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Death’s Daughter Chapter 41

Author: “FoodLovingPanda”

CHAPTER 41 – GETTING READY

“Good morning Naoko-san, were you able to sleep well?”

“Nino-san, it is a wonderful morning don’t you agree? It is especially peaceful today, I can’t help but appreciate such wonderful day.”

“Naoko-san you look like a zombie. I feel sorry for you, but please endure a bit more.”

I was escaping reality. This was already the third day and nobody was calming down, at all. I don’t think I can take this much longer, even at the inn people started to check in just to say that they slept at the same place as I did. Mylene-san was thrilled about this but I wasn’t.

Yesterday, I had to climb down the window because there was a huge mob waiting to ambush me in front. Even as I am standing in the guild I can hear people whispering about me. Seriously don’t they have any manners? I can hear you, you know.

“Speaking of which, how come you are working the morning shift? Aren’t you usually in the afternoon?”

“I changed shifts with Millie, I’ll be back to my usual schedule starting next week. Now before you say anything more, I have a nominated quest for you. Follow me and I will explain the details inside the private room.”

A nominated quest is something that only C-rank and above can receive. I didn’t want to announce my promotion, but sadly the very next day a panel stating I broke the record to getting a C-rank was placed in the guild main room. Previous record was 32 weeks and I did it in roughly 8 weeks.

I followed Nino-san and immediately as I entered he began explaining the quest.

“This nominated quest comes from Earl Orzak himself. He especially emphasized to let you know that you cannot refuse this. He wants you to act as escort to Kapitalia, but since Duke Loren will also be going he want you to choose two more people that you want to bring with you and for a party. The pay is 4 gold until they reach the Royal Capital after which the job will be finished. You however, will need to escort the Earl back to Orzak and will be rewarded with an item of choice from his treasury.”

Oh that is good, he seems like someone that could have a treasure or two in his possession and I don’t plan to be nice and will take the most expensive thing he has. But playing in a party will be hard. I am a solo player after all, I don’t do parties after all.

“Nino-san are Odi-san and Volt-san in town? Also, I’ll take the request. It is a good thing since I can finally travel and see the capital. And I would want those two in the party.”

“Hmm, both of them are D-rank, but they sure have enough strength to be called C-rank. I’ll inform them, and if you come by later I’ll let you know of their answer. You are set to depart two days later at sunrise.”

Two days to prepare, I think it will be more than enough. It should be a two week journey to the capital so I should pack enough food and drinks. I don’t know what others say but the one true cheat skill I have is the inventory. Time doesn’t flow for the items inside and I can stuff an unlimited amount of things inside. Despite the fact that I don’t usually carry that much stuff, maybe a week worth of food at most, I think I should change that. You never know when you might need more things.

Leaving the guild I immediately hit the marketplace. This place is always crowded in the mornings. I immediately began buying things in bulk from fruit and vegetables to spices and fabrics. I also stocked up on a lot of meat, since Earl told me not to forget the bears so I will need food for them. I also wanted to get some fish, but it was not sold anywhere in town.

I made sure to check if Ronda was selling anything. Every time I saw her friends I would buy whatever they were buying and made sure to give them some treats if I had them.

“Nee-chan, you’re here. If you wait the others will be back soon bringing forest fruits with them. I heard you are going away soon? Are you going to be back?”

How did she already hear that? I swear I didn’t tell anyone about the quest.

“Yeah, it is a quest, but don’t worry. I will be back, I just don’t know how long it will take. Don’t worry, this is my home now. Also, here are some cookies, share them with others. I’ll take the berries as usual. You are amazing being able to get so much of them every time. But be careful in the woods. I don’t want to see you hurt.”

I talked for a bit and then bought everything. It feels good to see that all of them seem to look much healthier than when I first saw them. Also they seem to be able to gather more things to sell.

After I finished stocking up on food, I once again went to the guild and met with Odi-san and Volt-san. Both of them agreed on going so that made it easier for me having not to look for people to join my party. Finally at the end of the day I went back to the inn. I met with Mylene-san and told her I wouldn’t be in town for some time. I also told her about Ronda and her friends, and asked her to buy stuff from them if she happens to see them. I gave her the money to do so as well. I was worried about those kids after all and I don’t want them to start starving again.

I still had some things to take care of tomorrow, but I could say that I was more or less prepared to depart at any time.