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Chapter 21: The Round-Faced, Pointy-Mouthed Bald Phantom Thief

"The Grand Duchy of Kandela, where we are now, is a very small and weak nation," Feidric explained. "It covers less than 120,000 square kilometers and has a population of under half a million. There are very few adventurers here, and even fewer spellcasters. Naturally, no one would open a magic shop in such a backwater; there simply aren't enough customers, and those who are here are too poor."

"As for Storage Rings, they're even rarer and more valuable. You'd likely have to go to Hethe...

Chapter 20: The First Time Experiencing the Frustration of Having Too Much Money

Cipher had initially planned to take only a hundred or two Gold Dragons—just enough to get by. Despite being a thief, she still considered herself a decent person. She had no grudge against the Braun Family and wouldn't steal anything of particular importance.

But now it seemed that if she only took that small amount, the Brauns might not even notice they'd been robbed.

In that case, she wouldn't hold back. Cipher opened the shoulder bag she had just bought that day and began gr...

Chapter 19: Cipher: Enough Pretending, Time to Cheat

In movies and TV shows, studies always seem to have secret rooms. The way to open them is usually by twisting a lamp or pressing a specific book on the bookshelf. Cipher decided to try it on a whim, not expecting anything, but to her surprise, it actually worked!

She stood frozen for a few seconds before stepping into the newly revealed secret room.

Since the door's already open, might as well take a peek! She was dying to know what was inside, but... behind the bookshelf...

Chapter 18: A Thief in the House

Unlike Aria, Cipher found the marketplace rather unremarkable. After all, she had witnessed far grander spectacles in her previous life. A mere market? Child's play.

Still, the overwhelming noise caused Cipher's ears to droop, dulling her hearing. The cacophony was so intense it felt like a hammer pounding her skull.

The streets were packed shoulder-to-shoulder with pedestrians, where accidental bumps should have been inevitable. Yet Cipher moved through the crowd with the agility...

Chapter 17: The Commission to Kill the Black Knight

Two days passed, and the carriage was attacked again. This time, the assailants weren't humans, but a group of Goblins.

Unlike their smaller, more primitive cousins, these Goblins were far more intelligent. They wore armor, wielded weapons, and even spoke Common. A few Goblin Shamans could even cast simple magic spells.

More than mere monsters, Goblins resembled an independent, intelligent race, meaning they were theoretically capable of communication.

However, most Goblins ...

Chapter 16: Whatever Choice You Make Is the Right One

In a way, Cipher's single sentence proved more effective than Aria's lengthy persuasion. Cassie's eyes widened. "This... is it really possible?"

To say she didn't want revenge would be a lie. This was the enemy who had murdered her parents! Even now, Cassie remembered every detail of that night with agonizing clarity.

After a brief pause, Aria added, "Of course it's possible! We'll help you get your revenge! That kind of scum deserves to die!"

Cassie frowned, painfully dredg...

Chapter 15: Cassie

"Wh-what's wrong?" Aria stammered, still half-asleep.

"Emmm, it's not a big deal," Cipher replied, "but... the owner of the house we're staying in... she seems to be trying to kill herself."

"???" Aria froze for a moment, stunned. After a two- or three-second delay, she jolted upright, trusting Cipher implicitly. She leaped out of bed and burst into the living room, where she found a young girl holding a small knife to her throat.

"Wait!" Without hesitation, Aria rushed forw...

Chapter 14: A Strange Place to Stay

Afterward, Cipher and Aria went to find the village chief, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties. He pondered for a moment, then pointed in a direction and said, "Go to the fifth house over there and ask for lodging."

It wasn't uncommon for passing adventurers to request lodging. In fact, the village chief often intentionally directed them to the homes of poorer villagers to help them earn some extra income.

Following the chief's directions, Cipher and Aria arrived at ...

Chapter 13: Cipher's Dry Heaves

Aria's one-hit kill of the bandit leader left almost everyone stunned.

Seriously, dude? You were acting so tough, and you got taken down by a little girl in one strike? What a joke!

Even Aria herself was bewildered. She hadn't understood what the bandit leader had been trying to accomplish with his empty-handed flailing, but in the heat of battle, she hadn't had time to overthink it. She'd already unleashed her Divine Smite, so she simply followed through with the strike,...

Chapter 12: The First Battle That Ended in an Instant

Cipher sprinted toward the source of the sound, keeping low to the ground and weaving deftly through the forest instead of taking the main road. Within moments, she spotted a dozen menacing figures armed with cleavers marching directly toward the carriage. It was clear they meant trouble.

Realizing the danger, Cipher quickly retraced her steps and returned to the moving carriage. Waving her arms frantically, she shouted, "Someone's approaching!"

At her warning, the guard driving t...

Chapter 11: Escort Mission

As Cipher sized up the employer, he was naturally scrutinizing the seven adventurers in turn. "Three Silver-ranked, four Bronze-ranked? Just as I expected. This backwater town can't attract any truly skilled adventurers, but they'll have to do."

"I expect you to fulfill your duties and protect me throughout this journey. Rest assured, you'll receive every coin of your agreed-upon reward. Now, prepare yourselves—we depart in half an hour."

Pieck's tone was brusque, but as the emp...

Chapter 10: Male Moms Are the Best!

In addition to the three quests mentioned earlier, the fourth quest seemed particularly generous:

Escort the client to Stone Pine City.

Bronze-ranked Adventurer: 10 Gold Dragons per person

Silver-ranked Adventurer: 50 Gold Dragons per person

"This one pays per person!" Cipher exclaimed. "I think this escort quest sounds great!"

"Eep!"

Suddenly, Aria jumped in surprise, clapping her flat chest. Turning around, the golden-haired girl exclaime...

Chapter 9: Getting Used to Her Body

Cipher hadn't intentionally slowed her pace, yet she moved almost silently. Glancing at Aria, still asleep beside her, she gently pushed the door open and slipped out.

The moment she closed the door, a male voice startled her from nearby. "What are you doing up so early?"

"Eep!" The sudden question sent Cipher leaping backward. Her tail snapped straight, stiff as a rod.

Instinctively, she hopped back a step, but misjudging the distance, she slammed her head against the ceili...

Chapter 8: Girl Talk

After a quick wash, Cipher dried herself with Aria's towel, taking extra care with her hair and cat ears.

As she thought about it, Cipher realized she was currently living off Aria's generosity, eating her food, using her toiletries, and sleeping under her roof. In a way, it made her feel like she was being kept. She couldn't help but feel incredibly lucky to have stumbled upon Aria and her friends; otherwise, she'd still be struggling to find food and shelter.

Thankfully, her hai...

Chapter 7: Bathing

Five loaves of white bread, two plates of smoked meat, and four cups of warm water comprised Cipher and her companions' dinner—a meager meal, to say the least.

While Aria placed the order, Cipher deliberately studied the menu. Each loaf of white bread cost 5 Copper Oaks, a plate of smoked meat was 1 Silver Lion, and the warm water was complimentary. The total came to 4.5 Silver Lions.

After a brief conversation, Cipher had grasped the world's currency system. The most valuable u...

Chapter 6: Sweating Already, Little Bro?

Cipher deliberately wiggled her ears, discovering that even the slightest adjustment in their angle could completely change the direction of the sounds she heard.

This gave her a significant advantage: she could selectively activate her Super Hearing to focus on specific locations. If she didn't want to hear anything, she could simply droop her ears to block out unwanted noise, preventing it from disturbing her sleep.

Watching Aria finish packing, Cipher waved goodbye. "I'm headin...

Chapter 5: The Penniless Cat

"Wait, wait... two rooms?!" Cipher froze, stopping Aria. "What do you mean by 'two rooms'?"

Aria replied matter-of-factly, "Of course, you and I would share one, and Douglas and Feidric would share the other. It's the most cost-effective arrangement."

"But... we've only just met! Isn't that a bit awkward?" Cipher couldn't help but take a step back. She had only recently transformed into a girl and hadn't even fully explored her own body yet. Sleeping in the same room as another gi...

Chapter 4: The Self-Proclaimed Hero Party

"Hooray!" Aria cheered loudly, celebrating the addition of a new member to their party.

"But..." The Mage-Robed Youth started to protest, but Douglas clapped him on the shoulder. "What's the harm? She's clearly not a bad person. What's wrong with having another cute and pretty companion?"

The Mage-Robed Youth clicked his tongue. "You're only so eager to let her join because she's pretty, aren't you?"

"Ahem—" Douglas, a towering man nearly two meters tall, awkwardly averted...

Chapter 3: The Classic Tank, Healer, and DPS Combination?

Seeing the situation, the previously wary man's expression shifted to one of exasperated disbelief. Indeed, who would ambush someone with a headbutt? he thought.

He recalled an old proverb from the Eastern Ancient Kingdom about waiting by a tree for a rabbit to run into it, but he'd never heard of waiting by a tree for a cat.

The young girl continued, "I don't know what happened, but she clearly needs help, right?"

As she spoke, a soft green light glowed in her palm...

Chapter 2: Rocket Headbutt

"Ouch!"

She'd fallen before, but this time felt distinctly different. Her chest had clearly taken the brunt of the impact.

Cipher quickly scrambled to her feet, grimacing as she rubbed her chest. "Hiss... That didn't... didn't hurt as much as I expected?"

It felt like being gently tapped by a fist. Not entirely painless, but far from painful.

Could it be that the thick frontal armor actually cushioned the blow?

No, no, no, that's scientifically impos...