-No One's P.oV-

After arriving and sleeping the night in the village, everyone headed to another building which is filled with silks and such.

Cabos: This is where we manufacture silk, our town's local specialty.

Cattleya: We need to return to the royal capital after trading our flour for their silk thread and fabric to finish our training.

Yuna: I see.

All of you looked around and admired the silks and fabrics that were placed inside the shelves.

Shia: Isn't this fabric beautiful? It would look so good on you, Miss Yuna.

The girls then imagined what Yuna looked like with the Silk that Shia suggested.

Cattleya: No, this one would look better on Miss Yuna.

The girls then imagined what Yuna looked like with the Silk that Cattleya also suggested.

Yuna: *Awkward* No, I'm not really into stuff like that...

While the girls including Gawr Gura were having fun with the silks and thinking about something creative with the designs of the clothing. You, Timole, and Marix were standing next to each other as manly men...

Timol: The girls have gotten really close, Mister (Y/N).

(Y/N): *Nods* Uh--huh. They're just doing girly stuff, nothing else.

Timol: *Nervous chukle* Ahaha...I see, I see.

Marix: Timol, do you remember when monsters attacked the royal capital a little while back?

Timol: Huh? Oh, yeah.

Upon hearing those words, your eyes widened in surprise because it was you, Yuna, and Gura who took down the monsters outside of the Royal Capital due to the Ghoulzam's revenge on the King.

Timol: My father secretly told me that three amazing adventurers defeated those monsters and protected the capital.

Marix: I was so moved by how amazing adventurers are after I heard the story. That's why I was looking forward to hearing about the adventurers of our escort.

Marix bites his lip and is about to say something bad about you three, but stops himself since he remembered your conversation with him from last night.

Timol: *Curious* Marix, something the matter?

Marix: *Dissmissive* No, it's nothing.

Alphax: *Telepathic* (Wow, he must've stopped himself before badmouthing us, Master.)

(Y/N): *Replies back Telepathically* (I know that.)

You thought to yourself with an observed expression.

But suddenly...

???: Pops!

A man comes into the building in a rushed manner.

Cabos: Garan! What's wrong? We have guests with us right now.

The man named "Garan" panted to catch his breath before saying...

Garan: Monsters! Monsters have appeared!

Hearing those words caused everyone's mouth to drop out of shock.

Cabos: What?! Wh-What kind of monsters? Where did they appear?!

Marix: *Steps in with a determined expression* Please tell us, as well. Maybe we can be of help to you.

-Very Short Time Skip-

Garan: Goblins have appeared near our silkworm nest! I managed to escape, but there are still villagers trapped in the shed!

Gura: *Curious* Silkworm nest? Where is that?

Cabos: *Points* It's near the mountainside over there. *Holds his head in frustration* If the nest is destroyed, our village specialty will...No! It's more important to save the villagers!

Garan: But Pops! There were more than ten goblins! We can't handle them on our own...

Everyone was shocked upon hearing the information they just received from Garan.

Cabos: It'll take too long to ask adventurers for help...

Marix: *Assertive* We'll go and save them.

Marixa's assertive suggestion gained surprise from everyone.

Marix: People are being attacked, and their lives are in danger. We've got to try and save them. We're the kingdom's students... *Held his right fist up* No, knights!

Timol: You're not a knight yet. Everyone, help me knock some sense into him!

Cattleya: *Supportive* I don't mind helping. Although there are more now, we defeated the goblins yesterday. I can't turn a blind eye if there's a chance we can save lives.

Shia turns to look at you, Gura, and Yuna as if she is expecting your approval to help. Yuna smiled, and both you and Gura also nodded in reply as a way to show your approval.

Shia: I have some conditions. First, we can't be reckless. We have to retreat if it's too dangerous. And lastly, we will borrow the power of Miss Yuna and her friends' little friends. Won't it be less dangerous if we know where all the monsters are?

Marix: Well...

Cattleya: I agree with Miss Shia.

Kumakyu: Kun~!

Timol: I also agree.

Alphax: *Raised her right thumb up in approval with a nod* Mm!

Bloop: *Nods his head with a grin*

Marix: *Begrudging* Fine. It's true that their little friends are useful.

Yuna: Right.

(Y/N): Now then, must we head off? Can't afford to waste time.

Gura: *Nods* Let's hurry!

Marix: Yes, yes. *Looks back at Garan* Please show us the way.

Garan: Sorry about this!

And just like that, Garan led the way while all of you followed behind him.

-Mini Time Skip-

While heading to the silkworm nest on foot...

Yuna: Two monsters, coming from the right.

Gura: *Sniffs* Three monsters, coming from our left.

Five goblins came out from the bushes until Shia, Timol, Marix, and Cattleya brought out their weapons and took them down.

Garan: *Amazed* Wow! As expected of students from the Royal Academy!

Marix: *Panting* No, this is nothing. Let's keep moving.

Garan: Yeah the mountainside shed is right in front of us!

(Y/N): But before we do that, we must rest for a bit.

Garan: Why?!

Marix: *Impatient* There are people that need our help just ahead of us!

(Y/N): *Firm* I understand, but everyone is tired. Rushing forward while being tired is dangerous if you're not rested well.

Shia: *Supportive* That's right. You promised me that you wouldn't be reckless.

Garan: *Apologetic* Y-You're right. I'm sorry.

Marix: *Begrudging* Fine!

Not long after, the students drank water from their canteen to hydrate themselves. Cattleya then notices that Yuna is petting Kumayuru and Kumakyu. Gura was playing with Bloop who was running around Gura in circles. You were doing some coin tricks while Alphax was watching in awe.

Cattleya: Aren't you three tired?

Yuna: Well, we're adventurers. We're used to it, *Looks at (Y/N) and Gura* isn't that right, you two? (Actually, I've never trained myself for this. I'm a shut-in with OP bear equipment!)

Gura: *Nods with a smile* That's right! (Not really though...)

(Y/N): *Nods* Yes. We took a bit of training and exercises from time to time. (I haven't trained using this outfit, but I did exercise just to be healthy before I came here.)

Everyone was in awe upon hearing that while Marix clenched his canteen in annoyance which Alphax took notice of.

Alphax: (Whoa, temper there, bud!)

...

Not long after, everyone arrived at the silkworm nest and saw the goblins banging on the shed itself around it.

Timol fires out a fireball to create a distraction before Shia, Timol, Marix, and Cattleya jump out from the bushes and start slaying down the goblins with all they've got.

Marix takes command of his classmates to take down the goblins that are surrounding the shed. Timol cast a fireball onto the goblin that was lunging down at him and it was a direct hit. However, the goblin survives the fireball and goes over to you until you perform a left-backhanded slap onto the Gobiln's face which sends the goblin flying into the skies and shocks everyone except for Yuna and Gura.

Gura: Keep focused, everyone!

Yuna: There are five more coming!

Marix: (Huh? Just now, didn't Yuna tell us before the bears said anything? Did (Y/N) and Gura also not tell us as well?)

(Y/N): Up front!

You tell them as Marix and his classmates begin taking the remaining goblins.

...

Not long after, Garan went inside and helped the other survivors inside the Shed.

Garan: Gwen! Geld! The students from the royal capital saved us!

Geld: You saved us!

Gewn: Thank you!

A few of the villagers thanked you all while Marix himself was satisfied that he completed the mission to protect the village. However...

Geld: But why did so many goblins suddenly appear?

Gewn: These guys looked like they were trying to get in the shed more than trying to destroy it.

That is when Alphax sniffed something that was dangerous and said...

Alphax: *Stern* I think there's a reason why...

Marix: Huh? What is it?

Yuna: No, it's already too late.

Gura: *Urgent* Everyone, get away from there!

Suddenly, something appeared above the cliff and landed down on the shed which caused a huge gust of wind upon impact.

Marix: Why?

Cattleya: No way...

Timol: That's...a black tiger!

All of you witnessed the Black Tiger eating the goblin alive and swallowing it.

Marix: *Realizes* I see! Those goblins were trying to run away from it!

The Black Tiger turns its attention with its piercing gaze toward everyone, indicating that all of you are its next meal. Matrix, on the other hand, was inflicted with fear due to the Black Tiger's red eyes until...

Marix: I-I'll stay here as bait while you guys run for it!

Marix's answer caused shock among the group.

Shia/Timol/Cattleya: Marix!

Marix: *Apologetic* I'll take responsibility since this is my fault.

Yuna was shocked at first, but a smile formed on her face as if Marix showed his courage. Gawr Gura was shocked, thinking that Marix was making a stupid decision. You, on the other hand, were surprised but showed a bit of annoyance because either Marix was brave or foolish to face the Black Tiger despite their not in their level to face the creature.

Shia: We decided to do this together. It's not your fault, Marix.

Cattleya and Timol nodded their heads in agreement with Shia's supportive decision.

Marix: *Determined* Take Mister Garan and the others and run. I'll try to buy as much time as I can!

Timol then appears with his staff and has a face that is mixed with nervousness and determination.

Timol: Two people can buy more time. Whoever it decides to attack first is totally up to chance.

Marix: Heh, you're acting pretty cool, but your hand is shaking.

Timol: Yours too, Marix.

Both Marix and Timol giggled at each other during their little talk until the Black Tiger made its move.

Marix: Run once we attack!

Cattleya: Marix...Timol...

Shia looks at you, Gura, and Yuna with tears in her eyes as if she wants you three to join in on the fight.

Yuna smiles as she looks at Gura who reluctantly nods because she doesn't want Marix and his classmates to die young. Yuna looks over to you and sees that you sighed and nodded as if to say... "I guess it can't be helped."

Marix: Let's do this, Timol.

Timol: Yeah.

As Marix and Timol were about to make their move, but Gura grabbed their cloaks behind them as if to stop them from what they were doing.

Gura: Hold it, you two. We do appreciate you two being heroes and all, but I'm afraid we can't go anywhere.

Marix: Huh?

Timol: What do you mean by that, Miss Gura?

Yuna: We're already surrounded by more than a hundred wolves.

Upon hearing that information, everyone looked around to see wolves behind the trees with their glowing red eyes.

(Y/N): If we go now, they're going to follow us and gnaw us alive while heading to the village. We can't risk it.

Marix: When did they...

That is when Gura, Yuna, and you begin to approach the Black Tiger together.

Yuna: This is a job for adventurers.

Marix: W-Wait! There's no way you three can win against them!

Yuna: Kumayuru, Kumakyu...Keep the wolves in check while protecting everyone.

(Y/N): Alphax, you do the same as well.

Gura: Same for you, Bloop!

That is when Alphax, Kumayuru, Kumakyu, and Bloop all transformed into their normal forms.

Cattleya: The animals...

Timol: They all grew!

Marix: But why is a Shark floating and breathing on land?!

Yuna: (Plot.)

Gura: Hey Shia, take care of everyone for us, will ya?

Shia: Yes, I understand.

That is when you, Gura, and Yuna begin to approach the Black Tiger.

Marix: Shia, why aren't you stopping them?!

Shia: Leave this to Miss Yuna, Mister (Y/N), and Miss Gura.

Marix: I can't do that! This is all my fault!

(Y/N): Don't blame yourself just because you and your friends saved the villagers. However, you'd be a fool to take on a Black Tiger despite the danger you were in. You're just asking for a death wish nonetheless and we can't let you do that since you're too young to die and have a future up ahead.

Marix was taken aback by your words. Everyone begins to watch you, Gura, and Yuna begin to have a face-off against the Black Tiger.

Yuna: *Whispers* (Y/N), Gura, we need that pelt. We need Fina to harvest it for us.

You and Gura looked at Yuna with surprised expressions but decided to ask her about it later until the three of you noticed the Black Tiger going to lunge at you.

Yuna gets in front of you and throws a right punch onto the Black Tiger's face which shocked Yuna's display of strength.

The Black Tiger then goes to attack you three again, but you, Yuna, and Gura spread out as the Black Tiger pounces on Yuna who easily dodges its attacks. Yuna then uses her wind powers to make the Black Tiger fly in the air.

Gawr Gura uses the "Water Shot Barrage" to fire out a barrage of water projectiles to inflict damage onto the Black Tiger until it is followed by you who jumps high in the air to reach the Black Tiger and raises your right leg as it emits a blue flame around it which is your "Flaming Wolf Axe Kick". The heel of your right leg lands a direct hit as it sends the Black Tiger instantly crashing down back to the ground, creating a large crack.

Marix: *Disbelief* What is going on? I thought they were just playing adventurers and bought their experience with money? Aren't they just some animal weirdos?

Shia: No. Mister (Y/N) and his friends are real adventurers who worked hard to get to where they are. Didn't my mother tell you? They've hunted orcs, tiger wolves, and various monsters all by themselves.

Cattleya: She said that, but...

Marix: How could we believe it when they're dressed like that? Shia, you knew they were strong. Why didn't you tell us sooner?

Shia: It was my assignment to keep things civil while you judged them based on the way they looked. You wouldn't have believed me even if I told you, anyway.

While they were talking, you, Yuna, and Gura was busy trying to take down the Black Tiger together because it was a three-against-one. Yuna tries trapping the Black Tiger with sand, but it only broke as the sand projectiles hits Yuna as she fell on her butt to the ground.

The Black Tiger goes to bite down Yuna, but Gawr Gura grabs the Black Tiger's tail and speaks up with a smirk...

Gura: Can't let someone like you touch us!

Gura then begins to spin the Black Tiger around and around for a few moments before throwing it back onto the wall with much force as it creates a hole in the wall from the impact.

Yuna: *Gets up* Whew, thanks, Gura.

Gura: *Looks back at her with a grin* Hehe~!

(Y/N): *Worried* You okay, Yuna?

Yuna: *Reassuring* I'm fine. Just slipped a little.

A large growl can be heard coming from the Black Tiger as it goes to continue attacking you three despite suffering from damage by Gawr Gura throwing it to the wall.

Yuna: Sheesh, I can tell that this thing's skin is rough.

(Y/N): Just like the Black Viper.

Gura: What should we do now?

Yuna then forms a smirk and says...

Yuna: If you can't kill it on the outside...

(Y/N): ...then you have to take it out from the inside!

Gura: *Confused* Huh? How do you do that?

The Black Tiger then goes towards Yuna while everyone except for you is telling Yuna to watch out. However, Yuna reaches her left hand out as the Black Tiger bites down her left hand which shocks everyone until Yuna casts her sill which is the "Bear Fire" as she fired out her fire projectiles into the Black Tiger's inside the body to kill it instantly.

Gura: *Surprised* Oh! So that's how you do it!

(Y/N): Whew, I guess that's that. Nice one, Yuna.

Yuna: *Smilee* Pleasure's all mine. Oh, and thanks for the support, you two.

(Y/N): *Nods* No problem.

Gura: *Smiles* Definitely.

Shia: *Worried* Miss Yuna! Are you okay?!

Yuna: I'm fine. Just a little thought-out plan.

Cattleya and Shia let out a sigh of relief until you spoke up.

(Y/N): However, let's not celebrate yet.

Gura: *Nods* Yeah. We still have wolves in our hands, and they haven't left.

Yuna: Let's go clean 'em up, you two.

You then chuckled and summoned out your sickles from your hands.

(Y/N): Let's get to it.

Gura: *Nods* Agreed.

Marix: W-We can help you take care of the wolves...

You turned your back to Marix and said...

(Y/N): Sorry, kiddo. You'll be just in the way. Gura, Yuna, and I can handle it, just like your teamwork with Shia, Timol, and Cattleya.

Marix was taken aback by your words until he started thinking to himself about how he looked down on you three until he realized that you three alone were able to protect anyone as he finally made his good impression and also a way to be inspired.

-Mini Time Skip-

After defeating a lot of wolves inside the forest, Yuna used her interdimensional storage skill to store all of the dead bodies of the wolves.

Marix: Y-You saved us. Thank you...

Yuna: Huh?

Cattleya: That's right. Thank you very much, Miss Yuna, Mister (Y/N), and Miss Gura.

Timol: Yes, we were saved thanks to you three.

Shia: Thanks, you three.

Garan: Thank you. Both our villagers and our village were saved thanks to you.

Yuna: No worries.

Gura: *Nods* Yup! It's our mission to protect and escort the students from the academy.

Marix steps up and is about to say something but stops himself as if he feels conflicted.

Garan: By the way, I'm very sorry, but...I'd like to check those silkworms' nests. Could you come along with us?

You, Yuna, and Gura looked at each other and nodded until you spoke up.

(Y/N): Sure, we don't mind.

Shia: I don't mind as long as Mister (Y/N) doesn't mind.

Cattleya: I don't mind as well.

Timol: I'm fine, too.

Marix: *Nods* Mm.

Yuna: (Silkworms' nest, huh?) *Looks at her right black bear glove* (Wait, I feel like I'm forgetting something important...)

Yuna then lets out an internal scream as if she encountered something.

-Time Skip-

After rescuing the village and defeating the Black Tiger, everyone chucked out where the Silkworm's Nest which is filled with monsters that produce silk. Yuna was disgusted, Gura was disgusted but also in awe, and you were surprised at the Silkworm's appearance.

Later, Marix apologized for what he had said to you three about your appearances along with Timol and Cattleya. You, Gura, and Yuna reassure them that it is all okay until everyone has a good time.

Once again, everyone left the village and said their goodbyes until all of you reached the Royal Capital and the academy.

Marix: We returned the carriage.

Cattleya: Now we'll need to report to our teacher.

Timol: I feel a bit down thinking about it.

Cattleya chuckles until an unfamiliar voice speaks up.

???: Oh, it's Marix's group!

Everyone turned to see a male student with brown spikey hair and he was with two adventurers with him.

???: Did you just get back?

The male student with brown spiky hair spoke up.

Marix: Yeah, we did. Looks like you've been back for a while, Jiguldo.

Jiguldo: Yeah, I'm sending off the adventurers that escorted us. *Turns to his other adventurers* These two escorted our group.

Blue-Haired Adventurer: *Points at Gura, (Y/N), and Yuna* Huh? Aren't you Miss Bear and her friends?

Witch Adventurer: It's Yuna, (Y/N), and Gura!

Yuna: *Surprised* Huh? Um...

Gura: *Jokingly* Seems our reputation has gone up, eh?

Everyone chuckles at Gura's attempted joke until you asked the two adventurers.

(Y/N): Who are you two?

Jaden: Sorry. I'm Jaden. I've seen you two around when I take jobs in Crimonia.

Mel: I'm Mel. Sorry for suddenly striking up a conversation.

Yuna: Um, Mister Jaden and Ms. Mel, were you also escorting some students?

Jaden: Yeah, wasn't it super easy?

Yuna: Eh?

Mel: *Looks back at Jiguldo* Since the students are so excellent, they never do anything dangerous and followed our instructions really well.

You, Gura, and Yuna looked back at Marix and his friends and they had expressions as if they didn't want to tell them about the experience that you, Gura, and Yuna had.

Jiguldo: Um, are those weirdly-dressed people really adventurers?

Jaden: Yeah, they're famous in Crimonia.

Jiguldo: I see. Is it because she always dresses like this?

That is when Marix and his friends stepped in after Jiguldo spoke out his question.

Marix: Miss Yuna and her friends were our escorting adventurers. I won't forgive you if say anything bad about them.

Timol: That's right. We'll take you on if you want to make fun of them.

Cattleya: Me, too, of course.

Shia: The whole Foschurose family can take you on as well.

Jiguldo: *Scared* Got it! Need to get so defensive.

(Y/N): Sheesh, calm the heck, everyone. No need to make a fuss out of it.

-Time Skip-

Later, Marix and his friends went on to give their full report to their teacher. You, Gura, and Yuna were also having a report with Ellaluara in private. The three of you shared your opinions with Ellalaura which is quite similar to all of your answers. Ellalaura goes on asking if you three want to continue being escorts, but the three of you brutally deny the offer, much to Ellalaura's disappointment but understands.

And now, the three of you were exiting the academy's gates when all of you ran into Marix, Shia, Cattleya, and Timol once again.

Shia: *Waves her hand* Hey, you guys!

Yuna: Shia? Why are you and your friends here in all places?

Unexpectedly, Shia and Cattleya walked up to you three and said...

Shia: We were all waiting for you three.

Cattleya: Let's have a meal together!

Yuna: Huh?

Gura: Wait, what?

Timol: You taught us many things. We'd like to thank you somehow.

Marix: We don't have a ton of money since we're students, but we know a pretty affordable place that's delicious.

Yuna: *Confliced* No, but...

(Y/N): *Puts his left hand on Yuna's right shoulder* Come on, Yuna. After we've been throughout the trip, I can agree with the whole buffet.

Gura: *Smiles* Yeah! I'm literally hungry after all of this!

Shia: See? Even (Y/N) and Gura are agreeing.

Cattleya: Come on, let's go!

That is when Shia grabs your hand while Cattleya grabs Yuna's hand. Gawr Gura, on the other hand, happily grins as all of you were taken at a good restaurant to eat.

-Time Skip-

Later, the three of you returned back to Crimonia.

Yuna: *Relieved* Well, putting all of that aside...It's best to be home!

Fina: Dad says the same thing. I'm glad you didn't get hurt, you three.

Gura: *Pats Fina in the head* C'mon, Fina. You should always know that we're strong.

Fina: Hehe, thanks. But still, anyone would worry after hearing you three fight with the black tiger.

(Y/N): Thanks for showing your concern, kiddo.

Fina: *Realizes* That's right. I made some pudding because I wanted to eat some with you when you guys got back. Want some?

You, Gura, and Yuna looked at each other and nodded with smiles on your faces.

(Y/N)/Gura/Yuna: Of course~!

...

(A/N: That's that~! Stay tuned for more!)