- Episode 2
「……I'll tell you clearly, but you asked first.」
"Yes."
"Because I'm not there, you keep getting hurt."
"okay."
"What are you going to do at the coming-of-age ceremony? You are still a child who needs to be looked after by me."
"I think so."
Feeling a warm touch, Tsuki closed his mouth.
"You asked me to be with you in particular. okay?"
"Yes. Thank you, Tsuki."
Seeing him smiling softly, the black cat closed its eyes pretending not to know. A sigh of satisfaction rang out.
'It's different.'
When Tsuki saw Estio, something was changing little by little from within. He needs nothing, and this is the first time Estio, who has never been obsessed with anyone, has asked to be by his side in the first place.
He always gave himself up. He almost looked like someone who had imprisoned himself in a cold prison called the attic of his wretched hometown. All he had was a piece of dirty cloth that others had worn and a room the size of a palm covered with icicles.
He has always thought that he should not want or have something. That is why he was able to endure a life of being despised and despised in that cold hell.
He has been so for over 10 years, but from the moment the villagers of Selvia took their last hope from him, he has slowly changed.
'It doesn't matter how it changes.'
Tsuki thought that he would rather have changed a little.
"Estio."
Stopped, the stroking hand stopped. Tsuki, who had closed his eyes at the sound of calling him, pierced his ears.
"We will soon arrive at the portal connected to the headquarters."
A portal was a tool developed by the Imperial Wizards, and it was a teleportation device that moved long distances at once. It was a device that could not be used by anyone because there was a limit on the number of times a day due to safety issues and the cost was very high.
They got off the wagon and went straight into the Portal Management Office. A huge portal was seen buzzing and operating. The portal, which looked like an oval-shaped front mirror, had black magic that fluttered in it. It was like a sea of black waves swirling around.
"I'm 'Parker' and 'Estio' belonging to the Ignis Guild. You can claim the cost to the guild."
"Yes, I have confirmed. For safety reasons, the portal can be used three times a day for adults and once a day for minors, and there may be some side effects immediately after use. We will open the entrance once you understand."
From the portal that had been powered on in advance, there was a roar that seemed to be howling a monster. Surprised by the sound, Neju was very nervous and hesitated, but soon followed Estio and gently entered the portal.
As soon as I took one step, I was moved to the guild headquarters portal. As he came out of the portal on the other side, he was surprised by the expression on Estio's face, who had crossed the portal without much inspiration at the sight of the magnificent guild hall.
'This is the guild headquarters.'
Once it was spacious. Along the edge of the round and wide hall, flags engraved with the guild pattern were hanging. And battle personnel with huge spears and shields were placed under the flag, creating a majestic atmosphere.
"Welcome, Estio-nim. This is the headquarters of the Ignis Guild."
Parker stepped out of the portal one step late and greeted him with a voice full of pride. The headquarters of Ignis, one of the largest guilds on the continent, was the most magnificent and splendid that Estio had ever seen.
Even the house of Viscount Fabian was not like this. Compared to the guild headquarters, the Viscount's mansion was nothing but a pretty hut. That's how huge the building was. Estio, who had almost lost his mind, managed to come to his senses and follow Parker.
As I passed the hall, I saw a staircase built in a whirlwind style. The stairs themselves were also gleaming, with a dark green carpet over them.
"The stairs are very high."
I couldn't let him walk around in front of people, so Ahur, who was in Estio's arms, was also amazed at the endless staircase. Looking at the stairs of Estiodo, he thought that it was just like a stairway to heaven.
'Is heaven really in the sky?'
I suddenly had a question like that. People in high places always seemed comfortable. Those who gained fame for their natural talents, those who already held power and saw the light of the world from birth were always praised and admired. Even the residents of their hometown of Selvia, at least, were friendly in front of wealthy and successful people.
'The higher you go, the more comfortable you are.'
If that is the case, is it difficult because this earth that stretches out under the sky is low? Estio thought hard as he climbed the endless stairs. And he soon realized that the idea was useless and cleared his mind.
"It's all here."
Not long after that, Parker ran out into the hallway. Estio glanced back. It was difficult to judge properly because it went round and round, but it felt like it had only risen one floor.
"It's coming soon."
"Ah, this is a magic staircase specially developed by the guild headquarters."
"What is the magic staircase?"
When Estio showed a bewildered reaction, Parker smiled hahaha and pointed his finger at the stairs.
"The magic is limited to guild members. If you go up the stairs while thinking of the room you want, it will lead you directly upstairs wherever you are."
"...It's amazing."
"It's a similar principle to a portal. Well, I'm ignorant of magic, so it's impossible to explain in detail."
It's a staircase that takes you to your destination just by thinking about it. Estio glanced down at the bottom of the stairs out of curiosity, then backed away in surprise.
There was a cliff that stretched out bloodily like the neck bones of a monster with its snouts wide open.
"I'm on the 18th floor now. It's quite high, isn't it?"
The rebuttal that it was not a significant amount rose up to the throat. Even the 8th floor would be high, but the 18th floor, I couldn't imagine. Winged Parker said nothing, but Estio felt his palms sweating and hurriedly tried to move away from the stairs.
"I know this is the headquarters building, but where exactly are you going?"
"But you have to meet the original Guild Master."
Parker scratched the back of the head.
"Gilma-sama has been away for three months. I have decided to meet with the sub-guildmaster instead."
"Second guild master?"
"Oh! You don't know. Guild Master is shortened to Gilma, and Sub-Guild Master is shortened to Buma."
At first, he didn't even know what the 'sub-guild master' was in the guild, but Estio didn't bother to point out that point.
As I walked along the long hallway, I saw a large door decorated with gold leaf. Instead of knocking, Parker pressed the doorbell next to the door.
Ding Dong.
A bright bell rang.
"Ah, I see you are sleeping again, Ma'am."
"......"
Estio looked at Parker, who of course predicted that the sub-guildmaster was still sleeping.
It was a day that I hadn't even had lunch yet.
Ding dong ding dong ding dong.
Parker grimaced at the bridge of his nose and began to ring the doorbell repeatedly. But the visit just didn't open to that extent. After a while, he pressed the doorbell button and didn't release his hand.
It was around the time when the deaf ears of the party, who had been hearing the bell ringing loudly at the level of ding-dong rather than ding-dong, were deafening.
"Ow, who are you?"
The door swung open without warning. Estio, who witnessed the door that passed right in front of her, blinked slowly. Ahur, who was in his arms, raised a thorn and trembled.
"I almost flew my head, right? Right? Sure, don't."
'head.......'
Estio looked down at Ahur and pondered for a moment about what the cactus meant by head.
Meanwhile, the man who had the door open wildly leaned against the claymore that came out roughly in his hand like a staff and yawned.
"I've never delivered chicken dishes to the food court."
"I tell you sister! I'm not a cook, ma'am!"
"Then the chicken is right."
If Parker had been able to understand the cactus's language, he would have jumped. But it was impossible, so he passed on without knowing the error in his words.
"Anyway, I have guests."
"What guest. Who guest."
"My uncle."
"What kind of bullshit. Why do I take guests? Why don't you work for me?"
The boo guild master put his hand on his stomach and scratched it as if it was annoying. Appearing to be between young and middle-aged, he was still asleep and his sleepy eyes were squinted. In his view, it was clear that Estio, standing next to Parker, did not catch his eye.
His orange hair that covered his neck because he wasn't groomed in time, and his rough beard, which grew sparsely for the same reason, showed how lazy he was. He waved his hand like a fly chasing those who came to him.
"Go to work, work. The cost of waking up a person who has been sleeping well in the morning comes from this month's salary."
"that!"
"go back."
As he was about to turn around, something soft touched the instep of his foot.
"Nyaan."
"......cat?"
A cat that was all black, but only had yellow eyes, stepped on his paws and cried. The real cat's words were 'Should I kill you?', but in the eyes of the subguild master, it just looked like meowing and aegyo.
He squatted down and reached out towards the cat.
"Ja-shik, you're handsome. Are you a customer too?"
But the cat jumped and avoided his touch. The first voice he heard came from above his head, crouching and hanging his hands.
"This is Estio, who was assigned as a new guild member in the special division of the Galasia branch last month."
"Yes?"
'Estio'. The moment he heard the name, a strange light flashed over the dark blue eyes of the subguild master. He slowly straightened his knees and looked at Estio's face.
"You said you were a guest. Parker, you're wrong."
"Yes, yes?"
"... our guild 'leader' is here?"
Parker kept his mouth shut like a clam at the first rank he had ever heard during his ten years of guild life. Either way, the sub-guild master reached out to Estio at once.
"This is Ignis Guild Assistant Guild Master Fen Lensky."
When Estio was happy to shake hands, Fen smiled.
"You're finally meeting the rumored 'leader'."
'leader?'
Estio, who did not understand why he called himself that way, was silent, and Fen motioned towards the open door.
"Hmm, come in."
"thank you."
However, when they stood at the door, Estio and Parker could not move forward any longer. Ahur, who was quietly in Estio's arms, described the scene in one word.
"Eh? Isn't this a complete pig cage?"
- Episode 2
「……I'll tell you clearly, but you asked first.」
"Yes."
"Because I'm not there, you keep getting hurt."
"okay."
"What are you going to do at the coming-of-age ceremony? You are still a child who needs to be looked after by me."
"I think so."
Feeling a warm touch, Tsuki closed his mouth.
"You asked me to be with you in particular. okay?"
"Yes. Thank you, Tsuki."
Seeing him smiling softly, the black cat closed its eyes pretending not to know. A sigh of satisfaction rang out.
'It's different.'
When Tsuki saw Estio, something was changing little by little from within. He needs nothing, and this is the first time Estio, who has never been obsessed with anyone, has asked to be by his side in the first place.
He always gave himself up. He almost looked like someone who had imprisoned himself in a cold prison called the attic of his wretched hometown. All he had was a piece of dirty cloth that others had worn and a room the size of a palm covered with icicles.
He has always thought that he should not want or have something. That is why he was able to endure a life of being despised and despised in that cold hell.
He has been so for over 10 years, but from the moment the villagers of Selvia took their last hope from him, he has slowly changed.
'It doesn't matter how it changes.'
Tsuki thought that he would rather have changed a little.
"Estio."
Stopped, the stroking hand stopped. Tsuki, who had closed his eyes at the sound of calling him, pierced his ears.
"We will soon arrive at the portal connected to the headquarters."
A portal was a tool developed by the Imperial Wizards, and it was a teleportation device that moved long distances at once. It was a device that could not be used by anyone because there was a limit on the number of times a day due to safety issues and the cost was very high.
They got off the wagon and went straight into the Portal Management Office. A huge portal was seen buzzing and operating. The portal, which looked like an oval-shaped front mirror, had black magic that fluttered in it. It was like a sea of black waves swirling around.
"I'm 'Parker' and 'Estio' belonging to the Ignis Guild. You can claim the cost to the guild."
"Yes, I have confirmed. For safety reasons, the portal can be used three times a day for adults and once a day for minors, and there may be some side effects immediately after use. We will open the entrance once you understand."
From the portal that had been powered on in advance, there was a roar that seemed to be howling a monster. Surprised by the sound, Neju was very nervous and hesitated, but soon followed Estio and gently entered the portal.
As soon as I took one step, I was moved to the guild headquarters portal. As he came out of the portal on the other side, he was surprised by the expression on Estio's face, who had crossed the portal without much inspiration at the sight of the magnificent guild hall.
'This is the guild headquarters.'
Once it was spacious. Along the edge of the round and wide hall, flags engraved with the guild pattern were hanging. And battle personnel with huge spears and shields were placed under the flag, creating a majestic atmosphere.
"Welcome, Estio-nim. This is the headquarters of the Ignis Guild."
Parker stepped out of the portal one step late and greeted him with a voice full of pride. The headquarters of Ignis, one of the largest guilds on the continent, was the most magnificent and splendid that Estio had ever seen.
Even the house of Viscount Fabian was not like this. Compared to the guild headquarters, the Viscount's mansion was nothing but a pretty hut. That's how huge the building was. Estio, who had almost lost his mind, managed to come to his senses and follow Parker.
As I passed the hall, I saw a staircase built in a whirlwind style. The stairs themselves were also gleaming, with a dark green carpet over them.
"The stairs are very high."
I couldn't let him walk around in front of people, so Ahur, who was in Estio's arms, was also amazed at the endless staircase. Looking at the stairs of Estiodo, he thought that it was just like a stairway to heaven.
'Is heaven really in the sky?'
I suddenly had a question like that. People in high places always seemed comfortable. Those who gained fame for their natural talents, those who already held power and saw the light of the world from birth were always praised and admired. Even the residents of their hometown of Selvia, at least, were friendly in front of wealthy and successful people.
'The higher you go, the more comfortable you are.'
If that is the case, is it difficult because this earth that stretches out under the sky is low? Estio thought hard as he climbed the endless stairs. And he soon realized that the idea was useless and cleared his mind.
"It's all here."
Not long after that, Parker ran out into the hallway. Estio glanced back. It was difficult to judge properly because it went round and round, but it felt like it had only risen one floor.
"It's coming soon."
"Ah, this is a magic staircase specially developed by the guild headquarters."
"What is the magic staircase?"
When Estio showed a bewildered reaction, Parker smiled hahaha and pointed his finger at the stairs.
"The magic is limited to guild members. If you go up the stairs while thinking of the room you want, it will lead you directly upstairs wherever you are."
"...It's amazing."
"It's a similar principle to a portal. Well, I'm ignorant of magic, so it's impossible to explain in detail."
It's a staircase that takes you to your destination just by thinking about it. Estio glanced down at the bottom of the stairs out of curiosity, then backed away in surprise.
There was a cliff that stretched out bloodily like the neck bones of a monster with its snouts wide open.
"I'm on the 18th floor now. It's quite high, isn't it?"
The rebuttal that it was not a significant amount rose up to the throat. Even the 8th floor would be high, but the 18th floor, I couldn't imagine. Winged Parker said nothing, but Estio felt his palms sweating and hurriedly tried to move away from the stairs.
"I know this is the headquarters building, but where exactly are you going?"
"But you have to meet the original Guild Master."
Parker scratched the back of the head.
"Gilma-sama has been away for three months. I have decided to meet with the sub-guildmaster instead."
"Second guild master?"
"Oh! You don't know. Guild Master is shortened to Gilma, and Sub-Guild Master is shortened to Buma."
At first, he didn't even know what the 'sub-guild master' was in the guild, but Estio didn't bother to point out that point.
As I walked along the long hallway, I saw a large door decorated with gold leaf. Instead of knocking, Parker pressed the doorbell next to the door.
Ding Dong.
A bright bell rang.
"Ah, I see you are sleeping again, Ma'am."
"......"
Estio looked at Parker, who of course predicted that the sub-guildmaster was still sleeping.
It was a day that I hadn't even had lunch yet.
Ding dong ding dong ding dong.
Parker grimaced at the bridge of his nose and began to ring the doorbell repeatedly. But the visit just didn't open to that extent. After a while, he pressed the doorbell button and didn't release his hand.
It was around the time when the deaf ears of the party, who had been hearing the bell ringing loudly at the level of ding-dong rather than ding-dong, were deafening.
"Ow, who are you?"
The door swung open without warning. Estio, who witnessed the door that passed right in front of her, blinked slowly. Ahur, who was in his arms, raised a thorn and trembled.
"I almost flew my head, right? Right? Sure, don't."
'head.......'
Estio looked down at Ahur and pondered for a moment about what the cactus meant by head.
Meanwhile, the man who had the door open wildly leaned against the claymore that came out roughly in his hand like a staff and yawned.
"I've never delivered chicken dishes to the food court."
"I tell you sister! I'm not a cook, ma'am!"
"Then the chicken is right."
If Parker had been able to understand the cactus's language, he would have jumped. But it was impossible, so he passed on without knowing the error in his words.
"Anyway, I have guests."
"What guest. Who guest."
"My uncle."
"What kind of bullshit. Why do I take guests? Why don't you work for me?"
The boo guild master put his hand on his stomach and scratched it as if it was annoying. Appearing to be between young and middle-aged, he was still asleep and his sleepy eyes were squinted. In his view, it was clear that Estio, standing next to Parker, did not catch his eye.
His orange hair that covered his neck because he wasn't groomed in time, and his rough beard, which grew sparsely for the same reason, showed how lazy he was. He waved his hand like a fly chasing those who came to him.
"Go to work, work. The cost of waking up a person who has been sleeping well in the morning comes from this month's salary."
"that!"
"go back."
As he was about to turn around, something soft touched the instep of his foot.
"Nyaan."
"......cat?"
A cat that was all black, but only had yellow eyes, stepped on his paws and cried. The real cat's words were 'Should I kill you?', but in the eyes of the subguild master, it just looked like meowing and aegyo.
He squatted down and reached out towards the cat.
"Ja-shik, you're handsome. Are you a customer too?"
But the cat jumped and avoided his touch. The first voice he heard came from above his head, crouching and hanging his hands.
"This is Estio, who was assigned as a new guild member in the special division of the Galasia branch last month."
"Yes?"
'Estio'. The moment he heard the name, a strange light flashed over the dark blue eyes of the subguild master. He slowly straightened his knees and looked at Estio's face.
"You said you were a guest. Parker, you're wrong."
"Yes, yes?"
"... our guild 'leader' is here?"
Parker kept his mouth shut like a clam at the first rank he had ever heard during his ten years of guild life. Either way, the sub-guild master reached out to Estio at once.
"This is Ignis Guild Assistant Guild Master Fen Lensky."
When Estio was happy to shake hands, Fen smiled.
"You're finally meeting the rumored 'leader'."
'leader?'
Estio, who did not understand why he called himself that way, was silent, and Fen motioned towards the open door.
"Hmm, come in."
"thank you."
However, when they stood at the door, Estio and Parker could not move forward any longer. Ahur, who was quietly in Estio's arms, described the scene in one word.
"Eh? Isn't this a complete pig cage?"
