Chapter 43

This is an update ('ω')

This time, it's from Simon's perspective in Thunderpike.

"You've received a complaint against 'Thunderpike.'"

The Guild Master told me this as I was summoned to the third-floor interrogation room of the Adventurer's Guild.

"A complaint? Against us?"

"Yeah."

The Guild Master, answering briefly, laid out four letters on the desk.

"These are from supporters, the Forest People Liaison Council, the Elmeria Human Rights League, and the last one is from the Adventurer's Guild headquarters. Do you know what caused this?"

I do.

It's because that annoying Yuke did a "live stream."

"The 'Clover' team's live stream of the 'Colorless Darkness' dungeon had a significant number of viewers. You made some very discriminatory remarks during it, didn't you?"

Sighing heavily, the Guild Master turned to me.

"Do you have any explanation?"

"It's not that big of a problem, right?"

I quickly scanned the complaint letters, all of which criticized our attitude and words towards that Dark Elf. While I might have gone a bit too far with my words, the real issue is that a mere C-rank adventurer insulted us, A-rank adventurers. If you watch the "live stream" properly, you'll see that the Dark Elf was the one who started it by being rude first.

"Is that what you think?"

"The one who was rude first was the other side. Besides, it's a fact that he's a barbarian and a traitor, right?"

The next moment, a shock ran through my cheek, and the taste of blood spread in my mouth. It took me a moment to realize that the Guild Master had slapped me.

"What are you doing!"

"You...! You don't seem to understand what you've done at all!"

"Calling that rude black elf a barbarian, what's wrong with that—!"

This time, I was slapped on the other cheek.

"In this era, where we're trying to eliminate even the term 'Dark Elf,' your remarks are a big problem. They could worsen the relationship between the Elmeria Kingdom and the Elven race!"

Shaken by the Guild Master's angry voice, which was accompanied by a slam on the desk, I couldn't help but tremble.

"It's just a quarrel between adventurers, isn't it?"

"I thought I told you when you became A-rank...? From now on, your words and actions come with responsibility. A-rank adventurers recognized by the Elmeria Kingdom made discriminatory remarks about a race during a live stream. You've tarnished the reputation of the Elmeria Kingdom!"

The Guild Master, his thick arm trembling with anger, grabbed the front of my shirt.

"You will make an apology stream. Be prepared to have your adventurer's license revoked. Depending on the ruling, you might even face exile."

"That's ridiculous!"

"The ridiculous ones are you!"

You're wrong.

This is absolutely wrong!

Why should I be punished so severely because of that foolish Yuke and his barbarian followers!?

There must be... There must be something...

That's it!

"What about the national commissions? Won't you be in trouble without us?"

I smiled slightly at the glaring Guild Master.

That's right... You'll be the ones in trouble.

If only that C-rank party challenges the 'Colorless Darkness,' it will become a problem.

Until now, only A-rank parties were allowed to challenge it.

We applied, were approved, and the seal was lifted. In other words, it's thanks to us that the investigation has resumed.

An A-rank party with the credibility of A-rank adventurers is needed for the investigation, so you can't afford to exclude us now.

"I won't be in any trouble at all. 'Clover' has already achieved sufficient results. Unlike you idiots."

The Guild Master, smiling sardonically, roughly pushed me back into my chair.

"What... what do you mean...!"

The world in front of me darkened, and a boiling feeling rose from the depths of my chest.

Always... Why does he always get everything right!?

Yuke is a dull and useless red mage, a gold-eating alchemist?

And a few inexperienced women gathered together shouldn't be able to succeed.

And yet...!

Now he's a famous streamer and the leader of a renowned party.

He lives a carefree life, adventuring with young women and enjoying success.

During the day, he streams ridiculous adventures and receives praise, and at night, he sleeps with those women one after another.

...Why is he so different from me?

I'm supposed to be a glorious A-rank adventurer!

"Think hard about your apology and write a statement for the stream."

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"Why do I have to do such a thing!"

On the way from the Adventurer's Guild to the party house, I walked with frustration.

Cold stares from the surroundings made me feel like a criminal.

The fault lies with Yuke and that black elf! They set us up in the stream. They provoked us from the start.

That cunning Yuke must have planned it. They must have coordinated their actions when they met us.

As I walked, my thoughts became clearer and more organized.

We were kind enough to propose a 'union,' and Yuke saw through it.

We had been together since we became adventurers.

He must have predicted that we would make such a proposal.

And he deliberately provoked that black elf to make it a problem.

Yuke must have seen how Barry and Camilla would react when they got angry.

That's why he didn't turn off the streaming magic device when they left the dungeon.

Normally, you end the stream at the exit.

...I knew it.

He planned to set us up from the start...!

I won't forgive Yuke.

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