The Ultimate Sage Who Faked Incompetence and Was Disinherited Just Wants to Enjoy His New Life! - Episode 50: Reporting to the Adventurers' Guild

Episode 50: Reporting to the Adventurers’ Guild 

Right after witnessing that shocking scene, we descended the mountain. Everyone was unusually quiet. Even the usually cheerful Lilia clung to me in silence. 

As soon as the base we had departed from this morning came into view, everyone let out sighs of relief. 

The moment we entered the base, Ardan started preparing coffee. I helped by boiling water. Elise was exhausted. She slumped over the table. 

“Hey, what do you think that was?” 

“I have no idea. Lilia, what about the flow of magic?” 

“It was about the same as any magic-infused land I’ve seen. It seemed like only the plants had withered. Eventually, monsters adapted to that environment might start appearing.” 

If Lilia says so, then it’s likely true. If no monsters have adapted to the area yet, it must mean the magical forest only disappeared recently. But for such a vast forest to vanish—what could have happened? 

“We should report this to the Adventurers’ Guild immediately.” 

“I agree. Let’s leave first thing in the morning. Until then, make sure to rest properly.” 

“Beyond that forest should be the Elven Forest, right? Are they okay?” 

“We should include that in our report. There might already be some kind of crisis happening.” 

The freshly brewed coffee smelled wonderful. But there was a bitter feeling left in my heart. I never imagined that our search for pudding eggs would lead to this. 

“So, do you think the Ogres we fought yesterday came this way because the magical forest disappeared?” 

“I agree with Fel. They probably had no choice but to head toward an empty mountain.” 

“And as a result, Geper Village was destroyed, and the Ogres were wiped out.” 

At that moment, I was once again reminded of how fragile peace truly is. 

— 

The next day. 

We departed immediately. To avoid hindering the village’s reconstruction, we cleaned up the base completely. We restored the land to its original state. 

“Still amazing as ever.” 

“Seriously. Where did the wooden flooring even go?” 

“Ah, don’t worry about the little details,” 

Lilia said, brushing it off. It seemed to be a secret. I still didn’t understand how spirit magic worked. But I could tell it was on a completely different level from the magic we used. 

We bypassed the Marquis Buchanan’s frontier capital and headed straight for the royal capital. While we could have reported to the Adventurers’ Guild in the frontier capital, we would have needed to report to the royal capital’s guild eventually. So, we agreed it would be best to go straight there. 

Elise’s healing abilities were top-tier. By continuously casting fatigue recovery and fatigue reduction magic, we managed to run almost nonstop. Thanks to her, we reached the royal capital within a day. 

“As expected of Elise. I never thought we’d make it back to the royal capital in just one day. I was going to tell you all to go ahead to the inn while I reported this. But given the situation, I need everyone to come along.” 

“Eh, do I have to go too?” 

“Oh, Jill, maybe you don’t have to.” 

“Wait! That makes it even worse!” 

Sensing the danger in Elise’s words, Jill decided to tag along after all. One way or another, Elise always knew how to handle him. 

Even in the evening, the royal capital’s Adventurers’ Guild was bustling with people. 

“I’m Ardan, a Platinum Ranked adventurer. Is the guild master in?” 

“Welcome back, Ardan. Did something happen?” 

“Yeah. I have an urgent report.” 

Sensing the seriousness in Ardan’s tone, the receptionist immediately went to call Guild Master Raffaello. Soon after, we were led to a room in the back. 

Inside, Raffaello-san was already waiting for us. 

“Something serious must have happened, Ardan. Oh? Fel-kun, you’re here too? Did you form a party together?” 

“Uh…” 

I glanced at Ardan and the others. Now that I thought about it, we had never formally discussed forming a party. 

“Not exactly. We happened to meet during this request and ended up working together.”

“Is that so? That’s good to hear. Now we have another reliable Platinum Rank adventurer party.” 

Raffaello-san looked pleased. Judging by his reaction, some of the existing Platinum Rank adventurers might be quite eccentric. Well, maybe we were too. A solo Platinum Rank adventurer traveling with a Fairy? That was pretty unconventional. 

“So, what exactly happened?” 

Raffaello-san’s expression sharpened as he shifted into his role as Guild Master. We took turns explaining everything that had led up to this moment. Since Raffaello-san was an elf, he showed great interest in our story—understandably so, considering this anomaly might be connected to the Elven Forest. 

“The Great Forest withering…………. I’ve never heard of such a thing before.” 

Apparently, among the elves, the magic-infused forest beyond that mountain was referred to as the “Great Forest”. Raffaello-san closed his eyes and tapped his forehead with his fingers. According to Lilia, he was like a grandpa, which likely meant he was quite old even by elven standards. 

“I understand. I’ll arrange for an urgent investigation. You all must be exhausted, right? The Adventurers’ Guild will take full responsibility for handling this from here. Please rest easy. Depending on how things develop, we may request your help again.” 

It seemed Raffaello-san recognized that the withering of the Great Forest was no trivial matter. I felt the same. Something significant was happening. Was it connected to the Elven Forest? 

“Well, that wraps up our report. Let’s head to the reception, collect our payment, and grab some food. I know a great place in the capital. You coming?” 

“Of course. Oh, and make sure Lilia doesn’t drink. She’s got a terrible drinking habit.” 

“H-Hey! That’s not true!” 

Lilia puffed up in protest. I had suspected it for a while, but… did she really not remember what happened when she drank? 

“Huh? What happens when Lilia drinks?” 

“…Yeah, what happens?” 

Lilia tilted her head, realizing she had no recollection. She then looked at me. 

“………………She strips.” 

“… …” 

“… …” 

An awkward silence filled the room. Yeah, that reaction was to be expected. I knew this was going to be a problem. 

“L-Let’s go before the place closes! Their meat is amazing, seriously!” 

“Y-Yeah, that place! That yakiniku spot is the best. Let’s go!” 

Sensing the tension, Ardan and Jill quickly pulled us along, changing the subject. 

As expected from Ardan’s recommendation, the restaurant was packed with people. However, thanks to the large seating area and fast turnover, we didn’t have to wait too long before getting a table. 

Before us, plates of high-quality meat were arranged beautifully. As expected of Platinum Rank adventurers—our earnings were on a completely different level from the average person. We had probably ordered the most expensive dishes on the menu. 

“Alright then, let’s toast to our new companion!” 

“Cheers!” 

We clinked our glasses together and toasted with ale. Of course, Lilia had ale in her cup as well. Previously, she didn’t have a cup of her own. So she had to use a large one made from a fruit shell. But now, she had a properly sized cup. 

She wouldn’t be left out of the celebration. Surely, everything would be fine this time.