The Goddess Granted Me the [Hatching] Skill and Somehow I Became the Strongest Tamer, Commanding Mythical and Divine Beasts - 65

Chapter 65: Reunited with Lorraine

“First, congratulations, Klaus-sama, on passing the national adventurer qualification exam. I had no doubt you would clear it without any issues, but I would like to offer my congratulations once again.”

“Thank you. The reason I was able to pass is because of everyone’s help. Of course, that includes you, Lorraine.”

Each of the exams had its meaning, and if even one person had been missing, I wouldn’t have passed. I expressed my gratitude to her.

“So, why are you here, Lorraine?”

Since she was a student at the academy, I didn’t expect her to be here at the alchemist guild.

“I am a provisional guild member here…”

When I asked why she was here, Lorraine answered like that.

“At Stacia Royal Academy, some of the outstanding students are allowed to come and go from the guild while still enrolled.”

From behind, Celia whispered softly in my ear. On the way home, I had heard Lorraine talk about alchemy, but I hadn’t known she was already a guild member… No wonder she knew so much.

“By the way, Klaus-sama, who is this person?”

Lorraine glanced behind me and directed her gaze at Celia.

“This is my younger sister, Celia. We came to the city together. She’s currently attending a school in the royal capital.”

When I introduced Celia, Lorraine gave her a meaningful look.

“Nice to meet you… though, it’s not the first time, is it?”

“Ah, so you were the one from back then.”

I tilted my head at their exchange.

“Did you know each other?”

When I asked Celia,

“I mentioned this before, didn’t I? The noblewoman who scolded the people bothering me during the debutante ball.”

“Ah, right, you did mention something like that.”

I remembered what Celia had said.

“I didn’t intervene just because of Celia-san. You don’t need to feel so indebted.”

According to Lorraine, some students from a faction opposed to Melissa had been bothering Celia, and Lorraine had intervened because she couldn’t stand it.

“I need to thank her too. Lorraine, thank you for helping Celia.”

“Hehehe, don’t mention it.”

Lorraine placed a hand near her mouth and accepted my words.

“By the way, Klaus-sama’s younger sister… what a strange connection.”

If I had known, we could have gotten along much sooner during the national adventurer’s escort exam.

“Like Klaus-sama, you’re a Tamer, so you must be quite capable, right?”

Lorraine asked, looking at Celia with a probing gaze.

“No, compared to my brother, I’m nothing… I didn’t even have the qualifications to enter the Royal Academy…”

Celia looked down when she spoke. After all, to attend the Royal Academy, you needed both a solid background and a large admission fee, so at that time, it was impossible for her.

“Anyway, I’m happy we were able to meet again here. I’ve been able to make use of the black powder you gave me, so I’ll be able to show you when we do a tour.”

Lorraine brought the conversation back to the topic of the tour.

“Ah… I heard the Alchemist Guild won the auction, but were you involved, Lorraine?”

I knew about the rainbow butterfly scales with Elder Lich magic infused into the powder. I had heard it was going to be auctioned, but it turned out that the Alchemist Guild winning it had a reason.

“Yes, considering the reasonable sales routes for Klaus-sama’s group, I knew it would end up at an auction. I suggested to the guild master to prepare the budget accordingly.”

It seems that Lorraine had already established a position in the guild, to the point where she could casually talk with Tabasa-san.

Now that I think about it, the reason the guide changed suddenly, and why Tabasa-san chose Lorraine, reflects their close relationship.

“Thanks to you, we made a good profit.”

The Elder Lich’s powder that Lorraine had retrieved was bought for a high price by the guild she belonged to. When I think about it, Lorraine has helped me a lot.

“With that money, you bought a mansion, right? I was talking with Melissa and Lucia about it.”

“What did they talk about?”

I knew they were close, but I never imagined they’d be talking about me.

“Things like, ‘Will you invite us to a housewarming party for the mansion?'”

Lorraine placed a hand near her mouth and told me what she had discussed with Melissa and Lucia.

“As for that, the mansion isn’t ready yet… I don’t know when it’ll be.”

I gave a vague answer and told her that.

“Of course, I understand you have your own circumstances, Klaus-sama.”

She smiled softly, placing her hand near her mouth.

“Well then, Celia-san seems to be waiting, so let me guide you around the guild.”

While we were talking about our recent events, Celia seemed a bit fidgety.

“Right, let’s go ahead and start.”

When Lorraine opened the door, Celia and I followed her inside.