Chapter 22: Day Break (2)

~Silva POV~

*Klop*

Taking a carriage ride to Shirotsume Town I was enjoying the company I was having with my little ghost friend, but I couldn't help but ask Mavis about her insistence on following me, "Not to be rude but any particular reason why you're tailing on me during my first mission?"

She gives me a smug look having both her arms at her waist with the dress flying as I wait for her input as her dress moves to her legs kicking in the air responding proudly, "Simple. You're too interesting to see this out. My form of joy and entertainment you see, but also a great concern for you as one of my guild members! Genius, right?"

Genius is a strong word… more like freeloader would be appropriate though.

Then again if I were trapped with no form of entertainment I would probably bug or befriend the living shit the thing/person giving me amusement in my living hell.

Sighing at this I merely smiled as I took the chance to relax having a flying ghost girl as company with me. Not a bad way to have someone watching out for me.

Quite literally I might add.

Still, Mavis here does certainly bring more life into this trip than the boring patience and waiting around. That much is certain around these parts.

*Klop*

Listening to the sounds of the carriage taking me to my destinated location Mavis tries to talk to me more with a grin on her face about my technical first quest, "You seem to have a simple job request, Silva. All you need to do is simply infiltrate the mansion and carry off the book correct?"

Giving a curt nod I followed it up with a reply in a serious tone holding my recording Lacrima I bought from the Magic Store, "Yup. But I'm keeping a Recording Lacrima on hand in case I miss something I overlook when heading to Everlue Mansion."

She hums at me before raising an eyebrow or even bringing that item along with me, to begin with, "Hmm… how curious? Were you simply on a simple retrieval mission and yet out of all the items you bring a recording Lacrima? Is there something more than meets the eye mister know it all?"

I couldn't help but be playful with the ghost as I raised my finger near my lips muttering, "It's~ A~ Sec~ ret~"

She merely pouts at me since I need evidence on Everlue to bring him down for good since he confessed mentally to having back dealing along with other nefarious dealings he made during his time in power.

And I plan to take that away when I see any books he has that are worth it considering his a Magic Caster thus it's safe to assume he has some Magic Spell or rather Skill Books lying around for me to investigate and take as I please.

Unfortunately, though as much as I would like the idea, I'm afraid the Magic Council or Rune Knights will ask or search for the missing books so might be best not to take any just to be cautious and not do anything stupid.

Plus, I have a secret weapon that's my Ricochet to deal with Brothers reflecting physical and magical attacks.

As for Virgo, she's surprisingly the least threatening person I should consider. Remembering a bit from the show or manga the Celestial Spirit is only as strong as the amount of Magic Power needed it is to fuel them.

And Everlue lost to Lucy so I feel good about my odds.

If not, then simply using Ricochet along with a <Mana Burst> should get the job at a vital part of their body. Aim for that then they vanish as they can't sustain anymore, vital parts to be damaged for long.

Till then I should enjoy the ride and talk a bit more to the dissatisfied pouting ghost for some attention.

I mean she was a famous mind for her battle tactics I could learn a thing or two from her in the process.

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Getting out of the carriage we finally arrived at Shirotsume Town as Mavis shouts out, "Finally!"

She's certainly a ghost full of energy ain't she?

<Observe>.

[<Observe> LEVEL UP!]

[Shirotsume Town

Description: Shirotsume Town is the town where Everlue and Kaby Melon reside in. Shirotsume is a small town located in a mountainous area. It has a feudalistic government, and Everlue had complete and total control over the town.]

Yeah, that sounds about right.

Checking out the town though it certainly seems small with the stone homes and wooden ones but the most eye-catching is the Mansion at the end of the town nearing the mountains.

Stretching my arms and placing my Rune Sword on my back I talked to Mavis getting her attention as she follows behind, "Alright! Better get this job done lickity split. Best to head to the client to discuss more about the job."

Finishing my stretches Mavis follows suit as we go ahead to the place to which it evidently took us to another mansion listening to Mavis comment, "That's a pretty impressive mansion. I see… if he's willing to pay 200,000J for one book with this place it's safe to assume his rich."

Nope.

Knocking on the door I heard the sound of someone as they speak up, "Who might you be?"

I replied in a calm tone to the person at the other end of this home, "I'm from the Fairy Tail Wizard Guild –"

"Shh!!! Keep your voice down!!"

Till I got suddenly interrupted by the noise of a man with Mavis tilting her head confused as I then hear the man's voice again, "Forgive my rudeness, but could you enter via backdoor?"

I agreed as I did so with Mavis already phasing through the building probably curious as I did as I was told and entered via the backdoor.

Opening the door and greeting me inside was a relatively tall and aged man with peach skin, gray hair, and a distinctive, small mustache, which is of a darker gray than his hair. He always keeps his eyes closed and wears a tattered green suit with a red tie.

<Observe>.

[Kaby Melon Lv.7

Description: Kaby is a kind man who, despite appearances, actually cared a lot for his father, not wanting him to risk his own pride and dignity as a writer for the likes of Everlue, despite how much it paid.

Additionally, as time went by, Kaby began feeling guilty for treating his father harshly and shows a lot of devotion to him, as he is willing to pay Wizards 2,000,000J just to have his father's book destroyed and Kaby's own name cleaned, despite the fact that he is extremely poor.]

As we enter inside via the backdoor Kaby motioned me to follow him as he introduces his wife while we get to a place to sit down and discuss, "Please forgive the inconvenience. I requested this mission. I'm Kaby Melon and this is my wife."

Nodding I sat down as Mavis finally appeared floating next to my side curious as we waited for Kaby to butter me or genuinely complement me, "I never imagined a wizard from the famed Fairy Tail guild would take up my offer."

Smiling at this I commented with a smile to Kaby of such a job on the request board, "True. But then again though I'm surprised that such a good job was left on the board for so long."

Kaby nods as he gestures to my young age assuming I'm skilled as he gets serious about the job he offered, "You're so young. No doubt you'll become famous in your own right. Now, then we talk about the job?"

Grinning I agreed with Mavis seemingly excited being on the sidelines seeing the action of how my quest works out, "Of course. Explain away mister Kaby."

He nods as he began to explain to me what he wanted about this request Mavis gets confused about the sudden change, "I am only requesting one thing. To obtain the one-of-a-kind book that is in Duke Everlue's possession – Day Break and to burn or otherwise destroy it."

Mavis makes a comment about the sudden change intrigued, "He doesn't want it stolen but instead destroy?"

Questioning about it Kaby tilts his head down as he explains to me the reasoning with a smile on his face present, "I suppose, in reality, obtaining someone's else property without compensation and destroying it… is the very same as stealing it, but…"

Before he could continue, I lean back if there was any other before me that tried to take the Day Break book, "I understand. In that case, anyone would've completed it but can I ask if there were any others that took this request of yours? Or has Everlue increased his guard from previous attempts?"

He looked a bit surprised as did Mavis as she hums with Kaby's wife nodding confirming my suspicions, "Yes. It's only fair that you know as you are taking this job. We've already had a team from a different guild fail this mission once. Even if it was just an attempt, from his perspective thieves broke into his mansion. It's only natural to assume that he'd increase his guard."

I nodded at this in understanding as Mavis comments about the request being more than it meets the eye now, "I see… it seems like your first mission is going to be quite the doozy isn't Knight?"

That was when I nodded agreeing to the job as I get up smiling at Kaby accepting the job, "Very well Kaby. I'll accept the job. I'll see what I can do."

Standing up I began to leave the group as Mavis floats by as she questions me of what I intend to do curiously, "Interesting. What's your plan for infiltrating Duke Everlue's Mansion? He must have increased or hired bodyguards. Any idea Knight?"

Simple enough I gestured towards my Rune Sword and Ricochet with a grin on my face along with my Magic, "Simple. Brute force my way out if I get caught. Get the book, destroy the book, and eat cake."

She looked confused at me at the last step but I didn't care. It was all a part of the plan.

All is going according to the cake.

And with my Magic Tools and my Ricochet natural ability to counter physical and magical attacks, I'm more than prepared now.

Plus having <Mana Burst> and Shambhala at the ready in case things get ugly the best thing to do is prepare for any variables as well as act accordingly.

I mean I can literally send Virgo or the Vanish Brothers away ending the fight. But only if it comes to that I should consider the idea.

But first I need info before making good on my word.

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