CH 36.3

Ilysis’s face immediately turned mysterious as she studied every inch of Litty’s body from head to toe, then crossed her arms as she thought about what she was going to do.

Roma, on the other hand, was distrustful of Ilysis. She felt that there was something wrong about this woman, but not knowing what it was, Roma could only grit her teeth and held herself back from interfering.

“Litty, I’m not going to rush you into an answer, but I promise you this. If you enlist, you will be twice as fast and strong as you are now.” (Ilysis)

“…Really?” (Litty)

“Yes. The Scarb Queen you defeated… judging from the report, I’d say she’s equivalent to Rank 1. But compared to monsters in the unexplored zone, the power level of the Queen would only be around mid-level at best.” (Ilysis)

“Mid-level?” (Litty)

“…Ilysis. What do you want to say?” (Roma)

Ilysis remained unfazed by Roma’s somewhat prickly pursuit. Although her true intentions were unclear, Ilysis was inciting Litty.

Ilysis wanted to get Litty, at any cost. Roma was about to say something, but Ilysis spoke first.

“Rather, there were no monsters certified for a rank lower than Rank 1 in the unexplored zones. Yes, I want you to imagine a situation where several Scarb Queen-equivalent monsters are attacking us at the same time.” (Ilysis)

“…I can’t imagine that.” (Litty)

“It’s a world in which you can’t even imagine what might await you. In other words, it’s difficult to reach it if you continue to be an ordinary adventurer.” (Ilysis)

“Ilysis-san! Enough!” (Roma)

Roma raged. Ilysis’s expression finally changed to that of a surprise, and Litty too looked at Roma closely to see what was going on.

“Litty dreams of adventure! Of course, there are horrible monsters like you have just mentioned, and it can’t be easy…. But… I’m not impressed with you pressurizing her like that, and trying to force her to decide without thinking!” (Roma)

“I am not forcing her, though.” (Ilysis)

“It’s a matter of how you are trying to recruit her! Anyway! Let Litty make her own decision!” (Roma)

“Yes, you’re right. I’m sorry.” (Ilysis)

“I’m sorry… what?” (Roma)

As Ilysis bowed her head again, Roma was taken aback. Roma couldn’t get a grasp of this person.

Although she seemed dignified, she was a little forceful when doing things. She still had the decency to apologize when her misconduct got pointed out, which left Roma baffled.

Ilysis got off the bed and stood up, comparing Litty and Roma.

“I have a habit of getting hot headed easily when it comes to solicitation. Besides, you’re right; Litty has a dream, and she’s serious about pursuing it.” (Ilysis)

“Yes, she does. Once you understand that…” (Roma)

“And she also got a partner who knows exactly how to ensure she does things calmly.” (Ilysis)

“Wha…?” (Roma)

“No wonder you’re so pissed off. I was insensitive.” (Ilysis)

Unlike before, she looked faintly downcast and gloomy. She was seriously regretting having offended them. Roma could sense that. But then, she didn’t know how to respond to Ilysis.

“Adventure is an opportunity to be blessed with a good party and to grow as a person. That’s what I loved about being an adventurer. And to Litty… you, tell me your name.” (Ilysis)

“Roma.” (Roma)

“Roma, Litty must be very lucky to have found a partner like you.” (Ilysis)

“I’m sorry, what do you mean, partner?” (Roma)

“Well, I’m uncertain if you will change your mind, but I’m still staying in town for now. You are welcome to call on me anytime while I’m still here in town. Of course, Roma, I’m referring to you as well.” (Ilysis)

Ilysis left the hospital room, and Roma was left surprised to find herself becoming the subject of solicitation before she knew it.

She had been irritated a while ago, but now she suddenly fell quiet. Despite her quiet demeanor, she might have a stormy nature at her core.

Litty had become increasingly interested in Ilysis.

“Huh, I didn’t know that Ilysis was such an unpredictable person. And what did she mean by partner? We’re friends, right? Litty?” (Roma)

“Eh? Umm…” (Litty)

“Partner is a bit of an exaggeration. And we’ve only partied together twice. It’s too soon to come to this conclusion.” (Roma)

“Roma-san?” (Litty)

Even more than Ilysis, Litty could not understand what Roma meant right now.

Ilysis, the Silver Fenrir Corps, and her recruitment, the unexplored zone with monsters stronger than the Scarb Queen. There were still so many things in the world she didn’t know, and so many things were about to change.

Litty was surprised by Ilysis, but ultimately, she was more motivated to pursue the life of adventure.