> Receptionist Carla PoV <

　　I really want a copy of this. I`ll frame it on my wall in pride of place!�

　　Ah but that`s private information, I can`t do that. Maybe if I ask her it would be okay?

　　I know, I`ll ask when she gets promoted again! For now let`s return it like a proper receptionist.

　　"Here you go Ellie!" (Carla)

　　I hand Ellie her guild card over the counter. Huhuhuhu, I got to call Ellie`s name in a casual manner.

　　"Thank you Carla." (Ellie)

　　Aaaahh! Ellie called me by name again! What`s this, it`s almost like we`re friends!!

　　This is the best day of my life, I will never wash these ears again!

　　Ellie is fantastic you know!? She`s super strong and super kind! She chased all those bullies out of the guild!

　　They used to harass me all the time! Even though I`m behind the counter and there`s glass between us, if they ever got serious I`d be caught! It was honestly nerve wracking.

　　But then Ellie started visiting. She kept teasing them and when they resort to violence, you can clearly hear the *Snap* followed by the *GYAAAAAAA!*

　　It was brilliant! A breathtaking performance! Effective too! All the hoodlums properly mended their ways after mending their bones!

　　Truly a wise person who understands the hearts of others! And she`s only a year older than me!

　　She`s my idol, I only wish I was that strong!

　　Ohh, this is something new! Her ears are red and she`s breathing hard! Is her face red too? At least I think so, she never takes off her mask.�

　　"... K-K-Kiraa&" (Ellie)

　　& oh right, the wife. (monotone)

　　"What is it Ellie? Your face is awfully flu- Uwaaa!" (Extra)

　　Ohh a magnificent body tackle by Ellie! Hey, don`t dodge her! What sort of wife are you!?

　　"C-c-calm down Ellie! We`re in the guild, remember! Think of the t-t-t-time and place!"�(Extra)

　　How dare you deny Ellie! I`m not sure what they`re talking about but it`s obviously urgent! Isn`t it your responsibility to accept all of her?

　　& maybe I should do it?

　　"Here and now works for me!"

　　"NOOOOOO!" (Extra)

　　Ah, they ran outside with a scream. I must soak in Ellie`s gallant form with my very eyes!�

　　No, I mean, I`m worried that they might, uh, embarrass the guild? Yes, that.

　　I quickly dash outside.

　　Ellie`s skillfully closing in on her target! Another magnificent tackle! Damn, a near miss! Oh, another one! And another!�

　　Wooah what`s with this amazingly high level exchange? Those are movements only a veteran Rank B adventurer can pull off! No, they`re easily Rank A!�

　　Ellie is someone who has brought down a Bone Dragon all by herself, so this much is nothing!�

　　& well, there were some unimportant extras too, I guess&

　　Hey don`t use a triple barrier like that! That`s cheating! Gratefully accept Ellie`s b-b-b-body already!

　　Ohhh it was magnificently smashed with one blow!

　　And she got her! As expected of Ellie, truly the fastest scout in town!�

　　She has her target pinned down on the ground! She isn`t getting shaken off despite the struggling!? What a formidable technique!�

　　Oh my! She`s taking her mask off!!!

　　&

　　Th-th-th-th-

　　THAT`S ELLIE`S FACE!?

　　That`s illegal! That`s definitely illegal! There`s no way that`s allowed!

　　Why does she have such a cute face!? It`s completely unfair!!

　　Wait, why did she even-

　　"Mmmmmnnnn!" (Ellie)

　　&

　　"Mmmppfff!"�(Ellie)

　　&

　　"Mmmmhmmhmmhmm!"�(Ellie)

　　&

　　"Mmmmmwah!"�(Ellie)

　　"*Haaah haah haah*& are you *haaah* satisfied yet? *haaah*" (Extra)

　　"MMmmmm �*Slurp* *Lick* *Smack*" (Ellie)

　　* * *

　　Huh? Where am I?

　　Ah, I`m in the guild staff break room.

　　Why am I- Woah!

　　I`m feeling light headed? Did I faint? How come?

　　Let`s see, the last thing I remember is&

　　*Slurp* *Lick* *Smack*

　　& Ellie licking and smacking her lips.

　　That was& strange& I don`t& why did&�

　　This feeling is unfamiliar but& it`s not a bad thing& right?

　　&

　　I wonder if she`ll let me keep some of her blood next time?

　　* * *

　　Is& is that-

　　"Good day Carla." (Ellie)

　　IT IS!

　　Ahhh I`m about to scream for for joy! Ellie`s finally back after all this time! And it`s a rare occasion where there are no extras!

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　　She disappeared for a month and a half! I`ve been really lonely the whole time! I felt so down I barely had the courage to get out of bed! But I did it anyway! Because one day she might come back!

　　And! She! Did! Kyaaaaa!

　　Ah no good, no good, I can`t run wild! I must not embarrass myself here.

　　"Good day Ellie! How can I help you today?" (Carla)

　　"I`d like to turn in proof of subjugation." (Ellie)

　　Oohh, it`s another heavy bag this time!

　　"Of course, just a minute please." (Carla)

　　I want to keep it! I want to keep them all! But I can`t, it`s vexing but I can`t!

　　&

　　Maybe I can buy them from the guild? I`ll ask the bean counters while they`re processing the reward.

　　* * *

　　"-and this is your reward. Please confirm the amount." (Carla)

　　Obviously it`s all there. I wouldn`t dare do something insulting like try to cheat Ellie!

　　"That`s okay. Thank you. Bye Carla." (Ellie)

　　Ah she said it again! I`m so glad!

　　"Good bye Ellie!" (Carla)

　　I send her off with a wave and a smile! Good job me! Hahaha& ha&

　　&

　　I wonder where she`s going in such a hurry?�

　　&

　　"Boss I`m taking a break okay!?"

　　I shout towards the back room.

　　Let`s follow her and make sure she`s not in any trouble!

　　* * *

　　So she`s celebrating? But why in there? That werewolf bar is known as a place where ruffians and hooligans gather. There`s even rumors of this one dwarf that wrecks the place every time she visits and even KO`d a guard in one punch. That`s scary!

　　I wonder if Ellie is okay in there? Those werewolves get pretty nasty when they`re drunk.

　　"GYAAAAA!" (Muffled scream)

　　Ohhh! There goes someone`s arm huh?

　　I want to peek inside but I can`t, she`ll know I followed her!

　　Ah, it`s already night out!? No good I better get back befo-

　　"Well hello there girlie!" (Silver-haired Werewolf)

　　Eeeeeeep! Who is that? One of the regulars! No good, nothing good will come from this!

　　"That is& um.. I`ll be goi-" (Carla)

　　Let`s quickly leave before this gets weird.

　　"Don`t be such a spoilsport! Wanna come in for a drink? I promise you`ll never forget it!"�(Silver-haired Werewolf)

　　Why is this fuzzball hitting on me! I`m human you know! Go find a mutt in a back alley somewhere!

　　"Tha-that`s not necessary. I`ll be g-going now." (Carla)

　　I stand no chance, I have to run. Now!

　　"Waaait right there! Don`t be so rude!"�(Silver-haired Werewolf)

　　Waaah he stood in my way!�

　　"Just one drink! It`s great you know! It`s on the house, trust me you`ll love it!"�(Silver-haired燱erewolf)

　　NO, get your arm off me! Stay away! SOMEONE SAAAAVE MEEEEEEE!

　　*Snap*

　　"GYAAAAAAAAA!"�(Silver-haired燱erewolf)

　　Huh? HUH!!?

　　"Hey Frank. Go back home and think properly about what you were doing." (Ellie)

　　"AAARGH! YEAH! Yeah! Sure Ellie! HHNNNNNRRrrgh that was a good one! Catch ya later! RRrgh!" (Silver-haired燱erewolf)

　　"Bye Frank." (Ellie)

　　What& just happened? That guy with the silver fur just obediently left? After a compound fracture like that!?

　　"Are you okay Carla?" (Ellie)

　　"Wah! Yes, I`m okay& thank you& Ellie..." (Carla)

　　She saved me! I`m glad! Super glad! I`m so happy I could die!!

　　But& this is wrong! I`m not worthy like this!

　　"Ellie, I`m& I`m sorry& I was following you around& and then&" (Carla)

　　"I know. I don`t mind. Since you`re a fan." (Ellie)

　　A fan?

　　...

　　Ah so that`s what this is! I see, I just admire Ellie way too much! That`s what this is about!

　　"Yes! That`s exactly it. However! I`m sorry you had to attack that guy because of me!" (Carla)

　　That`s right! Ellie only attacks in self defense! Or defense of others. Like me! Despite the difference in strength she never throws the first punch! She`s so noble and kind!

　　"D-don`t worry about it. Frank just wanted a drinking buddy.

　　But Frank is too pushy so I have to punish him often." (Ellie)

　　"I& see&" (Carla)

　　And since this Frank is a werewolf, he heals too fast and doesn`t learn his lesson.

　　"I`m going back to Kira now. You be careful. Bye Carla." (Ellie)

　　Ellie walks back into the bar and joins the festivities.

　　&

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　　Maybe I can get her to break my arm too?

　　Then it would heal wrong and she`d have to take responsibility and re-break it!�

　　Hehehehehe...