The reason why I threw them a contract was pretty simple.
Because I wanted to recruit them under my wing.
Since they were pretty talented for their age, which might prove to be useful at a later time.
"I will contact you when the time comes. You can do whatever you want now."
Since there was a pretty big commotion for such a city, the city guards would normally be there.
However, they were not.
Because, of course, they were bribed for this case.
Because Alvin had already paid them.
Which gave me enough time to clean up this mess.
At least the traces are left here.
'Now, unless they bring a good time magician here, they won't even know what happened there.'
Thinking that, I slowly walked towards the little elven girl that I had left with a little present.
'Hmm… I really wonder if she killed him, or did she die?'
And I got the answer to that question not long after.
Lirienne was standing in front of the dead body of the man with her eyes slightly teary, and her skin who lost its color.
'I guess killing a human for the first time is never that easy.'
Thinking that, I started chanting my magic.
"Obey my will, flames at hand. Rise and roar with infernal glee."
And soon, the fire-attributed mana from my core started following my will.
Although the time it took me to cast the magic was long, since I was free, it didn't matter.
For now, at least.
/SWOOSH/ /SWIRL/
With flames enveloping the body of the man left there, I locked my eyes with the elven girl.
"…."
"…."
"Won't you ask anything?"
Feeling uncomfortable from my gaze, she asked.
"What should I ask?"
"I-I… How did I do?"
With her eyes slightly shaking, she said.
'It seems her resolve is still not completed. Tsk- Waste of time.'
"You are standing before me with your life intact is the proof of what you have done."
I said while finishing the fire magic I had put into the action.
Since it was one-star magic, it took a lot longer to remove the body from the ground, though in the end, it did it.
"Grant me the swiftness of the wind. Let nature follow my will."
Following it with another chant, I generated wind magic aiming it at the ashes around, circulating the air to remove the smell.
"I-I see."
Seeing me casually removing the ashes of the body, she lowered her eyes, not even questioning how I had used two different elements at the same time, maybe even three if she saw my lightning magic.
"I guess this is how you become strong…."
Although she mumbled in a low voice, I was able to hear it thanks to my higher perception stat.
Though, I didn't say anything in response.
After that, we didn't talk much more since I wanted to let her have alone time.
However, at the same time, I wanted to check something.
'All Seeing Eye.'
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Name – Lirienne (Flora Glyndon)
Age – 15
Class – Moon Elf (Awakening Process is started) – High Elf
Mage Rank - 2
Knight Rank – 2
Attributes – Moon, Plant
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The moment I saw the panel in front of me, my brain started processing the information shown.
'Just as I had expected, her second awakening is related to the killing.'
In the game, the details of how she had awakened her second class were later revealed.
And, according to the panel in front of me, it was obvious what that was about with matching data.
'That means my decision was right, huh? Then, her second awakening will be finished soon.'
With that thought in my mind, I entered the city with her and then headed to the adventurers guild.
"Now, we will have a new ID for you as an adventurer. Since you don't have any with you right now."
I explained to her while entering the guild building.
"Okay."
Though it seemed like her mind was still wandering around the act she had committed, she was already aware of what we were going to do.
Because I had informed her beforehand.
The moment we entered the guild building, the familiar atmosphere welcomed me.
Familiar atmosphere of people chatting with others.
"Hey, wanna have fun tonight?"
"Man, come on. We just had a party yesterday."
"I know. But I can arrange a couple of girls; what do you think?"
"Nah. I will pass. I need to manage my money for a while."
"It is a pity then."
While listening to what others were talking about, I threw a slight glance at the elven girl behind me.
With her eyes wide open, observing everything going around her, she was looking like a curious child who saw a toy for the first time in his/her life.
'Wow…. That was a quick way to distract her.'
I thought.
'It seems I had underestimated how sheltered she was, huh?'
Thinking that, I headed towards the guild employee standing there.
'That stuttering girl is not here. I guess they had removed her from her job? It is a pity.'
"Welcome, sir; how can I help you?"
I thought while listening to the same professional greetings of the guild employee.
"I am here to get my reward."
"Please show me your ID."
"Here."
"Ah…. You are here to claim the reward for the urgent quest issued by the guild, right?"
"Yes."
"I understand. Please wait for a moment while I call the Master of this branch."
After saying that, the girl left us alone.
And the following things that happened were pretty straightforward, with her calling the guild master, who threw a bunch of hateful glances at me, though he couldn't do anything.
And as a result of the quest, I got a lot of money and something way more valuable than that.
"Sir, you can take the test to advance to B-rank adventurer at any time you want."
It was the pass to let me raise my rank.
"I will consider it later."
Though I decided to take it for a later time.
After that, with my recommendation, I got a new adventurer ID card for Lirienne, who registered herself with that name.
Then we left the guild building while heading towards the inn to have a rest.
'Since tomorrow, we will leave for the academy.'
Just like that, the last quest and thing I needed to do before leaving for the academy were finished….
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Now, with this, the second volume is also finished. Though it took a lot longer than I thought, I don't regret it. Since it was necessary to explain Lirienne's background.
The next following chapters will be side stories about what others were doing to catch up with the main cast of the game, though I won't keep them too long. Two for Diana, one for Aliya, one for Emma, one for Arthur, and maybe one for Alicia.
I may post them in one go, but I am not sure about that.
Also, I recommend you read those chapters since they will be related to the plot.
And because a mass release is on the way, the pace won't slow down, so don't worry.
The missing point about the Lightning attribute of the Augustride family will also be explained in the chapter related to Emma.
And then, we will start with the academy arc finally.
Now, Lirienne is still not a heroine, at least in Callius' eyes. So, the first chapters of the next volume will mostly be a slice of life and magic introduction while also developing their relationship.
Stay intact. I hope you have enjoyed reading my novel so far.
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