VRMMO 38.2

The elder Daemon and Harry, the warrior head, approached me as I was rewarding Pochi. Their dark skin paled at the sight of the devastation below the cliff.

As usual, I was asked to do a favor for the elder who had detected the goblin attack... Huh? When did they start calling me by my name instead of [Witch]?

And it was "Witch" before, but now it was followed by "-sama"....well, not like I mind it.

"Well, then, collect the goblin's magic stone."

I won't work for free, either. I asked them to collect all the magic stones.

" All right, everyone!"

""Uooh!""

I thought they would be reluctant because there were more than 1,000 bodies left in good condition, but when Harry called out to them, women, children, and even elderly people came running from the village, all smiling and ready to deal with the situation.

What was wrong with them? Could it be that they have become more friendly?

A few weeks ago, I was able to read an old book called "The Forbidden Book" in the church dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.

It truly was a "forbidden book." It contained no dangerous magic that could destroy the world, nor any sealed and dangerous existence, but was simply a history book about Daemons.

It was just a history book, but I found out that the area around the Devil's Forest was originally Daemon land, and that Daemons were not ambitious and crude people, but a very cultured race.

This would make the history taught in this country that [Daemon suddenly launched an invasion war and seized the territory of the human race] frowned upon.

It was a dangerous book for the nobility of this country. The fact that this kind of thing remained unburned, must mean that there were still sane people left during those days.

...The upper echelons of the church today, though, were already beyond help.

Not only that, but I was also able to obtain some of the magic letters that I had aimed for.

The [Dragon Breath] I used this time was one of the spells unlocked by that, and other self-enhancement spells such as automatic MP recovery as well as speed increase were also unlocked, so I think I got much closer to my time on the VRMMO in terms of physical combat.

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"If you go to the research building in the magic academy, I'm sure you can buy a small magic stone, since students use them for their classes. Should I write you a letter of introduction?"

"...please."

I felt that some nobleman might get involved, and it might be troublesome, but I want to open up new sales channels, so I should be lenient.

This lady has been a great help to me, you know. My appearance remained the same, but it had been five years since she took care of me. The lady easily wrote a letter of introduction and handed it to me with a smile, then let out a small sigh.

"Witch-san... are there any good men anywhere? Could you please find someone for me?"

"..."

It had certainly been five years.

Well, I might be rambling a bit, but this time I visited the Magic Academy.

I had a letter of introduction written for me, but it was for outsiders to enter the academy, so it was of little use to me as a student.

But there was a simplified map, so I relied on it and went through the school, which was quite large and unnecessary.

"...Where is this place?"

I was lost.

What should I do? At worst, returning in adult form would be easy, but if a subhuman adventurer was found in a place like this, it would be a problem again.

Should I have used the letter of introduction in my adult form from the start? I didn't like the idea that they might say something about me being a subhuman....

"Ah, Carol-san."

"...Eh?"

I turned around when I heard my name being called and saw a cute-looking but skinny and tall boy looking at me with a surprised expression on his face.

"I recognised you right away because you don't look much different as an elf."

"..."

Who was he...? I felt like I recognized him from somewhere.

I tilted my head at the boy, and he chuckled before introducing himself again.

"Can't you tell because I've changed a little? I'm Maro."

"...ahhh."

I remembered. It was a sickly boy I met in the garden of the magician's guild a long time ago. Even now, he doesn't look so healthy. ...I don't remember much about him. Did he have a strong shock to his psyche?

"Maro has grown up, hasn't he?"

"Only in height."

We used to be about the same size, but now there was quite a difference.

"Carol-san, where are you going? I know the area pretty well and I can show you around."

"Nn."

Since he was here, I should take advantage of his kindness. But...did I ever tell him my name?