CH 24.2

“Wow, Maamu can learn magic.” (Litty)

“But I can only use low-ranking magic.” (Maamu)

“No, no, you have talent, Maamu-sama. If you learn from someone more knowledgeable in magic, you can become a great sorcerer.” (Natasha)

Maamu showed a happy expression on Natasha’s comment.

“By the way, Maamu-san, do you want to be an adventurer?” (Litty)

“That’s…” (Maamu)

Litty did not immediately understand what Maamu meant when she mumbled her words but the answer soon became clear.

If she was not jumping to conclusions, Maamu would want to be an adventurer or something. However, it was unlikely that her father would allow her.

That’s why she’s sneaking around.

“Sometimes I envy you guys a little… I want to go to more places and eat delicious food like this. In order to do that, I have to be able to travel alone, without being protected by anyone…” (Maamu)

“I don’t mean to sound like a nosy escort, but I think it would be good for Maamu-sama to have a long talk with your father once in a while.” (Natasha)

“But I’m afraid that I will only worry him more.” (Maamu)

“Maybe you will, perhaps you won’t. Take this situation for example, he even allowed you to go outside like this, even though it was awkward. If this broadened Maamu-sama’s horizons even a little and made her interested in something… wouldn’t he feel happy?” (Natasha)

“…I guess so.” (Maamu)

As Maamu sat there and looked down at her lap, Litty wondered if there was anything she could do to help. She thought about it on their way back, but no answer came to her mind.

***

Before the sun went down, she went to drop Maamu off at the hotel. In the hustle and bustle, Litty wondered if this request was really good enough for the promotion exam.

Escorting was certainly an important job, but if nothing happened during the request, the job would end without trouble like today. Litty didn’t know why they made this a rank promotion test for 4th Rank.

“We can see the hotel now, Maamu-sama, how do you feel?” (Natasha)

“It was super fun! I had Natasha-san with me, and I met a new friend, Litty-san.” (Maamu)

“I’m glad to hear that!” (Litty)

Natasha replied with a laugh, “I’m also glad to have met a cute junior like you!”

Litty also felt good about her. She was a valuable senior compared to Aldis. She didn’t show any arrogance, was easy to get along with and also very friendly.

Litty couldn’t help but wonder if she could also learn magic from Natasha.

“Well, another peaceful day.” (Natasha)

Soon after passing through the crowded area, they started approaching the hotel. Suddenly, Litty’s vision turned all white. She realized what was happening and immediately hugged Maamu.

“Maamu! Don’t be scared, I’ll protect you!” (Litty)

“This is…!” (Natasha)

There was a reason why Litty was able to act more quickly than Natasha, a 2nd Rank adventurer, in the face of this unusual situation. She knew of a phenomenon similar to this one.

However, Natasha also reacted soon after getting over her shock.

“Thunder Blade!” (Natasha)

“GAAHHHHH!”

All that could be heard was the sound of thunder and the screams of the men. Litty did not know the details, but Natasha had definitely repelled somebody.

Knowing that she could not fight anyone with her vision blocked like Natasha, Litty stayed close to Maamu and made sure that she was not taken away from her.

Fortunately, her fears were unfounded, as the men who seemed to be assassins were already taken down even before her vision returned.

“Whew… well, that surprised me. I didn’t expect them to come at this time.” (Natasha)

“Natasha-san, did you beat all of them?” (Litty)

“Yup. I don’t know who they were, but they looked like pros. They even let us play all day long to make us let our guard down, and then attacked us in this place. I didn’t expect them to use something that would actually seal our vision, though.” (Natasha)