Another World’s Highest Guild Leader ~I’m the weakest in the guild, but I can’t quit the guild because of the heavy love of all the guild members~ - Chap 38 - 39: The Princess of the Beastmen Kingdom - You better not tell anyone she was a slave, alright? (Pressured)

After Fel dried her hair, Yuyu looked splendid and fluffy. Seeing her now in her pristine form, one wouldn’t doubt if she was called a princess.

“Yuyu, are you the princess of the beastmen kingdom?”

“Yes, I am.”

Oh, she answered straightforwardly.

“Why did you leave your country? If you hadn’t left, you wouldn’t have become a slave, right?”

“My father was already searching for a successor early on… and because of that, he kept bringing many marriage prospects to me. I ran away from home because I disliked that.”

“Sounds like a good father.”

“My father is a good man… but I want to choose my marriage partner.”

“Ah…”

Indeed, one would want to marry someone they are compatible with.

Yuyu glances at me from time to time. The faint blush on her cheeks is probably my imagination.

And then… what’s with this pressure from the women? I can distinctly feel their gazes on my back.

“Umm, Crow-sama, I have a request!”

“What is it?”

I can somewhat predict what’s coming next, but let’s pretend I don’t know.

“Currently, the beastmen kingdom is divided into four factions.”

“Oh?”

“East, west, south, and north. Representatives from each faction are potential engagement candidates. Including them, there is a dueling tournament in a week. It seems my father said he would give the right of engagement to the tournament winner…”

Yuyu clears her throat, takes a deep breath, and says:

“I want you all to win the tournament and end the matter of my engagement!”

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“Huh? She’s the princess of the beastmen kingdom?”

As I explained Yuyu’s situation to Zois-san inside the guild house, he looked genuinely surprised.

“Well, she does have silver hair… Where has this princess been all this time?”

“I was exploring the forest for a while, but I got injured and, unluckily, was caught by a slave trader… I was about to be put up for a slave auction.”

“That’s how it was.”

The moment Zois-san heard Yuyu’s story, his face turned pale. Then, he grabbed my shoulder.

“Listen, Crow. If you go to the beastmen kingdom, you better not let anyone find out that the princess was enslaved, alright?”

“It’s because the higher-ups will get angry, right? By the way, what would happen if someone found out?”

“There’d undoubtedly be a war.”

That’s not good.

The other guild members looked scared as they glanced our way.

“By the way, which one is stronger between our guilds and the beastmen kingdom?”

“In terms of numbers and power, the beastmen kingdom is overwhelmingly strong. Their physical abilities are off the charts… To give you an idea, there are many individuals with strength comparable to that of Garga and Horus.”

“That does sound troublesome.”

Come to think of it, Garga and Horus are also from the beastmen kingdom.

“I’ll allow you to go to the beastmen kingdom, but this time, not everyone is allowed to go, alright? By the way, why did everyone go to the succubus country last time?”

“Well, during the succubus country trip… everyone just decided to come along.”

“I figured. But this time, make sure only a few go. It’ll be easier for me to keep track if you decide who’s going.”

“Alright, let’s decide then. Only men can participate in the tournament, so Garga, Horus, and I are confirmed.”

Considering it’s only men, I feel bad for Yuyu, so we should take a woman along.

“How about… Fel, who took care of Yuyu?”

“I’d appreciate it if you could take care of Yuyu-san.”

“I’ll feel safe if Fel-san is by my side.”

“Everyone else stays behind. Make sure to follow Lulu’s instructions.”

Upon saying that, I was met with some disgruntled faces.

Do they all want to go that badly?

“Can I borrow the rest from my side?”

“Oh, Ceris.”

Before I knew it, Ceris and Sierra appeared behind me with her shimmering red hair.

“Ceris…”

“It’s been a while, Lulu and everyone else. We finished our mission early and are free now. However, the other members are on different missions, so only Sierra and I are available. I was thinking of borrowing the strength of the ‘Devil’s Triumphant Return’ for a high-difficulty mission. What do you say, Guild Master?”

“Given the combination that seems capable of smoothly handling a high-difficulty mission, it would be helpful for the guild house… but the final decision lies with the ‘Devil’s Triumphant Return.'”

“What do you think, Lulu?”

Lulu took a moment, looking at Ceris before letting out a sigh.

“… Can’t be helped. Let’s all go.”

“I’m glad. I wanted to be the temporary leader of the ‘Devil’s Triumphant Return,’ but I couldn’t get the chance. Don’t worry about the rest of the members, Crow; I’ll take good care of them.”

“Alright, thanks.”

And so, it was decided that I, Fel, Garga, and Horus would venture into the beastmen kingdom as a team of four.