Novel Lived
Book 8: Chapter 2: Part 1
Book 8: Chapter 2: Part 1
Heres the chapter, enjoy~
Part 1
While Merl and the Dragonias were fighting on Earth, Lexia, Mai Kagurazaka, and the others who had remained in the Regal Kingdom since the recent attack by Avis were enjoying themselves.
Mai! Lets go quickly!
P-please wait, Lexia-sama!
As Mai tried to calm Lexia, who was about to pull Mais hand and rush out right now, Luna sighed and followed as her escort.
Mai, give up. If Lexia is like that, theres nothing we can do.
Eeh?
Hey, Luna! Dont talk about me like Im a wild animal!
Isnt that the truth?
Thats not true!
Mai was disconcerted by the sudden comical exchange. From Mais perspective, Lexia is a princess, and she should not be in a position to walk around the city with her like this.
Lu-Luna-san. Its all right.
Mmm, really? If Mai says so, then
Even so, Mai! Whats with that tone?
Eeh? I-is there something wrong?
Mais face turned pale as she wondered if she had done something wrong when her tone was suddenly pointed out.
But
Theres only one problem! Were friends now, arent we? If thats the case, please dont use such formal language; just treat me normally!
Eh? N-no, but!
I said its okay, so its okay! Do you understand? Answer me!
Eh, well, um
Even though it was Lexias request, she could not break her formal speech so easily. She was dealing with royalty, after all. But Lexia continued to stare at Mais face as if she was planning to remain there until Mai changed her tone.
Luna quietly put her hand on Mais shoulder as Mai was confused.
Mai, give up. As I said before, once Lexia has made a decision, she will go through with it. Geez What a selfish princess.
What are you talking about? Luna, Im a princess, remember? You should be more careful with me!
Is that so? Well then, is this what you want, Lexia-sama?
Dont be so mean to me. I prefer the usual Luna.
In response to Lunas condescending attitude, Lexia sharpened her tongue. Seeing Lexias appearance, Luna smiled bitterly and turned her gaze to Mai once again.
Shes such a princess. Of course, in public, you will be required to use language and attitude appropriate to the occasion but at least in other places, you can treat her just like an ordinary person.
Y-yes
Of course, not just to Lexia, but to me as well. Dont hesitate to call me Luna.
Not only was Luna urging her to do so, but Lexia was also looking at her expectantly, and Mai finally surrendered.
Understood No, I get it. Is this okay?
Yes! Thats perfect!
With a big smile on her face, Lexia pulled Mais hand again and started to move.
Better yet, lets get going!
W-wait a minute! When you say to go quickly I want you to tell me where we are going!
Ara? Didnt I tell you?
No, you didnt
This is just the same old Lexia.
I-its not that Im always like this, you know! I just happened to forget it!
Lexia hurriedly clears her throat and tells her again.
Since Mai has a special power as a saint, I thought it would be good for you to register as an adventurer.
An adventurer?
Yes. Doesnt it exist in your world? Its a job that involves exterminating monsters, guarding people, gathering herbs and other things
Y-yeah. Ive heard of adventurers, but Ive never heard of them doing anything with monsters and such. But can I really become one?
Of course! Besides, you have special powers, dont you? Itll be a piece of cake!
W-what do you mean by a piece of cake?
Mais cheek twitched at Lexias overly optimistic words.
Well, despite what Lexia said, I agree that Mai should become an adventurer. There are many Evil Beasts in the world, not to mention Evil. In order to defeat them, an identity like being an adventurer would be useful. And above all, experience with fighting monsters will be useful in the battle against Evil that will eventually come.
Right.
Its just, is it okay? Youve been summoned as a saint, but are you allowed to work as an adventurer in this Regal Kingdom?
Thats, this country No, I think its because of the circumstances of this world that I was summoned here, and I was allowed to go about doing things quite freely, so it should be fine. Of course, if I were to go out alone, I might have been stopped, but with Luna and the others present I was allowed to move freely for the time being.
I see. Youve been summoned for their own selfish reason, so its only natural that you are allowed to be free
Luna nodded at Mais words.
At this time, Lexia and the others didnt know that Avis, the ultimate perfection of Evil, had already been defeated by Yuuya and the others. Thats why Lexia and the others were still steadily making preparations for the upcoming battle against Evil.
But that battle would never come.
There it is! Thats the Adventurers Guild!
This is
Fumu, the atmosphere is no different from the Adventurers Guild in the Alceria Kingdom.
When the three of them reached their destination, the Adventurers Guild, they each looked up at the building. However, there is no point in standing around forever, as Lexia quickly entered the building.
Hey, Lexia! Is that okay? A princess cant be so defenseless!
She wont listen to us, you know. Besides, she is dressed like a commoner, and as long as it is not the Evil or the Holy that are attacking her, I can protect her from here.
Lu-Luna is amazing
Not really. Come on; we should go in too.
When Luna and Mai entered the guild, they found it packed with adventurers and was very lively.
Heh theres a lot of people here.
Yeah. But its rare to see so many people in a place like this Is this a phenomenon unique to this country?
As Luna twisted her head and looked around curiously, a drunken man with a reddish face approached her.
Hey, girl. Is this your first time here?
Yeah. Is this normal for this place to be packed with people like this?
No? Not at all. Its just busy right now; theres a mountain not far from here called [Sky Mountain] where a precious herb that can only be gathered once every three years is being collected, and everyone is getting excited about it.
Herb?
Havent you ever heard of it? Its called [Hala Grass]
[Hala Grass]?
Whoa! What did you say?
When the drunk man was explaining to Luna, Lexia interrupted with shining eyes. Seeing Lexias reaction, Luna tilted her head even further.
Hmm? Ive never heard of it Do you know about it, Lexia?
Of course I know about it! More importantly, Luna, how come you dont know about it?
W-well.
Lexias enthusiasm was so great that Luna was taken aback. However, Lexia did not care about such a situation and continued.
You know what? It is one of the materials needed to make the perfect love potion that everyone is chasing, without any side effects! Its a fantastic herb that can only be collected once every three years and rarely grows in clusters!
L-love potion?
I didnt even know there was such a thing
Luna rolled her eyes at the unexpected item, and Mai realized once again that she was in a different world.
I cant let this slide! I never thought that this season would be the time to collect [Hala Grass]! Luna, Mai! Are you ready? Were going to get some right now! Thats why you should go and register as an adventurer!
Eeh?
Hey, Lexia. Its easy for you to say, but
We have to collect as much as possible so that we can make the love potion without fail And when I give it to Yuuya-sama Kyaa! Its so embarrassing to be a loving couple!
Youre not listening to me
When Luna tried to pull Lexia back from her own world, the stunned drunk man laughed unpleasantly.
Hey, hey, girls. Youre not going to challenge it alone, are you? Its a dangerous place, and its designated as a dangerous area. You girls cant go there alone, you know. But hey, its okay. Its fate that we met here. Ill take care of it.
Shut up! We dont need you, so go away!
Eeeehhh?
The drunken man was surprised at the sudden dismissal, but he was overwhelmed by Lexias fierce determination and withdrew in a hurry.
Geez Who the heck is that guy? He interrupted our conversation
N-no, we were talking, and you barged in
Thats not important! Were going to get the [Hala Grass], no matter what! Okay?
W-wait! You heard what that guy said, right? The place that the [Hala Grass] is located is said to be a dangerous area. Its a place like that.
Isnt it much better than the Great Devils Nest?
..Right!
Luna shouted in desperation. However, Mai, who had never heard of the Great Devils Nest, hurriedly stopped them.
W-wait a minute! Why would I risk myself going to a place that was said to be dangerous? I want to gain some experience in combat, but my powers only work against Evil, and Ive never fought a monster before, so even if I went to a place like that, Id be useless!
Dont worry, Mai. Ill take care of the monsters. And compared to the environment of the Great Devils Nest, everywhere is like heaven.
What kind of place are you comparing this to?
Well, thats not important! Whatever the case may be, I need the [Hala Grass], so I will definitely be going there! I have to get it no matter what in order to become a hot married couple with Yuuya-sama!
That guy is in trouble too, huh?
Mai couldnt help but take a distant look when she heard Lexias words.
Now, hurry up and register as an adventurer! If we dont hurry, the [Hala Grass] will be completely collected!
Eh? W-wait!
Mai was forcibly dragged to the reception desk. After that, Mai was able to register as an adventurer.