Harassing Thief Girl - Chapter 14

Chapter 14

I will go to the Labyrinth

“Should we all put our adventurer equipment on?”

Reeve and Frau nodded to Ellis’s suggestion and returned to their own rooms to grab their equipment .

Because Claire didn’t have any equipment yet, she stayed in the living room and acted like the audience for a fashion show .

Ellis also returned to her room and put on her favorite black clothes . After awhile, the four women returned to the living room .

First was Ellis .

She was wearing her usual black thief clothes along with her Flying Swallow dagger . Her dagger was hidden inside her clothes on her left thigh . Other magic tools include her Intelligence headband, Sacrificial doll, Ring of detoxification, Ice ring, Flash bracelet, and a Mimicry brooch . She also had a new Bag of gluttony thief’s purse tied to her waist .

Reeve was wearing her favorite cotton lined chainmail along with her leather breastplate, boots, and belt . Her Flying Swallow • Inhalation shamshir was in its usual place at her hip . Her other equipment included the Intelligence piercings, Sacrificial doll, and a Mimicry brooch . Her usual Bag of gluttony pouch was already suitable for dungeon travel and was tied to her belt .

And for the first public appearance of Frau, the outfit was an exquisite half plate armor and a long rectangular kite shield in her left hand . In addition, the weapon in her right hand was a morning star that’s iron sphere was loaded with thorns and dangling from its chain . Other equipment would end up being similar to Reeve and Ellis’s .

Ellis watched the morning star seriously .

“On the day that I am beaten with an iron ball like that, I will find my place in the empty stars above . ”

Meanwhile, Ellis felt a strange incongruity in Frau’s appearance .

“You know, half plate armor with a tote bag really doesn’t suit you . ”

Reeve is throwing out more jabs again, but with them, Ellis finally realized the reason for the incompatibility . It is because Frau was wearing her stylish black tote bag despite being equipped with heavy armor .

Frau’s face went red from Reeve’s teasing . “Because when Ellis told me to grab my favorite bag, I really did grab my favorite bag, but when I explore, I have another backpack I take with me!”

What is this stupid girl…… .

Ellis sighed and ordered Frau to go back to her room and bring back the backpack .

“Oh, and leave the scary thing behind . ”

Frau, who guessed the next development, carefully placed her morning star in front of Ellis with a joyful look, and skipped back to her room .

…… .

I guess I should get started .

First copy the Flying Swallow and the Inhalation from the shamshir to the morning star . Then transfer the Inhalation from the morning star into Ellis’s dagger .

Next, taking out a bunch of rings from her shoulder bag, Ellis duplicated 3 Ice rings, 2 Spirit rings, and 2 Rings of detoxification . Furthermore, she made two more Mimicry brooches . Unfortunately, there were no extra bracelets lying around, so she was unable to make any extra Flash bracelets at the moment .

Ellis then brought out five Sacrificial dolls from the second copies that she had made in large quantities . Night after night, Ellis had crafted more and more extra dolls after her first one was shattered . Claire’s explosion felt really dangerous .

“I should buy more dolls . ”

Afterward would be ‘Intelligence’ items, but those weren’t especially necessary .

Then Frau returned with her backpack .

“Here it is, Ellis . ”

It was a mortar backpack that fit perfectly over Frau’s metal armor .

Ellis made sure that there were no items in either bag before copying over the “Gluttony” ability to Frau’s backpack . She continues and copies the ability again from Frau’s backpack over to Claire’s .

Claire was impressed by merely opening and closing her backpack .

“Wow, this is amazing!”

Claire replied happily to the pride of Ellis . However, she suddenly muttered with a serious face, “I really can’t use this out in public . ”

“You’re right . That’s where I am in trouble . ”

Ellis shrugged her shoulders and shook her head .

“We can probably just pretend that they’re Adventurer’s bags . ”

As soon as Frau absentmindedly made such a suggestion, her face once again became dyed red . Ellis, who notice her change, squinted her eyes and stared at her .

“Frau, if you have something to say, then say it . ”

Frau’s face became weird as she quietly explained . “I’m sorry, I completely forgot about Adventurer’s bags . They’re magic tools that can store items, but while a Bag of Gluttony  has unlimited capacity, the Adventurer’s bag can only hold up to one cubic meter . ”

Adventurer’s bags are relatively expensive because of their convenient ability, but it is not unusual to have one as they appear regularly in dungeons . In Frau’s case, the knowledge probably just flew out of her head because of her surprise over the Bags of Gluttony . Conversely, we can say that Claire’s levelheadedness which quickly noticed the problem is precious .

Claire’s levelheadedness will continue to be helpful from now on .

“I wonder if everyone is ready?”

Ellis distributed two Sacrificial dolls to each person . One to wear and one to keep as a backup in their bags . They each received an Ice ring as well . Everyone besides Ellis also equipped a Spirit ring as well–Ellis didn’t need one as she was able to cast magic tools without spending any MP .

All three weapons had become magic tools as well with the Flying swallow and Inhalation abilities .

“Everyone looks so cool!” Claire clapped her hands while comparing everyone .

Ellis wore jet black clothes, dropped her golden hair straight down to her shoulders, and turned her calm emerald eyes towards Claire . She clearly had the atmosphere of a cold assassin .

Reeve was wearing her leather armor and had her thin shamshir equipped at her waist . Her short blue hair and unwavering sapphire eyes complemented each other and the words rich and lively did not do her justice .

Frau was equipped with her heavy armor and a kite shield in one hand, and her morning star in another . Her burning red wavy hair and fierce red-colored eyes made one think of a battlefield goddess .

“It feels nice . ” x3

All three of them were satisfied with their appearance .

“Since we need to buy a search tool from the adventurer guild, should we head out tomorrow morning?”

As Ellis suggested, Reeve and Frau both agreed, and Claire showed a slightly envious expression .

After that, Frau finished the dinner preparation as usual, and once everyone was finished eating, it was bath time .

“I can’t wait to bathe in that new bathhouse . ”

“It will be a pleasant thing . ”

“It will be a time for women only . ”

“I will design it to the best of my abilities . ”

While exchanging such conversations, Ellis wiped down her body . She then wiped down the bodies of the other three as well . Ufufu .

And then it was night .

“Hey, Miss . ” A badly oppressed Reeve suddenly called out to Ellis .

“What’s wrong?”

As Ellis prepared to move on to the next room, Reeve made a funny request .

“Will you embrace me gently like you do Claire?”

“I don’t mind, but I don’t think you will be satisfied by it . ”

“Please try it . ”

“I understand . ”

Ellis took Reeve’s head into her arms and hugged her gently .

Conclusion .

Reeve was absolutely unsatisfied .

“I was right . You aren’t satisfied . ”

“Sorry, Miss . ”

“It’s alright . Now, what are you?”

“I am the Lady’s toy . ”

And next .

In Frau’s bed .

“Hey Ellis?”

“What’s wrong?” After thoroughly bullying a certain pig woman, Ellis was about to move on, but Frau also had a strange request .

“Could you talk to me like you do Claire?”

Hey, hey . These girls are just lumps of jealousy .

“I can, but I don’t think it will be enough for you . ”

“I’d like to try it . ”

“I understand . ”

Ellis leaned in and gently whispered in Frau’s ear .

Conclusion .

Frau was also unsatisfied .

“Is it not enough?”

“Sorry, Ellis . ”

“It’s alright . Now, the usual line . ”

“I am a pig owned by Ellis . ”

Yes, next .

“Ellis, could I ask for a little favor . ”

While being pressed into Ellis’s chest, Claire called out .

Ellis had a bad feeling . Because at it is said, ‘everything that happens twice, will surely happen a third time . ’

“What’s wrong?”

“I want you to treat me the same way you treat Frau and Reeve . ”

It came after all .

I absolutely don’t want to… . .

“Alright, but Claire might die . ”

“Is that so?”

“That is so . ”

“I won’t die, so just a bit . ”

“Then I have no choice . ”

Claire was shown a smile that she had never seen Ellis make before .

“Hii” Claire let out a small scream from the expression that she believed could only come from a demon .

But Ellis wasn’t done .

“Here, Claire . You are my toy . Beg me to call you a pork girl . I want you to say it . ”

“I……Wat……”

Claire was already about to cry .

“See, I scared you . ”

“I’m sorry, Ellis . ”

“It’s okay, Claire . ”

And Ellis wrapped her arms around Claire’s head .

And next .

Well, I guess it’s Reeve’s turn tonight . Rotation must be properly protected .

And another satisfying night for Ellis was over .

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And the next morning .

As usual, Reeve and Frau woke up with glossy skin and begin preparing breakfast and the laundry .

Ellis is once again performing experiments on the living room carpet .

Once Claire woke up and made her way downstairs, the four gathered together in the dining room .

“Today, we will go to Aida’s Labyrinth . Meanwhile Claire will work on the design for the bathhouse . ”

“Yes . By the time everyone will be back, the first draft will be completed . Afterwards, I will adjust it depending on everyone’s wishes . ”

“I am looking forward to it . ”

“It will be a pleasure . ”

Reeve and Frau have also begun to look forward to the completed bathhouse .

While Frau, who has recently been appointed to full-time food officer, is preparing breakfast, Reeve was washing everyone’s dirty laundry with the previous night’s bath water .

“Clare, I just put your clothes out to dry . ”

“Thank you, Reeve . ”

“Breakfast is ready, everyone . ”

This conversation was exchanged naturally . Yup . Everyone has become familiar and friendly with one another . Ellis was also having fun .

After having finished breakfast, the three girls put on their equipment and headed to the adventurer’s guild . On their way there, men would stop in the street and stare at Ellis’s group . Three people of gold, red, and blue, move down the highway without worrying about the eyes of such people .

It was not long before the presence of these three beautiful girls became a rumor throughout the city .

“Oh, Ms . Frau . Welcome back . ” When they had finally arrived at the adventurer’s guild, the receptionist greeted Frau .

“Hello . I’m afraid I’m not here for a homecoming . We are off to explore a labyrinth . ”

“Is that so? Which one?”

“Aida’s Labyrinth . ”

“Yes, ma’am . The party leader is Ms . Frau, right?”

As if to answer the question, Frau and Reeve turned to Ellis .

I understand why……

“No, Ellis is . ” Frau swiftly responded to the receptionist’s question to try and appease the slightly discontent Ellis .

“Certainly, would you like to use a Ring of return?”

“Yes, please . ”

“Then I will just ask for the 10,000 ril deposit . ”

A ‘Ring of return’ is a magic tool that can return a party from a labyrinth to their adventurer’s guild . Since the destination of the ring is limited to a receiver in the adventurer’s guild, there isn’t anyone who would want to steal the ring, but there is sometimes a fool who drops the ring in the labyrinth . That is why it became necessary to ask for a deposit on the ring . By the way, since the ring also has a function of transmitting a party’s location to the adventurer guild, it can be easily collected .

The labyrinths of this world are said to be passages through the spirit world, and they suddenly appeared one day . The most mysterious thing about these labyrinths is that even if someone cleans out a labyrinth, monsters and treasure chests will continue to respawn . Luckily, the monsters do not necessarily resurrect quickly . For the adventurer guild, because they are trying to grasp the situation of nearby labyrinths and the restoration period of monsters, they will usually not send out a search request immediately after a labyrinth is cleared . In other words, the fact that the adventurer’s guild puts out a search request for a labyrinth indicates the labyrinth is active .

“Aida’s Labyrinth consists of mostly goblin nests, but you will run in to hobgoblins the further back you go in . ” On the way to the labyrinth, Frau started to explain everything she knew about the labyrinth .

“There will always be a trap on the doors and the treasure boxes, and two monsters will come out at a time . That’s why unless you’re very confident in your abilities, you should always challenge it with at least two people . ”

While Frau was providing labyrinth guidance, the three women arrived at the entrance to the labyrinth .

Ellis took out a torch from the exploration set they had previously bought and lit it with some flint . She then passed the torch to Reeve .

As they stepped into the labyrinth, damp air enwrapped the three as if it had just rained . Ellis took the forward position, with Reeve in the middle, and Frau serving as their rear guard .

With the ability given to her by God, Ellis carefully searched for any traps . When they reached the first door, Ellis made sure to check the stone pavement in front of the door and the nearby walls before checking the door itself . When she checked the keyhole, Ellis found a hidden ‘poisonous needle trap . ’

Pulling out her tools, Ellis carefully worked the trap while confirming the internal structure of the lock .

*Click*

The trap was successfully disabled and the door was unlocked . Once she was done with her work, Ellis was unexpectedly sweating and had to wipe her forehead with the palm of her hand .

“Next is your two’s turn . ”

As previously planned, Reeve first puts the torch at the center of the door, and Reeve and Frau line up in front of the door ready to charge in .

“Ready?”

Frau nodded in silence .

Reeve gently touched the door, and slowly opened it .

Ellis entered first through the doors gap and hid in the darkness .

Frau jumped into the room with her kite shield at the ready for any preemptive strikes .

Finally, Reeve slipped in with her sword drawn standing behind Frau and her shield .

Two goblins were lurking at the middle of the room .

“Go left!”

“Roger!”

Frau charged down the center towards the two goblins, and from the right side, her morning star was swung and smashed in a goblin’s head . At the same time, Reeve moved to the left of Frau’s shield and cut the neck of the other goblin with her shamshir .

It was an instantaneous victory .

“That was amazing . ” Ellis, who saw the whole fight from the shadows of the room, honestly admired the skills of the two . They were strong .

“Well, this much is elementary . ” Despite her words, Frau was clearly pleased at the praise of Ellis .

“They didn’t even put up a fight . ” Reeve on the other hand, looks a little disappointed at how easy it was as she grabbed the torch from the door .

As they advanced further into the room, Reeve waved the torch over a wooden treasure box found off to the side of the room .

“It’s your turn, Miss . ”

Ellis carefully examined every inch of the box . It’s circumference, the handle, keyhole… . .

“Found it . ”

There was another poisonous needle trap located in the treasure chest’s keyhole . Ellis had already gotten used to the trap and was easily able to disarm it and open the box .

Several coins were scattered inside . A little less than 300 ril .

“300 ril . ”

“Aida is a beginner labyrinth . ” When Ellis frowned, Frau had to lightly laugh .

Ellis’s party continued to break through the labyrinth . Ellis was able to easily work through every trap in the labyrinth while the goblins were not even a proper match for Reeve and Frau .

After breaking through ten rooms, they had apparently reached the last room .

By the way, every enemy had been killed with only one blow, and the total earnings was less than 3,000 ril . Not only Ellis, Reeve was also becoming dissatisfied with their earnings . They would need a little more before they could make up for the 50 million they had spent .

However, Frau was still moving forward with a smile . “Let’s see what we get when we take the last room . ”

Although the last door was much more luxurious than the others, it was taken the same way as the others . Ellis carefully checked the area for any surprise traps and then took out the one on the door before Reeve and Frau took their positions . By now, their movements had become natural, and they were confident .

Reeve opened the door, Ellis slid into the room’s darkness, and Frau stood in front .

But this room looked a little different .

The three girls faced a large, golden goblin that was exceptionally bigger than the goblins they had faced before . He was equipped with a sword and a shield and took a similar stance as Frau .

“We got a hit . ” Frau was getting excited and swung her morning star, but the goblin took it with his shield .

Meanwhile, Reeve slipped to the left of Frau’s shield and took a swing with her sword, but the tip slid off of its thick golden hair .

“This guy is a gold hobgoblin! It’s a medium grade monster, so be careful!”

Frau’s cries called Ellis and Reeve to attention . At the same time, Ellis’s magic tool begins to shine .

“{Freeze}”

The hobgoblin’s whole body was covered with ice in an instant, and its movements completely stopped .

“I got it!”

An enemy who is unable to move could do nothing to protect itself . Reeve calmly slit a vital point of the hobgoblin while Frau accurately smashed its brains in with her morning star .