Ignacia started to hunt monsters in the forest since then and went to get rewards once a week. She still could not find medium to high level of monsters. She learned that most of them were staying in 'Tempestas Forest', the grand forest which lies next to the Northern part and the Northeastern part of Mirarus Empire. Apart from that, there were Demon King and Five Ordo Demons, the powerful demons, residing in 'Pinus Forest', which lies next to the Western part and Northwestern part of Mirarus Empire.
She planned to go to the Northeastern part of Mirarus Empire first because she could not teleport to the place where she has never gone before. Moreover, she must go back to The Oriens Castle everyday. For that reason, she needed more time until she could reach to the northern part.
She chose to ride a horse, reducing time to journey and remember all the location. She did the same every day by teleporting to the latest location and went further until she reached to Tempestas Forest at last. She spent time for 3 months until she reached to the center of Tempestas Forest and killed many monsters at medium to high level. She made money from selling magic stones and selling monster's part as the requirement.
A few days later,
Felix, Isabella, and Ignacia went to the private estate in the countryside of Oriens by carriage.
Felix and Isabella prepared this land as a present for Ignacia after she told them many years ago. They made it like the public garden with plenty of beautiful trees in the large land. Moreover, they chose this land because there was the river lying in the land.
Our carriage passed the main gate of the land, heading to the mansion which we could not see it from the main gate. We saw the maple trees on both sides of the main road, the leaves were shades of gold, orange, and red which developed during the fall.
After a while, we saw the large fountain at the center, in front of enormous mansion. There were many cherry blossom trees, which planted neatly, surrounding the mansion.
The mansion was built right beside the river. An enormous mansion, 3 floors, in 'Britain's Battle of The Styles', the tiers of enormous mullioned windows reach across the building. It was topped with grateful Flemish-style gabbles.
Apart from that, they planted and zoning the purple, and pink wisteria Trees further away.
"This land belongs to you now. I hired the white mages to cast the barrier all over this land. So, you don't need to worry about the safety," said Felix kindly. He handed the land's deed to her.
"Do you like it, Igna?" Isabella asked.
"Yes, I like it. It's really beautiful. Thank you, Dad, Mom" said Ignacia happily.
"Let's go inside," Felix said.
We spent time the whole week at this private estate.
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Time passed, Ignacia was 14 years old.
She spent time in the past 2 years working as a mercenary. She has been promoted to 'Platinum', the highest ranking. Most of people knew she was Ignacia De Virtusarium. It made her give up to conceal herself.
She went to The Ensis Guild as usual.
"You came, Lady Ignacia. Our manager has an urgent job for you. Please go upstairs," said Flora nicely.
Flora led her the way to the manager room.
'Knock' 'Knock'
"Lady Ignacia is here, Manager" Flora said.
"Let her in," said Argento, a man who was in his middle thirties. He has black hair, and silver eyes. He was in 'Sapiens' but he was great in fighting by using magic power and magic tools. His skills were contrast with the nature of the sages despite being in the same 'Magic Attribute'.
"You came at the right time, Lady Ignacia" said Argento politely. "Do you know about The Fama Guild?"
"Yes, I had heard about them. They are the guild that provide all the information in this empire," Ignacia said.
"The owner of The Fama Guild is my business acquaintance. She requested me to find a high skilled person to help her team checking the whereabouts and movements of Demon King and Five Ordo Demons," Argento said, "the problem is she had assigned her elite team to go to check the information once but they did not come back. So, she wanted me to find a high skilled person to help them to check the information and help her elite team if they are still alive."
"Where is the location?" Ignacia asked.
"She assigned her team to survey in Pinus Forest. If you agreed, you have to go to meet her at the Capital first." Argento said.
"I have no problem with the mission but I have to ask my parents first. I'm not allow to go on the long trip without them," Ignacia said.
Argento was speechless and surprised with her reason. He thought to himself,
"Aha…yes, I understand. When I can get your answer, Lady Ignacia?" Argento asked.
"Tomorrow," Ignacia said.
"I look forward to your answer," said Argento delightedly.
"Anyway, do you know where I can find the great blacksmith? I want to order a special sword. It requires high skilled blacksmith to do it," Ignacia asked.
"I heard the high skilled blacksmith resides in Occidens. Ah, if you decided to do this job, you can ask the exactly location from the owner of The Fama Guild. You have to pass Occidens before you reached to Pinus Forest," Argento said.
"If so, tell her I will do this job and I want the information about high skilled blacksmith from her," Ignacia said and asked, "when I have to meet her?"
"As soon as you can, Lady Ignacia. I will prepare a letter for you," said Argento delightedly.
"All right. I will come here after I got the permission," Ignacia said.
"Err…If you're not allow…?" Argento asked nervously.
"Umm…I will try to persuade them," Ignacia said and left.
In the evening,
Felix, Isabella, and Ignacia were having dinner together.
"It's almost time for you to take the entrance exam to The Fidelitas Academy, Igna. I have already sent the application to them. Do you want the private tutors?" Felix asked.
"Yes, but before that, may I ask for your permission to do the job in Pinus Forest for 1-2 weeks, Dad?" Ignacia asked.
"No," Isabella said.
"I agree with your mother this time, Igna" Felix said.
"I promise I will do this job as a last job and quit it," Ignacia said.
Felix looked at Isabella, worriedly.
"What kind of job that you need to go for that long, Igna?" Isabella asked.
"To check information and help people who went missing in Pinus Forest, Mom" Ignacia told her some part of the truth.
"Isn't it the dangerous areas, Igna?" Felix asked.
"It's not dangerous as Tempestas Forest, Dad" Ignacia told a lie.
"You'd better refuse this job, Igna" Isabella said.
"I really want to do this job, Mom" Ignacia said with lovely tone of voice.
Isabella looked at Felix. She gave in, even though she really wanted to refuse.
"You have to quit the guild as your promise, Igna" said Felix, he finally gave in.
"Yes, Dad" said Ignacia pleasantly. She walked toward Isabella, then hugged and kissed her on the cheek, "I will take care of myself, Mom" She was shy kissing her but she knew that it was only way to make her feel better.
"…All right," said Isabella surprisingly. She has never gotten hug and kiss from her first. She kissed her back on the cheek.
"Igna?" said Felix, hoping that Ignacia will give him a hug and a kiss as well.
"Only hug, Dad" Ignacia said and went to hug him.
Felix looks very happy after he was hugged by his beloved daughter.
The next day, Ignacia went to The Ensis Guild to meet Argento.
"Did you get the permission, Lady Ignacia?" Argento asked.
"Yes, I did but I have to do this job as a last job in exchange," Ignacia said.
"Did you plan to quit, Lady Ignacia?" Argento asked her sadly.
"Yes, I have to go to the academy," Ignacia said.
"I see," Argento said, "this is a letter and the map to The Fama Guild. It's a pub name 'Fama'. You have to tell the bartender you wanted to order 'Tequila 3 shots'. It was the secret code to meet the owner." He handed her a letter.
"What's her name?" Ignacia asked.
"I don't know her real name. She said she welcomed only people who called her code name 'Tequila' and 'Tequila 3 shots' means, urgent meeting," Argento said.
"All right," Ignacia said and left.
Ignacia teleported to The Virtusarium Manor in the capital first, then walked to the city to find the pub name 'Fama'.
She opened the door and walked to the bar. She saw a bartender looking at her.
"Tequila 3 shots," Ignacia said.
"Come this way," a bartender said. He led her to the door behind him.
Ignacia walked through the door, followed him on the narrow passage way, and went upstairs to the third floor.
'Knock' 'Knock'
"Your customer, Ma'am" a bartender said.
"Come in," said Theodora, a woman who was in her early forties. She has long red hair, and green eyes. She looks very fierce and experienced.
Ignacia walked into the room, which was like a small office, clean and tidy.
"Please sit here," Theodora told Ignacia to sit on the sofa, then sat on the opposite side and asked, "What can I do for you?"
Ignacia handed her a letter.
Theodora opened the letter and read it.
"I thought you're a boy. I'm Theodora. It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Ignacia. The one who is in rare type and the next heir to Virtusarium," Theodora said after she read the letter.
"It's nice to meet you too, Ms. Theodora" Ignacia said.
"How much do you want after you finished this job, Lady Ignacia?" Theodora asked.
"I want the information from you in the future," said Ignacia calmly.
"Hmm…some information has a high price," Theodora said.
"I believe you will get the high price after you got information about the demon king and five ordo demons as well," Ignacia said.
Theodora looked at her silently, then laughed loudly and said, "Haha…I didn't think I will find a noblewoman like you, Lady Ignacia."
"Actually, it's not hard for my family to get the information but I think that there might be some kind of information like illegal things or the things I should know in the future. I'm sure you are the one who get benefit from this deal, Ms. Theodora" said Ignacia firmly.
"All right. I agreed with this deal. I like a people like you, Lady Ignacia" said Theodora pleasantly, "My team will take you to meet the great blacksmith on the way." She rang the bell.
'Knock' 'Knock'
"Come in," Theodora said.
A man who was in his middle twenties. He has short brown hair, green eyes, and muscled body, came inside the room.
"This is Lady Ignacia. She's the one who will go with you and your team to find information and search for the other team. Take her to meet Fernando on the way,"
"Yes, Ma'am" Benito said.
"His name is Benito. He's one of our elite team leaders," Theodora told Ignacia.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Ignacia" Benito said.
"It's nice to meet you too, Mr. Benito" Ignacia said.
"I hope I can get the good news, Lady Ignacia" Theodora said and gave her a charming smile.
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