CHAPTER 34: A Day-Off Turns Into A Bandit Discussion

Zero's Point Of View

"What were you thingking to do now after that incident yesterday?". Guildmaster George asked me. "Hahaha? I didn't consider to do anything about that". I cluelessly answered since I can't think of anything else. We were here in the Guildmaster's Chamber upon the summoning of the Guildmaster himself. "Don't you even consider that commotion you made because of that". He muttered to me. "Well, there's no other choice than apologizing to the citizens". Kitsune intercepted that made George to nod. "Yes it is, so please do that". He said ordering us. "So the matters have been settled would you please allow us to leave". Eugene humbly asked for permission from him. "Yes, you may go". He said thus ending the discussion.

As we left the room Receptionist Anne was waiting outside. "Does it end well for you guys?". She asked us with politeness in her tone. "It went well, however we need to apologizefor creating a big mess". I answered as I frowned for the result it has ended to. "Then good luck in thay regards". She said as she smile so cheerfully. As we left her and waved my hand. "Then 'till next time". I said upon reaching the door. As we walk to the alley gazes became focus at us so I heaved a deep breathe.

"Everyone, I apologize for giving trouble unto all of you, I became so careless and distracted that I wasn't paying attention, Pleaae I beg your forgiveness". I said to them as I bow at them. Then murmur echoed from the crowd. "It's fine now, young lad just don't rush in here eiding a legendary beast". A townfolk reminded me so I look at them. "Thank you, I promise to keep that in mind". I said as I touch my chest and close my eyes as a promise.

After that we walk throught the market place. "What now? what were we going to do?". Valerie asked with her tomboy attitude and stretch her arms. "It's a day-off, of course". I said from nowhere. "Is it fine to do that?". Eugene asked me with concerning look in her eyes. "Of course it is, and there are necessity of things we need to buy, especially for you girls". I said that made her realize. "Now that you mention it, I don't have any perfume left". Kitsune said. " Also the bath soap we were using won't last that long". Merleona muttered in realization. "Of course it won't because you used it needlessly". Kitsune told her. " I can't help but play with those bubbles, like how you enjoyed that fragrance of perfume you have". Merleona insisted.

"By the way, does perfume only has one type of fragrance?". I asked to them. "Yes, It's only a Honey fragrance". Kitsune answered with confindence. "Then won't there be inconvinence to use only one kind of perfume?". I asked again. "Well, it really is, but there's no choice but to use that and it was pretty expensive". Valerie replied with honesty. With that being discussed we then gathered ingridients to stock for it is convinient to have them in case that a shortage of them happened. "Does shortage of food supply often occurs here?". I asked in curiousity. "Yes it is". Valerie answered my question. "And why was that?". I asked I just keep asking question.

"Well it mostly because of monsters attacking the Carriages of Merchants but also being ambushed by bandits". She said with grudge to them. "That explains the conflict then". I muttered to myself. "Those bastards, also covers tbemselves as adventurers that tarnishes our reputation". She said clenching her fists. "Also making those children that their parents took to travel as Merchants be slaves". Kitsune said as I knew she remembered someone in her past. And then she tighten her jaw from remembering the grief she have been through with those children.

"But the most problematic fact about this case was those Rumours". Eugene stated that intrigued me from that moment. "And what was that Rumours about? Please tell me, If there is a Political power behind the scene I just can't hold myself for those who became victims". I asked a favor to her but she shrug her head. "Unfortunately Zero, Those Rumours states that a Noble was supporting those bastards". She muttered that made me nod. "You're not surprised about that?". Kitsune was intrigued in saying those words. "That's not surprising for that also happemed in The ElvenVillage remember". I casually stated that made them agree.

"Well as you said, that holds truthful idea and for it to happen is not that vague". Merleona said in her own understanding of the topic. "That's true, and Since the Guildmaster has few noble rival to consider that's a very great cover for those nobles". Valerie said in her thoughts because she was knowledgeable in terms of Guild matters for being here for a long time. "Thus,they'll tarnish the Guild so that the Favor of those in Authority that sides with him will loosen their trust". Eugene concludes for it is the possible outcome. While interpersonally discussing it someone with a grey hood suddenly fell from the roof. So we run towards that person. "H-Help m-my mother, is in Danger, The Queen is in ...Danger!". She muttered in her faint voice like she was badly injured. Then I felt a sticky liquid from her back so I look at it. A blood.

Upon seeing her condition an urge to do something as I saw Valerie, Eugene, Kitsune stared at her with shock. "What's the matter you three?!". I asked them in hurry. "T-That's t-the Princess". Eugene said in hesitation. "What's with you all?". I said to them. "If the Princess were to be found here with blood, We will be suspected as criminals". Kitsune stated but yhe girl talked. "Just save Mother... and The Guildmaster...". She muttered as she muster her breathe. "What's happening in the castle?". Kitsune asked in hurry. "Someone... betrayed,... Queen...was Poisoned,... Frame... Guildmaster". She said before being unconscious. "Is she dead?!!!". Wugene panicked in the situation. "She's just unconscious, there's still time". Kitsune confirmed as she looked st me that made me nod. "Reverse Regeneration". I chanted healing her. Reversing her body condition.

As soon as I finished healing her I chanted. "Mass Teleportation". Thus, we teleported in George's Office being shocked by us carrying the Princess. "What's Happening here?". He asked as he fold a invitation lette. "The Castle was in Big Trouble!!!". I said with a very serious tone shocking him.