We started walking towards the exit of the city.


    Like Raum, the monsters showed up nearby this city too. But the Adventurers kept subjugating them, so the safety was maintained to a degree.


    For that reason, it was judged to be fine for the beginners to leave the town for the test.


    Corne grass should be growing at thekeside in the north.


    Was it inside that picture book from earlier?


    Yeah, I remembered it.


    In the north of Stor was ake that acted as their source of water. Theke was created by the spring, so the water temperature was too low and wasnt ideal for swimming though.


    It was still one of those spots that a lot of tourists visited once summer came.


    Given that it was a famous ce, the water was of quite a good quality and was very clear. Hearing about it from me, Finia looked quite dejected.


    So you cant swim in it because its cold. It saddens me that I cant see you in a swimsuit, Lady Nicole.


    Its too early season-wise. Besides, why are you looking forward to seeing me in a swimsuit? Im the one who wants to see you in one.


    Then both of us can wear it!


    And where do we swim?


    Maybe the inns bath?


    Its too narrow!


    Gadius inn had a public bath too. It was expected from a big inn like that.


    However, it was still not that big, and only 4-5 people could fit in. This was because, in this region that was closer to the north, it was more customary to wipe your body instead of bathing.


    Finia was close enough to me to join baths together. What point was in seeing me in a swimsuit at thiste hour?


    As I expressed my point in exasperation, I saw familiar faces at the gate that were also about to leave the city.


    It was Marks group from that time we did the roof repairs.


    Oh, its Mark.


    Hmm? Ah, Miss Finia! Are you nning to head out of the city?


    Marks expression brightened before my eyes as Finia addressed him. She was also Marks savior, so he held special respect for her.


    I couldnt deny that he had good intentions. But still, I wasnt about to hand Finia over to some dudes, okay?


    Yes. For our rank-up exam.


    Oh, then are you looking for the Moria grass like us?


    Moria grass?


    They are a species of water nts. They can be collected near the northernke. Since youre asking back, I take it you are looking for different things?


    Yes, we are looking for Corne grass. But since youre looking for water nts, your destination seems to be theke. Same as us.


    Thats right. Would you like to go there together?


    Well


    She hesitated and nced at me. She seemed to be waiting for my decision.


    Something about their feelings rubbed me the wrong way, but it wasnt bad for there to be more people with us.


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    More people was better, be it for keeping watch over the surroundings, or for searching.


    Well, I guess it wouldnt hurt.


    Lady Nicole is not objecting, so lets go together.


    Really!?


    Good grief, this guys change in attitude. He was looking down on us because we were girls and I was a kid.


    Well, Finia was a beauty. And unlike me who wasnt quite tall enough yet and Michelle whose hips were still childish, Finia was close to them in both age and appearance.


    So I could understand why they would make a pass at her


    But you wont be forgiven if you do something insolent. Particrly by Gadius and my dad.


    Eeh!? I-I got it!


    I warned him just in case. They had learned in this one week that Lyell was my dad. I doubt they would do anything stupid after so much warning.


    We requested the gate guard process our request to leave the city, and headed to theke that was the citys water source.


    Stors north was somewhat elevated, and the spring had welled up there and created ake.


    The water umted there traveled down the nt as a river, flowing inside the city.


    Due to such good quality water and the sunny western part of it, Stor was a rare grain-producing region.


    The reason Donovan clung to the tax collection right so much was also for this reason.


    Since we were climbing up on a gentle slope by the riverside, it felt like we were hiking.


    Michelle had already run off to taste the water and was delighted at how tasty it was.


    Woow, so cold! And so refreshing. Nicole, you should try too!


    Really? I suppose it would be good to rece our water here too.


    Ah, good idea. Lets do that.


    Some odd tastes still got mixed before the water reached Stor, so its quality was quite different herepared to the city.


    It was a good idea to rece the water in our water bags with the one here.


    Finia and Cloud went to rece their water like Michelle, and Marks group also joined when they saw it.


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    As we continued our carefree hiking, we finally reached theke on top of the elevated ground.


    Theke with a high degree of cleanliness was reflecting the sunlight like a mirror, its surface shining like a gem.


    Finia and Michelle couldnt hold back their emotions as they saw it.


    So pretty!


    It really is. Like Lady Nicoles hair.


    I dont shine that much.


    No, no, its nothingpared to your smile, Miss Fin


    Shoo shoo, get out of here!


    Mark was trying to tter Finia, but I brushed him aside.


    Following that, I started checking the surroundings for Corne grass. Finia followed me and also started the search. Given the situation, Mark couldnt keep up his carefree hitting either.


    Still, I couldnt find the Corne grass even after some searching.


    Huh This is weird. The book said they should be around here.


    Maybe they are scarce?


    As expected of an exam I suppose. We cant get them so easily.


    Given the reaction, neither Finia nor Cloud seemed to have found them either.


    Could it be that we need to go all the way to the opposite shore to get them?


    Thiske is quite big. It would take a long time to get to the other side.


    Yeah. It will be evening by then. What do we do, Nicole?


    Hmm


    As Michelle said, itll be evening by the time we reach the opposite shore. If that happens, wed be returning past midnight.


    Considering the danger of marching in the middle of the night, it would be safer to stop at thekeshore for the night.


    Or the grass might not even be anywhere around here.


    Maybe this is a lesson to not trust the book so blindly? Lets head to the opposite shore for now. If we dont find it there, well stay here for tonight and return at noon tomorrow.


    Okay, got it!


    And like that, we ended up having to go halfway around theke.