Chapter 32
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After renting our rooms in the new Inn, everyone quickly went to sleep.
“Avatar Flip!”
Next to my body sat Alpeon, waiting for my return.
[Magic Research has been complete.]
[You have learned Silent Casting Lv1]
[You have learned Multi-Death Stare Lv1]
The results of my Magic Research appeared before .
“Alpeon You waited for again.”
“Yes, I know that you will usually return around this ti.”
“Thank you for your diligence, but you don’t have to overexert yourself.”
“No, it is my pleasure to wait upon you, Lord.”
Due to to the inherent hierarchical system of termites, Alpeon would follow unconditionally. Of course, it was also a little worriso because I questioned whether she would continue to be loyal to would I lose ownership of this Pit.
“It seems like the Elves have betrayed my trust.”
“What you were worried about has happened. How should we deal with the hostage?”
“Let’s just hold on to her, they might co to rescue her so she could serve as good bait.”
“Okay, I shall remain alert.”
I had a heavy heart, I had been making too many mistakes as King. I had been too naive, believing in a utopian world where I could make alliances with all. This weakness of mine led to both the League and Elves’ betrayal.
“I’m sorry Alpeon.”
“What do you an? Everything is according to the Lord’s will.”
“…”
I was unable to express to Alpeon how sorry I was regarding my incompetence, and didn’t want to cover it up with so flowery speech, so I just recounted to her so of my recent adventure in the Human realm.
“Send Jenna to .”
“Are you worried the Elves will attack soon?”
“Perhaps.”
“Okay, then I’ll imdiately get started on our defenses.”
“Are Ian and Gwyn doing well?”
“As instructed, I am having Ian and Mallepi exercise by having them run three turns of the Pit daily.
“What? Three full turns?”
The diater of the Pit was roughly 6~700 ters, which ant a circumference of about 2 kiloters and they had to run it three tis.
“Yes, I’ve assigned them the minimum amount of activity to constitute exercise”
“Um… but isn’t 6km too long for them, How are they coping?”
I asked sowhat worried.
“Mallepi struggles a lot, often laying down on his belly, but Ian is doing well.”
‘Oh, Ian was in surprisingly good shape.’
Ever since Ian had beco a Witch, and then later the constant consumption of the nectar, led to an improvent in her constitution. Of course she had never noticed this until she tried working out.
“Explain to Jenna that I’ve tasked her with tracking down the Elves. She is not to engage and simply keep an eye on their movents.”
“She is a bit thick, but I think she could manage that much.”
I continued to discuss with Alpeon regarding the fortification of our territory until the sun ca up.
“Then see you again next ti, Alpeon.”
“You can leave it to , Lord.”
“Avatar Flip!”
Returning to my Human body, I awoke to being surrounded by three beautiful won.
‘I guess I’ve just gotten used to this.’
It had already been 15 days of waking up to the sa situation, sotis if one was missing because she had gone to the bathroom, I would feel a bit empty inside.
“Uh huh… Sir Gaspard… it’s not that…”
‘Just what was Ashe dreaming about that included ?’
“It’s not fair if you keep him to yourself.”
Kishande was speaking to Ashe in a sleepy voice. anwhile Miranda was cuddling up with my arm, soundlessly asleep.
‘Well… at least life isn’t too bad.’
Looking back at the past few days I thought about all the little pleasures I could enjoy. Ashe was a shy girl but was very considerate. Miranda would always giggle when we made eye contact. Whereas Kishande was the most mature of the group, being their big sister. She would also be the one to handle the information gathering for the quests, and was my go to person if I needed so tips about this society.
We had always been together during the past 15 days, especially when we went hunting. Of course, I was capable of clearing those Quests by myself. At least the risks were significantly lower because they did proper reconnaissance before every mission, allowing to learn a lot of useful information. Still, The biggest advantage of having them in my party was to overco my stunned period.
I gently stroked Kishande’s hair as she leaned on my left shoulder. They felt such gratitude towards for saving them from their traumatic experience in the Orc cave, but it had not been my intention. In fact, if they had co between and my objective, I would have most likely terminated them. Although I didn’t bring up the topic, listening to Kishande’s story about my rescue, I realized how she portrayed in a heroic light. It was a story which was far too removed from the truth, In which I had saved them from a tragic fate. I didn’t have the courage to tear down their hero’s image of , and would simply laugh it off when they recounted the tale. Burying the guilt and sha of my actions deep in my heart.
‘Would they hate if they knew the truth?’
I began the day with a heavy heart due to those dark thoughts.
“How about we go take a walk around the city?”
“Yes, there so many things we need to buy and we also need to pass by our Guilds.”
Kishande and MIranda had to learn Magic and Huntress skills at their respective Guilds. As a Priestess, Ashe would have to visit the Temple to learn new skills. Being a Warrior, I should also visit my Warrior Guild for new skills, but I fet that it wasn’t necessary at the mont.
“Here, take this.”
I handed Kishande three small pouches.
“What’s this Gaspard?”
“We’ve been working together on the past few quests, so it’s only natural to share the compensation, please split it fairly among yourselves.”
“This… we can’t accept it. We’ve even been getting all the loot from the monsters, it would be far too unfair to receive this. Not to ntion that most of the hunting has been done by you….”
I raised my hand to cut her off.
“I didn’t take any of those items because I had no use for them, it doesn’t change the fact that the quest rewards should still be shared fairly. Also, if you buy so equipnt with the money, it would benefit the entire party’s strength. Let alone that learning new skills from your guild’s require a substantial amount of gold.”
“I don’t like it, you already pay for the Inn and you take care of us so well so…”
I stroked her face gently.
“Take it as an investnt in our party’s future strength. I’ll be heading down first so et on the first floor when you’re ready.”
I went down the stairs, leaving Kishande with a pouting face.
‘Well, does that an I can feel a little less guilty now?’
Although I had ntioned that they were small pouches, they actually contained 30 gold each, it was an amount which was almost 10 years of salary for them. Normally it was such a large amount that it would lead to an awkward situation.But because I had already saved their lives and been considered as their benefactor, they just saw it as one more favor to repay.
Only after waiting for a considerable amount of ti, did the three won co downstairs to et . It seed that they still kept an interest in fashion. Even being adventurer’s they still had a clean set of clothes, set aside for a special occasion.
“ You three look like aristocratic ladies, where could you possibly be off to that is so important?”
“How dare you tease us Gaspard!”
“Hehe, but I like the praise.”
“Do we look nice?”
Each of them was wearing fashionable clothes which accentuated their femininity. Walking around the city with smiles, we started off at a famous clothing shop. By the ti evening had arrived, we had already bought far too many accessories and items and I was stuck carrying multiple heavy bags.
“Why don’t we top by the Inn and drop off the luggage?”
“Yes, it does look quite heavy.”
After leaving the bags at the Inn I turned to ask Kishande.
“Will you be going to your Guild?”
“Yeah, how about you Gaspard?”
“I’ll be heading to the Warriors Guild, let’s et up at the town square at 7 o’clock”
“What for?”
Kishande asked with an anxious expression, I had never before taken the initiative to propose an outing.
“I want to have dinner with you three.”
“Good!”
Their faces lit up with joy. Although I had been feeling content ever since my emotions had returned, it was at this mont that I realized that I had everything I needed in the World.
‘Well, there no reason to refuse emotions of joy.’
I sent them off first and then asked for directions to the Temple. On the way, I did quick pit stop to make dinner reservations at an extravagant restaurant.
“Co in, God is awaiting your confession.”
The priest who was tasked with guiding people at the front doors spoke out to .
“Actually, I was hoping to et Lord Rohan…”
“I’m sorry, but you can only et a High priest if you have an appointnt.”
I stealthily slipped a silver coin in the priest’s hand.
“But then again, God favors the industrious.”
‘It sounded like a God that truly cared about money.’
I was grumbling inside, but kept a composed appearance. The priest let through the Temple hall and into a small room designated for guests. After so ti, a wrinkled old man walked through the doors and spoke to the priest.
“All is well now, you may go.”
The High priest dismissed him before turning to with a smile.
“Why do you seek an audience with these old bones of mine.?”
“Are you the Lord Rohan, the High priest of this Temple?”
“Well.. yes, my na is Rohan, and it isn’t a special title or anything, but I am indeed the High priest. I’m sorry if you expected to be sothing more.
The old priest had a welcoming charm, inviting to open up and speak frankly. It was not at all the sa vibe as the earlier greedy priest.
“My na is Gaspard and I beca a warrior because of so peculiar circumstance. I have no choice but to beco a Chosen warrior, can you guide ?”
I had learned from Ian that in order to embark on the path which led to becoming a Chosen, a warrior would first need to receive a priest’s blessing. It was my reason for coming here today after overhearing a conversation in the Inn, ntioning a highly revered High priest at this Temple.
“Well… so peculiar circumstance huh… I’ve never been so curious before, let’s take a look.”
Rohan examined my face carefully, before closing his eyes and falling into deep thought.
“God has spoken to and he has many plans for you. There will surely be a path for you to beco a Chosen warrior.
I didn’t quite understand his aning but it seed like a positive result.
“Then…”
“Right, do you require this old man’s blessing? Please stretch out your hand.”
As I extended my arm, Rohan began to paint a complex spell formation on my palm. A bright light shone briefly before disappearing as he finished his work.
“Now that you have received my blessing, the rest is in God’s hands. Will you co and join in prayer soti?”
“Of course, thank you very much. You blessed without prying into my situation, I am endlessly thankful.”
“I don’t usually bother enquiring about people who hide their status, but what was your plan if I were to inquire?”
I shook my head, naturally if that were the case I was planning to simply walk away. Keeping these thoughts to myself, I respectfully bid the High priest farewell, before taking my leave from the Temple.
I had received the desired blessing and had taken my first step on the road to be a Chosen warrior known as the Legendary Quest. Although Ian’s explanation had been vague, I expected it to involve so great storyline, or perhaps it was just another one of my inner romances.
After returning to the village to purchase even more essential item to send back to the Pit, I walked out of village, before ssaging Jenna telepathically.
‘Make sure this arrives to the Pit, and into Ian’s hands.’
‘I’ll get Mir to co pick it up, Lord.’
I returned to the square to wait for the appointed ti, enjoying my free ti as I watched the people walk by. At so point, I noticed a suspicious group of people who stood out from the rest.
‘Aren’t they Elves?’
I had originally caused a scene at the Guild in order to flush out those traitorous Elves, but I hadn’t expected for my plan to bear fruit so early.
‘Jenna are you there?’
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