Ice Queen in Another World V1 [Completed]

[15] Smelling Trouble

Time didn't stop for them. The Guildhall was rough and there were constant movements, voices echoed and boots clicked against the stone ground, even the air stung with the smell of food—particularly meat. Yet, within that chaotic space, three people stared at one another, unmoving as they seized each up.

There was curiosity in Alicia's eyes. Clara felt excitement. And Claire produced a light smile.

"My name is Claire Hill," She finally spoke.

"Alicia Fraught." The vampire nodded, chiming in.

"This place doesn't seem half-bad." Claire finished, looking over the area.

There was a smile on the receptionist's lips as if she was showing a guest her well furnished and decorated home. As someone who had lived to become sensitive to the stares and expressions others had towards her, Claire thought the woman 'genuine'.

"Mhmm," Clara nodded, "It becomes mundane, however."

Claire raised a brow, "Do you dislike the mundane?"

"I do."

"I quite like the mundane."

"Then, you will soon come to love this city." Clara smiled.

There was no hesitation in her voice. She wasn't a person that hid her thoughts or emotions, nor someone who bet around the bushes, she was straightforward.

Alicia, on the other hand, shook her head, "I've lived with the mundane for too long, I think I rather have excitement."

Hers was a sharp voice, almost like a beast that found a worthy prey to stalk, faint but sharp. For a person that wore her emotions on the sleeves of her clothing, it was quite unusual.

Clara nodded at the girl, finding her an interesting sight. Even with half a mask covering her face, the girl always seemed to have no problem showing her expressions when she chose to. Especially even now, her crimson eye constantly glanced here and there in curiosity.

She handed over two plain white cards.

"Put a drop of your blood on it and keep it with you at all times. If someone has it, they could steal your identity—if you ever suspect that has happened, come find me." She explained. to them.

"You know the cost right?" She asked.

Both nodded, "The completion of a request."

Good, she thought, pointing the two towards the board, "I recommend you pick one suitable for your current strengths."

They nodded and walked away, she continued to watch them through the corner of her eyes as she served the next person in the line.

Claire passed a dagger of ice over to Alicia as she stared at the once pure white card. Her blood dripped onto the card, wiggling and twisting before being absorbed. It took a moment, there was a red glow of light before what appeared to be crimson scribbles slowly filled the card. She didn't exactly know what language it was in, except that it was definitely not English. Yet, something in her head seemed to click as the words translated themselves before her.

[Name: Claire Hill

Records: Walker of Worlds

Rank: A+]

That was what was on the left side, while on the right, there was a small seal. Circular, it held within it the image of a sword striking through a shield. It looked like there was a possible space for more.

Looking over at Alicia's card, it appeared similar.

They soon found themselves before the request board, glancing over it.