Water supply, check
Food supplies, check
Fie. Check
Daily dose of my fluffiness... This is a tough choice. Either Kat or Guild Master Akela's tail. Both are tough choices, but considering it's been a long time since I've snuggled up to the Guild Master's tail...
"Fluffiness! Check!" [Diana]
"Hug you. Check" [Akela]
"If only Kat would just accept her fate as my top three favorite snugglers" [Diana].
"You have other favorite beasts to cuddle for fluffiness? I feel cheated" [Akela]
"No... It's just that I need a dose of fluffiness in my daily life. I'm not cheating, please believe me" [Diana].
"Please. I bet you say that to every beastman you meet" [Akela]
"Believe me, my dear, your tails are the best" [Diana].
"Meow!" [Fie]
"You too, Fie" [Diana]
"See! You cheated right in front of me... Why oh why..." [Akela]
"No...!" [Diana]
"Guild Master! What are you teaching such a little girl?" [Alice]
"And now a human!" [Akela]
"Alice's hair is silky smooth, but it's no match for your tail!" [Diana]
"And now you're praising another woman right in front of me. Enough, out you go." [Akela]
"And so begins my journey to regain the trust of Guild Master Akela, so that one day I may cuddle her tail again." [Diana]
"Sigh... I give up..." [Alice]
Our plan to extinguish the Lady's fire begins with an inventory of our supplies. Everyone gathers around the guild and checks their equipment and supplies. The most important one is water as well as heat resistant gear, considering that our opponent is someone who controls a powerful flame.
The Church's blessing to increase our fire resistance was given to us by your truly, Saintess Rumia, before we left. It's a shame she couldn't join us, as I'd like to play with her more, but she's having a great time helping Salin at the hospital. Even Jean is helping at Hospital as well, as she's specifically requested by Dr Natasha
Together with Master Merlin, Teacher Tiara, Khamisah and Dana, we double check that all our supplies are in place before placing everything on my item box. Since I can carry more weight, I offer it to others and they gladly accept my offer.
"I think everyone is ready. If so, we should all leave" [Khamisah].
"Yes, Miss Saga!"
Sister Khamisah will be the one to act as our leader, fitting since she holds the highest rank within the Adventure Guild as well as being the most experienced. Well, there's a certain someone who's more experienced, considering that she literally helped fight the Devil King before, but...
"Hard pinch! You're about to slander me in your mind" [Merlin].
"How could I, your kindest student, ever think of that?" [Diana]
Is it my eyes or has she read my mind? Either way, her pinch tickles more than it hurts.
Most adventurers and knights are able to use powerful water, earth, or wind magic. Water magic because we wanted to put out the fire. Earth magic so we can continue to use it so the fire doesn't spread further. Wind magic to blow the fire away. As for the church people, they will provide blessings to increase our power. Master Merlin and Linda will be here to seal the fire mana from the Devil King.
With a total of 100 people, our large group leaves under the command of Sister Khamisah. The mood is carefree, and they comment that with Miss Saga and the blessing of Saintess Rumia, there's no way they can fail this mission.
"You guys are really in a good mood. I can't wait to see how you all react when you realize how powerful the fire mana is" [Merlin].
"Seeing their faces change from sweet and happy to desperate must be a pleasure" [Linda].
"How is that a pleasure?" [Diana]
"Well, you see, my dear, it is when..." [Linda]
"All right! Stop it right there!" [Dana]
Dana stops Linda from talking further by putting her palm over Linda's mouth.
As we are about to leave the gate, Master Merlin realizes that the Minister of Defense wants to have a word with all of us, but considering how we are pressed for time, she simply ignores the request. Of course, the other one feels a bit scared, and considering how rude I've been to him this morning, he stares at me hard.
"Do you have a problem with my little sister, you fat bastard?" [Dana]
"Fat! You siblings are really rude! I give you my knights and this is how you repay me! [Defense Minister]
"Don't the knights serve Aunt Amleth?" [Diana]
"Nicely said" [Linda]
"Sorry for the inconvenience, but we are simply out of time. If there's something you want to say, please say it now. I'm sure your speech will raise our morale to a higher level. Like a general leading his platoon, a short and concise speech is what everyone needs" [Khamisah].
"Hoho, you flatter me, Miss Saga. All right, a short speech it is" [Defense Minister].
It's not a short speech. Ten minutes in and I can hear Master Merlin muttering to herself that I should control that fat soul so that he finishes soon. Fortunately, Sister Khamisah is able to interrupt him nicely without offending him. Once he's satisfied and leave, everyone breathes a sigh of relief.
"You really are talented at this kind of thing!" [Diana]
"As I said, I am friend of Queen Amleth so something like this come naturally, and believe me, one of the requirements of being a Saga is noble etiquette" [Khamisah].
"You're kidding right..." [Dana]
"Not really. Even as an A-rank adventure, I am expected to have a basic knowledge of Noble Etiquette" [Linda].
"So even adventurers have a similar situation to us knights."
"Did the Church have something similar?"
"Not as far as I know."
"Alright, less talking and more walking" [Khamisah]
"YES!"