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Chapter 10: Rumors of the Lich

Accustomed to the filming process, Zat and Aya's performance this time was even better than when they were filming in the castle. With various funny expressions and contrasting cuteness, this segment of the plot quickly came to an end.

The enthusiastic performances of the two main actors naturally attracted the attention of the surrounding crowd. Faced with this seemingly bizarre scene, most people on the road looked on with expressions of avoidance, and those who were interested in this entertaining scene were driven away by the early-prepared Winry.

As the filming continued, the number of curious onlookers increased, and gradually, a small crowd gathered around the filming location.

Anticipating this, Edward, with the excuse of magical research, had Winry mislead them earlier. Otherwise, without an explanation, even the city guards might have been summoned.

However, this scene revealed how much the people in this world lacked entertainment. The somewhat unusual sight on the street attracted those who usually had nothing better to do but bask in the sun.

"It's quite lively."

Edward's observation prompted Winry, who couldn't stop these curious onlookers, to say helplessly, "Lord Edward, do you really plan to finish the entire plot under these circumstances? To be honest, I think it's hard for me alone to fend off these curious crowds."

To this, Edward, who had already anticipated the question, just smiled and said, "Of course, I already have an idea of how to continue filming in the presence of curious onlookers. Anyway, remind Aya and Zat that we've finished filming. Once these two get into the acting mood, they won't come out. We need to find a way to get them to change that habit."

...

Around two or three in the afternoon, after the filming was done, Edward, accompanied by a group of people who had never traveled so far, said, "Next, let's go check out the adventurers' guild here. Although the first scene's filming is canceled, we might still use it in the later shots."

"The adventurers' guild? This is my first time coming here. Honestly, Lord Durin, when I was young, I had dreams of becoming an adventurer. However, it was rejected by my family because it was too dangerous."

Hearing Zat's words, Edward asked in surprise, "Very dangerous? But I haven't heard any rumors like that, have I?"

Is it because of my limited knowledge?

While Edward was thinking about it, Winry, who knew about the matter, spoke first, "I know about this. I heard Lord Edward's father talk about it before. Due to the geographical advantage, our Southern Region didn't have many dangers. Even monsters were much scarcer here than in other regions. Goblin sightings were rare. So, the adventurer industry was once very prosperous. However, due to a baseless rumor that once circulated, most people in the Southern Region started avoiding the adventurer profession."

"What rumor?"

Clearly hearing about this for the first time, Edward showed a curious expression.

Without selling the suspense, Winry replied, "It's a rumor about a Lich. It is said that a terrifying Lich appeared in our Southern Region. That lich single-handedly defeated the knight's union dispatched by the church and the empire. Not only did it have terrifying strength, but it also killed mercilessly. A large number of adventurers lost their lives in its hands. Therefore, since then, most residents in the Southern Region are reluctant to let their sons and daughters become adventurers. After all, sending your children to become adventurers is equivalent to sending them to their deaths."

"Lich..."

Unexpectedly hearing such a term, Edward frowned. As a former apprentice at the Imperial Mage Tower, he naturally knew what a Lich was. These undead, formed by living beings through special spells, possessed almost terrifying strength. Even a great sage might not be a match for a powerful Lich. Therefore, when rumors spread in the Southern Region about the existence of a formidable Lich, the number of people wanting to become adventurers naturally declined.

"Hmph, just a Lich? Those guys who are afraid and even dare not become adventurers because of such things are nothing more than timid and worthless fools!"

Upon hearing Aya's words, before Edward and Winry could respond, Zat harshly smacked him on the head and loudly declared, "Do you really think of yourself as a goddess? Don't expect me to come back and save you when you get captured by the Lich!"

"Ouch ouch ouch! Damn Zat, you jerk!"

Seeing the two about to start another quarrel, before Edward could intervene, a place incongruent with the surrounding buildings appeared in front of everyone.

"So quickly arrived? The adventurers' guild?"

Seeing the clearly marked 'Adventurers' Guild' in front of him, after a moment of thought, Edward set up his magical camera and said to Zat and Aya beside him, "Get ready, even though it's just a transition, you two will register at the Adventurers' Guild later. Don't worry, this time there won't be any acting burden; I just want to capture the real moment of you becoming adventurers."

....

Opening the door.

"Welcome."

A maid holding two glasses smiled at the nervous Zat and the blue-haired goddess entering from outside. She said, "If you want to eat, just find a seat anywhere. If you need an introduction to the work, go to the reception room inside."

During this process, Edward's magical camera captured various angles inside the Adventurers' Guild through different spatial perspectives.

Scattered adventurers sat on somewhat deserted seats, and monster bones were made into decorations, hanging on the sides, giving a wild atmosphere. In the innermost part, where the adventurers registered, a very attractive receptionist was sitting at the counter.

"Um, we want to become adventurers..."

"Sure, please fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee."

Due to various reasons, this scene was simply skipped. The main reason was the subtle differences between the adventurers' guild in this world and the one in "Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!" To avoid wasting time resolving these issues, it was better to ignore them and focus on capturing entertaining scenes.

So, while Zat and Aya filled out the adventurer registration form, Edward and Winry were already seated in the tavern.