Chapter 38

When I went back to the inn, I saw someone I didn't want to see. It was Julian. He was standing there at the entrance of the inn with his arms crossed and his feet tapping the floor. The moment he saw me, a grin appeared on his face and he came to me right away.

"You're back later than I expected. Did the guild work made you that busy?"

Just how much free time does this guy has?

"Why are you here?"

After knowing him for three months, I finally caught up to his antics and I slowly became casual with him as he was with me. It could even be said that we became friends, even though our treatment of each other was a bit strange.

"Don't be like that, I just wanted to see your face."

"Why are you always so creepy?"

"Most women could only dream of me approaching them, yet you're pushing me away."

"That's because you're creeping me out."

"Fufu... I do like that you're honest. Is this what it's like to be close to someone? Unlike anyone I know, you're not holding back when you talk to me like that at all," he said as he gestured weirdly with his hands.

He was as eccentric as ever...

"I admit you're good-looking, but you shouldn't act like that. You look stupid."

"I see..." he mumurs, putting a finger on his chin as if to think.

Mm? Is he really considering my criticism?

"So you admit that you're attracted to my appearance?"

I should've expected he would say that...

"Ugh... Enough! Why are you here? Please don't say you're only here to harass me again?"

"Not at all!" he waved his hand and explained, "I came here for a personal request."

"A request?"

"Umu... My father is launching a subjugation campaign on a wyvern that nested near the city. With me on the lead, it will help me spread my name as a swordsman and as the next ruler of this city to the people. I will need all the help I can get... The adventurers too."

Wyverns in this world are unbelievably strong. They can grow up to 10 meters tall, and they can shoot fireballs from their mouths. Just as what you would expect from a relative of the dragons, they are tough to deal with. The guild would usually send multiple high ranking adventurer parties to handle them, but if they were an active threat to the city, then the knights will be dispatched.

"I will be hiring you as an adventurer, so it will help increase your rank in the guild."

"But I'm still at the lowest rank, I don't think I'll be allowed to accept that kind of quest."

"Personal requests are an exception to the rules. It's your choice whether you accept it or not."

"I see..."

There's really no reason to refuse that request... Beating a wyvern will really help increase my rank... I might get promoted immediately. It's not like I'm on a rush, but that would save me some time. I'm also curious what it would be like to fight a high class monster.

"Fine... I accept."

"Good, it would be three days from now. You'll have a lot of time to prepare."

"Umu..." I nodded.

"Then, let's get to the next matter at hand."

"Hm? Which is?"

"What else? Dinner."

Just from that one word, I understood what he meant. I walked past him, and cratching my head, I nodded again.

"I'll get changed."

I'm not good with anything too fancy, but the food at the expensive restaurants Julian takes me to were just too irresistible. The sweets were great too. After becoming a woman, my pallets also change to prefer more flavorful food. Tempted, I couldn't refuse his invitation.

After changing, I came back at the lobby of the inn and met again with Julian. I changed my adventurer garb to a suit tailored for social events. The open shirt I wore inside was white, but the suit itself was light purple. Like the shirt, the last buttons of the suit were not fixed and my chest area shows a bit of skin. It has a simple style. It was not as decorated as Julian's suit, but it looked good nonetheless.

The first time Julian and I went out, I looked extremely out of place. Everyone was well-dressed, so I decided to buy clothing for social gathering in case I went alone to the same establishment in the future. I have a few dresses in my time at the elf village, but I didn't want to wear them.

"I noticed it right after we first met... But are all your clothes for men? I never see you wore a skirt like any woman does. You also never change your ponytail."

"Shut it...! I just prefer men's clothes, and I can't really style my hair."

"Well, your suit still gives off a different charm. It looks good on you," Julian compliments.

"Mm? That's somewhat of a cheap compliment compared to what you usually give."

He would usually give exaggerated and over the top compliments I cringe to, so I was a bit surprised he finally gave a fairly normal one.

"Oh? Are you seeking my affection? Don't worry, I just didn't want to repeat myself over and over. I think you look good in any outfit you wear."

"Seeking your attention? You're dreaming."

"Fufu..." he smugly chuckled.