After breakfast, we headed to the Adventurer Guild reception area beneath the Great Tree.
Mogunami, who had become the Guild Master today, was handling the reception alongside Verbin. Behind them, as usual, was the gloomy Xel, or rather, the receptionist sent from the Empire.
(Mogunami shouldn’t have any cause for concern.)
As for our party members, we had Nina, Clarice, Helen, Nastasia, me, and two slave bards. And who was this other woman?!
(A complete stranger stood coolly and aloof.)
She had long hair and scary eyes. Her equipment was apparently the “Reasonably Dangerous Swimsuit.” Yes, at first glance it looked like a normal swimsuit, but if you looked closely, it was see-through…
“Now, let’s register the newcomer.”
“About that, how should we proceed?”
“What do you mean, ‘how should we proceed’!”
Oops, I interrupted without thinking.
“Did Deles not know? This is Kaumi, Helen brought her.”
“Yes, first I looked for bards among the Angel Race, but there were none. When I searched for the Mermaid Race, I found her alone.”
“But, in human form… Ah, a Race Change Scroll!”
“That’s right. But will registering her in this form be a problem?”
Mogunami presented a brand-new Adventurer Card.
“Now, Kaumi, please extend your hand over this crystal.”
“…This is fine, isn’t it?”
“Thank you. It shows her race as ‘Mermaid Race (Currently disguised as Human Race: Remaining 01:49)’.”
It wasn’t permanent, but a two-hour limit. Nina asked Mogunami.
“What’s her level?”
“Level 4. She seems to have combat experience.”
“Is that so, Kaumi?”
“…Not really.”
What a distant person. Was she forced to come here?
“What, are you in a bad mood? Is it that time of the month?”
“I’ll do my job. I also have gratitude for the delicious fruit you gave me.”
“Well, fine. Do you have no recollection of combat experience?”
“I just sang normally.”
Could there be some effect in that song?! Mogunami was reading something from the crystal.
“She has the personal initial skill ‘Lullaby,’ which makes enemies fall asleep with song.”
“I see, so that’s how she gained levels. By the way, what about her weapon, or rather, her instrument?”
“This one. I was hitting this.”
The item was a “Sea Castanet.” It apparently resonates underwater.
“…Registration is complete. Here is your Adventurer Card.”
“Can I eat this after we’re done?”
“Don’t try to put everything in your mouth. Mermaids are like that.”
So that’s her character.
“Alright, everyone else as well. Deles, you have two cards.”
“Ah, yes.”
Gathering the Hero Card and Hero Porter, and…
The slave Otuha (Level 38) and the new slave receptionist Dapena (Level 50) also completed their registrations without issue. Mogunami then explained the current request.
“The enemy Dragon has begun attacking again from deep within the Old Village of the Angel Race. So, we want you to reduce the enemy’s forces as much as possible and prevent them from intimidating us. The giant cloud that serves as their hideout is very dangerous, so you don’t have to pursue too deeply.”
But still, we want to defeat the Demon Lord, right?
“Hmm, speaking of the request, will we be properly compensated?”
“Elder Qualia will be providing feathers as payment.”
“Well, I suppose that’s fine. It saves me the trouble of plucking them.”
Probably from the mature women remaining in that village. If the quality of the feathers hasn’t decreased, then that’s fine.
“Then, please go and come back safely.”
“Ah, Xel, Verbin, do you have any supplementary instructions?”
“…She has experience in Zazam.”
“I want to hear her sing!”
Verbin seems to want Kaumi to sing.
“She says so. Can you sing one song?”
“I have no choice. Singing outside strains my throat.”
“I gave you the Magic Power recovery candy, didn’t I?”
“…Then I’ll sing.”
Clicking her castanets, she opened her mouth.
“♪ When I slept with… Mama～～
♪ Oh my… how did I get here (omitted for modesty)”
What a vulgar song!
(It’s also called a spring song.)
“I see, it seems to be effective.”
Ah, Verbin is already asleep!
“This is fine, right?”
“Alright, first, let’s train Kaumi. Take this ring. Don’t eat it.”
“…I understand.”
It’s the Fairy Ring. All of the party’s EXP will be gathered by her.
“Next is the flying equipment. Otuha, you brought flying shoes, didn’t you?”
“Yes, as you can see.”
“Dapena, you can fly, so you’re fine, right?”
“Yes, though I’m not used to it yet!”
“And Kaumi, you should wear this.”
“…A gown?” “It’s the Angel Flying Gown.”
Ah, the inside is lined with gold and white feathers. It looks warm! I kind of want one myself, I wish I could fly on my own.
“Alright, let’s go. But before that, Deles.”
“Yes, what is it?”
“To your designated position.”
“Ah, understood.”
If my chest is opened, there’s no choice but to hide obediently. I’ve been thoroughly trained, haven’t I?
“Alright, Helen.”
“Yes, first, let’s go up.”
We all instantly teleported to the Aerial Garden. There, Nataira, who was off today, was having a leisurely picnic chat with Lyra. Attached to her was…
(What used to be the maid, Storia.)
Were they reminiscing about old times? She’s smiling so much, I shouldn’t disturb them… And then Helen brought Whitebeard.
(They’re being swarmed by Kidnap Monkeys.)
“Now, hunt!”
“Understood!”
Yes, a good response. Twisting their bodies, they shook off the monkeys and floated up, following us.
(And Clarice is preparing a Teleport Scroll.)
“Then we’re off, to the Angel village!”
Now, let’s hurry and train the bard.
