Chapter 15 Keeping Secrets
Bennet's POV
After we finished our lunch, we headed over to the Adventure's Guild reception to accept our commission
"Here's one", Paimon started. "Someone wants to make a ring for his beloved, but he needs an iron chunk and an electro crystal to do so. Why don't we do this commission?"
"It's quite a basic task, is it not", Fischl pointed out. "You and the traveler are more than capable of performing a more difficult, and higher paying, commission. Why accept this one?"
"Oh, that", Paimon started nervously. "It's because…the traveler and I have done a bunch of super intense commissions lately, so we kinda just want to do something more simple, you know?"
"Yeah", I suddenly added. "Plus, a simpler commission means there's less of a chance for my bad luck to screw it up!"
"Hmm", Fischl started. "I guess that makes sense. Very well. Then let us agree to perform this task, no matter how simple it is."
"Great", Paimon said. "Now then, here's Paimon's game plan! Me and the traveler will mark places to find electro crystals on a map. You guys go get that while we go get the iron chunk!"
…
Fischl and I were walking to the marked area on the map. However, I noticed that she seemed upset over something.
"Hey, Fischl", I started. "Are you okay? You seem kind of upset."
"Well", Fischl started. "One would be upset when their beloved is keeping secrets from them."
"Huh", I said, before getting nervous. "Wh…what do you mean?"
"Bennett", Fischl started. "You and the traveler have whispered to each other in places where the words you speak shall not reach my ears. Whatever it is you are saying to each other, you clearly do not wish for me to hear it."
After Fischl said this…I sighed before hanging my head down.
"You're right", I admitted, before looking at Fischl. "I'm so sorry, Fischl."
"You can make it up to me by revealing the secret you have been keeping", Fischl said.
"I can't", I revealed.
"You can't", Fischl asked. "And why can you not reveal your secret to your beloved?"
"Because it's a surprise", I revealed.
"Surprise", Fischl asked.
"Please be patient, Fischl", I pleaded as I held onto her hands. "I promise that you'll find out what's going on soon!"
"Very well, my beloved", Fischl said. "I will trust your word."
"Thanks, Fischl", I said. "Now then, let's go get that electro crystal!"
With that, Fischl and I walked until we found some electro crystals.
"Behold", she started. "The electro crystals we have been seeking. Now, my beloved, light them up with the fire that burns bright in your heart."
"Got it", I said.
Then, I summoned my sword, and ignited the electro crystals with fire. When I did…the resulting overload reaction knocked me back into a wall!
"Bennet", Fischl exclaimed as she rushed to my side. "Are you okay?"
"I'm okay", I reassured. "Now then, let's meet back up with the traveler!"
