Chapter 75: Deciding Floor Plan and a Meeting
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“Ah, Ren-chan, tomorrow, you know~ The blueprint for your new house is almost done so why don’t we go check it out?~”
“Oh? Really? Then I will definitely go there!”
I was having a meal at a restaurant together with the three of them the day after my date with Fer-san when Chris-san reminded me about the blueprint. We commissioned the design for our house on the 28th. We did ask about the progress once but ever since then, we haven’t been to the carpenter store again. Uwahh! I couldn’t wait!
“But we’re going to meet with our client at 14.00 pm tomorrow, right?”
Sig-san reminded us.
After my date with Sig-san, we dropped by the guild first before going home. There, the guild staff had informed us the client requested to meet us once. We already agreed to meet with the client a day before our departure date, which was tomorrow.
“Yes. How about if we go there in the morning so we can meet with our client in the afternoon?”
Fer-san suggested.
“Alright. We’re going to meet our client in their house, right?”
I agreed to Fer-san’s suggestion but I wonder whether we will get too busy tomorrow? Also, I wonder what kind of person our client was…
“Aah… Which reminds me, it’s been a while since I’ve had a meeting beforehand. Actually, I rarely take escort quests. I think the last escort quest I had was with you guys.”
Sig-san smiled, he sounded nostalgic.
“About two years ago, right?~ That quest was pretty troublesome too~”
Chris-san nodded, his eyebrows were creased together.
“Is that so?”
2 years ago?
“Yeah~ That is so~ The client’s child had taken a liking to me. Even though I was supposed to be guarding them, the child kept on clinging to me~ Like insisting on riding the horse together with me or sleeping with me~ I was pretty annoyed~”
“That must have been… difficult.”
Chris-san sounded disgruntled. From the way he was speaking, it seemed the client’s child wasn’t actually a ‘young child’ but someone much older….
“That quest was a tough one indeed…”
Fer-san sighed.
“Did the same thing happen to all three of you?”
So all three of them were being subjected to the same treatment?
“Yeah. There were more than one child… Each of us had one child sticking to us…”
“Uwah… I see what you mean now…”
Aah.. That made sense… I had thought the child must be amazing in one way or another to be able to pester three people at the same time but it turned out all three of them had one child clinging to them.
“Anyway, it’s not like every client is like that. I hope our client tomorrow is a good person.”
Sig-san said.
“That is true.”
After our talk, I decided to stay the night since Malik-san had a night shift today.
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“Sigurd-sama! I’ve been wishing to meet you!! At that time, you refused me because I was still a child but I’m already 18 years old! Now, you will marry me, won’t you?”
“Let me go. I said that at that time because I didn’t want to cause more trouble. I have no intention of marrying you.”
We went to check the blueprint this morning and then we went to the guild to ask about the client’s address then we were led into a room that resembled a parlour and then… A woman who had been waiting inside the parlour immediately dashed and hugged Sig-san.
She was wearing a bright green simple dress. Her blonde hair was curled beautifully. Her eyes began to turn wet as she demanded Sig-san to marry her.
“What is happening here…?”
“No way…”
“Now that I think about it, this very same thing happened to us in the previous escort quest as well…”
I was stunned speechless at the scene unfolding before me. On either side of me, Chris-san looked impressed while Fer-san seemed to be trying to remember something.
“To tell you the truth, I had just gotten married not a long ago but my spouse also said I could still take you as my new spouse.”
“I told you to let me go. What kind of bullshit are you spewing now? I have no intention in marrying you and I already have a very important fiancée too.”
“Geez… No need to be shy now… Fufu~ Please treat me well this time as well.”
I don’t really get it but she seems amazing in a way…
Sig-san was scowling at her openly but somehow her brain managed to interpret that as Sig-san being shy. Her cheeks were even dyed in red as she swooned over Sig-san…
Sig-san tried to shake her off since she was clinging tightly onto Sig-san’s arm. Sig-san’s tail was standing up, a clear indication that he was agitated.
So… She was the person we had to escort for this quest?
“Lady Francesca, you’ve become more beautiful since the last time I saw you two years ago. Although… I don’t think I’ve seen your name when I checked the client’s information for this quest?”
Fer-san addressed her, he put on the same mask he used to have when he talked to a woman.
“Oh my, Ferdinand-sama… Please, call me Franca. Thank you for your kind praise. Ferdinand-sama looks as lovely as ever too. I didn’t use my name since I thought Sigurd-sama might be feeling too embarrassed to accept the quest hence why I used my butler’s name.”
“I see…”
So her name was Francesca… Yeah, I remembered the client had a male-sounding name but I see… So that’s why…
“You see, that girl is the daughter of one of the top five merchants in this country~ Two years ago, the three of us accepted the same escort quest from them~ Seems like she had taken a liking toward Sig at that time~ She’s been like that ever since~”
Chris-san whispered to me, careful not to let Francesca-san overheard us.
“Oh, the quest you guys were talking about yesterday?”
“Yeah, that one~”
So she was one of the annoying kids from two years ago… Her willpower was so strong huh, even though Sig-san didn’t bother to mask his dislike of her.
“Francesca-sama. I believe it is about time for us to explain tomorrow’s quest in detail to everyone here…”
The butler who was standing beside Francesca-san muttered softly to her.
“Oh, you’re right. Everyone, this way, please.”
At the butler’s suggestion, Francesca-san gestured for us to sit on the sofa. The sofa was big enough for all four of us so we all sat on one sofa side by side. When I was about to sit down, Sig-san grabbed my hand so we all sat in order of Fer-san, me, Sig-san, and Chris-san.
Across from us, Francesca-san spread the hem of her dress elegantly as she sat down. After all of us were seated down, the maid immediately came to prepare tea for us.
“I apologize for my discourtesy earlier. I am the real client for this quest, Francesca. I’m already well acquainted with the three of you but… I believe I haven’t met with you before, have I?”
“Yes. My name is Ren. Pleased to know you.”
Francesca-san, who was sitting across from us, introduced herself first. Since I was the only one she had never met before, I introduced myself back to her.
Now that I looked at her from the front like this, I realized she was a very beautiful woman. Her slightly slanted light green eyes, enclasped with long eyelashes made her look crisp and sharp.
“Yes. Let’s start with the main subject of this quest. As everyone already knows, I want you to escort me safely to Laserna.”
“If I remember correctly, the road to Laserna is not that dangerous so why us? I believe the reason why you chose us is related to this quest so I’d like it if you would give us the answer.”
After Francesca-san finished her sentence, Fer-san immediately shot her the question that had been occupying my mind. As expected, Fer-san was more suited to be a leader than me.
“My own guard is simply not enough. In addition to me, I will be bringing my maid as well. There are far too many people on our side who don’t possess adequate combat ability. Because of that, I was thinking of hiring someone from the guild to ensure our safety but I heard that Sigurd-sama and the others are staying in Pedrell so… I put the request in that manner because I believe that’s the only way to ensure Sigurd-sama and the others accept my request.”
“I see. I understand… Ren-kun, do you still want to accept this request? We can still refuse the quest now if you want…”
“No, I don’t mind taking this request but…”
I see.
In the first place, there were not many A-rank adventurers in this world. By placing the difficulty for this quest for A-rank, this quest will surely fall into our hands. Well, I had always wanted to visit another city and since this quest was relatively safe, I don’t see any demerits in taking this quest. Although Sig-san looked a little bit displeased…
“Thank you… I’ve heard everyone has established a party together? I guess the leader of this party must be Christian-sama, the oldest member of this party?”
Francesca-san smiled cheerfully after I said I’d still accept the quest. She then asked who was the leader of our party. I guess the information she received didn’t cover up to that part?
“Nope~ It’s Ren-chan~ We formed a party because we want to protect Ren-chan after all~”
“You mean…”
I knew it. She never thought the leader would be me. Even though Fer-san had asked me earlier if I’d still accept this quest or not.
Francesca was openly staring at me dubiously.
“Yeah, Ren is the leader of our party. Sure, he might be small but he’s a great support magician.”
Sig-san came with a follow-up but really, he should’ve omitted the small part out…
“Is that so? I’m looking forward to working with you. Today I want everyone to meet with my guard. Melchior. This person is… This person is the leader of the escort party I’ve hired. I want you to cooperate with this person.”
As soon as Francesca-san called for Melchior, a man with a large build walked close to us. He put his hand on his chest and greeted me wordlessly.
“Yes. Pleased to meet you, Melchior-san.”
I quickly stood on my feet and put my hand on my chest, mimicking his gesture. For some reason, this person gave off the aura of a true knight.
“I’d like to discuss things with you immediately. Can I have a representative of your party come with me to the other room?”
“No, we will all go together if you don’t mind.”
“Yeah.”
The three of them stood up and were about to walk to the door to join Melchor who was waiting for us when suddenly Francesca abruptly grabbed Sig-san’s sleeve.
“Huh?! Sigurd-sama, aren’t you going to have a chat with me?”
This beautiful girl was pleading to Sig-san. Her gaze was upturned, there was a hint of tears in her eyes.
An ordinary man’s heart would certainly be shaken right now… But… I believe in Sig-san.
“As I’ve been saying, I have no intention of talking with you. Frankly speaking, I’m not sure if I should accept this quest or not but since Ren already said yes, I have to follow along too. Of course I will do my job in protecting you properly but that’s it… Come on, let’s go.”
“Ah, yes!”
Sig-san shrugged Francesca-san off, put his hands on my shoulders, and walked away, leaving the room.
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Francesca’s POV
I had finally reunited with my beloved Sigurd-sama but all he cared about was that little guy! Sigurd-sama completely ignored me!
“What’s with that… Ren guy?! Do you know who he is?”
After Sigurd-sama and the others left the room, I glared at the butler standing beside me, asking him if he knew who Ren was.
“Yes. That gentleman just now is the rumoured otherworlder. He was adopted by Guild Master Cleva. Currently, he’s a B-rank and he’s the fiancé of those three gentlemen, including Sigurd-sama.”
“That man?! … Fine. Right now Sigurd-sama must be curious because that man is an otherworlder. By the time we reach Laserna, Sigurd-sama will finally see my virtue.”
There was no way I’d lose against that kind of guy. We had five days until we reached Laserna. Surely Sigurd-sama would fall for my charm until then!
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Character’s Introduction!
Name : Francesca 《Franca》
Age: 18 years old
Height: 185cm
The youngest daughter of the merchant Gottfried. She always wears her long, blonde hair in curls and she wears long dresses on a daily basis. She has light green eyes. She met with Sig, Fer and Chris two years ago and fell in love at first sight with Sig right there and then. She already has one spouse.
Chapter 75: Deciding Floor Plan and a Meeting
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“Ah, Ren-chan, tomorrow, you know~ The blueprint for your new house is almost done so why don’t we go check it out?~”
“Oh? Really? Then I will definitely go there!”
I was having a meal at a restaurant together with the three of them the day after my date with Fer-san when Chris-san reminded me about the blueprint. We commissioned the design for our house on the 28th. We did ask about the progress once but ever since then, we haven’t been to the carpenter store again. Uwahh! I couldn’t wait!
“But we’re going to meet with our client at 14.00 pm tomorrow, right?”
Sig-san reminded us.
After my date with Sig-san, we dropped by the guild first before going home. There, the guild staff had informed us the client requested to meet us once. We already agreed to meet with the client a day before our departure date, which was tomorrow.
“Yes. How about if we go there in the morning so we can meet with our client in the afternoon?”
Fer-san suggested.
“Alright. We’re going to meet our client in their house, right?”
I agreed to Fer-san’s suggestion but I wonder whether we will get too busy tomorrow? Also, I wonder what kind of person our client was…
“Aah… Which reminds me, it’s been a while since I’ve had a meeting beforehand. Actually, I rarely take escort quests. I think the last escort quest I had was with you guys.”
Sig-san smiled, he sounded nostalgic.
“About two years ago, right?~ That quest was pretty troublesome too~”
Chris-san nodded, his eyebrows were creased together.
“Is that so?”
2 years ago?
“Yeah~ That is so~ The client’s child had taken a liking to me. Even though I was supposed to be guarding them, the child kept on clinging to me~ Like insisting on riding the horse together with me or sleeping with me~ I was pretty annoyed~”
“That must have been… difficult.”
Chris-san sounded disgruntled. From the way he was speaking, it seemed the client’s child wasn’t actually a ‘young child’ but someone much older….
“That quest was a tough one indeed…”
Fer-san sighed.
“Did the same thing happen to all three of you?”
So all three of them were being subjected to the same treatment?
“Yeah. There were more than one child… Each of us had one child sticking to us…”
“Uwah… I see what you mean now…”
Aah.. That made sense… I had thought the child must be amazing in one way or another to be able to pester three people at the same time but it turned out all three of them had one child clinging to them.
“Anyway, it’s not like every client is like that. I hope our client tomorrow is a good person.”
Sig-san said.
“That is true.”
After our talk, I decided to stay the night since Malik-san had a night shift today.
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“Sigurd-sama! I’ve been wishing to meet you!! At that time, you refused me because I was still a child but I’m already 18 years old! Now, you will marry me, won’t you?”
“Let me go. I said that at that time because I didn’t want to cause more trouble. I have no intention of marrying you.”
We went to check the blueprint this morning and then we went to the guild to ask about the client’s address then we were led into a room that resembled a parlour and then… A woman who had been waiting inside the parlour immediately dashed and hugged Sig-san.
She was wearing a bright green simple dress. Her blonde hair was curled beautifully. Her eyes began to turn wet as she demanded Sig-san to marry her.
“What is happening here…?”
“No way…”
“Now that I think about it, this very same thing happened to us in the previous escort quest as well…”
I was stunned speechless at the scene unfolding before me. On either side of me, Chris-san looked impressed while Fer-san seemed to be trying to remember something.
“To tell you the truth, I had just gotten married not a long ago but my spouse also said I could still take you as my new spouse.”
“I told you to let me go. What kind of bullshit are you spewing now? I have no intention in marrying you and I already have a very important fiancée too.”
“Geez… No need to be shy now… Fufu~ Please treat me well this time as well.”
I don’t really get it but she seems amazing in a way…
Sig-san was scowling at her openly but somehow her brain managed to interpret that as Sig-san being shy. Her cheeks were even dyed in red as she swooned over Sig-san…
Sig-san tried to shake her off since she was clinging tightly onto Sig-san’s arm. Sig-san’s tail was standing up, a clear indication that he was agitated.
So… She was the person we had to escort for this quest?
“Lady Francesca, you’ve become more beautiful since the last time I saw you two years ago. Although… I don’t think I’ve seen your name when I checked the client’s information for this quest?”
Fer-san addressed her, he put on the same mask he used to have when he talked to a woman.
“Oh my, Ferdinand-sama… Please, call me Franca. Thank you for your kind praise. Ferdinand-sama looks as lovely as ever too. I didn’t use my name since I thought Sigurd-sama might be feeling too embarrassed to accept the quest hence why I used my butler’s name.”
“I see…”
So her name was Francesca… Yeah, I remembered the client had a male-sounding name but I see… So that’s why…
“You see, that girl is the daughter of one of the top five merchants in this country~ Two years ago, the three of us accepted the same escort quest from them~ Seems like she had taken a liking toward Sig at that time~ She’s been like that ever since~”
Chris-san whispered to me, careful not to let Francesca-san overheard us.
“Oh, the quest you guys were talking about yesterday?”
“Yeah, that one~”
So she was one of the annoying kids from two years ago… Her willpower was so strong huh, even though Sig-san didn’t bother to mask his dislike of her.
“Francesca-sama. I believe it is about time for us to explain tomorrow’s quest in detail to everyone here…”
The butler who was standing beside Francesca-san muttered softly to her.
“Oh, you’re right. Everyone, this way, please.”
At the butler’s suggestion, Francesca-san gestured for us to sit on the sofa. The sofa was big enough for all four of us so we all sat on one sofa side by side. When I was about to sit down, Sig-san grabbed my hand so we all sat in order of Fer-san, me, Sig-san, and Chris-san.
Across from us, Francesca-san spread the hem of her dress elegantly as she sat down. After all of us were seated down, the maid immediately came to prepare tea for us.
“I apologize for my discourtesy earlier. I am the real client for this quest, Francesca. I’m already well acquainted with the three of you but… I believe I haven’t met with you before, have I?”
“Yes. My name is Ren. Pleased to know you.”
Francesca-san, who was sitting across from us, introduced herself first. Since I was the only one she had never met before, I introduced myself back to her.
Now that I looked at her from the front like this, I realized she was a very beautiful woman. Her slightly slanted light green eyes, enclasped with long eyelashes made her look crisp and sharp.
“Yes. Let’s start with the main subject of this quest. As everyone already knows, I want you to escort me safely to Laserna.”
“If I remember correctly, the road to Laserna is not that dangerous so why us? I believe the reason why you chose us is related to this quest so I’d like it if you would give us the answer.”
After Francesca-san finished her sentence, Fer-san immediately shot her the question that had been occupying my mind. As expected, Fer-san was more suited to be a leader than me.
“My own guard is simply not enough. In addition to me, I will be bringing my maid as well. There are far too many people on our side who don’t possess adequate combat ability. Because of that, I was thinking of hiring someone from the guild to ensure our safety but I heard that Sigurd-sama and the others are staying in Pedrell so… I put the request in that manner because I believe that’s the only way to ensure Sigurd-sama and the others accept my request.”
“I see. I understand… Ren-kun, do you still want to accept this request? We can still refuse the quest now if you want…”
“No, I don’t mind taking this request but…”
I see.
In the first place, there were not many A-rank adventurers in this world. By placing the difficulty for this quest for A-rank, this quest will surely fall into our hands. Well, I had always wanted to visit another city and since this quest was relatively safe, I don’t see any demerits in taking this quest. Although Sig-san looked a little bit displeased…
“Thank you… I’ve heard everyone has established a party together? I guess the leader of this party must be Christian-sama, the oldest member of this party?”
Francesca-san smiled cheerfully after I said I’d still accept the quest. She then asked who was the leader of our party. I guess the information she received didn’t cover up to that part?
“Nope~ It’s Ren-chan~ We formed a party because we want to protect Ren-chan after all~”
“You mean…”
I knew it. She never thought the leader would be me. Even though Fer-san had asked me earlier if I’d still accept this quest or not.
Francesca was openly staring at me dubiously.
“Yeah, Ren is the leader of our party. Sure, he might be small but he’s a great support magician.”
Sig-san came with a follow-up but really, he should’ve omitted the small part out…
“Is that so? I’m looking forward to working with you. Today I want everyone to meet with my guard. Melchior. This person is… This person is the leader of the escort party I’ve hired. I want you to cooperate with this person.”
As soon as Francesca-san called for Melchior, a man with a large build walked close to us. He put his hand on his chest and greeted me wordlessly.
“Yes. Pleased to meet you, Melchior-san.”
I quickly stood on my feet and put my hand on my chest, mimicking his gesture. For some reason, this person gave off the aura of a true knight.
“I’d like to discuss things with you immediately. Can I have a representative of your party come with me to the other room?”
“No, we will all go together if you don’t mind.”
“Yeah.”
The three of them stood up and were about to walk to the door to join Melchor who was waiting for us when suddenly Francesca abruptly grabbed Sig-san’s sleeve.
“Huh?! Sigurd-sama, aren’t you going to have a chat with me?”
This beautiful girl was pleading to Sig-san. Her gaze was upturned, there was a hint of tears in her eyes.
An ordinary man’s heart would certainly be shaken right now… But… I believe in Sig-san.
“As I’ve been saying, I have no intention of talking with you. Frankly speaking, I’m not sure if I should accept this quest or not but since Ren already said yes, I have to follow along too. Of course I will do my job in protecting you properly but that’s it… Come on, let’s go.”
“Ah, yes!”
Sig-san shrugged Francesca-san off, put his hands on my shoulders, and walked away, leaving the room.
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Francesca’s POV
I had finally reunited with my beloved Sigurd-sama but all he cared about was that little guy! Sigurd-sama completely ignored me!
“What’s with that… Ren guy?! Do you know who he is?”
After Sigurd-sama and the others left the room, I glared at the butler standing beside me, asking him if he knew who Ren was.
“Yes. That gentleman just now is the rumoured otherworlder. He was adopted by Guild Master Cleva. Currently, he’s a B-rank and he’s the fiancé of those three gentlemen, including Sigurd-sama.”
“That man?! … Fine. Right now Sigurd-sama must be curious because that man is an otherworlder. By the time we reach Laserna, Sigurd-sama will finally see my virtue.”
There was no way I’d lose against that kind of guy. We had five days until we reached Laserna. Surely Sigurd-sama would fall for my charm until then!
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Character’s Introduction!
Name : Francesca 《Franca》
Age: 18 years old
Height: 185cm
The youngest daughter of the merchant Gottfried. She always wears her long, blonde hair in curls and she wears long dresses on a daily basis. She has light green eyes. She met with Sig, Fer and Chris two years ago and fell in love at first sight with Sig right there and then. She already has one spouse.
