Silva decided that it would be best if they returned to the Labyrinth first before he headed back to town.
He introduced Gallan and Dawn to the guardians and Fang. Dawn and Gallan were shocked to see such powerful beings calling Silva “Master,” but they got used to it after a while.
Silva decided to head back to town, and the only person that came with him was Dawn. She was an adventurer, and she had also been with the caravan that was destroyed, so it made sense that she would return to the town.
As soon as they arrived at the town, an adventurer informed them that the Guild master was waiting for Silva.
So Silva and Dawn headed for the guild. Dawn walked close to Silva, so much so that their shoulders brushed.
Silva looked at her many times, but whenever he turned his head, she would look away, so he decided not to think about it and just keep walking.
Before they got to the guild, they came across Quin and his party, who were headed toward them.
“Hey, Silva,” Quin greeted.
Roxy, who was at the back, saw Dawn and how close she was clinging to Silva. It was as though a wire in her head snapped.
She was about to run up to Silva to hug him, that way she could push him away from this beastman.
But as she tried to move, Rock grabbed her hand and shook his head at her. She glared at him, but he refused to let go.
“I heard that the adventurers from the city have arrived. The massive raid will be set for tomorrow. You should get some rest,” Quin said.
“I understand. I just have to meet with the guild master first,” Silva said. They exchanged some more small talk before they parted ways.
As Roxy passed by, she stared daggers at Dawn, but Dawn paid her no heed.
“It seems that girl likes you, Silva,” Dawn said as they walked.
“No, it’s what I’d call ‘Knight in Shining Armor Syndrome.’ I saved her, so she feels somewhat indebted to me. Her mind transcribed that as feelings for me. I don’t believe it’s true feelings,” Silva said.
“But you did the same for me,” Dawn muttered.
“Did you say something?” Silva asked.
“Nothing,” Dawn responded.
They got to the guild, and Dawn waited for him in the hall while he went upstairs to meet the guild master.
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“I heard you saved a caravan from a goblin raid,” Raze said as he poured some tea into two cups for them.
Silva stretched out his hands, took his cup, and sipped from it before placing it down.
“Yes, we also exterminated the tribe,” Silva said.
“Oh, is that so? What about the bodies? Those can get you some good income,” Raze said.
“Oh, I forgot all about them. I didn’t find them important. But you can send someone to go get them. It’s not been long since we killed them,” Silva said.
“Sigh, I can’t believe you just killed all of them and left them there. I’ll send some people after our talk.
You see, Blacklight sent three A-ranked adventurers and several B-ranked.
As it stands, you are the strongest adventurer in this town, and so we need you to be the leader.
Lucas will also play a role since he is head up, but he will answer to you, as well as all the other B-ranked and C-ranked adventurers that will join.
I know that the city adventurers will want to boss around, but I believe you will be able to handle them,” Raze said.
“Alright, but I think we also have an ace. I helped out an adventurer called Dawn, a beast woman,” Silva said.
“Oh, I believe I have heard that name. She is from the Grey Wolf Tribe that is no more. I heard she was an A rank, though because of her race, she is looked down upon,” Raze said.
“Good, you are well informed. She is going to help me in this, so that means we have one A-ranked adventurer with this town.
With her help, handling the city adventurers would not be too hard,” Silva said.
“Normally, I would ask how you got to know her, but at this point, I don’t believe there is anything you can’t do,” Raze said.
“You overestimate me. Well, if that’s all, I’ll take my leave and prepare for the raid,” Silva said and got up.
He left the office, and Raze watched him leave and then let out a sigh of relief.
“What sort of aura is this? For a child to be able to pressure me just by sitting near me, what has my life been for?”
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Silva went down and saw Dawn standing with her sword and two men on the floor, badly beaten up, with a few broken tables and chairs. The adventurers stared at her in shock.
“What happened?” Silva asked out loud.
“That stupid bitch you brought in just went on a rampage,” one man said.
Silva looked at the man with bloodlust, and the man fell to the ground and coughed up blood.
“What the hell are you doing?” another person asked in anger.
“He lied to me. There’s no way she would have fought all of you unprovoked, so tell me what happened!” Silva said and released his aura. The whole room became heavy, even Raze upstairs felt the pressure.
The attendants could not take it anymore, so they spoke.
“Those two men disrespected her because she was a beastman and also tried to sexually harass her,” the attendant said.
“So because she is from a different race, you all watched someone talk to her anyhow and try to mistreat her.
And when she defended herself, you all stood against her, trying to pin the blame on her. There are despicable creatures, and you all fall into that group.
You decided to be racist and side with your people even when they are wrong. You are all filth far beneath the shit of a dog,” Silva said. He grabbed Dawn by her hand and took her outside.