I Became a Foreign Worker Loved by Transcendents

Chapter 26: I Don't Tell Jokes Like This To Just Anyone

Chapter 26: I Don't Tell Jokes Like This To Just Anyone

Deciding to help Merilyn, I headed to an adventurers guild located in a different district from the one I had used before.

Although the work and affiliation were the same, the need for division and management was evident due to the sheer number of adventurers.

Well, given this sides infamous reputation, going to another place would likely cause confusion if I entered as rashly as before.

May I take one of these masks here?

As I harbored such concerns, I came across a marketplace on my way.

Finding a suitable item there, I pulled out some coins from my pocket, handed them to the stall owner, and quickly hid my face behind the mask I received.

Did you buy a mask?

Ah, yes. That Given what happened at the tavern before, you might have noticed, but I am somewhat infamously known.

Ah, now that you mention it, something about being a hero killer

Merilyn tilted her head slightly, trailing off her sentence.

Then she tilted her head to the other side and asked me.

Did you really kill a hero?

If I had really killed someone, Id be in prison by now.

Public authority does not act without evidence.

Even if a story that was nothing more than a rumor spread as if it were true, unless I had directly killed someone, there would be no reason for them to come after me.

Even though others might judge and suspect me based solely on infamy, Merilyn simply continued to smile without asking anything more.

Hehe, well, thats a relief then.

Whether she was not particularly interested or trusted her own perception of me wasnt clear.

Either way, she didnt seem to care much, as her interest soon shifted to the stall where I had bought the mask.

Speaking of masks Now that its come to this, I think I should buy one too.

Really? You too, Merilyn?

Memories are important. Even if its something Ill use briefly, keeping it helps to reminisce, so its good to buy a memento to remember today.

She handed the clerk some coins and reached for a transparent cloth hanging beside the masks.

As I watched, she chuckled and draped it over the front of her hood.

The cloth, tightly woven, shimmered with a white sheen.

With her attire already pure white, the addition of the cloth began to remind me of a traditional dress from our world.

Yes, it reminded me of what was commonly known as a wedding dress.

How does it look? Does it suit me?

Merilyn flashed me a bright smile as she gently brushed the cloth aside.

Observing her slightly pursed lips after she spoke, I felt an inexplicable flutter in my heart.

The image of a bride typically looking like this at a wedding crossed my mind.

Ah, yes

Damn it, Woo Hyo-sung. What are you thinking?

No matter how alluring the other person might be, fantasizing about marriage was going too far.

It it suits you well.

Hehe~ Thank you for the compliment.

Merilyn laughed, seemingly oblivious to my internal turmoil.

Feeling guilty, I quickly shifted my focus and hastened toward our intended destination.

A nervous sense crept over me that if I lingered on these thoughts, I might begin to envision us together till death.

Fortunately, our arrival at the adventurers guild was uneventful.

Although I possessed the ability to be unforgettable, it only worked if the person I encountered fully acknowledged my existence.

So, Merilyn, have you registered as an adventurer?

I asked as we approached the clerk, who would facilitate the process.

To answer my inquiry, Merilyn nodded and produced something from her pocket.

Yes, Ive wandered beyond this area before, but I thought it prudent to gain adventurer status to operate within the empire, so I applied. Heres the proof.

She showed me a card indicating her adventurer status.

It featured her portrait and basic personal details, but some sections remained unfilled.

Your class is blank.

Class?

She seemed unaware.

Since a class could only be inscribed upon joining a guild, it made sense for a newcomer not to know about it.

In fact, the class was also inscribed in the status window, but this also required a visit to the guild and the completion of the relevant procedures.

Since I also need to change my class, it would be better to do it together now.

My eyes widened, believing I had misheard, but then she repeated what she had said earlier.

It seemed the class-changing charms effect was based on records of past adventurers activities, and from what Id heard, there were hardly any adventurers who had chosen a path like mine.

Well, yes, since you go out to the field to work, non-combat jobs are not easy to pursue.

But, unfortunately, my talents and interests lie solely in cheering others up Theres no merit in switching to another profession, so I thought it best to choose the same class as the person Im with.

That made sense.

Choosing a class was one of the benefits given to adventurers, and once chosen, it couldnt be changed for a month, but there was no real downside to it.

Yes, in that context, it wasnt an incomprehensible choice

So, I thought it would be fine to become a Spearwoman like you, Mr. Woo Hyo-sung. Would that be okay?

What are you saying with such a cheerful face?!

Ahaha~ Just kidding~

Merilyn laughed off my outburst as if it were nothing more than a simple joke, chuckling as she saw me in discomfort.

Having wandered the continent before coming here, Im quite knowledgeable about these matters, but it seems my playful nature, developed from such experiences, inadvertently caused you trouble, Mr. Woo Hyo-sung. Im sorry, especially since you have serious concerns

Ah, yes. Its okay. It wasnt that serious.

Of course, even her apology didnt seem sincere, but how could I spit in the face of a smiling person?

I wanted to just let it go, thinking it was a light jest, but

No, its not okay after all.

Excuse me?

Merilyn.

Gently, I placed my hand on her shoulder and turned her body toward me.

Even with my face masked, I hoped my feelings would be conveyed to her.

Please value yourself more.

Excuse me?

Merilyn, you are an attractive person. Even if its a joke, such careless jesting might lead others to misunderstand.

In this harsh world, many would take advantage of a vulnerable woman under any pretext.

As I spoke with that concern in mind, she gradually erased the smile on her lips and started to look at me intently.

Are you worried about me?

Of course, I am worried.

Relieved that my meaning had been conveyed, I momentarily removed my hand from her shoulder.

Soon, she smiled again and chuckled, closing the distance between us.

Im sorry for causing you worry, Mr. Woo Hyo-sung. But please be assured

The moment she came close enough to embrace me, my body stiffened.

Sensing my tension, she whispered softly in my ear.

I dont make such jokes just anywhere. Its only for someone I have feelings for.

I see What?!!

She has feelings?

What does that mean? Could it be?

Ah, your ears are red~

Uh!

Realizing it was a jest from her subsequent words, I quickly created distance between us.

Only then did I clearly see her face beyond the mask.

Her giggles, with her hand covering her mouth, portrayed the image of a woman thoroughly enjoying herself, evident to anyone who saw her.

From the moment you apologized, I knew it, but Mr. Woo Hyo-sung, you really are an interesting person. So cute~

No, dont tease me.

Was her admission of having feelings merely an opportunity to tease me?

It was such a fine line between teasing and sincerity that it was difficult to discern one from the other.

Continuing to interact in this manner might cross a boundary. With that thought, I quickly approached the clerk to create some distance.

Could you please assign the scout class to Ms. Merilyn, and recommend a task suitable for two newcomers?

Yes, a task suitable for two newcomers Ah! Theres this one here. How about trying this one?

He immediately responded and handed me a notice.

The task described was suitable for a novice spearman and a non-combatant like a minstrel.

The moment I saw it, I had an intuition.

Perhaps it was such an unremarkable task that even my future self could have unwittingly accepted it without sensing impending doom.