Drug abuse

Livia diligently takin care of Jay even though he turned her down . What could this be mean . She had questions for herself and lingering feelings . Deep down she couldn't accept it .

She thought that one day he might leave his adventure and settle down .

Her feelings for him were genuine .

But she couldn't show them .

Not after what happen .

She recalled to the moment when Jay went mad as he cursed X and acted like a madman .

If he met X would be finally be set free .

If I pass through the gate with him . But I can't leave my clan , my own family which raised me .

While McElroy and Lilia headed to the guild . They had become widely popular and gained reputation.

To the point that the guildmaster who was sitting in the bar and drinking to drown his sorrows . Would turn bright .

McElroy went to hand over the stone to the receptionist.

McElroy:

I would like to submit this as a completion of my quest .

Receptionist:

May I have a proof of your identity .

McElroy :

Proof of identity ?

Receptionist:

We've recently had a issued unique identity proof to workers B and above .

McElroy :

I didn't get such proof .

Receptionist:

Then you cannot submit this as evidence .

McElroy:

You know me right I've been working here for a long time .

Receptionist:

I'm new here so I don't know anyone .

I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

We went over to the master .

Master :

Ah you're back , I've been waiting to give this to your group .

This here a stamp customely made for your group .

McElroy:

What's the need you could've just know that it was me .

Master :

About that . Recently there was a scandal . When a S class group was returning from an completed mission they were heavily injured ,

Thats when they were attacked by some of the lower class and they defeated the heavily wounded S class .

They then submitted the quest as completed and took the reward for themselves .

And now they've run away.

McElroy:

That's too bad I hope it wont happen with anyone else .

Receptionist:

Hmm it seems there is a mistake .

The quest Is reported completed over here and the rewards have been already distributed.

McElroy felt that he had been cheated . For his efforts.

McElroy turned towards the guildmaster and noticed that he had vanished .

McElroy turned the guild upside down to locate him and found him running for. his life . McElroy jumped out of the window and stood right before him .

McElroy:

Sir we need to talk .

Guildmaster ,: (keeping his composure )

Yes McElroy do you need some help .

McElroy:

Yes I actually need to borrow some money that you might owe me .

Guildmaster:

Well as it turns out I am a very poor person . So I cannot give you money . But maybe something else .

McElroy:

If you give me a new job one more time .

Guildmaster:

It's exactly what I have for you .

McElroy: (threatening smile )

It doesn't matter if you have sell the guild we want compensation for the two jobs .

Teleporting to the office .

The guildmaster opened a drawer and

he removed a ring .

Guildmaster:

Tomorrow is my son's marriage and he asked me to hold on the ring .

But it seems I could no longer do that .

You are an honest person McElroy much human than that Jay .

So I'm not worried to give you this ring .

I'll tell my son that the ring was lost so please don't be resentful .

It was a ring made of gold and inside was an emerald . It had carvings in the middle and it was filled with platinum .

Due to its craftsmanship it could easily fetch a good value . How lucky must the bride be to get this .

McElroy :

I'll forget what happened today. And convince Jay too but if something like this happens again . I'll let him take over .

Jay hates going on quest . It's a good thing that I came or else Jay would have sold that ring in a heartbeat . Or the guild .

Just to spend some days loafing around .

Guildmaster:

McElroy don't forget to turn up to the wedding tomorrow . And bring all party members .

McElroy: I will . Thanks for the invitation.

Lilia was waiting in the bar chatting with other guild members.

Lilia :

And the city disappeared into thin air .

? :

I think you're spending too much time on your work . You should get some rest for a while . Maybe it will freshen things up .

Lilia :

So you don't believe me .

? :

Its not like we don't want to believe your words but the story you told. just sounds like a fairy tail .

A city in the middle of a desert . À big clock tower . Delicious food which is dirt cheap . Rare items never seen before .

And the fact you met someone who is supposed to be long dead .

Their arguments were on the point . It did seem like a fairy tail . We have nothing to show for it .

Lilia spotted me leaving the chamber .

Lilia :

Tell them what happened McElroy.

When we infiltrated the city .

McElroy understood by looking at the faces of the audience . Who were pretending to be interested.

McElroy knew even if he said something he would only hurt Lilia's position.

Nor he could take their side . So he just took her side .

McElroy:

Sorry she's high right now . Please forgive her if she said something offensive.

? :

Ah ja that so , wonder she seemed to be sputtering nonsense .

Both of them slipped out of the guild .

Lilia :

Why don't you defend me there .

McElroy :

They would have never believed you they never do . But if I would have defended you it would've only hurt you more .

Lilia :

I don't care about others . But I felt hurt because the one who was with me like a friend didn't defend me. in the time that I needed their help .

You're the one who never understand.

McElroy:

I'm sorry I just thought that things would go normal this way .

Lilia :

They knew you were lying about me being drunk . I've sworned to never touch alcohol . Ever since my father died . (depressed)

McElroy :

I see he must have been important to you .

Lilia :

He was the most biggest douchebag in town , drinking all day , taking loan just to drink and mourn my mother .

Though unlike others he told me that I was the splitting image of my mother .

Told me that he would be forever with me . And he died . And I've led my life paying loans . (Teared up )

I never had any intention to work at the guild . But I was falling short on cash and I wanted to pursue pure philosophical mana research .

I've still to pay 3 years of the loan

McElroy:

Relax just take a deep breath. Don't cry . Everything will be fine . Everything will be fine, We can. talk more once we go home .

The crowd started watching us with a weird gaze . The gaze felt very suffocating .

Lilia : (broken up )

How will everything be fine .

McElroy :

We'll sort something out. We'll do something about it .

She felt relieved and slowly stopped crying . And now they were at the mansion . With a bad news that will flip Jay out

McElroy :

Do you want to see something fun .

Lilia :

What ?

McElroy:

I have a summons quest with me and as soon as I show Jay he will flip so hard .

Jay had woken up 2 hours ago feeling numb . His motor movement felt weird as if he wasn't in control . He felt clunky . But he was leaning on Livia

McElroy:

Hey Jay guess what I have with me .

Jay : (calmly and slowly speaking ,)

Another quest right . Let's discuss it now or maybe later after you freshen up.

McElroy and Lilia were shocked to hear Jay's answer . How could a person. change this much .

McElroy:

Are you going to die , Jay

Jay : (saint like tone)

No McElroy my dear friend . I have finally understood that I have treated you lot very poorly . I am sorry for offending you .

McElroy just couldn't accept Jay's actions .

McElroy :

Hey umm Livia did something happen while we were gone .

Livia :

Not at all he just woke up and he looked at the music device and now he's like this .

McElroy :

Jay just end this please . I accept your apology. I had a job with me I'll just reject it . Just say the word.

Jay :

We'll accept the job as always . But this time not for money .

Because money has no meaning left .

His left hand which was empty suddenly had an gold bar on him .

McElroy :

What did you sacrifice this time .

Jay :

My vitality . I heard since I can't consume potions . But I cannot handle pain so I want Swift death .

McElroy :

Jay you idiot , you once told me that a warrior always fights to his life's end .

Remember how you fought the witch in the verge of death you defeated her .

Jay :

Because I had potions that time . I could just heal . And now if I get hurt I am done for . I will be just a burden .

McElroy:

JJJAAAYYY .

McElroy couldn't hold himself back as he punched Jay with all his might .

And Jay collapsed to the ground .

McElroy:

You have become too much reliant on those damn potions . Look at us we don't use potions but still we have returned alive didn't we .

Jay :

Don't worry I don't plan on dying . I have somewhere to be .

He held a phoenix feather . The gift that he received.

Jay :

Remember this McElroy.

McElroy:

The phoenix feather now you're actions make sense .

Jay :

I want you to wear this McElroy.

McElroy was stunned and dumbfounded.

McElroy,:

You want me to take this ?

Jay :

That's what I was intending from the beginning.

Jay gave the phoenix feather to McElroy. McElroy was very touched when he got the feather . He wore it as a necklace .

Jay :

What have you bought with you McElroy.

McElroy:

A new quest and a wedding invitation.

Jay :

Hmm didn't expect that .

Everything was resolved and the next day we attended the wedding . But McElroy still had the question what happen to Jay when he woke up