Chapter 49
2 hours ago...
"What quest should we do today?"
Before the embarrassing scene I encountered took place, I needed to know what had transpired. Hence, let's rewind to 2 hours ago when I was more determined than ever to proceed with the main quest.
"How about this one?"
While deciding on a quest for today's adventure, I made a suggestion to Erina, who was scratching her chin with an indecisive expression.
"Subdue the Sea Monster?"
Mumbling the quest title, Erina tilted her head, showing a somewhat unfamiliar reaction.
The quest I chose was closely related to my objective within the game's main story. Whether by coincidence or predetermined fate, while adventuring with Erina, she often chose the main quest on her own, even without my guidance. However, she didn't always pick the main quests. On rare occasions, she would select unrelated, quirky quests. Whenever that happened, the progression of the main story would slow down, and my ultimate goal of reaching the game's ending would be delayed. I'd always been slightly irritated by that. So, seeing Erina in doubt, I casually and naturally made a suggestion.
"At the southern Golden Sand Beach..."