Unorthodox Guild

Kingdom of Asta, Sisonia Magic Academy.

Among the three major magic academies, only the Sisonia Magic Academy is not limited to teaching either white magic or black magic.

Regardless of background or race, they have extensively developed various magical arts, continuously supplying the world with outstanding adventurers...

"..."

Kaya first met Lilia during her first year of school.

Because this cat is always alone, whether in the classroom or the cafeteria, it is quite conspicuous.

I only found out after doing some research.

It turns out that there was a problem with Lilia's background.

It is said that the girl's hometown is outside the northern mountains, which is the territory of the Northern Beast King.

Therefore, Lilia is very likely not a demi-human, but a legendary magical beast.

Although it's unclear whether the rumors are true, initially the demi-humans in the class were afraid to approach the cat.

Gradually, no one dared to approach.

After all, people are always afraid of the unknown: humanity has sent expeditions to explore lands beyond the mountains to the north, west, and south...

"..."

But like a stone thrown off a cliff, it received no echo: neither from the world beyond the mountains nor from the adventurers.

This has led to a certain argument.

The magical beasts beyond the mountains are creatures far more dangerous than demons; the world beyond the mountains is off-limits.

However, because humans have been busy fighting the demons for decades, they haven't had time to pay attention to other things.

Moreover, the appearance of monsters within the mountains is extremely rare... at least in the history of the University of Sisonia, there was only that cat not far away.

However, Kaya didn't seem to mind.

That guy just looks like a hamster, how scary could he be?

Moreover, the cafeteria is always overcrowded, and with Lilia there, he doesn't have to fight for a seat.

"....."

But one day...

"Meow......"

"..."

Noticing the gaze from not far away, Kaya paused with her chopsticks.

Looking up, I saw the girl named Lilia staring longingly at the dried fish in her chopsticks.

"..."

Does this guy want to eat fish?

"Kersisonia is right next to the sea, if you want to eat, just hunt for yourself... *drooling*"

.........

.........

Kaya later learned that she actually had a talent for cooking, but that was a later development.

Looking at the purple thing on his knee: "It seems like it's been a long time since I've cooked fish. Maybe tonight... wait a minute."

When did this thing get up to my knees?

"Ring ring~"

Before Kaya could figure it out...

The guild's doorbell rang at an inopportune moment.

"...They must be new adventurers."

I remember Lilia saying that a new member would be joining the guild today.

He smoothed the girl's purple hair: Although he hadn't gotten any information about the cat, he didn't have much hope that she could find someone.

But Kaya isn't in a hurry to leave right now... It's fine to bring a few more people with him.

After all, Lilia wouldn't run away with him, and he couldn't possibly evade the royal family's pursuit with a cat, let alone a silly cat...

"have......"

Is... anyone there...?

A weak, listless voice, as if the person hadn't eaten for days, drifted in through the crack in the door.

"..."

Kaya glanced out the window with some confusion.

With such a bright sun, and considering it's not nighttime, why are there ghosts?

"Are you a new adventurer?"

"..."

Strangely, the door was only opened a crack, but no one came in, and there was no response.

He casually placed Lilia's purple head on the sofa and walked towards the door.

"Did I hear that right?"

A black magic swirled around him as he carefully pushed open the door...

"..."

"Waaah."

The black figure leaning against the door fell straight backward.

boom!

Before Kaya could react, she had already collapsed to the ground and was motionless.

"..."

A good opportunity... no, wait.

"Hey, are you alright?"

"..."

Okay, it doesn't look like everything's alright.

"That adorable Lisa just went out again... Oh well, I'll just do it myself."

The injury shouldn't be serious; basic white magic should be enough...

Seeing that the black-haired girl did not respond, Kaya slowly squatted down.

"A body of flesh and blood, flowing with magic, transparent and clear in my eyes..."

The pitch-black magic flowed from Kaya's palm into the girl's body.

Although due to his magical talent and the copyright of white magic, he cannot master white magic to a particularly high level.

But basic physical examinations were no problem for Kaya, a veteran adventurer.

"——"

As the chanting ended.

The black magic returned from Yura to the boy's body.

"..."

He sighed as he looked at the still unconscious girl.

"..."

This guy...

.........

Oh, so he was just fainting from hunger.

...........

...........

The story goes back a few days.

"Ugh..."

The black-haired girl was sobbing.

Dragging his weary body and a long hemp rope, he moved forward at the front of the procession.

"Hey, hurry up and pull!"

"Waaah..."

"Stop crying! There's a reward for being quick, and a punishment for being slow!"

The human wearing the mysterious black mask appears to be the leader of this trade caravan (for real).

He stood with his arms crossed, followed by a convoy of carriages.

"That guy has incredible strength."

Several adventurer guards standing beside the caravan couldn't help but swallow hard as they watched the girl pulling the cart in front of it.

"I heard they recruited part-time workers from the seaside city. They really don't value the lives of those who aren't on the payroll."

"Is the job market really that bad? Even horse jobs are being taken by competitors..."

"That's right... I heard his monthly salary isn't even as high as a horse's food expenses."

Pear blossoms drift down onto your chest—

"Sigh, sigh."

An unexpected background music started playing, adding a tragic atmosphere to the black-haired girl's story.

"Shh, don't talk nonsense. You don't want to be the next one pulling a rickshaw, do you?"

"..."

These adventurers are just talking.

Upon hearing another adventurer say this, everyone waved their hands and stopped focusing their attention on the black-haired girl in front of the caravan.

While observing the monsters around him, he secretly rejoiced that he wasn't the one pulling the cart ahead.

"..."

Except for one, which is the line of sight at the very back of the carriage.

"I can sense powerful magic..."

She's clearly quite capable, so why is she doing manual labor here?

The red-haired adventurer girl was at the back of the party, seemingly lost in thought.

.........

"Waaah... I'm so tired, so hungry..."

The black-haired girl pulling the cart in front silently wiped away her tears.

Even though her stomach was growling, the girl didn't stop working... wait.

Judging from her attire, isn't she Yura from the Demon King's Castle?

"..."

Although it's complicated to explain in detail, it can be summarized in one sentence.

That is--

I can't get any more gold coins.