NOVEL NEXT Chapter 163 - Divine Cat Mii-chan Praises Perro at the Hunter Guild
163 Divine Cat Mii-chan Praises Perro at the Hunter Guild
Everyone had been standing for a while, so we decided to take a seat. One of the guild staff brought out tea and distributed it. We all drank in unison. Although it wasn’t the special blend from the guild master, it was still delicious tea.
The guild staff left, and we were back with the same group as before.
“Has the chancellor been informed of this?”
“No, of course not. I just came up with it now.”
“What do you think the country will do?”
“There’s nothing they can do. Unless we have proof that the Demon King is behind it, they can’t make a move. If anything, it might give the other side a legitimate excuse.”
“So you’re saying we should sit here and do nothing?”
“Isn’t that exactly why the Hunter Guild exists? The Hunter Guild’s mission is to protect the people from monsters. And who is the boss of the monsters? Since the country can’t act openly and the Hunter Guild has no intel on the Hero, maybe it’s time to change our approach. If we do that, the Hunter Guild in Lotharingia might cooperate.”
“So, instead of searching for the Hero, we look for the Demon King pulling the strings behind the scenes… It certainly sounds like the Hunter’s job. Whatever comes up, it’s not like we have any choice.”
“Isn’t that just sophistry?”
“Sophistry is fine! The Hunter Guild has been oppressed by the country for too long. When it comes to monsters, borders mean nothing to hunters. If they keep suppressing us, it gives Lotharingia a reason to force the Hunter Guild to withdraw. Well, time to whip this old body into shape. Palmir, you and the other executives won’t be going home for a while.”
“I’m prepared for that. I’ll arrange a meeting room and send out an urgent notice to HQ and the other Hunter Guilds. Should we inform other guilds?”
“Not yet. We must secure HQ first. Quickly gather the nearby guild leaders.”
“Understood.”
“Nero.”
“Yeah… So you want me to go to the royal palace?”
“Tell them I’ll be visiting in the near future.”
This time, I have to head back to the royal palace with Mii-chan.
“As expected, Mii-chan’s fur is divine. It’s so glossy!”
“Mii~”
Well, she is a divine cat.
“But you didn’t come here just to show off Mii-chan, right?”
I shared the details of my conversation with Zest, the guild leader at the Hunter Guild.
“This isn’t just a worst-case scenario; it’s absolute evil…”
“I can’t tell if Lotharingia realizes this, or if their king has truly gone mad.”
“Either way, it’s troublesome.”
“At this point, even the incidents with the Orc King and Goblin King could have been deliberately orchestrated.”
“That’s beyond evil…”
Having delivered the necessary information, I took my leave. I said goodbye to Lady Reina, Luka, and Lea, and asked them to give my regards to Noah.
When I returned to the Hunter Guild to return the horse, Perro and the others were already back. For some reason, Perro was standing on a table in the tavern, giving a speech to the people around.
“… And that’s why we must call upon the Nyan Support Squad. We won’t hold back in offering our help, nya!”
I called out to Jin and the others, who were sitting in their usual spot.
“What’s going on over there?”
“I heard the party of the Kettshi saved another party that was being attacked by monsters.”
“So even in the royal capital, the Kettshi are doing hunter work. Impressive.”
“As expected of Guild Leader Zest.”
“Indeed.”
Noticing us, Perro ran over.
“Princess! Perro did it, nya! It feels so good to help people, nya! Nero, do you have any food, nya?”
“Mii~”
“……”
Well, since he helped people, I can’t really say no. And Mii-chan seems to be praising him too. It’s hard to refuse. I had Mii-chan give him a pilaf rice ball.
“Oh! Pilaf rice ball, nya!”
“Where are Lu and the others?”
“They’re dismantling monsters at the dismantling site, nya.”
“And why aren’t you with them?”
“Nom nom… Perro is… nom nom… making an appeal for the Nyan Support Squad… nom nom.”
“What’s the Nyan Support Squad?”
“It’s the name of Perro’s party, nya… nom nom.”
“That name really suits a cat party.”
“Oh! Jin, nya! Stop slacking and get back to work, nya. Food tastes better after you work, nya.”
“I am working! Ask Nero if you don’t believe me!”
“Nero, is that true, nya? I don’t trust Jin, nya.”
“Wow, Jin, you’re not trusted at all!”
“Shut up…”
From a distance, Lu and the others approached. It looks like they’ve completed their request and the purchase process is finished. Sera sniffed around Perro and then turned her gaze to me. Alright, alright, I’ll give you some too. It wouldn’t be fair if only Perro got something. Lu and Yan, do you want to eat as well?
“No, we’re good. We’re the best party ever. Yan’s archery was pretty great too. Although, I wouldn’t mind having one more rear guard.”
“I didn’t contribute at all. It’s all thanks to this bow.”
“Isn’t that a fairy bow? How did you get it?”
“It’s a loaner from Nero.”
“Hmm. So Nero is acquainted with fairies too, huh.”
Anyway, I had Perro divide the reward from this mission into four shares and give one to Yan. He has a family waiting for him, so he should hurry home. They’ll worry if he’s late.
“I-I can’t accept this much…”
“Don’t worry about it. It’s standard practice to split rewards equally for temporary parties.”
“But…”
“In that case, how about you stick with our party for a while? Perro and Sera would love it.”
“That’s right, nya!”
“Nya!”
“Same here.”
“T-thank you! I’ll do my best!”
“Alright, same time tomorrow.”
“Yes! I look forward to tomorrow as well!”
Yan left, trying to hold back tears, but still smiling.
“What do you think?”
“He’s not bad. His caution is something we could learn from. His archery isn’t bad either. With some training, he’ll become a good hunter.”
“Sorry to push him onto you, Lu.”
“It’s fine. Training the next generation is part of our job as hunters.”
“Indeed. Guiding the younger ones is the duty of the experienced. I’ll lend a hand in training him too.”
“Oh, that’s rare. The legendary swordmaster himself offering guidance. Be ready, Lu.”
“L-legendary swordmaster!?”
Lu, your voice cracked.
“Mii~”