Chapter 85

One day, at my guild, "Heaven's Gift."

I was calling them.

"Act! You're here!"

The one who arrived at the guild master's room was the tall man with golden hair, the hero Lawrence.

"I'm sorry for calling you so suddenly."

"No problem! If it's a request from Act, I'd rush here even if I were on the other side of the world!"

Then, a group teleported in.

"Hey, Lawrence. Don't go ahead without us, your comrades."

Ulgar, the spear wielder with long silver hair, sighed.

Starting with Ulgar, the Hero Lawrence's party.

"…No, teleporting a whole group is really impressive."

The Far Eastern hero party, Kagami, arrived in my room.

"Well, guild master. What do you need us for? We're busy, you know. We don't have time to listen to requests. But, if it's really important, we can consider it."

"Wow… This guy is so excited."

"He's not being honest."

Vivur and Luna said, looking exasperated.

"I called you here for a reason. I have a request for you."

"\"Request?\""

I looked at Frederica.

She handed out maps to Lawrence and his party.

"Do you know about the ancient hero?"

"Right… The legendary hero who defeated the strongest demon king, Venomzard, in ancient times, right?"

"Exactly. I've just discovered the location where the treasures left by that hero are said to be hidden. I want you to retrieve them."

Lawrence nodded vigorously.

"Got it! Let's go!"

"Wait, Lawrence. We're in the middle of invading the demon kingdom. We don't have time for treasure hunting."

Ulgar's point was valid.

"But! The guild master has a reason for asking us to do this!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"The treasure is in the dungeon marked on this map. Your mission is to escort me there."

"\"\"\"!!\"\"\""

Everyone's eyes widened.

"Act, you're coming with us?"

"Yeah. The route to the treasure chamber is complex. I need to be there to guide you… What's wrong?"

"\"\"\"Yay!\"\"\""

Lawrence and his party raised their hands in joy.

"We get to form a party with Act!"

"I'm so happy!"

"Adventuring with the guild master is like a dream!"

"Hey, don't act like kids! You're acting like children!"

"You're acting like a kid too, you know."

After a moment.

"While Lawrence and his party are going to the hero's treasure chamber, Kagami, I'm entrusting the defense of the north wall to you."

The Far Eastern hero, Kagami, looked at me with a worried expression.

"Are you sure? You should know, we're not as strong as Lawrence's group. What if the enemy attacks while the heroes are away…?"

This woman has become less arrogant compared to before. She seems to have lost confidence after seeing Lawrence's strength.

Overconfidence is bad, but losing too much confidence is also a problem.

"Tsk. You're disappointing me."

"What, disappointing? What do you mean?"

"Before, you would have said that defending the city from demons is no big deal… It seems you've lost your nerve after losing to Lawrence."

"That's not true…!"

"Fine. I won't ask you. Frederica, call Rozelia and the other adventurers. I'll entrust the task to them."

"Wait a minute!"

Kagami leaned forward.

"The north wall is the front line of the demon king's army. You're entrusting its defense to mere adventurers!"

"Yes. You lack confidence, don't you? Don't worry. Rozelia and her party are strong. At least stronger than you."

Kagami gritted her teeth.

"Fine! I'll do it! I'll take care of it!"

Crossing her arms, Kagami puffed out her chest.

"While Lawrence and you are on a leisurely trip, the defense of the north wall will be handled by me, Kagami, and the Far Eastern hero party!"

"Alright. I'm counting on you."

"Hmph! Let's go, everyone!"

Kagami led the rest of the Far Eastern heroes out of the room.

"I'll contact you with the details later. Get ready."

"\"\"\"Yes!\"\"\""

Lawrence and his party teleported back to the north wall.

Frederica and I were left alone in the room.

"Truly impressive, Master."

Frederica, who had been watching silently, placed a coffee cup in front of me with a smile.

"Training two hero parties with one plan… That's quite a move."

I picked up the cup and sipped the coffee.

"Among the hero's treasures, there are legendary weapons they once used. They will be useful for Lawrence in defeating the demon king. That's why you asked them to retrieve them, right?"

"Don't misunderstand. I just want the hero's treasures."

"Kagami has been getting stronger recently, but she seems to doubt her own power. This plan is to boost her confidence, right?"

"Don't misunderstand. I just don't have enough people to spare."

"Oh, so you didn't clear Rozelia's S-rank party's schedule for this?"

Frederica chuckled.

…She's really perceptive.

"Come on, Master. Is there something you want to tell me?"

She looked excited, wagging her dog ears and tail.

This dog.

"Stray dog. Protect this city, and Kanoe."

Frederica looked at me seriously.

Then she knelt in front of me.

"Understood, Master. So, this is what you mean, right?"

"Yes, that's what I mean."

"Understood. I, Frederica, will complete the mission you've given me perfectly."

She stood up, wagging her tail.

"This teamwork is just amazing."

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm the only one who understands you, Master… Heh, this position isn't bad."

"Stop talking nonsense and get out once you're done."

"Sure. I'll contact the mayor and work on the city's security plan."

With that, Frederica bowed and left the room.

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