Alice Wonder

(Danny POV.)

I managed to become a temporary member of the Mercenary guild called Wolf's Fang. Mel choose it too which suprised everyone. Some are even suspicious but oh well, they can't do anything about it.

The Guild Leader seems suspicious of Mel but he took me enthusiastically, he even wanted me to be a official member but I politely decline saying I just first wanted to know what it feels to be a mercenary.

Wolf's fang isn't really a top guild or anything that's influential.

Inside this guild is a member that I am seeking. A future member of the Hero's party.

Alice Wonder. A talented alchemist who will cure a future plague that would soon emerge on the elven lands.

She looks cute with her alchemist robes. Her brown hair gently swayed as she tried to assort her vials of potions, she had a mask but she currently doesn't use it. She looked petite and short even though she is already wearing heels.

I didn't make contact, I just hope I would be grouped with her. I can perhaps act like a love struck fool and court her. No, let's just first try to gain her trust and be friends. I have two months before that specific mission.

***

Wolf's fang guild got 75 members. Quite small compare to other guilds that are around 100 but Wolf's Fang a relatively new guild.

Mel and I got assigned in different groups. No doubt she will produce excellent results and earn a reputation for herself.

I got assigned to group 9. The Holy Hand! My seniors seems a bit lively and eccentric.

In group 9, Including me, there are 8 members. They seems enthusiastic about a new group.

"Yo! Let's drink!"

"If you feel cold at night, I can warm your bed."

"Shut up Slut! This Kid's gonna be my slave! Bwuahahahhaa!"

"Dude, let's just drink?"

I feel a bit overwhelmed by them, thankfully William, The Leader of group 9 stood out and calmed everyone.

"Alright, settle down."

"Usually kid, We will assign you to a rank 3 mission together with 2 seniors but we got already accepted a big mission that requires every member, and we already prepared our supplies. This mission would take weeks if not a month. " William looked at me with serious look.

"It's a rank 5 mission. This mission will definitely be dangerous that we can't look out for you easily. Our lives would depend on it. Are you coming?"

I'm quite surprised but I just shook my head since I know I'm a rookie. I'll just be a liability to them.

"No, I'll just take a rank 1 mission and wait for you guys."

I don't know why I got assigned to a group embarking on a dangerous mission.

William patted my shoulder.

"We couldn't do anything about it. Everyone's busy at the guild. Every group are working on those missions. We are trying to gain more money and reputation."

I just nodded and went to talk with the other members. They will be leaving tomorrow and after that, I will be free for one month. Enough time for to get close with Alice. I can be her assistant. She's an alchemist but she doesn't seems to be an important Alchemist in the guild.

***

"So, your group just left right after you joined? HAHAHAHAHA" Mel laughed at my Isolation.

I just shrugged it off since it's not like I will not be busy. I'll be busy trying to gain Alice's trust.

"What about you?" I asked her.

"I'm assigned to group 3. An important group. The Guild leader seems suspicious of me so he placed me in a group of skilled veterans. It's unfair really." Mel pouted.

"What do you expect? You passed with flying colors back on the exam. And out of a dozen guilds. You joined Wolf's Fang? A relatively new guild. The guild leader can't accept your reason of "for the sake of experience." I mocked her.

"Oh come on! You're more suspicious than me." She cheekily smiled.

I just shrugged off.

Mel spinned for some reason, making me quite confused.

She stopped right in front of me and tiptoed.

She held my cheek and gave me a long french kiss.

I didn't reacted and let her greedily suck off my tongue.

She slowly move her lips away, leaving a trail of saliva.

"Wish me luck, My group will be set off later. Don't you go cheating on me, Mr. Spy. " She grinned, she seems to be on a good mood.

I just looked at her deep ocean eyes, she looked extremely seductive, She even has a faint blush on her cheeks that seems to amplify her attractiveness.

But... I...

"Alright, Take care." She walked away happily. She even hopped.

How can she be carefree? She just kissed a guy she is not even dating in public. She even had the audacity to say those words.

Melanie Sara Lanceford. Undoubtedly, you're a gorgeous flower that would attract everyone but unfortunately, both of us knew your poisonous thorns. How can a spy from the capital be so amateur and let her emotions get in the way?

***

(Mel's POV)

What the hell I'm I doing???

How can I kiss him in public? Holy Goddess, I'm embarrassed, but oh well. I don't deny I'm attracted to him. He seems fine, but a newbie. That's my conclusion after a long journey with him. He isn't proficient in fighting and his disguise are unprofessional.

He doesn't seems to agree with me being High-key. Well I understand him but the point is that to be noticed by the hero party and gain enough reputation. I knew everyone would be probably be aware of my identity being a noble after a background check. And With that, the suspicion of the Guild leader would drop. He benefited with it anyway, since with me here, the reputation of Wolf's Fang would sky rocket.

It's an exchange. Since both sides are just using each other.

Anyway, After I go back, I'll convince Daniel to join our faction. If he doesn't agree... Oh well, I can perhaps use force? But if he didn't break, I have no choice but bury him.

I'm excited! I can't wait for him to break and join my side!

***

(Danny POV)

I casually went around the guild building. Man, There are multiple floors on it. There are only a few members remaining. I chatted with them for a bit asked about Alice.

"Alice Wonder? Are you interested on her?" John, an old member who remained on the guild asked in a surprised tone.

I just laughed and acted a bit shy.

"I thought you're together with Mel? Man, what playboy you are, Bwhuahaaa!" John laughed as he slapped my shoulder.

"We're not together, just close friends and besides, I already got rejected by her a long time ago. " I lied with a straight face. I even sighed.

"My bad, At least you're honest and able to confess your feelings.Not like this guy who cannot even speak to his crush." John laughed again.

"Damn it Old J! What do you mean I can't speak with her?!" Vick, A young man with short blonde hair embarrassedly stood up from his seat. He was blushing hard that he seems to be a tomato.

"Come on Vick, Daniel's gonna steal Alice from you if don't man up! Mwuahahahaha, How good to be young." Old John just kindly smiled as he patted our shoulders.

"By the way Daniel, Alice at the basement, probably creating potions. If you want to talk, just go down." Old John laughed again and went off, leaving us two behind.

"Alright Vick, I'll be going, you coming? ." I smiled and he shivered. He looked at me with shocked eyes.

I went off to the basement until I heard Vick.

"Oh right, I need someting from the basement." He said while he whistled around. How obvious.

***

I reached the basement and knocked.

"Come in." a sweet voice called out. No doubt, she is Alice.

I opened the door and went inside with Vick.

I looked at Vick who seems nervous as heck.

"Hey Alice Wonder, I'm Daniel Lockright, a newbie." I introduced myself.

"Oh Hello, Mister Lockright and Vick. Do you need something from me?"

She was standing holding a vial, a red vial. She seems creating Healing potions. Everything seems in order, just like what said in the novel. Alice Wonder, a neat freak.

She studied the two of us.

I shrugged and passed the baton to Vick.

"I need to do something but I don't know about Vick. Oh yeah Vick? What do you need in the basement?" I kindly smiled.

Vick was shock and stuttered. He really can't talk to his crush.

Oh god, Now I am feeling bad so I'll just help him.

"Oh right, Miss Wonder, do you need assistants? To help you gather materials? You see, everyone's busy right now and we are the ones left behind." I politely said, shifting the attention to me.

Alice seems contemplating. Her cute big eyes narrowed as she tapped the floor slowly.

The sounds of her heels echoing through the basement. It seems eerie.

Anyway, she probably doesn't trust me but she probably trust Vick.

"I do need some help, for my research." She nodded.

"If you want, Vick and I can be your assistants." I suggested

"You see, I'm a rookie, I want to gain experience and help others. I cannot just stay here in the guild doing nothing." I continued to explain.

Alice politely smiled and nodded.

"Alright, Vick's a good fighter so you too can ask pointers from him." She even praised Vick. No doubt, Vick's on cloud 9 right now.

"Great, pleasure to work with you." and I offered my hand.

She seems suprised but she took it anyway.

She innocently smiled and nodded again.

I wonder if you can still smile like that again after you experienced the plague that will hit the Elven lands.