Chapter 7: Subjugation of the Orc Village
by fnovelpia
Ria reminisced about the past for a moment.
Her childhood.
Ria was a crybaby.
She was timid, shy, and would cry even with the slightest difficulty.
On the other hand, the neighborhood kids were quite mischievous.
‘Perhaps that’s why?’
The neighborhood kids naturally picked on Ria, and she often ended up crying and running to her mom.
Whenever that happened, strange misfortunes would befall the kids, but…
Ria was lonely and didn’t have any real friends.
So, she loved her mom even more.
She didn’t need anyone else.
As long as her mom was there, that was enough.
…She thought that way and led a happy life.
Even though she stayed at home, She had a good friend called books.
Though her dad wasn’t around, Her mom loved her all the more.
So, she was happy.
The day the bandits attacked the village.
Ria lost her mom, the one who meant everything to her.
It was a shock.
Her life revolved around her mom, and now her mom was gone.
Despair was inevitable.
And then…
A man appeared.
He saved her life when she was about to die, dealt with the bandits, and told her how she could meet her mom again.
So, she didn’t fall into despair.
She was able to smile.
Even though not being able to see her mom right now was sad, just knowing she was alive was a relief.
If she could defeat the Demon King, she could meet her again.
‘The problem is catching the Demon King, though…’
But it was fine.
She had a reliable mentor who would come running to solve everything if she cried.
…Or so she thought.
“I’m sorry.”
“My role ends here.”
Her mentor’s words were shocking.
This is the end for us.
Let’s part ways here.
As soon as she heard those words, tears began to flow.
It was the first time.
The first time she had become close to someone other than her mom.
And now, they were already saying goodbye?
No.
She didn’t want to.
She didn’t want to part ways.
All that talk about not needing friends as long as she had books—
It was all a lie.
She needed them too.
She wanted friends!
She was human too.
She wanted to play with others!
Playing with her mom was nice,
But she wanted to try playing with others too!
So, she was desperate.
She wanted to hold on to her mentor no matter what.
But…
Her mentor said that because he was weak, he couldn’t stay with her.
She had the <Absolute Invincibility> trait.
A hero who wouldn’t die no matter what monster she faced.
But her mentor didn’t.
He had worked as an adventurer, but he was only a weak D-rank adventurer.
If he encountered a strong monster, he would die.
She knew that.
She knew how dangerous a hero’s journey would be for her weak mentor.
But…
She didn’t want to part with him.
She didn’t want to be alone.
Her mom wasn’t there anymore, And if her mentor disappeared too, she felt like she would collapse before even defeating the Demon King.
Desperately, she thought of a solution.
The answer was to use her own body as both a weapon and a shield.
A sword that could kill anything in one strike, A shield that could block any attack.
If she had something like that, no matter how strong the enemy was, it would be fine—she thought.
But it wasn’t the answer.
Fighting with her body had its limits.
So she kept thinking, and then the answer turned out to be surprisingly simple.
‘Equipment.’
If she gave her mentor good equipment, He would become strong enough to travel with her!
It was written in the guidebook her mentor gave her.
There were legendary weapons and armor hidden all over the world.
If they could find those, they would become immensely powerful.
Then…
‘Wouldn’t her mentor be able to become stronger too?’
‘Originally, I was supposed to use those items, but…’
‘With the trait I got from Mom, I don’t need them.’
Her mentor’s guidebook even said:
[Ria, you don’t need equipment.]
[You’ll win even without it.]
[If you find good equipment, it’s more efficient to give it to your companions.]
So, It was obvious she should give it to her first companion—her mentor.
This time was no different.
She had spent almost all of her fortune, but at least her mentor’s safety was guaranteed.
The safer he was, the less reason he had to leave.
…She thought that while smiling.
‘I don’t have much money, but…’
‘My mentor will take care of it.’
Her mentor knew so much that it was almost suspicious.
Someone like that—
There was no way he wouldn’t foresee the problem of running out of money.
Of course not.
Her mentor would handle everything.
So, her job was to support what he was doing.
…Or so she thought.
***
“Ria.”
“Let’s go make some money.”
The solution came right away.
As expected of her mentor.
Kain took Ria to the adventurer’s guild.
“Let’s start by registering.”
“Yes!”
Five minutes later.
Ria beamed and proudly showed her F-rank adventurer card.
“Mentor!”
“Ta-da!”
“It’s my adventurer card!”
“Right.”
“Now that you’re registered…”
“Let’s take on a quest.”
“A quest?”
“See that bulletin board over there with all the papers stuck on it?”
“Yes!”
“I see it!”
“Those are all quests.”
“People pay adventurers to do those jobs.”
“We’ll take one of those jobs to cover our travel expenses.”
“Got it.”
She immediately started checking the quest board.
“Hmm…”
“This one looks good.”
[Orc and Goblin Village Subjugation Request – Rank C]
Orc and goblin groups have settled near the village, even creating their own village.
They are causing significant damage by raiding nearby villages, so we would like you to gather your strength and subjugate them.
“C-rank request?”
“You’re taking this one?”
“Yeah.”
“But you’re a D-rank.”
“It’s fine.”
“I’m leaving it all to you.”
“What?! You’re leaving it to me?!”
“Yes.”
“You can do it.”
Despite being a ridiculously weak warrior who becomes <Battle Incapable> when sitting down and crying, when fighting seriously, she’s an incredibly strong warrior.
She has such talent that she defeated her master just one hour after learning swordsmanship.
She’s only this way because her mother didn’t teach her anything.
If she learns properly, she can become stronger than anyone else, even without a <Trait>.
Because she’s that kind of warrior.
She needs practical experience.
When I said that, Ria hesitantly took a step back.
“Ma… Master?…”
“What?”
“Isn’t it better to learn properly before just recklessly fighting…”
“Forget that.”
“Just get ready.”
“Ugh…”
“One thing though…”
“What is it?”
“If it gets dangerous… you’ll save me, right?”
“Of course. Just fight recklessly without worry.”
“Ugh… Okay… I’ll… I’ll try…”
Ria, trembling, moved slowly and asked a question.
“Master?…”
“We’re a D-rank and an F-rank… Are we really allowed to take a C-rank request?…”
“Normally, no.”
“What?…”
“Then how are we going to do it?…”
“Like this.”
Smack!
I tore off the request from the board and took it.
Then I spoke to the guild staff.
“We’ll take this request!”
“What?…”
“W-Wait a minute!”
“You’re a D-rank! And that’s an F-rank beginner next to you!”
“You’re saying those two are going to take on a C-rank request?! Are you insane?!”
“Hahahahaha!”
“In this field, skill is everything!”
“I’ll proudly clear this C-rank request and prove that I’m above C-rank!”
“Are you crazy?!”
“It’s an orc village!”
“How are you two planning to defeat that many?…”
“Anyway, we’re going!”
We quickly left.
***
Ria looked at me with a puzzled expression.
“Master?…”
“What?”
“Isn’t this wrong?…”
“Normally, yes.”
“D-rank adventurers can only take D-rank requests.”
“Then… how…”
“But.”
“What if it’s not a normal case?”
“Ria, even though you’re F-rank now, you’ll be S-rank in a few months.”
“Ahhh… I… I’m not that…”
“Yes, you are.”
“Besides, I’m not just an ordinary D-rank adventurer.”
“That’s true.”
“Because you’re amazing, Master.”
“Why?”
“You deny being S-rank so strongly, but you’re surprisingly quick to accept not being D-rank.”
“Master really is amazing.”
“Where does that unwavering belief even come from?”
“Hehe…”
Ria just smiled.
Anyway, we’re both above D-rank level.
A C-rank request is nothing for us.
When I said that, Ria spoke, still feeling uneasy.
“A-Are we really doing this?…”
“Yeah.”
“This is the perfect request.”
“If it gets dangerous…you’ll help, right?”
“Of course.”
This time, I’m prepared in case Ria enters <Battle Incapable> mode.
I’m not just recklessly assuming we’ll win.
There’s no chance of danger.
The village filled with goblins and orcs.
The orcs are like commanders, while the goblins act as soldiers.
They occupied an abandoned village, expanding their territory.
“Uwaaah…”
“There are so many…”
The village they occupied was quite large, likely because they had claimed it as their own.
“About a hundred of them, I guess.”
Ten orcs and ninety goblins.
Quite a large number for just the two of us to handle.
But.
If it’s Ria, the daughter of the goddess and the strongest warrior in history, she can do it.
Thinking that, I attached a leather pouch to Ria’s body.
“Master?…”
“What’s this?”
“It’s a lucky charm.”
“And this rope?”
“It’s to help you if you get in danger.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
“So just fight without worrying.”
“Okay…”
Ria was curious about the leather pouch with the rope, but since Master said it was a lucky charm, it must be something good, right?
Thinking that, she headed toward the orc village.
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