MTL NOVEL Chapter 258 - Chapter 258 Divine Cat Mii-chan, Returns as an Idol.
Chapter 258: Divine Cat Mii-chan, Returns as an Idol.
The bed was hard and uncomfortable… but I slept soundly, and I kind of feel like it’s nice once in a while. Until recently, this kind of bed was the norm, but now I’ve grown accustomed to luxury.
I head to the Hunter’s Guild with Mii-chan, avoiding the crowded hours. Upon entering, the beautiful cat duo, Fel and Pal, welcome us. Mii-chan happily approaches and rubs against them. I can hear excited squeals coming from here and there, but what exactly is going on?
“Nero-kun! You always… how is it that you…?”
Eva-san looks at me with a troubled expression. Did I do something wrong?
“Long time no see, Eva-san.”
“Nero-kun, is it true you’ve become a noble?”
“Well, it was a situation where I couldn’t refuse…”
“You really are… I worry about you. All of you, get back to work!”
At some point, a huge crowd of female hunters and guild staff had gathered around the table where Mii-chan and the beautiful cat duo sat. Where did they all come from? Are they zombies?!
“Perro and the others came by recently, showing their Hunter Guild certificates and mentioning they were going to challenge the Flowing Labyrinth. I was quite surprised.”
“We decided to attempt exploring the Flowing Labyrinth due to a request from the Hunter’s Guild in the royal capital.”
“It seems like quite the group. When I saw Jin of the Five Thunderclap Warriors, I thought he’d join the fight against the Goblin King…”
“Hahaha… By the way, is it possible to meet Guild Master Cerion?”
“If it’s Nero-kun the noble, of course! If they didn’t let you meet him, they’d be in trouble for not doing so.”
While Eva-san went to fetch Guild Master Cerion, I head over to the tavern.
“Hey, Nero. Long time no see. Want something to eat?”
“As much as I’d love to say yes, I have a meeting with Guild Master Cerion, so maybe afterward.”
“Alright then, something to look forward to later.”
“You seem quite confident, Sykes-san.”
“I’ve improved since then! I even opened a shop and got married. My life’s on the rise!”
Apparently, Sykes-san married that cat beastkin waitress and opened a dessert shop that sells pudding and other sweets. Wow, good for him. I’m looking forward to visiting it.
Eva-san returns to tell me that Guild Master Cerion is ready to see me.
“Being a noble seems like quite the hassle.”
“I couldn’t refuse the situation. It’s been a while, Guild Master Cerion.”
“Yes. I hear you’re challenging the Flowing Labyrinth.”
“Well, that’s more of a side mission.”
“Then what’s the main goal?”
“Gaining experience for the false heroes.”
Both Guild Master Cerion and Eva-san look shocked. They probably never imagined a false hero would be in the party.
“From Rotaringia, huh…”
“I managed to recruit two of them.”
“I see… so that’s why you became a noble. Are you planning to pit them against the Goblin King?”
“I’ve heard that only someone with the traits of a hero can truly defeat the Demon King.”
“Oh? And who told you that?”
“The guardian dragon of Hildenburg.”
“You met it?!”
Well, more like it summoned me… Cerion’s eyes light up with excitement, so I switch the conversation to tell him about Lord Reto.
“I once went to meet it, but I wasn’t granted an audience… Nero-kun, I’m envious.”
“If you come with me, I’m sure it would meet with you.”
“No, I think I’ll pass. Back then, I was young and full of energy, wanting to fight a dragon. Now that I’m older, I wouldn’t stand a chance…”
So, he actually wanted to fight a dragon? As expected of the legendary Cerion, he must have been incredible in his younger days. Even now, he’s still impressive.
“Getting back on topic, I want those two to gain experience and grow stronger. Right now, their skills don’t even come close to Jin-san’s.”
“Jin as their teacher, huh… Can he really handle that?”
“They’ve also been learning from Glenhart-san and Rosarinde-san, so they should have a good foundation.”
“Being taught by three of the Five Thunderclap Warriors… that’s not something you see every day.”
I haven’t met the other two members of the Five Thunderclap Warriors, but I bet they’re amazing people too.
“Speaking of which, I heard from Sieg that Glen has retired from being a hunter.”
“And so, the group is down to Four Thunderclap Warriors now. I’m sure Samuel-san and Herthias-san must be feeling lonely, especially since they’re here right now.”
“Samuel? Herthias?”
“What, you don’t know them, Nero-kun? You might recognize them better by their nicknames: Musclehead and Madman.”
Those are some dangerous-sounding titles… Part of me wants to meet them, part of me doesn’t.
“Both of them are participating in the battle against the Goblin King. They’re managing the hunters and mercenaries at the White Labyrinth.”
Apparently, Samuel, also known as Musclehead, is incredibly popular among the hunters, while Herthias, the Madman, is admired by the mercenaries for his fighting style. Thanks to the two of them, the hunters and mercenaries are well-coordinated, which has minimized casualties. Meanwhile, as expected, the Kingdom’s army is struggling with internal divisions between the Second and Third Knight Orders, making it difficult for them to work together.
“I’m hoping we can make it in time for the decisive battle against the Goblin King, but will they even be able to bring it to a conclusion in the current state?”
“We’re still in the preparation phase. The Kingdom’s army may not be fools; they must have something in mind.”
“I’ve heard the Goblin King has also opened a front against the Demon Lord in the west of the road. If the flames of war spread too far, won’t it become uncontrollable?”
“……”
A heavy silence fills the Guild Master’s office. Meanwhile, from downstairs, I can still hear the excited cheers. Am I imagining it, or can I hear Mii-chan’s voice too?
“Mii~”