Chapter 36: A favor (III)
My hands clenched and unclenched. Already sweat was forming in my hands. "You couldn't wait?"
"These days, you are so busy that I could barely get a hold of you."
"I was free, you know." I defensively stated it wasn't like I coped up in the room for that long.
"Not really, every time I went looking for you, you would always say give me a moment or later. These days, it's not easy to get a couple moments of your time." Phil said with displeasure.
"So, what is it?" I was hoping that it would not be something crazy.
"Take me..." Phil came closer. I scooted backward from complete disbelief. I was once again in my usual form and not a child, so our faces were literally face-to-face. Though right now, I wished I could shrink into my younger form to run away.
"Wait? Excuse me?" Was I hearing this all wrong? Did Phil finally hit his head one too many times or did the Dark spirits finally take over his body and brought out a whole new side to Phil. "I-I-I don't think that is a wise idea."
"With you to your world." Phil finally spoke what he meant to say. He was already staring down at me with his piercing gaze telling me if he does not, I would regret it later. "What, were you thinking of something else?" He grinned mischievously.
"No!" I purposely banged my head into his hard, causing him to reel back. The explosive pain temporarily blinded my sight, but it gave me enough time to get away.
"Damn it, Berry! That hurts!" Phil was massaging his head. "Are you going to go back on your words?"
"No. I don't mean that. I had already decided to take you along with Don."
"Tch, if I knew you would, then I wouldn't have used my second favor." Phil clicked his tongue in disappointment. He was mumbling something under his breath that I did not hear.
"Now you have one favor left. Don't play such a nasty trick on me!"
"Nasty trick?" Phil asked with an innocent face. "Was there something more to what I was asking for?"
"I um. Forget it!" I quickly left. That conniving Demon Lord! I played the fool under his fingers. My face was burning red. For sure, I would get back at him for this. I don't know how, but I will pay him back for this embarrassment. Not only that, I was ashamed that I had such dirty thoughts running rampant in my mind.
My mind was in chaos until finally, I had an idea. I could find a way to make scented apple bars or lotions. Maybe stuff some apples in his mouth when he's sleeping or dump apples onto his whole bed. No. No. Instead, I'll tell Tart to make apples for dinner.
With an evil smirk, I was rushing towards the castle but was stopped by a familiar voice.
"Young mistress!" Coco came towards me happily. Her beautiful red hair trailed behind her like fire. Everything about her screamed perfection and beauty that I sometimes forget that she wasn't human.
"Coco?"
"Young mistress, I'm so glad that you are here."
"What's wrong?"
"The Adventurers that you have told me to watch are causing trouble."
"Trouble?" I groaned. Seriously? "Take me to them."
I quickly followed Coco, who took me to the guild. We went into the guildhall that has been recently created. It was not a large building, but even still, it was quite homey. A large number of quests were posted on the bulletin board.
There were not many Adventurers in this town, but there were still a handful. Even still, they were an asset in taking care of monsters. David, Anna, Hiroto, Sun and Sara were sitting around the table looking gloomy.
"Are you sure there is a problem?" I whispered towards Coco. "They just all look depressed."
"That is exactly the problem." Coco spoke.
Wait, what? Really? If that is the case, then it's not much of a problem. They really didn't need me to solve their depression.
Anna, the prettiest girl out of the group, turned and saw me. Her face fell into a deeper frown.
What the hell? Did I do something wrong? Why does she give me that look anyways? I couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed. The others looked where she was looking and noticed me.
"Hi." I raised my hand awkwardly. It has been a while since the last time I saw them. It had been over two weeks, and I didn't talk to them once.
"Why would someone like you be here?" Sun was the first one to speak. He had a scowl on his face that made me wonder if his handsome face would freeze up.
"I can't be here? I do live in this town." I stopped and crossed my arms.
"I'm not saying you can't, but someone like you is actually here. What do you want?"
I gave Coco an unhappy face for being me here. Do I really need to deal with this? No. It would just be best to leave them all behind and continue on what I was going to do. Sabotage Phil's food with apples.
"Coco called me here because I was told that you guys had a problem. If you don't, I'll take my leave."
Turning around, I was about to go when Sun called back.
"Wait!"
"Yes?" I stopped.
"Is there anything else to do in this small town? It's so boring here."
"Your life is what you make of it. Right now, this town has just been established. If you want excitement, I suggest you go to the cities."
"There are cities?" Everyone turned their head towards me with excitement.
"Yes, but in the next couple of months, I do not suggest going out. The goblin army has been ravaging the nearby towns, and destroying small scale cities."
"What?! Then aren't heroes like us that need to be going there to help?" David spoke with valor in his tone. Out of the whole group, he was the most cheerful and brightest one. I could tell just from his demeanor that he was stuck on the idea of being a Hero.
"No." I flatly spoke. "The next legendary monster is going to awaken soon. If you want to go out and kill yourself, please be my guest. You guys are not even strong enough to fight a single goblin."
"Wow, that's harsh." Hiroto spoke. He was the only Asian looking one out of the group.
"There is nothing to do here. No monsters to fight, but to build. What the heck am I supposed to do with nothing to do!" Sun was getting a bit heated up.
"If you want to go hunting for monsters that badly, ask Mary for some hunting quests. Monsters that you hunt and kill, you can bring back and go to the blacksmith to get new armor and weapons. Not only that, but we will also pay for every Magic Stone that you bring."
I did not give them any special weapons or armor. I wanted to see their resolution and strength in this world before I give anything for free. The thought of telling people that I have a boatload of treasures sounded like a very bad idea. I do not want to get hunted down for it.
"We can do that?"
"Why not? Nobody said you can't."
Sun thought it over, and his solemn face was bright. "Come on, guys, let's go hunt monsters."
"Are you out of your mind?" Anna spoke. She was the most timid out of the group. "We are going to get killed if we are not careful!"
"That's what you think. We are special people that have been summoned from another world. You already checked that you have special skills that no one in this town ever has."
"So?"
"Then let's put it to good use and get stronger. Staying here and doing construction is not my thing." Sun was trying hard to persuade the others. He was looking at each one begging to do something different.
"I'm up for it. I don't like doing construction as well," said Hiroto. "This is like a god-given a chance to try something different. Who knows, we could even become famous."
The word famous sparked everyone's interest, except Anna.
"I am warning you not to go too far until you get stronger. You are in the Forgotten Forest, where it is known to have strong monsters. Without a guide, you'll get lost. I suggest you learn a bit more about this world before you end up getting killed."
"But wasn't it you who summoned us, so shouldn't you be protecting us?" Anna asked.
"No. I did not summon you nor do I have any obligation to protect you. The Goddess of Light has brought you here with a purpose that even I don't know. It is up to you to do what you want with it." I spoke. This was getting a bit too tiring talking to them. I hope the Goddess of Light did not send any more so-called Adventurers over at my place, but I got the feeling that she will just drop another fledgling on my lap. "How about this. I'll give you a quest."
Everyone perked their ears with interest. I swear, I'm starting to get used to this world so much that I feel like I'm part of this world now. I'm even handing out quests to them.
"Go and hunt down fifty-five Rock Turtles that have black crystals growing on their back. The more, the better."
"Rock Turtles?"
"Yes, they are native species around the Forgotten Forest. The crystals growing on their back are materials used to create weapons. I'll make you a special weapon if you bring those materials to me." The recent book that I had read stated that those crystals were a great conduit with the Common Magic Stones. I wanted to try something out that has never been done before.
"Special weapon!?" Everyone was excited.
"Would there really be someone that's able to make us unique weapons?"
"Go to the blacksmith and buy yourself basic weapons and armors." I rummaged through my pocket and took out ten red potions. Walking over, I placed the potion on the table. "These are red potions that will heal your health. I suggest you use it wisely."
"Red potion?" Everyone took two each. The guys were excited about the adventure in front of them, while the girls were reluctant.
"Let's go!" Sun stood up first, pushing back the chair in the hurry that it fell down. The others were excited at what they just heard, and they followed after.
Walking past me, Anna gave a nasty scowl towards me. I don't know what her problem was, but I hope that I don't have to deal with her.
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