Chapter 9
Episode 4: Meeting with the Shadows
➖・Carmen’s Perspective・➖
With the start of our new life in Cavia Town, I arranged a meeting with the 【Shadow】 to discuss our future plans.
Celestia was eager to explore Cavia Town, so I asked Gai to show her around, creating time for the meeting.
「Thank you all for gathering here today.」
Carmen expressed her gratitude to the 【Shadow】 who were hiding in Cavia Town.
They all knelt on one knee and bowed their heads.
The leader of the 【Shadow】 responded on behalf of everyone.
「Your gracious words are too kind. We, the 【Shadow】, are delighted to witness Celestia-sama’s healthy growth.」
「Yes, Celestia’s gift has grown remarkably. You all know that she has already surpassed my abilities, right?」
「Yes, we are aware. We believe it is inevitable that Celestia-sama will achieve her awakening.」
Hearing the leader’s words, Carmen closed her eyes in deep emotion before speaking.
「Yes, I have high hopes that Celestia will achieve the Holy Eye Awakening, which I could not attain.」
「She is the reincarnation of the First Holy Emperor Martina, the Goddess of Creation, who purified the magic elements and miasma, bringing stability to this world.」
「It’s unfortunate to place all the burden on Celestia, but there’s no other way…」
After Carmen’s words, a brief silence ensued before the leader of the 【Shadow】 prompted those in charge of intelligence gathering to report.
「What is the current situation in the Kingdom of Leone?」
「Yes, members of the Royal Family’s direct organization, the 【Darkness】, have come to investigate Volpe Province, but it will take some time before they reach CricetoTown.」
「I see. Is there anything else of concern?」
「Yes, the presence of Annemarie, a former knight of the guards, is still a concern. It is worrisome that she is aware of Carmen-ojou-sama and Celestia-sama’s existence.」
「Annemarie should not know our destination, but do you still have concerns?」
「If the Royal Family’s 【Darkness】 agents reach Criceto Town and realize that the siblings were former guards, they might suspect they know something. If they use their mental magic to probe deep into their subconscious, they might discover that you both are still alive.」
「Are you suggesting we should have eliminated them?」
「No, if the former guards suddenly disappeared, that would also be suspicious. It’s unfortunate that we crossed paths with them, but there’s no point in dwelling on the past.」
「For now, prioritize ensuring Celestia safety in this place, and create an environment conducive to her growth, aiming for the Holy Eye Awakening.」
「Understood.」
With this, Carmen’s meeting with the Shadows concluded.
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Episode 5: Touring the Town
I toured Cavia Town under Gai-san’s guidance.
To enter Cavia Town, one needs to pass through one of the four gates situated to the east, west, south, and north.
The gate guards check people entering the town, but it’s mostly a formality.
We easily passed through by saying we were part of a traveler’s family (laugh).
The main streets form a cross, connecting gate to gate, with the intersection at the center of the town.
At the center lies the mansion of 【Viscount Materazzi】, who manages Cavia Town, surrounded by the church and the town hall in the central district.
Moving outward from the central district, there are commercial, industrial, and residential areas. This town boasts three guilds: the Adventurer’s Guild, the Commerce Guild, and the Healer’s Guild.
Unlike Criceto Town, where I lived before, only had an Adventurer’s Guild, the size of Cavia Town became apparent to me.
After explaining everything, Gai-san asked if I wanted to check out the Adventurer’s Guild.
「Selen, you want to be an adventurer in this town, right? Shall we take a look at the Adventurer’s Guild?」
「Yes! I’m interested in what kind of gathering quests are available, so I’d love to check out the quest board!」
「Alright, it’s not far from here, let’s go.」
「Thank you♪」
After just a few minutes of walking, we arrived at the Adventurer’s Guild.
When I checked the quest board to see what kind of gathering quests there were, most of the regular quest requests had been taken down.
Only the constant quests or the ones nobody wanted were left (sweat).
The constant quests included gathering herbs needed for making 【Healing Potions】, 【Antidotes】, 【Blue Potions】, and 【Green Potions】, so there seemed to be no problem finding work.
There were also hunting quests for animals like the 【Single-horned Rabbit】 and the 【Rock Sheep】, which are our main food sources, but I thought it would be better to wait until Roy-san taught me how to hunt them.
After familiarizing myself with the Adventurer’s Guild, I returned to the longhouse, ending my tour of Cavia Town.
I thanked Gai-san and headed back to the house where Mom was waiting.
「Thank you, Gai-san, for showing me around today.」
「No problem, I enjoyed the break as well.」
After returning home, I hugged Mom and shared the day’s experiences with her before heading to my room.
Once in my room, I did my daily ritual of pulling the 〘Daily Gacha〙 before getting ready for bed.
『Gacha… 【Swift Boots】 Rank A』
Since I got high-ranking boots, I appraised them.
【Swift Boots】: Boots that increase the wearer’s agility. The effect does not disappear even if worn with other equipment.
It was a really good item.
Pulling gear that any adventurer would want put me in a great mood, and I was able to fall asleep easily even while in a state of magical depletion♪
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Episode 6: Party Registration
It had been a week since our new life in Cavia Town began.
With all the house arrangements complete, we finally felt settled.
Here are the items I got from the daily gacha during that time:
– 〘10 Copper Coins〙 Rank C
– 〘10 Silver Coins〙 Rank B × 4
– 〘Floral Apron〙 Rank C
– 〘Magic Pen〙 Rank B
The 〘Magic Pen〙 allows writing without ink by channeling magic through it.
I gave the apron to my mom and kept the magic pen for myself.
Mom had started doing home-based work that the local housewives recommended.
She now spent her days working from home.
As for me, I was set to start taking gathering quests at the Adventurers’ Guild with Gai-san today.
「Mom, I’m off. Love you lots!」
「Take care. Love you too!」
After our usual hug, I left the house and found Gai-san already waiting outside.
He had a bag slung over his shoulder and a sword at his waist, looking very much the part of an adventurer.
I, on the other hand, had everything I needed for the gathering quest packed in my backpack, which made accessing it a bit inconvenient.
「Um… does my outfit seem strange for an adventurer?」
「It’s your first quest as an adventurer, right, Selen? Today we’re just registering our party at the Adventurers’ Guild and gathering herbs nearby, so you’re fine.」
「If there’s anything I should change, please let me know.」
「Sure, I’ll let you know after today’s gathering.」
「Thank you.」
We headed to the Adventurers’ Guild as we were.
Upon arrival, we went straight to the reception desk to register our party.
「Excuse me, we’d like to register as a party.」
「Alright, please fill out this form and submit it.」
We received the form from the receptionist, filled it out, and handed it back.
「So, it’s Gai and Selen, registering as the party 【Light of Hope】 I’ll need to see your guild cards.」
We handed over our guild cards and waited for the process to be completed.
「Alright, your party registration is complete. Here’s your guild card back. Please check to confirm that your party name is listed.」
「Yes, confirmed. Thank you very much.」
「You’re welcome. I look forward to seeing your achievements.」
Our guild cards now bore the name of our party, ‘Light of Hope’
Thus, our adventuring activities officially began today.
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Episode 7: First Quest
After successfully registering our party, we decided to check the quest board next.
Fortunately, there was a gathering quest request still available.
The difference between request quests and regular quests lies in the rewards and the adventurer points you earn upon completion.
I immediately checked the details of the gathering quest request:
【Gathering Materials for Healing Potions】
– Gather five bundles of medicinal herbs for one unit.
– Reward of 5 silver coins per unit.
– A minimum of five units must be gathered.
This seemed doable for us.
「Gai-san, I think we can handle this one.」
「Yes, let’s take this quest today.」
Gai-san removed the request from the board and headed to the reception desk to accept the quest.
「Excuse me, we’d like to take this quest.」
「A material gathering quest, right? Please submit the request form along with the materials when you return.」
「Understood.」
With the quest accepted easily, we set off to gather materials.
「Selen, let’s head to the meadow west of town. It’s a good spot for gathering materials and it’s close by.」
「Alright! Let’s do our best!」
We left town through the west gate and made our way to the meadow.
Along the way, Gai-san explained that while encounters with monsters in the meadow are rare, we might come across a one-horned rabbit.
If we do, we should try to hunt it.
We can either keep it for ourselves or sell it to the Adventurers’ Guild.
When we arrived at the gathering point in the meadow, we started collecting materials, making sure not to stray too far from each other.
Having learned gathering techniques well in the Adventurers’ Training Course, I carefully harvested the medicinal herbs and bundled them into units.
By noon, Gai-san and I had managed to gather ten units of herbs, so we decided to head back to town.
「Selen, you’re really meticulous. My gathering skills are no match for yours.」
「Hehe, it’s thanks to the training course.」
「I see. Hopefully, we can hunt a one-horned rabbit tomorrow.」
「Yes, I’m looking forward to it!」
Chatting with Gai-san, we returned to town and went straight to the Adventurers’ Guild to complete the gathering quest.
I wonder if Mom will praise me when I hand over my first income as an adventurer.
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