Chapter 146

Chapter 147: Even Aqua Wouldn’t Believe This (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe!)

After paying up honestly, Izay left the shop under the watchful eye of the shopkeeper who was emitting a strange laugh.

Spending nearly half an hour wandering around outside, he returned to Twilight Manor after purchasing an appropriate amount of high-grade mithril and orichalcum, intending to place the items in his Magic Workshop.

However, what he didn’t notice was that a visitor had called upon the Loki Familia headquarters at Twilight Manor.

“Are you looking for Izay? He’s currently out. You might have to wait a bit. What is it about? Can you share?”

“Yes, it’s regarding some work matters, and also some personal issues… hehehe…”

In one of the rooms of the mansion, voices could be heard conversing.

The location was a reception room facing a narrow corridor. The interior was adorned with warm colors like orange, featuring multiple round tables, sofas, and armchairs.

This room, filled with antique music boxes and other vintage items, was rather spacious. While the decor exuded luxury, it lacked the feel of a formal reception area and instead resembled more of a space for relaxation and gathering.

Indeed, this room was often used by members as a lounge for conversations.

There were only two elven women present in the room.

To be precise, one of them was a Half-Elf.

The Half-Elf lady seemed to be an acquaintance brought along by Riviria. She wore glasses and a crisp black suit paired with slacks, her appearance elegant and refined.

At that moment, she sat primly with her hands neatly folded on her lap, her posture rigid, appearing somewhat uneasy as she exchanged casual words with Riviria.

She had visited the Loki Familia despite the suspicious glare of the doorman, all for a Guild mission.

‘As expected, this task is quite troublesome…’

Eina silently complained in her mind.

‘And Izay, not being here when I came looking for him—same crime!’

Fortunately, she happened to bump into Riviria earlier; otherwise, Eina would likely have turned back home today.

Speaking of their relationship, Eina and Riviria were barely related?

Eina’s mother was a close friend of Riviria’s. By generation, Eina should address Riviria as ‘Aunt’.

Not long after, a figure carrying a backpack passed by the reception room.

“Izay, hold on.”

Riviria, noticing the presence at the door, immediately called out to stop him.

“Hmm?”

Izay, who had been lost in thought and hadn’t noticed anyone in the reception room, stopped and turned around at the sound.

“Teacher and… Eina?”

Blinking a few times, Izay forced a polite smile onto his face.

“Isn’t this Eina? Long time no see, how did you end up in Twilight Manor? And with Teacher?”

—By now, someone had completely chosen to forget the past conflicts between himself and the Half-Elf lady.

“Why am I here? Naturally, I came to look for you~ Long time no see, Mr. Izay~ How have you been?”

Upon seeing her target, Eina smiled brightly, her tone gradually turning dangerous.

Izay waved his hand, still unaware of the severity of the situation.

“It’s been so-so~ So, why are you looking for me?”

“What for? Of course, it’s about the three months you spent avoiding me after deceiving me~”

—???


—!!!

His mindset shifted abruptly as buried memories suddenly resurfaced, causing Izay to involuntarily inhale a sharp breath.

What… wasn’t he consciously reducing his visits to the Guild Headquarters just during the first few days? After that, he had completely forgotten about the whole thing…

“Deception?”

Mom-san suddenly cast a wary glance.

“Hmph, not really, right? Eina, you’re making a fuss over this?”

Indeed, objectively speaking, Izay had deceived Eina.

But isn’t it fine for adventurers to accept quests?

This matter shouldn’t be serious, right?

Moreover, hasn’t it already been three months? There’s no reason to settle accounts now, hmm! There must be another reason!

For some reason, Izay began to reflect carefully, then concluded that there was definitely something fishy going on!

“Why wouldn’t it be serious? I’m mad, alright?”

Upon hearing this, Eina lifted her chin defiantly, answering with confidence.

‘You’re mad but came so late? That statement wouldn’t even convince Aqua…’

Though he wanted to say that,

Izay stole a glance at Riviria beside him, whose face clearly read “concern,” and decided against voicing his thoughts.

“Uh… okay, I’m sorry, sumimasen~”

Without hesitation, Izay apologized directly.

Eina rolled her eyes slightly. “Feels so insincere…”

“How could it be? My apology is brimming with sincerity!”

“Is that so? I don’t feel it.”

“…”

Unwilling to dwell on old grudges with her, Izay placed his backpack aside, walked over to the sofa, and asked with a gentle smile.

“So, you must have come for something else, right? Miss Eina is so broad-minded; you wouldn’t possibly be hung up on such trivial matters.”

Using flattery to steer the conversation away, Izay employed a common tactic he knew well—one that worked wonders with children.

As Izay expected, Eina pouted childishly, unwillingly.

“It’s a Guild mission… We hope you can tell us about your activity records in the Dungeon since becoming an adventurer.”

Strictly speaking, this fell within the realm of a request.

And after that little drama, now having to ask Izay for help made Eina feel somewhat conflicted.

“Dungeon activity records? Isn’t that part of an adventurer’s private information? Is the Guild collecting this?”

Before Izay could respond, Riviria reacted first, asking purely out of curiosity.

“Yes, yes, because Mr. Izay levels up too quickly, so…”

“Hope to publish some gained insights as growth consultation for adventurers released by the Guild?”

While Eina was still hesitating, Izay finished her sentence for her.

“Hmm, that’s right… But no need for too much detail. A general outline will suffice. For example, what kind of monsters you fought or what type of Adventurers’ Quests you took.”

Aware that this request was quite difficult, Eina looked down, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

“Speaking of the Adventurers’ Quests I’ve taken, apart from collecting Blue Phoenix butterfly wings and similar drop items, the rest you know…”

“T-to slay Wyverns?”

“Hmm.”

Instantly, Eina slammed her hand on the table, standing up.

“How can we publicly encourage such things!? Aren’t we encouraging adventurers to go to their deaths?”

Even though Izay spoke the truth,

not every adventurer was as monstrous as Izay, capable of hunting Level 2 enhanced Wyverns at Level 1 or Level 4 enhanced Tree Dragons at Level 2!