However, Guild Master Einzack's current objective was to keep Iri in the Adventurer's Guild in E-Rantel.
Ainz's objective was to quickly figure out what exactly Iri's original magic was all about.
Iri's objective was to quickly get away.
And so...
"Unfortunately, those two lizards were blasted to smithereens by my original magic, so I can't even collect the reward," Iri said with a sigh.
"Regarding the reward, Miss Iri, you can just go to the counter to collect it later," Guild Master Einzack said indifferently, "It's only 10 gold coins! Take it! As long as I can keep you here!" Sir Einzack thought.
"Little sister, don't worry, no one will doubt that you didn't complete the quest if you can use such exaggerated magic," the uncle beside them also responded.
Before Iri and Ainz arrived, Guild Master Einzack had already spoken with these Mithril-level Adventurers, telling them that Iri was a talent who could use sixth-tier recovery spells and possibly fifth-tier resurrection, and that they must find every way to keep her in E-Rantel.
These Mithril-level Adventurers naturally understood the significance of someone who could use resurrection spells and sixth-tier recovery spells to the Adventurer's Guild, so they all nodded in agreement.
"Oh! That's truly wonderful." Iri was still a little happy after getting the response, but Iri didn't realize Guild Master Einzack's true intention; instead, she thought the reward was being paid out of respect for Fei Fei.
"..." Guild Master Einzack glanced at another Mithril-level Adventurer, seemingly conveying information. Sir Einzack began to play tricks to keep Iri.
"Little sister Iri, if you can use such powerful magic, you must be a very formidable magic 'chanter,' right?" The uncle nodded, then asked with a fawning smile.
"Of course!" Iri answered without thinking... She should have been happy to be called a formidable magic 'chanter,' but... now Iri felt it was very ironic, after all, what she used wasn't magic at all.
"Then, what tier is the original magic you used?" The uncle continued to ask.
"Uh..." This stumped Iri.
What tier...? How could she possibly know? What she used wasn't magic! Just make something up.
But would it have an impact if she made it up too much? It caused that kind of damage, saying it was third-tier would also seem plausible! Now Iri truly didn't know how to answer and could only look up at Ainz Papa with pleading eyes.
"That is Iri's sixth-tier original magic! It's called..." Ainz Papa said.
"It's called Divine Lightning! My original magic!" Iri quickly interjected, suddenly remembering Ainz Papa's naming prowess.
Although she was grateful to Ainz Papa for helping her out, Iri did not want Ainz Papa to rename her enhanced Pure Throwing Spear something like a "Magic Cannon" or other names that would immediately trigger copyright warnings!
"Sixth-tier!" The uncle gave Guild Master Einzack a meaningful glance.
"To be able to use sixth-tier magic at such a young age, giving Miss Iri a copper plate is indeed inappropriate. So, does everyone agree to directly grant Miss Iri a Mithril-level plate?" Guild Master Einzack said, understanding the hint.
"..." At this moment, both Iri and Ainz noticed something amiss. How difficult was it for Ainz Papa to level up back then? He eradicated Zhiranong's conspiracy, subdued Hamutaro, and finally defeated Shalltear to barely reach Steel Rank.
But now, Iri, upon arrival, was directly given Mithril-level after only defeating two lizards? Isn't this too hasty?
And there was another thing that made Iri feel strange: for the natives, sixth-tier magic should be considered a miracle, right? Why did this Guild Master and the Adventurers present not show any suspicion? And why was their reaction so calm? It was as if they already knew Iri could use sixth-tier magic. She felt something was off.
"I think it's fine."
"I have no objection."
The other Mithril-level Adventurers nodded in agreement, which made Iri even more vigilant. It should have been in this room before, too, when Mithril-level Adventurers were discussing how to deal with Shalltear, and Ainz Papa proposed that he would take care of Shalltear for Orichalcum, but he was mocked by those Mithril-level scoundrels.
Why were these people in front of her so readily agreeing now? This must be a trick! She would wait and see! Iri thought so, not saying a word, but continuing to feign a smiling demeanor.
"Then, let's grant Miss Iri the Mithril-level plate. From today onwards, Miss Iri, you are a Mithril-level Adventurer." Sir Einzack directly took out the pre-prepared Mithril plate from under the table and handed it over.
"Oh! Mithril-level! Then the gap between me and Big Brother Fei Fei's Steel Rank is even smaller," Iri said with a smile.
Of course... this was only on the surface. Iri, while smiling, was already very suspicious of whether this Guild Master was playing some trick.
Seeing Iri happily accept it, Sir Einzack was secretly delighted. After all, she was still a child and easy to coax. So...
"However, for Miss Iri to be directly promoted to Mithril-level after only one day and one mission, other Adventurers might have objections. So, Miss Iri, during this period, you can only stay in E-Rantel to carry out quests until other Adventurers recognize your strength..." Sir Einzack continued.
As expected! Iri immediately understood the Guild Master's intention. Giving her the Mithril plate was just an empty promise.
Although she was Mithril-level on the surface, they wouldn't acknowledge her if she didn't achieve Mithril-level merits, would they? And she would also be restricted to taking quests in E-Rantel.
Was this Guild Master trying to keep her confined in E-Rantel? This wouldn't do! She absolutely had to go to the Empire for the upcoming Black Worker incident!
"..." Ainz also noticed the Guild Master's intention and didn't say anything, only wondering why he would propose such a condition to restrict Iri. This request seemed completely irrelevant to Iri. What was this Guild Master's purpose?
"No!" Iri directly threw the newly acquired Mithril plate onto the table, immediately changing her expression.
Sir Einzack and the other Adventurers were scared pale by Iri's reaction, completely unaware of what they had done to anger this little ancestor.
Not only that, Iri also took off the copper plate she had been wearing on her wrist and threw it onto the table as well. This action puzzled not only the Guild Master and the other Adventurers but even Ainz.
"Although I am gentle and humble, there are three types of people I cannot tolerate: those who lie to me, those who use me, and those who treat me like a child because of my small stature!" Iri said unhappily.
Then she directly jumped off Ainz Papa's lap and pattered out of the office, leaving the bewildered Guild Master and the Mithril-level Adventurers behind.
"I'll go take a look." Ainz also stood up and chased after her. Nabe also stood up and followed Ainz out without a word. Sir Einzack and the other Adventurers still sitting in the office looked at each other, completely unaware of what had happened to cause such a nearly 180-degree change in the young lady's attitude.
They only miscalculated one thing: Iri's true intention was simply to earn money; she had no interest in plates or anything of the sort.
Earlier, when Sir Einzack was investigating Iri, he had heard from other Adventurers that they had seen Iri and Fei Fei having close contact on the street, suggesting their relationship was unusual.
That's why he called Fei Fei over. Sure enough, Iri and Fei Fei were siblings, which made things easier.
Seeing that Iri also seemed to admire Fei Fei, Sir Einzack mistakenly thought that Iri became an Adventurer because she wanted to be with her brother.
Facts proved it was purely an overthinking series.
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