Millet/Stories
While foraging for food in the forest, Alk and Light run into Millet, a novice adventurer who wants to be like the character Patty from the Grindle Tales. Later, Alk and Light take Millet under their wing at the Guild's request.
Alk: Do you think this is enough for dinner? We shouldn't need too much since we'll make it to Palpebra tomorrow.
Light: Indeed. Let's set up camp before the sun sets-
???: Ahhhh!
Inexperienced Girl: I... I can do this! Ahhh!
Alk: Ragh!
Inexperienced Girl: W-wow, that was amazing! You swooped in just like Grindle would've!
Alk: Are you okay? Any injuries?
Millet: I-I'm all right! Thank you so much for rescuing me! I'm Millet, by the way!
Light: The monsters in this area aren't the most dangerous, but they are still formidable.
Light: A young child like you should take care not to wander here alone.
Millet: Oh... I'll be more careful in the future... But, um... I'm actually an adventurer...
Light: Y-you are? My apologies, I didn't mean to cause offense...
Millet: It's okay! I know I've still got a long ways to go.
Millet: That's why I came to this forest. I wanted to train and get stronger, but then I got lost...
Stomach: *growl*
Alk: Sounds to me like it's chow time. Want to join us for dinner?
Millet: This is delicious! I can't believe you're good at fighting AND cooking, Alk!
Alk: Oh, I'm only okay at it. Honestly, you're the good one. You moved like a pro while we were cooking.
Millet: I've just got experience under my belt. My family runs an inn, so I've been helping out since I was young.
Millet: I actually like doing household chores... Ehehe.
Light: Is that so? Why did you decide to become an adventurer, then?
Millet: Er, that's because... I was inspired by the Grindle Tales.
Alk: Ah, that's the book series about a party of adventurers, isn't it? Pretty popular too, from what Stella told me-
Millet: Yes, that's exactly the one! The main character is super cool, but I love the main heroine the most!
Millet: Her name's Patty, and she's good at fighting and support! I want to be an adventurer exactly like her!
Millet: Ah! I'm s-sorry, it's kind of lame to be inspired by stories, isn't it...
Alk: I don't think so. Lots of adventurers were inspired by something, and it's not my place to judge.
Light: Exactly. Everyone has one reason or another driving them, and yours is as valid as the rest.
Millet: You really think so? Ehehe... Thanks for saying as much.
Millet: I'm still new at all this, but... One day, I'll definitely become an awesome fighter and supporter like Patty!
Alk: She matters to you that much, huh?
Alk: I'm feeling a little inspired myself. I've gotta keep working hard too!
Millet: Oh, Alk! Light! Thanks again for the other day!
Alk: Hey, Millet. Getting a job from Lilie today?
Pur Lilie: She is, but... Would you mind partying up with her from today forward?
Alk: Of course we don't mind, but what brought this on?
Pur Lilie: It's part of a new system the Guild's trying out.
Pur Lilie: A lot of new adventurers don't make it back from the field, so we're trying to pair them up with more experienced people to show them the ropes.
Pur Lilie: Since this is an official request, you'll also be paid for your time. How about it?
Light: We have no issue taking this on. In fact, this is a wonderful idea- one I can tell you fight to implement.
Alk: Are you sure we're the best ones for the job though? There are plenty of experienced adventurers who could teach Millet more...
Millet: I asked specifically f-for you! Since we already knew each other, I figured it would be better...
Millet: I-I'll definitely listen to what you have to say! Please, teach me your ways! Throw me in the brig if I mess up!
Alk: Wh-whoa, there! We're adventurers, not a band of pirates!
Alk: If you're truly fine with us as mentors, then we'd be happy to help. Looking forward to working with you, Millet.
Millet: Oh... Thank you, thank you!
Millet: I'll do my best to back you up, no matter how hard I have to work! Ehehe...
Millet: I can't wait to head out!
Millet: Let's go!
Though she excels at supporting her friends, Millet struggles to be like her favorite character Patty and fight in the frontlines. However, after saving a group of merchants from a monster, Millet finds her resolve to train harder and not give up on her dream.
Nimbus: Is that all of 'em? I swear the report we got said there'd be more.
Light: There might be other groups waiting out there. After we catch our breaths, we should have a look around.
Millet: Good work, everyone! I've got cold towels for you all!
Alk: Oh, thanks.
Alk: But, uh, Millet? You don't have to do this kinda stuff for us.
Millet: It's fine! I'm not much use in battle, so the least I can do is give you the best support possible!
Nimbus: Just support? Pretty sure that adventurer you look up to does more than that, doesn't she?
Millet: Huh? O-oh, that's...
Nimbus: ...Sorry, forget I said anything. I spoke outta line there.
Millet: No, it's f-fine...
Alk: You reading more Grindle Tales?
Millet: Oh, um, yeah!
Alk: Third volume? That's the one that has Patty fighting for the first time, right?
Millet: You've read it?!
Alk: Yep, the whole series. Started it out of curiosity, then got sucked in really quickly.
Light: The same goes for me. I was especially impressed with the depiction of the fight against the great dragon. It was very realistic.
Alk: Patty played a big role in that fight, huh? She didn't do much in the first half, but she totally stole the show in the second.
Millet: Yeah, that's right! She wasn't used to fighting, but she took up the sword anyway to protect her friends-
Millet: ...Oh.
Alk: Millet? What's wrong?
Millet: N-nothing, just...
Millet: I wanted so much to be like Patty, but I... I only...
Scream: Somebody, help!
Alk: Light! Go grab Nimbus!
Alk: Millet!
Millet: R-right!
Alk: I'll hold this position! You need to lead everyone else to safety!
Millet: N-no, stay back!
Millet: Agh...
Merchant: Aah... AAHHH!
Millet: I... I can...
Millet: I can do this... I'm an adventurer now!
Millet: And adventurers... fight!
Millet: Raaagh!
Merchant: We were all saved, thanks to you. Truly, from the bottom of our hearts... Thank you!
Nimbus: See? You've got some fight in you after all. Great job back there.
Millet: I-I guess I do... I really did it, huh?
Millet: U-um, could we spend more time doing combat training?
Millet: I... I really want to get better at fighting!
Alk: You don't even need to ask!
Millet: Th-thank you!
Millet: ...Ah, Alk, the ends of your shirt are frayed.
Alk: Huh? I totally didn't notice. I'll have to fix that later.
Millet: That's okay, I can take care of it right now! I always carry around my sewing kit.
Nimbus: Some things never change...
Millet: Well, like I said from the very beginning...
Millet: I want to be an adventurer who can fight AND support the party!