Chapter 256 Idle Talk (Important)

Alezels story is over. Harunas eyes are still sparkling, and it seems that she cant suppress her excitement.

Are you really doing that? During the reception!?

Ahaha, as I heard, you really like this kind of thing~. Yes, we are doing it. If you want, I can bet my business soul on it. Besides, it was Deris who came up with this idea. Im just getting on this idea and calculating cost-benefit. If you still doubt it, you can ask Deris or Nell.

Should I take you to their place? Haruna hurriedly shook her head when Alezel asked so.

Ah, no, its not that Im doubting you. Also, They are busy and I dont want to take their time.

Ha~, you are really a good girl~. I declared to Deris that I wont do it, but this makes me want to scout you.

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Her soul as a merchant aches, but she cant just break her promise with Deris. While suppressing her desire to scout Haruna, Alezel managed to get Harunas promise to participate in the event.

My~, Im really grateful for your help. Thank you, Haruna-chan.

Youre welcome! By the way, Alezel-san used to be an adventurer with Shish and Nell-san a long time ago, right? With Awe as your nickname.

Oh, that sure is nostalgi what are you talking about~?

Harunas question, which was casually asked in a natural flow, made Alezels mouth slip easily. It was as slippery as natto and as refreshing as freshly squeezed juice.

Ah, you dont have to say it if you are trying to hide it. Im sorry for asking it.

Haruna vigorously bowed her head, and her cute ponytail jumped up.

Well, I guess its okay since you are Deriss disciple. This is a secret story that I only talk to Haruna-chan, so dont tell anyone, kay? I will talk about this because Haruna-chan is special.

Eh, ah, yes.

Alezels smile has a little pressure similar to that of Nell, and its some kind of threat to Haruna. Just try to reveal the secret, it also has such a threatening meaning.

As Haruna-chan guessed, I was an adventurer with that couple. I wonder how many years have passed? Well, it was a long time ago. Deris is an old man now, but Ive known him since he was about Haruna-chans age.

Is that so? Then, what about Nell-san?

She was even younger, about 10 years old. At that time, she always followed Deris around. At that time, she was more honest than now. Really.

H-Hee~. But, Nell-san is still cute even now!

You have a good eye for people, huh. Nells body has grown up and so is her mind. But, her true nature is still the same. Well, as for me, both my mind and body are still the same! Im an elf after all!

Haruna and Alezel lost track of time and talked about the old days. During this time, Alezels opinion of Haruna has risen so much that she ended up saying something unnecessary.

Well, thats why I decided to take on the seat of the Great Eight Demons. Because of my previous position, I decided to make myself die as an adventurer there. Everyone also recommended Deris and Nell to take the vacant seats, but they didnt want to. What was it again, something like, they lost the motivation because their companion left and they have achieved their goal to some extent? In the end, Deris reluctantly let his familiar Lily-han take it as his replacement. As for Nell, she just refused without any care. There, I put the brakes on them, and they decided to be Lily-hans subordinates in appearance only to monitor the Great Eight Demons.

Mainly, Alezel started to talk about something that Deris hasnt even told Haruna yet.

H-Haa~. I thought that they are really amazing, but they also have such a close relationship with the Great Eight Demons, huh. It has been surprising me since a while ago.

Right? Your master and Nell were actually the strongest candidates in the human race. Well, Deris was slacking off too much, so to be honest, he might not be the best right now.

Is that so? Shish is still very strong, you know?

Well, he was far stronger in the past. If its the current him, maybe I have a chance to win? Ah, but, it seems that he has been training on his own will recently. Perhaps, he was influenced by Haruna-chans motivation.

Ehehe. I-Is that so?

Haruna is embarrassed. However, Deris deeply remembered that the death march was the most difficult part of the price he has to pay. He carved it so deeply in his heart that he wished he hadnt motivated himself.

But, since you say that you have a chance to win against the current Shish, does it mean that you are stronger than him?

Haruna turned her face down to hide her embarrassment, but when she raised her face again, Haruna has the face of a warrior. Its maybe her curiosity toward someone whos probably stronger than her master, or maybe a manifestation of her ambition. Anyway, Haruna is unconsciously ready for battle.

Oh, dont look me with those eyes, Haruna-chan. You have looks and courage, so Im more and more interested in you. Still, Deris told me not to scout you, so dont seduce me more than that, kay?

I-Im sorry. Somehow, Ive been in a very good mood today.

Even when receiving Harunas gaze directly, Alezels smile never faltered. Then, Haruna became normal naturally and she immediately apologized.

After all, a lot of powerful people are coming today. Maybe you are affected by that. Well, I dont mind about it, so theres no need to be dispirited like that. However, there are some who cant take a joke, so be careful not to do the same thing there. Hmm, in a way, I guess its correct to let her let it out here?

Alezel tilted her head cutely, perhaps imitating Harunas gesture. Her appearance was supposed to look good with that gesture, but for some reason, it didnt feel so.

Chief! Chieeef! Its almost ready! Where are you!?

A shout came from the direction of the kitchen.

Oh no! Its this time already!

Geh! Its this time already, huh!

Alezel-san!

Haruna-chan!

See you later!

Whoosh. The two disappeared from the roof of the church with the sound of the wind, and ran as fast as they could to their respective posts. They barely managed to get there in time.

Clang, clang.

The aftermath of the wind reached the church bell, making it ring to celebrate this day. However, its another story whether the ceremony will end peacefully or not.