The moment we entered the adventurer's guild, I felt a different atmosphere than normal.
Because it was a lot brighter and shiny than any normal.
However, if there was one thing then that would be the emptiness inside the building.
"Why are the people less than before?"
And Lirienne noticed that was well.
"Because the capital doesn't need many adventurer activities."
I answered.
"I see…."
In the vicinity of the capital, security is significantly better, and the knights have the monsters under control, resulting in fewer opportunities for adventurers to find work.
This is mainly the reason why the guild is practically empty.
'Though, there is also the fact that the students of the academy are filling this gap.'
With that thought in mind, I began to walk to the bulletin board.
'I really wonder if that quest is there.'
In the game, there were some quests that players could do before entering the academy, and considering the timeline, those quests should be around here.
Looking at the quests that were shown on the bulletin board, I skimmed through them at a fast speed and soon found one.
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Quest – Illegal Slavery Notice
Quest Rank – D-rank
Location – Aurora City
Time Limit – None
Rewards – Will be given according to the results
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It was the same quest that I had seen in the game.
Though the security of the capital was tight, to move the knights, solid proof was needed.
But, those who didn't have such proof but were sure of their assumptions would mostly prefer giving quests to the adventurers.
Which also included the quest I was seeing.
"We will take this one."
Grabbing the quest, I slowly made my way toward the employee.
"You said we were going to train."
"Yes, we will."
"Th-"
"Just keep quiet. You will soon understand."
"… Okay."
"Good."
After saying that, I registered for the quest.
"Are you sure you want to party with her? It says she is an E-rank."
"Yes. I don't have a problem."
"Understood. You can have the intel related to the quest in this document. Good luck with your investigation."
After grabbing the files that the guild employee gave to me, we left the guild and returned to our house.
"Get ready for the combat, and bring whatever you will need."
"Okay."
And just like that, the awakening of her started.
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Illegal Slavery Notice.
In the game, this quest was a type of chain quest that would first start with an investigation.
At the start, the player would investigate the gangs that were given in the intel and according to the investigation results, the player would locate the hideouts.
At that time, the player would be presented with two choices.
The first one is bringing the proofs to the knights and letting them do the rest of the job.
If you choose to do that, then you would get the money as a reward but your fame wouldn't go much.
But, if you choose not to inform the knights and finish the quest on your own, then you would engage in a fight with the local gangs, and then you would be able to form a good relationship with the home country of those slaves.
Therefore, I am actually hitting two birds with one stone while making this quest.
While training Lirienne, I can actually form a good relationship as well, so why not.
Since it was not that long of a quest.
Therefore, it was okay.
Just like that, we started investigating the gangs while walking around and asking questions.
At that time, my Disguise skill was pretty useful, coupled with my All-Seeing Eye and my knowledge of the game.
And then soon the night came, and we started our hunt.
"From now on, you will be the one that is taking action. Do you understand?"
I mumbled while looking slightly at my back.
"Yes."
"Good."
I had already talked with her related to the things she needed to do, so no more talk was needed.
"Let's start then."
*******
There is one cruel truth regarding those bright cities.
It was the fact that the brighter they are, the darker those crime places will be.
This was also the case for the Aurora City.
Inside the dark alley, I was waiting on the roof of a small building.
"He is yours."
With my signal, Lirienne nodded her head and jumped over the roof.
To attack the man that was assaulting a girl.
A girl who had a collar on her neck.
"You are mine from now on…. Slurp… No one can save you anymore."
A girl that looked abused.
And the man had a disgusting smile on his face.
'Couldn't you wait for a little longer before reaching your home…. What a dumbass….'
/SWOOSH/
With her sword raised, Lirienne rushed to the man.
Aiming right through his shoulder.
'She is still naïve.'
/SPLURT/
And her attack was connected, injuring the man.
However, because she was not decisive enough to kill the man, her attack was not enough to kill."
"Kırgh- Who?"
Gritting his teeth, the man asked.
/SCHLINK/
While grabbing his weapon.
/SWOOSH/
Seeing this Lirienne attacked him with her sword, again to his shoulder.
/CLANK/
Though she was slow.
'Her rank is still too low for that. Though she had the chance.'
With my All-Seeing Eye, I had already confirmed the man's strength, it was 3-star.
'Show me your talent, the future villainess.'
With that thought, I started watching the fight.
/CLANK/ /CLANK/
And, she proved my decision right.
After attacking the man over and over again, she was soon able to deal the decisive blow.
The decisive blow ended the life of the man in front of her.
That was her first kill for the night.
"You did well."
Appearing beside her, I touched her shaking shoulders.
"But we need to move again."
And signaled her to follow me.
"This night will be a long one."
I mumbled while rushing….
*****
After we killed that guy, we hunted for another…
Letting her second kill.
Then, it was third…..
And fourth…..
And fifth….
With each kill she took, I was able to see the small but strong grey aura covering her.
'The beast started awakening.'
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