"How did I fall asleep?"
Elina kept pondering this question repeatedly all the way back to the camp.
Hilia, who knew the specifics, just smiled and said, "You learned of the Elf God’s deeds and discovered the Elf God’s whereabouts. In your excitent, you fainted. It’s quite normal."
"Really?"
Elina was still doubtful.
Hilia shrugged, "What’s the point of dwelling on it?"
"True..." Elina nodded, deciding to let go of her doubts. She asked, "By the way, what happened after I ’fell asleep’?"
Hilia raised her Ten Thousand Lights Sword and said, "Mr. Jonathan gave a few tests, and I answered them all fluently, which got this reward."
Elina examined it with a bit of envy, "The sword is so beautiful and looks strong. It’s a pity, if I hadn’t fallen asleep, I would have gotten a fine bow as a reward."
"So, Elina, you’re an archer?" Hilia was surprised, "I’ve never seen you use a weapon."
Elina said, "Because only in the Elf Forest can we maximize the bow’s effect. Outside, I use magic."
Hilia blinked, "I thought it was because you never had a good weapon."
Elina got anxious imdiately, "That’s not it! I’m an Elf Royal Family mber; I can take any bow I want from the entire Elf Race!"
"I believe you can take any bow from the Elf Race, but you being of the Elf Royal Family... I don’t buy it."
"I—oh, forget it, I’ve obtained the Elf God’s relic; that’s even luckier than being royal. Hmph, when I return, I’ll show those old Elf Elders who the Elf God truly favors!"
Elina smiled, seemingly indulging in a fantasy, reveling in her future triumph.
They chatted and laughed all the way back to the camp.
Hilia said, "So this relic quest is complete. Elina, what are your plans?"
Elina said, "I’ve gotten what I needed. I’m planning to return to the Elf Forest to reclaim what’s mine."
Hilia nodded, "Sounds good. Hope to hear good news from you next ti I see you."
Elina extended an invitation, "Want to co with ? The Elf Forest is a fun place."
Hilia shook her head, "No, thanks. I’m going back to Star Ash Town to stay until school starts. Perhaps soday, I’ll visit the Elf Forest."
"So Hilia, you’re still a student, huh?" Elina blinked, "I’m a student too. Maybe we’ll et again."
Hilia laughed too, "Are you planning to be an exchange student in Ista?"
"Hehe."
Elina didn’t answer.
As Elina was about to pack up her things to leave, Hilia said, "Don’t leave yet. Wait for to sell the certificate to Pascal from the Royal rcenary Corps and get the remaining Gold Coins before you go."
Elina paused, quickly recalling and then nodding, "Alright!"
That’s 1,200 Gold Coins, 600 each when split. How many nobles and gangs would you have to ’borrow’ from to save that much?
Elina felt she’d be struck by lightning if she left without collecting her share.
After reminding Elina, Hilia left the tent and headed to the Royal rcenary Corps’ camp.
The rcenaries stationed at the camp were already familiar with Hilia. Seeing her approach, he asked, "Miss Hilia, are you looking for Captain Emilia or Captain Pascal?"
Hilia replied, "I’m looking for Pascal."
The rcenary, who was about to go notify, paused in surprise, then nodded, "Alright, Captain Pascal is here. I’ll report this to him."
"Thanks for the trouble."
A mont later, the rcenary returned, "Miss Hilia, please follow ."
"Thank you."
"..."
Inside Pascal’s reception tent.
Pascal, as usual, sat in the deepest part directly facing the entrance, with seating for guests on either side.
Seeing Hilia co alone, he was slightly taken aback, then smiled and asked, "Miss Hilia, what brings you here?"
"A transaction regarding the certificate," Hilia said.
Pascal smiled, "Have you run into difficulties? Tell , we can assist your ascent, though not for free."
Hilia shook her head, concisely, "We’ve obtained the certificate for the twelfth level."
"Not a difficulty... What? You’ve obtained the twelfth level certificate? So soon?"
Pascal looked shocked.
How many days has it been?
If Pascal rembered correctly, they made the contract the day before yesterday. According to the intel, Hilia hadn’t even left the camp yesterday.
This morning, they had only just left for exploration.
Yet, in half a day, not even waiting for nightfall, they succeeded in obtaining the final level’s certificate?
Discounting their strategy for the twelfth level ans they cleared three levels in half a day?
When he heard from Emilia about Hilia and Elina’s clearing speed earlier, he thought it took them a long ti.
He had accounted for the prepared ti as though it took many days to reach the ninth level.
But today, Hilia startled him with a shock.
Pascal felt as if his hands were trembling.
He held onto the table, sowhat disbelieving, "Miss Hilia, are you sure you’re not deceiving ?"
Hilia looked at Pascal silently, turned away, then looked back after dispelling her Disguise Skill, showing her true appearance.
Pascal was completely taken aback, "Hilia?!"
Naturally, his shock wasn’t because Hilia revealed her face but because she dispelled her disguise at all.
This implies...
Hilia already knew that he knew her identity.
This also served as strong evidence for how they managed to clear the relic so quickly.
After all, not long ago, her team of Holy Daughters managed to clear a relic that hadn’t been completed in decades.
Hilia said, "The leftover 1,000 Gold Coins, please, Pascal."
Pascal hesitated, "Uh, sorry, Miss Hilia, I misjudged your clearing ti and haven’t prepared that much gold yet. Can you give so ti?"
Hilia nodded, "No problem, can you gather it by tomorrow? I’m eager to return and can’t stay here too long."
Pascal: "I’ll do my best."
Hilia suggested, "Maybe you could ask your sister for help. Only you two have the strength to clear a relic efficiently in the entire Royal rcenary Corps."
Pascal imdiately shook his head, "No need, I can handle it alone."
Hilia said, "If you don’t have it by tomorrow, I’ll inform your sister that we reached the twelfth level."
"1,000 Gold Coins, I’ll personally deliver it to you tomorrow!"
"Good, then."
Hilia smiled.
Lord Pascal, make sure to enjoy this gift!
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