EP12. From the beginning again (3)
The two moved to the meeting place on time.
Levy looked around to find a group to hunt with.
“I guess he hasn’t come yet.”
“Let’s wait a bit.”
After some time passed, I saw her man leisurely walking from a distance.
It was obviously later than the scheduled time, but he didn’t look particularly urgent.
After he came closer, he looked Sean and Levy up and down, then asked.
“These are the people you want to hunt with, right?”
“Yes. That’s right. Then, is that Mr. Judas…?”
“Yes. You’re right. I’m a little late. Sorry.”
My first impression of Judas was not a good feeling, even in empty words. Her appearance was also somehow bad, and I didn’t like her not being on time for appointments.
Still, you can’t judge people by their appearance, and in any case, didn’t you apologize for being late?
Rather than being prejudiced and making hasty judgments, Shawn and Levy tried their best to look at them positively as they were still meant to be together.
“Um… What is your name?”
“I wrote it on the back page, but didn’t you see it?”
“Yes? Oh, that’s because I can’t read. Most of the other adventurers are in the same situation, so we usually meet and say hello.”
“Ah…”
Sean and Levy nodded their heads at the common sense they first learned. Actually, if you think about it, the two who could write and read were rather unusual.
Unless you are an aristocrat or a large-scale merchant, writing is not very helpful in living.
“Then the guide did not write the names of the two of you. Hey, that’s great.”
“Awesome. I was lucky enough to learn it.”
I was relieved to think that the atmosphere at the party was surprisingly good. Well, it’s the same business partner, even if it’s temporary, but it’s weird that it’s going to be bad.
Judah spoke in a friendly manner with a smile.
“So you intend not to tell me their names?”
“Oh, I am Shawn. He is…”
“I’m Levy.”
As expected of Levi who hits the wall for first-timers, only short answers came out that made her feel a bit chilly. Sean smiled and tried to lighten the atmosphere.
“hahahaha. Sorry. Because he’s a bit shy.”
“Ayu. It’s okay. You said Mr. Levy and Mr. Sean, right? Please take good care of me.”
“Yes. Yuda-san, please take care of me too.”
When Shaun saw the hand Judas had handed him, he readily grabbed it. For some reason, she had the feeling that her opponent was putting power into her hands, but it was probably an illusion.
In response to Sean’s calm reaction to shaking hands, Judas immediately removed his hand and said while maintaining a single-minded expression.
“Then move first!”
“Yes. Is it so.”
***
Isn’t it wrong to judge people based on their appearance?
Contrary to her appearance, Judas led the conversation with a very kind and kind attitude.
“Can I sing for you?”
“Well, I’m fine.”
“・・・・Please.”
“hahahaha. Thank you. After all, I met some nice kids!”
First, Judas got off the horse and started talking to the two in earnest.
“Then they are of the same grade, right?”
“Yes. That’s right. It’s actually my first time working as an adventurer, but this is the first time…”
Of course, Sean and Levy had a history of participating in monster subjugation in Laes.
However, that was to obtain adventurer qualifications, and after becoming an adventurer, he had never hunted an adventurer under the guidance of the association.
“That’s great! Beginners often make mistakes. I’m a silver-level adventurer, so you just have to trust me and follow me.”
“Is that so? It’s reassuring to hear you say that.”
“·······.”
Of course, despite Judas’ benevolent attitude, Levy remained silent. Thanks to this, the conversations that go back and forth while hunting goblins were solely up to the two men.
“Levi, from her name or her voice, she seems to be a woman. Is there a reason why she covered her face with a robe?”
“Oh, he doesn’t like to show his face to other people.”
“Hmm…”
Yuda, who briefly exclaimed at Sean’s defense, looked at them alternately and then asked a question.
“Then what is the relationship between the two of you?”
“Yes…?”
“Looking at it, the two of them seem to be close. I guess they knew each other before they became adventurers?”
“Uh, that’s…”
Just as Shawn was about to answer, Levy, who had been quiet up until now, opened her mouth and answered coldly.
“Why are you curious about that?”
“… Huh? Yeah i just I was curious about the relationship between the two of you…”
“I don’t think that’s something Yuda-san cares about.”
Feeling something strange about Levy’s answer, Judas immediately took a step back and apologized to Levi.
“Ah, that was not my intention… Hmm. Sorry.”
The atmosphere at the party, which seemed warm on the outside, changed rapidly.
Judah was taken aback. She must have been doing well, but why did she suddenly become like this…?
“Levy. Stop. People can make mistakes as they go through life.”
“…Okay.”
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Judah did not understand the current situation.
Was the remark he just made so rude?
The reaction he expected was to increase his liking through such a fresh scene, where the girl is shy and the boy is in love, but the reality was completely different.
“Mr. Judas too. Please be careful with such sensitive questions next time.”
“Yes.”
So the goblin hunting party moved to a more subdued atmosphere than the first time.
***
“This is the goblin habitat, so be careful. Do you know how to hunt?”
“Hmm. Can you explain?”
“Simple. It’s over if you take the evidence that you killed and caught him.”
“What kind of evidence, for example?”
Judah clicked his tongue inwardly at Sean’s continued question. Looking at it, I thought that I was a kid who really didn’t know anything.
“It just needs to be something that you can clearly tell that you hunted when you see it. Goblins usually take care of their noses a lot.”
“Nose…”
“Why? If you think you can’t do it, I’ll do it.”
“No. I will give it a try.”
Judas laughed at the boy inwardly. I’ve seen a lot of people who don’t know anything who are full of confidence.
“…Do you have any weapons over there?”
He asked, looking at the girl this time. Levi just shook her head.
It was obvious just by looking at it. When her boyfriend said he would be an adventurer, she didn’t want to fall, so she forced herself to follow.
Usually, the words in such cases were similar. Either break up with your lover and sell your body, or die from a monster while living an adventure with your lover.
Perhaps the two should thank themselves. Wouldn’t it at least save lives?
Of course, never outwardly expressing these thoughts, Judas spoke with her kind smile.
“Then let’s find the goblins. She fell and don’t make a big deal out of it and stay by my side. Understand?”
“Yes. Okay.”
“·······.”
The three set out to find the goblin, with Judas leading the way. It wasn’t long before I was able to face the goblins for the first time.
Green skin and small body. The nose protruding and the eyes widening were exactly as described in the encyclopedia.
“Keruk.”
“Goblins are cunning but weak. She can catch even a normal person if she is not vigilant.”
Goblins are the most intelligent of monsters, so she recognizes that humans are her enemies.
Thus, the goblins facing the three were clearly hostile to them as well.
Judas drew her sword. It was common for the timid goblins to run away with just that, but this one seemed to have a great sense of selfishness.
The bastard jumped right at him. Although Judas was momentarily taken aback by the momentum, she soon regained her composure and swung her sword.
“Keuk!”
As expected of a weak goblin, he was fatally wounded even though it was a rather sloppy attack.
Seeing the fallen goblins, Yuda’s emotions surged as if she had fought a heroic battle.
Did the two of them see this majestic scene? Judas turned her head to look at Sean and Levy. However, the two were staring straight ahead with a more sullen reaction than expected.
Judas, who tried to console her that it was her own misunderstanding, eventually confirmed her reaction.
“How is it? Can you just copy the battle?”
“·····Wow. You were so amazing.”
“·······.”
“Of course, you guys will still have a hard time playing as well as me, but you should still be able to beat goblins. Now, let’s keep going.”
Judah took the lead after slicing off her goblin’s nose.
The number of target kills written on the request is 30, so there is no time to relax.
***
After killing about 25 goblins, even common goblins are now hard to find. Maybe he realized that humans appeared nearby and were slaughtering them.
Of course, this situation was the moment Judas expected and waited for.
Only when things go like this can we lure the two in without any awkwardness.
“I can’t see any goblins…”
“I will. Should I make it this far today? I see that the deadline is ample.”
“That’s not a good idea. As time goes by, other adventurers will hunt them down, making goblins harder to find.”
“Um… Then what should I do?”
Thankfully, the boy even asked a question, and Judas didn’t miss the opportunity and asked a quick question.
“How about this? There is another goblin habitat I know well.”
“…But the request is to get rid of the goblins around here…”
“Such a trivial point can be handled flexibly. That’s what being an adventurer is like.”
“Is that so…? I’m fine, but how about you, Levy?”
Sean looked at Levy, and then the girl nodded her head as well.
Then she had no reason to hesitate. Judas immediately led the two of them to a place far more remote than they are now.
“Is there really a goblin here…?”
“··· Kkeuk. You’re really f*cking stupid.”
“Yes…? I beg your pardon?”
Yuda lightly ignored Sean’s question and blew a loud whistle.
Soon after that, Judah’s gang, who had been hiding, appeared one by one.
“Don’t be too resentful. Because stupid kids like you were destined to die anyway. Rather, you should thank us?”
“The man has a strong body, so he must be worth it. How about the woman next to him?”
When her muscular man asked Judas a question, he said indifferently.
“I don’t know. I haven’t taken off my robe yet.”
“Tsk. If a woman is ugly, she is worth less than a man. I just want to make sure you’re okay.”
“If you twist it, you do it. Do you think it’s easy to bring them here?”
Even while they were having a leisurely conversation, the two stood still without saying a word.
Perhaps he froze in fear. What about the sad reality? I should be comforted that living as a slave is not as bad as I thought.
The male side has a strong body and a smooth face, so it must be popular as a battle slave or a s*x slave. As for a woman, if things don’t go well, she can sell them abroad.
“Now, here are 30 silver coins.”
“Why don’t you hit me a little more? Look at the guy’s status. Even if I can’t do it, it will be in gold.”
“Shut up. 15 Silver coins per person. That must have been the deal.”
“····· Tsk.”
Judas took the thirty pieces of silver and looked at the two boys and girls one last time.
Looking at his face didn’t really inspire him, so he immediately turned around and left.
Then he noticed it belatedly.
The expressions on their faces were so peaceful.
Something’s wrong. Judas looked at Shawn and Levy again.
The two were talking very calmly, which did not suit the situation.
“hehehe. Did i say They’ll betray you before they catch all the goblins.”
“·····Ah. Even when there were 24 of them, I thought I would do it after I caught them all. What a waste.”