We arrived safely in Feel without any further monster attacks.
Even though we’ve arrived, we still need to show our Libraries and pay the entrance tax to enter the town.
Feel is the northernmost town in the Amister Kingdom. Located at the foot of the Mylight Mountains, it’s a vital base for the Amister Kingdom due to its magic silver mines and thriving magic silver smithing. The Order’s Guild here also boasts many elite members. It seems to be a royal summer resort due to the presence of a lake, and many nobles have built villas and separate residences here.
Incidentally, Feel and Prada Village in the northern Amister region are directly governed by the Royal Family, so there are no local lords. While there are deputy representatives who govern the town, the Mylight region produces about 50% of the total magic silver and crystal silver used in Amister. To prevent corruption, three nobles hold equal authority. This serves as a form of oversight, and any illicit activities could lead to the execution of their entire families in the worst-case scenario. These nobles are appointed as deputies to Feel for a three-year term, with one new noble replacing another each year. Moreover, in Feel, titles hold no sway, and as it is a directly governed territory, the King has the final say. Thus, in the event of a major incident, a report is always sent to the Royal Capital.
“And that’s the reason why,” Meena explained.
“Wait, you say ‘major incident,’ but isn’t this a major incident right now? While traveling by land would be suicidal, you do have Wyverns, don’t you?”
“I’m sure they’ve been contacted. However, even the Order’s Guild would need considerable preparation to deal with a Green Fang.”
That’s understandable. And considering there were two Green Fangs, and even a Black Fenrir above them, any half-hearted preparation would surely result in a counterattack and tremendous casualties.
“Ah, I see. So even if they’ve been contacted, they haven’t been informed about the Black Fenrir.”
“That’s right. Though, since Prim and Yamato defeated them, that preparation would have been in vain.”
“It’s impossible to know how much damage there would have been, so if it only amounts to that, it’s a blessing. More importantly, there’s no one else in line, so let’s get this done quickly.”
I don’t know what kind of preparations they were considering, but apparently, a Black Fenrir and two Green Fangs could easily wipe out a town or two. By that logic, just having the preparations go to waste is a small price to pay. Besides, since they’ve already been defeated, that will be reported now, and along with the Hunter Registration, they’ll be bought out, so word will reach the Royal Capital before long.
Naturally, no merchants, travelers, or Hunters would come to Feel if rumors of such creatures circulating were true, so there was no one else in line at the town entrance. we headed towards the entrance, chatting about such things.
“Coming to Feel at this time, you’re quite reckless. Are you alright?”
A female Knight, who seemed to be on guard duty, was the first to speak, expressing concern.
Ah, right, in Amister, Knights are called Orders. She looks about the same age as Prim and me. Well, in Helios Orb, seventeen is considered adult age, so I’m already a full-fledged adult. She’s wearing simple metal armor like breastplates, gauntlets, and greaves. Judging by the faint green sheen, are they made of magic silver?
“Indeed. With Green Fangs leading a pack, how did you two manage to get here safely?”
Another Order on guard duty, who was about the same height as me but seemed a few years older, spoke up. He was wearing the same armor as the female Knight, so it wasn’t gender-specific.
It seems the appearance of Green Fangs in Feel has been confirmed.
“Thank you for your concern. But we’re fine. These two took care of them,” Apricot replied with a bright smile, causing the expressions of the two Orders to freeze in bewilderment.
“D-defeated them? The Green Fangs?”
“And the Black Fenrir. Yamato handled that one solo, so I wasn’t involved.”
“Y-you defeated the Black Fenrir!?”
Whoa, that’s a really loud voice! Such a loud shout will cause significant damage to Prim’s and Apricot’s cute fox ears. My ears hurt too. Hearing the surprised shouts of the guard Orders, other Orders emerged from the guardhouse, curious about what was happening.
The Order’s Guild headquarters is located near the center of the town, and there are several guard posts and substations at the gate. I believe a substation used to be called a koban in the past, but I never expected to hear that term in Helios Orb. Also, one of them is wearing rather luxurious-looking magic silver armor. Is this person the captain?
“Excuse me, I thought I heard you say you defeated a Black Fenrir. Is that true?”
“Yes, it’s in my storage. Shall I bring it out?”
“…Please.”
Following the request of the apparent captain, I brought out the Black Fenrir and the two Green Fangs from my storage. At that, everyone’s eyes and mouths widened, and they froze in expressions of astonishment. They might dislocate their jaws.
“A Black Fenrir… and two Green Fangs!?”
“Im-impossible…”
“Given that the corpses are here, there’s no room for doubt… Someone, report to the Provincial Governor and the Hunter’s Guild. Don’t forget to tell them to come to the Hunter’s Guild immediately.”
“R-roger that!”
Several Orders hurried off, mounted on what looked like horse-like monsters. Ah, and it seems “Provincial Governor” is shorthand for “Governor-General of directly governed territories.”
It’s a trivial matter, but more than half of the Orders here are women. This is natural considering the population ratio.
“My apologies, but I must ask all of you to accompany us to the Hunter’s Guild. When such significant monsters are defeated, not only the Provincial Governor and the Hunter’s Guild, but also the Royal Capital must be informed.”
That’s only natural. But why the Hunter’s Guild? Not the Order’s Guild?
“It’s because they have an appraisal room. It’s quite a large facility, so there’s no need to worry about being watched from outside, and no risk of information leaking.”
“Exactly. Now, the entrance fee for this time is waived, but as per regulations, we must see your identification.”
It seems entrance fees can be waived in emergencies, but there’s a strict rule that identification must always be checked. If thieves or criminals were to infiltrate the town by falsely claiming an emergency, that would be a major problem, so it’s understandable. Thus, before I could answer, Apricot presented her Library and showed it to the captain.
“Confirmed. Thank you.”
“Next is me.”
After Apricot’s Library was checked, Prim presented hers. There was no set order, but it seems to be customary to present it in order of employment, so I was last.
“High Foxey!? And at Level 51!?”
Huh? I knew she evolved into a High Foxey, but wasn’t she Level 49?
“Huh? My level has increased? Ah, that must be because we fought against such a horde. But I didn’t expect it to jump so much.”
Ah, I see. Come to think of it, levels don’t represent strength so much as they do the affinity and synchronization between one’s body and magic power. It’s likely related to my use of the incomplete Extreme Flame Wing, so it’s not surprising that Prim’s level increased.
“Th-thank you…”
I feel bad that the Orders have been surprised so much, but I suspect they’ll be surprised again when they see my Library. Still, I can’t not show it, so I’ll present my Library quickly.
“Finally, it’s my turn. Here you go.”
“Then, if you’ll excuse me…!!”
No words, huh? I see. Is he not fainting while standing?
“B-big brother?”
“Wh-what is it, Order’s Master?”
Oh, the gate guard girl is his sister. And this person is the Order’s Master? Well, that’s not important right now.
“Helloooo! Are you alright?”
“Hah! Ah… my apologies… I was too surprised…”
It would be troublesome if he fainted again. Besides, several Orders behind him who saw my Library are frozen speechless, just like the Order’s Master.
“A Level 57 High Human… No, given that you can defeat Catastrophe Species, it’s only natural to have that level…”
Huh? My level has increased too. I haven’t used any magic, but since magic power and seals are the same, is it related to that? Well, I’ll verify that later.
“My apologies, I’m late with introductions. I am Rex Fallheight, Order’s Master of the Order’s Guild, Feel Branch. Forgive this brief greeting, but I will proceed to the Hunter’s Guild with the Sub Order’s Master. I will leave your guidance to my sister, Meena, so I ask for your understanding.”
“I am Meena Fallheight. Please take care of me!”
No, no, likewise. Apparently, the Sub Order’s Master is off duty today, so he has to go pick them up. Normally, he could send a subordinate, but only the Order’s Master knows where they are, so he has to go himself, and instead, he’s assigning his sister to guide us. He didn’t have to do that.
By the way, Meena is a beautiful girl with blue eyes and chestnut hair cut into a short bob. She’s less cute and more elegant. She’s shorter than Prim, under 160 cm. Prim is 170 cm, so there’s almost a 10 cm difference.
“So, will the explanation be made once the noble of the Provincial Governor, the Hunter’s Master, and the Order’s Master and Sub Order’s Master are all present?”
“No, my apologies, but the Hunter’s Master is currently in the Royal Capital, so I believe the Sub Hunter’s Master will be coming.”
What is that supposed to mean? I understand the noble from the Provincial Governor coming, but why is the Hunter’s Master going to the Royal Capital? Ah, Order’s Master refers to the Guild Master of the Order’s Guild, and Hunter’s Master refers to the Guild Master of the Hunter’s Guild. There isn’t just the Hunter’s Guild and Order’s Guild; there are multiple Guild Masters in the same town. So, they are historically called that to distinguish which Guild’s Guild Master they are.
“We’ve heard it’s an urgent matter. The Hunter’s Guild owns Wyverns, so they departed Feel two days ago with escort Hunters.”
Meena replied, but still, I can’t accept it. If it’s urgent, the Hunter’s Master shouldn’t be leaving. I believe any Hunter’s Guild would understand that. The appearance of Green Fangs in Feel was confirmed three days ago, so Rex and the provincial nobles rushed to finish their reports to the Royal Capital and planned to borrow the Hunter’s Guild’s Wyvern to deliver them. But then the Hunter’s Master left saying he had business in the Royal Capital. Of course, he probably didn’t take their reports with him.
“Ah, that topic can be discussed later. I must hurry and call the Sub Order’s Master, so please excuse me.”
Rex hurried away, and indeed, that’s something that can be discussed later as it’s already happened.
“Well then, shall we go? You’re coming too, aren’t you, Meena?”
“I’m afraid I must ask you to guide us. It’s my pleasure.”
“Understood. Likewise, I look forward to working with you.”
And so, Meena joined us in the Beast Carriage, and we headed towards the Hunter’s Guild.
