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[Might be Hyrule but that's a Zelda location]
"A long white-haired elf?"
"Haven't seen one."
"Definitely hasn't been here, otherwise I would definitely remember."
The distance between villages and between cities isn't very far.
Leaving early in the morning, Yulian and the others arrived at Herul by almost noon.
However, it seems Frieren hasn't been here.
Yulian had already asked many shop Bosses, and the answer was always they hadn't seen her.
"That's really strange."
After ordering a few steamed buns at a breakfast shop, Yulian rested his chin on his hand.
"What's so strange!"
Nico was full of shock.
"What kind of girl would go to the black market, underground taverns, and restaurants with super-sized portions!"
"No, you don't know that girls of her sign are like that."
Yulian stuck out his tongue.
"Since it's a remote small town with no Magic shops, she might go to the black market to buy Magic materials."
"Underground taverns are for gathering information; all sorts of regionally unique Magic, legends, and fresh events can be heard there."
"As for super-sized portion restaurants, although the reason is a bit far-fetched, considering Frieren's appetite~ it actually makes sense."
Yulian rambled on and on, leaving Nico dumbfounded.
Suddenly, it seemed to make a bit of sense? Like hell it does!
"Even so, she wouldn't ignore clothing stores and jewelry shops and just start going to these strange places."
"Miss, here are your buns."
The Boss brought over a plate with steaming buns and dumplings, interrupting Nico's complaint.
"Thank you, Boss."
Nico sweetly replied to the Boss, completely different from the frantic little witch she was just now.
"Hey, hey, that's too much."
Yulian's face darkened. Wasn't she clearly taking advantage of his favoritism to bully him!
"Got a problem?"
Nico took the large bun out of her mouth and winked at Yulian.
"Alright, you win."
Yulian sighed.
"Then let's go look in the places you mentioned later."
"Yay!"
Seeing this, Nico was smug, grabbed a small bun, and stuffed it into Yulian's mouth.
"Brother Yulian is the best,"
"Here, your reward!"
"Wahh~"
Yulian nodded with tears in his eyes.
The two, lost in their playful banter, didn't notice that a familiar figure happened to be passing by the entrance of the breakfast shop at that moment.
"This outfit is very suitable for this Miss~"
"Sir, are you sure you won't consider it?"
An elderly woman stood by the door frame, trying to persuade him to stay.
Yulian had already hesitated internally, but bargaining was like this; you had to leave no room for negotiation, even willing to truly give up.
"Three gold coins, Sir!"
"Deal."
Yulian turned around and was already back beside the woman. After cheerfully and neatly handing over the three gold coins, he pulled Nico away and left.
"Didn't you say we were looking for Sister Frieren? Why are we buying clothes again?"
Nico's face was red, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"As an adventurer, especially as a Mage, how can you keep wearing those ordinary clothes?"
Yulian twirled the key on his finger, speaking plausibly.
"As the saying goes, a Buddha relies on gold plating, and people rely on clothes. A Mage must look like a Mage."
"So we should buy it."
"So that's how it is~"
Nico nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite, lost in thought.
Yulian, on the other hand, smiled with his lips pressed together.
Silly child, why would you need a reason to buy clothes?
If you like it, just buy it.
"Anyway, it's getting late today, let's go back, wash up, and sleep."
"Let's look for Frieren tomorrow."
Yulian stretched his limbs and yawned.
He had been looking for Frieren for almost a day and hadn't heard any news about Frieren.
Shouldn't a distinguished Mage buy and spend lavishly upon arriving at a new place according to their habits?
In the end, Yulian felt like he himself had become a distinguished Mage.
Delicious desserts, beautiful clothes, slightly luxurious inns...
And a gradually emptying wallet.
Wait, a gradually emptying wallet?
Yulian seemed to know where Frieren would be!
"Nico, let's go!"
"Where to?"
"I'll explain later."
Yulian pulled Nico and started jogging, stopping only when they reached a slightly tall building that stood out from the surrounding architecture.
"Adventurers' Guild."
Nico could read, but when these five familiar words entered her sight in such an unfamiliar way for the first time.
Nico couldn't help but be stunned.
The Adventurers' Guild she had been thinking about day and night, constantly longing for.
Brother Yulian's mysterious merchant guild from his adventure journey, just appeared before her eyes like this!
"What are you spacing out for!"
Yulian lightly flicked Nico's head and chuckled.
Speaking of which, it had been a long time since he had returned here.
"Let's go."
"Okay."
One large and one small, one in front and one behind, they stepped through the wooden door, and a very spacious hall came into view.
The layout was similar to an inn or a tavern, but what was sold here wasn't alcohol, but various tasks, big and small.
"Sir, are you here to accept a task?"
In the center of the hall was a giant hourglass, turning once a day, a day for each turn.
At this moment, the hourglass only had a shallow layer left, which meant the green-haired Miss with a gentle smile in front of him was about to get off work.
"I'd like to inquire about something,"
"Excuse me, have you seen an elf with long white hair, wearing a white knee-length dress with gold trim?"
As Yulian spoke, he gently placed a silver coin in front of the green-haired Miss.
This was considered payment.
If he were just asking if she had seen her, it wouldn't be necessary, but Yulian obviously wanted to know what task Frieren had accepted and where she had gone.
After all, adventurers need to earn money, and so does the Adventurers' Guild.
"A white-haired elf?"
The green-haired Miss adjusted her black-rimmed glasses, bit her finger, and suddenly her large emerald-like eyes lit up.
"I saw her the day before yesterday. After accepting three tasks, she completed two yesterday, and there's still one task, 'The Ghost of Herul', that hasn't been completed."
"She should be on Sivil Street now."
"It was an elf wearing boots, right?"
"Thank you."
Yulian nodded, grabbed Nico, who still had questions to ask, and walked out of the Adventurers' Guild.
Asking further would be another price.
"How about you wait for me at the inn first?"
Yulian said to Nico.
After all, named after the city and including the word 'Ghost', Yulian didn't think this would be anything easy.
If Nico accidentally got hurt, Yulian would definitely break down.
"Okay, okay, be sure to find Sister Frieren."
Nico naturally understood the priorities and nodded obediently before agreeing.
"Definitely."
The moonlight grew stronger, and amidst the interplay of light and shadow, something unknown emitting a green light seemed to be darting through the city streets.
After taking Nico back to the inn and leaving Flenna to protect her, Yulian picked up the Hero's gear and stepped into the moonlight.
Destination, Sivil Street.
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