We, the White Lily Corps, came to the Sandrine Great Forest, north of Koatotemites City, to collect magic stones.
We, the White Lily Corps, came to the Sandrine Great Forest, north of Koatotemites City, to collect magic stones.
This is important, so repeat after me! We absolutely did not come here to kill some playboy!
“Mikael, you’ve brought us good work, haven’t you? Killing people on the first day is a good omen.”
Priscilla, you’re too close. Please don’t put your chest so close to my face, my armor hurts.
“It was quite interesting. Was it okay not to kill them?”
You startled me! Please stop calling out to me like that. Your low voice earlier is a trauma for me.
“Well, well, indeed.”
Wipe your mouth. There’s blood on it.
“……”
From now on, let’s kiss after making funny faces, okay?
The group of three left. It was our fault. Did I step away to tell Captain Dan that I would work for the three of them? Was I avoiding him? Just as I was about to go to the captain, a group of four adventurers approached as if to replace them.
The adventurers were an all-female group of four. While female mercenaries are rare, perhaps they are common among adventurers. The leader, a woman, had a similar build to Priscilla and carried the same Buster Sword.
Rather than being voluptuous like Priscilla, she was muscular. The type to push with power. She had a strong-willed look with upturned eyes, and if she weren’t for her muscle armor, she would pass the test.
Another one was a versatile type like me, with a Short Sword and a small shield. The only difference was that she carried a bow on her back. I’ve never used a bow, but it’s effective for long-range attacks. I want her to teach me step by step sometime.
She was a slender woman, darting her eyes around like a squirrel. Because her eyes were wide open, I decided to call her “Squirrel-chan” from the shadows. The other two were completely covered by robes, so I couldn’t even see their faces or build. They must be shy. I’d like to see what’s inside them someday.
“Ugh, gugh…”
“What are you looking at, Mikael-kun?”
Hey, just because he’s a little taller than me, don’t put your arm around my back and try to choke me! What if I fall?
“I was thinking of going to greet them and apologize. It’s our fault the group of three left.”
“Is that so~?”
That’s right! What else could it be! First of all, we… It’s impossible, the explanation, maybe someday, somewhere in eternity…
“Priscilla, won’t you go and greet them too? They seem to be female adventurers. You might get along.”
“She looks like a gorilla…”
I know you shouldn’t say that out loud, even if you think it. Also, you’re not that different from Priscilla…
“Oof, why was that?”
“Just because… Let’s go.”
I was hit by Priscilla’s elbow and staggered after her. The group of four called themselves the “White Rose Brigade,” and their leader was Rose. Squirrel-chan’s name was Rhys. So close!
The two in robes were not introduced, but were they on bad terms? Or were they wary of me, a man?
I didn’t intend to reveal our names or the White Lily Corps’ name. I wanted us to be seen as mere mercenaries playing at being adventurers. I thought that if we pretended to be amateurs, we could hear more stories.
However, having lost the strength of three people, I decided to introduce ourselves to avoid them being worried or the mission being canceled. As expected, the name White Lily Corps was known by the epithet “Annihilation Brigade,” and I was bombarded with questions even before we set off.
Most of the questions were exaggerated with embellishments. I suppose that’s how it is. Among them, Alana’s “Cavalry Killer” seemed to be famous. It appears her fame has risen due to her flashy performance in front of everyone. I wish I could have brought Alana here.
When the conversation died down, we all gathered in a circle for introductions. This circle is good; it’s a circle of conversation. I want the White Lily Corps to become good friends with the White Rose Brigade, who are of the same sex. If they could exchange information and help me level up, I would be very satisfied even if I couldn’t get a single magic stone.
It was almost noon when we finally set off, and we formed a line with the vice-captain at the front. Then there was some squabbling over who would be second. Priscilla stepped forward, thinking it was her, but Rose of the White Rose Brigade stopped her. It seemed neither of them was willing to give up the second spot, so I quietly whispered to Priscilla, and Rose was decided as second. Being a captain is tough.
I was also interested in the Mage. As usual, she was hidden by her robe, and her voice was too quiet to be heard during the self-introduction. Most Mages who go to the front lines on the battlefield primarily use “Fire” or “Lightning,” and are offensive Mages. “Earth” is for backup or Golems. As for “Water,” I’ve only ever seen them create water needed for logistics.
As an adventurer, would “Fire” be the best choice? Would “Wind,” which is effective against people, be effective against monsters? What about “Lightning”? What about “Water” and “Earth”? My curiosity is endless.
I wanted to flirt with someone who could use magic… When I looked back, Sofia had already started talking to her. That’s good. In the White Lily Corps, besides Sofia, only Rufina can use magic. Even if the genres are different, perhaps something can be learned.
I’ll tell Sofia to let Rufina join in later. Although Rufina appears as she does, she is one of the super elites. She comes from a good family, and she has obtained the Undead King, the goal of a Necromancer. She still has a lot of room to grow.
Looking at it again, the White Lily Corps will be able to grow. In order to win the war against the Demons.
“Eh!? You brought a soundproof tent? That uses magic power, so it’s difficult to put in a magic pouch…”
On the first day’s travel, we encountered a few Goblins and a small number of Kobolds. We killed the bipedal monsters without magic stones and passed them by. We tried to go deeper, but we judged it too dangerous to proceed as it got dark and set up camp.
Mercenaries might have night raids, but adventurers prioritize rest. When resting, fire, water, and tents are needed, and it’s the job of the Mage with a magic pouch to carry them.
Normally, Orietta would summon the soundproof tent, or it would be loaded onto the carriage. I had asked Sofia for potion-like items needed for recovery…
“I left it behind because it was in the way of the tent.”
Oh, really?! Is guard duty that important? Who will provide healing if the healer doesn’t heal?
“There are no allies who would die.”
I don’t understand the logic.
