Chapter 61

Today, I'll be busy with Santa hunting tomorrow, so it seems I'll only update once more before the end of the year.

I'll be off then.

Mari has been practicing archery all day, and her bow skill level has risen to 2. She's now using her second shortbow.

"Yah!"

Another goblin is pierced by Mari's arrow and dies.

Thanks to the improved diet, Mari has become more plump compared to when she first arrived.

"Woof woof!"

"Good, good."

Yu pets the bellies of the black wolves that are playfully nuzzling him. These black wolves initially gathered to scavenge the corpses of the monsters Mari had defeated, but they have grown accustomed to Yu and his group. When Yu throws them pieces of Bigbo's meat, they happily wag their tails and gather around. Since then, they have started to gather whenever Yu and his group begin their training.

"...Where did the pride of the wild go, black wolves..."

"Rena, you say that, but you're petting them too~"

Nina, who said this, was also petting the heads and bellies of the black wolves. As a result, Kuro was being neglected...

When Mari finishes off the last goblin and kneels beside Yu,

"I told you to stop doing that..."

Mari, looking confused, stands up.

"Your body has improved, and your archery is fine. Can you use magic without incantations yet?"

In response to Yu's question, Mari shakes her head.

"As I said before, it's just about chanting in your head. Think of magic as a puzzle. Do you understand?"

"...I understand."

"I don't get it~"

Rena and Nina answer even though they weren't asked. Ignoring them, Yu continues.

"By chanting the magic words, the puzzle pieces come together, and when it's complete, the magic is activated. Do you understand that much?"

Mari nods. Next to her, the black wolves wag their tails, wanting attention, and Mari's legs are being hit by their tails.

"Imagine the completed spell you want to cast in your mind while chanting and putting the puzzle pieces together. That's how you achieve a non-verbal spell.

I've never seen it, but I think those with the skill to abandon incantations can activate magic as if the puzzle is already complete."

Rena nods while making a hmm sound, and Nina, who has become bored, resumes playing with the black wolves. Kuro, while practicing 'Combat,' is also listening.

"So, how long are you going to wear that outfit?"

In response to Yu's question, Mari tilts her head and lifts the hem of her skirt.

Mari's outfit is a black dress with a white apron, essentially a maid uniform. When they went to the shop recommended by Colette, Mari ended up buying a maid uniform. Mari herself was told by the shop assistant that it was an essential uniform for serving her master as a slave.

"Obviously, it's not suitable for combat."

"Mari, you look cute~"

"...I admit it's fitting, though I'm embarrassed."

Mari maintains a blank expression, but her ears are twitching, showing she's embarrassed by the compliments.

"Today, we'll go to the guild to register Mari as an adventurer."

At the adventurer's guild, Yu heads to Colette at the counter to register Mari as an adventurer, but he notices something is happening inside the counter. Colette makes a victory pose, and then beckons Yu over.

"Registering Mari as an adventurer, right?"

"Yes, and I'd like to register her job as well."

"Leave it to me!"

Colette answers with her usual bright smile. The surrounding adventurers can be heard muttering.

"Also, if you don't mind, please share this with everyone. It's fried bread. One side has powdered sugar, and the other has custard cream."

Yu, noticing the drool at the corner of Colette's mouth, tactfully ignores it. The other counter ladies also stop their work and look over.

"Tch, what fried bread! How can a man like you bring such a sweet smell and not be embarrassed?"

An adventurer who had been waiting grumbles loudly enough for Yu and the others to hear. This man had no major fault... he just picked the wrong target.

Before Mari can reach for her bow, the counter ladies move quickly.

"Yu, I'm sorry, but I need to cover your ears!"

Colette quickly covers Yu's ears. The other counter ladies have already surrounded the male adventurer.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"How will you make it up to Yu if your heartless words hurt him?"

"Exactly! If Yu stops bringing us sweets, what will you do?"

"W-What will happen? You, you're just receptionists, what can you do?"

The counter ladies, who usually work in the adventurer's guild where rough men gather, are undeterred by the adventurer's threats and instead glare at him.

"Hmm, so that's your attitude..."

"W-What are you talking about?"

"We won't accept any quests from you from now on."

"Wh-What? Wait! Do you think that's allowed?"

"I'll show you what happens when you make an enemy of the guild's receptionists."

The male adventurer is dragged away by the counter ladies into another room.

The other adventurers, who witnessed this, look at the man with pity as he is taken away. They all vow not to make the same mistake.

Nina, Rena, and Mari are left with their mouths open, stunned by the terrifying power of women. To reiterate, the man who was taken away had no major fault.

Name: Mari Naguts

Race: Dark Elf

Job: None

Level: 10

HP: 62

MP: 68

Strength: 15

Agility: 29

Vitality: 16

Intelligence: 22

Magic: 42

Luck: 3

Passive Skills:

Archery LV2

Magic Eye LV1

Active Skills:

Bow Techniques LV1

Spirit Magic LV1

Unique Skills:

None

Weapon: Shortbow (6th Tier): None

Armor: None

Accessories: None