Chapter 22: He's ready to face the storm
The problem child passed through the arena with an S-class rating, and the news was like a boulder smashed into a pool, stirring up a thousand waves in the circle of adventurers. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
Because, these "problem children" do not hide their names.
What does this mean? A lot of people can figure it out after a little thought.
These little ghosts, they want the world to know their names, they want to do something big!
It's been a long time since there has been such a "rampant" newcomer, interesting!
All the intelligence officers are on the move, and once they know their names and occupations, it doesn't even take until night for Wood's information to be found out and put on the table of the "seniors".
What Wood ate last night and what time he slept will be clearly written on the report.
In fact, to be honest, it is really tiring to gather intelligence, especially when you meet a group of peers.
Of course, in addition to shock, this news brought adventurers a different feeling for some people.
The seniors who knew Wood were all happy and a little worried about it.
The world of "adults" will be much more difficult than this group of young people imagined, and I hope everything is okay......
Hasai Castle.
At noon, the Nielito Manor seemed quieter than usual, perhaps because the eldest lady was not there.
Lily had a rare sleep, had just gotten up, washed up, and began to eat breakfast.
The cat's eyes are a little lazy, and seeing the lake reflecting the sunlight through the window is very beautiful, and it also brings her a different kind of warmth.
Suddenly, there was news from the system, but she didn't want to look at it because there had been so much going on lately......
She was really tired.
Charlotte sent a letter with a terrible prophecy, and although it was not known if it was true, the Beryans Adventure Party still had to be prepared.
Now the leaders can only be her and Hua Su, I hope I will not live up to Uncle Yate's expectations.
Finally, she took a sip of tea and slowly changed into the uniform of Beryans, today she is the examiner, examining those fresh blood who want to join the group.
There are reserve regiments, and there are also "geniuses" who come from afar.
After re-entering the state of an adventurer, she finally clicked on the message from the system.
"The Problem Kids Squad passed Stage 3 with an S-level evaluation. β
The tired cat's eye suddenly had a spirit, and in addition to the S-class, she thought the name was also particularly interesting.
Who got it? She began to look at the names below.
Wood Ainz ......
When she saw the first name, she was stunned and didn't continue.
Then a wry smile appeared, although there were not many people named Wood, but this time there was a duplicate name.
One second she was thinking this way, bitter and bitter smile, and the next second ......
Class: Dusk Raider (Assassin, 1-Star Senior)
She became as quiet as the air, and just looked at the name of the profession so quietly that she was all too familiar......
Memories poured out like a tidal wave, drowning her so hard that she couldn't even breathe.
Her eyes were already red in the sun, what was the situation now?
I'm afraid I won't be an examiner today, but I'm going to be that damn intelligence officer.
The hope in her heart began to burn again, the immature face in her memory was repeated, and those words rang in her ears again.
That bet, that daring little ghost, she can still remember how she felt at that time.
Good memories, but the ending is very tragic. At that time, she couldn't accept it, but she didn't have the power to change.
Now, she was going to see if the nestling was the little rascal.
If so, what is she going to do?
She didn't know, and she didn't have that time to think.
Tears fell to the floor, but there was a smile on his face as warm as the sun, which was beautiful and carried the breath of longing.
Those memories, she wanted to continue.
......
In the fourth stage, the crows are resting.
Charlotte also received that message, smiling happily and with some unknown excitement.
He immediately stood up, his staff already clenched in his hand.
Her heart was beating a little fast now, and she couldn't rest peacefully.
Why do people look forward to the future? Because the possibilities are endless!
It looks like a boss next, which is great!
The staff was flickering, the Queen had already loaded her spells, and the black flames were burning on her robes......
Elsewhere in the fourth stage, Hisna also saw the message.
She was lying in a corner where no one could find her, because she looked so fragile now......
The silver-haired witch didn't shed tears, just looked at the name and the assassin profession repeatedly.
Suddenly, she slapped herself loudly, and there was a bright red handprint on her cheek.
She was afraid that it was just a dream, because she had many, many similar dreams, but the loss when she woke up, she still couldn't get used to it.
The cheeks were hot, painful, and seemed to be a little swollen.
But at this time, she likes this feeling very much.
Holding her head and burying it between her legs, her body began to tremble, and she cried again in her fragility.
It's just that this time there is not as much sadness as before......
The beauty remains in the memory, and the story does not come to an end.
......
"Good morning, you can't sleep lazy today, you still have to take pictures. β
The gentle voice brought an early morning greeting and made the tired Wood slowly open his eyes.
Jessica was used to coming into his room, even though they really didn't do anything.
"Early. Wood stretched, he was still a little sleepy......
After a while, as soon as he walked downstairs after washing, he saw a large cake on the table in the center of the hall.
"Just waiting for you, you slacker. "There are still some unsympathetic Ake.
Wood smiled sheepishly, then began to take a closer look at the cake.
The cake is very delicate, and it looks like a lot of work has been put into it, especially at the top.
Six delicate little people made of cream, Wood saw himself, but also Klaus, Rebecca......
Next to the villain, there is a passage.
Congratulations to the Problem Kids squad for passing through the arena, and I wish you not too many bumps in the road ahead.
Finally, thank you for the passion and joy you have brought to Fairytale City.
"Who sent it? β
"I don't know, it was placed outside the hotel before dawn, maybe it was some female fan who didn't want to be named. β
"Why aren't you a male fan? You're sexist?"
"No, no, no, please don't ruin my fantasies, because if it's a male fan, it's terrible. β
After saying that, a group of people laughed, and then slowly cut the cake in laughter.
Seriously, it's a bit reluctant to let them eat such a delicate gift......
In the palace, the problem children's team took a group photo, and the official also gave them a very considerate hand.
Everyone laughed happily, and even Libeka and Ake, who had always been a little cold, learned to smile at this time.
Federi also came, and it was the last day and the only chance to say goodbye.
The atmosphere was a little heavy, but the two men still had smiles on their faces.
"Time flies, the rookies who set foot in the arena for the first time not long ago, and now, they are leaving with glory. β
Wood didn't speak, he stepped forward and hugged the man, he loved the city and was grateful to the man.
When a man's eyes are red, then he is really sad.
Hopefully, one day, they will be able to see each other again.
......
At the gates of Kiel City, a burst of white light flashed, and the adventurers finally returned home after a few months!
As soon as Wood looked up, he saw a figure hurrying in.
"Welcome back, hosts. β
Cecilia happened to be shopping, maybe she did too much good things, so she was especially lucky today.
Except for Elizabeth and Ake, the other companions walked away consciously.
They didn't want to disturb Wood's flirtation with the girl, and there was someone in the family who was worried about it.
The little maid tried to take her master's arm, but with a slight stretch of her hand, the courage she had just mustered disappeared.
Why doesn't she even have the guts to do this!
Wood was amused by the little maid's behavior, but before he could speak, he was preempted.
"Hmph, you pervert, you don't have the courage on the street, and you worry too much in the dead of night, you are simply a shame in the perverted world!"
All this was seen by Elizabeth, who despised this pervert, and even more so the one who had a thief's heart and no guts.
Wood and Cecilia froze, and the others on the street looked away.
There are many men who know Wood, and they all secretly praise him, and they also want to have so many girls, even if they are perverts.
Wood's head ached now, and he hurriedly patted Elizabeth on the head, telling her to pay attention to the occasion when she was arguing.
Cecilia had already died, and didn't react until her master dragged her home.
She took out the sword directly from the dimensional pouch, and it could be seen from her face that she was angry now, and she was particularly conspicuous under the blue sky.
Elizabeth had already grasped the priest's staff, and she was mentally prepared when she said this.
Isn't it just a fight? Come on, this girl will accompany you to the end.
In this way, there were two girls standing in the crowd, and the murderous aura began to spread.
Pedestrians consciously vacated the middle of the road, and they hadn't seen adventurers fight for a long time, especially in public.
Cecilia moved first, slashing directly at the priest's staff with the back of her knife.
Although there was no prior agreement, they still understood that they could not really hurt each other's lives, and if it happened, the owner would beat them.
Bell Bell ...... Elizabeth also used the priest's staff as a melee weapon, slashing back and forth with the knife several times.
But a priest is only a priest after all, and he can't engage in protracted hand-to-hand combat with a warrior no matter what.
She slowly got the upper hand, and sweat began to flow out, but she wasn't a woman who would admit defeat so easily!
She learned a lot in that arena, especially how a fragile priest could defend herself in danger.
For this, she feels that she can publish a book.
With a seemingly hurried jump, he dodged a stab that swept across the ground, and then, the moment he landed, the priest's staff struck the warrior in the shoulder.
Cecilia felt too naΓ―ve, and thought that the ground sweep just now would settle the battle, but now she was in danger.
The priest who passed the third stage seems to have grown a lot, even surpassing her.
She is a little jealous, and she also wants to prove herself in front of her master!
The warrior was so fast that one turned around and dodged the priest's staff, then reached out to grab the loose priest's robe.
Elizabeth also became more serious, and instead of dodging, she kicked the warrior's foothold.
Both women fell to the ground, but the battle wasn't over yet!
The sword and the priest's staff collided again, and sparks flew everywhere.
Wood, the owner, also enjoyed watching it, which was purely fought with body and skill, without any impurities.
There were so few such duels that he wondered if he should add this to his daily training in the adventure group he would create in the future.
But it's time for the battle to stop, and if it goes on like this, it won't be fun.
He walked over to the two of them who were grappling, and lifted them up like chickens.
"It's game over, it's time to go home and eat. β
Cecilia's face turned red again, for she did not know what was going on in her master's heart.
What I just said, coupled with my immature performance, will the owner be very disappointed......
After being slowly put down, Elizabeth and the somewhat lost little warrior walked behind their master.
"Don't be so bitter, I'm a little uncomfortable. β
"It's not you who hurt me, I want to cry to show you when you say that about me in front of your master. β
"Alas...... Whoever told you to behave so badly that it made me a little angry, and you know what it feels like to be angry?"
"When I get home, I'm going to teach you a good lesson, and after going to the third stage, I will become unknowable?"
"Hmph, come on, I'm very strong now!"
...... The two girls were still arguing quietly in the back, and it seemed that what had just happened had not affected their friendship.
Wood used the bickering as background music, wondering what would be the best name for the party.
Thinking about it all the way, he couldn't come up with any domineering names, but if he got a name like Problem Child, his teammates would kill him.
I can only sigh once again, it's so difficult to be a captain!
Well, putting the name aside, there is another very important thing in front of him.
After passing through the Arena, he increased his level to LV30 and his career level to one star at Advanced, earning four skill points and completing the achievement: Arena Conqueror......
But none of this is the point, including the lack of prompts to unseal the seal, as in the previous two phases, which is not the most surprising.
I don't know if you'll be scared if you say it, but adventurers will definitely shout "impossible"!
He, Wood Ainz, is qualified to start a second main career!
When he heard the news, it was as if he had been struck by lightning, and he almost stood in the arena and turned into a statue.
The supernovas that emerged after the Holy War, even if they were as strong as Charlotte, still failed to start the second main class.
And Wood, as long as he is ready, then he can have an extra medal on his chest in the next second.
While thinking about it, everyone had already returned to the house, and it was dinner time, and the kitchen was full of fragrance.
"Brother!" As soon as the door opened, Betty jumped into Wood's arms, nearly knocking him out.
Wood didn't hesitate, and kissed his sister's lips directly, men and women who meet again after a long absence will not divide the occasion.
After a while, the two of them began to eat dinner seriously.
"Brother, didn't you bring back the girl you deceived?"
Betty said this coldly, but Wood was so frightened that he lowered his head and ate a few more bites of food before he thought about how to answer.
"She, wait until you get through the arena...... I'll pick her up, if she's willing to come. β
"You haven't told her about stepping on two boats?"
Wood barely managed to squeeze out a smile to make himself look less embarrassed.
"She's a fragile girl, and if she knew about it, I'm afraid she would collapse, and it would be dangerous to enter the arena in that state. β
Betty nodded, then fell into an eerie silence.
Knowing what she was thinking, Wood picked up a piece of beef and placed it on his sister's plate.
"I know you, and in many cases, you are much stronger than I am. I almost cried again today. β
"Even if you praise me like that, I won't be happy. β
"Then how can you be happy?" said the Queen. β
"Well, that ......" Betty stood up and put her little mouth to her brother's ear.
"Tonight, let me take the initiative to ......"
......
In the dead of night, Wood slowly opened his eyes, and for some reason, he couldn't sleep.
In order not to disturb the sleeping Betty, he carefully left the warm bed, intending to go outside to blow the cold wind.
Pushing open the door, he entered the dimly lit hallway, where the moonlight illuminated his side face through the window.
Some others can't understand the sadness, but there is also a sense of solemnity.
He has to do a lot of things in the future, and his memories must be completely clarified, whether it is sad or happy, no matter how dark it is, he must face it.
It is important to choose a second career carefully, this step is crucial, and if you make a mistake, it will be over.
There is also an adventure group, which requires a lot of resources to set up, and how to get fresh blood to join is also a problem, although they are also considered celebrities, but the result is still uncertain.
Of course, before they can do that, they have to decide on the name of the party.
Before Charlotte's prophecy came true, he had to finish these things before he could protect this pure land with all his heart.
You can't save the world, but at least you need to protect the city.
Oh yes, and he promised the little girls a party, which is not to be sloppy.
Thinking about it, he came to the courtyard, and the moonlight and the fountain set off each other, forming a beautiful picture.
Next to the fountain, there was a young girl.
"Cecilia, why are you not sleeping so late?"
Wood still had a cigarette in his hand, so he didn't get too close to the girl.
"Lord...... Master. The girl suddenly stammered and didn't know what to say.
Wood sighed, this is also a problem girl, not as good as Elizabeth in some places.
He extinguished his cigarette and sat down by the fountain, where a few drops of water splashed on his cheeks.
"Thinking about the day?"
"Hmm......" The girl replied, and then hesitated to speak, "Master, will Cecilia make you hate?"
"No, it won't. Wood shook his head, even if there was no love, he had never hated this girl who was trying to live.
"When I stabbed the fruit knife into my master's body, I thought I was going to die. β
Although he couldn't see clearly, Wood could feel that the girl's expression was not very good.
"If I had been a night owl for this, I would have been a little disappointed, and there is no reason to be better than this. β
"Master, actually...... You've always understood, my mind. β
It was so quiet now that he could hear the girl's beating heartbeat.
But before he could speak, the girl had already turned her head, her crimson cheeks and the eyes that showed bravery.
Maybe Elizabeth was right, she had too many concerns.
"The host, Cecilia......"
She took a deep breath and put her hands on her chest to keep her heart from beating out.
Her red lips opened slightly, and she was about to say something that had been held in her heart for a long time.
"Cecilia...... I've always liked you! Every minute, I miss my master all the time, and my heart is full of the master's figure and words. β
The girl didn't know where this courage came from, maybe it was the credit of the fight in the afternoon.
"Master, I love you. β