Chapter 547 - Bear-san, Goes To Talk To The Adventurers Guild

Bear-san, Goes To Talk To The Adventurers Guild

A few days later, with Noas birthday present, the sewing for a stuffed Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear doll was completed. All that remains is to put in the cotton, and well be done.

But there is no cotton to put in those stuffed animals.

Im sorry, Yuna-chan. (Naru)

After talking to Sherry, I went to Naru-san to ask for more information.

Bandits have stolen the s.h.i.+pment of cotton that was being transported to Crimonia.

Are bandits robbing cotton now?

Perhaps the bandits were also into the business of making stuffed animals?

I try to imagine the bandits making stuffed animals, but I quickly erase it in my mind. It wasnt a charming image. Discrimination is not good, but appearance does distort the impression.

Was the person transporting them hurt in any way? (Yuna)

He said he surrendered the goods to the bandits, so they didnt take his life. (Naru)

Thats good to know.

Life is more precious than cotton.

Cant you arrange for another one? (Yuna)

It seems that it will take time. This time, I had to ask for a favor. I told them we would use the cotton s.h.i.+pment to make Noire-samas birthday present. Their faces went pale when they heard it. Id like to arrange another order, but I wont make it in time. Yuna-chan. Would you like to use another type of cotton? (Naru)

Hmm, what should I do now?

I have worked very hard with Fina and everyone to get to this point. We dont want to compromise in the end. If we are going to make something, we want to make it good.

Then theres only one thing to do. If the bandits have robbed it, then Ill just have to repossess it.

If I dont hurry, the bandits might sell the cotton, or they might make stuffed animals.

As expected, even though a thug made it, I couldnt simply remove the cotton from other stuffed animals to be used in the ones were making.

I hurried to the Adventurers Guild. It was the best place to get information on bandits.

I talked to Helen-san at the reception desk.

Helen-san, can I have a minute? (Yuna)

Yes, what is it? (Helen)

Have you heard of any bandits in the vicinity lately? (Yuna)

I told Helen-san what Naru-san told me.

Ah, if thats the case, I think it has something to do with Mylene-san coming to Guildmaster right now. (Helen)

Mylene-san? (Yuna)

Mylene-san is the guildmaster of a commercial guild. It seems that Mylene-san has come to see the guildmaster of the Adventurers Guild about the bandits.

Indeed, if bandits routinely attack and plunder s.h.i.+pments, then the commercial guild would be in trouble.

Id like to join in with the meeting. Can I? (Yuna)

Please wait a minute. Ill go in and ask them now. (Helen)

When Helen-san left her seat, she went to the back. Then, she returned afterward.

It seems both of them are fine with it. (Helen)

I thanked Helen-san and entered the back room. Inside the room, there were few people. First was the guildmaster of the Adventurers Guild, Rarock-san, a muscular elderly man, and the guildmaster of the Commercial Guild, Mylene-san, an intelligent-looking woman.

Additionally, there were other individuals in the room.

Gil and Lurina-san. Even Mel-san, Senia-san, and Jade-san (Yuna)

And the other guy.

Say something. (Toya)

The Comedian? (Yuna)

No, its not. Its Toya. (Toya)

Just kidding. (Yuna)

We are there too. (Blitz)

Another acquaintance adventurer in the opposite seat. An adventurer party with three women and one man.

Blitz Harem Party! (Yuna)

Wrong! (Blitz)

Blitz shouted in a desperate denial.

No, that would be correct. (Toya)

Toya, however, agreed with my words.

Well, setting aside whether it was a harem party or not, it was a party of three women consisting of Rosa-san, Ran, and Grimos, surrounding Blitz. What else to call such a group if not a harem?

Whats up with the gathering? (Yuna)

I was just asking for a request to subdue bandits. Helen told me that you also want to be involved. (Rarock)

I dont know if its the same bandits, but were they the ones who stole the cotton? (Yuna)

Yes, cotton is on the list of stolen goods. (Mylene)

Mylene-san answered my question while looking at the paper in her hand.

Could it be that cotton is what Yuna-chan asked for? (Mylene)

Yes, we were making stuffed animals for Noas birthday present, but I heard bandits stole the cotton. (Yuna)

And thats why you are now here at the Adventurers Guild. (Rarock)

Guildmaster was convinced.

The bandits also stole something they shouldnt have. (Mylene)

For now, if you want to listen to the details, go grab a chair. (Rarock)

Guildmaster told me to sit down, so I looked around for a chair.

Senia-san and Ran waved at me to beckon me to sit there, but I sat next to Lurina-san. This place seems to be the safest.

The two looked disappointed, but sitting next to Lurina-san would be the safest considering my safety.

Since Yuna is here, Id like to briefly explain again that recently some of the goods that were being transported have been stolen. (Rarock)

So far, though, they havent even taken lives if we give them the goods. But as a commercial guild, we need to do something quickly, so weve come to you as an urgent request. (Mylene)

And we were exchanging information with each other just now. (Rarock)

Guildmaster and Mylene-san explained.

Now I know why everyone is in this room.

I see that Jade-san, Blitz, and the others were also in Crimonia. (Yuna)

We had just been hired as an escort to Crimonia. So we stopped by the Adventurers Guild, and we were asked to help them take down some bandits. (Jade)

We just stopped by the Adventurers Guild, as we were about to go to Mereera. (Blitz)

As an adventurer, its a job that could potentially kill you somewhere along the line. Its nice to see them after a long time.

Do all of you know Yuna-chan? (Mylene)

Mylene-san looks at everyone curiously.

Weve worked with Yuna on several occasions. (Jade)

We worked together to take down the bandits in Mereera. (Blitz)

I also worked together with Yuna-chan and even received requests from her. (Lurina)

Jade-san, Blitz, and Lurina-san answered.

Guildmaster. Why didnt you talk to Yuna? Even though shes dressed like this, you know shes strong, right? (Jade)

Jade-san asked to air his question.

Certainly, I havent heard about the request to subdue the bandits.

Monsters and bandits are different. Some people can kill monsters, but they cant kill people. Yuna has fought bandits twice, but she hasnt killed anyone yet. I couldnt just ask Yuna to do that. (Rarock)

How did you know all that information? (Yuna)

I looked over the information of competent adventurers. Even competent adventurers have their strengths and weaknesses. If there is an urgent request, we must send the right person to the right place. You have never killed anyone, have you? (Rarock)

No, not yet at least. (Yuna)

I have defeated and subjugated monsters in games, so I have no problems with killing them. But when it comes to people, even evil ones, would be a step too far.

I have caused serious injury, but I have not taken a single human life.

Thats why I didnt call for you. (Rarock)

Then why did you give me permission to come in? (Yuna)

Youre also an adventurer. If you want to get involved, I wont stop you. You are a good adventurer. But just because you heard about it doesnt mean you have to accept it. (Rarock)

Apparently, the Guildmaster had put a great deal of thought into the matter. He wasnt just a pure musclehead.

We just have to capture them, dont we? (Yuna)

Yes, we have to capture the bandits. (Rarock)

Then Ill help too. Well capture them quickly and recover the robbed goods. (Yuna)

Otherwise, we cant make stuffed animal dolls.

So, do you know where the bandits are and how many are there? (Jade)

Jade-san, as the representative, asked Guildmaster.

There is a mountain between Crimonia and Shelin. We have information that these bandits are using that mountain as their base. We know that there are more than ten of them. (Rarock)

Thats surprisingly few. (Jade)

Well be fine on our own, I guess. (Toya)

Toya said confidently.

Where does that confidence come from?

Are you an idiot? We have this many people because its hard to find them in the mountains. (Jade)

Jade-san explained to Toya while sighing.

Hes right, you know, the mountains are a pain in the a.s.s. There will be lookouts, and theres always the possibility of them escaping. (Rosa)

Yeah, we couldnt find them back then either. (Blitz)

Rosa-san and Blitz spoke of the things they were reminded of.

Perhaps they were referring to the bandits who showed up in Mereera. Blitz and his party were unable to locate the bandits.

But if Yuna-chan helps us, that would make things easier. With Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan around, we can find out where the bandits are. (Rosa)

Rosa-san looked at me and smiled.

To Rosa-sans group, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were the ones who found the bandits.

Lurina-san was the only one aware of my detection skills.

However, she didnt open her mouth, as she thought that it was only used for monsters.

Were counting on you. Bear girl. (Toya)

I dont mind. Ill leave the cleanup to you. (Yuna)

After catching the bandits, I will leave the transportation job to them because its a ha.s.sle. My objective was only the stolen cotton.

Well then, everyone should prepare today and leave early tomorrow morning. (Rarock)

Everyone would head out on horses provided by the Adventurers Guild.

Well everyone except for me.

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Authors Note:

It has been a long time since we have had a large gathering of members.

[Notice] The Bear Book Volume 12 is now on sale. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Thank you to everyone who always reports typos to me. I am not able to reply to you, so Ill just leave this here.