CHAPTER 24 FORMALITIES

Thank god. She seems okay.

Jonahim said, his expression softening after seeing that only the edges of Mercs clothes had been slightly burnt, after running to where Merc was.

Youve got to be kidding me She took down a Ghezo Velche by herself?

Elea exclaimed, her hold on her spear tightening as she gazed at the Ghezo Velches corpse, which was right next to Merc.

Her face was a mix of befuddlement and remorse.

Elea was likely annoyed by the fact that a young girl had defeated a Magic Beast that even they had a hard time defeating.

Mana Hardening. And quite a strong one at that. Just who are you?

Luka inquired as she approached Merc, who had already adjusted her wooden staff around her waist, and lifted her face to look at her. They were so close that Merc would almost certainly make contact with Lukas breasts if she made a step forward.

M-Me? Im just a Healer in training who wants to become an adventurer.

Merc said in a cool manner, her gaze falling on Luka. Mercs eyes were pulled to the two bulging hills on her chest rather than Lukas face.

Shes quite gifted as well.

Although she pretended to be cool, the thoughts that ran through her mind were anything but.

You must be quite good if Luka commends you on your Mana Manipulation. The way you dodged the Ghezo Velches attacks was also splendid. Are all elves this amazing?

Jonahim said this after collapsing to the ground, cross-legged, most likely from fatigue. Eleas face hardened as she heard him say it.

Theres no way! If everyone was as good as Merc, then they would have already taken care of the Ghezo Velche by themselves.

I suppose youre correct. That simply means Merc is amazing. So, Merc, if you could have taken it down by yourself, why didnt you?

At Jonahims question, Merc merely shook her head sideways.

It would have been impossible. With all of the other Velche around, I wouldnt have been able to take down the Ghezo Velche. It wouldnt have been possible without you three.

I suppose youre correct as well.

However, the truth was that even with the Velche there, Merc could have easily defeated the Ghezo Velche. Although she hadnt known there were two of them, she probably wouldnt have lost either way.

The only reason she hadnt gone up the mountain by herself was that the village had banned it. The elf village was a place where abiding by the rules was extremely important.

Merc couldnt go to the mountains alone, and there were no adults who would accompany her. Even if she had defeated the Ghezo Velche after ignoring the ban and going to the mountain, the issue of her breaching the law would have remained.

If that had happened, the Chief would not have approved of her, and she would have just disgraced her family.

The same thing would happen if she decided to leave the village without first gaining approval and obtaining the necessary qualifications. It was an outcome that Merc wanted to avoid at all costs.

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Thats why finding a safe way to the mountain and fighting the Ghezo Velche had been crucial for her.

And now she had accomplished that goal.

Pardon me, but might I ask you three for a favor?

What is it?

Could you please inform the village that I was the one who killed one of the Ghezo Velche? Likewise, Ill request that the Chief also pay you the award for the second one.

Huh?

Elea pushed Luka aside and stood in front of Merc with an angry expression after hearing Merc say that.

Do we look like adventurers that would steal anothers achievement? Give me a break. True, its still difficult for me to believe you defeated the Ghezo Velche on your own, but that doesnt mean Ill lie about it.

Miss Elea

Its exactly as Elea says. Well receive our intended reward. While were at it, well also report that you defeated one of the two Ghezo Velche that appeared.

Jonahim

Merc, youre strong. We can all agree on that.

Miss Luka

The three of them, as expected, appeared to be straightforward adventurers.

Merc had the impression from her past life that many young high-ranking adventurers would steal others achievements and commit heinous things, but these three seemed to be different.

Merc was both amazed and moved by their performance.

Even though Merc had never met any other adventurers besides Blazing Impact, it gave her the impression that the adventurers of this age werent all awful.

Merc, theres something thats been bothering me.

Just as Mercs eyes were beginning to water, Elea spoke in a somewhat angry tone. Merc could tell she was upset by something because of her expression, but she couldnt pinpoint what it was.

Merc, try saying my name.

What? Its Miss Elea.

Now Lukas.

Miss Luka

Now Jonahims.

Its Jonahim. What is this about?

This is it!

What is what?!

Merc still couldnt figure out why Elea was angry.

Why do you attach Miss to my and Lukas names, but call Jonahim without any formality?

Now that you mention it.

Merc was finally able to figure out the root of Eleas anger. However, because she had done it unconsciously Merc couldnt answer as to why she was doing it.

In my previous life, I was accustomed to addressing men younger than me without any formality, and I would add Miss to any woman beyond the age of fourteen. Its quite hard for me to change that habit now

Jonahim, do you mind it?

Hm? Not at all. Instead, how about I just call you Merc? That should settle things.

Jonahim said with a bright smile, putting an end to the case swiftly. Merc didnt mind Jonahim addressing her casually, so she nodded slightly as well.

I just cant accept this

Elea expressed her disdain with a scowl on her face, as though she couldnt believe Jonahim and Merc had thrown out the formalities so lightly. Merc couldnt do anything about it, despite Eleas glare.

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Whats wrong Elea, are you jealous?

Jonahim casually asked her.

?

Elea, on the other hand, simply stared at him in disbelief.

Merc had assumed that Jonahim had been unaware of Eleas feelings for him, but this looked to be incorrect. It had been evident even to Merc, who had only recently joined them, so there was no way Jonahim could have missed it.

If youre jealous, why not just have Merc address you informally as well?

Huh?

He really doesnt get it

What Im trying to say is that since youre already addressing Merc informally, Merc should just do the same. Luka, what do you say about it?

I dont mind.

I-I

Elea had an incomprehensible look on her face as she said. She was probably relieved that Jonahim hadnt figured out her true feelings.

She silently nodded after one last glare at Merc.

Its fine with me if you say so, Jonahim

As a result, despite Mercs wishes, she ended up addressing the members of Blazing Impact informally.

What in the world is going on?