v2c39.1 - Intermission 17 - Fiine, the Witch is at a loss after being expelled from the party
“…… I’m sorry. Truthfully speaking, I think Ms. Fiine should leave the party.”
“–!”
After Sir Roland’s party was disbanded, I decided to form a party with Ms. Stella, a Priestess, and Ms. Grace, a Rogue.
It was all well and good, but the newly joined archer …… Bella the bowman, asked me to leave the party after the second request.
“Bella, that’s …….”
“You understand, don’t you, Stella? A magician who can’t use magic is just a liability.”
“But Fiine is working hard, and I think she will be able to use magic in the future.”
“Then she should rejoin the party after she learns to use magic. Right now, she’s just following us while protecting her. She’s not doing us any good.”
Uhhh …… Fiine knows that.
Ms. Stella is encouraging me, and I’ve been practicing a lot, but I couldn’t use offensive magic.
Of course, I’m still practicing a lot, but I don’t feel like I can use it at all.
So, my presence will cause trouble for Ms. Stella and the others.
“I understand. Thank you very much for staying with Fiine until now.”
“Fiine……”
“I’m sorry. But I think this is for your own good too, Ms. Fiine.”
After saying goodbye to the three of them, I ran away and walked away from the place.
…… What should I do? Should I pick medicinal herbs again, like an E-class adventurer should be?
But what if I thought I was picking medicinal herbs like before and I mistakenly picked just weeds? I don’t want to spend another whole day working hard and not earn any money and go down with hunger.
Then, what if I go on a trip to the next town? But I don’t want to get lost and spend the night walking through the woods like before. It’s scary, tiring, and most of all, it’ll make me hungry.
I was at a loss for what to do, and before I knew it, I was in front of the Adventurers Guild ……
I wonder if the receptionist would be able to help me if I ask for advice?
I entered the guild building timidly and headed for the reception desk…
“Welcome. Fi-…… Fiine. W-What’s wrong? You were in a party with Ms. Stella, but you’re all alone, and you look like you’re about to cry ……”
“Oh, sister! I’ve been kicked out of Ms. Stella’s party! What should I do!”
“A-As expected. I thought this might …… Ahem, ahem. Well, the point is that you’re solo again, right? So, you’re wondering how you’re going to make a living …… something like that I guess.”
“Yes, that’s right. Please help me!”
After just a short conversation, she understood everything about Fiine’s situation.
As expected of a guild member …… Eh, she knew Fiine’s name, have I met her before?
“Um, it might be a little late, but how do you know about Fiine?”
“Huh? Well, Fiine is famous in this guild …… in many ways.
“I didn’t know Fiine is popular! Ehehe …… I’m a little bit happy about that.”
“T-That’s right. Well, to get back to the point, the reason why you were banished is that you’re useless …… I mean, you can’t use magic, right? Have you done the E-class request, picking medicinal herbs before?”
“Fiine’s not very good at picking medicinal herbs ……”
“I-I know, right. You are making up all kinds of legends, after all.”
I’m consulting with the woman named Ms. Tabitha, but she is looking extremely troubled.
I know, right? Fiine can’t even do an E-class job, after all.
But Fiine has to be an adventurer, though ……
“Sister! Fiine wants to live as an adventurer! Just like my late father!”
“According to the guild’s information …… your mother is missing, isn’t she?”
“Yes, she is. I heard that my father became an adventurer in order to search for my missing mother.”
“…… will you look for your mother, too, Fiine?”
“If I can. But first, I have to become a full-fledged adventurer.”
When you register with the Adventurer’s Guild, you become what is called a “E-class Adventurer,” but I’m still a novice and can only do the simple jobs that the guild is always recruiting for.
In order to go on a journey to find my mother, I need to improve my Adventurer rank and earn a lot of money.
“……. That’s right. It seems that motivation is the only …… excuse me, you seem very motivated.”
“Yes! Of course I am!”
“I don’t know much about magic, but there’s an S-class adventurer in a place called the Demon Territory who’s very helpful, but would you like to go there? The guild will send food there, so you won’t have to worry about food, and since they said they need help, I’m sure they’ll be very grateful.”
“I don’t know about the demon territory, but if I won’t be hungry, I’ll go! Please let me go!”
“Okay. I’ll ask the S-class adventurer first during our regular contact, so can you wait a few days?”
“Yes. I look forward to working with you!”
I’m glad I talked to the guild sister.
Anyway, first, I have to eat. Then, when I’m ready to use magic and become a full-fledged magician, I’ll find my mother.
Mother, I’ll definitely find you, so just wait for me!