Kuro no Maou

The morning of the 9th of the month of the pale moon. The upper compartment beyond Sparda's second barrier, the street of which is commuted to school, is full of people.

When I dodged a large golem with my suit tightly together, my shoulder hit lightly with a grey robe man who came out of its shadow unexpectedly.

"Excuse me."

"No, welcome."

Words of apology that only stop for a moment and call each other. My shoulders just touched reality, and the pattern doesn't.

As it was, I tried to start walking like nothing happened.

"Um, something?

From the man in the robe, I felt a sharp gaze. Black and ethereal odd eyes and beautiful silver hair...... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Doesn't it feel like a sweet masked good guy like Nero, whose tough looks are more appropriate like Dundee than handsome? More than women, men are the type to gain "cool" support.

"I thought it was the face I saw somewhere... no, sorry, it seemed wrong"

"Ha, is that right"

That's right, even for me, I don't recognize him in the face. Such a beautiful young man, you won't forget it if you see it raw. Besides the silver-haired odd-eye and the remarkable coloring.

Oh, on second thought, that's the exact opposite of me right now. The boulders are different worlds, and the same people have a lot of different looks.

"Hey, what's going on?

"Oh, I'm sorry, Lily, I'm going now"

Lily, who inadvertently questioned me for stopping, pulls the hem of her apprentice robe as she mumbles.

I was pulled back, but I started walking again.

Looking back, the grey robe super handsome had already vanished across the crowd.

"That's a terrible crowd. And so did the city of Elysion."

I'm sick of mogging breakfast skewers like that, and Fiona, who was following me one step back, snaps.

If you look at her cheeky heavy meat dish that freshens gravy, you can see that her stomach is still in excellent condition today.

At the same time I smile, there is only one part of me that I am worried about.

"Be careful not to spill the juice, it's brand new in the corner"

"It's okay, it's a gift from Mr. Chrono, so I won't stain one."

I'm an apprentice robe, Lily's the usual black wimp, but Fiona's the only one dressed unusual.

What puts you together is another piece with a different design than Lily's. The color is also pure white, not black. Different materials. A magical fabric called Heavenly Hell Silkworm (Valhalla Silk), not Enchanted Bilode. But its value can also be called a luxury item.

Such a high white piece is a gift sent to Fiona in honor of the rank 5 promotion anniversary and day to day gratitude.

The primary purpose of yesterday's shopping was to find this gift. This kind of thing should be sooner rather than later.

Nevertheless, seeing Fiona in these personal clothes reminds me of when we went out together before. I can be thrilled by an unusual outfit, like.

"What is it, Mr. Chrono, so staring... do you want a skewer? It's not a rush to offer just one bite."

"No, I thought you looked great."

It's already in the middle of the fall season, so it's a little chilly on a single wimp. Fiona weaves her own water-colored cape from the top, matching the color of her hair.

I don't know if a pretty girl would wear anything but a picture.

"Oh well... thank you..."

After all, Fiona cheeks Mosha and skewers as she replies that she is more edible than the colour. Ma'am, the way you eat is just a little wild.

"Mmmm! Chrono, Lily. Ha! Lily looks great!?

"Oh, of course, you look great, you're adorable. Lily's the cutest thing!

Hmm, and Lily with a praiseworthy and pleasant look. My dialogue does not mean that the usual black wimp looks good, but refers to the shoes that adorn her feet.

A magical shoe named Fairy Dance Shoe that has been awarded (enchanted) effects such as speed enhancement (speed boost), lightening (lightway), and floating (feather) is a gift I sent to Lily this time.

The last time it was a white pun robe, I wonder if I'd like another item this time, but Lily doesn't really wear gear, yes, she can always wear shoes, okay, let's do this - I bought it without threading on gold as a result of the shallow idea.

It's just expensive, and the magical effects are not inferior to those of an enchanted velcro piece, as well as the adorable design. A must-have pair of fashionable high-ranking female adventurers who simultaneously increase mobility and women's abilities... or something, the clerk said.

In fact, if you look at this effect and just see where Lily was swimming to slip even on her skates, you can confirm that the floating (feather) effect is being exerted properly.

Well, from modern Japanese me, I just look like a kid playing at Rollersh-Z. Be careful not to slip in the store later.

"- Nevertheless, the Adventurer's Guild over here is crowded all morning,"

That's how we got to our destination. As I said a somewhat frightened sentiment, what's right in front of me is the Adventurer Guild. It is not the school district branch you have taken care of so far, but the headquarters in the upper compartment.

The branch was also a splendid stone building unlike any other country guild in the villages of Iles or Alsace, but this one is even more amazing. If that appearance is expressed in a word, it is a 'temple'.

The closest building I've ever seen is the Grand Library of the seminary? A cylinder of enthusiasm stands alongside the uneven, and statues of warriors and female knights, seen both at the main entrance of the school and between the thrones of the royal castle, are also set in this sight. Is it more appropriate to say that the walls and the details of the stairs are well decorated, making you think that they would have been constructed with uninterrupted effort and time, no, overwhelmed? I feel like a true tourist. If you're Japanese, you're driven by the urge to try and take pictures.

"The headquarters is heavily in and out of nature and non-adventurers because nobles and big merchants make requests in vain,"

"That's why there's something called a ‘choro quest’, Lily, I know it!

Well, for Lily and Fiona, the purely otherworldly people, it doesn't seem uncommon, such as this temple architecture, to burst out an impenetrable adventurer talk.

Um, if you hadn't come to see HQ by yourself yesterday, you'd have almost embarrassed me by feeling like I was the only one floating around. Yeah, it's still important in everything to look down.

"Tatsuya!

And, at the same time that I open the front door of both openings, you don't really know what that means. Lily screams. At the entrance, as Fiona said earlier, people thought they were other than adventurers and talked to each other softly, or if they did, they walked busily, looking noisy inside. No one cares if Lily gives a little silly voice.

That's a snug one. This atmosphere feels more like a commuter rush station home than an adventurer's guild. Everyone you're dealing with looks like a businessman. In fact, Osama, who doesn't have a tie but wears a suit and a traditional Spartan dress, is there.

It's more like a ho when you see an adventurer no matter how big a man in an armored helmet carrying a big sword.

If you're an Adventurer Guild, I can't be the Rank 5 Adventurer out of place. Tell yourself yes, and proceed with a grand and wide entrance.

The purpose today is not a choro quest - it is a legitimate rank 5 quest order.

"Again, confirmation of power is best measured in action (quest)"

Yes, what is needed for the 'Element Master' now is confirmation of his power at the moment.

Having mastered the second and third blessing, I say, of course, that Lily and Fiona both gave blessing and gained new strength. I don't know what their detailed abilities are, and neither do they know the power of my protection yet.

"Oh, I hope we have just the right crusade thing"

The goal is to attack the dungeon like an adventurer and defeat the boss at the bottom. Fighting various monsters in various phases, mastery of protection and, at the same time, collaboration in new abilities will be considered. I can't float early because I'm empowered. Stabilizing the party as a force will require proper practice.

"Well, I'll ask at the reception for now."

"Well, me and Lily are going to pick up the reward,"

There's one more thing besides the quest, or this is the most important thing, but today I'm finally here to pick it up because the reward for the emergency quest and the bounty from Sparda will be paid.

Payments are lump-sum and well considered through the Adventurer Alliance.

Of course, I will concentrate on the insignificant question of how much of my greatest interest I get.

"Oh, I got it"

"Yes! Leave it to Lily!

With that wack, I entrust Lily, a young girl, with billion-unit usage, and I bravely head to the counter of quest orders.

Branch or headquarters, but the role of the receptionist's counter remains the same, but there seems to be an elite feeling that this one is somewhat more upscale. Don't feel more beautiful than the branch, either without a heart or a receptionist waiting for you with a refreshing sales smile.

Wow, that guy is soaking up to Elina.

"... I mean, it's Elina, right?

Waving a loving smile at the end of his gaze is a familiar elf beauty. Chestnut sinyon hair with empty eyes. Above all, the uniform look of the guild I'm used to seeing matches her, an elite receptionist completely in my brain.

"Welcome to Sparda Adventurer Alliance Headquarters"

You noticed my hot gaze, and Elina waved me small with a stunning smile as usual. It looks like she's just available before her, and let me use this place.

Good morning, Mr. Chrono.

When you come to your sight, Elina turns into a shattered tone, not a firm salute. The question of being at work but okay is resolved by the partitions installed on the left and right side of the reception.

High rank adventurers are bound to protect their privacy by not divulging their voices around them, including personal information, consultation, and requests. The four corners of the thin compartment depict a small, magical formation to make them discreet.

Anyway, now there's nothing to chat with Elina about.

Face to face, no, let me call you a friend here. Use the pattern to easily ask questions, monster information, and more. Maybe he'll introduce us to a really choro quest...

"Oh, good morning, Elina"

While I think about such a sec, I normally greet you on the face of it. Well, from Elina, a communal force MAX elite receptionist, she could see through my shallow soul gall.

"It's been a while. I saw him at the parade, but I couldn't talk to him."

"Oh well... I was watching that parade..."

Wow, they were watching that painful scene that exposed the ugliness of not letting the audience rejoice but rather pull a dong. It's not, it's just that Nightmare Merry scared everyone, and it's never my fault.

"Yeah, that was so cool! Well, it seems like there aren't many people who can understand that charm yet?

"No, thank you. That's what makes me feel better."

"Hehe, you'll see. Chrono, you look like a really crazy warrior, but surprisingly delicate, there is."

Wow, Elina really seems to see through my mind.

It's still shallow as a friendship, it's getting tattered, 'cause I didn't know you'd understand it so far, even though it was very recently, when I met you at seminary.

On the other hand, I am pleasantly surprised that this is the strength of the communitarian powerful. As a matter of fact, you have Lily's telepathic abilities, even if they say so, you can honestly believe it.

"By the way, why is Elina in HQ?

"Evaluated for the work they've done so far, sunshine and flourish to HQ!

"Oh, that's..."

"That's because it's pre-built, and there's a private connection to the featured new Rank 5 adventurer, the Black Nightmare Mad Warrior (Nightmare Berserker)."

"... what?

I mean, keep an eye on him.

No way, for what - but speaking of which, Will was saying. Rank 5 is a highlight for both the nation and the Adventurer Alliance.

In short, I guess it's important to monitor the trends of the Rank 5 adventurers, or even gather some information, so much so that they bother to work at headquarters just because they know each other.

"But can I suddenly expose that to myself?

"Because it's not wacky to imitate a spy for nothing. I'm not going to explore your secrets, Chrono, and the rest of the receptionists and staff are going to do the same. I want to get along a little bit and build trust with a competent Rank 5 Adventurer. Conversely, if you earn the trust of the Alliance, you'll be able to make things easier, you won't get extra vigilance, and you'll have a smoother adventurer life."

Rank 5 means nothing more than proof of his immense strength in equals. If someone knows they will have strong powers, they cannot be trusted or reassured without first knowing who they are. It would be uneasy for the Alliance to just hang out with the business lyke and not know anything about it.

Conversely, if you gain trust, powerful adventurers will become more active in guild support.

"I see, I understand the spirit"

"That's quick and helpful. So, Chrono, you just have to be more friendly with me. How's that, easy?

dating Elina privately, it's not a blur, and most importantly, if you can be intimate with such a beauty, it's more of a welcome thing as a man with a legitimate sensibility.

This is how you deliberately explained your guild thoughts, and it would be bad to poke at this weirdly. That's the one that's extra misleading.

It's just me who tends to be misunderstood. I have never decided to appeal to the will of friendship at all before falling into the deflationary spiral of bad reviews. Rettel in "Vicious Tentacle Man" has to be kept only in seminary at all costs!

"Oh, if that's the case, thank you."

"Yeah, yeah, honest and good. I'll make sure you report the cooperating ants up there."

A light tone of Elina that seems to have a note mark at the end of the story. Seriously, thank you for being there.

"So, it's a corner, and if it's a good idea, why don't you join us for lunch today? I'll take advantage of the Rank 5 promotion celebration. Oh, I'll drop it with expenses anyway, so don't hesitate -"

"Really, then, it will be a treat"

Elina's invitation to an attractive meal was answered in two replies by the voice of a girl who sounded very familiar, or who had been exchanging words until just now.

"Fiona...... why are you here?

I ask the lady who is peeking at me from this side of the face with a mixed look of surprise and fright.

"Because I suddenly changed my mind. I've left all the rewards to Mr. Lily."

Fiona, who speaks softly. Its white face has no offense whatsoever, just drowsiness floating around. Of course, its heart is filled with appetite, not sleep cravings.

"Excuse me, sir, please don't go sideways"

Against the sudden intruder, Elina turns her words of fortitude and caution. A crisp, tight look, as if it was a lie that responded to me with a smile. I'm pretty sure she doesn't have any combat skills, but I still feel the temperament and bravery that doesn't frighten her Rank 5 Adventurer opponent at all.

"Mr. Chrono, shall I take this opportunity to go to Sushi's? Because this receptionist is going to pay for it."

"... may I ask you not to ignore, impolite customer"

Fiona, who can't even look at me as if she only thinks of the woman in front of me as a purse, and Elina, whose cool expression is crumbling with anger. Thin eyebrows tingle.

"Oh, hey, relax, Fiona. I'm sorry, Elina, just give me a minute!

Hold Fiona, turn around on the spot. Right. Behind the wrathful look of Elina, ask her sincerity in a whisper.

There is a compartment, slightly narrow, close to the face. But now I don't care.

"What are you going to do, come out of nowhere"

"Does Mr. Chrono know the term 'honeytrap'?

I, I doubt it, I'm not a dull man enough to read it on Fiona's face.

"Isn't that... how much anything, too alert?

"It's sweet, Mr. Chrono. I didn't expect that explanation to convince me."

"That's where you were listening to me!?

What happened to the soundproofing junction!

"No, I'm not hearing you, but you have every idea what you're talking about. As an adventurer, I've been a senior for years."

Indeed, Fiona has been an adventurer since she was a student in Sinclair Republic. Then, I guess it's like common sense for an experienced person to be like what was explained earlier.

"Adventurers and guilds, where it's hard to say, are formed by pure interest. Bad goodwill runs the risk of being attached. The basic idea is that this is always a convenient way to use your guild."

hey I see...... sure, maybe I was accepting too much of Elina's point unilaterally.

Perhaps Elina's explanation isn't a lie at all, but it doesn't mean that that's all of the guild's thoughts, either. I don't lie. Would it be good if you explained as much information as you needed and later misled me in a good direction, something like that?

"If you listen too honestly, you risk being used conveniently."

"Yeah, that's the thing. From what I've seen, that receptionist is the type who can't be alarmed."

But I've been wondering about the receptionist... for once, the one we saved our lives, but he didn't even care about Fiona.

Well, if you're an adventurer with as much strength as Fiona, whether you're a dangerous monster or a vicious bandit, it would be a treat to repel any amount of it and help people. I can't remember the face of the person who helped me anymore, or something like that.

"So I'll take it from here on out"

I take it, and, uh... yeah, I originally came here to order a Rank 5 quest. Whatever's appropriate to build our strength, so I left Fiona with a choice and there's no problem at all.

I'm not entirely convinced that I'm going to convince Fiona to push Elina aside, but, well, this is a different place. That's going to cure me round and round.

"Okay, let's do this, please"

"Yes, leave it to me"

"For once, you and Elina will get along pretty well, won't you? It wouldn't be a good idea to be stared at by an Alliance."

"I'll do it right."

Is it my fault that I can see my golden eyes swimming somewhere? Well, no, I believe you, Fiona.

With that kind of wacko, I changed players with Fiona, all the way to the payment counter where Lily would be receiving a lot of money for her first use.

"Well, then, Elina, I'll see you about the meal."

"Oh, no, Chrono, you!?

"Then please introduce me to the receptionist, Rank 5 Quest"

Fiona is royal and lines up in front of the counter so she can stand between me and Elina.

I walk away without looking back, even though I feel a little distressed that I turned down my invitation to lunch.

"Oh, by the way, how about this piece? It's a gift that Mr. Chrono gave me with his heart in cage."

"Knock, knock... this, witch..."

You liked that white wimp so much, Fiona, who starts to brag on purpose, and Elina, who for some reason is going to sincerely regret it. The conversation between the two of them bothered me, but the moment I stepped outside the soundproofing junction, I immediately stopped hearing them.

Now, what the hell kind of quest would Fiona choose?

Quest Rich Crusade

Rewards - 15 million clans

3 months from deadline/order

Client/Adventurer Alliance

Request Details - The emergence of the rank 5 undead monster Rich was confirmed at the deepest part of the "The Grave of Resurrection (Revival Catacombe)".

Rich, who emerges every ten years frequently, is a very dangerous monster who dominates the undead monster of the dungeon and, at worst, leads gestures to strike all the way to the public.

A quick crusade is desirable.

That was the requisition that Fiona gave me a few minutes later.