Manowa 341

 Chapter 341- Let's Become Aware of a Capable Man


「Hyahooooooi」


It was said that on that day, the figure of a man riding a pink horse in the sky was witnessed just outside Royal Capital Shubain.



◎ Royal Capital Shubain, Minshiana Adventurers Guild Headquarters, Guild Master's Room


「So that means that in the end, you weren't able to get him to fix it for you?」

「Well, by the time I finished doing my best to update Mighty, it was noon. I'll go back tomorrow.」

Kazane and Yumika, who whispered that to each other, were currently with the other members of the White Party in the Guild Master's Room of the Minshiana Adventurers Guild head office.

Kazane was supposed to request the processing of the armor the ogres resided in when she stopped by Magiria Magic Tool Workshop that morning. However, she ran out of time just from  working hard to update the Golem horse owned by Agato, so Kazane had to come to the Adventurers Guild Office immediately afterwards.

Also, Kazane received Grimories from Agato to learn the buff spells『Rabbit Speed』, which increased speed, and『Flare Mirage』, which created clones out of heat haze, but in the end, Kazane granted a spell she'd had from the beginning,『Fly』,to Mighty. She felt that it would be able to fly for about 30 seconds.

And after the spell was granted to Mighty, Agato immediately rushed out of the city. What in the world did a workshop head do?


「Hmm. It seems the number of people has increased.」

And in front of Kazane and the others was Runei Cancer, the Guild Master of the Minshiana Adventurers Guild. While pushing up his glasses with his index finger, Runei looked at Kazane and the others.


「Thank you for your hard work on the Quest to transport Hagasu's Heart. And, we sincerely apologize for the unexpected situation caused by our lack of information.」


So saying, Runei bowed his head.

「No, there was no way to know devils would come out when we received the request, so I think it's force majeure.」

Kazane replied, but Runei shook his head.

「Taking into account the circumstances, thinking normally, it's highly possible that even a rank A party would have been annihilated. The difficulty level of a request is the weight of life itself. Making a mistake in that weighing is unacceptable.」

Runei said those straightforwardly logical words with dignity. Like Naoki, he was a handsome man, but in a different way. He had the face of a capable man. In other words, he was Lyle's enemy.

Runei's demeanor made Yumika's face turn a little red. It seemed he was her type.

「The Adventurers Guild will convert this Quest to a highest difficulty rank S Quest and increase the reward accordingly. It's insufficient as an apology, but please accept this.」

So saying, Runei made a gesture to the woman waiting behind him, and she presented the coin purse with their reward. Kazane received it and replied「I'll gratefully accept.」


「And then, for Jinrai Barnes' rank S designation, the card has already been created. Please take this.」


Then Runei took a glittering silver card from his chest pocket and put it on the table.


「Very extravagant.」

「It can't be called tasteful, though.」

While grumbling about Kazane's words, Jinrai took the card.


「The foundation of power is the trappings. Well, it's like a signboard.」

Runei said and laughed a little.

He was a calm man. He didn't seem like the kind of person who could be born from their party's jokester Onee-san.


(Is he really Louise-san's son? He gives off a completely different impression...)

(Yeah. He feels like a capable businessman, right?)

(Rude. Of all my children, he's the one most like me.)

When Yumika and Kazane whispered that to each other, Louise stuck her head out from behind and also joined the conversation with a whisper.

(Eh? Where?)

Kazane looked at Louise with a doubtful gaze. Louise said「Watch this」and turned to Runei.


「Is there something you wish to say, Mother?」


Kazane and Yumika certainly clearly understood from those words that they were parent and child, but Louise chuckled and looked at the secretary-like woman to his side.


「Runei, I would like you to introduce that woman to everyone.」

「? I don't comprehend your intention, but next to me is my secretary, Anne Cancer.」

When Runei said that, the woman named Anne bowed her head. She had pointed ears, so it seemed she was also an elf like Runei and Louise. Then Kazane tilted her head and said「Cancer?」

「Yes, she is Runei's wife.」

Yumika was a little dejected after those words. She could feel the springtime of her youth passing by.

「And then, Runei. What about the woman who brought us to this room earlier?」

「She is my secretary, Catherine Cancer. What of it?」

Runei replied with a doubtful expression. The word「Cancer」made Kazane tilt her head once again, but the question marks didn't stop there.

「Could you tell us about the girls working at the reception desk down below today?」

「Today? That's right. Today, Ray Cancer, Miruri Cancer, Shizuri Cancer, Amira Jor, and Harue Cancer are working, so who are you asking about?」

The minds of everyone other than Jinrai and Mefirus, who already knew the situation, were full of question marks. There was an unusually large number of people with the surname Cancer.

「Umm. Is this guild packed with Cancer family members?」

「Yes, that's right. Though not completely.」

Runei nodded and replied after Kazane's words. That was true in its own way, but that was only looking at part of the truth.

「To be exact, it should be said that everyone has changed to being Cancer family members. All the women just now with Cancer surnames are Runei's wives.」


Lyle spouted in the words of Louise. Naoki also choked.


「Ah, but one person had a different surname.」

Kazane made a cramped expression and said that as she remembered that there was one receptionist who didn't have the surname Cancer.

「Amira Jor will have a ceremony with this person next month. She will have the Cancer surname after that.」

Lyle fell prostrate on the table. It seemed Louise hadn't known that either, and she sent a sympathetic gaze to Anne.

「Anne, my son is causing you trouble.」

After those words, Anne bitterly smiled and replied.

「Not at all. I love being with this person. Don't worry about it.」

Although Runei looked dissatisfied after their words, he didn't say anything. Runei understood that he was fickle, that he had a strong desire to monopolize, and that he caused trouble for Anne. He was self aware that he was spoiled by Anne's permission of his selfishness.


「Sorry.」

「Don't mention it.」


They said that to each other quietly so that only the two of them would hear.


「Wait a second. Then isn't this office like this person's harem?」

Recovering from his shock, Lyle rose from the table and shouted that. Louise shook her head.

「There's no like about it. It is his harem. All the main members are lovers my son has employed.」

「Rude. I separate work from my private life. Unlike Mother, I live seriously.」

Runei rebutted. Though he didn't deny the harem itself.

「Seriously, huh? Well, it's true that your life is all about work.」

「Even in private, this person is like this, though.」

Anne laughed from the side.

「Mu. Should I be a little less formal in my personal life after all?」

「You don't have to change. No, please stay as you are.」

Anne shook her head and replied to Runei's grim expression. Louise made a bitter smile while watching that.

「I can only think that for this child alone, my way of raising was mistaken, but, well, that's how it is.」

After Louise's words, Kazane had no choice but to reply「Yeah, understood.」


「Naoki might also have that kind of life.」

After Emily muttered that while looking at Runei, Naoki and Kazane made「What are you saying?」expressions.

By the way, Naoki's doubt was (what does she mean?), but Kazane's doubt was due to the frank impression (he's gross, so it's impossible). After all, ever since Naoki's love for his older sister had awakened, Kazane has only witnessed Naoki's gross appearance. Gross = Naoki.


And while looking at Naoki, Kazane thought (even though he used to be so cute in the past). And she sighed. Naoki tilted his head even further after seeing his older sister's state.



Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Summoning Fighter

Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King, Liberator

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Accumulator, White Magic Accumulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring, Angel Bracelet

Level : 38

Health: 152+20

Magic Power: 340+440

Strength: 72+40

Agility: 78+34

Endurance: 43+20

Wisdom : 75-5

Dexterity : 51

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』『Rabbit Speed』『Flare Mirage』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Warrior's Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv4』『Aegis Shield』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition: Lv2』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『High Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『Sturdier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Devil King's Intimidation』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『Space Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur: Lv2』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』『Boost』『Monkey's Strong Arm』『Two-sword Style』『Boobies Plus』『Living Armor』『Alarm』『Six-sword Style』『Mental Attack Complete Protection』『Spider Web』『Wire Cutter』



Kazane:「It was a short springtime of youth. Ah, but Runei-san seems like he doesn't refuse anyone who approaches, so he might also accept Yumika.」

Yumika:「I'll pass. As you might expect, Runei-san is too high a hurdle.」

Yuuko-nee:「If only that man wasn't like that.」

Kazane:「Huh? Is Yuuko-nee acquainted with Runei-san?」

Yuuko-nee:「Yes. It's true that he's serious, but that elf ensnares women one after the other without that plainness ever breaking. Thanks to that, the spies I sent were taken in one after the other.」

Kazane:「No, isn't the problem your method of sending spies?」