"Milim's Adventurer Challenge" concluded in just a few minutes.
On the stage, Milim's twin pigtails gently swayed in the breeze, and her sapphire-like eyes held a hint of boredom.
She stood with her hands on her hips, scanning the silent Adventurers below.
"Hey, hey, is that it? Weren't there many people who wanted to challenge me just now? Why are you all hiding your heads?"
Below, several Adventurers exchanged glances, their faces pale.
The scene just now was vivid in their minds—
Besides Saeko Busujima, the first challenger had barely leaped onto the stage and hadn't even drawn his sword before Milim gently pushed him. He flew ten meters like a kite with a broken string, landing in a daze;
The second, relying on his speed advantage, charged forward, only to have Milim grab his wrist with one hand and lightly toss him directly into the audience;
The third attempted a ranged magical attack, but his incantation was only halfway through when an invisible force "617" suppressed him. His magic instantly collapsed, and he knelt on the ground, unable to rise.
Three battles, three victories, swift and decisive, without even using her true power.
The Adventurers finally realized—this young girl with twin pigtails was an existence they simply couldn't contend with.
Her strength was unfathomable, like an abyss.
"...No one dares to come up?"
Milim pouted.
"So boring."
Just then, Chen Hai walked to the side of the arena and looked at Milim on it.
"Milim, your challenge has no more challengers, we should go."
Milim turned to look at him, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes.
"Hmph, they don't dare to fight, it's not fun at all."
"Let's go."
Chen Hai smiled.
"I'll take you to a good place."
So, Chen Hai, accompanied by Milim, Izawa Shizue, and the recently reunited Saeko Busujima, left the plaza and headed to the Adventurers' Guild Hall's Guild Master's office.
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At the same time.
Adventurers' Guild Headquarters.
After hearing the news that 'Guild Master Chen Hai had returned to Orario', Eina put down her work and began preparing things Chen Hai might need.
Wine, drinks, delicacies, and recent Dungeon exploration reports, etc.
"Quick! Bring out the best wine! And snacks! Lord Chen Hai has just returned, we mustn't be negligent!"
"Yes, yes, yes! It'll be ready right away!"
"I heard Lord Chen Hai brought back a very powerful person this time? Is it true or false?"
"Stop talking, get to work!"
As everyone was busy, Chen Hai pushed open the door and arrived at the back courtyard of the Adventurers' Guild Hall.
Seeing the Guild Master himself appear, everyone immediately bowed.
"Lord Chen Hai!"
"Don't be nervous."
Chen Hai waved his hand.
"Be at ease."
After saying this, he led Milim and the others through the corridor, up the stairs, and finally arrived at the office.
As soon as Milim entered, she was attracted by the luxurious office.
"Wow! This place is even more exquisite than my castle!"
Izawa Shizue couldn't help but ask.
"Milim is worshipped by those people, so she should live in a large palace, right?"
"No, I don't like places that are too big, because those places are always disturbed by people, which is super annoying."
Milim was still so carefree...
Just then, the office door was pushed open again.
"Chen Hai-kun!"
Rei Miyamoto rushed in.
"You're finally back!"
Saya Takagi followed close behind, pushing up her glasses, her face full of excitement.
"Chen Hai-kun! We heard you were back, so we came to see you!"
"Long time no see."
Chen Hai greeted them with a smile.
"How have you been lately?"
"Everything's great!"
Rei Miyamoto puffed out her chest.
"I'm learning with Orario's security force."
"And I..."
Saya Takagi pushed up her glasses again.
"Besides confirming those documents with my mother, I've recently become interested in 'researching magic.'"
"Why?"
"Some documents mentioned 'self-created magic' and such. These new magics are all learned from scratch, right? I think I have a chance to try it."
Saya Takagi gave her reason with a serious expression.
As they chatted, Milim, standing nearby, curiously observed them.
"Oh? So you're Chen Hai's friends in this world?"
"Friends?!"
Rei Miyamoto was startled.
"We're more like Chen Hai-kun's subordinates now, because he's our savior!"
"Is that so?"
Milim tilted her head, then suddenly grinned and leaned closer to them.
"Then you've missed out on a lot of interesting stories about Chen Hai."
"What?"
This made Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi both pause.
Then Milim began to chat about the interesting things she and Chen Hai did in her world.
The story of their initial conflict and eventual friendship;
The daily routine of making delicious food;
Their time together celebrating the establishment of the Federation;
And... their private fun at night.
Of course, some topics were interrupted by Chen Hai... After listening, Rei Miyamoto and Saya Takagi both became interested.
Because the life Milim described was much more interesting than their current lives.
Most importantly, they could stay by Chen Hai's side.
"Before all that, let's do introductions..."
Only then did Chen Hai remember.
She had the girls present introduce themselves.
Mainly to let Saeko Busujima and the others get to know Milim from that time i got reincarnated as a slime, as well as Shizue Izawa.
"Anyway, being an Adventurer seems really interesting. Lately, Saeko-senpai's Dungeon explorations have been full of fun, right? And she can keep getting stronger."
Rei Miyamoto murmured softly.
"That's right, I suddenly want to become an Adventurer!"
"Exactly."
"Why don't we give it a try?"
The two girls suddenly became interested in 'becoming Adventurers.'
Just then, the office door was pushed open again.
"Chen Hai-kun!"
Yuriko Takagi and Shizuka Marikawa walked in, their faces full of concern.
"You're finally back! How have you been these past few days? Have you been eating well? Have you been injured?"
"I'm fine."
Chen Hai stated that there were no problems.
However, the two 'older ladies' did not stop their warm inquiries, but instead chatted about their lives during this period and whether future adventures would require more preparation... Seeing this, Milim immediately went to Chen Hai's side and hugged his arm.
"Don't worry, I'll arrange everything for Chen Hai!"
"Oh my, who is this lovely little girl...?"
Shizuka Marikawa's gaze then fell on Milim.
"I'm not a little girl, I'm a Demon Lord!"
Milim emphasized her identity.
However, neither Shizuka Marikawa nor Yuriko Takagi took her seriously, instead asking questions like whether she wanted snacks.
Well... Milim was indeed 'defeated' by the snacks.
Looking at the lively scene, Chen Hai sat in his seat and let out a sigh.
This adventure to the that time i got reincarnated as a slime plane, as it stands, was very valuable!