Chapter 268
Hierarchical Relationship
Translator : PolterGlast
Freed from his tension, Gree subsequently subjugated
the remaining two goblins without issue, finished harvesting the medicinal
herbs, and completed his first request. Fundamentally, we will be accompanying
him too, so there are no problems on Gree's end. If anything, the one
I've been curious about for a while is Lucas. Partly because he was
originally an adventurer, he's been out of my hands from the very beginning,
after all.
Although I helped him look for party members for the time
being, I've only heard that things have been going smoothly since then.
Considering he has trauma and his partner is quite special, it's doubtful
whether things are truly going smoothly. He said he was heading out on a
request tomorrow, so I think I'll tag along on Lucas's request tomorrow.
With that said, let's pull ourselves together and go do a request with the
three of us today.
「Gree's request was pretty good! It made me remember the time I
took my first request!」
「Were you nervous at first too, Aoi?」
「Of course! Well, I didn't struggle,
though! What about you, Graham? Even you must have been nervous on your
first request, Graham?」
「Hm? My first request was with Ginia,
so I wasn't particularly nervous.」
「Eh!? That was your first request
too, Graham-san...? Ah, come to think of it, that's right! You said I
was your first party member!」
Seemingly having completely forgotten about the early days, Ginia
was getting surprised all by herself. Well, becoming an adventurer was just
something I did after coming to Biodasdal; I was practically doing
adventurer-like things back in Furo Village, though.
「Come to think of it, your rank and Graham's
are the same, Ginia! Does that mean Graham was a strong genius
right from the start!?」
「No, that's incorrect. In the village
I lived in, I was constantly doing adventurer-like activities. Losing my arm
was the catalyst for me leaving the village, and I simply took up the
profession of an adventurer anew in Biodasdal.」
「Heh! That might be my first time
hearing that! ...Wait, for you to lose an arm, Graham, just what kind of
monster did you fight!?」
「A large dragon called an Ancient
Dragon. Have I never told you, Aoi?」
I completely thought I had explained it, but I might have
only told Ginia and the Guild Master.
「First time hearing it! Something
like a higher-tier version of a Red Dragon? I can't even imagine it!」
「Well, simply put, yes.」
Saying it's a higher-tier version probably doesn't cut it,
but she's not wrong. After that, while telling Ginia and Aoi
about the Ancient Dragon, we completed our request.
The next day. Finishing breakfast while watching Gree,
who was in high spirits after safely completing his request, I then decided to
tag along on Lucas's request as planned. I feel bad having to leave the
requests to Ginia and Aoi again, but well, the two of them alone
should be able to handle requests without any problems.
Guided by Lucas, I arrived at the meeting place in
front of the fountain in the plaza.
「...Huh? You're the person from
before, right. Why are you together today?」
「I'm Graham. I'd like you to
let me tag along on the request today.」
「I-I'm sorry. He seems to be worried
about me, and asked me to let him come see how things are going.」
「...Hmm. I don't really mind if you
tag along. I'll leave you behind if you drag us down, though.」
「There shouldn't be any problems on
that front. I am a B-Rank adventurer, after all.」
「...Then, there's no problem. I'm
going to accept a request.」
Saying so, Dorothy headed to the Adventurer's Guild
at a brisk pace. She didn't seem like the talkative type, but she was almost
entirely silent while moving. Lucas also looked uncomfortable, but since
he didn't say anything either, this might just be business as usual. If that's
the case, I thought it might be better if I didn't say anything either, but...
as expected, complete silence is awkward.
「Lucas, do you always not talk at all?」
「Y-Yeah, that's right. I was talking
to her at first too, but since I only got noncommittal replies, it became
awkward to talk to her.」
「Are you properly handling requests
in that state?」
「She talks properly about the
requests so there's no problem, but... there's no fun in it.」
Saying so, Lucas floated a somewhat lonely
expression. Looking at that expression, I knew without asking that his previous
party had been harmonious and friendly.
「...Hey, hurry up.」
「Ah, sorry! I'm coming now!」
In response to Dorothy, who said that while giving us
a deadpan stare from the entrance of the Adventurer's Guild, Lucas
profusely apologized as he ran toward her. They should have only completed
requests a few times so far, but it seems the hierarchy has already been
decided. They became part of the same party, so being treated equally would be
ideal, but... There is a rank difference, and personality-wise, I can well
understand the reasons why Lucas ends up at the bottom.
「...Is this request fine?」
「Yes! I think that request is fine!」
Looking at the bulletin board, Dorothy decided
without particularly examining it, and Lucas also consented without
offering any opinions. It looked like she decided just by looking at the order
rank, but I think she should think about it a little more.
「Is that request really fine? If it's
a subjugation type, Marble Mages can be finished at a closer location.」
「...Nn, yeah. I'll go with that one.」
Comparing it with the request I pointed at, perhaps judging
that the subjugation request for Marble Mages was easier, she instantly changed
the request she was taking. Partly because she's taciturn, she certainly gives
off a scary impression, but it doesn't seem like she's particularly egocentric.
When it comes to that, it's starting to look like the problem lies with Lucas,
who continues to remain passive.
I'll observe them carefully, and give what advice I can.
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