Enjoy the sightseeing of Wang Du......

Rested my body well enough, and I celebrated exam day.

The test venue is a few hours' walk from the Wang capital.

Long ago...... it seems to be over 200 years old.

It's been at least 200 years, and in the meantime, I'm exposed to rainstorms...

The ruins will not deteriorate in any way.

According to one theory, fortifications built by the strongest species,

Nowadays, ruins are used as fortifications when things happen.

In the past, when the war with the Demon King broke out and the vicinity of Wang Du became a battlefield...

You think he stood and caged in the ruins and intercepted the enemy?

The name of the site is "Wedge of the earth".

That's the test venue.

"Oh, you're full of people!

The square in front of the ruins...... that was designated as the meeting point.

There are numerous adventurers gathered there.

I felt like I saw it all the time, it was over a hundred people.

Exactly, it doesn't reach 150 people.

"Is this, are we all b-rank adventurers... in a way, that's a spectacular view"

"Nha? We have company, don't we all?

"Oh, and so is that"

This exam can be challenged by everyone at the party.

Like me, it would be natural to bring my people.

"Guys, are we going to be rivals?

"Isn't that right? Because I haven't heard about the limited number of people who can be A-ranked… I think it feels like something that falls short of certain criteria will fall off rather than compete"

"I see. But that's gonna be hard."

When it comes to shedding ceremonies, rather than competing methods, one party at a time will be judged.

Depending on the content of the exam, it will take quite some time.

If the content is the most like sifting the whole thing, it may fall off at once…

Well, you can't handle all this.

I can't help but imagine this.

Whatever exams are available, until they are fully challenged.

"Yes, Featured"

The bread and hands rang.

Looking back... the look of the cell.

"I am a cell of A-rank adventurers who serve as examiners. Greetings."

I can't believe Cell's acting as an examiner...

Is this what you were saying the other day about the fringe?

I saw less than ten other adventurer-like people, not just cells.

I guess they're all exams.

In it, I can't believe Cell greets you on behalf of...

Is your position higher within the guild than you thought?

"Ho, cell is great."

They were thinking the same thing, Tina says in a small voice.

Go on, Nina tilts her little neck.

"But... Axe isn't here... right? What's going on?

"No, I don't think so. Those two are always together..."

"A fight... did, or what?

"Seya-na. Or, like, Axe was finally shaken?

I feel sorry for you, so stop imagining that.

But...

You're both right, it's a mystery indeed.

I don't think Axe will leave beside the cell.

Besides, if it's the same party, I think the standing position is the same...

"You will earn the A-rank title when you have tried countless exams and completed all of them. I'll tell you what the exam is about. How many clearances do I have to make? That's a secret. So be careful not to misallocate the pace."

Not knowing the goal is quite a hassle.

Although Cell is right, pacing will be important as well...

More than that, having a strong heart is required.

I don't know when it's going to end. The reason I'm forced into endurance racing is because of severe mental fatigue.

Some people will break their hearts along the way.

"Well, I'd just like to do my first exam… before I do, I'd like to introduce a special guest."

Special guest?

Could it be that the old man in the stall said...

"I don't think anyone knows... it's the brave Arios"

"... I knew it"

In Cell's greeting, Arios showed himself from a tent installed in the back.

I have a bad feeling about it.

Plus Agus, Leanne and Mina followed...

"Yeah?"

The last woman I knew showed up.

You dress like a knight, but who is it?

"This time, the brave men are invited to join the judgment. Keep your mind on it, though the standards of scrutiny will not be stricter."

"Hey, it's Arios I just left for the introduction. Might be easier to understand, like a brave man. I had a bit of an edge this time, and I was supposed to be the examiner here with my buddies. I'm counting on everyone's good fight. Regards."

Arios said hello with a refreshing grin...

The other adventurers who saw the appearance shook their voices, oops.

I can't believe everyone can be inspired by the brave people they admire.

I can't believe you let the brave man serve as an examiner.

How fortunate.

This test, you can't fall.

We need to be active and show the brave the good.

... like that, everyone, was excited.

"Nyah... sounds great and annoying. I mean, why is he out there looking natural? Didn't they piss you off?

"It should be..."

In a conversation with Sarya... I hear Arios was summoned to the royal castle in the case of Illis and blamed for his problematic behavior.

I have also heard that I have been punished.

I just haven't heard what punishment it is, and I haven't heard that brave men have been disqualified.

Because of his position as a brave man, even a king could not blame him?

Or did Arios revamp for punishing you?

"That's not true."

Canade just denied it.

Everyone else agrees.

"Maybe serving as an examiner is punishment."

"Nha? What do you mean?"

"Mild criminals may be ordered to serve… volunteer, etc. Like that, Arios may also be ordered to do various jobs. If you look closely, there's one stranger, who's in... does it feel like a watchman?

"I don't like that..."

"I'm so unmotivated..."

"Can I go home?

"Or can I just magically blow it up? It is."

Guys, I was losing my motivation.

Well, I have no choice.

It's counterproductive to be encouraged by Arios.

There's no way you're motivated.

"Oh, you mean so-yu"

Take the thinking trick...... Slightly, Tina pounds her palm with a convincing face.

"What's going on?

"Nah. I've been thinking about why Axe isn't here... and if that brave guy comes out, I'm not convinced."

"Yeah?"

"Axe and do the honest guy for better or worse? Because that happened before, you don't want to be on the same stage. In that regard, the cells come from adults. I know it's a lot to think about, but I'm patient."

"I see."

It was an accurate explanation.

Maybe, like Tina said, Axe, who hates Arios, doesn't want to be on stage with him and is temporarily out of his seat.

I know how you feel.

After what happened...

If we were together, it's about Axe, so I could hit him.

"Huh."

Second, Arios saw this one.

He has a provocative grin.

"Hey, Rayne. I'm sure he's up to something again.

"Shall I crush it while I can?

I'm going to stick around and say yes.

"No, you can't. If you do that, Sola and the others will be the bad guys."

"We know the evil deeds of the brave, but those who are here will know nothing. That's why the fame of the brave is still higher than his evil deeds."

"If you put your hands on the brave, what happens? You don't have to be bad, Sola and the others are disqualified."

"I hope that's all you need. Worst case scenario, we're gonna be dealing with everyone here."

"Oh, no. I'm not serious."

"Just kidding, kidding"

I think maybe the two of us at Canade and Tania meant it.

"I can't wipe away the possibility that I'm going to do something... but that's why I can't get off the exam here. Let's be very careful."

"Yeah, I get it!

"Good luck"

There's a good chance Arios is up to something.

It's too much to run into here.

Still, you can't run away here...

Even if you've been working on small pieces, you only have to break them directly from the front.

"Well, I'll start the exam."

Arios, who finished his greeting, moved back...

Instead, the cell stands in front again.

Finally.

What exams await?

nervousness and slight enjoyment.

Surprisingly, there was plenty of room.

After all, is it because we're all together?

If this was the type of exam I would take alone, I might have been full of anxiety.

Yeah, I'm fine.

With all of us, we can get over anything.

Let's pass this exam.

"The first exam... is a marathon."