Junta & Wizarding World
#46 A Request from a Noble
The sun is right over the head plus the crowd of people who are making the Junta very hot, Junta has actually been astonished by the people in this world for a long time, ever since the Junta came to this world, somehow every city that Junta came to was always crowded, no matter if it was a hot day or not, it was a hot day, the city seems to be always busy with its activities, especially during the day.
Right now, Junta along with the others were in a city to rest, this was the first city that Junta came to right after he completed the request to deal with the smoke monster a while ago, he walked on the crowded city streets along with Kou who was on his right side, then there was Alicia and Aya in front of them and the last one was Zonya who walked at the very front while guiding her lizard carriage.
After finding an inn that felt suitable, Zonya placed her carriage where it should be and walked inside together with Junta and the others, after entering, for some reason the inn was empty, there was no one sitting in the chairs available in the main room, not even behind the reception desk was a single person standing, everything looked neat like no one had ever touched this inn before.
“Excuse me, are there anyone”
His zone hit the receptionist's desk a little hard, but no one returned the call.
“Do we have to wait or find a new inn?”
“Searching for a new inn? If the city streets out there are quieter then I will agree”
The junta replied to Zonya while sitting on a chair close to the entrance, of course Kou followed her brother and sat beside him.
“A-I think Junta is right Zonya, maybe the innkeeper is out for a while, why don't we wait here while resting? Aya also looks a little dizzy due to the heat today.”
Zonya took a short breath and said.
“Alright then, sometimes I think what will happen when you get the request in a place much hotter than the current one”
Zonya said that while sitting on a chair adjacent to the Junta.
“If it was me then I wouldn't take it”
“Then you will never be able to climb the Junta” class
“Either why I have absolutely no interest in going up the class, how about you Kou?”
“I'm also not interested, but it might be different if there's something interesting”
After Kou said that, Aya and Alicia sat on the seat adjacent to Junta and Zonya.
“U-Uh.. So while we wait.. What are we going to do?”
“Why don't we ask Aya's situation?”
“I'm not what Zonya, just a little dizzy.”
“If you feel pain just say it, I brought almost all kinds of drugs on that train”
”Thank you, I'll remember that”
”I also still do not understand, why the people of the city look so busy at all times, they look very diligent and dedicated if you ask me”
“Living in the city has never been an easy life Junta, they are just trying to feed their family”
“A-I think a midday job like this is much better for them and their families, Ma-I mean if only they work take on a request like ours.”
“I understand what you want to say Alicia, the Association member always risked her life while running the request, such a dangerous job could take your life at any time and I've seen enough families crying because of this”
“Entah why.. I feel nauseous.”
“I'll get the medicine on the train, wait a minute”
“Tu-Wait Zonya! I'll take it with Aya”
“Eh? Wouldn't it be nice if Aya stayed here?”
“I think I'll go with Alicia.. So I can take the medicine immediately.”
“Alright if it's your decision”
And so Aya walked out aided by Alicia.
“You know Junta, every time I see Aya I somehow think that we're lucky to find her before it's too late”
“You still think of those corpses?”
“Either why did I get a strong feeling that The Fingers were the culprit, although there was actually a possible culprit other than The Fingers”
“Oh?”
“You know that the area we enter is quite close to the battle area of the kingdoms of Aruf and Slyn right? Ever since we left the city where I told someone to investigate The Fingers, we've been entering dangerous territory”
His zone paused for a moment then folded his hands on his chest, then he said
“So I thought it was possible that the culprits were troops from the Slyn kingdom, although I also do not know why they did such a thing”
“I don't think there's any point in thinking about who did the Zonya, it would be nice if yesterday's events we made as a warning for us to be more careful”
“You are indeed Junta, we do not have any clue about this matter, but somehow this bothers me so much, The Fingers it.. What they plan”
After Zonya said that, she suddenly stood up.
“I will check the 2nd floor, maybe the innkeeper is there”
And so Zonya went towards the 2nd floor quickly, leaving Junta and Kou both in the main room.
Leaning back in his chair, Junta started the conversation.
“So, how does Kou develop?”
“About the magic I'm learning from that book? I'm still learning it, to be honest a lot of interesting information from the book”
“It seems that magic is quite troublesome”
“Yes, it is troublesome, I feel that this magic I am learning has a high level”
For some reason when Kou said that, Junta suddenly remembered someone who had attacked him while he was in his home world.
“You know, actually I completely forgot that our parents once taught us the magic level problem, if only you hadn't discussed the level issue on our way to Polski village maybe I wouldn't remember”
“Hah? You forgot something important like that? How can?”
“I don't know either, maybe it's because I'm too focused on improving my strength”
“You forgot something very important Brother, I hope Big Brother does not forget something as important as this again in the future”
“Yes, I hope so and I don't want anything like this to happen again”
“ Just in case I will remind Brother, Father and Mother we have taught us that in the world of magic there are levels or levels to determine the magic power of a person, the magic level that has been taught to us so far is level 6, the problem is that Father or Mother never mentioned the number for the highest level in the magic world, which is a problem also for us”
“Thank you Kou, and if you don't remember wrong, we also agree that our strength is at level 6 right?”
“To be exact, we do not know exactly about the number of levels or levels in the magic world, but at least with this knowledge we can measure the strength of the enemy or a magic”
After Kou said that, suddenly Zonya came down from the stairs.
“On the 2nd floor no people”
“That's it? Then we have to wait”
“Right sister, no need to waste your energy Zonya”
“Where did this inn keeper go? I hope we don't wait too long”
After Zonya said that, suddenly there were 2 city guards wearing heavy armor entering the inn.
“What are you called Zonya?”
“Yes it's me, there need what?”
Zonya said that with a watchful tone.
“Mr Clark asked you to come to his residence”
“Mr Clark?”
“She is the nobleman who takes care of this city”
“What is such an important noble asking me to come to his residence? I don't think I need to remind you guys that the Association is a neutral organization, right?”
“For that we do not know, please ask directly to Mr. Clark”
Zonya seemed to think of something, then turned her gaze to Junta and said.
“How's Junta?”
“Why are you asking me? Aren't you the only one invited?”
“Ah, Mr. Clark advised us to ask Zonya and her team to come to his residence”
“Uh.. Kou, what do you think?”
“It never hurts to come, I believe a noble is not a fool who plans something against the 5” class
“Kou agrees and I also have no problem with this”
“Then it has been set, let's wait for Alicia and Aya before we leave, do you two mind to wait for a while?”
“Sure not”
After Aya and Alicia returned, Zonya and the others immediately headed to Mr. Clark's residence guided by the two guards.
After walking for about 15 minutes, Zonya and the others arrived at Mr. Clark's residence, it was a large and spacious house, the house seemed luxurious and elegant like a manor's house, the entrance gate to the front yard of his house is guarded by 4 guards who wear heavy armor and the walls that border the house also look luxurious, after being invited in by the 4 guards, Junta and the others passed through a large and spacious garden before finally arriving in front of a large door that seemed to be the entrance to the house.
After the door was opened by 2 male servants guarding it, Junta was faced with luxurious white walls, the ceiling is decorated with beautiful lights and there are beautiful paintings also on the ceiling, to be honest Junta felt that this house was missed luxurious and elegant, elegant, but perhaps that was the hallmark of the nobility in this country, after following the two guards walking through the red carpet on the floor, Junta arrived at a room.
The room was not a large room, but not a small room, there was a short rectangular table in the middle of the room along with 2 luxurious sofas on the right and left side of the table, in addition, there was only a blood red carpet that stretched wide and some decorations such as flower vases and book cabinets.
“Please wait here for a minute”
“I-This really makes me uncomfortable”
Alicia said that while sitting on the sofa, followed by Aya who was sitting next to her.
“Noble people are like this, don't think too much about”
Zonya said that casually while sitting next to Junta and Kou.
“Hey, why don't you sit down with Alicia? Isn't Alicia's place still spacious?”
“Hm? Isn't your place also vast Junta? Besides you look relaxed, isn't this your first time getting into a fancy building?”
“Somehow I wasn't surprised”
Of course the Junta was not surprised, he had already come to the palace of Queen Rana who was in the royal capital, when compared to that palace, a house like this was honestly a little more luxurious, indeed, but the impression of elegance and dignity is much lower than the palace of Queen Rana, maybe this opinion depends on each person, but at least that is the opinion of the Junta.
After waiting for a moment, suddenly the door of the room opened and entered into a fat young man, his body was completely round if you ask Junta, he said, his eyes were black and his hair was also short black, he was wearing elegant luxurious clothes like a noble, the color of the clothes was as white as this house.
“Sorry to have you waiting”
The man smiled kindly at Junta and the others, after saying that there was a male servant who entered while carrying an elegant luxurious chair that was reserved for 1 person, after putting it on the floor, the fat man sat on the chair then patted his hand 2 times.
After clapping her hands 2 times, there were 2 female servants who entered while carrying snacks and drinks that they placed on the table.
“You can call me Mr. Clark, I am the one who governs this city”
“It's nice to meet you Mr. Clark, thank you for inviting me to come here”
Zonya said that while slightly bowing her body.
“No need for you to think, so you must be the one named Zonya yes, I've heard a lot of news related to you”
“I'm really honored by that, then, what's the matter to the point that Mr Clark called me?”
“That's because I want to ask for your cooperation help Zonya”
“I don't think I need to remind Mr Clark that the Association is a neutral organization?”
“Of course not, I know very well the problem, I just want to ask for your help to take care of my house tomorrow night”
“Keeping home? Can you please Mr Clark explain in more detail?”
“I will have a big party tomorrow night, which is certainly attended by the nobles and other elite people, he said, the party was very important to us and of course I wanted it to run smoothly and safely”
“So yes, this city is indeed close to the war area of the kingdoms of Aruf and Slyn, the elite gathering of people in this city will certainly attract the attention of the enemy and attacks could have happened”
“That's one of the reasons, but there are other reasons as well, since you're a class 5, I believe that you must know the problem of The Fingers moving right?”
“Yes sure, The Fingers is indeed on the move”
“And that's the main reason I need your help, other than the threat from the Slyn kingdom army, there's another threat that is The Fingers, I'm afraid The Fingers will deploy the monsters that are within their control to attack this house, or maybe even worse they will intervene directly to attack my home”
“So, more or less I understand the situation”
Zonya said that while looking like she was thinking about something.
“The reward for my request this time is about 60 gold coins”
“60?!”
Alicia who was shocked involuntarily shouted out loudly, after shouting she coughed as she choked on the food she ate.
“So? Do you want to accept Zonya the class 5?”
His zone fell silent and folded both his hands while thinking.
The junta could understand why Zonya needed time to think, The association is a neutral organization in politics, he said, and Zonya as a class 5 must pay attention to his steps so as not to bring the name of the Association fall into the political world.
“Alright, I will accept, but on condition, raise the fee to 120 gold coins, please, I don't think this amount is worth the cost of damage incurred if your house is damaged by the monster The Fingers right?”
“Alright, I agree with you, I will raise to 120 gold coins”
“Good, then we have a” deal
“I hope this cooperation has advantages for both of us”
“I also hope the same Mr. Clark”
“By the way why did you come to this city Zonya? If I may ask?”
“I am with my team who are here heading to the Elf kingdom, and as you can see we are stopping in this city to rest”
“So yes, Elf kingdom, faraway kingdom from here, I hope your journey is safe and smoothly”
“Travel this time is indeed a long journey Mr. Clark, and thank you for your concern”
“Then excuse me, I will leave you here because there are other guests I have to welcome, you can ask the servants who are here if you want to eat or drink something, and you are also free to leave this place whenever you want”
After saying that Mr. Clark stood up from his chair followed by Zonya.
“Thank you for your generosity Mr. Clark”
After that Mr. Clark replied to Zonya with a friendly smile and left the room with his two female servants.
“Zo-Zonya! B-How can.”
“I know Alicia, isn't 120 gold coins a sufficient amount to help our finances?”
“Me-Despite so! That's 120 gold coins! Equivalent with at least 2 special requests!”
“Believe it or not I'm used to dealing with the nobility, this amount doesn't mean much to the nobility”
“Removing the size of the request prize this time, are you sure of your decision Zonya?”
“Of course Junta, we will only keep this party tomorrow, I have done the same in the past and the Association has absolutely no problem”
“That's it? I guess I'll leave this decision to you, I don't know anything about this” at all
“Let's rest easy, after all I'm thinking more about The Fingers than the punishment from the Association if indeed I can't accept this request”
“You don't need to worry, me and Kou are here to help”
“It feels weird to believe in class 0, but I'm counting on you Junta”
“A-I will also try with all my might!”
“Thank you Alicia, but don't push yourself too much
“Uh.. I can't fight so I'll help whatever I can do”
“Thank you Aya, but I don't think there's anything you need to do, this request is too dangerous for you”
“Alright, since we're done here, can we go back to the inn?”
“What's Kou? Do you want to rest?”
“Of course Big Brother, I want to rest before starting to read the book again”
“I think Kou is right, we haven't had time to lay down on the mattress since we came to this city”
“Tu-Wait a minute Zonya! Let me eat this good meal before we go!”
“I also want to eat this food before leaving..”.
“Alright, no problem for me, can you wait for a moment Kou? Alicia and Aya don't seem to want to miss this chance”
“Alright, I also have no problem with this, Brother what about you?”
“I also don't mind”
“By the way..What is the price of this food.. It is so delicious and luxurious impressed.”.
“Oh this? I think I've seen it somewhere, otherwise the total amount of food in front of us is about.. uh. 100 gold coins?”
Alicia and Aya choked at the same time after hearing Zonya's reply.
“100?!”
“Don't be surprised like that Alicia, haven't I told you the nobility is like this?”
“E-Either why now I feel not strong to spend these foods..”.
“Just relax you two, look at Junta and Kou, they don't look bothered with all these things”
“Let's just say I don't care about the price of this food”
Junta felt used to the food in front of him as well because he had once eaten such a luxurious meal in the palace of Ratu Rana, although actually Junta must admit that he was quite surprised by the price of food in front of him.
And so Junta and the others ate the sumptuous dishes served to them, Alicia and Aya ate the food that was there quickly whereas Junta, Kou, had, and Zonya ate the food that was there slowly and casually.
After the dishes were finished, the two of them came out of the room and saw two maids standing to the right and left of the door.
“Thank you for the meal, thank you Mr. Clark”
The two servants bowed their bodies and said.
“Will we say, thank you for your visit”
His zone replied with a smile and they walked out of the mansion to their inn in the city.
