[Do not put a Scenario Quest Rank #1 request with the Information Guild.]

I've been assassinated three times so far. How am I supposed to fend off an assassin who comes in the middle of the night? One more mention of that person’s name, and they threatened me with an execution order, so I erased it from my memory.

[Comments]
- Was the Scenario Quest Rank #1 username Yuna?
- [OP] Who is that?
- Wow, he really erased it, lol.

[So who is Yuna anyway!!]

Who keeps monopolizing the Scenario Quests!!!

[Comments]
- If you’re curious, make a request with the Information Guild, lol.
- [OP] I just told you, they threatened me with an execution order, you jerk!!
- Too bad, lol.
- Not falling for this one, huh? lol.

Once again today, posts about Yuna were trending.

I threw out other bits of gossip to divert attention, but even so, her influence was still this strong.

Well, it’s inevitable. I ranked first in two consecutive main scenario events.

After finishing up the posts, I headed to the Information Guild in the bustling city of Talisa.

At the café, I gave the password, and I was led to the inquiry room where an elderly woman was seated.

“I’m Cattleya, the Guild Master of Frey Guild.”

“Nice to meet you, Miss Cattleya. What brings you here?”

The Guild Master of the Information Guild greeted me with a warm smile.

“I’d like to talk about our Yuna. You know she joined Frey Guild, right?”
“I’m aware.”

She handed me a cup of tea, and I thanked her as I took a sip; it was sweet.

“I want to use the carrier pigeon item, but I know the Information Guild controls it. Could you lift the restriction for our guild members?”
“That’s not your decision to make.”

The Guild Master’s appearance gradually shifted, revealing her true form.

A forest elf with golden hair and golden eyes stared back at me.

“No one can make decisions regarding the benefactor on their own.”
“So, you’re saying I need Yuna’s permission first…?”

She nodded in agreement, sipping her tea.

“Sigh… Alright. I’ll come back with Yuna next time.”
“That sounds like a good idea.”

After the Frey Guild Master left, shadows emerged as I sat alone, enjoying my tea.

“We’ve delivered the information to the Dark Knights.”
“Good job.”

Their speed was faster than expected, so a clash had occurred due to the delay in delivering the information requested by the Dark Knights.

According to our informant, the scene had been like a hellscape.

Even after reviewing the report several times, I still couldn’t believe it.

A single summoner managed to summon thousands of creatures capable of destroying an entire city… or even a nation.

And that was only a rough estimate observed from a distance since it was too dangerous to approach.

Clutching the report with trembling hands, I made a vow once again.

Anything that obstructed the benefactor’s path would be dealt with by us.

\*\*\*

“What should I do?”
“Kkyuu…”

The navigation was pointing toward the ocean. Was it telling me to go in there?

How am I supposed to breathe underwater!?

“Can you breathe underwater?”
“Kkyuu!”

Yongyong, putting on a show, bragged that he’d lived underwater for a thousand years.

I patted his head as I tried to think of another option, but nothing came to mind.

Oh, right, what was that item I received after clearing the last Scenario Quest?

I opened my inventory to check the rewards and found a random box.

「A box containing something essential for the Traveler.」
It can provide the item you most need.

Opening the box, a golden light shone out, revealing… a pacifier?

「Golden Pacifier」
Equipping it allows you to breathe underwater.

As Yongyong looked at the pacifier in my hand, he almost snickered.

“If you laugh, no dinner.”
“…”

Turning his head away, Yongyong tried desperately to stifle his laughter.

With a sigh, I put the pacifier in my mouth, and a wave of self-consciousness washed over me.

Did I really need to go to Atlantis this badly?

I let out a sigh with the pacifier still in my mouth, producing an adorable sound.

“Squeak, squeak!”

Finally, Yongyong couldn’t hold it in anymore and burst out laughing.

I took out the pacifier and glared at him.

“No dinner.”
“Kkyuu!”

I put the pacifier back in and dipped my face into the seawater. I could really breathe!

The problem is, I’m not a strong swimmer…

As I entered the ocean, a transparent bubble formed around me.

[Activating the Treasure Map effect to generate a “Bubble.”]

「Bubble」
Helps you move freely underwater.

Couldn’t it have told me that earlier!?

Following the navigation’s guidance, I moved forward, marveling at the mysteries of the underwater world.

As I advanced, I noticed something in the distance.

A sunken city.

I could see Atlantis, but there was a giant octopus guarding the entrance.

It was so massive that I could only see part of its body with the naked eye.

[Warning: Kraken sighted ahead. Proceed with caution.]

I wanted to say something, but with the pacifier in my mouth, I couldn’t speak.

How was I supposed to get past it? As I pondered, the Kraken’s enormous eye locked onto me, sending shivers down my spine.

A voice echoed in my ears.

[Turn back.]

“Squeak, squeak!”

With the pacifier in my mouth, all I could say was “squeak”!

I gestured desperately, pleading to be let through, but the Kraken remained firm.

[Turn back.]

Just as I was about to give up, Yongyong looked up and made eye contact with the Kraken.

[You are…?]

The Kraken remained silent for a while before slowly rising.

[You may enter. For the sake of an old friend, I grant you passage.]

An old friend…?

Yongyong!?

But he was only just born! Did it mistake him for someone else?

Ah, must be old age.

Feeling a bit sorry for it, I took out a mana stone from my spatial pocket and approached to offer it. A massive tentacle reached out, snatching the mana stone from my hand and swallowing it in one gulp.

[I will repay this kindness.]

As I entered the city, I felt a barrier dissolve around me, and the bubble vanished, revealing that there was air.

[You have entered Atlantis for the first time.]
Gained 100,000 Reputation Points.

I removed the pacifier, took a deep breath of the refreshing air, and looked around the city, only to find it completely in ruins.

With a sigh, I touched a nearby wall.

“Clunk…”

A hidden passage to the underground revealed itself as a brick slid away.

Descending the stairs, I found a concealed chamber below.

[You have discovered a hidden location in Atlantis.]
Gained 100,000 Reputation Points.

[You have exceeded the required amount of Reputation Points.]
[You have exceeded the required amount of Reputation Points.]
[You have exceeded the required amount of Reputation Points.]

“Use Reputation Points.”

《Reputation Shop》

[Equipment]
[Accessories]
[Consumables]
[Miscellaneous]

I checked the Reputation Shop after the notifications, but it hadn’t changed since last time.

There wasn’t anything I wanted, so should I try another random draw!?

[Miscellaneous]
Random Draw - 10,000P

“Kkyuu.”
“Don’t worry. I believe in you, and you believe in me.”
“Kkyuu!?”

\*\*\*

[You have purchased a Random Draw.]
Congratulations! You have obtained *Iced Hot Chocolate*!

「Iced Hot Chocolate」
Hot chocolate with ice cubes.

[You have purchased a Random Draw.]
Congratulations! You have obtained *Mint Chocolate Fish Bread*!

「Mint Chocolate Fish Bread」
Fish-shaped bread filled with mint chocolate.

[You have purchased a Random Draw.]
Congratulations! You have obtained *??? Box*!

「??? Box」
Randomly contains ???

I drew… another random draw!? This is ridiculous!

After spending hundreds of thousands of points, all I got was a pile of junk and the ??? Box.

With a heart full of hope, I opened the ??? Box and found… a spellbook.

「Job-Specific Spellbook」
Gain a skill that suits your job.

“Jackpot!!!”
“Kkyuu!”

Yongyong, excited by my reaction, urged me to use it immediately.

With a mix of anticipation and excitement, I opened the book, and it dissolved into light.

[You have used the Job-Specific Spellbook.]
Acquired Passive Skill: *Devotion (殉愛)*.

「Devotion (殉愛)」
As much as you love your summoned creatures, they will love you in return.
[“For you, I’d do anything.”]

After acquiring the skill, I looked at Yongyong, who tilted his head in curiosity.

“So, do you feel anything?”
“Kkyuu.”

My faithful Yongyong urged me to continue searching.

Do I need to show him more love…?

“I love you!”
“Kkyuu!”

He told me to quit the nonsense and get on with the search.

“…”