v1c27.2 - Intermission 10 - Monica, the Magic Knight, realizes that Ellie is gone
“Damn it! Why does it always, always go wrong!”
Roland, a former associate of Master Alex, is having a rough time at the bar today too.
Rumor has it that they’ve failed to complete three requests in a row since Master Alex left.
As I recall, S-class adventurers are demoted to A-class adventurers after failing five times in a row.
Since there is no more time left, why don’t they just accept requests that are appropriate for their stature?
“T-Then …… we’ll go back to our rooms first.”
“Damn it …… Not only Ellie, but Stella and Grace as well are abandoning me. Hey, booze! Bring the booze!”
Roland emptied the glass in his hand as he looked grudgingly at his party mates who were leaving early.
I wonder if he ever thinks about the reasons why his requests end in failure.
In some countries, Roland’s Hero job and Miss Stella’s Priestess job are treated as heroes just because they were given them. There’s also Miss Ellie, who is an Arch Wizard, and other one is an unfamiliar face, but judging from her appearance, she is a rogue.
The balance of the members should not be that bad …… But wait a minute.
Just now, Is Miss Ellie among the three women who just walked away?
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There was a woman wearing a robe and carrying a cane, but she was clearly taller than me.
If I remember it right, Miss Ellie was shorter than me!
“Roland! I have a question.”
“Oh, if it isn’t Monica? You’ve got a great body, as always. How about having a drink with this Hero?”
“No, thank you. Anyway, what happened to Miss Ellie? Aren’t you working together!?”
“Ellie!? Ha, I don’t know anything about that frivolous woman!”
“You don’t know …… does that mean she’s not in this party!?”
“That’s right! I even took her to bed to give her a good time, but she used a freeze spell on me and ran away! You’ve got to be kidding me!”
No, you’re the one who’s kidding around. Roland.
From what I’ve heard, you probably tried to force Miss Ellie into bed with you.
When I’m I’m feeling sorry for Miss Ellie inside…
“…… Anyway, Monica. Why don’t you come to my room now? We can do something fun together ……”
“[Middle Flame]”
“Ugyaaahhhhhhh! It’s hot! It’s hot!”
“I kept the power down. You should reflect on your behavior.”
He tried to touch my body, so I burned his outstretched left hand with a medium fire spell.
…… Although I kept the power down, medium-level magic may have been a bit overkill, but it was a justifiable defense.
Anyway, I’m more concerned about the fact that Ellie is out of the party.
I think I saw Miss Ellie yesterday morning, but I can’t deny the possibility that I mistook her for the mage-like woman I saw earlier.
Then, where did Miss Ellie go …… Don’t tell me, she snuck out and went to Master Alex’s place!?
If that’s the case, it’s a very bad situation.
If he was alone with Ellie-dono in the demon territory …… Master Alex would be attacked!
And, according to Miss Tabitha, Master Alex has become a beast.
This is the perfect opportunity for me to offer my body to Master Alex, so there’s no way I can let it slip away!
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I must hurry and get to Master Alex!
“You …… How dare you! Even though I, the Hero, went through the trouble of calling out to you”
I had to go to the Adventurers’ Guild right away, but Roland stood in my way and pulled out his sword ……
“You pulled it out. Then I’ll show you no mercy.”
“Shut up! I’ll turn you into rust on my sword! [Thunder Blade]!”
Roland used his heor skills, casts lightning on his sword …… and his legs tangle, causing him to fall over on his own.
The other day, I was invited to this guy’s party, but I’m really glad I turned him down.
“It seems that you are not a worthy opponent for me to draw my sword on. It seems silly to even swing my sword.”
“Hey, wait! I’m not done talking yet! Stop right there!”
Roland fell down alone and was seized by the other adventurers, who were ranting about something, but I guess it doesn’t matter to me anymore.
Anyway, I need to hurry to the guild and go to Miss Tabitha.
“Miss Monica. I’ve already finished my work for the day.”
“I have something more important to ask you. Roland just told me that Ellie had left the party, but where did she go!?”
“……, this is private information.”
“Don’t tell me she went to Master Alex’s place? Well!? She did, right ……!?”
Miss Tabitha looks away silently.
This is a definite confirmation now.
“Miss Tabitha. I’d like you to send me to Master Alex, too. Is that all right?”
“W-Wait a minute. Ms. Ellie’s case aside, I can’t send someone to Alex’s place without his permission. I’m sure he has his own reasons.”
“I’ve heard that before! Then why is Miss Ellie allowed to go but not me!?”
“F-For now, I’ll give him Ms. Monica’s name and confirm if it’s okay to send you to him at the next regular contact.”
“………… please do that!”
Kuh …… Master Alex is in the clutches of Miss Ellie!
…… I have to give myself to Master Alex as soon as possible, and let him know that I am better than Miss Ellie.
“…… Oh, right. I was just in the dining room of a nearby inn when Roland drew his sword on me. He was seized by a group of adventurers, so I need you to send a staff member to him as soon as possible.”
“What!? That idiot is really causing me so much trouble!”
The guild master, who was planning to go out for a drink now, went to Roland’s place himself.