Unknown Individual: “Don’t move.”

With those words, I feel a strange sensation on my neck.

I realize that something thin, like a needle, is being pressed against it.

If I make any move, the other party will undoubtedly thrust their weapon into my throat without mercy.

In the broad daylight on the main street.

I don’t remember… having my life threatened, but I never thought I would be attacked so openly.

…Well, let’s stop soaking in the atmosphere here.

Arata: “What are you doing, Aya-san?”

Aya: “Huh? Did you figure it out?”

The sensation on my neck disappears.

When I turn around, there’s Aya-san with a mischievous grin on her face.

The weapon she had against my neck seems to be a skewer from a food stall, possibly yakitori.

Arata: “First of all, why is Aya-san in the royal capital? What about the Adventurer’s Guild in　Loine?”

Aya: “Hehehe! Well, you see… I, Aya, have been assigned to work at the Adventurer’s Guild in the royal capital!”

That’s amazing.

It’s like being promoted from a regional branch of a major chain to the head office.

I’ve seen Aya-san’s work for about a week, and I know she’s an excellent staff member.

Aya-san’s transfer this time seems to be not only a promotion but also a part of her job to report the stampede.

Arata: “Congratulations.”

Aya: “Huh? Isn’t your reaction a bit weak?”

Arata: “That’s not true. As expected of Aya-san.”

I think it’s amazing.

It’s just that the impact of her childish prank earlier was stronger.

Arata: “When did you arrive in the royal capital?”

Aya: “Four days ago. I was a bit tired because it was my first time on a carriage in a long time.”

I see.

Indeed, when I was walking through the Stang Plains, I saw a carriage passing by.

Aya: “Did you just arrive today, Arata-san?”

Arata: “Yes. I just arrived a little while ago.”

Aya: “In that case, shall I guide you again?”

Arata: “Are you sure?”

Aya: “Of course. I didn’t get to finish in Loine, after all.”

Although this is Aya-san’s first time working at the Adventurer’s Guild in the royal capital, she seems to have visited the royal capital before.

So, she says she can do a simple guide.

That’s honestly appreciated.

Last time, when she guided me around the town of Loine, I learned a lot from Aya-san’s explanations.

The royal capital is probably different from the one I know, and honestly, I’m anxious about walking around alone.

Getting lost is also part of the charm of walking in an unknown town.

But since I have the chance, I’ll take Aya-san’s offer.

Arata: “Thank you in advance.”

Aya: “Yes, I look forward to working with you.”