( Yuuki's POV )
There wasn't much in Orario City that we hadn't seen on our travels but the important thing was spending time with Yukikaze, In the center of the city there were many food stalls to eat while walking because the labyrinth was close by and many adventurers bought food on their way to the labyrinth.
I had no money when I came through here the first time I went to the dungeon but now I was able to enjoy everything the city had to offer, but I also took care of the pending matters I had in the city.
After enjoying several refreshments we passed by the guild, the place is lively as always but before we approached the windows a worker from the guild walked up to us, she wasn't the familiar Aina, but a red-haired woman and had animal ears similar to that Bete guy, I think they were of the same race.
???: Good afternoon fox hunter, Aina is unavailable but I can help you with whatever you need, my name is Rose.
I stopped for a second when I heard the name she called me but I didn't say anything about it, and I took out the cylindrical container that Yukikaze had taken from the hooded enemy, and the Rose woman looked at it with curiosity.
Rose: what is this?
Yuuki: We found that on the enemy, and it's sealed with magic, so it probably contains sensitive information.
Rose: I see, I'll have someone analyze it immediately, thanks for the efficient work.
After handing over that mysterious item we left the guild, and I asked Yukikaze about what I heard at the guild.
Yuuki: Hey Yukikaze, what's up with that name from before?
Yukikaze: I guess you made an impression the last time you were here, even if it wasn't intentional they gave you an very accurate nickname.
Yuuki: You can blame me, when I see those fluffy ears and tail I just want to eat.
I grabbed Yukikaze's hand and she began to rub her tail against my leg in a pleasant manner, although that pleasant atmosphere was interrupted a little when Yukikaze asked me a question.
Yukikaze: Yuuki, wouldn't it have been better and faster for us to analyze the strange container?
Yuuki: Yes, but this is also a test, I put a warranty seal on the container, If someone tries to destroy it or the container leaves the guild, I will be notified, just in case a guild member is working for the enemy.
Yukikaze: I see, let's hope that's not the case.
After our stop at the guild, we ended up at the Hostess of Fertility for a more complete meal, as other times, the one who served us was Ryuu, we ordered the usual amount of food, and when we finished eating it was time to talk about work again.
Yuuki: Hey Ryuu, who would you say is the best blacksmith in town?
Ryuu: Are you looking to get a new weapon?
Yuuki: Not really, I'm looking for someone who can analyze a special weapon, something rare.
Ryuu: In that case, I think the one who would know the most about it is Hephaestus-sama, she is the goddess of blacksmiths.
Yuuki: Okay, can you tell us where to find her?
Ryuu: My shift is almost over, I'll take you there.
Yuuki: you are so accommodating, Ryuu.
I graciously accepted Ryuu's offer and moments later the three of us left the building, Night had fallen on the city but we weren't going to see Hephaestus on normal business so hopefully she would agree to see us, If not, we can always come another day.
As we were approaching the place I could feel something strange in the air, I pointed to a building in front of us and asked Ryuu a question.
Yuuki: Is that the place we were going to?
Ryuu: Yes, why do you ask?
I didn't answer Ryuu's question and when I moved a little further I swung my arm and something in the air broke like glass.
An invisible barrier was covering the building where Hephaestus was, one of the windows on the third floor was broken and there were sounds of fighting coming from the building.
I immediately jumped to the broken window and inside I saw a room in a mess, a woman with red hair was lying unconscious on the ground and another was on her knees with many deep wounds and the culprit of this disaster was a hooded man similar to the one Yukikaze had told me about.
Yuuki: Attacking someone in an alley is one thing, but attacking a goddess in her own home, that is bold.
I was crouching on the window frame and when I casually spoke, the hooded man and the injured girl turned to look at me.
???: W-Who are you?
Yuuki: The cavalry, I suppose. Sit back and relax, miss. Everything's fine now.
???: Watch out! This guy is-
After being beaten by the hooded figure, the woman was going to give me a warning about the danger of the enemy, but before she finished her sentence, I appeared in front of the hooded figure, I threw an uppercut to the hooded man's stomach and he flew until he hit the ceiling and when he fell from there I grabbed his leg and threw him against the wall.
???: -too strong
The enemy was finished in moments and the wounded girl looked at me in amazement at how easy it was for me to do that.