Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Effective Utilization of Knowledge - Part 2

After that, we decided to put the corpses of the Orc and High Orc into the "interdimensional box" and return to the capital.

"Once other people find out that you have magic, sword skills, and even storage skills, Jin-kun, you'll probably be approached by various people," she said.

"Well, for now, I'm trying to move in a way that hides my abilities, so I don't think it will be discovered easily," I replied.

We had chosen a location for the request where there were no people around, and I used my powers while making sure there was no one present.

Why am I doing such a thing? Because it would be disadvantageous for me to stand out right now.

My current position is acceptable, an adventurer who has caught the attention of the guild.

However, my current position is too low, making it difficult for me to protect myself in case something happens.

That's why I am first working to gain the trust of the guild.

"For now, I don't even have the intention of recruiting new members or joining somewhere else. Let's do our best with just the two of us," I said.

Afterward, without any issues, we returned to the capital and reported the completion of the request.

After the report, Chloe invited me to have lunch, but I was stopped by Fine-san.

I have a bad feeling about this.

"...Fine-san, why are you stopping us?"

"Jin-san, I'm sorry. Do you have time after this?"

"I don't. Didn't I just say that I'm going to have lunch with Chloe?"

"It won't take much time."

As I firmly declined, Fine-san responded without giving in.

Damn, where did her usual gentle atmosphere go?

"Chloe, you must be hungry, right? You want to go right now, don't you?"

"Jin-kun, I'm sorry! The invitation for lunch was to confirm if you have any plans after this!"

"What?! Chloe, were you on their side from the beginning?"

Shouting in disbelief, I heard a knocking sound on the door of the room where we were arguing.

Then Fine-san went to open the door, and a woman entered from outside.

She had rare black eyes and black hair in this area, and she was a beautiful woman who stood out wherever she went.

She had a cool appearance, but surprisingly mischievous on the inside. She loved sweet things and was one of the popular characters in the game.

"Nice to meet you, I am Asuka Rusekutoru, the guildmaster of the Royal Capital Adventurer's Guild."

"...Nice to meet you, I'm Jin, who became an adventurer the other day."

In front of me, I greeted with my eyes lowered, trying not to meet her gaze.

She was a popular character, indeed a popular one.

But I was not originally supposed to meet her.

"I heard that the Guild Master was away on a trip. When did you return?"

"Surprising that a newcomer like you knows about that. Hehe, well, originally it was supposed to take a bit longer, but I heard that an interesting adventurer appeared from Fiine, so I hurriedly finished up the work there and came back."

Fiine-san, huh!? I can't believe there's a connection there...

Originally, the Guild Master of the capital was in a different location until the start of the story.

That's why I had planned to establish my position as an adventurer in the meantime and move to another place.

After all, the capital is a place heavily involved in the story, and I didn't know what kind of flags would be triggered if I stayed here for too long.

And the reason why I was trying to avoid the Guild Master was that she was one of the "Seven War Maidens."

"Jin-kun, what's wrong? You've been looking down since earlier. Are you feeling sick or something?"

"Aah, yeah. Maybe I'm not feeling well. So, I'm sorry for today."

I tried to escape from this situation, taking advantage of Chloe's words.

However, when Asuka suddenly placed her hand on me and said with a smile, "You're so obvious," I was made to sit on the sofa.

"I don't know why you're trying to avoid me, but I'm interested in you. So, let's talk a little."

"...Just a little. After we talk, please forget about me."

"Hehe, you're such a strange kid. I'm even more intrigued now."

Feeling a sense of urgency to escape, like a predator sensing its prey, I wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.

"So, I didn't have much time to investigate you since I came back, Jin-kun. Is it true that you were originally a noble?"

"Well, it's a fact."

"You accepted it surprisingly easily."

"I didn't think I could hide it, so if someone with enough status to gather information is around, they can easily find out about my background."

Even the woman in front of me, who claimed not to have much time since she came back, had managed to find information about my birth.

"Yeah. And what caught my attention was, who taught you magic and swordsmanship? I heard there was no one around you who would teach you."

"How much do you know...?"

In response to Asuka's words, I sighed and said so.

Well, it's true that it's the most mysterious part when you investigate it.

A noble child who hasn't been taught anything suddenly becomes an adventurer and excels.

"I had natural talent. My mother, who passed away, was the only one in my family who knew, and I never told anyone else in the house or those who served the family."

"I see~"

Asuka smiled with a smirk, and I sighed again, hoping it would end quickly in my mind.