Chapter 13

Daily Overall Rank 188!

I said I would update tomorrow, but I did it early.

When the sun had set and the western sky was dyed red, Lirisia and I returned to the capital.

We immediately went into the Adventurer's Guild and presented the leaf, the mushroom, and the red orb to the receptionist at the counter.

"We've completed the quest. This is the proof."

The receptionist's eyes widened.

"―! T-This is Hellrich's core! You couldn't possibly have defeated it in just one day!?"

"Yeah, we got lucky and found it."

"You mean, just the two of you!?"

"Sure, we could have defeated it on our own, right?"

"W-Well, that's true! But that's amazing...! As expected, you are a hero―no, thank you for the slaying. I'll do the calculations, so please hand over your adventurer cards."

"Hold on, we also got the grimoire and a silver plate. Can you buy them?"

"Yes, the guild can buy them, but items like these need to be appraised at a different counter."

"I see, that's how it works. Got it. I'll leave it to you for now."

Lirisia and I handed over our adventurer cards. The receptionist started the calculations.

"Alright... 35 leaves for 7,000 goats, 1,000 goats for completing the quest. 6 Dream Mushrooms for 24,000 goats, 5,000 goats for completing the quest. Hellrich's core for 250,000 goats. 700,000 goats for completing the quest. In total, 987,000 goats."

She placed 9 large gold coins, 8 gold coins, and 7 large silver coins on the counter.

I put them in my bag. This brought my total to 30 large gold coins, 8 gold coins, 12 large silver coins, and 1 silver coin, totaling 3,092,100 goats.

The cards we received back showed that Lirisia and I had both been promoted to Rank E.

We then went to the appraisal counter.

I could hear the adventurers around us whispering.

"He really did defeat Hellrich...""What a guy, he's amazing...""No wonder he took down Berial in one hit...""Phew, glad I didn't mess with him..."

It seemed we were becoming the talk of the town. Well, whatever.

I placed five books and two silver plates on the counter. A middle-aged man with glasses picked them up and examined them.

"Hmm. These are books on necromancy. Unfortunately, the important Volume 4 is missing. Did you thoroughly search the place where you found these books? Without Volume 4, they're worth 80,000 goats. Is that acceptable?"

"How much would they be worth if Volume 4 was included?"

"If all six volumes were complete, they would be worth 300,000 goats."

"In that case, I'll pass on the books. What about the silver plates?"

"These don't have much artistic value, so I'll appraise them based on their purity and weight, and buy them at the mithril silver standard price. Is that okay?"

"Sure, that's fine... Does Lirisia need mithril silver?"

"No, it's quite difficult to process. It's usually cheaper to buy finished products or second-hand items."

"I see. Then, please buy them."

"Alright. ...The purity is low... The weight is 80... Subtracting the weight of regular silver... 240,000 goats, plus the silver price, 266,600 goats. Is that acceptable?"

The man placed 2 large gold coins, 6 gold coins, 6 large silver coins, and 6 silver coins on the counter.

I looked at Lirisia. She nodded, indicating that the price was fine.

"Sure, no problem."

I put the coins in my bag.

This brought my total to 32 large gold coins, 14 gold coins, 18 large silver coins, and 7 silver coins, totaling 3,358,700 goats.

We earned over 1,000,000 goats in one day. I couldn't help but think that being an adventurer was surprisingly easy, but that was only because we had an easy Hellrich quest. If we only collected herbs, we would have only earned 8,000 goats. And that was only possible because of Lirisia's monocle.

I realized I was muttering to myself.

"What an unstable job..."

"But, it's a job where you can use your strength, Master!"

"You're right... Oh, appraiser, I have a question."

"What is it?"

"Could you recommend a cheap inn?"

"Have you seen the map of the capital that adventurers often use? Here it is."

He handed me a map of the capital, which had various information written on it.

"Is the cost okay?"

"We charge a listing fee."

"I see."

It seemed that the guild reviewed the places listed on the map, so they could be considered trustworthy.

I told Lirisia,

"Sorry, but we'll stay at a cheaper place from now on."

"Wherever Master is, it's heaven for me."

Lirisia clung to my arm, and I could feel the charming curves of her attractive body.

Feeling her earnestness, I looked at the map and went out into the night.

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Night.

After a decent meal (700 goats for both of us), I stayed at a cheap inn.

It was a no-meal, no-frills inn. The price was 3,000 goats for both of us.

I chose a private room, but it was very small.

The room was almost entirely taken up by a bed and a table. The sheets were not in great condition, and the walls were thin.

I leaned in close to Lirisia, who was standing next to me, and parted her silver hair to whisper in her ear.

"We can't make too much noise, like we did yesterday or this morning."

"Uu... It's Master who makes me cry out..."

Lirisia looked up at me with teary, droopy eyes. Her violet eyes were moist and adorable.

Seeing that face, I couldn't help but love her. I wrapped my arms around her slender waist and gently laid her on the bed.

Lirisia, with her white nun's habit disheveled, blushed and looked up at me.

"...More bold than yesterday... Master..."

"It's because you're too cute, Lirisia."

"Master..."

Despite her embarrassment, she opened her slender arms to invite me.

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However, as I climbed onto the bed while taking off my clothes, my hand hit the wall.

"It's really small."

"There's nothing we can do about it."

"Considering that you have wings, we can't face each other the whole time."

"Back to back, then?"

"But I don't want to lose sight of your beautiful face."

Lirisia blushed and sat up, her large chest hidden by her silver hair.

"It's embarrassing, but I'm happy, Master. But if that's the case, let me... nyo, nyo."

She placed a pillow and a cushion under her waist. She adjusted her position a few times, and the sounds she made were cute.

Then, Lirisia smiled and looked up.

"Nyo―Now, even if my wings come out, it's fine."

The cushion under her waist created a slope, giving her back some space.

"You're smart, Lirisia―"

As I leaned over her and kissed her, Lirisia moaned in my arms.

"Nn―Master..."

Her coquettish voice was adorable.

We showered each other with kisses.

Animals, when they sense danger, sometimes go into heat to ensure the survival of their offspring. Perhaps I, who thought I was calm, had actually felt the danger of today's battle.

As a result, I loved Lirisia more intensely and more times than yesterday. Her stifled cries echoed in the small room, along with the white feathers that fluttered down.

Remaining funds: 32 large gold coins, 14 gold coins, 15 large silver coins, 0 silver coins. 3,355,000 goats.

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I thought it would drop, but I didn't expect the ranking to rise.

Daily Overall Rank 188, Genre Rank 48, I'm very happy.

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