Chapter 614 New Party Formation
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
(Mira’s POV)
”But… it was quite the ordeal, wasn’t it, Zamie?”
As we sat at the celebratory banquet, Ms. Martina’s expression darkened when she recounted the details of the ‘double trap’ Zamie had encountered during our recent expedition.
”You’ll find such traps below the Fourth Floor…”
Ms. Martina swirled her glass of fruit water with a clang before taking a sip, scanning the faces of all of us.
”Anyway, make sure to check everything multiple times. Luckily, we didn’t run into any ‘triple traps’ in the deepest depths. So, simply discovering one trap isn’t enough to relax. Stay alert and check for a second one. Got it?”
”I’ll be careful…”
Zamie shrugged.
Amel, Ema, and I diligently jotted down Ms. Martina’s advice in our notes.
”But you know, in that kind of situation… being able to save those 2 girls was undoubtedly thanks to Zamie’s skill. Keep pushing forward and challenge the Great Labyrinth, alright?”
Ms. Martina gently patted Zamie on the shoulder.
There’s no thief in Raetia who wouldn’t feel invigorated by praise from the best Thief around.
Not to mention her stunning beauty.
She was so captivating, yet there was an innocent aura about her.
Any man, thief or not, would surely feel a surge of strength in her presence.
”But I… I really need to find a Party first…”
”Right. You’re on your own at the moment, Zamie.”
Ema’s encouraging words held a tinge of concern as she spoke to Zamie.
”Thieves are in high demand, so you’ll find one soon enough.”
”Exactly! Tomorrow, we can go to the guild for your adventurer rank assessment and look for Party members while we’re at it.”
Amel and I chimed in, hoping to lift Zamie’s spirits.
”Wait! There’s a free Thief available!?”
From behind us, a loud voice called out.
When I turned around, there stood 4 eager girls, claiming to be the rookies from ‘Rose Hip.’
”We’ve been looking for members!”
”Exactly! We’ve been stuck taking only the simplest quests in the guild because we can’t find anyone to join us!”
”If you could, we’d love for you to join our party!”
The 3 girls chimed in, while the 4th crossed her arms and nodded excitedly.
”But, aren’t the members of Rose Hip… afraid of men?”
”Not us!”
The girl who first spoke flashed a warm, friendly smile, beaming from ear to ear.
* * *
Apparently, these 4 girls had come to Raetia to start their adventuring careers.
When they registered at the guild, they were approached by some rather obvious male adventurers, but Captain Helena rescued them from that predicament.
Being still young and naive to the ways of the world, they officially joined Rose Hip.
So, unlike other members of Rose Hip, they didn’t have any traumas regarding men.
”We’ve been taking simple quests while searching for companions. But… we just can’t seem to find anyone good!”
”But you, Ms. Zamie… you’re brave enough to risk your life to save our fellow girls. And a Thief, too! That’s exactly the kind of talent we’ve been looking for!”
The 4 of them were practically pushing aside me and Ms. Martina to surround a flustered Zamie.
”Please! Join us, Zamie!”
”We wouldn’t mind if you became our leader!”
”Please, can we count on you, Ms. Zamie?”
”!!!”
Surrounded by the 4 girls, her face flushed crimson, but Zamie still wore a hint of uncertainty.
”It’s hard to refuse when girls beg like this, right? You’ve gotta be manly about this!”
Ms. Martina was grinning at Zamie, clearly enjoying the scene.
”…Alright. I was actually looking for party members, too. ──But I have to ask for something in return.”
With a resolute expression, Zamie peeled away each girl clinging to her one by one.
”Two of my companions… are still hospitalized. One’s an Archer, and I think she’ll be back soon. I want her to join us too.”
”That’s… something we’d be happy to request.”
The girl who looked like a magician bowed her head to Zamie.
The other girls also vigorously nodded in agreement.
”And… another one is quite seriously injured.──Mentally, that is. If that companion can return, I’d like them to be accepted as well. They’re a brilliant Fighter, far better suited to be a Leader than I am.”
”Of course! Until that person comes back, we need to get even stronger!”
The friendly Fighter girl nodded with determination.
”Then it’s settled.──Once more, I’m Zamie Abeille.”
The 4 girls layered their hands over Zamie’s outstretched hand.
* * *
”We’re the Tibelde Feulgen sisters, Rank G Fighters. Pleased to meet you!”
”I’m Selina Brückner, also a Rank G Fighter.”
”I’m Erika Schäfer, a Rank G magician.”
”…Anke Osbalt, Rank G… Tank…”
The girls introduced themselves one by one with their names and professions.
They had all just turned 12.
All 4 were from Norzenberg village in the northern colony.
They hadn’t entered the training institute in the Royal Capital but had received training in swordplay and magic from the village’s self-defense squad since their families became settlers in Norzenberg.
”All girls… nice.”
Amel muttered with a hint of envy as Ema nudged him with her elbow.
”Well, first we need to understand each other’s strengths and train to coordinate for guild requests, right?──Isn’t that right, Ms. Martina?”
”Yeah. Coordination is key.──Zamie, since you’re older and higher ranked, make sure to look after these girls properly.”
Nodding at the words of me and Ms. Martina, Zamie led them over to greet Ms. Frieda, the Vice-Captain of ‘Rose Hip,’ sitting at her table.
* * *
(Hiroya’s POV)
As I threw on my outer garment and stepped out of the room, just as Sasha had said, I found her nightgown hanging over the open-space sofa.
(Honestly… I’m glad no one else is around…)
The intoxicating charm of Sasha’s garment would be more than enough to catch the eye of any man in this mansion.
Even I, who had just held her close, struggled to contain the rush of blood to my lower half.
(If she wakes up without it, it’d be quite the problem, wouldn’t it?)
I hurried back to the grand bedroom, gently opened the door, and folded the garment neatly on the table inside.
(Now… about Shinobu…)
I pondered over the prank Sasha had pulled on her.
Is she stuck on a crotch tattoo sticker and peeled n*ked and restrained?
…That line is strong.
(If you put a crotch tattoo sticker on it, you can leave it there forever… it’s a crazy prank)
I imagined Shinobu’s condition, and quickly headed towards Sasha’s room, where she was waiting.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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