Become A Human In Another World
ACT 2: Chapter 30 - Investigation
I waited for Aina to wake up before returning to the surface. I got the stuff I wanted. Besides, there's still a lot I want to work on, so let's end it today now.
There wasn't much talk between me and Aina on the way. For some reason, the atmosphere became awkward.
In addition, Aina also seemed troubled by something. His hands could not stay in place, always busy to other places.
Yahh, whatever.
I did not forget to change my appearance, wearing a mask and a suite assassin to complete my disguise.
"Law. W-what about me, brother?" Aina pulled a bit of my shirt while putting her left hand on her chest, looking down.
Ahh, I already planned to take her after we got to the Guild so that it was clear, so I can't tell her here.
"Follow me to the Guild. I need you to be a little witness." I explained.
Well, I want to make up some stories about what happened. No. gabe. I'm just going to add a few more stories to make it more interesting.
Me and Aina walked into that pretty crowded Guild. I as much as possible do not make excessive noise. Because indeed, I don't want to call out some unpleasant things.
"Excuse me, I want to sell some materials and magic stones. I can do it here, right?" I knocked on the reception desk while looking at someone who was doing some of his work.
"Oh, sir Nier! I thought you were coming! Please come here, I will judge everything for you!" she smiles.
"Huh? Why do you know my name?!"
"Fu Fu Fu's. I always remember names that make a lot of money!" honest answer. Uhh that's right.
I just nodded while handing over some items from my Inventory. There are many things, one of which has Minotaur horns, and there are magic stones at all.
"Then, I'll accept this. Oh yes, all of you, I asked for your adventurer identity card, to prepare for your rank increase. You can wait a while for that long." Receptionist of the adventurer guild, Cathy said kindly.
But he is human, just like me. It was incredible that he was able to enter this guild without causing any trouble, which was an incredible achievement.
"Ahh, for this boy!" I interrupted him before he ended the conversation.
"I found him when he was attacked by a monster. He was a magic stone carrier hired by an adventurer, but the adventurer was hit by a Dungeon trap and died there." I started using the [Poker Face] and [Seduce] skills. This is a useful skill.
"I took it and saved him. Do you know him?" I asked as she slightly peeked towards us her face was also a little surprised there.
And when I put my hands on the reception desk, she flinched.
I know you're a little surprised, so please don't hide it!
"A-Ahh, right. I-i know him. So, what are you gonna do?" He asked me back.
Hmm, maybe it's a good time to ask for it with me. After all, I already know enough of these Guilds. And Cathy's expression was like wanting to force me to take her!
I became a little suspicious of how Aina could be the magic stone carrier from before just a vagabond!!
"I want to take him. Hows it? Do I need some procedures for me to take it?" I asked while leaning my body into the receptionist.
I tried to force him not to do some formal things for this. And it worked.
"Hell right! You can take her, but on condition that Aina herself will also be with you!" He screamed trying to get my face away from him.
Yahh, okay. Then, the next problem was only Aina. I crouched down to line my head.
"So, that's how Aina is. I'll ask you. Will you come with me? Or do you want to stay?" I looked into her eyes, which were beginning to look glassy.
"Umm, I need you. But, you can reject it if you don't want to." I told the point.
Well, I think I'm wrong. The sentence was like
"Hey! Don't tell me you want to propose to her?!!" caty shouted in anger.
"Are you stupid? I can't do it!" oh no! I did say some strange words.
After doing some comedy dramas, I looked back at Aina, and only got a bump from her body.
It dropped me.
"Thank you, brother! Me, no. Aina will work hard so as not to be dumped by big brother! Aina is so grateful!!" he hugged me tightly, when I fell because he buried me.
In other words, he's on top of me right now.
Waitaminute! We are in the middle of a Guild! Don't do this! And again, the people within the Guild looked at me with sharp gazes. And many women looked at me with low eyes!
Oi oi! Don't think I'm a fucking lolicon!!
"I-i know! So, please stay away from me!" I shouted while lifting him up with all my might. Because if not, he'll strangle me with his arms!
"A-Ahh, okay. Forgive Aina. Aina was just too happy!" he smiled as he held both of his hands on his chest.
Eh wait! Why did you change the way you called yourself?!
"alright. Looks like I should leave soon. Excuse me!" I must escape from here immediately!
I have to go visit Pan Kurls right now. There were some things I wanted to do, but I couldn't bring Aina along.
"Umm, let's do something with your wounds, Aina!" I hastened my steps.
Aina just nodded while following me. Either way, he kept putting a smile on his face all the way.
"Uncle Kurls!" I opened the black mask that covered my face, then greeted Uncle Kurs. I happen to meet him on the street.
She looked confused to see me, let alone Aina.
"A-Ahh, please ignore that. Please take care of this child, until I return. Umm, please tidy him up and take care of his wound. I'll be gone for a while." I handed Aina over to Uncle Kurls.
Aina was a little scared, but I held her shoulder.
"All right, Young Master." Kurls answered jokingly.
"Young master?" and worse, Aina heard that and responded!
"The kurls!!" I glared at him while pouting.
He just chuckled, then walked away holding Aina.
"alright. Now, I'm gonna gather a little information." I walked slowly, leaving the reception desk.
This Cerida city was one of the major cities in the Kin Kingdom. It's pretty close to the capital, Dowtie. And of course, the flow of information to this city was extremely fast.
Like for example wanted posters, or big information in the capital, like murder or theft.
And the easiest place to gather information is the tavern. It's like a bar, and it's very crowded with people.
All sorts of people were here, ranging adventurers, merchants, ordinary people, even bebeepa civilized-looking people were also gathered here. No wonder the flow of information is centered in this tavern.
"Excuse me." I entered the tavern, after opening the door slowly. The sound of cheerful music began to enter my ears, and boisterous bustling activities also began to be heard.
"Ah, please sit wherever it is empty! Please order with your hands up, I will accept your order soon." I heard a scream from one of the servants, an excited girl.
I didn't seem to see him a few months ago. Is he new? I don't know. But that stature, it was very suitable to be a barmaid.
She was quite beautiful, nimbly serving customers here and there. He could carry a few orders quickly it was impressive.
"To be honest, I'd rather have tea than beer." I nodded slowly to myself.
Please call me a tea enthusiast! I can drink it continuously if I want to.
I can also stand drinking alcohol, even though my age does not seem to meet. Moreover, due to the side effects of my Fehl growth, my body seemed taller than a teenager my age.
I raised my hand, waiting for the waiter to see it before lowering my hand.
"What's your order?" He came quickly. Marvellously.
"What drinks are there? And which is better?" I became a new customer here, so I had to start over.
"For a cheap drink, there is regular beer mixed with water. And what I recommend is Mead, a beer mixed with honey. It's a little more expensive, but it tastes a lot better." he explained.
Well, I know, but there's still no tea here.
"Then, I'll order Mead a glass." I cradled the nimang of food every now and then.
"And for more, give me a soft piece of meat. Oh yea! I also asked for two more pieces to be wrapped. Give each piece of bread to the wrapped one. So how many?" I said my order. And I'm a little hungry now.
"That's all? It's 83 bronze in total!" Said smiling.
Hmm, a bit expensive huh? Of course, because meat is a rather luxurious food here.
I took 1 silver out of my pocket, and put it on the tray he carried. It was worth 100 bronze here, so it was more than enough.
By the way, I got 38 silvers by selling some materials in the Dungeon earlier. A very large number.
"alright. Please wait a minute." The waiter retreated, then ran back.
"Now, let's find some information." I activated [Sharp Hearing] and [Sharp Eyesight]. It was a very useful skill for reconnaissance like this.
It was now more crowded than usual, but this skill could handle it.
"Ahh, any information about the cult huh? New plan? Kidnapping, market price, uh." I closed my eyes when I heard them all talk.
Waitaminute! Isn't this conversation dangerous? I'll focus on one of them!
"The perfect cult plan, we seem to be being watched. Uh?" I was a little surprised to hear all that.
("Anyone who is aware of my skill? It's very rare. I better activate [Poker face] to keep watch.") I turned my mind into alert.
This guy, must be very strong.
I also played money in my hands, to reduce suspicion.
A few moments later, a pair stood up. He was wearing a nice robe that seemed to have special effects in it.
I can't guess their gender. The robe covered his body too much!
("Surely they are, but it would be good not to follow them. It could be that the friend next to him was just as strong as him, who could sense this skill.") I exhaled a quiet breath, then a moment later, the waiter returned.
"Sorry to wait! Please enjoy!" The waiter took down the tray, and put it in front of me.
He dropped my orders one by one, until only change was left.
"Ah, the rest is for you." I said slowly. He is 9 years old, very young. But it worked, even very well.
"really? Thank you!" The waiter came back with a series of beaming faces.
I remember those two people. They talked about something about a plan, and new names like "Cultus" came up.
Is it part of the church? I don't know.
"But, this feeling, this was similar to the feeling of that time. When I'm dealing with a guy who can mess with my [Evaluator]. What is this what?"