Volume 1 Chapter 11 Hunter Guild
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Along the way, various inns and taverns lined the road, but it was still early in the day, so the area was relatively quiet, with only a few residents around.
According to Milly, the scene changes completely at night, becoming far more lively.
As we talked, a large two-story wooden building came into view. It was about the size of a gymnasium, with a steady stream of people coming and going.
I followed Milly inside.
At a quick glance, there were around 40 to 50 men and women gathered inside, clustered into several groups, chatting and laughing.
Most of them were Majin like me, but I also noticed a few beastmen known as Karura, along with a handful of Asura—distinguished by their multiple arms—mingled among the crowd.
”Alright, just wait at that table over there. I’ll be back in a jiffy.”
Milly took the bag off my back and headed toward a section that was partitioned like a bank counter.
I wonder if she’s gonna sell that Mantis material? Is it a system where rewards aren’t paid out until proof of the hunt is confirmed?.
While I was pondering this, someone called out to me.
”Excuse me, do you have an order?”
I turned around to see a young woman with reddish-brown hair, wearing a tight skirt that emphasized her large chest and an apron, standing there with her light blue eyes on me.
”Uh…”
Should I order something? But I don’t have any money.
Maybe I should’ve borrowed a bit from Milly…
”I’m sorry. I don’t have any cash on me…”
At my words, she waved her hands vigorously.
Her emphasized chest bounced.
I felt an urge to stare, but I held back with iron self-control.
”Oh, I’m so sorry! Your bill is covered by Ms. Milly, so it’s all good!”
She said that while showing me what looked like a menu, but I couldn’t read the writing.
It was embarrassing to let on that I couldn’t read, so I played my trump card.
”I see. Then, could you tell me your recommendation?”
”R-right! Okay then.”
She moved around to my side to peek at the menu with me, leaning in close.
As she bent slightly forward to match my seated height, I caught a glimpse of her cleavage.
’Enemy ship sighted on the port side!!’
’Is it that Great-class ship that sank our battleship?!’
’Matching silhouette… It’s coming up. Not in the Unknown data! It’s a new model!’
’Don’t panic, do a precise match!’
’Currently doing a precise match… Data incoming! Oh no, it can’t be…’
’What’s wrong! Report properly!’
’Ah! Yes, reporting. The enemy is… the H-class (H cup). It’s a Hell-class!’
’…What… did you say?’
’It’s a Hell-class! This is reality!!’
’There’s no way something like that can exist… Has God abandoned us?’
’Fortunately, it seems they haven’t found us yet. If we escape with all our might, we might shake them off.’
’No matter what anyone says, we’re going with the escape plan.’
’Aye, sir.’
Before she noticed me, I decided to look away and check the menu.
”Um, the sautéed fin fish is pretty good. Also, if you want something hearty, the beef stew with tomatoes is a solid choice.”
”Hmm, then can you pick something hearty for me? Uh…”
Crap.
I didn’t catch her name…
”Oh! I’m Feria. Nice to meet you, Mr. Kent.”
Feria, who introduced herself, somehow knew my name.
Did she ask Milly or something?
”Then, I’ll have Ms. Feria’s hearty recommendation, please.”
”Alright, that would be the beef stew with tomatoes, a vegetable salad, and some bread and soup.”
”Yeah, I’ll go with that.”
”Okay, please wait a moment.”
Feria walked towards the kitchen area.
* * *
It’s swaying. It’s swaying. Those are some bewitching breasts.
As I was admiring, she returned to me, holding something that looked like a ceramic glass on a tray.
Feria whispered in my ear.
”This is on me. Please keep coming back.”
Saying that, she placed the glass down and went back.
The contents of the glass seemed like a diluted fruit juice.
I wondered and opened the message log to check.
── Handsome Guy skill activated: [Feria] Friendship level significantly increased.
── Handsome Guy skill activated: [Feria] Friendship level significantly increased.
── Handsome Guy skill activated: [Feria] Friendship level significantly increased.
── [Feria] Status: Changed to Affection.
── Protective Instinct skill activated: Obtaining juice water.
It’s working! Just as I expected, the friendship level is rising quickly.
Simply talking seems to make the friendship level shoot up. Having [Handsome Guy] constantly activated is both a blessing and a bit of a dilemma.
So far, it only seems to affect beautiful women, but I need to experiment and see if it has any impact on older ladies as well.
If the state remains as just ‘affection’—for elderly women or little girls, that’s totally fine. But if it escalates into ‘infatuation’ or even ‘romance,’ that could spell serious trouble.
Worst case, depending on the experiment results, I might need to hide my face. Maybe a horned mask would do the trick.
While I was mulling this over, Feria returned with the meal she had ordered.
”Sorry to keep you waiting, it’s hot so be careful. Would you like me to blow on it for you?”
What kind of service is that! I hope a scary guy doesn’t show up later and charge me an outrageous fee.
But I should probably go for it, right? As a man, I gotta take the plunge.
A red-haired Eastern European beauty is gonna blow on it for me!
”Yes, please! I’d appreciate it!”
When Feria heard my words, her face turned pale.
Huh? Did I make the wrong choice?
”Eeek… Ms. Milly. Don’t make that face, I was just joking!”
”Oh wow… Feria, you’ve really grown up. Hitting on my Kent like that.”
Looking over, I saw Milly, who had just finished paying, walking toward us.
It almost looks like there’s a heat haze rising…
Oh man, am I feeling a slight sense of danger here, or is it just me?
”Kent, did that milk (cow) pervert do anything weird to you?”
”Milly, Ms. Feria just helped me pick out a meal.”
”Y-yeah! Ms. Milly, you asked me to serve Mr. Kent, didn’t she? Calling me a milk (cow) pervert is just mean!”
Feria protested, holding the tray close to her chest.
Ahh, I wanna be that tray.
”My master deserves better than someone trying to seduce him, a milk (cow) pervert is more than enough!”
With Milly’s statement, the chatter around us stopped, and silence fell over the guild.
”Wait! W-wait a minuteee!”
Feria lets out a totally unexpected shout.
It spreads through the guild like a ripple, almost like it’s a signal.
And then everyone in the guild turns their gaze toward me.
A mix of jealousy, admiration, and pity stabs at me with their looks.
Ugh, what’s up with this? It’s kinda prickly.
Feria cautiously asks,
”K-Kent, you’re still young, right? And you’re a Majin like me, right?”
”Y-Yeah. I just turned 15.”
I’m actually 35, though.
A murmur rises from the crowd.
”F-Fifteen!! No way, you’ve got that at 15?!”
What’s “that”?
I can hear things like, “Fifteen and he’s got that?” and “How old was he when he got it?” I don’t really get it, but it feels super embarrassing.
I put on a poker face and start eating.
Feria, acting like a celebrity reporter, interviews Milly.
”So that means you’ve already done it, right? Last night was wild, wasn’t it?”
Cough! I choked.
Of course, I did.
Feria’s way too direct.
”Last night, Kent was like a beast with me…”
Ms. Milly! This is a bit much.
What kind of embarrassing play is this in front of everyone?
I can hear whispers like, “That face and he’s a beast?” and “No way, I can’t believe it.
”SHUT UP!! No comment on that!!”
I shouted.
The guild, which had been buzzing, falls silent again.
”Ms. Milly… I’m really embarrassed here.”
”Ah, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it like that.”
Milly flails around.
Then she declares to everyone,.
”So just so you know, if anyone bullies my master Kent or tries to flirt with him, I’ll take you down! Especially you over there, milk lady, don’t you dare tempt Kent with those magical breasts!!”
Everyone’s eyes shift to Feria’s chest, which was called “magical breasts.”.
Ah, yeah, they definitely look magical.
I could be tempted right away.
Feria looks dissatisfied with Milly’s comment.
”Hey! That’s not fair! Only Ms. Milly gets to say that!”
”It’s not unfair! Now, everyone, disperse!”
Before I knew it, the crowd that had gathered starts to return to their seats.
After that, Milly ordered the same thing and we had a meal together, but everyone was sneaking glances at us, so I couldn’t really taste it.
Once we finished eating, we decided to head to Milly’s place to drop off our stuff.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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