In a certain forest a pair of goblins race across the woods as fast they could as if fleeing from the demon king himself.
'How could this have happened, there was nineteen of us against just two humans We should have won!' One of the goblins cried as he glance back to make sure no one was following.
'I don't know, they just appeared out of nowhere, that armor one looked like an undead 'Lieutenant' of the Demon King himself!' the second yelled back as they saw a clearing, and their ticket to safety though on the inside he still couldn't believe what had happened, just aa little more than a month ago he had been apart of a nest over fifty strong in control of a village, eating the male humans and using the female's as their breeding stock and plaything's.
Life was good, then one day two Adventurers literally walk through the front gate of the village they control. One was a female that looked like a cross between a goblin and a human, beautiful green skin, sharp teeth though for some reason she had two in her lower jaw that were larger enough that they stuck out even when her lips were closed. But she tall, near six feet even and had a head full of blood red hair and her eyes were different not quite human but no where close to goblins.
The male human of the pair was cover in a black and gold armor from head to toe so much that he only knew he was human was because he was familiar with the human scent.
The male was unnaturally tall, to the point where he even had a full head over the Hobgoblins, welding a massive sword that was just as big as him. The moment they saw the goblins all hell broke loose, the two began slaughtering them with the female of the pair grinning gleely as she cut them down left and right with what very much did look like bone blades, he and fourteen other quickly realized the battle was lost the moment it started and fled, but they gave chase killing another six goblins.
They only escaped by jumping into a river that lead them down a waterfall, another two of them died from the fall itself leaving only seven of them left.
The seven had managed to find an abandoned shack and begin building up a new nest near a village. They stole food and gather more wanders, there had been nineteen of them and they plan to begin kidnapping women from the village to breed more numbers into their ranks... but less than 30 minutes ago a ball of fire suddenly blasted a hole into their shack and set it ablaze.
The goblins had rushed outside to escape the flames only to find another armored nightmare waiting for them and like the first it didn't say a single word, it just begins slaughtering them. Soon after they found out where the fireball came from when a female adventurer came out of the wood line and shot another fireball that incinerated two of its fellow goblins in one blow. It was almost like a complete repeat of what happened last time.
'The river, if we can reach the river we can escape just like last time!' the goblin shouted to it only remaining member as they burst through the wood line and saw the river.
'There it is, we made- Gak!?' the goblin let out a screech of pain as a single blade impaled itself through its skull before drop dead. The last goblin gasped in horror as it's spotted the armored adventurer from before slowly walking towards it.
'But how did he get here so fas-' it never finish, it's life ended in a instant as its head was lop off, flying through the air and landing on the ground, rolling towards Goblin Slayer who stopped it with his foot.
"Not bad, but you could have just used a spell." Goblin said to Wizard who stood behind the decapitated goblin whose corpse fell to the ground.
"That would have been a wast plus I need some experience in using this blade." Wizard reply taking out a piece of cloth and wiping the blood off of the sword, (Ring of Swordsmanship huh, it pretty useful.) She thought, she had already used three spells and only had two left so she thought it might be best to save those spells and see what she could do with a sword.
"I see. Those were the last of them, arriving at night and then waiting to attack in the earlier morning did us good." Goblin Slayer noted as she sheath her sword.
"Even so why run all the way out here and how did you even know they would come this way?" Wizard question confused as to why they just didn't run deeper into the woods as it would have made catching them a bit harder.
"I scouted a bit yesterday and found tracks leading from this river to their shack." Goblin explain, Wizard thought back and remember him leaving her to get the remaining details from the chief for their quest and was gone for quite a bit so she guess it was then.
"This was likely an escape route in case they were ever overwhelmed." Wizard nodded at his reasoning as she walked towards him, he was always right about stuff like this so she didn't question him on that.
"Hump, but they didn't plan on us cutting through the village to get here first rather then taking the long way around like them." Wizard mused with a smirk happy that they had been able to finish the job with ease and no problems.
"Well it not something they could have done themselves." Goblin Slayer said as they began walking back.
"So after we inform the village Chief will we be heading back to the guild for another quest?" Wizard asked, it was still early, the sun had only just arose a short time ago, if they headed back now they would arrive by noon and could still take another quest.
"Yes." he said causing her to sign if it wasn't work related he was a man of few words, very few words. Arriving village Chief's halls they quickly met the overweight man who looked as though he just lost a few years off his life.
"To think there were actually goblins nearby! When the kids told us I thought they were just making it up for a good scare." the Chief sigh heavy as he place sack of gold on his top of his deck.
"If you had listened to them you wouldn't be looking like a fool for filing the wrong request type." Wizard remarked earning a withering glare from Goblin Slayer which quickly shut her up.
"I apologize for her rudeness but she does make a point, you should have at least looked into it before you dismiss the matter." Goblin Slayer said and the Chief groan, when farmers started reporting thefts from the farm fields he had assumed it was just a band of petty thieves and that was why he had reported it as such to the guild however Wizard taking a closer look at the report notice the so-called thievery by bandits look remarkably similar to a goblins pattern, she had shown the request to goblin Slayer who had initially ignored it due to the request saying thievery by bandits and agreed that it was most likely goblins that had set up a nest near the village.
"Consider this a revised payment for taking care of this mess before it got larger, I threw in a little extra as my personal thank you as well." The grateful Chief said with a lopsided smile.
"Very well, the guild needs to take its fee before we can divide it between the two of us." Goblin Slayer said taking the sack and putting it away.
"Thank you for all your help, if you need a ride back to the Guild, a cart going there to collect goods can take you the way, it is waiting by the entrance to the village.
Goblin Slayer nodded and Wizard gave a small bow before the two head out the the door to his office only to be greeted by a rather unusual sight. a humanoid green skinned woman with red hair wearing oriented bones as accessory all around her body and a large black and gold armored man that towered over even goblin Slayer with two swords one so massive that he couldn't even sit down with it on his back so he was leaning against the wall and another those shorter still fairly large sword on his waist.
"A Orc Shaman!?" Wizard gasp stun at seeing the green skinned woman sitting on a bench who raised an eyebrow at the young magic user, of the seven Orc tribes that join the 'United Races' only three of them had shamans and they very rarely left their domains.
"So we heard you two finish off the goblins huh, tch. Leading us on this merry chase only to be killed off by others, the little shits." the Orc Shaman said in a irritable tone.
"Indeed and you are." Goblin Slayer asked cautiously, the female looked far too close to a goblin for his liking but she was tall and much more humanoid with a head full of red hair, something that goblins certainly didn't have. She has forearm and shoulder guards, and wears somewhat of a short loin cloth, and a top that is, revealing a bare midriff with a v-cut showing off her large breast, Wizard dryly note were just as big as Cow Girl's set. She wears red high heeled over the knee boots
"We were hired by a merchant to clear out a large group of goblins in a certain village a few days walks from here." the armored man spoke.
"The village grew potatoes as a product item, they were in a partnership with the merchants that hired us." Orc Shaman said Goblin Slayer was starting to put the pieces together while Wizard look confused as to what was going on.
"The merchant would sell the potatoes he got from the village at market price, sending back 75% of the earnings to the villagers while keeping a 25% fee for himself." the armored man told him.
"It was a nice little partnership they had, the merchant earned quite a bit off that 25% and the village was able to live fairly comfortable lives... that is up until a month ago when the goblins assaulted they're home." Wizards eyes widen as she finally understood where they were going.
"Dead?" Goblin Slayer asked getting a nodd from the green lady.
"Yes, the merchants lost quite a profitable business with the destruction of that cash-cow though there were some survivors we save, it's unlikely that they will ever be able to function again." the armored man replied.
"The merchant hired us at 1 gold coin a head to clean up that mess, we slaughtered most of them but a few got away. We still got paid for clearing out the goblins but we don't like leaving work unfinished." Orc Shaman said standing up.
"So we tracked the little fuckers all the way to this village but it seems you already cleared them out before we could." Orc Shaman reaching into her top and pulling out a small coin purse.
"There were seven that got away, this should equal out to what we would have made if we had gotten them too." Orc Shaman said tossing the sack to Goblin Slayer, who caught it, looking down at the sack then back to her.
"We were not hire by your merchant." Goblin Slayer said.
"We don't take credit for other people's work." the armored man responded as though it was a point of pride that they only got paid for work they themselves completed, Goblin Slayer looked at the two a moment more nodding and holding out the sack to a surprised Wizard.
"Why me, you killed most of them." Wizard said looking up at the Silver Rank.
"You it need more, you have expensive taste in protection equipment." Goblin Slayer retorted earning a light glare from Wizard at the shot and causing her to snatch the coin purse away and place it in the sack on her hip. Orc Shaman looked amused at the two then caught sight of the Porcelain Tag around her neck. "You two from a Guild?"
Midday had finally rolled around in this was usually the point where most of the odd or hectic moments of the day had subsided yet Guild Girl couldn't help but blinks several times at the smaller lady who kept repeating a word she did not understand.
"I'm sorry but once more, what did you say?" she asked, placing one hand on the counter in the other on her hip the green haired high elf sighed as she spoke again.
"Orcbolg! I heard he's at this guild." she responded Guild Girl still looked rather confused but move to her personnel manifest.
"Orcbolg... just one moment please. I'll check." Guild Girl said though she was sure there was no one there by that name, as the many members of The guild stared at the odd three adventurers that was speaking with the guild girl their attention was soon turned to the door when Goblin Slayer and Wizard walked in... and found their interest now lies solo on the new pair that walked in with them
"Is that an Orc Shaman!? Their even more rare then High Elves, I heard they almost never live their home domains." Rookie Warrior said in awe.
"I'm more interested in the other guy, that black and gold armor and the red scarf around his neck that has the symbol of the holy order on it, that guy's a Crusader!" Apprentice Cleric said nearly speechless at seeing an even more odd pairing then the other group, an Orc Shaman and a Crusader of The Sacred Order from the failed one year holy war somehow formed a two-man team!? It just wasn't something a person saw that often or even in a lifetime.
"What, a Crusader!? He not going to try to kill us for our none belief is he!?" Rookie Warrior ask fearfully causing his partner Apprentice Cleric to roll her eyes at the simple-minded warrior.
"Of course not, Crusaders aren't that extreme, besides he's likely just a remnant of the former of Sacred Order, there's very few of them left after they lost their war with the Spirit Host." Apprentice Cleric remark remembering what she read about the holy war, the Crusaders went to war with a order called the Spirit Host, due to the fact that the Spirit Hosts beliefs conflicted with their own as well as some unknown incidents that ignited the two factions into a full-blown war! The Crusaders hope to crush the rival organization with their five hundred thousand strong military force. However despite having 25 times the military force of the Spirit Hosts they proved to be for more tacticians then the Sacred Order and slowly weelde away the Crusaders over a year-long conflict until its destruction. Thus leading the holy conflict to be known as the One Year Holy War.
"Not bad, even though it already noon there still quite a few quest on the board over there." Orc Shaman spoke looking around the guild impressed by both its upkeep and its variety of adventurers either preparing for work, returning from a quest or just relaxing in general she and her partner the Crusader had followed Goblin Slayer and The Wizard to the Guild to see if they might want to join there as the two had been basically wandering adventurers for sometime and thought it might be best if they found a place that gave them a steady flow of income.
"You two can look around if you like, we are going to report to the receptionist about the happenings of our last quest." Goblin Slayer said walking off with Wizard on his heel leaving the two to their own devices.
Lizard Priest, a towering lizard man had just broken up the argument between his two teammates High Elf Ranger and Dwarf Shaman before walking up to the receptionist to speak on their behalf who founded on that two natural enemies and a member of a race that rarely was seen were all in a party together.
"Now let's see, lamentable I lack facilities in the tongue of men. But... ahem... goblin..." Lizard Priest said trying to remember the proper phrase for him to get his words acrossed. Not seeing the pair walking up behind him to whom High Elf Ranger and Dwarf Shaman both turn to.
(Who's this guy, he looks dirt poor.) High Elf Ranger said unimpressed with what she saw unlike Dwarf Shaman who took one look at his state of dress and equipment and could easily decipher the deeper meaning behind them.
"Who are these's guy's?" Wizard wondered, a Lizardman with green skin and horns on his head with an intimidating visage and towering stature that made him come off as a bit unnerving, a clear High Elf with a slender body and green hair that is long in the back and short in front, with two braids at the side. She has long ears that confirm her status as a High Elf. She wears a green sleeveless archer corset, shorts, a pair of uneven black gloves, knee high boots, and a hood and black sleeve over her left arm and has a small bust.
Lastly Wizard eyed a short Dwarf Shaman with a strong physique contrary to his height. He has a long beard that is tied in multiple sections and His outfit appears eastern style and he wears what seems to resemble a type of cuirass on his waist.
"Wait your Goblin Slayer!?" the High Elf asked, stun by the his dirty armor, catching Wizards attention, (So they were looking for us.) Wizard thought as all three turn to Goblin Slayer.
"You have visitors Goblin Slayer-san, feel free to use the meeting room upstairs." Guild Girl said
"Very well." Goblin Slayer said before turning to Wizard.
"You stay here and rest." Goblin Slayer said, Wizard glared at him.
"Hey we're supposed to be a team, you can't just have me sit this out because I'm lower-ranked then you." Wizard snapped.
"Rank has nothing to do with it, you have a habit of getting confrontational with other's and the quest givers." Goblin Slayer said in a tone that was dryer then drought-ridden land, Wizard flinched at that, unable to argue.
"If you wish to accompany me on this quest I will not stop you but for now you will sit here and rest." Goblin Slayer said firmly, Wizard glared at him once more but she relented and headed to the nearest table.
"She looks unhappy." Apprentice Cleric noted watching Wizard march to a table and sit down with a irritated expression on her face.
"Yeah, I guess having to work under that guy must be tough." Rookie Warrior added then a thoughtful look.
"Hey ya think maybe we should ask her to join us?" Rookie Warrior asked, getting interested expression.
"Not a bad idea, having a well rounded magic user would be of help." Apprentice Cleric noted thinking on the matter.
Wizard sigh as she waited for the drink she order, Wizard knew that he was a bit irritated with her, like Goblin Slayer she had little-to-no tack however unlike Goblin Slayer who was simply blunt with his words she tended to be rather harsh with some of the things she said which had notably upset a few of the quest givers.
It wasn't that she was trying to be mean but Wizard felt that when stupidity reared it head one should be well reprimed, especially in the case of goblins. the mayor not going forth to investigate things in wrongly right down they was bandits could have led to the death of some Porcelain Ranked rookie's had they not been the one's to take the quest.
"Still maybe calling him a fool was abit too much... even if it was true." Wizard muttered, to herself as the waiter came to deliver her drink.
"Hey," looking up after taking a sip wizard raised an eyebrow at the two-person rookie team that she had seen around the Guild from time to time. Apprentice Cleric and Rookie Warrior.
"Hello?" she said with a questing gaze, making the Rookie Warrior of the parent nervous as she waited for one of them to speak.
"Hey so um how about- I mean... wanna to come adventuring with us!?" Rookie Warrior asked after stumbling over his words Wizard gave them a blank look for a second before taking another sip of her drink then speaking again.
"Thank you for the offer but I'm already engaged to a party with another." Wizard said politely declining the offer.
"We know, that armored guy. That's exactly why we're talking to you." Apprentice Cleric said and Wizard could feel a headache coming on.
"He's a weirdo, what's Silver Rank hunts in nothing but goblins weakling." Rookie Warrior stated getting a rather hostile glare from her giving the two a slight chill, Apprentice Cleric quickly continue.
"Plus your new like us and we heard rumors maybe he was just using you as bait." Apprentice Cleric said delicately, the response was not one either of them expected. Wizard let out a bitter laugh while gripping her cup tightly.
"I should be so lucky, maybe then I'd be at the forefront of the battles next to him." Wizard grumble, the rookie pair looked confused for a moment before Wizard gave them a half glare.
"Also who told you that nonsense!?" Wizard asked irritated that someone was talking about Goblin Slayer behind his back.
"One of the experienced Adventurers..." Apprentice Cleric said carefully, off at a table Female Knight paused in her drinking to ease drop of the conversation along with a annoyed Heavy Sword who wasn't a fan of listening in on other people.
"Tch, clearly someone who doesn't know anything of the guys skills." Wizard said in a low voice causing the blond knight to twitch.
"Well let get a few things straight, first he doesn't use me as bait, in fact I'm almost always attacking from a range position." Wizard stated wanting to get rid of the notion that Goblin Slayer only used her as a lure.
"Second there are like only four people in this guild he ever gone on a quest with and can comment on his skill." Wizard told the two who stood up at her dress down of them.
"Two are a Spear Man and Witch that his quest crossed paths with theirs, a Young Warrior, that he joined with after they pick the same quest." Wizard continue.
"And last was some huge Amazon lady that partner with Goblin Slayer for a quest due to needing someone with knowledge on goblin's." Wizard stated
"Their the only ones in this guild who can say they've seen his skills and comment on." Wizard said dryly.
"I'm willing to bet neither of you spoke to anyone them?" Wizard looked at them with a questioning gaze, both nervous looks was all she needed to see.
"Figure's who ever told you that nonsense must be full of themselves." Female Knight clinched her teeth at that.
"Not to mention rude, judging someone base off their own perceived notion they probably looked at his armor and decided it was completely ratty without even realizing the benefits it provides for his particular work." Wizard added annoyed not noticing the viably shaking and upset Female Knight.
"I mean really they've got to be the most selfish self centered-" 'clok clok clok' Wizard paused at that loud tapping and turn to her left to see Witch suggesting for her to come over to her table.
"I... have to go, anyway thanks for the offer but I'll stick with Goblin Slayer." Wizard said getting up, grabbing her drink and making her way to the older magic user, Apprentice Cleric and Rookie Warrior sigh, as they quickly realized it was likely best she didn't join them, someone with her attitude would be difficult for them to work with. Female Knight saw the young lady moving and glared at her the whole time.
"Let it go, I told you it was bad idea to tell them he was using rookies as bait." Heavy Swordsman stated calmly drinking a mug of ale.
"I only spoke of what I thought, many people say he uses unsavory methods when he's on the job." Female Knight said with a huff now just annoyed.
Witch watch the younger magic user take a seat across from her after setting down her drink with a raised eyebrow.
"Still... so blunt... I see." Witch mused pulling out her smoking pipe.
"Sorry, it just the way I am." Wizard said in a unusually meek voice, over her time in the Guild Wizard had continue to speak to Witch often asking for advice and instructions on spells and magic. At this point the two have come to have a sort of mentor and student relationship. That said Wizard found the superior magic user to be quite a bit intimidating with both weird her way of talking as well as certain looks in her eyes that she gave Wizards from time to time whenever she was being as quoted by her: exceedingly foolish.
"Even so, it won't hurt... to have... better care... with your words." Witch said holding out her pipe to the the young Wizard.
"Inflammarae." Wizard spoke resulting in the top of the pipe being lit.
"You've gotten... that one... down I see." Witch mused smoking her pipe.
"Such a wast to use it on tobacco but I'm sure Goblin Slayer will find some inhumane use for it to kill goblins." Wizard muttered causing Witch to chuckle.
"That is... his specialty, speaking of specialty... how is it going... with that other spell... you spoke about?" Witch asked.
"Well I was able to master it but..." Wizard looked away blushing and embarrassment is she try to think of the best way to explain herself however Witch simply chuckled at the girl.
"Let me guess... it didn't... do what you... originally thought... it would." Witch asked with a raised eyebrow, Wizard gasped as realization setting.
"You knew the whole time and you didn't tell me." Wizard growled pointing accusingly at the Witch who seemed more amused than anything else.
"Words... titles... and names... are some of... the most important... aspects... when it comes... to using spells... my dear." the Witch stated taking another puff of her pipe.
"From the... name of the... spell... alone I was... able to figure... it out. What it really... did as opposed... to you... who was hoping... it did what... you wanted... it to do." Witch explained getting another blush of embarrassment.
"It just goes... to show... that you still... have much... to learn... my dear... but you are... making progress." Witch stated.
"Perhaps joining... those two little... lovelies from earlier... will help you broaden... your horizon." Witch said with a raised eyebrow
"The rookie and the holy mage? no thanks I'm fine as is." Wizard said waving them off.
"Are you sure... those two may... have less... experience then you... but they show promise. Why not giving some thought to joining them?" Witch asked.
"Maybe..." Wizard said quietly as Witch thought on Wizards current party with Goblin Slayer.
"Goblins... are indeed a danger... to the common folk, more so... then most Adventurers... give them... credit for." Witch said tapping her pipe of the table to knock some ash away before taking another puff.
"Small village's being ...destroyed by goblins... is far too... common for... my taste." Witch admit with distaste in her voice.
"But there... are many other threats... out there that... are much larger... than goblins... as a whole, joining those two... may help broaden... your horizon." Witch offered.
"Maybe... but Goblin Slayer is like a fine old book and I'm the kind of person who wants to finish reading from start to end."
"Very well as... long as it... your choice... Oh my. Look who's back?" Witch said pointing to the front door that just opened up allowing two rather young and disheveled Adventurer's to walk in Fighter and Priestess.
Both were littered with cuts and bruises, having tears in their clothing as well as covered in dirt and grime and looking tired with the world around them. Fighter she notice was carrying a fairly big suck while seemingly mumbling under her breath.
"Finally back to the guild. That was the second most awful experience of my life by far." Fighter muttered, as Priestess leaned into her arm tiredly.
"So many rats, they just kept coming." Priestess breath wobbling slightly as they made their way to the counter.
"Yeah, it good that we cleared out that section of the sewers and we were able to collect so many rat ears but I really don't want to do that quest again." Fighter mumbled reaching the counter, Guild Girl smiled and open her mouth to greet them but a heavy stench weaved into her nose causing her to gag slightly and cover both her mouth and nostril, both girls saw this and gave her a deadpan to look.
"It took us two days but we're finally done with the sewer quest." Fighter said dryly placing the sack of rat ears on the counter top Wizard found it quite amusing to watch the receptionist reluctantly count the dead rat ears.
"My... they seem to... have it rough... but are otherwise... doing well for themselves." the Witch mused looking at the pair before turning into her unofficial student who had a rather solemn expression while staring at the Fighter and the Priestess.
"You can always... ask to rejoin... them you know, they might... not turn... you down... a second time." Witch offered Wizard stared at them a few seconds before looking down at the table with a wistful smile.
"We all have our own paths to walk... unfortunately mines has already diverged from theirs." Wizard admitted in a sad tone.
"But we're still alive, I'm sure we'll be able to become friends again... some day." Wizard said watching them collect the reward before making their way out of the guild the two paused when they spotted her and gave a awkward wave and smile as they passed by with Wizard awkwardly waving back, Witch looked rather amused at the girl's.
"Well as long... as that's... your own choice... then I... suppose that fine." Witch said as the upstairs door open to let Goblin Slayer out.
"And there goes my book now better keep reading." Wizard said in a mumbled under her breath as she stood up.
"I look forward... to hearing how, the story ends, both of... your story's." Witch said, Wizard smile back at her before turning on her heels and marching up to Goblin Slayer who had reached the counter.
"I have received a quest, the lizard man will give you the details but I need money. give me the reward from The last quest." Goblin Slayer told her
"You haven't made your report yet... but for you I can make an exception, our secret!" Guild Girl said with a bright smile
"Thank you." Goblin Slayer reply with just a little hint of gratitude in his normally stoic voice as Wizard came up behind him.
"I will take half and the rest will be given to her." Goblin Slayer said not even bothering to turn around which seem to aggravate her just a little bit more.
"Understood." Guild Girl reply, Wizard tire of seemingly being ignored, gave a tug on Goblin Slayers arm pulling around to face her.
"Hey you got a mission right?" Wizard asked in a biting tone.
"Yes we leave as soon as payment has been given." Goblin Slayer said which seemed to say leave her even more irritable.
"And you automatically decided we'd go without consulting me!?" Wizard snapped, granted she knew she was much lower rank than him and really shouldn't shouldn't be complaining but she just didn't like how he didn't ask for her opinion and let her out of mission details until after everything has been finalized.
"Yes. Whether or not you agree to the quest does not factor, I would have taken the quest regardless of your opinion." Goblin Slayer reply bluntly causing her to blister in anger, even guild girl thought that was a bit harsh to say.
"What so my opinion doesn't matter!?" Wizard snapped.
"In accepting goblin quest no it does not I accept all goblin request, whether or not you choose to accompany me is completely up to you." Goblin Slayer reply Wizard pause at that last part.
"Preferably I would have liked to leave you behind to rest but you would just follow me anyway so I see no problem." Goblin Slayer added at the end, Wizard didn't know how to take that last part. On one hand it almost seem like he as long as she was well-rested he wanted her to come along on the other hand that could just as easily be taken as her being baggage that he was content to deal with.
It was difficult to tell which is which seeing that his voice almost never betrayed any emotions compound that with the helmet that completely covered his face not allowing her to see his expression in Wizard was left with only his words to decipher as to what he was thinking.
"Regardless we're partners and I don't want to be left out of quest hearings." Wizard stated firmly.
"If that is the case then do not go out of your way to antagonize any more clients it is starting to become a problem from what Guild Girl says." Goblin Slayer retorted causing her to flinch as she didn't know that the receptionist had been getting complaints. Looking behind the Slayer she saw the receptionist give her a shaded smile and a calm wave that from the mood seemed to imply she was not happy about the complaints that she was getting.
"That's fair I have been getting a little carried away but in that case you better be prepared for me to rent to you later if we have to deal with any more idiots." Wizard said jokingly, Goblin Slayer stared at her for a moment not speaking witch Wizard hated to admit still left her a bit unnerved.
"Easy enough, I'm already quite used to." he finally spoke causing several anger marks to appear on Wizards face, Guild Girl couldn't help but giggle at the to as this was one of the few times that goblin Slayer actually seen actively engaged in a conversation with anyone other than herself in a select few they put a smile on her face knowing that he was still human enough to carry on a conversation... even if half of it was an argument.
"It would seem you are ready to go Goblin Slayer." Lizard Priest spoke suddenly appearing to their side as well as Elf Ranger and Dwarf Shaman.
"You will be coming?" Goblin Slayer asked, Wizard in surprise that they might be having company on this quest.
"This assignment was meant to be a team effort by our or leadership." Dwarf Shaman told him.
"As such we will be companying you." Lizard Priest added with his hands in a prayer state as Elf Ranger looked him up in down.
"I still say you don't looked very hero like for someone called the hero of the frontier." Elf Ranger added, Wizard frown at her words but managed to keep her mouth shut.
"I never once called myself that, if my skills worry you then judge them on the field." Goblin Slayer reply dryly getting a inward laugh from Wizard, (That is such a Goblin Slayer thing to say.) she thought while another thought occurred to her that this might be the start of another big change in her life.