Mr. Shien?

Seeing that Shien wasnt responding, Melika showed an anxious expression like she did something wrong.

What is it?

Diere also looked toward Shien and asked him.

Uuu

Lumia rather showed a hint of timidness when she looked at Shien. It seemed lie she was indeed more scared of Shien now.

But Melika didnt seem to be afraid at all. That was something that Shien didnt expect.

This elf girl seemed to have not been affected by what happened before at all. She continued to act as she did before.

No, from Melikas actions, she had become more active in making conversation with Shien. It was like she didnt want for Shien and her to draw further apart.

That was in fact the reality.

Putting aside Lumia for the moment, Melikas opinion of Shien didnt actually change at all.

For one, elves like Melika were able to steel their hearts against demons from the start. For two, Melikas own feeling of closeness toward Shien were growing by the day. She already been having a hard time enduring the fact that she hasnt been able to talk with Shien over the past few days. She wouldnt have so suddenly turned the question toward Shien otherwise.

Shien didnt know any of that. He still thought it was due to the matter with Markray. The naturally kindly Melika was grateful, so she didnt end up fearing him.

Shien rather relaxed at that.

Im fine. Shien shook his head as he turned back to the original question, Im not like you guys. I came from the great sea of stars.

That statement made everyone stop for a moment.

The great sea of stars?

Melika was dumbfounded. Lumia showed a complete lack of comprehension. Even Diere frowned as if she was searching her memories for any mention of such a place.

That was a waste of effort though.

After all, Shien was just sprouting random nonsense.

Its not like he could actually tell them that he came from another world, right?

Thus, Shien continued to speak seriously.

Its normal that you havent heard of it. Thats because it is a place far away. It represents the unknown and hope itself, and is the goal that many people reach toward.

Shiens words completely confused the girls.

Is there really a place like that?

Diere was completely suspicious.

Of course. Shien spoke without a change in expressions, Plus, that place is enormous and without bounds.

Shien begun making such exaggerated boasts.

In the end, after dragging everyone around for a while, the question that everyone wanted to ask Shien was thus forgotten. Instead, it turned into a discussion over just what kind of place this great sea of starts really is.

It continued for five minutes, when Balon finally road back on his horse.

Alright, were entering the city. Balon directly declared, After entering the city, the knights will be following me. The adventures can do as you like. You can head to the guild headquarters or look for inns. A notice will be given later when the Palace has determined when the audience is to be held.

In other words, it was time to split up.

Leon, please come with me to the magic item stores. Eudrice immediately spoke impatiently to Leon next to her.

Alright.

Leon was somewhat hesitant. He seemed to have wanted to use this opportunity to do something. However, he was also rather unfamiliar with the Capital. Since its his first time here, he ended up deciding that its better to follow Eudrice, so he didnt object.

A point worth mentioning is that for the past while, Leon had stopped trying to get close to the girls of Vivians party.

Given that Shien was there, Leon would do anything to keep away, so he naturally wouldnt dare to try to pester the girls anymore.

Alrith on the other hand had decided to first head to the guild.

Since its the main headquarters of the adventurers guild, and its situated in the capital at tht, the guilds quests and rewards should be quite worth checking out, right?

Alrith rather wanted to take a look, and the fellow party members with him didnt have any objections either.

As for Vivians party, they had their own plans too.

Your place or mine?

Vivian threw a strange question a Diere.

Your place. Diere knew what Vivian meant though, and she spoke with unusual dissatisfaction, You knew full well, right?

Basically. Vivian showed a smile, but she continued to stare at Diere while confirming, Are you really not going back to visit?

No. Diere coldly replied without hesitation, You know full well that I became an adventurer specifically to escape that place. I even accepted your invitation to go to Lamdrion partly because I wanted to get away from there.

Alright. Vivian was silent for a bit before speaking resignedly, In that case, lets head to my place then.

Hearing that, Shien, Lumia and Melika finally understood just what Vivian and Diere were discussing.

The two of them were discussing, since theyve returned to the Capital, whether theyll be hosting everyone over at Vivians home or Dieres home.

No matter what, as people born in the capital, its not like they can let everyone stay at the inns, right?

Thus, Vivian had already made the arrangements.

Everyone come with me to my place then. Vivian thus gave everyone a smile, Although, to be accurate, its technically Leilis place.

After all, Vivian had lived with Leili.

Is that really fine? Shien raised his hand and brought up a question, I heard that guildmaster Leilis family seemed to be some amazing high nobility. Can we really just casually head in without the person in question?

Lumia and Melika nodded over and over. They too had such misgivings.

Theres no need for you to worry so much. Vivian reassured them, Although Leilis family is high nobility, her familys actually rather unusual compared to the average nobles.

Whats different about it?

Leilis ancestor was actually the founder of the adventurers guild. Way back when, they were a minister working beside the founding king and Hero. Following said kings will, they founded the adventurers guild with the aid of the Kingdom and then was eventually given a title and became nobility.

Vivian begun explaining.

Due to that, the family head of each and every generation of the Latrad family has always been the guildmaster of the adventurers guild. Everyone in the family are also involved with work relating to the adventurers guild. Leili is the only child of the current family head, so she too will eventually become the guildmaster of the main headquarters of the adventurers guild and thus inherit the Latrard family. Thats why shed been sent to the adventurers guild in another territory as guildmaster after reaching adulthood. Its for the sake of gaining experience.

Everyone was suddenly enlightened.

No wonder the only child of a high noble family would end up acting as the guildmaster in such a remote town. So thats the reason huh?

Shien understood as well.

At the same time, Shien understood what Vivian was trying to say.

The Latrad family is very friendly toward adventurers. You guys are also my and Leilis friends. Each of you also have promising futures ahead of you, so the family head wont be acting stingy toward you guys. Vivian smiled, So just come along with me.

Everyone gave each other a look, but in the end, they all nodded.

Thus, Vivians party entered the capital.