"Huwaaaahhhh～" ［Grey］
A new m has arrived yet again, and like how Grey always did, he once agaied it with a light stretg of his arms along with a barely audible yet lengthy yawn.
Yesterday, Fritz had successfully arrested Algerio, and along with Gabal, several other aplices were arrested as well, and the Goldstone pany was brought to ruins in just a single night.
After the arrest, the i servants in Algerio's household were freed from their work tracts, and are now being helped out by Fritz to find new jobs so that they still tio earn a living.
A gift had also arrived fras just before the arrest. Even when Grey had told him to not fret over it, he still went ahead and shrey with presents. Most of which were various pastries which Grey took a liking upon. Yuna and Eliza were also delighted by Argas' presents.
There was also the time where Grey saw Yuna with makeup on. Eve was just a light application, Yuna looked very different. Just remembering about it again was enough to make his heart race like mad.
As Grey recollected the events that had happehe day before, he felt like sleeping in the very fortable bed once again. Although his body wasn't really tired, the same thing couldn't be said to his mind.
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"Elder Brrey, hurry up! I wa already!" ［Eliza］
Just as Grey was about to sprawl leisurely in the fortable bed, a loud banging echoed throughout the room. The perpetrator was her than Eliza who was excited for breakfast.
As the days passed by, Eliza has beore attached to Grey and Yuna as if they really were her older siblings. With their bonds deepening, Eliza has also bee less restraiowards the two. She started to act more spoiled towards them.
Well, her Grey nor Yuna minded Eliza's personality. Even whes spoiled from time to time, she still knows her limits and tries her hardest to be siderate to them. She also doesn't pin no matter how hard the training is.
"Just wait a minute! I'm still preparing myself!" ［Grey］
A few mier, Grey walked out of the room and headed to the kit with Eliza, where she enthusiastically watched him cook breakfast with Rhodes and the other chefs.
Yuna was also there, cooking her own dish. But she didn't try to get close to where Grey was. She didn't want to look at him as she could still remember Grey's flustered face, making her heart beat like crazy. The two were experieng the same thing, but they didn't know that.
Upon finishing his dish for the day, Grey left the kit and took a quick bath to refresh himself. The moment he soaked ih, the fatigue inside his mind quickly washed away as if it wasn't eveo begin with.
"Haah... Bathing really is great." ［Grey］
Grey heaved a low breath as he tio enjoy the hot bath. Especially when it was such a rge bath and he was the only ohere. It was like he was the king of the bath.
After the bath, Grey wore a ge of clothes and then joined everyone in breakfast, wherein only Eliza looked like the one who wasn't tired. But even though they were tired, everybody still ate their meals heartily.
Grey had almost finished with my meal when suddenly, he remembered something important that he fot to ask Fritz yesterday.
"ht, Fritz. Now that Algerio has been arrested, are our jobs finished?" ［Grey］
"Hmm... I think it is. Don't worry, I'll send you the payment ter." ［Fritz］
"It's alright, there's o rush... Also, although we're thankful for letting us stay over, I think we'll be going back to the inn now that we have finished our quest." ［Grey］
"Un! We had a wonderful stay here, thank you very much!" ［Yuna］
Yuna and Grey had already decided about it quite some time ago that after they finish their job, they would be going back to the "Blue Spring" inn they had previously stayed at.
Although the mansion was a wonderful experience for the both of them, the thought of damaging something expensive really pces quite a burden on their minds. After all, everything ihe room was quite valuable,
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A pair of spoon and fork suddenly fell down from the table, hitting the floor. The owner of those utensils was Eliza whose face tairaces of shock as tears started to form on her eyes.
"What's wrong Liz?" ［Yuna］
"Uuu... Elder Sister Yuna and... hic... Elder Brrey are... hic... leaving... hic... I don't want that! No! No! No! I want them... hic... to stay!" ［Eliza］
Tears flowed out furiously of Eliza's eyes as she started throwing a rge tantrum. She has already bee so attached to Grey and Yuna that she wahem to stay no matter what.
After all, before the two came into the mansion, she was mostly alone, only able to i with the servants. Eveheir statuses acted as a barrier between her and the servants. It was only when Grey and Yuna came that she became a lot more cheerful like a normal child would be.
"Don't worry, Liz, we're going to visit you everyday." ［Yuna］
"Yeah, and we'll bring back gifts for you." ［Grey］
"No! I want you... hic... to stay with... hic,.. me!" ［Eliza］
"But Liz, we still have other jobs to do." ［Yuna］
"Then... hic... I'll go with you!" ［Eliza］
Grey and Yuna tried to vince Eliza that they will be visiting her from time to time, but the tter stayed adamant. In fact, it only made things worse as Eliza really wao stay with them.
"Liz, don't be unreasonable! Grey and Yuna still have their own jobs. You 't monopolize them." ［Fritz］
"But... hic... But... hic... I just want... them to be... with me..." ［Eliza］
It was only when her father reprimanded her that Eliza became more quiet and tried to behave herself. Evehe tears trig down her face didn't stop from flowing. She became quiet but it didn't mean she had agreed to what her father said.
As time passed, more and more tears flowed out from Eliza's eyes. Seeing her like that, Grey and Yuna's hearts ached a little. Even Fritz, who wao scold her, felt as if his heart was being torn the more he looked at his g daughter.
It wasn't that Eliza didn't uand their words, she just didn't want to give in. She reminded Grey and Yuna of Helen who was als when they departed, only that it was an adorable little girl this time.
"Haaah... Alright, alright, we'll stay. We'll stay as long as your father agrees to it. Right, Yuna?" ［Grey］
"Un... As long as it makes Liz happy." ［Yuna］
Not being able to resist her g face, Yuna and Grey agreed to Eliza's request on the dition that Fritz agrees to it. Hearing their dition, Eliza looked at Fritz with teary eyes that could easily break one's heart.
"Haah... So long as you don't ask unreasohings from them." ［Fritz］
"Uuu... Thank you... Father! Thank you... Elder Sister Yuna and... Elder Brrey! I... I love you all!" ［Eliza］
Eliza expressed her gratitude with a half g and half smiling face. She then hugged her father, Grey, and Yuna oer another. She knew she was being selfish and was happy that the three granted her wish.
In the end, they were all powerless against Eliza, and it was agreed Grey and Yuna stay over the mansion while they are still at Moterno. The power of a g child was just too much for them to handle.
Grey's heart started to ache whearted to imagine just how Eliza would react when he and Yuna finally went back to Galderia. It will probably be another round of Eliza g her eyes out.
"Your lordship, the guests have arrived." ［Rosa］
Just as they all finished eating their breakfast, Rosa suddeered the dining hall and notified Fritz on some people's arrival. It seemed urgent that it caught Grey and Yuna's attention.
"Tell them I'll be there in a minute." ［Fritz］
Having heard Fritz's response, Rosa then bowed politely and silently left to carry out her task. Fritz also went ahead and fixed himself up to meet the said quests.
"Visitors?" ［Grey］
"You could say that. They're knights from the capital that are seo participate in the Labyrinth of Death's opening." ［Fritz］
Fritz answered nontly as he stood up from his seat, preparing to go out ahe knights the kingdom had sent over.
As the treasures ihe byrinth will be owned by whoever obtai. Kingdoms from all around the world send military forces to try and collect as many treasures as they could. Treasures which could easily equal a few month's earnings of a rge city.
pared to adventurers, knights on average were more powerful, if the adventurers' bat power averages at about 35, same with the soldiers, knights average at 80 or so. Just thinking about it made Grey a little curious.
"Hey, Fritz, could we meet them?" ［Grey］
"There's no problem with that, but why all of a sudden...?" ［Fritz］
"I'm just curious, that's all." ［Grey］
"I want to go as well." ［Yuna］
"Me too!" ［Eliza］
Because of Grey!/ sudden request, everyone ended up going out of the mansion to wele the knights. Eliza who was once g has also gone back to her usual eic self.
"Greetings, Vist Landevar! 12th Legion ander, Lt. ander Gustav von Geldoria, rep for arrival! We'll be in your care once again." ［Gustav］
The moment they all went out to wele the knights, a rge middle-aged man with a muscur build and bearded face suddenly greeted Fritz with a loud booming voice, introdug himself formally.
??Appraisal?? ［Grey］
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[Salferine]
[Name] Gustav von Geldoria
[Race] Human
[Sex] Male
[Age] 39
[Status] Healthy
[Mana Capacity] 756 [Mana Quality] D
[bat Power] 632 [Threat Level] C
[Attribute] Lightning [Magic Proficy] Intermediate (41%)
[Css] Lancer [on Proficy] Intermediate (43%)
[Physical Enha] 45%
[Ability] Super Strength (2☆)
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Seeing his status s, Grey khat he was strong by the world's standards. But when he saw his age, Grey could clearly tell that Vanessa and Kirt were the strange ones for being young and powerful at the same time.
"What's with that formality, Gustav? That's really not like you." ［Fritz］
"Hahaha! You really know me too, Fritz." ［Gustav］
"Haah... You are my brother-in-w, after all." ［Fritz］
At first, the man looked serious, but after seeing his maniacal ughter, Grey and Yuna cluded that he was just another carefree person. It remihem of a certain Guildmaster who shall not be named.
"Good m, Uncle Gustav!" ［Eliza］
"Oh, Good m, Liz. Looks like you've grown taller again." ［Gustav］
"Un!" ［Eliza］
Following her father's greeting, Eliza also went ahead and greeted her uncle. Although they didn't look any little bit reted to one ahey seemed to be rather close to one another.
"Ah... By the way, Fritz. Who are these youngsters with you." ［Gustav］
"ht..." ［Fritz］
Hearing Gustav ask while he looked at Grey and Yuna's general dire, Fritz responded as if he had fottewo of them were there. After all, it was the first time Fritz has weled the knights with them.
"This is Grey and Yuna, I've hired them to be Liz's bodyguard for a few days. Though their jobs are dohey will still be staying at the mansion." ［Fritz］
"I'm Grey. It's a pleasure to meet you." ［Grey］
"Yuna. o meet you." ［Yuna］
"Hm...? Grey and Yuna...? where have I heard those names...?" ［Gustav］
Rather thaing them back, Gustav only pondered over their names as he tried to recall where he heard them from. It only took a few seds for him to recall the things he wao remember.
"Ah! I apologize for my rudeness, Your Excellencies, t Grey, tess Yuna! I've heard so many tales of you two from Lt. General Fistra. It's an honor to finally meet you!" ［Gustav］
Gustav quickly bowed his head as soon as he remembered their identities, making Grey and Yuna quite dumbfounded by his sudden as. It was a rea the two have now gotten aced to.
But even though he has already gotteo that kind of rea, there was ohing which brey. It was the sed half where he heard something about Vanessa's tales about them.
"Umm... Lt. ander Gustav... What kind of stories did Big Sisー I mean Lt. General Fistra tell you...?" ［Grey］
"Well... There was a story where you defeated an oppo as strong as a lesser dragon. There was also one where the two of you had annihited a horde of orcs. Oh, and she also mentiohat Lady Yuna could destroy B-rank enemies with ease!" ［Gustav］
While it was questionable how Vanessa had gotten her hands on their feats as adventurers, Grey and Yu relief whehing Vanessa had said were all true. Unluckily, that relief didn't st long...
"Ah, there was also one where you destroyed a whole mountain, and annihited an ogre ihan a minute. She eveioned you two being able to take oire Alfrione army without breaking a sweat!" ［Gustav］
... As the moment Gustav tio run his mouth, more and more exaggerated and made-up stories started to appear. It made Grey in particur shout Vanessa's h annoyanside his heart.
Ao give Vanessa a piece of his mind briefly popped up inside of Grey's mind, but he quickly dismissed the thought. Even if he does that, he probably won't win against her. After all, Vanessa is Vanessa.
"Hmm... Now that I think about it, I haven't really seen how you two fight. How about we have a practice match?" ［Gustav］
"Now, now, isn't that too much to ask on your first meeting, Gustav?" ［Fritz］
"e on, it's just for fun. Also, these knights of mine are getting a bit cocky. I could use a hand to teach them how vast the world is. What do you say, Lrey? Lady Yuna?" ［Gustav］
A sudden request from Gustav was hurled trey and Yuna. Fritz tried to stop him but it was useless. His eyes full of determination didn't allow him to give in to su opportunity.
"I don't mind. We also haven't gotten much exercise tely." ［Grey］
"Me too! I also want to see how strong the knights are!" ［Yuna］
"Haah... Then I'll allow you all to use the practice grounds, just try to not destroy anything." ［Fritz］
"Hahahaha! It's settled then!" ［Gustav］
Hearing Grey and Yuna's answers, Fritz was left with no choice but to agree to Gustav's sudden proposal. The tter ughed boisterously as soon as he heard a firmation from Fritz.
With the venue already decided, Gustav then ordered the knights to follow him, and headed there. Grey and pany then followed suit. When they arrived there, Gustav then annouhe practice match to the knights and expihe rules briefly.
The rules Gustav made were simple. In order to win, one side must knock out all the oppos from the other side. The use of any form of magic or any able items was forbidden, and one would be disqualified if the rules are broken.
It was also decided that Yuna will be the oo fight against the knights. Grey also wao have a go at it, but when it came to Yuna, he immediately ceded that pce to her.
"Alright, then begin!" ［Gustav］
Gustav annouhe start of the match with a loud booming voice, but rather than attag, the knights only pined why they were made to fight a delicate-looking teenage elven girl.
It was only logical for them to pin, who wouldn't? Just from a single gnce, one could tell that it was more than 300 against 1. Just the numbers alone were already overwhelming.
"Hey, Missy, you surrender for us? We really don't wan you hurt, okay?"
One of the knights said as he tried to pat Yuna's head, but before he could do so, Yuna disappeared from her view and when she reappeared, she already knocked out the knight with the hilt of her dagger.
"ht. I fot to mention, Lady Yuna is much strohan Lt. General Fistra!" ［Gustav］
Gustav decred his statement with his booming voice again. It was a statement which was obviously a big fat lie. He just wao lower the knights' guards and have some fun.
"You've got to be kidding us!"
"Hey, don't drop yuards!"
"Let's er her!"
Hearing Gustav's words and seeing how quickly Yuna knocked out one of them, the knights quickly became alert and became vigint. They formed a goal to defeat the young dy before them.
The knights charged towards Yuna but just like what she previously did, Yuna vanished from their sight once again. When she appeared once again, she was already oher end of the charging knights, and knocked out about 30 of them.
Yuna was utilizing her "Nihility" ability. She was like a ghost which appears out of nowhere aroys the enemy without them even notig her presence.
"Don't let yuard down! She appeー"
"Behind you!"
"Where is shー"
Oer the other, the knights fell by Yuna's hands. Rather than a practice match, it looked like a one-sided beatdown. Not even a minute has passed, but the knights' numbers already dwio a quarter of what it inally was.
"Hm... This is my first time seeing Yuna fight." ［Fritz］
"Hahaha! She's just like how Lt. General Fistra described her!" ［Gustav］
"Elder Sister Yuna is amazing!" ［Eliza］
While the knights were suffering a crushi in the hands of Yuna, the three spectators showered her with praises. Eliza in particur was super proud of her Elder Sister.
Meanwhile, Grey only felt pity for the knights. It was a lesson they have to learn to lessen their coess. Thankfully, they weren't allowed to use magic, otherwise, Yuna would have already obliterated them.
A few more seds passed and the st knights finally fell, and thus the match was cluded with Yuna winning one-sidedly. Yuna didn't even break a sweat even with all the movements she did.
When the knights regained sciousness, they received a lecture from Gustav and they apologized to Yuna, but...
"Lt. ander, please let us have another match!"
"Maybe we could win a fight with the young man there."
"Yeah, we'll prove our worth as knights."
... the knights asked to have another bout, but this time, they wanted Grey as their oppo. They still haven't learnt their lesson.
"No, no, no, there's no way you'll win against Grey. If I were to estimate, he should be about 5 times strohan me." ［Yuna］
But of course, Yuna shot down their hopes befustav could even agree to their request. Grey oher hand was a little happy that he also have a go against the knights.
"You really didn't learn your lesson, did you? Lrey, I would like to ask you to educate them once more." ［Gustav］
As soon as Gustav gave the signal, another practice match began, and just like the previous ohe knights were defeated one-sidedly. It couldn't even be called a practice match.
"S-Sorry!"
"Please five us!"
"Uwaaah!"
That day, the knights gained an unfettable experience, and the motto of Galderia's adventurer's guild was engraved to their souls, and that is to never judge a book by its cover.
CHAPTER 50 END
