Author’s Note 1:
I finished writing this in the middle of the night, so I’ll post it in the morning.
The man looked up at my words and looked at me.
[Bear?] Itsuki
Apparently, he hadn’t noticed me.
[Shall I defeat the monster?] Yuna
[Are you kidding me, Missy?] Itsuki
[Etto. The Kamaitachi is a nasty monster that moves fast and shoots wind blades from a distance, so it’s not easy to subdue it. And according to Itsuki-san, there are several of them, so it’s not a good idea to let beginners handle it. In the request…] Receptionist
The guild receptionist is having a hard time explaining details about the Kamaitachi.
Apparently, she thought I was a novice adventurer.
[Moreover, as soon as they think they are at a disadvantage, they hide in the nearby forest. They are not easy to defeat.] Itsuki
The man added to the receptionist’s words in an irritated manner.
I can’t lose in speed. Even if they hide, I can find those monsters with my bear detection skills.
[I’ve never fought one before, I just arrived at this city after all, but I think I can handle it. I just saw that you were in trouble, so I called out to you.] Yuna
I’m not forcing myself to get the request.
It’s just that I was curious about Kamaitachi, and he seemed to be in trouble.
The man looked at me and pondered.
[Just so I understand, Missy, you’re an adventurer, right? I’m sorry for asking, but what’s your rank?] Itsuki
[I’m an adventurer. My rank is C.] Yuna
The man and the receptionist were surprised by my words.
[Rank C? Are you sure you can defeat the Kamaitachi, Missy?] Itsuki
[I’ve never fought one, but I think I know how to beat them.] Yuna
The man ponders further.
He still seemed skeptical even when I told him I was a rank C adventurer.
Well, I’m a bear. So, it can’t be helped.
[In that case, would you like me to go with you?]
Out of nowhere, someone spoke to me.
[Shinobu-san!] Receptionist
The receptionist raised her voice in surprise.
The girl who appeared was not so different from me.
The girl was dressed in a dark blue kimono outfit, but a little different from the rest. It looked like the kind of ninja costumes you see in anime and manga, I think?
[If you’re that worried about Bear-san’s abilities, I’ll go with her.] Shinobu
[If Shinobu-san is with you, then it’s okay.] Receptionist
The receptionist says reassuringly.
[Itsuki-san. She can defeat a Kamaitachi without any problem. Her ability is guaranteed by the guild.] Receptionist
[Is that true?] Itsuki
[She’s an excellent adventurer.] Receptionist
Apparently, I’m no longer needed.
It’s a pity that I couldn’t see the kamaitachi, but if I stay in this country, there should be a chance to see them.
[Well, I’m going home then.] Yuna
If she gets a request, then I’m not needed.
[That’s no good. I’m just helping and escorting you. So if Bear-san doesn’t take it, I won’t take it either.] Shinobu
The girl called Shinobu stopped me as I tried to leave the guild.
[Why? If you can beat them, why do you need me?] Yuna
[That makes no sense.] Shinobu
I don’t understand. If she’s an adventurer that can defeat the kamaitachi, then she wouldn’t need me. If she took on the job with me, the reward will be halved.
[Shinobu-san. Please wait. Itsuki-san, you’re in a hurry, aren’t you? If we don’t ask her now, I don’t know when we’ll get another one.] Receptionist
The receptionist asks the man.
The man looks at us both, troubled.
One is dressed as a bear. The other is a ninja-like girl that nobody knows what she’s thinking.