Volume 4, Chapter 16: A Wound that Won’t Heal

I was caught off guard when he hit me but, seeing as he’s just a small child, his punch didn’t have much force behind it. I calmed down and caught the boys next punch with my hand. “Oi, what are you doing so suddenly?” “Ku, you coward!” The boy was only about as tall as me as I was sitting. …

Volume 4, Chapter 15: My Promise to Sophia

As the sun sat high in the sky, Sophia and I casually walked through the city streets. It was a perfect day for a walk but it seemed like a dark cloud hung over Sophia. “There’s something I wanted to do before lunch, is it okay if we go together?” When I asked her this, Sophia turned away and puffed …

Volume 4, Chapter 14: Watch Your Back

The conditions for receiving the claw from the Marquis of Gramp were to end his dispute with the Marquis of Full-Flat and inspect the academy and guild. Although their argument was still up for debate, it appeared to be settled for now, and I had given my report about the guild and academy to Crane. As things stood, the claw …

Volume 4, Chapter 13: The True Young Girl

The last condition for us to obtain the Earth Dragon’s claw was to inspect the academy. So, the day after our visit to the Guild, we visited Vesta Academy located in the heart of the Marquis of Gramp’s territory. We decided it would be inefficient for us to all inspect the academy together so we split up. Alice and Sophia …

Volume 4, Chapter 12: Request

I looked towards the voice that saved me and saw a man and a woman who looked slightly older than me that were dressed as adventurers. Sarah smiled at them as they approached. “Melissa, Max, have you already completed your escort mission?” “Yeah. The client’s carriage was one of those new ones. I really can’t thank the Earl of Grances …

Volume 4, Chapter 11: Sacred Place

Three materials are needed to create the cure for Elyse. Two of these, the claw of an earth dragon and the leaves of the world tree, have already been found. To find the final ingredient, we need to prioritize finding a Lyk Skull Bear. In order to accomplish this goal, I first need to inspect the state of the adventurer’s …

Volume 4, Chapter 10: Plains and Mountains

“You want me to help you end your dispute…. Does that mean the Marquis of Full-Flat is here now?” “Yes. We were already in a meeting before you arrived and we’re currently on a short break. We’ll be resuming the meeting shortly and I’d like you to be there with me.” …I wonder if I should go. This man holds …

Volume 4, Chapter 9: Imitation

We were visiting the Marquis of Gramp’s territory for the first time in a while. As we travelled through the countryside, the towns and villages we passed were hardly recognizable. Even the smallest of villages appeared to be prospering. As we got to the town Crane lived in, it was clear that Crane had begun redeveloping the entirety of the …

Volume 4, Chapter 8: Determination

We were still on the beach in Muhle. Alice and Sophia stood opposite each other in front of me. “You’ll never beat me, Alice onee-chan!” “I won’t lose to you, Sophia-chan!” They each struck dramatic poses and I thought I saw sparks fly. The atmosphere they gave off made it clear that no one else should interfere. The next moment, …

Volume 4, Chapter 7: Lasers, Again

A few days had now passed since we returned from the Sfir mansion. I was spending time resting my feet in the foot bath in the mansion when someone hugged me from behind. I could feel her small body and ample chest pressing against my back. It was clearly Sophia hugging me but, as usual, I said, “Who is it?” …