The Revenge of the Soul Eater

its own way, didn’t it? While I bitterly smiled inside, I started walking to the guild right away.

 

  The sound of Lidelle’s quick footsteps chased after me from behind.

 

  The adventurers’ guild’s building that I have not stepped foot in for a long time was crowded with people.

 

  When Lidelle, who was wearing the guild’s uniform, walked up ahead, the adventurers opened up a path after they noticed her.
At that time, there were also people who were surprised when they saw that I was walking behind her, but nobody tried to talk to me.

 

  Even for me, there isn’t anybody who I’m pleased about meeting again.

 

  After Lidelle guided me into a room that seems to be a guest room, she said “I’ll report to master right away” and left.

 

  As I thought to myself wryly like “Now then, I wonder how long they are going to make me wait~”, the door was knocked on immediately.
It hasn’t even been 30 seconds since Lidelle walked out. 

 

  When I tilted my head thinking that it’s too fast no matter how I look at it, the one who entered was another receptionist who is not Lidelle. 

 

  I thought I saw this face somewhere before and pondered for a second.
Then, I quickly remembered.

 

  The one who first interviewed me when I returned from the King of Flies’ nest alive was this receptionist.
Her name is Parfait or something.

 

  Unlike Lidelle who has a calm demeanor, this person gave me the impression of someone who’s really lively.
She looks to be 4 or 5 years younger than Lidelle.

 

  Well, I don’t care if they are calm or lively, nothing changes the disrespectful attitude they had towards me.
In that sense, it makes me not have to worry about acting differently depending on who it is.

 

  Parfait had put a cup that had steam coming out of it on the tray she’s holding.
It seems that I’m being welcomed to the point that they are serving me tea.

 

  ……It really feels ironic that she came here.

 

  As I smiled bitterly, I took a look at what’s inside the cup.
The tea had a clear amber color, so they must have used some pretty good quality tea leaves.
The baked goods that came with the tea also looked classy.

 

  I never imagined that there’d be a day where I would be welcomed like this at the place I was kicked out of just a couple of months ago without anyone giving a crap.
I wish I could tell this to the old me from that time. 

 

  Despite such thoughts, I did not touch the tea or the sweets.

 

  Eating what you are offered right away reeks of being poor――It’s not that I’m being pretentious like that or anything.
I simply didn’t want to touch any of the food or drinks that are offered by the guild that kicked me out.

 

  Rather than calling it me being prententious, it’s me being stubborn.
And maybe it can be described as “petty” as well.

 

  Even though I’m aware of that myself, I did not think about changing my mind.

 

  Then, Parfait spoke to me in a cheerful voice as she looked at me.

 

  「Please go ahead and help yourself to the food.
I didn’t poison it」

 

  *Bufuu*, a strange sound came out of her mouth.

 

  When I instinctively took a look at the new receptionist with my eyes half-closed, Parfait looked back at me as she giggled.

 

  「Those tea snacks are the newest creation of 『Kukuridou』 that’s very popular with the ladies.
I stocked up on them ahead of time by abusing my authority as a guild receptionist」

 

  Parfait said in a playful tone with her index finger on the side of her cheek

 

  If the tea snacks for guest use go bad, then they will have to be disposed of.
Naturally, the ones who will do that are the guild’s staff.
I see, she’s a crafty one.
Although I can call her a glutton in other words as well.

 

  「Considering the guild’s salary, one or two of those snacks would cost you nothing」

 

  「Hehe, snacks that are bought with my own money and snacks that are bought as workplace expenses are two different things.
The same goes for being treated to a meal by a man」

 

  This girl named Parfait said that with a smile.
Her gaze looks like she wants to tell me something as she looks at me.

 

  ……Is this where I ask her out to have a meal next time?

 

  Different from Lidelle who has a modest look with her makeup and hairstyle, the way Parfait dresses barely fits the criteria of not being indecently dressed as a receptionist.
From what Miroslav told me about her, she seems to have quite an ambitious drive to climb the social ladder as well.

 

  As a dragon rider and somebody who even has connections to Duke Dragunaut, I probably became someone who fit her taste in men.

 

  ……No, nono, this is yeah, that.
There’s no doubt she’s showing me a glimpse of affection, and then she’s going to make a fool out of me after I invite her.

 

  Hmph, I’m not going to play into her hands!

 

  Sheesh, I wish monsters only appeared outside of the city!

 

  When I was about to open my mouth with such thoughts in my mind to deal with her, the door was knocked on again.

 

  The one who entered this time was Lidelle.

 

  Although she was surprised that Parfait was here, she informed me that she will now guide me to the guild master’s room.

 

  It seems that the moment Elgart received her report, he made time for me right away.
He probably judged that I could end up leaving if he made me wait for even just a bit.

 

  For some reason, a feeling of relief surged up in my chest after I stood up in response to Lidelle’s words.