Chapter 17: Return to the Guild

Chapter 17: Return to the Guild

December 17, 2022, Author: Sorrow in Blood

Forget it... Let's just consider it a minor punishment for using him to restore my magic power. Who else but me would initiate such intimate contact with him with impure intentions?

Riveria sighed softly, her anger dissipating completely as she looked at the young man beside her and bowed slightly again.

"Regardless, please accept my apology, whether it's for the Minotaur that got away or for Bete's rudeness."

"Uh, don't worry about it, I accept your apology."

Leo didn't refuse the girl's kindness this time and nodded lightly, indicating his forgiveness.

"Would you... do the same for me?"

At this moment, Ais, who had been standing aside without saying much, suddenly muttered in a strange tone.

"Uh... What do you mean?"

Leowas slightly startled and looked at Ais curiously.

"Do you want Riveria to be yours? Then, what about me? Do you have the same thoughts when you see me?"

Ais widened her beautiful golden eyes, staring at Leo with anticipation.

"Uh... How should I put it?"

Seeing the girl's earnest gaze, Leo was momentarily at a loss for words, while Riveria also wore a bemused expression.

Although Ais was known to be a bit airheaded, this was just too embarrassing. As a girl, you should be a bit more reserved.

Looking at Ais, who was earnestly waiting for an answer, Leo didn't know how to respond.

If he honestly admitted his thoughts, he would surely be labeled a pervert, right? But if he said no, would she think he found her less attractive than Riveria?

Although he did have a slight preference for the maternal aura that Riveria exuded...

Leo was conflicted, and Ais continued to stare at him expectantly. At this critical moment, Riveria stepped in to break the silence and awkwardness.

"Alright, alright, let's go. Everyone in the Familia is still waiting for us."

Saying this, Riveria, intending to leave, suddenly turned around as if she remembered something.

"Right, I'll take this crystal. As for compensation, our Loki Familia will naturally compensate you, but if you take this crystal out, it might cause unnecessary trouble."

Riveria said this because it was indeed somewhat unbelievable for a Level 1 adventurer to possess a Level 2 Minotaur's magic crystal.

Wait a minute... A Level 1 adventurer?!

Realizing the crux of the matter, Riveria's eyes widened in shock.

"How... How did you get to the ninth floor?!"

It was impossible for a Level 1 to make it to the ninth floor; it was completely abnormal!

"Uh..." Leo was once again at a loss for words. How should he explain that he hadn't encountered a single monster on his way and had smoothly reached the ninth floor?

Who would believe such a story!

Ais looked at Leo curiously, not understanding why he claimed to be Level 1, but that was definitely impossible.

From the frost power she had felt from him, Ais was sure that he was at least a Level 5 adventurer like herself, if not stronger.

She wanted to ask, but seeing the look Leo gave her, Ais chose to remain silent.

It seemed he didn't want to reveal such information.

"Well, I was actually helping an adventure team carry things, and when we reached the ninth floor, we suddenly encountered the Minotaur, and everyone scattered."

After a moment, Leo came up with a perfect excuse.

"Is... Is that so?"

Riveria was slightly taken aback but didn't think much of it. Perhaps she felt there was no need for Leo to lie to her, and as a Level 1, he couldn't possibly have made it to the ninth floor anyway.

As for Leo Hiding his strength, Riveria found it utterly implausible. As a great mage, she could clearly see that Leo's physical condition had reached its limit, which could only be the case for a novice adventurer.

"Then let's take you up. As for this magic crystal, we'll exchange it for gold coins and give them to you later."

Riveria said this with a gentle smile, and Leo gratefully nodded. He didn't want to flaunt the crystal at the Adventurer's Guild and attract unwanted attention.

Hmm, a Level 2 monster's crystal... It should fetch a good amount of money, right?

With Riveria and Ais, two beautiful women, accompanying him, Leo arrived at the Adventurer's Guild.

Eina, who had been worried about Leo's prolonged absence, showed a puzzled expression upon seeing him return with two powerful adventurers from the Loki Familia.

The two female adventurers were well-known to Eina: Ais, arguably the strongest female swordsman, and Riveria, known as the strongest mage.

Both were ace adventurers of the Loki Familia, powerful Level 5 adventurers.

The question was... How did they end up together with Leo? And they seemed quite close.

"Are you Mr. Leo's adventure consultant?"

As Eina was lost in thought, Riveria approached and asked.

"Ah... Yes, that's correct. How did the two of you from the Loki Familia come to be with Leo?"

"Ah... We encountered a little accident and rescued him on the ninth floor, then brought him back with us."

Riveria explained, omitting the part about letting the Minotaur escape, as it was somewhat embarrassing.

"The... Ninth floor?!"

Eina was taken aback by Riveria's words, nearly falling off her chair.

With a murderous glare at Leo, Eina spoke harshly.

"Thank you very much to the two from the Loki Familia for your help. Otherwise, this reckless fellow would surely have died in the dungeon."

"Ah... Well, it was also due to our oversight that Mr. Leoended up in such a dangerous situation."

Seeing Eina's intent to hold Leo accountable, Riveria awkwardly explained.