Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Chapter 49

Ask for a recommendation letter to go to the Sage of the Seven Stars Tower to find information related to the system.

Or ask for a recommendation letter to easily receive high-paying and very difficult requests from the Hunter Association.

"Yes~? Isn’t one recommendation letter enough to solve both problems? Master?"

"Nyaaaaang! That’s right, nya~."

Slime rabbit Pawpie and slime cat Yuyu asked.

Of course, that makes sense. But if I indiscriminately hand out vague recommendation letters here and there, rumors will spread and the effect will drop sharply.

To be sure, a recommendation letter that can only be used once, specifying who recommends whom to whom, is the most effective.

"Yip! Master’s idea is right."

"I also think Master’s idea is right. Woof!"

Even though I was just thinking, the four Summoned Beasts and slime females expressed their opinions.

Anyway, the conclusion is a recommendation letter. However, I have to get a recommendation letter that can only be used once.

"Um... I have one wish."

"Yes. Please tell me."

"The Sage of the Seven Stars Tower. My wish is to see that person once. Could you perhaps write a recommendation letter?"

"That person? Ah... well... it’s not difficult, but even if you have a recommendation letter, they won’t meet you unless you’re special. But are you really okay with that?"

"Yes. That’s right."

"Hmm..."

At my certainty, she showed a troubled expression.

"In case they don’t meet you, I’ll write you another recommendation letter. I’d like to put you in as an intern at the Goblin Guild, but... I showed you an embarrassing sight... cough!"

"cough!"

Feeling unnecessarily guilty, I unconsciously followed her and cleared my throat.

"If you have a recommendation letter, you’ll be able to receive most requests from the Hunter Association. Isn’t the most important thing for a Hunter experience like actual combat? If you have the skills to defeat Guild members in a row, of course, I can give you a recommendation letter. However... if Neo Haias does illegal things or is involved with Villains, I... then I really can’t help it."

"Would I do such a thing? If I were going to do that, I would have left the Academy altogether. I’m the kind of person who wants to stretch my legs out and sleep comfortably, you know?"

"Is that so? I’ll believe you. Neo Haias. Well... then..."

She took out a piece of stationery and a business card-like piece of paper from her subspace inventory.

She gathered Mana in her finger and wrote down the letters carefully.

One is a recommendation letter to the Sage of the Seven Stars Tower.

The other was a sign that Layla, the Goblin Guild Master, guarantees me.

Since it contains her Mana, most Hunters will notice her Mana and treat me well.

Things are going so well... so I feel even more sorry.

The guilt that she became like that because of me became an even bigger needle, pricking my heart.

Later, when I become a famous Hunter, I’ll help the Goblin Guild...

Before that, I’ll get the Holy Water of Light and return Layla to normal.

Since Pawpie, an S-rank Summoned Beast, can’t cure the disease, I have to cure it as soon as possible.

"Here... it is."

While I was feeling pangs of conscience, the recommendation letter and sign were completed.

It was like a work of art, a recommendation letter and business card that would sell like hotcakes if displayed in a souvenir shop.

"This should be enough. My Mana is engraved on it, so unless they’re a fool or a fake, they’ll know it’s a genuine article with my own handwriting."

"I’m really grateful for your help. Goblin Guild, and Guild Master who helped me. I won’t forget this kindness."

"Hehe... kindness? Nonsense. If we have a connection later, I hope we can develop a good relationship with our Goblin Guild. Neo Haias. Please become a righteous Hunter and save humanity."

Her polite request made my heart feel strangely touched.

Of course, even among Hunters, there are Hunters mired in corruption and injustice, but...

I was very fortunate that I could at least trust Layla.

***

Thus, the commotion at the Goblin Guild ended incompletely.

I received an offer to stay for a day, but I politely declined because I felt like I had to move as soon as possible.

"Yes~ Master. Where are you going?"

"Of course, to the Sage of the Seven Stars Tower, right? I want to ask questions about the slime ability and the system. I also want to see my future a little. Ah... but it’s quite far to go to the Seven Stars Tower?"

"Neo Haias."

Then, I heard a man’s voice calling me, a voice I had heard somewhere, and turned around.

It was Team Leader Lee of the Goblin Guild.

And, unusually, I also saw some Guild members carrying a flower palanquin that looked like something from a historical drama.

The point was that all the people carrying the flower palanquin were wearing traditional clothing.

"Team Leader Lee?"

"Yes. The Guild Master said that Neo Haias would definitely go to the Seven Stars Tower. She told me to guide you to your desired destination with the Goblin Guild’s portable teleportation device."

"Ah... really?"

That means that the flower palanquin is a portable teleportation device.

I felt strangely amazed at the appearance that perfectly matched the identity of the real Goblin Guild.

"Please get in the palanquin. It’s unique, but the stability is guaranteed. We’ll take you right in front of the Seven Stars Tower. Isn’t the name Goblin Guild more famous because we appear in the east and west in a flash?"

Team Leader Lee bowed politely and opened the front of the palanquin, pointing inside with a respectful hand.

The inside of the flower palanquin is just an ordinary flower palanquin.

"Haha... thank you. To think I’d be using the Goblin Guild’s teleportation... it’s a real honor. Ah! Please tell the Guild Master that I’m really grateful."

"Yes, I understand. Then, goodbye."

I went inside the flower palanquin.

As I settled into the surprisingly spacious flower palanquin, he closed the flower palanquin with a final greeting.

"Cit~! Cit~! Strange Mana is flowing around us!"

"Nyaaang? It’s a mysterious object, nya~!"

"Yip! Heuung... I feel strange. Master!"

"I’ve seen all sorts of amazing things in my life. Woof...!"

I nodded in agreement.

"Then I’ll operate it. You’ll feel like your body is floating. Don’t panic and just stay still!"

Team Leader Lee’s words were heard beyond the flower palanquin.

Suddenly, I felt the flower palanquin being lifted up with a flash!

Soon, the sound of Mana fluctuating was heard from all directions.

The inside of the flower palanquin, which was full of pure white and traditional patterns, was gradually dyed with pure white light.

I closed my eyes and waited for the teleportation to end quickly.

Layla. I felt gratitude and apology to her once again.

Maybe the Sage of the Seven Stars Tower will tell me the solution.

Yes. From now on, I have to be careful of women.

If I get close to women, there may be another victim.

My ears are ringing because of the sound of Mana vibrating.

The pure white light coming through my tightly closed eyelids became more intense.

I put my hands together and covered my eyes.

After a little time passed... at some point, the air changed drastically!

I could hear the sound of mountain birds chirping and feel the breeze.

After confirming that the dazzling light had subsided, I took my hands away and slowly opened my eyelids.

"Welcome."

"I’ve been waiting."

A scenery similar to a tourist destination in the mountains.

As if they knew I was coming, twin Succubi were politely greeting me in front of the entrance to a long stone staircase...

’Why are twin Succubi here!?’