I Became A System

Finally... Ellena is starting to embrace my idea! Was it because she finally understood and realized the purpose of it?

Eh... I don't want to sound manipulative. Though I only want what's best for her, I can't dominate her decisions as I also want her to be independent and mature, enough to learn from mistakes and improve.

I haven't asked her this. Will she become a ruthless figure or not? Nevertheless, it's not important. I'm just happy that she's starting to get serious about her future.

She's thinking carefully. Making wise decisions, like earlier when she was talking with Yskaen. Though there are plenty of directors in the guild, Ellena seems to be casual to him.

I wonder. Did she see anything from him? I can't fathom it. However, it's still a celebration worthy of mention.

"Hey, Ellena. How come you come up with that decision?" I asked as we ventured out of the building.

'Hm? Well, I was thinking of if you're in my shoes, what will you do?'

"..."

I was speechless. I am literally speechless. Hands down to you. You got it, Ellena.

After some seconds, I snickered in delight. This isn't the first time, but this incident will greatly benefit her future.

Her talk with Yskaen resulted in a match with Verxal. However, he wouldn't know that he'd be fighting Ellena since she's Noelle 'The Masked Monster'.

Despite that, Yskaen just gave her an assurance that he'd send some details after organizing. He even promised that it wouldn't take a week. 

Thus, I asked what Ellena's plan was after this, before the supposed friendly match.

'I'm thinking of visiting Selena. I missed her and I have some questions,' she said.

I guess I have a grasp of this idea.

"Was it because of Uno?" I asked.

I wasn't sure if that face of Uno bothered her that much. But since she opened it up, I am now sure that she is.

'Yes, I want to ask her if she has a twin.'

"I see... Then, how will we go back to Phlabian first?" I murmured as I cast my gaze around the surrounding.

We are currently in front of the flying ship, hoping for a chance to meet Manny. It was a mistake not asking Yskaen. She got impatient in that room and eventually left.

A few minutes later, after standing like some lost child in front of the ship, someone approached her. It was a staff, I guess. He is wearing a fitted elastic clothing set. His gear was made for the purpose of increasing his mobility. Is he a fighter or an operator of some mecha? 

By the way, this place seems too futuristic and advanced in this world. I can barely imagine the real potential of this world. I can safely assume that there is someone who is monopolizing some technology and artifacts.

Like the temple, where they are the only ones who can distinguish rune types.

"Excuse me, do you have any business on the ship?" The guy asked.

"Although I don't know if it's considered a business, I want to know how I can go back to the Phlabian City. I was brought here for questioning." Ellena said, disclosing some important details so that she would be accommodated.

"Oh. If that's the problem, please climb on the ship. It will go back in a few hours. We're bringing some cargo to Phlabian."

"Oh, is that so? Thank you." Ellena sent her gratitude before climbing the stairs to the ship.

When we got there, we didn't bother others and just returned to the room she used. Thankfully, the ship wasn't closed to the public. Thus, her room was still vacant as she got it first.

Without being aware, as I thought that we were also bored, the time passed so fast that we returned to the Phlabian City. It was also 2 days, not realizing it was bothersome.

Ellena left the ship, climbed down, and saw ourselves in the plain where we rode the ship first.

Now, what's Ellena's plan for this day?

"Let's go to the inn. I rented a room for a week but after the incidents, I would be compensating for not booking out."

I didn't respond and just followed her to the city.

It took an hour to travel since it was some distance from the city. After that, we finally entered the city and headed to the inn without wasting any effort in the crowds.

The businesses were still blooming as usual. And thinking of it, I wonder what happened to her cousin who planned to start a business. It was Quin who said it, and it made me curious about her capabilities.

We finally reached the inn and got to compensate 10 silvers for not booking out. Ellena paid higher than the standard price of a night since the room wasn't used because of her not booking out.

After that, she rented the room again for a month to be sure that she'd come back here after returning to Azmar.

Sighs... These feel like busy days for me, huh?

And after that, without eating dinner, Ellena sank her body into the bed and rested, calling it a day.

***

Another day came and we planned to go to Azmar. However, we still need to report to the guild so that Ellena can update her card.

But before that, we need to dump the waste we've got inside her Inventory. So we visited a shop first. But in actuality, it was a shop owned by a famous merchant in the city.

"Hm... This feels like we are going to be dealing with some tycoon." I mumbled after we were led into a mansion.

After visiting a shop, the shopkeeper discovered that Ellena had a great stock of Evergreen Monkey's materials and other monsters from the test forest. She was extremely admired and accommodated that she got a chance to have a deal with the owner. 

Well, it's because the shop doesn't have enough money to cover the cost of all the materials Ellena has.

Right now, we are in front of the gate of one of the wealthiest merchants in Phlabian City and the 5th rank of most influential in the same city.

"This is going to be a hectic situation to handle.. I wonder how things will go."