[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World

[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 292: The Insider

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Everything in the Republic was completely different to what was in the Kingdom.


Most important building structures such as guilds or government buildings in the Kingdom still maintain a luxurious ancient style, while in the Republic it is quite the opposite.


The Republic closely follows the course of the times, and does not allow itself to be left behind. In fact, according to Noelle the Republic is the country with the highest level of progress compared to other countries.


All can be seen from how the service system and architecture in this place.


Guided by Tania, Noelle walked into the guild quite noisily in the middle of the day. Even if two people had just entered this place, like no one cared about the new visitors. They are busy with their own business.


This was also considered different by Noelle, who had seen many rude people in the Royal guild. Indeed, Republicans are a little too secretive, and unwilling to interfere in the affairs of others.


Tania brought Noelle to the reception desk, and showed her identification to the woman behind the desk.


"I want to meet the chairman."


"Please wait a minute." The receptionist responded casually, and immediately spoke to the person behind her.


Only a few minutes passed, and the receptionist had called them, saying that the guild master was ready to meet.


Normally, one should make an appointment three days before the meeting. Tania was able to directly meet with the guild leader due to her special rights as a highly ranked member.


Noelle used to have that special right because C rank was high in the Kingdom.


After getting the notification from the receptionist, Noelle and Tania directly climbed the stairs and headed towards the guild master's room on the 3rd floor.


The door opened, and what greeted the two was a large man with cold eyes, staring at the two standing in the doorway.


Without saying anything, the two entered and closed the door.


Just a step into the room, Noelle had grasped the entirety of the inside of this room.


There's a sign on the table, it says 'Francelis'. Noelle assumed that it was the name of the guild master who was currently observing her from behind the table.


There are many antiques on display in the closet, showing the hobby of the owner of the room as a collector. In addition, there were some indoor plants as well that thrived by the window.


Noelle in her Grei Noctis form smiled faintly as her gaze met that of Francelis.


Francelis only looked at him for a moment, then sighed. "Say your wish now."


The order was not directed at Noelle, but Tania who was still silently staring at Francelis.


That's just natural. Francelis had never seen Noelle before. So asking Tania who she had seen a few times was very basic.


Tania nodded once, and pointed at Noelle with her finger. "I'd like to recommend this guy. Can it be? "


"just that? Sure can. What's-her-name? "


Tania was about to reply, but immediately tilted her head in confusion. He then turned his head and looked at Noelle with eyes full of question marks.


From the very beginning, Noelle had not told him anything about this identity.


"Creepy. Grei Noctis."


After Noelle spoke her name, Francelis wrote the name down on the paper on the table, and looked back and forth between Noelle and Tania.


"All right, I feel like we're pretty similar. We don't like to linger, so I'll say it right away; there are many conditions you must meet in order to get the position as Miss Tania recommended. Are you ready for that? "


Noelle smiled mockingly. "Just tell me the truth. You want me to pay some slick money, right? "


Noelle herself already knew about the test, but she knew more about how to get something instantly.


Rather than bothering to have to complete a troublesome test, it would be easier for him to take a special path.


Francelis now raised one corner of her lips, just as Noelle had predicted.


"Thank God you understood quickly. In that case, I want you to pay five hundred Lunar and bring me the heart of the Spirit Hunter. After that, you will get the same position as Miss Tania, and even have the chance to get a promotion directly."


That number was no problem for Noelle. But, Spirit Hunter? He never heard it.


"Spirit Hunters? "


Noelle asked to be sure, but Francelis really did not want to waste her time explaining.


"Miss Tania knows about that. Ask him to explain later. The five hundred Lunars you paid will be a guarantee. If you go back and fail to obtain the Heart Spirit Hunter, I will use this money to help you pass the troublesome test. But of course, you have to pay extra."


"What do you want it for? "


Francelis did not seem to mind Grei speaking without manners. He replied casually.


"Isn't it clear? I'll auction it. Spirit Hunter's heart is rare and quite expensive, if I display it at the auction, the five hundred Lunar you gave it will be nothing."


Noelle laughed a little. "Heh, for an organization chairman, you have a bad character."


Francelis replied with an annoyed snort. "I don't want to hear that from that brat who suddenly came asking for an instant hike."


Tania, who throughout the conversation had only noticed the interaction of the two of them, now raised a slight eyebrow.


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After exiting the guild, Noelle takes Tania to a nearby restaurant, and asks her to give an explanation of the creature named Spirit Hunter.


Her features were a little unexpected for Noelle. From what Tania explained, the Spirit Hunter was a type of monster that had an unfixed form. It will be different depending on who is watching.


Moreover, its entire body looked like a crystal, and when touched it was also hard so anyone would not suspect that it was a living being.


Spirit Hunter lives in the depths of the Cold Forest, which borders directly on the slopes of the iceberg to the north. Tends to stay away from other creatures, but is defensive-aggressive when one approaches. For her own strength, Tania was unsure, but it was strong enough to be categorized as a high-ranked monster.


"Wait, if it's different depending on who's looking, where's the heart? " Noelle asked Tania who was busy chewing the meat from her soup.


If her form was different, Noelle was worried that she would accidentally destroy the Spirit Hunter's heart because she did not know where the exact location of her heart was. If that happens, the instant promotion from Francelis will no longer be valid.


After Tania swallowed the meat she was chewing, she replied, "Don't worry about that. Spirit Hunter is strong, but Noah is stronger. In addition, the Spirit Hunter had also always protected their hearts, so Noah could find it with a single look."


(So so ..)


Due to its defensive nature, Spirit Hunters tend to always protect their hearts. It was the most vulnerable part of their own entire body, so it would be easy to find it because the Spirit Hunter had always protected it.


"In addition ... when will you look for it? It's not winter yet, so not many of them are roaming free."


Spirit Hunter roams a lot in winter. That's what makes it so rare. Most people would not be able to enter the Cold Forest in the middle of winter. The forest would be extremely snowy, and anyone who entered would feel their body slowly freeze.


The cold habitat was in accordance with the condition of the Spirit Hunter body which was entirely made of crystal.


"Tomorrow I've been intent on going looking for him. Winter is indeed the best time for them to get out, but precisely because it is still autumn, many of them are relaxing in the nest right now. If we can find their nest, then everything will be easy."


Because according to Noelle, it would be easier to find their nest than to have to wait until they coincidentally appear around the forest.


"In addition, the Cold Forest is in the northern part, right? We'll be up in three days by train, but it can be shortened if we travel by running or flying."


According to his own estimation, if he were to focus only on traveling, it would only take one day until the two arrived in the Cold Forest. However, there was no way Tania would want such a lightning trip. He had to take a break every once in a while.


"Tomorrow …."


Tania stopped her hand holding the spoon, and pondered for a moment.


"Are you busy tomorrow? " asked Noelle with a hint of hope in her voice.


Tania immediately shook her head. "I'm empty. Just didn't expect you'd start any sooner."


Hearing him, Noelle breathed a sigh of relief. Actually, he could do this mission alone. But it would be better if he brought Tania who did know more about certain things that were out of his control.


"Then everything is decided. We're leaving tomorrow. For now, I still want you to be my guide."


"Driver? " Tania tilted her head while putting a spoonful of meat soup into her mouth.


"I came to the capital looking for something, so I need your help with that."


Unknowingly, Tania had finished all the soup in her bowl.


Seeing that, Noelle only let out a small sigh and pushed forward the still-full bowl of soup before her. It was his own order soup bowl.


"Noah .. don't eat it? "


Noelle shook her head with a gloomy expression, and it made Tania show a worried face."


"Calm down. It's not like I like to scatter food or anything. It just doesn't fit my tongue."


So far, Noelle has managed to survive despite not eating anything for an entire week. It was because he could never get used to the cuisine that existed in the Republic.


Not that she disliked it or their poor cooking, but indeed Noelle's tongue was too sensitive.


To him, the meat soup he had just given Tania was so salty, that it seemed capable of killing the taste buds on his tongue.


Tania seemed to not understand the problem that Noelle was experiencing. She calmly replaced Noelle to finish her soup.


"So, what do you need? "


Noelle nodded. "Do you know any good material stores around here? "


That's a question that's not worth saying to a girl like Tania. Noelle herself did not expect that Tania would answer. However, it seemed that Tania herself did not mind.


"I know some. What are you looking for? "


(So you know? )


Putting aside her surprise, Noelle replied, "Something like ... marble, and some crystal-like objects that can sparkle? "


With the spoon still in her mouth, Tania looked at the ceiling in a daze.


"You can pay a visit to the shop next to the guild. That's pretty complete"


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