It’s Convenient That Danna-Sama Isn’t Interested in Me. I’ll Make a Name for Myself as an Adventurer! – Chapter 46

Chapter 46: A Sudden Request
ㅤI’m still a B-rank adventurer. Currently, I’m in the middle of a competition with my Danna-sama, whom I married last year.
ㅤWhether I become an A-rank adventurer first, or Danna-sama rebuilds the town of Neville, which was utterly destroyed by the Chimera. Whoever achieves their goal first will have their wish granted by the other.
ㅤI wish to continue being an adventurer while maintaining our marriage, even if it remains a marriage in name only. Danna-sama wishes for us to live as a real married couple, not just in name. In either case, it’s been decided that I’ll continue being an adventurer……
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ㅤ’I don’t want to lose!’
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ㅤ……With that feeling being my top priority right now, there’s a significant doubt about whether we can make it as a married couple either way. Danna-sama is,
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ㅤ”It’ll be fine since we’re starting with the form!”
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ㅤ……as always, thinking positively.
ㅤActually, I’ve been quite docile towards Danna-sama recently. No, that’s not right. I did unleash my thunder for the first time in a while when I put out a request under the alias Truly to probe Reid……
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ㅤ’I did probe Reid, but he was exceptionally cheerful for some reason, saying he couldn’t talk about the details of the request~’
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ㅤThat’s why I couldn’t get overly angry. I failed to gather evidence, but judging from Danna-sama’s reaction…… he’s probably done something considerably significant.
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ㅤAs for me, I’ve been steadily accumulating achievements and producing results. Yes, diligently. At this rate, I should be able to rise to A-rank before long…… Heine, a Guild staff member I’ve become friendly with, told me this.
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ㅤ”Tempest, you see~~~ when it comes to combat, there’s nothing to complain about~~~ but you lack experience, so to speak…… A-rank is judged on overall ability, unlike before~~~ so if you keep working diligently like this, I think your rank will go up~~~”
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ㅤAccording to Heine, who has been working at the Blood Territory Guild for many years, if you excel in one skill, you can quickly rise to B-rank. Like me. But A-rank is a title given to someone who can be trusted with any request that comes into the Guild. That’s what he told me.
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ㅤ”In Milia’s case, you see~ it was just a matter of timing…… she prioritized reward money, so she lacked the final push in achievements, which was perfect.”
ㅤ”I see. It was a well-deserved promotion.”
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ㅤIt’s a title I definitely want.
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ㅤ’Diligently, huh……’
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ㅤI want it as soon as possible, though.
ㅤThat’s because I’m a little anxious.
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ㅤ”Recently, some really good magic tools have been appearing. On top of that, the hiring of magicians for reconstruction from various places is progressing, and the town of Neville will be restored sooner than expected!”
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ㅤThere couldn’t be any happier news, right? When Danna-sama said that to me with a beaming smile, I wondered what to do. What? Does he already think he’s won!?
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ㅤ’The revival of Neville is something I’d hoped for, but I thought it would take several years……!’
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ㅤEvery territory, including the royal family, of course, is actively involved in the reconstruction, aiming for the magic stone mines. I thought there would be some support, but honestly, this is a miscalculation on my part. Apparently, materials and manpower are pouring in. It’s probably a strategy to sell favors.
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ㅤ’But in the end, as Heine said, I have no choice but to keep accumulating achievements, right?’
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ㅤThere aren’t many requests on the level of royal guard duty. Today, I’m once again staring at the Adventurer’s Guild request board, looking for a good request.
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ㅤ’Lately, there have been a lot of escort requests within Neville or starting and ending in Neville~’
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ㅤShould I shift my base to Neville, which is currently the most popular? I’m not too keen on it, though.
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ㅤ”Did you want to see me!? Huh? No……? Ah, a request……”
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ㅤI can imagine Danna-sama’s rising tension plummeting, and that alone makes me feel guilty.
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ㅤ’Feeling guilty is a rather complicated feeling, you know!’
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ㅤI was aware that the hateful feelings that made me screech have decreased since the stampede……
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ㅤ’Hatred was a source of energy, but it was quite draining.’
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ㅤThis negative emotion, which probably contributed to my initial momentum when I started as an adventurer, has now fizzled out. I have plenty of other sources of energy, so I don’t need this anymore.
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ㅤ’So, should I just toss it away?’
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ㅤWhile I was thinking such virtuous thoughts, I was suddenly addressed from behind.
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ㅤ”E-Excuse me!”
ㅤ”Hm? Ah, excuse me.”
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ㅤIt was a boy with a beautiful face. He had soft blonde hair and deep green eyes. He was probably around ten years old. Perhaps he’s at the age where he’s becoming interested in the work of adventurers.
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ㅤ’But I haven’t seen his face around here before.’
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ㅤWith such well-defined features, I wouldn’t forget him if I had seen him once. He even has a somewhat noble air about him. His demeanor is polite and gentle. Judging from his clothes, he’s not a child who lives in the adventurer town. They’re brand new and spotless.
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ㅤ”No! That’s not it!”
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ㅤWhen I made way for him and tried to leave, the boy hurriedly waved his hand sideways in denial.
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ㅤ”U-Um…… if you’re looking for a request, would you please take mine?”
ㅤ”Eh!?”
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ㅤA direct request, unexpectedly!? I can’t get a rank promotion evaluation without going through the Guild!?
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ㅤ”No, well! I’m going to put out the request now, but I’m in a bit of a hurry, so if you’re looking for work……”
ㅤ”Ah, I see. But you shouldn’t casually approach someone without knowing their rank. There are all sorts of adventurers, you know.”
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ㅤWell, you were right to approach me! You have a good eye!
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ㅤ”That’s right, kid~! If you mess with that woman, you’ll see what happens to you!”
ㅤ”Eh!?”
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ㅤThe boy’s eyes widened in shock, and he looked at me fearfully.
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ㅤ”Hey! Don’t scare the client!”
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ㅤThe adventurers who interjected from the side laughed, saying “Oh, scary,” and quickly left the Guild. I’ll beat them up next time I see them.
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ㅤ”……See! There are pranksters like that. So, what’s your request?”
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ㅤI asked with as much of a smile as possible, trying not to scare him. He was still a little timid, but perhaps thinking it would be rude to me, he straightened his posture and met my gaze.
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ㅤ”Um. I want to go to Neville, so could you escort me?”
ㅤ”Neville? There’s a carriage that leaves once a day from this town.”
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ㅤIt was an unexpected request. I had selfishly assumed it would be something smaller. Escort requests have a high unit price, and as I said earlier, it’s cheaper to take the carriage. The main road is now well-maintained and is no longer a dangerous route.
ㅤPerhaps sensing my suspicion, the boy stammered out his answer.
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ㅤ”Uh…… well…… I have something important……”
ㅤ”Oh, I see. I’m sorry for asking unnecessary questions.”
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ㅤIs he transporting valuables? Then, well, I understand hiring an escort just in case. I understand, but why is this boy doing it? Not an adult? That question remained. But it would be cruel to pry any further. Work is work. It doesn’t matter who the client is.
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ㅤThe boy immediately submitted a request to the Guild reception, and I officially accepted the job.
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ㅤ”We’ll depart tomorrow morning and return to town after noon the following day, is that okay?”
ㅤ”Yes. Thank you.”
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ㅤThe boy said he was going to see his uncle in Neville. Perhaps to help with the family business or something. Many different people are coming and going in that town now.
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ㅤ’That’s another unnecessary inquiry. Just take him there safely and bring him back. That’s all I need to think about.’
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ㅤHowever, in the end, I was going to Neville. Since the inns in that town are currently full, I’ll ask to stay at the mansion…… Danna-sama’s mansion in the territory. The boy said he would stay at his uncle’s place too.
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ㅤThe next day, we departed early in the morning. The carriage had already been arranged by the boy, Daniel, and he was waiting in front of it before me. Even though it’s fifteen minutes before the scheduled time!
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ㅤ”Daniel-sama, you’re early. Aren’t you sleepy?”
ㅤ”C-Call me Daniel!”
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ㅤHe is, after all, a client. This is the first time I’ve had a client so much younger than me, but I wanted to treat him with the same courtesy as I always do. Besides, he didn’t tell me his family name. Perhaps he doesn’t want his family background to be known.
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ㅤ”Huh? Where’s the horse……?”
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ㅤI was planning to ride alongside the carriage on horseback. But there was no horse to be seen.
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ㅤ”Ah…… no, you don’t have to go that far…… I hired you just in case…… would you mind being my companion in the carriage?”
ㅤ”……If that’s what you wish.”
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ㅤOh dear~ This smells fishy. What exactly is this boy hoping for?
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ㅤ’This approach reminds me of Danna-sama somehow.’
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ㅤInside the moving carriage, he was eager to hear my stories. It was clear that he was very curious about me.
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ㅤ”W-When did you want to become an adventurer, Tempest-san?”
ㅤ”Let’s see~ I started thinking about it concretely when I was around eight years old. My magic Sensei used to be an adventurer, and the stories from those days were so interesting.”
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ㅤBesides, if I were an adventurer, I could be independent and free.
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ㅤ’This part about freedom is quite difficult for nobles~’
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ㅤIt’s just sarcastic for a noble whose livelihood is guaranteed to talk about freedom. But this part is a big reason. No matter what I do, my family gets involved, and I can’t do what I want.
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ㅤ”Daniel…… -san, have you decided what you want to do?”
ㅤ”……Yes. I want to be a scholar…… I love astronomy…… and history too.”
ㅤOh. Is he going to tell me this? If I had said I wanted to be a scholar in my previous life, my parents would have been surprised…… My parents in this life would have frowned, but it would probably have been a better reaction than if I had said I wanted to be an adventurer.
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ㅤ”I also like drawing and playing music……”
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ㅤFor some reason, he looks shy and a little guilty. Perhaps it’s difficult to realize that desire due to his family background.
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ㅤ”It’s good to have many things you like.”
ㅤ”Yes!”
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ㅤHis reply was cheerful, so I was relieved.
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ㅤ”What you want to do. You don’t have to give up. Think of different ways and grab it!”
ㅤ”……Yes, you’re right. Yeah. I’ll do my best!”
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ㅤThis time, Daniel answered clearly, as if to convince himself.
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ㅤOur conversation with him continued without interruption. This was probably because Daniel, despite his young age, was knowledgeable and mature for someone who wanted to be a scholar.
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ㅤ”Wow! Chimera research has progressed that far!?”
ㅤ”In the royal capital, they started with literature research, and now they’re excavating and researching Chimeras.”
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ㅤHe told me that’s how they managed to somehow reactivate the giant serpent Chimera that destroyed Neville.
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ㅤ”Ah! That’s Neville!”
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ㅤAfter noon, Daniel excitedly poked his head out of the carriage window.
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ㅤ”Yes, it is.”
ㅤI also looked out the window. Many people were coming and going, also heading towards Neville.
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ㅤ’Wait! Seriously, so many buildings are up……!’
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ㅤI could tell even from a distance. The city walls were also clean. I could see a slightly taller building beyond them.
ㅤThe reconstruction has progressed even further than when I stopped by to escort Christina-sama.
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ㅤ”Daniel-san. Are you sure you’ll be okay going alone?”
ㅤ”……Yes. I want to take a walk before I meet my uncle.”
ㅤ”Is that so……”
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ㅤNeville’s security isn’t bad. Because there are so many unspecified people, Danna-sama is being very careful. But it’s not perfect, and there are petty criminals who commit theft and pickpocketing. If such a well-dressed, handsome boy were to walk around, he would be a target.
ㅤPerhaps because I was worried, the coachman raised his hand. He said he would walk a little distance away. Daniel reluctantly accepted.
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ㅤ’I’m not good enough either!? Let’s not bring that up again.’
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ㅤHe must have his reasons.
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ㅤ”What about you, Tempest-san?”
ㅤ”I’ll head to the inn for now.”
ㅤ”I see…… See you later then.”
ㅤ”Yes. See you tomorrow.”
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ㅤDaniel bowed deeply and disappeared into the crowd.