"Yuna, did you prepare the lunchbox already?" ［Grey］

  "Un! I've also included some snacks for the journey." ［Yuna］

  "Ah! How about soaps and shampoos? Your toothbrush? No, actually, are you sure there isn't anything you fot?" ［Grey］

  "No, there isn't. Grey, you worry too much..." ［Yuna］

  "I'm just making sure everything's alright. It would be bothersome if we fot something, after all." ［Grey］

  Hustle, rustle, and bustle. It was still early in the m yet Grey and Yuna were already busy. Meals, ies, and things of all sorts were prepared for their uping jourowards the Labyrinth of Fmes.

  Even though it has only been two days sihey've decided to go, everything was all ready. They have said their goodbyes, bought all whieeded to be bought, and of course, finished all their quests from their respective guilds. All that was needed was to head there.

  "Alright, let's go!" ［Grey］

  "Un!" ［Yuna］

  Their passions through the roof, Grey and Yuna headed outside, locked their gates a off to the great beyond. They passed through the gates and headed towards the dense woods to summon Sirius once more.

  The wind howled and the forest growled. Soon enough, a ptinum streak soared towards the vast sky of blue and white, her eyes as clear as the m dew stig on the verdant bdes of grass, dropping o ground.

  Now, Sirius was even faster than before. Bursts of winds greeted her as he darted through the clouds, but she didn't slow down a si. She tio fly, freely and swiftly like a raging storm. Not a sihing could stand in her way. Now, she was the undisputed ruler of the sky.

  But their destination wasn't straight up north, rather, it was northwest. They weren't heading straight towards the Labyrinth of Fmes, but the royal capital which wasn't as far off. There was something whieeded to be done first.

  Yesterday, as they said their tempoodbyes to the guild, in an ued turn of events, the Guildmaster asked them to deliver a package to the royal capital's branch. They don't know what was ihe package, but it was easy to guess that it was full of dots or something of the sort.

  Of course, it wasn't just because of the task that they are heading to the capital. They are also looking forward to seeing everyone again after a couple of months. There's also the fact that there's a lot of snacks and sweets to buy there, something Yuna especially looked forward to.

  "Waah～! I wonder how everyone's doing!" ［Yuna］

  "Yuna, really you... You should be more careful, you might fall off with how eic you are..." ［Grey］

  "Teehee, sorry!" ［Yuna］

  Yuna apologized but she didn't look sorry at all with such a rge smile on her face. She was swaying her body side to side like aed child hiding a merry-go-round for the first time. She was just too eic.

  An unfading smile on Yuna's face, the journey tinued and after a few hours, they finally arrived in the capital. A long journey which usually takes about two weeks was shortened dozens of times. It was all thanks to Sirius' incredible speed and stamina.

  As usual, there was a long line in front of the gates. It wasn't even the busy hours yet it was already parable to Galderia's long lihe royal capital really deserves its title as the busiest city in the whole kingdom. It was only to be expected with its overwhelming size and popution.

  "Looks like this is where'll part. Thanks for everything, Sirius." ［Grey］

  "Goodbye, Sirius! Let's py ter, okay?" ［Yuna］

  "It was my pleasure, Master. And Mistress... I'll be waiting for your call." ［Sirius］

  Gentle fragments of light burst in the air as the rge ptinum figure returo the shadows, leaving only Grey and Yuna behind. They departed soon after, heading towards the southern gates where they entered before, too.

  Of course, it was a given that they'll be using their alternate identities. After all, the people's reception of them in the capital was much more intehan in Galderia. Who knows what kind of chaos will happen if the people know they have returned.

  Grey and Yuna passed through the gates without much problems and their very first destination was her than the capital's Adventurers' Guild. Although not as packed as before, it was still a busy pot losing out to the gates in terms of the number of people present.

  "Good day, how may I help you?" ［Receptionist］

  Thankfully, along with the rge number of adventurers and ts, there was alse number of skilled receptionists to hahem. It didn't take too long before it was their turn in the reception desks.

  "Good m, too. Is the Guildmaster around? We have a package to deliver to him from the Galderia branch." ［Grey］

  "Ah, did you make an appoi? If not, I'm afraid it would be hard to schedule a meeting right now. I apologize, but it's a part of our procedures." ［Receptionist］

  "An appoi... Sorry, we haven't made one, but we do have a letter with us from Galderia's Guildmaster. Would that be alright?" ［Grey］

  "Hmm... As long as it's a legitimate letter, then a meeting is pusible. May I see the letter, please?" ［Receptionist］

  The receptionist thought for a little while before answering, making Grey and Yuna a little bit nervous. Thankfully, there were other ways other than an appoi. They were gd they didn't have to wait for long.

  Grey quickly hahe letter, making it seem like he grabbed it from inside his coat. The receptionist then quickly read the letter's tents, and in an ued turn of events, the receptionist's face was quickly painted with shod disbelief, her eyes widened and sweat starting to trickle down her forehead.

  Seds passed and the receptionist read the letter at aic pace, her heart beating faster with ay. The tents were hard to believe, but with the authentic seal otom, it was hard to deny it. Her reas only made Grey and Yuna curious about the letter's tents

  "I-I apologize for my rudeness, Yhhis lease." ［Receptionist］

  Well, it didn't take long frey and Yuna to realize what was taihere. They may not know the full tent, they khat the Guildmaster mentioned something about their true identities. It was clear with a single g the receptionist.

  The receptionist, still nervous and trembling a little, Grey and Yuna were led towards the Guildmaster's office. The journey was awkward but there was nothing they could do with it. The receptionist was just top scared like a timid rabbit.

  "G-Guildmaster, T-Their Highnesses, Lrey and Lady Yuna are here. They are requesting an audieh you." ［Receptionist］

  It was formal. In fact, too formal that now, it was Grey and Yuna who were feeling unfortable with the receptionist's treatment of them. They didn't know if it was out of fear, respeaybe both. It was really fusing.

  "Oh? Lrey and Lady Yuna...? Alright, please let them in." ［Velzier］

  "Y-Yes!" ［Receptionist］

  The door creaked and soon opened, revealing a familiar sery inside. As soon as she finished esc the two in the office, the receptionist quickly bowed her head politely before running off like a scared kitten, her face a little pale.

  Though Grey and Yu a little bad for the receptionist, there was only so much they could do. In the first pce, such reas were the reason why they were using disguises in the first pce. They were either too respectful or enthusiastiothing iween. It was really troublesome.

  "Sorry for the sudden visit, Guildmaster." ［Grey］

  "Haha, it's alright... Anyway, Lrey, Lady Yuna, what brings you here? I don't believe it's only for a friendly chat, is it?" ［Velzier］

  "No, you're right. We're here on Guildmaster Gaston's request. There's a package he wao send over the capital branch." ［Grey］

  "Oh, Guildmaster Gaston... I see, I uand now." ［Velzier］

  The very moment he heard the mention of Gaston's he Guildmatser quickly uood why Grey and Yuhere. While it was true that it was a sudden visit, in his perspective, it was a wele and pleasant surprise.

  Not wasting another moment, Grey quickly took out the package Gaston asked them to deliver. It was a rge and heavy box which was ed in magic paper. Well, to Grey and Yuna, it was not heavy at all. They could lift it with one hand, no problem.

  Just as Grey and Yuna had suspected, what was inside of the package was a bunch of dots. To be precise, it was a rge number of papers and tracts which are reted to the guild's dealings. The Galderia branch's monthly report.

  "Hmm... Everything's right here. Thank you very much, Lrey, Lady Yuna. With this, I should be able to finish my job earlier." ［Velzier］

  The dots which were supposed to arrive after a couple more weeks were now in his hands with a lot of time to spare. The Guildmaster couldn't be any happier and pleased. It took a rge load off his mind.

  "ht... Was this taken as a quest from the guild?" ［Velzier］

  "Well, rather than a quest, it's more like an errand per say... We just happeo head here so the Guildmaster asked us to deliver this along the way." ［Grey］

  "Un! We're heading to the Labyrinth of Fmes in the Valliarta Empire! And this time, we're going to quer it!" ［Yuna］

  "Oh, the Labyrinth of Fmes, huh... So it's that time again. This brings back memories when I was still an active adventurer..." ［Velzier］

  A remi expression stered over the Guildmaster's face as he recalled the times he experienced long ago. Although they were all now just distant memories from the past, they were precious fragments of the past he truly treasures.

  "Waah～! So the Guildmaster had been there before, right?! I heard there's a lot of snow there!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha, true, it couldn't be any more tradictory. Actually, it was the first Labyrinth I've ever challenged. I've made quite a lot of memories there." ［Velzier］

  "Really?! Then, you tell us some, please～!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha, it's my pleasure." ［Velzier］

  Prompted by Yuna, Velzier started telling stories about his past when he challenged his party members with his old party members. Although they could only advance up until the 3rd floor, they were still satisfied with the results. They earned quite a lot too.

  After which, he and his party challehe other byrinths, and gradually became stronger, delving deeper and deeper each try. Their record until the 6th floor where a lot of k monsters are present. A record not many people achieve.

  The story telling tinued and time slowly passed by. Thankfully, the Guildmaster's work was almost finished and there was still some time to spare. It would have been troublesome otherwise. The stories only stopped when it was time for lunch.

  "See you ime, Guildmaster!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. Yes, until ime, and good lu your journey." ［Velzier］

  "Un!" ［Yuna］

  Their business finished and their stomachs about to growl, Grey and Yued the Guildmaster's offid out into the opme lobby where a lot of adventurers were still present. The guild was really bustling.

  They were about to leave when, suddenly, Grey stopped on his tracks. In the er of his eyes, he saw two familiar figures by the quest boards. He didn't know who they truly were, but there was an uling feeling of familiarity, he just couldn't point his fingers into it.

  ??Appraisal?? ［Grey］

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  [Salferine]

  [Name] Julius von Helvor Alfrione

  [Race] Human

  [Sex] Male

  [Age] 18

  [Status] Healthy

  [Mana Capacity] 365  [Mana Quality] E

  [bat Power] 148  [Threat Level] E

  [Attribute] Lightning   [Magic Proficy] Intermediate (26%)

  [Css] Lancer     [on Proficy] Intermediate (25%)

  [Physical Enha] 28%

  [Ability]Sharp Sense (2☆)

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  [Salferine]

  [Name] Amelia von Redlocke

  [Race] Human

  [Sex] Female

  [Age] 18

  [Status] Healthy

  [Mana Capacity] 359  [Mana Quality] E

  [bat Power] 143  [Threat Level] E

  [Attribute] Fme   [Magic Proficy] Intermediate (25%)

  [Css] Python    [on Proficy] Intermediate (26%)

  [Physical Enha] 27%

  [Ability]Dete (2☆)

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  And to his surprise, they really were people he knew. He just couldn't tell easily sihe two were uhe guise of illusion magic, just like they were. The two were out in the guild in inito, hiding their identities.

  Still, he leasantly surprised that they had finally reached E-rank in just a matter of four months. They are now about three times strohahey st met. He felt proud that he could call them his students, albeit only temporarily.

  "Grey, is something wroー Waah～! Amelia!" ［Yuna］

  Aic squeal came out of nowhere as soon as Yuna saw Amelia. She didn't even need Grey's help, she immediately figured out who she was at first g left Grey a little shocked. Sometimes, women are just pin terrifying.

  Excitedly, Yuna rushed towards Amelia and wheer was in range, she captured her in a tight embrace. Thankfully, she was trollirength, otherwise, Amelia would have been hurt in ways more than one.

  "Eh? Ah? Huh?" ［Amelia］

  Of course, being tched on all of a sudden is bound to make one surprised. A mix of bewilderment, surprise, and shock could be seen in Amelia's face as she tried to figure out the identity of the girl tightly ging on to her.

  "Erm... You areー" ［Amelia］

  "Eh?! Don't tell me... Yuna?!" ［Julius］

  "Teehee!" ［Yuna］

  But oh well, the first to figure out was her than the kingdom's sed price, Julius. His face was even more shocked than Amelia as his rge, booming voice occupied the stagnant air. A voice which could make one subsciously cover their ears with their hands.

  Hurriedly, Julius then covered his mouth after realizing what he just did. But to his surprise, none of the surrounding adventurers minded his voice, or rather, it would be better to say that it seemed like they didn't hear anything at all.

  "It seems like you're still as loud as ever, Julius." ［Grey］

  "Ah, Grey..." ［Julius］

  Everything was all thanks to Grey. As soon as he saw Yuna rushing over to Amelia, he immediately set up a sound-proof barrier around them, knowing the uability of Yuna's as. He was gd he made the right choice.

  "Don't worry, I've already put up a barrier around us. No one should hear our voio matter how loud we are." ［Grey］

  "Haah... Thank God..." ［Julius］

  A sense of relief entered Julius' heart as soon as he heard Grey's words. After all, it would have been problematic if such a trivial thio their identities being discovered. All their efforts in going inito would have goo waste.

  "No, actually, why are you two here? I haven't heard anything about this." ［Julius］

  "Have you fotten, it's because we're adventurers. In the first pce, I should be the one asking you that question. Why are you, a prince, and Amelia, a duke's daughter, in the Adventurers' Guild?" ［Grey］

  "Hey, you stop emphasizing our status? It's got nothing to do with it. And if you're asking the reason why we're here. You should ask yourselves first." ［Julius］

  "Hm? What do you mean?" ［Grey］

  Both Grey and Yuna were in a state of fusion at Julius's words. It was only then that Julius and Amelia started expining about the happenings in the royal academy after they left. A ge her of the two anticipated.

  Apparently, after Grey and Yuna's temporary job in the royal academy, the students felt like the training was too simple. They couldn't feel the rush of a true fight. Not only that, they also felt that their strengths were stagnating. Even the instructors were surprised at their sudden growth.

  In search of a better training regime, one of the students headed towards the guild and so it began. First, there was only ohen one became two, two became three, until suddenly, all students of alpha css, years 2 and 3 are registered in the guild.

  Normally, the students would only go on the guild during weekends or whehey have holidays. But now that it's the school break, many students take quests four or five times a week, some even taking them daily, hehe reason for Julius and Amelia's sudden surge in strength.

  Now, Julius and Amelia could proudly say that they could take on their seniors without much trouble. The battle experiehey've built up during quests was the most important thing they acquired throughout the three years of their school lives.

  "I see, so that's how it is... Does the Royal Academy know of this?" ［Grey］

  "Ye. From what I've heard, they're already sidering being an adveo be added to the curriculum." ［Amelia］

  "Right, and it's all because of two certain people who just arbitrarily decided to traiudents, spartan style. It's quite an achievement, isn't it?" ［Julius］

  "Oi, you stop it. It's not like we wao do that in the first pce." ［Grey］

  "Yeah, sure, sure. Whatever you say..." ［Julius］

  It's just like they said. The Royal Academy is now devising a way to let the students train in a more practical enviro. The only thing that's holding them back is the dangers of adventuring, something they could nor simply decide on willy-nilly.

  Whilst talking about the ges in the academy, the four of them were already out ireets, walking with no particur destination in mind, just going wherever their feet took them, all the while taking their sweet time to catch up on one another.

  It would have beeer if Elise and Eine were with them, but sadly, they weren't. With the school break, many students are heading back to their respective territories and Elise and Eine just happeo be amongst those students. Grey and Yuna were informed over a phone call.

  "Right, Grey, do you have something sweet to eat?" ［Julius］

  "Huh? Don't you have chefs back at the castle? Ask them if you want a snack, just ask them to cook you something." ［Grey］

  "Well, yeah, that's right... It's just that they always cook the same thing. It's getting b. I'm sure you have something on your ste ring. e one, spit it out, and it'd be better if it's something I've never had before." ［Julius］

  "Oi, you bastard, just what do you think I am? A food dispenser?" ［Grey］

  What was supposed to be a toug reunioween friends now turned into a childish quarrel between the boys. As for the girls in front of them, they could only smile wryly as they watched the two tiheir bickering.

  "Amelia, should we stop them?" ［Yuna］

  "Hmm... I'd love to, but I have a feeling they'll still tinue arguing after a short while. I think it's better to let them tire out first. The scolding go ter." ［Amelia］

  "Mmn... True, I don't think Grey will also back out... By the way, Amelia, Grey created something called 'Mochi' a little while ago. Would you like to have a bite?" ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu, yes, please." ［Amelia］

  It was so much more peaceful on the Grey's side. One could vaguely see flowers and sparkles flutter in the air around them as they ehe sweets together. Bright smiles were blooming on their faces as they savored them.

  On the front, two goddess-like dies were happily enjoying the mochis, and on the back, two demons tiue. There wasn't any greater trast. Such a se tio take ptil...

  "Stop, you fiend! I won't let you take any more lives any further!"

  "Hahaha! I'd like to see you try!"

  Ag py along the streets caught their attention. There were a lot of people around the said opeer. It was only a small-time business but it was gathering a lot of attention. The children were especially excited.

  The only thing that was b Grey was the familiarity of the se and people being pyed in the se. There was a bck-haired man, a silver-haired elf, a couple blonde heads, and a muscur ash-haired man.

  Grey shuddered at the thought whitered his mind as he observed the py py out. He didn't want to believe it, but there were just too many resembnces. A cold chill ran down his spih each passing sed.

  "Wait, Julius, that... Don't tell me..." ［Grey］

  "Ah, right. It's a py about the events during the foundiival, featuring the heroes and their feats. It's getting popur nowadays." ［Julius］

  It was just like he feared, it really ortrayal of their achievements a couple months ago. Extreme embarrassment filled his heart, ging involuntarily every time the actors spouted nonsensical lines. He just wao dig a hole and hide there.

  In the first pce, the actors bore no resembo them save their hair colors. The one pying him was a man with a scar on his eye, and the body of a skinny thug. As for Yuna, it ale woman with fake eyeshes and too much make-up for her own good. It was hirious, for Julius, that is.

  "So cool...!" ［Yuna］

  "No, Yuna, it's not cool! It's embarrassing!" ［Grey］

  "Hahaha, looks like you've met your match, Grey." ［Julius］

  As Julius' ughter echoed in the air, Grey's embarrassment only worsened. He really wao stop the py, but he couldn't. He didn't want to be crowded by the people, after all. He was stu a dilemma.

  Such ses unfolding, a certain figure walked a couple meters behind them. He was heavy armor and had a rge and muscur build which easily surpassed that of knights. He was a domineering figure.

  He was about to head towards wherever his destination was, but when he saw those fures before them, he suddenly stopped. He could only see them from behind and their hair colors were different, but there was no way he could mistake their silhouettes for others.

  "Yhnesses!" ［???］

  A booming voice echoed in the air as the man opened his mouth. It was loud to the point that everyone's attention was quickly directed towards him. It was at that moment that an impending doom brewed in the four's hearts.

  CHAPTER 164 END