Chapter 75: National Power Level (True)

Tossing and turning.

I was leisurely rolling around on the bed in the guest room.

‘It’s so fluffy!’

‘It feels like I’m lying on a fluffy cloud in the sky!’

‘The bed is so big that even when I roll around, I don’t reach the edge!’

Moonlight seeped through the window with its luxurious red curtains, and the paintings on the wall were truly magnificent.

But what was truly magnificent was the dinner I had earlier…

“Mmm! It was so delicious!”

I licked my lips and looked up at the ceiling.

Roast pork, tender steak, sweet wine…

Come to think of it, what should I do tomorrow?

Lying on the bed and looking at the ceiling, I thought about my plans for tomorrow.

First, in the morning, I’ll go to the Adventurer’s Guild and check if my rank has gone up.

It must have by now.

If it hasn’t, I’ll count the evil god followers I took care of and yell at them to raise it immediately!

And when my rank goes up, I’ll storm the royal castle and get my revenge.

How dare they try to capture me and kill my buggies!

They must pay the price!

How should I get my revenge?

Since they tried to capture me, should I kidnap a princess or a prince?

But kidnapping them is not very useful.

Should I extort money or treasure?

Ah, but my Master already has a lot of that…

Kill them all and offer them as a sacrifice to Lord Miquel?

Then innocent people will be hurt…

Besides, I already killed all the knights except for two.

“Hmm… That’s a bit much.”

It’s a real dilemma.

What would be good…

Ah!

I have a great idea!

“That’s right! I’ll make the king build a super nice lair for my Master!”

I sat up with a start and clapped my hands together.

This is the best idea ever!

I’ll tell him to build a splendid lair for my Master on the best land in the kingdom.

Then my Master can rest comfortably whenever he visits, like a vacation home.

Of course, I’ll go with him!

Hehe…

Cecilia and Miel, noticing my good mood, flew over my head and circled around.

Lotte also increased its rotation speed in response to my emotions.

“Heehee! Don’t you guys think it’s a great idea?”

Cecilia, Miel, and Lotte nodded their little heads.

Even Glacier, who was lying at the end of the bed, nodded.

Glacier, you approve too!

“Alright! This is my gift to my Master!”

I lay back on the bed and let my imagination run wild.

A palace decorated with giant ice pillars, an ice garden around it, and of course, a splendid bedroom to be with my Master.

I was already excited just thinking about what it would look like.

With these pleasant thoughts, I soon fell asleep.

…

“Lady Licorice, are you awake?”

I woke up to someone’s voice and a knock on the door.

With my vision still blurry, I looked at the window and saw the dawn light seeping into the room.

“Mmm… come in~”

The door opened and Leivi and Ryandel came in.

Leivi had a brighter expression than usual, and Ryandel looked as neat as ever.

“Good morning, Lady Licorice.”

“Did you sleep well?”

“Yes, I slept well! The bed was really comfortable!”

I answered, stretching.

I sat up in bed.

Cecilia, who had fallen asleep next to my pillow last night, had flown to the window and was basking in the morning sun, while Miel was hovering around Leivi.

Glacier seemed to be still asleep.

“I have sent a letter to Baron Silverbrook informing him that we have eradicated the evil god followers. He will be relieved now.”

“Oh! Well done!”

I was impressed by Ryandel’s words.

I had completely forgotten about it!

“Are we going back to Desmere now?”

Leivi asked with a bright voice.

“No, no. First, I have to go to the Adventurer’s Guild to raise my rank, and then I have to go to the royal castle to get revenge for the incident with the knights!”

I announced the plan I had been thinking about all night with vigor.

I didn’t miss the flicker of anxiety in Leivi’s and Ryandel’s eyes.

They seemed to be afraid of the word ‘revenge’ that I had said.

Although what I planned was more like a demand for compensation than revenge.

“…How do you plan to get your revenge? Do you have a specific plan?”

Ryandel asked cautiously, trying to read my expression.

“Yes! I thought about it yesterday! I’m going to tell them to build a lair for my Master on a good piece of land in this kingdom!”

I proudly revealed my brilliant idea.

“Ah… I see. That sounds like a good idea.”

Relief spread across Ryandel’s face.

I could clearly see him let out a deep breath.

“I see. I thought you were going to kill a lot of people, Lady Licorice.”

Leivi said, more frankly than I expected.

“What do you take me for!”

To be honest, I did consider it for a moment, but I do know the value of life!

Hmph!

I instinctively flicked Leivi’s forehead in response to her impertinent words.

“Ouch!”

Leivi cried out in pain.

But then something unexpected happened.

Tears welled up in Leivi’s eyes, and a huge bump the size of a baseball swelled up on her forehead.

Uh… what is this…?
I’m sure I hit her lightly…?

I looked at Ryandel with surprised eyes, and his eyes had also widened in surprise.

“Ugh… I… was just joking…”

Leivi groaned and shed tears.

“I-I’m sorry… I, I’m sure I hit you lightly…”

I stuttered in my bewilderment.

“Lady Licorice, please heal Leivi…”

Ryandel said, looking at Leivi with concern.

That’s right! Healing!

I was so flustered that I had completely forgotten about my healing ability.

I quickly used my power, and a golden arrow shot out from my fingertip and flew to Leivi’s forehead.

At the same time, I also sprinkled green healing pollen.

Leivi’s forehead glowed with a golden light, and the huge bump instantly subsided.

The tears in her eyes also stopped, but she still had a sullen expression, as if her feelings were hurt.

“Leivi, I’m really sorry… I didn’t know my strength was this great…”

Ugh, I didn’t consider my level and attack power.

I can’t even play pranks anymore…

Leivi’s face was still gloomy.

The way she avoided my eyes and pouted made it clear that she was really upset.

How much did it hurt…

No, considering the size of the bump earlier, it’s amazing she didn’t pass out…

Hmm…

How do I cheer her up…

What does Leivi like…

Ah, that’s right!

“Next time we go to the Heshet Empire, I’ll set you up on a date with the prince!”

Leivi’s expression changed in an instant.

Her eyes sparkled, and she lifted her head sharply.

“How…?”

She asked, as if she couldn’t believe it.

“I’m Lord Miquel’s apostle, so I’ll just say it’s Lord Miquel’s revelation! Or I’ll do something with my power!”

I answered confidently.

“Hehe… really?”

A wide smile blossomed on Leivi’s face.

“Yes! Really!”

I raised my pinky finger as a sign of promise.

“No, an apostle shouldn’t tell such lies…”

Ryandel said with a sigh.

What!

If you’re so unhappy about it, you should have been chosen as the apostle!

Besides, most of the high-ranking priests I’ve read about in novels were corrupt!

This is just a cute little fib!

I’m sure Lord Miquel would think so too!

“Now, let’s go have breakfast!”

I said brightly to create a friendly atmosphere.

On the way to the dining room, the interior decoration of the count’s mansion caught my eye in a new way.

Portraits that seemed to depict the history of the Hind family hung on the walls, and elaborate chandeliers lit the way from the ceiling.

The floor was covered with a red carpet, so my footsteps made almost no sound.

Leivi pointed to a portrait and whispered.

“That’s the first head of the Hind family. He’s a very famous war hero, so even I, who grew up in the Heshet Empire, know about him.”

Oh.

A war hero…

“Then is he stronger than me?”

“Uh… I don’t think so…”

Hmph.

Of course, it’s me!

Ryandel looked at me with an expression of disbelief, but I lightly ignored him.

When we arrived at the dining room, there was a large table, but the count and Edgar were nowhere to be seen.

Instead, the butler greeted us with a polite bow.

“Where are the count and Edgar?”

“The Count and the young master were summoned to the royal castle and left early in the morning.”

The butler answered politely.

“Actually, you were originally summoned as well, but the Count did not want Lady Licorice’s rest to be disturbed and went alone, saying he would take care of all the troublesome matters himself.”

Oh… the count…

He’s so sweet!

But I’m going to the royal castle today too, so maybe I’ll see him later.

In the end, the three of us had breakfast together.

The table was filled with freshly baked bread, various candies, and my favorite meat dishes.

The bread was actually made from my friend, Wheat, but since its appearance was so different, I didn’t feel any particular aversion to it.

I should eat bread from now on!

But the bacon was especially delicious.

It was crispy and juicy, and I finished a whole plate in an instant.

“Delicious!”

And it was really nice that the count and Edgar weren’t there, so my noble trait didn’t activate.

“Now that we’ve finished eating, let’s go to the Adventurer’s Guild!”

When we came out of the mansion, a carriage that the count had thoughtfully prepared was waiting in front of the mansion.

The carriage was a black, luxurious carriage with the Hind family crest on it, pulled by four sturdy horses.

The interior of the carriage was decorated with soft leather seats and small windows.

I could look out the window and see the city as we passed by.

As we left the noble district and headed towards the center, various sights of Neje unfolded before my eyes.

As we passed through the noble residential area and entered the commercial district, the streets became much more crowded.

I could see various shops, markets, and people of various occupations bustling about.

“That’s the Adventurer’s Guild over there.”

Leivi said, pointing out the window.

A huge wooden building about 5 stories high came into view.

So this is the guild of the kingdom’s capital!

The building looked old but sturdy, and a sign with the Adventurer’s Guild’s symbol, a sword and shield, hung on it.

When the carriage approached the front of the guild, there were a lot of people in front of the building.

They started murmuring when they saw our carriage.

“Why is a noble’s carriage here? Is it a designated request?”

“It looks like the Hind family’s carriage.”

“What’s that on top of the carriage? Wait a minute… an ice hornet…?”

Passing adventurers stopped in their tracks and stared at us.

Some gaped and hastily stepped back, while others pointed and whispered.

Many people seemed surprised by Glacier’s size, their eyes wide.

“Who’s that riding in there?”

“To control such a magical beast…”

“They don’t look like they’re from the Hind family…?”

To make such a fuss over just a noble’s carriage and Glacier!

How much of a commotion will there be when they see me become a national power-level adventurer!

Hehe!