It’s Convenient That Danna-Sama Isn’t Interested in Me. I’ll Make a Name for Myself as an Adventurer! – Chapter 34

Chapter 34: The Work Isn’t Done Until You Get Home
ㅤThe big job was over, and Edra departed for the royal capital to receive her next request, while I set off for Blood Territory.
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ㅤ’I miss the mansion’s bed~!’
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ㅤI never thought I would feel so at home in Blood Territory.
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ㅤI was planning to take public carriages back, but thanks to Christina-sama’s arrangements, I was given a horse. My backside is sore, but I can move at my own pace.
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ㅤ’Just get back quickly! That’s what she meant, right~?’
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ㅤOf course, a horse is not cheap, so I gratefully accepted it. Edra was overjoyed as well. She even invited me to travel together part of the way.
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ㅤ”Let’s go together until Eprio Town. Tempest’s stories are interesting! I want to hear more.”
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ㅤShe was wide-eyed with surprise when she saw the unusual relationship between me and Christina-sama…… no, the black-haired maid,
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ㅤ”We just happened to work together a while ago.”
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ㅤThe Neville reconstruction is more of a large-scale project than a job, and it’s Danna-sama who’s doing it, not me, but it’s not far off the mark. The party before that, where there was a bit of trouble, I also considered it a job……
ㅤEdra didn’t press me further because she knew I wouldn’t just blab about the details of a job related to royalty. She seemed satisfied just knowing that we were acquaintances. As expected.
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ㅤ”Speaking of which, I heard they’ve started mining magic stones in Blood Territory too.”
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ㅤSeeing that I was already wearing the ring, Edra seemed to remember. It was her first time seeing a magic stone as well, and she was looking at it with amusement, fascinated by how its color changed depending on the angle.
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ㅤ”Yes, that’s right. But this magic stone is of quite high quality…… It doesn’t seem like something that would be mined in our country, let alone Blood Territory.”
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ㅤMagic stones differ slightly depending on their origin. The quality also varies. The ones from Blood Territory are currently being appraised by specialists. However, Victor happily reported that the quality seems to be quite good.
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ㅤ”The dagger I received is probably made in the Adneria Empire.”
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ㅤLook, she said, showing me the blade. It had a pattern engraved on it that looked like a plant I had never seen before. According to Edra, this is a characteristic of weapons from the Adneria Empire. She told me, a little sadly, that a former comrade of hers had taught her that.
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ㅤThe peaceful countryside road continued. The visibility was good, so I could quickly notice anything if it happened. Today, I planned to stay at an inn in a small town a little further ahead. Two female adventurers, we could chat endlessly. It reminded me of walking home from school in my previous life.
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ㅤ’Well, I wasn’t riding a horse though.’
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ㅤBut our enjoyable time was cut short.
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ㅤ”……Something’s coming.”
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ㅤThree men on horseback were approaching from the opposite direction. They looked like mercenaries. Edra placed her hand on the sword at her waist, and I subtly prepared my hand so I could activate magic at any moment, just in case.
ㅤThey seemed to have noticed us too, and the man who appeared to be their leader quickly approached.
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ㅤ”Have you seen a man with black hair and a blonde woman!?”
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ㅤHe seemed quite frantic.
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ㅤ”We came from Flores Territory using this road, but we haven’t seen anyone like that.”
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ㅤEdra answered honestly. I wasn’t sure if it was okay to answer since I didn’t know what kind of people they were. I mean, they could be bad guys.
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ㅤ’But if Edra is answering, does that mean it’s okay?’
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ㅤAlthough it’s only been a short time, I know that Edra is a kind person. She’s gentle and friendly towards powerless children, women, and the elderly. Perhaps because of her dignified appearance, I’ve even seen her being popular with women.
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ㅤ”Ah! You’re…… Edra from the Dresia Mercenary Corps!?”
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ㅤAnother man from behind suddenly shouted. Apparently, he was an acquaintance of Edra’s. She must have noticed him first and that’s why she revealed information.
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ㅤ”Dresia…… I see, that must have been tough.”
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ㅤKnowing that the mercenary corps had been destroyed, they spoke to Edra with concern in their voices.
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ㅤ”Thanks. So, did something happen?”
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ㅤEdra replied curtly. Perhaps she didn’t want to talk about it in depth.
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ㅤ”Actually, the Ojou-sama of the Dot Trading Company seems to have eloped with an adventurer…… We were hired in a hurry and are searching everywhere for them.”
ㅤ”Oh my……”
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ㅤI couldn’t help but let out a gasp. To think I’d actually encounter such an event.
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ㅤThey were the Stiria Mercenary Corps. A small group, but with many skilled members who were former adventurers…… Edra told me later.
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ㅤ”The truth is, the Ojou-sama who we were assigned to protect fell in love at first sight with an adventurer named Relph, and she ran away from home to chase after him after he left.”
ㅤ”Dot-san can’t seem to accept that…… So, they might not be together.”
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ㅤWith exasperated looks on their faces, the three of them got back on their horses and left.
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ㅤ’Way to go! You’ve got guts, Ojou-sama.’
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ㅤShe’s my type of woman.
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ㅤ”The Dot Trading Company is in the larger town two towns over, right?”
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ㅤIt’s a trading company that also does business with Blood Territory. They mainly handle monster materials used for medicine.
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ㅤ”Yeah. We might get a reward if we find them, so let’s take it slow.”
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ㅤEdra chuckled mischievously as if she was joking. She seemed to be intrigued by the story as well.
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ㅤ”After this, I bet they’ll think about hiring a female adventurer to protect the Ojou-sama.”
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ㅤThe thing is, the Adventurer’s Guild actually recommended Edra for the Dot Trading Company’s escort request, but they were rejected because they thought a male adventurer would be stronger and more reliable.
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ㅤ”Well, in the end, it was good because I was able to take on a bigger job.”
ㅤ”Looking down on adventurers…… There really are rich people who don’t understand coolness. Even if you don’t intend to fall, you fall…… That’s love.”
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ㅤHe gallantly rushes to her rescue when she’s in trouble, defeats the enemy, and extends a hand asking, “Are you alright?” For the Ojou-sama who lived a sheltered life, that alone is a life-changing event.
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ㅤ”There are merchants who think they’re more popular because they have money.”
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ㅤWell, in reality, it’s a world where you’re popular just because you have money. But for the Ojou-sama who was already rich, it probably wasn’t that important.
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ㅤWe laughed together as we talked about such things. We were making light of it because we didn’t really think we’d find the Ojou-sama. It had been a week since she disappeared. She probably wasn’t around here.
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ㅤ–BOOM!!!
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ㅤSuddenly, we heard an explosion in the distance. And when we looked in the direction of the sound,
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ㅤ”……Is that……?”
ㅤ”No way……”
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ㅤWhile the peaceful rural scenery continued, something golden was running towards us through the green grasslands.
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ㅤ”H-Help meeeee!!!”
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ㅤA woman who noticed us screamed in terror. At the same time, we heard a howl like a dog’s.
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ㅤ’A wolf-type monster!?’
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ㅤWithout even confirming with each other, Edra and I quickly turned our horses towards the voice.
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ㅤ”I’ll handle it, so take the Ojou-sama and run!”
ㅤ”Roger that!”
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ㅤI abandoned my horse mid-way and used Flight Magic for the first time in a while. I flew past the blonde Ojou-sama and stood before the five Wargs. Apparently, the Ojou-sama had used a hand bomb or something. Their fur was slightly singed.
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ㅤ’Their fur won’t be worth anything even if I skin them.’
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ㅤThey were growling, but Wargs have a nature of not attacking opponents they can’t defeat. Seeing me, they realized that even five against one, they didn’t stand a chance, and began to back away slowly.
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ㅤ”We’re close to a village, so I can’t let you go.”
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ㅤSo, I pointed my finger and, after a long time, BANG! A bullet of flame pierced through the Wargs.
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ㅤThe Ojou-sama of the Dot Trading Company seemed to have lost her strength from relief. She was sitting on the ground, completely limp.
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ㅤ”My name is Catherine Dot…… This time…… Thank you for saving my life……”
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ㅤDespite being in a daze, she tried to continue speaking with a blank expression, as if she had to express her gratitude. I gently handed her some water, which she gulped down and choked on.
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ㅤContrary to my expectations, this Catherine Ojou-sama was properly equipped as an adventurer. There was no hint of frivolity about her. Considering she had hidden herself from the mercenary corps and used a hand bomb to escape the monsters, she must have been quite prepared.
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ㅤ’All that’s left is to hand her over to the mercenary corps or the Dot Trading Company.’
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ㅤWould I get a small reward? They must have heard the explosion earlier, and the Stiria Mercenary Corps would probably arrive soon. Edra seemed to be thinking the same thing. Relieved that she was safe, she was brushing the dirt off Catherine’s soiled adventurer clothes.
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ㅤ”Phew……”
ㅤ”Have you calmed down?”
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ㅤFinally, her mind and body seemed to have relaxed. Catherine thanked us again. And then, suddenly, she grabbed my and Edra’s hands with a desperate look,
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ㅤ”Please! Could you help me find someone!?”
ㅤShe pleaded.
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ㅤ”There’s someone I absolutely have to meet…… You’re adventurers, right!? I’ll pay you a reward!”
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ㅤAnd so, in the end, we decided to help her.
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ㅤ’I, I want to go home…… I want to sleep in a soft bed……!’
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ㅤMy wish was postponed for a while.