The Matter of My Party Members Being Aware of My Desire to Be Banished - Chapter 14

After leaving the Guild Master’s room.

I used my “Storage” ability to move the large number of packages and wood that had arrived at the Adventurer’s Guild to their designated locations.

“Thank you for your hard work, Rokuto-san~. That was the last of the luggage~”

“Ah, that’s a relief. Thank you for guiding me.”

“No, no~. It’s my pleasure~”

The one who helped me was a receptionist with perfectly applied makeup and soft, fluffy hair.

For some reason, she changed after coming to the Guild Master’s room. I wonder why?

Whenever she came near me, I could smell a pleasant scent. Was she wearing perfume?

“Rokuto-san’s ‘Storage’ is so convenient~. It’s amazing~”

“You, you think so?”

“Yes~. Rokuto-san is a strong and incredible person~”

“Is, is that so~”

That receptionist… She’s been praising me a lot for a while now! What a nice person!

“Pukukuku… one of you is so plain~”

“Hahaha! Hey, Rokuto! It looks like you can’t take any decent requests because you’re just a burden!”

Until a while ago, there were a lot of derogatory remarks about being a porter…

If people in this world were kinder to hardworking porters like these, there would be no more banishment.

Well, I want to be banished because I’m curious about my true cheat abilities.

“By the way, I like that lip gloss. The red color is nice, and it makes your expression look sexy.”

“Ah… Did you notice that~? Fufufu.”

The receptionist blushes slightly.

In my previous life, I was taught to praise a woman’s appearance as soon as I noticed it.

That’s why I was good at noticing changes in appearance, such as make-up or haircuts.

But if I were good-looking, I wouldn’t need to use compliments to be popular, would I?

“Um… Rokuto-san?”

“Huh? What’s the matter?”

The receptionist’s cheeks are redder than before, and she’s fidgeting with her hands.

Ah, this is…

“I… I want to ask Rokuto-san something…”

“Ah, it’s about Shion, right? He’s not dating any of our members, but you have a lot of rivals…”

“? Why are we talking about Shion-san?”

“Huh? Aren’t you asking about Shion?”

When I went to the city, there were many women who said “Give me information about Shion!” to me, so I thought it would be the same this time.

“Shion-san isn’t the one I’m asking about. In fact, I’m not interested in him at all. Rather, I’m–”

Just as the receptionist was about to speak…

“—Rokuto”

“Huh? Oh, everyone!”

Shion, Marn-san and Honoka. All three were there.

“……Tch”

“Eh?”

I heard a sound like someone clicking their tongue.

It was a sound women weren’t supposed to make, a tongue click filled with annoyance.

I looked back and forth between the receptionist and the three of them, all of whom had a stern expression on their faces… Wait.

“Ah, no… this is…”

Shion and the others should be in the Guild Master’s room.

If the discussion about the Hero Party candidates had just finished… they must have been talking for quite some time.

And yet… if I was just chatting to the receptionist, they would be furious…!

Wait, why does the receptionist look angry too?

“Fufufu. Then, Rokuto-san. I’d appreciate it if you’d praise my ‘appearance’ again~. Thank you for helping me with the luggage~”

“Ah, yes. Likewise…”

The receptionist’s smile returned and she hurried back to work.

Now… I’m afraid to turn around.

I’m afraid to face the displeased everyone…

“…Rokuto. Shall we go home for now?”

“…Yes”

Then we all returned to the house where we lived together.

In the living room, I voluntarily sat in Seiza.

“We had a serious conversation with the Guild Master… but after seeing what happened earlier, it feels like our discussion has flown away…”

Shion looked unusually tired.

“By the way, what was the final decision…?”

I should be polite in this situation.

“You’re talking about the Hero Party candidate, right? We decided to put it on hold.”

“Wha, on hold…!”

That’s unusual for Shion!

Usually when Shion rejects something, it is never overturned…

Did he lose the argument with the Guild Master?

The Guild Master is amazing.

“But honestly, I’m still unsure…”

Shion frowned, tapping his lips with his finger, his voice full of confusion.

“Hm? The Hero Party’s proposal for a candidate, right? I’ve listened carefully and thought about it, and I’ve come up with an answer.”

“I came up with an answer quickly~”

“I didn’t even have time to think about it.”

That’s how everyone was at first.

“It’s okay to accept it… but it’s also a shame not to…”

That Shion was so worried… What did the Guild Master say while I was away?

“I must recall the conversation with the Guild Master… Honoka, Marn. You can express your dissatisfaction to Rokuto now.”

“……”

“……”

I also shifted my gaze to the two of them.

It’s scary how Honoka and Marn-san have been silent all this time!

“Is Rokkun… into that type of girl?”

“Huh?”

“I don’t like that type either~. It seems like she’s fine with any promising man~”

“Huh?”

That type?

Ah, maybe they’re talking about the receptionist I was chatting with?

“If it’s that receptionist, she wasn’t interested in Shion. That’s rare, huh?”

“”It’s not about that!””

“Ah, yes.”

The looks of the two became even colder.

“Let’s simplify the question. What kind of girl does Rokkun prefer?”

“My preference? I… you know, I prefer girls with big breasts.”

“… Haaaaa.”

Huh? Now Shion let out a big sigh too!?

“Ah… putting Shion aside for now… That woman wasn’t targeting Shion at all, was she?”

“Since she’s a guild member and a receptionist, she knows the difficulties of working behind the scenes, so her perspective might have changed…”

“Besides, he’s kind and good at cooking and housework, which makes him the perfect partner.”

“Huh. I wonder who that handsome guy was… It seemed like she had to work up the courage to ask, and I feel bad that I can’t help her…”

“……”

“……”

“I-I’m sorry!!”

Sensing that Honoka and Marn-san had become even more displeased, I immediately apologized.

They must be angry…

If I had returned to the Guild Master’s room as soon as I had finished carrying the luggage…

Ah, maybe Shion decided to postpone it because I didn’t come back…

Shion would want to hear everyone’s opinion before making a decision.

“Sniff sniff… Rokkun smells a lot like perfume…”

“She must have clung to Rokuto-san unnecessarily~”

The atmosphere has become even more hostile…!

At this rate, I feel like no matter what I say, it will only make them angrier…

But I have a secret technique.

It was when I was investigating the extent of the potential of my “Storage” ability. After I accidentally burned two people’s luggage while storing Shion’s fire magic, I bowed deeply and apologized by saying these words…

I took a deep breath and let out these words.

“I-I will do anything you say, so please forgive me…!”

Then I bowed my head to the ground.

It was a heartfelt apology and a secret technique.

Although the carpet was soft and fluffy, so my forehead didn’t hurt.

“Anything…”

“Anything, you say…”

“Anything, huh…”

I thought I even heard Shion’s voice, lost in thought…

“…Rokkun. Raise your head.”

“We can’t let Rokuto-san bow like that forever, can we?”

As I slowly raised my face… Honoka, Marn-san and Shion’s expressions seemed to soften a little.

“Whether we accept or reject the offer of the Hero Party’s candidate… it seems like a good idea to scout the Royal Capital Adventurer’s Guild first.”

“The Royal Capital Adventurer’s Guild, huh~? I don’t mind either way, but I’ve heard that there’s a lot of delicious food in the Royal Capital, so I want to go on a food tour~”

“I also heard that there are interesting magic books in the Royal Capital. I’m interested~”

“Then let’s all go to the Royal Capital. Of course, we’ll make our stay there a bit longer.”

Everyone seemed… excited to talk about the Royal Capital.

My secret technique of “I’ll do anything you say, so please forgive me”… Has it worn off already?