As I was about to leave, I came across another familiar face.
"Yo, Wolfling!"
"How many times do I have to tell you that I am not a wolfling anymore. I'm just like you, a 'Wolf'."
"Hahaha! You're still one to me!"
He laughs heartedly as he messes up my hair.
He is Serge Ugito Altimor. He is 24 years old and he is twice as tall as me. Just like me, he is a "Wolf" member who gets assigned to missions. He is also a Marquis of Altimor household who specializes in civil services(Him being a member of "Sköll" is a secret). He looks after the members like a big brother, and that is why every young member looked up to him. Of course, I'm included, but he'll get it over his head, so i'll keep quiet.
"So Garwyr! Going on a mission already? Take a break, or you'll get burned out, you know?!"
"I'm about to do that."
"You're still young, so take a bre-... Wait, really?!"
"What's with that reaction?"
"I mean, you know... You've been doing nothing but working. And you're barely pay attention to anything else."
"...Huh."
I guess i never noticed it. Master told me to broaden my horizon by taking missions so i can see the world with my own eyes. That is why i always take my missions seriously. Seeing him and Perry like this must because they are worried about me.
Serge looked at me for a moment, then smiled.
"I'm relieved that you are taking a proper rest. A tired mind and body dulls the wits you know."
"... Yeah, uhh... sorry for making you worry."
"Don't mind it, haha! So, how long will you take a break?"
"Three months."
"Woah, really? I guess you have completed the bare minimum of missions, so you can take three months, but..."
He looked at me with worry.
"Is something wrong?"
"It's nothing serious. I just want to enjoy 'life', i guess?"
"Okay then... I will not pry any further, so have fun."
"Yeah, thanks."
After our exchange, i exited the building.
Right outside is the plaza. I looked at the building behind me, and i saw the "Garehis Hunter's Association" sign.
I smile wryly, thinking that the hunter's association is doubled as one of "Sköll''s" headquarters.
Hunter's Association is an organization that specializes in dealing with monsters. While i'm a member of the association, it's only just a front since they are used as a cover for "Sköll".
By the way, i am at "Strongveill" capital of Garehis kingdom.
Now that I have finished my errands, I went to the commercial street to buy some books. I gotta keep my promise after all.
It took me 45 minutes to look for some books Rina would like, and now i found them.
"Alchemist's guide towards greatness."
"A Great Sage's Biography."
They are quite expensive but i'm sure she'll be happy. After shopping for some books, I went to the store recommended by Perry. True to his recommendation, the desserts look very good, so I bought three pieces of all of them.
I also bought many things that we need, especially tools and equipment. I also included clothes that Rina will need. Some dresses that I bought are strong and sturdy so she can wear them when she wants to go somewhere in the forest while the other ones are just for dressing up. All the dresses are something that I think will look good on her.
It took an hour and a half, so after i'm done shopping, I went back to the hunter's association building.
To avoid being seen using dimensional magic, I went inside the building.
Before going to the hidden platform room, I was stopped by someone.
"Wait."
"Perry?"
"Before you go, take this."
He handed me a letter.
"Read it."
I do as I told, then read the letter. I frowned when I read the content of the letter.
"I know that you want to take a three month break, but this one's urgent."
"What about the others?"
He shook his head.
"Lord Yorwain wants you take it. Apparently, it's a test for you."
"...I guess I have no choice."
"You have my sympathy."
We both looked at each other and smiled wryly. My Master Yorwain is an eccentric person and the leader of "Skőll". He is a figure of awe and the role model for every member of the organisation. He's very intuitive when it comes to unusual events, so he always sends his disciple(me) using "test" as a pretext.
"I'm going to Sarvall anyways, so it works out."
"That's good then, i'll be sure to add extra for the trouble."
After that, he said farewell and went back to his office. I also went to the room with a platform and a pedestal.
"Saga Rius Apor."
I teleported back to the place where I placed the necklace.
I put the necklace inside my pouch and went back to the campsite.
As I'm about to walk, I stopped and immediately prepared my equipment.
I closed my eyes and concentrated to sense the entire forest.
And there i found 54 human presence.