Chapter 574 – To Ms. Lenny’S Family Home!
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I went sightseeing in the capital with Ms. Lenny as my guide.
We went to the capital park to admire the large fountain, visited the plaza to see the street vendors with a different atmosphere than Pland, and even stopped by a clothing store to buy Ms. Lenny some clothes.
At the clothing store, I thought all the clothes she tried on looked great, so I bought them all and put them in my inventory.
“Mr. Rent, you didn’t have to buy so much,” Ms. Lenny said, her hands clasped tightly together.
“But all the clothes looked good on you, Ms. Lenny. More importantly, are you sure you didn’t want to change into the clothes we bought?”
“I just feel like wearing this outfit today.”
Perhaps she wanted to be in her hometown, where she had the idea of becoming a receptionist, in the way she had always dreamed of?
Certainly, when I returned to my hometown, I had the thought of wanting to wear my adventurer’s outfit rather than the clothes I wore there.
“Where should we go next?”
“Please follow me.”
Ms. Lenny took the lead, still holding my hand.
And the place Ms. Lenny led me to was…
“It’s the Adventurer’s Guild.”
It was the Adventurer’s Guild of Hurridge.
“Here… I started dreaming of becoming a receptionist.”
“And that dream came true.”
“Yes. And because that dream came true, I was able to meet Mr. Rent♡”
Ms. Lenny not only held my hand but also hugged my arm and leaned her head on my shoulder.
“…Could you move a bit? I need to get inside.”
I was so caught up in enjoying my sweet time with Ms. Lenny that I momentarily forgot we were near the entrance of the Adventurer’s Guild.
“Ah! I-I’m so sorry! M-Mr. Rent! Let’s go in!”
“Yes.”
Ms. Lenny, flustered, was also cute.
The Adventurer’s Guild in Hurridge was a bit larger than the one in Pland, and the hustle and bustle of adventurers was even greater than in Pland.
Is it because it’s the capital?
“It’s bigger than Pland’s.”
“In Pland, people spend most of their time in dungeons. In contrast, the capital is used more as a place for adventurers to go out on quests and exchange information, so there are many adventurers staying in the guild.”
“I see.”
Indeed, in Pland, if you lacked skill, it would be better to hunt monsters on the floor you had reached to earn money and get promoted rather than staying in the Adventurer’s Guild.
I first sat down at a table in the Adventurer’s Guild with Ms. Lenny and calmly looked around.
More adventurers than in Pland crowded around the quest board, while others sat at different tables, sharing information or drinking after returning from quests.
Even though the place was different, the scenery was similar to Pland, so I felt a sense of familiarity.
And of course, just like in Pland and other places, the female adventurers wore somewhat revealing outfits, which I thought was very nice!
Moreover, the waitresses carrying food and drinks wore cute outfits with a different design than in Pland, which was also a feast for the eyes.
As I was looking around the Adventurer’s Guild, Ms. Lenny was staring intently at one place.
It was the reception desk.
In Pland, it was always the place where Ms. Lenny was.
The difference at the reception desk in Hurridge was that, because there were so many people in the Adventurer’s Guild, the reception area was also larger, and there were three receptionists dealing with the adventurers.
“Ms. Lenny?”
“Ah, I’m sorry. I was distracted for a moment.”
“It’s okay. More importantly, there are a lot of receptionists here.”
“Yes, there need to be people in charge of processing the requests since there are so many adventurers.”
“Your mother also worked there, right?”
“Yes, my father said she was the most popular veteran.”
“Just like Ms. Lenny now.”
“I-I’m not a veteran.”
Ms. Lenny is still a bit humble.
She’s been working at the Pland Adventurer’s Guild for eight years, so what else would she be if not a veteran?
And Ms. Lenny was staring blankly at the reception desk again.
It was as if she was looking for someone.
“Ms. Lenny.”
“Ah, I did it again… I’m sorry, Mr. Rent.”
“You don’t have to apologize. It seems like you’re looking for someone… am I right?”
“…Yes. Actually, I was looking for someone named Reina.”
“Reina?”
“Yes, she was a receptionist here when I was little. Seeing her… made me want to become a receptionist at the Adventurer’s Guild.”
“And?”
So, that Reina was the person Ms. Lenny admired.
“Now… she might have retired.”
Seeing Ms. Lenny’s disappointed expression, I immediately got up from my seat.
“Then, shall we ask?”
“Huh?”
“When this happens, it’s fastest to ask the staff.”
“B-But, asking about such a personal matter might bother others…”
“I think Ms. Lenny needs to be a little more selfish.”
I whispered to Ms. Lenny in a small voice.
“Just like when we’re alone together.”
“M-Mr. Rent…”
I walked straight to a receptionist who happened to be free.
The receptionist, who had been wearing a bright business smile, immediately spoke to me as soon as I stood in front of her.
“Welcome to the Adventurer’s Guild. What brings you here?”
“I’m looking for someone.”
“You’ve come to request a quest, I see. Then, please fill out this quest application form with the specific details…”
“No, it’s not really a quest. Is there anyone named Reina still working here?”
“Reina… you say? Excuse me, but could you tell me why you’re looking for Ms. Reina?”
“Well…”
As I was about to explain, Ms. Lenny stepped in front of me and said,
“Excuse me. My name is Lenny, and I’m a receptionist from Pland. Is Ms. Reina here?”
Upon hearing Ms. Lenny’s name, the receptionist covered her mouth with both hands and widened her eyes.
“Pland’s… receptionist!? A-Are you perhaps the legendary Ms. Lenny?”
“Huh? Legendary?”
“Huh?”
Ms. Lenny is legendary?
“Um… what do you mean by legendary? I’m just an ordinary receptionist.”
“Ordinary? There’s no way! The receptionist who has dealt with those powerful adventurers for eight years without a single absence! The one who quickly processes any quest report and immediately recommends quests suitable for the adventurer’s skill, earning a sky-high reputation!”
“Wow, Ms. Lenny, you’re amazing.”
“W-When did such rumors start…”
“And on top of that, she has outstanding beauty, making her extremely popular among many male adventurers! But her attitude is that her work is her lover, making her an impenetrable iron wall! But recently, she became the woman of the legendary Dungeon Crasher!”
I guess I’ve become a legend too.
“It was rumored among us receptionists that a legend was suited for a legend! Wait… if you’re that Lenny, then the person next to you is… H-Huh! S-S-Surely the Dungeon Cr…”
Just as the receptionist was about to shout my nickname loudly.
Thwack!
“Ouch!”
Someone hit the receptionist on the head with a book from behind.
“What are you doing instead of working?”
“Ah! M-Ms. Reina?!”
“Ms. Reina?”
The woman called Reina was a woman in her late 30s wearing glasses.
She had black hair and blue eyes, her eyes looked a bit sharp, and her hairstyle was a single braid hanging down to one side, just like Ms. Lenny.
“Don’t chat, and quickly handle what the person who came to you wants. How many times do I have to say it?”
“I-I’m sorry! B-But the legendary receptionist Lenny is here!”
“Lenny…?”
The woman who seemed to be Reina turned her head and looked at us.
And after widening her eyes slightly, she blinked a few times.
“Oh my, is that really Lenny?”
“Yes? Ms. Reina, do you really know the legendary receptionist Lenny…”
Swoosh.
Ms. Reina quietly raised her book.
“Yes, I’ll be quiet.”
Ms. Lenny said to Ms. Reina, slightly nervous.
“I-It’s been a while, Ms. R-Reina.”
And to Ms. Lenny, Ms. Reina said,
“Yes, it’s been a while, Lenny. How have you been?”
She had a very gentle smile, unlike the face she had when scolding the receptionist just now.
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Ms. Lenny, Ms. Reina, and I left the Adventurer’s Guild and went to a nearby cafe.
Before leaving, Ms. Reina told the receptionist that she was going out for a while and left with us.
“Um… Ms. Reina, are you sure it’s okay? You’re still on duty, aren’t you?”
“It’s okay, Lenny. My job now is to supervise and oversee whether the receptionists are doing their jobs properly. That girl is a bit chatty, but she’s been a receptionist for a year, and the others have been working even longer, so it’s okay if I leave for a while. Besides…”
“Besides?”
Ms. Reina winked and said,
“When you’ve been around as long as I have, no one will scold you for going out for a bit.”
“Ah, ahaha…”
“More importantly, I’m glad you look healthy, Lenny. I heard you’re doing great in Pland? I’ve heard rumors about you too.”
“G-Great is an exaggeration. I just did what I had to do.”
“People often fail to do what they have to do. So, you’re amazing for having done your job without any problems so far.”
“Ms. Reina…”
Ms. Lenny seemed very happy to be praised by Ms. Reina, whom she admired.
“Hehe, to think that the child who always followed her father and stared intently at me while I worked has grown up so much and become so accomplished… It’s really moving.”
“That’s because Ms. Reina became my goal. I wanted to become a receptionist after seeing Ms. Reina.”
“Oh my, the legendary receptionist had me as her goal? I’m honored.”
“M-Ms. Reina…”
Seeing Ms. Lenny’s shy appearance, Ms. Reina chuckled and said,
“It’s really an honor. Lenny, you’re doing so well that you’re famous even in this capital.”
“That’s right, Ms. Lenny. I also think that Ms. Lenny is very diligent and good at her job. It’s only natural that you’ve become a legend.”
“Even Mr. Rent…”
“By the way, I’m late for introductions. Hello, Mr. Rent. My name is Reina, and I’m the reception supervisor of the Hurridge branch of the Adventurer’s Guild.”
“Hello, my name is Rent. From Pland…”
“You’re the S-rank adventurer Dungeon Crasher, right? Of course, you’re famous even in Hurridge. And… you’re Lenny’s lover, right?”
I nodded immediately without hesitation.
“Yes.”
“I thought Lenny would become great someday. But I never imagined she would become so great at capturing a man…”
“M-Ms. Reina!?”
“It’s not like Ms. Lenny seduced me or anything. I was the one who fell for Ms. Lenny and pushed for it.”
“Hehe, wouldn’t you say that making someone drawn to your natural charm is enough to capture them?”
“That’s true. I was captured by Ms. Lenny and completely fell for her.”
“M-Mr. Rent…”
Ms. Reina, who had been laughing, smiled playfully and asked,
“You’ve been captured, but you’re building a harem?”
“I’ve been captured by many women. Of course, I’m prepared to make them all happy. I will… definitely make Ms. Lenny happy too.”
“I asked jokingly, but you answered so seriously…”
Ms. Reina looked at Ms. Lenny and said,
“Lenny, Mr. Rent really cherishes you. My intuition, which has dealt with people for years, is telling me that it’s true.”
“Yes. I already know that, Ms. Reina.”
And Ms. Reina bowed to me and said,
“Lenny is also my cute junior. Please make her happy.”
“Yes, leave it to me. By the way, Ms. Reina, I have a request.”
At my words, Ms. Reina raised her head and tilted her head.
“What is it?”
“Do you have any cute stories about Ms. Lenny from when she was little?”
“Mr. Rent!?”
I had already heard a lot from her parents, but if there were any episodes that only Ms. Reina knew, I definitely wanted to hear them.
Ms. Reina blinked at my words and was a little flustered, but then she covered her mouth with her hand and laughed softly.
“Pfft… Yes. I’ll tell you how cute Lenny was when she was little. But this is a problem. I can’t just end this with a short outing. I wonder what I should say to the guild master…”
“Then, I’ll go with you and apologize with a bow.”
“Oh my, if an S-rank adventurer apologizes, our guild master will let it slide. No, I’m looking forward to seeing him troubled even more than that.”
Unexpectedly, Ms. Reina was a playful person.
“Then, first…”
And for two hours, I listened to very informative and heartwarming stories from Ms. Reina.
“Aaaah…”
And I also got to see cute pictures of Ms. Lenny.
