The Great Sword is not the Main Body!

Certainly, Urspher was a city, so if you got lost once, you wouldn't be able to find your lodging...

Alba was also a pretty big town, I thought.

That was the blood of a bird's foot... no, the blood of a bird's toe.

Plus, with the Karahan Mountains behind me, it really was... like looking at a painting.

"I returned the carriage and left the horse at the stable... so should we go to the guild now?"

"Yes."

"I don't know how long Hephaestus will take. But he said he would be there by evening..."

That's right.

Hephaestus went to buy various necessary materials.

I told him to finish the maintenance quickly and go to Karahan, but he insisted until the end that it would be better to make sure just in case...

I had no choice but to agree.

The Master is not that weak, so it's okay or something.

If it's the Yuria I remember... it seems okay since she doesn't die easily.

Anyway!

I like it!

Actually, I didn't have any choice but to accept... I accepted happily!

I wanted to experience the effects of the fragments soon!

I can't remember if it was thirst or madness... I think it was thirst?

No... maybe both.

Anyway, I hope it happens soon!

This time, there won't be a great sword all day... but I can just stay at the dorm with Rubia...

Oh, but... you'll stay with me this time too...?
You won't leave me and go anywhere, right...?

"Until Hephaestus comes, should we look around the market? And while we're at it, let's buy some strawberry jelly. What do you think?"

"Huh...! Je, jelly... I like it!"

"Hehehe... Okay. Then let's go to the guild first."

I held onto the hand that was outstretched and walked toward the guild that was visible in the distance.

After a while, The thing that had been bothering me since earlier... came out.

“Um... But, Rubia. At the checkpoint earlier... Was it okay if I did that...?”

Rubia usually wore a robe that obstructed her perception... But at the checkpoint earlier, she took it off as if it was annoying.

Thanks to that, people's eyes were focused on us...

People rushed in... Um...

Thanks to that, we didn't have to wait in line and it was over in an instant...

But I really had a hard time...

“Ah... Yes. Now, well... um, it's okay.”

Her expression seemed to be swallowing her words.

“By any chance... If people report it and the Knights come rushing in like that time...”

“Mr. Jur will do something about that. It's okay for now.”

The word "for now" was a bit... awkward, though.

For now, I nodded.

Rubia must have some kind of plan.

Even if the Knights come, I can protect them.

Probably... If I adapt to the fragments properly, I think I can beat Platinum, if not Master.

In fact, the fragments were as effective as the unique ability in the game.

Well... There are some penalties, but.

But the effect is amazing, so I have to endure it.

While I was picturing in my head how I would deal with the Knights when they come.

“Ah, we’ve finally arrived.”

I arrived at the Urspheric Adventurer’s Guild.

It was on a different level from Alba.

It was a building with an enormous size and a marble finish that looked incredibly luxurious.

I don’t know the color, but even if I just look at it roughly... It’s gray.

Anyone can tell that this is gray!

“Whew... Shall we go in?”

“Yes...!”

Rubia opened the guild door with a very nervous look.

Then, an incredibly serious atmosphere swept over me.

Alba's guild was run like a pub, so it was very noisy.

There was no such atmosphere here at all.

Uh... how should I put it.

It's like a bank?

Or... a military service examination center that you have to visit before going to the military...?

Anyway... I hate it.

I really hate it...

"Noah? What's wrong?"

"Oh, uh... no... just yeah, I remember the old days..."

I must have unconsciously squeezed Rubia's hand tightly.

Rubia was looking down at me with an incredibly worried expression...

"Um... it's okay... let's go to the reception desk quickly..."

"... Okay. If you have any trouble, you have to tell me?"

"Yes..."

I slightly relaxed my grip and took my feet off before Rubia.

The reception desk was located at the innermost part.

On the way, there was a huge request bulletin board, an aptitude test room, a request reception desk, etc.

All the necessary facilities were neatly organized.

It's really different from Alba.

Ji-ik- Tak- Ji-ik- Tak-

...I wanted to go to the reception desk while making as little noise as possible.

Because of the greatsword dragging on the floor... many adventurers started looking this way.

And the murmurs...

This is... This is just like Alba...

“Certainly... Noah is drawing attention. Hehe...”

I was walking with my body hunched over... Rubia giggled and teased me.

“Lu, Rubia looks suspicious too...? Huh...”

“It's because she's cute...”

“She's not cute... Well, she's cool.”

“Huh? Noah?”

What is that annoying nasal sound...?

“Ugh... I hate Rubia...”

I let go of Rubia’s hand for no reason because I was so pissed off.

I heard Rubia’s surprised voice, but I ignored it and walked to the reception desk.

When I arrived at the reception desk, the receptionist who found me was...

“Hello!! I’m Shur, the receptionist of Ursphere!! What business do you have here!!”

“Ugh!”

She greeted me with an incredibly... incredibly loud voice... so I instinctively threw myself into Rubia’s arms, who was coming from behind.

“Ru, Rubia... I, that person is weird...”

“Doesn’t Noah need me anymore? He just let go of my hand and went on his own just now.”

But... Rubia also got upset.

Uh, what should I do...

“Uuuuu... Mi, Hib- I’m sorry... Heuheu...”

People’s eyes are gathering... and the receptionist is startling me... and that makes me scream strangely.

Even though all those eyes are gathering... when Rubia pushes me away...

Tears start to flow...

My friendliness and sociality stats are so low... I’m so resentful.

“Heuheu... But, but... Lu... Rubia teased me first... Heuheu... teased me... Heuheu... But, I’m sorry, uh... Please help me... Heuheu...”

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As the people’s chatter grows louder, my body starts to tremble.

The more it feels like that... I hug Rubia’s collar even tighter.

I think it lasted a little while.
Rubia’s body gradually started to shake.

I was scared of people staring at me, so I narrowed my gaze...

I widened it slightly and looked at Rubia.

But...

But...!!

“Rubia... Hehe... G, right now... I’m holding back laughter...”

“Pheuheu- Hehahahahaha! Ahhh... If you cry so sadly because I was joking... Hehe... Oh, I’m going crazy... It was a joke. I’m sorry, Noah.”

I hate you.
I hate you so much...

If I hate you... I’m afraid you’ll do it again like before...

I can’t hate you... Ugh.

“If you’re sorry... Help me... That, that person’s voice is... You... Too loud...”

I buried my face in Rubia’s arms.
The shaking stopped a little... a little.

“Hehehe... Okay. Okay, let’s go.”

Rubia’s hand, which had been stroking my head for a while, grabbed mine.

I nodded obediently and followed Rubia.

Pathetic... so very pathetic.

At Alba... it wasn't like this.
Is it because it's quiet here...

Also... I'm not used to it... and there are a lot of people...

I think I'm going to forget how to walk.

When I... walked, how did I move my arms...

What was the angle of my neck?
What was my expression...?
Where was my tongue in the first place...?

Ugh...! I'm going crazy...!!

It's all because of my stats!!
I'm not usually like this!!

"Ahem, hello. Uh... I'm sorry about what happened just now. I'm... a newbie... so I guess I got carried away."

Just now... the receptionist named Shuru who had been yelling so loudly...

This time, she lowered her head in an incredibly quiet voice.

If it was going to be like this... why didn't you do it like this from the beginning!!

For nothing... I'm the only one who's embarrassed...@@novelbin@@

Hiding behind Rubia, I just nodded obediently.

"Thank you... Then... What kind of work did you come to see?"

"Oh, I'll explain that."

Rubia, lowering her voice, began to explain in detail what happened in Loholan.

The more she listened to the explanation, the more shocked the receptionist's face became.

"That's why... I came here. So... Where can I get the punitive money?"

"Huh, uh, ah... uh... Seriously..."

Now, she looked at me with an expression that went beyond shock and filled with fear.

Why am I...

"Um... Mr. Shur?"

"Haa...! Yes, Net..."

"Um... Then are you the head of the Urspher Guild-"

"Is something wrong?"

A woman walking towards us from behind interrupted Rubia’s words and stepped between the receptionist and us.

Rubia quietly looked at the woman, then carefully opened her mouth.

“Oh, I have money to collect from the general manager.”

Huh...?

Lu, Rubia...?

W... What are you talking about like a... loan shark...?

“... Yes?”

“I have money to collect. Me. To the general manager.”

The face of the woman standing in front of me hardened.

“You have money to collect...?”

“Yes. So please call me.”

Rubia hid behind me, frowning as if she was annoyed by the gazes around her.

“... I am the general manager of Ursphere. ‘Le Buize’. Do you have money to give me?”

“Then, let’s talk t’ll be quick. There are too many people listening here… I’ll go somewhere quiet and talk to you.”

A faint anger appeared on Levy’s face.

“What on earth...”

Rubia made a face that seemed to hesitate for a moment.

She spoke with a voice that was also filled with faint anger.

“I came from Loholan.”

Rubia’s voice echoed faintly in the quiet guild.

Then.

All the surrounding eyes turned to this side.

“Huh...”

All the murmurs died down.

“Oh… I’m sorry. I should have checked the registration first...”

Levy glared at Sur behind her, then bowed and pointed inside.

“I have something to tell you besides the punitive damages, so I’ll take you inside.”

“... Yes. Thank you.”

Rubia also bowed her head slightly and held my hand tightly.

And whispered quietly.

“I thought the rumor would spread. It spread faster than I expected.”

“T-That’s right...”

He slowly nodded and approached Rubia a little closer.

“I deliberately went out of my way to go directly to the person in charge, but... I didn’t know it would turn out like this. I’m sorry, Noah.”

“No… So, honestly, I was a little surprised… but I didn’t do it on purpose… It’s okay.”

“Haa… Thank you. But… Don’t you wonder how exaggerated the rumor is? How will Noah look to those people?”

After hearing Rubia’s words, I broadened my perspective.

They were all… looking at me with subtle expressions.

Thank goodness.
Well… I don’t think there were any rumors about beasts or demons or anything like that.

Maybe the receptionist named Shur… just overreacted?

After all, the one who caught Karpeng was… Lucci.

“Hmm... I don't think I have any thoughts-”

[Black hair, greatsword... Blood, blood-drinking demon...!]

“Pheuhup-! Blood-drinking, keuhup- Ah, demon... Hehehehe!”

Ah.

Really.