Mob, if I were a high school student, could I be an adventurer, too, Leah?

The next day, I was visiting the Adventurer's Guild at Hachioji Station.

The reason is, of course, to apply for the four-star promotion examination.

The practical examination for the four-star examination is divided into three main sections.

C-rank labyrinth alone, D-rank special labyrinth, and...... against professional adventurers.

Two of the former could start diving on the same day if they applied online, but the last match was reserved due to the examiner's circumstances.

Today, I was going to make this appointment as well.

"... ah? Kitagawa-san, it's been a long time."

Shigeno-san! It's been a long time!

Applying for the four-star promotion examination at the counter, I reunited with people I remember.

When I became an adventurer, I was the person in charge, and at the time of the student tournament, I was the benefactor who taught me about the existence of links --- Mr. Shigeno.

Usually, I often use the guild of Tachikawa Station on my way back from school, but sometimes when I came to the guild of Hachioji Station, the timing was not right, and I was worried about the reunion since the tournament.

What can I do for you today?

Ah... an application for the four-star promotion examination.

Oh!

When I said that, Mr. Shigeno loosened his cheeks.

"That Kitagawa-san finally took the Four Stars Promotion Exam..." The flow of the moon and day is fast. I thought you'd just become an adventurer the other day..... "

"Hahaha..."

From my senses, it was a long time ago that I became an adventurer...

Well, it's only been a year since I thought about it, so it might be the day before yesterday from Mr. Shigeno.

"Hmm... if that's the case, I'll take charge of the practical skills."

Huh?

“I have a professional license, too.”

"Um......"

When I was confused by the sudden suggestion, Shigeno-san whispered in his voice.

"... honestly, I think it would take a lot of time to apply normally. Angormor may be starting, so I can't find the examiners.”

"Ahh..."

Well, if you ask me, don't you all have time for the examiner at this moment when Angormore is coming?

I don't know how much the examiner will get, but I think it's a sparrow's tear in financial terms. Quests are half-volunteer.

I bowed my head to Shigeno-san.

"Excuse me, can I ask you a favor?"

“Sure, when would you like to do that? As long as Kitagawa-san is ok, I'll be fine soon after this."

"If you can do it right after this, it would be helpful for us... but will the exams be finished so soon?"

Yeah, well, I think Kitagawa-san will be finished soon.

"Well then, I'd like to take it now..."

Well, here we are.

Please do your best.

The receptionist's sister (flattery) smiled at me and took the elevator with Shigeno-san.

When Shigeno-san holds on to something like a card key, the elevator goes down without pressing a button.

The elevator did not stop even after the meter, which represented the number of times, passed the basement floor, which was the bottom floor, and then the elevator finally stopped after going down to the third floor.

"This place is..."

After getting off the elevator, there was a huge space with a few gymnasiums.

Covered in inorganic steel, the walls are lined with doors.

I could see a wide aisle in the back, and I heard that similar spaces were connected.

"This is the shelter of Angormor... Shelter." It can accommodate up to 100,000 people, and its material can inhibit spirit monsters from slipping through, and can withstand C-ranked monsters to a certain extent. "

Well... I knew the guild had become a shelter, but it was such a huge space...

What about that door?

Among the many doors, point to only three painted red. "Hi, it looks like it says Tokyo, Tachikawa, Takao..."

"That door is connected to the small room where the transfer gate is located. The transfer gate is connected to each shelter, so you can coordinate personnel and...... evacuate this shelter in case it falls.”

"I see..."

Are you able to move between guilds to some extent? This will allow you to rendezvous with family members who have been evacuated to separate guilds, and adjust personnel and supplies to reduce the risk of people gathering and puncturing in one location.

That's pretty well thought out.... except for the cards and supplies I was being asked to provide and all the things that seemed to be going on, it seemed quite fascinating.

... but why was she escorted to the shelter?

As she tilted her neck, she was guided to the room beside the red door.

On the door, it says "simulation room."

Once inside, it was about the size of a classroom, a dome-shaped space with sci-fi ticking machines installed everywhere.

“This is a room where you can see the vision of the card in full size. Well, it's like a room version of a card gear.”

"Heh...."

I looked over the room with interest.

Was this kind of thing secretly developed? It's an evolutionary system of card gear.

... No, I don't. I think we were the main developer and used the research for card gear.

“It's stereoscopic, so you can't touch it, but the visions can interfere with each other. And its strength depends on the status of the card.”

"That's..."

"Yeah... that means we can safely do combat simulations." By the way, you can also use links. ”

I see, now I know why I was led here.

Well, let's do this.

That's why Shigeno-san handed me three cards.

All three races are F-ranked goblins.

What's this?

"It will be a test card. I will use the same races with no difference in skill.”

Hmm... that's the format.

I thought I was going to fight with my own cards, but apparently it was a test of my master's skills.

... "You can also use links." What kind of test can you predict?

"... it looks like you've predicted what kind of tests you're going to have on that face."

"Yeah... well, it's a test to see how much Link can do, right?"

“Yes, this is the first time that we're going to disclose information about links in this study. In any case, if there is no link from rank C, it will not work.... but even as an adventurer who comes to this level, there are many people who either know it or use the name Link without knowing it."

The only exceptions are those who have pushed with the power of money. and Mr. Shigeno who shrugged his shoulders, I nodded.

“So, once you've registered your ownership of the card, can you stand there?”

As he was told, he registered the ownership of the three goblins and stood facing Mr. Shigeno near the center of the room.

"The first question of the test is to measure whether or not you know the existence of the link from its movement... I will let Kitagawa-san skip it because it is not necessary to do so, and I will try to strengthen the second question, Synchro. Now, please try to recall the cards as you normally would in a labyrinth."

When I did, three translucent goblins appeared in front of me.

"Oh... it's kind of sci-fi-like"

"I know, it's quite an exciting situation, isn't it? Then team up with my goblins in four hands. It's professional wrestling."

When I linked up with the goblins, I made them look exactly like that.

"The second question is very simple. If you twist my goblin with force, you will pass. Now, let's get started!"

Along with the signals, I increased the synchronization rate with the Goblins.

30%, 40%, 50%...

I wonder if Nakano is increasing his synchro rate as well as my synchro rate, but the power of the Goblins is completely contained.

The disequilibrium was due to my synchro rate exceeding 60%.

First of all, Shigeno-san's goblin fell to his knees.

Then, at over 70%, I kneel down.

Therefore, the synchro rate gradually increased by 80% and 90%, perhaps because of the concentration of consciousness.

And eventually, the synchronization rate with the goblin was 99%...... When the full synchronization was reached, Mr. Nakano solved the synchronization problem.

I hurriedly relaxed so as not to injure the opposing goblin.

Well done!

With those words, I also untied the synchro and let out a big breath.

"If you can use this much synchro with the card you just got, it's a professional class without complaints....... I didn't expect to grow up here in a year or so after becoming an adventurer."

"Thank you. Are you ready to pass?"

“Yes, you will pass the link technique.”

Is that it?

Really, it's over in no time.

Well, here's what I'll do.

“Thank you so much for today.”

Return to the guild floor and say goodbye.

"No, no, no, no, no... I know it's going to be tough, but we need to survive."

Yes!

There, Mr. Shigeno claps his hands.

"That's right, if you don't mind, why don't you exchange your contacts?" I actually have a card gear, too. ”

"Contact, is that...?"

I accidentally figured it out.

Look at me like that, Shigeno-san says.

"... maybe you're caught up in the cooperation from the guild when you were in Angormore?"

"Ahh... ahaha"

Shigeno-san bitterly smiled at me, who had no choice but to laugh and deceive me.

“Rest assured. This is 100% for personal use. Government officials are not in the heavy field, but as individuals in the heavy field. I promise."

... well, if it's for personal use. Worst of all, you can ignore anything you say.

Finish exchanging contacts and postpone the guild.

When I looked at the clock when I left the station building, it had only been about thirty minutes, and the time was still before noon.

”What are you going to do now? Are you going to the labyrinth now?

Lotus asked.

No, I have a plan to meet with my descendants today, so the strategy will be followed.

... but I still have a little time to spare.

I had enough time to check out the Special Labyrinth Lord.

The special type of labyrinth used for the test was the Kiyotoki Mikojindo Hall, which was also the final point of the race.

It's also close to the aqueduct, the meeting place, so I thought I'd stop by.

If I had the master I wanted in one shot, it would be easier for me to attack the C-rank labyrinth in the future...

While thinking of such things, it was a special type of labyrinth that connected the train and headed... "

"Mm......"

When I saw the Lord, I was slightly discouraged.

...... I don't know, I guess.

I almost suddenly closed my mouth in a hurry.

That was a word I should never have spoken.

How long have you been helped by that power?

Even if it wasn't the card you were aiming for, you should never say such ungrateful words---!

"Oh, my God, I'm so embarrassed."

"Are you saying that!"

Even though I didn't let it out of my mouth because I was so careful...!

Lotus tilted her neck at me like that.

What's the matter, isn't it a puzzle?

She pointed to the figure of the two pillar goddess who was no longer familiar.

Lord of the Special Labyrinth. It was auspicious and dark again.

Or was that what you were after this time?

"No, well, it's different..."

I denied it with a subtle awkwardness.

Auspiciousness and Black Darkness weren't a puzzle. Rather, I want as many cards as I can think of, considering the possibility of losing in Angormore.

... but now I want a card that can strengthen other members.

Best of all, there are three goddesses that can rank up multiple members. A card that can be greatly enhanced even on its own in the next step. That was the condition.

"What the hell, then it's a puzzle"

However, when I was told by Lotus, the auspicious person, I wondered if that would be good.

Is there no pride in the auspicious race?

"... I won't let you do double auspiciousness"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

Nothing? Hora, I didn't mean it, so let's go.

"Shit! I know, so I kicked it!"

I left the labyrinth while Lotus kicked me in the ass.

... no double auspiciousness.

Yes, while engraving it in my mind's notepad.

And then an hour later.

Kitagawa-kun, it's been a long time!

"Oh, it's been a while... Sandhara-san"

I was meeting Mr. Sandhara at a coffee shop in Tokyo.

To deliver Hechet, which was in a state of uncertainty concerning each other's appointments.

Once Angormor begins, I can't give you my card like this.

That's why we managed to make time to meet... "

Sandhara-san... isn't it cold?

I was terrified to hear from the half-naked Pharaoh fashionista.

Yeah, I'm using an air conditioning pendant.

Yeah, that's right.

... but what a chill outfit.

"Well, I admit that it doesn't fit the season." But it can't be helped. In Japan, there are too few fashions to suit pharaohs. "

You're cumming as usual ~

She said to Sandhara-san, who shrugged her shoulders calmly, in an admirable voice, as if Lotus was dumbfounded.

Well, you're a lot of amazing people.

In the meantime, let's get right to the point today.

I took out Hecket's card.

"Um, Colle... it's a promise card." I'm sorry I'm late. "

"Oh, thank you."

Sandhara-san grinned as he took the Hecket card.

"Don't worry about it, it's late because it's convenient for me."

“It would be helpful if you could say that.”

I lifted my head as I gently wrapped my chest inside.

Now that I've finished my errands, I can't taste goodbye, so I'll have a light chat.

From the recent situation of each other, from the talk about how we are taking measures against Angormor and the government's response, the story gradually flowed into the daily routine.

"The car seat that is often attached to the papycha. There are occasional covers on it, right?"

"Ah, there is." The one who stays out of the rain. "

"Yeah. That's my mother's love, isn't it?"

"Mother's love...?" well..... "

"After all, the child in the back doesn't get wet from the rain thanks to the cover, but the mother rowing it is wet, right?" Even if I get wet, my child will definitely be covered. I thought it was my mother's love. "

"I see... if you say so, it's my mother's love."

"Last time I saw my mother rowing her bike desperately in the rain, I suddenly thought so. Until now, I didn't even think about it when I entered my sight, but since the announcement of the prophecy, I've been strangely exposed to such things....."

……………………

Did Kitagawa have a rain cover on her childhood car seat?

"I... I see, it was attached."

"Oh! It's my mother's love."... you have to protect me. "

Yes.

While talking like that, when the drinks I asked for ran out of each other, I decided to ask the last thing I wanted to ask.

"By the way, did Sandhara-san build any kind of pyramid...?"

"Oh! You know very well."

"Actually, a friend of mine joined Sandhara-san's part-time job."... it's called Ono. "

"Oh! Ono-kun!" He's a good man, he's not very attractive. That's the type that will make a difference wherever you go. ”

Well, why the pyramid?

"Hmm... how come?"

Sandhara-san put down his tea cup and began to talk with a serious face.

One of my cards wanted a shrine after all.

A temple?

I had Athena's face in my head.

... I wonder if there are many gods who want the temple?

"At first, I didn't have that kind of money, so I went through it, but just find a good labyrinth." Ingredients are also available in the labyrinth, and I wanted to build a pyramid from scratch, so I decided to build it a little bit. "

It was amazing how much I wanted to make a pyramid.

"... and when I actually made it, it turned out to be a little interesting."

Interesting thing?

"Yeah.... I'd like you to turn off the record from here on out."

Yes.

Straighten your posture and take a serious listening attitude.

Kitagawa-kun, do you know the skill of the Simplified Temple?

Yes, it's a sector skill, isn't it? Particularly strengthens the attributes of gods "

"That's right.... By the way, don't you think there are temples that are not simple?"

".... No way...!"

Seeing my reaction, Sandhara nods contentedly.

"... I think so." It's not just because of hobbies, but because you want to fill the missing part of yourself, and you want it unconsciously. "

Cards with Lost Skill tend to be more likely to seek what is a key item.

What if it's not just about missing skills?

What if some of you need the right [place] to use your powers...?

"Well, what effect does it have? It's actually a pleasure to make it."... I don't know if you ever build a temple. "

“No, it was very helpful. Thank you very much."

“Hahaha, I wish I had been useful”

"... If you are in trouble all over Angormor, please come to my high school. I'm going to be based there."

"Huh... that's reliable." Then I'll tell you where my pyramid is. I don't want too many of them, but I can afford to accept as many as my family and friends. "

Thank you very much.

"I can't believe that Athena's insistent desire for a temple made sense..."

If you think about it, there is no better place for God to exert His power.

And the reason why the effects of the temple were not known to the public.

I don't think anybody but Mr. Sandhara would be strange enough to bother building a temple for a card.

Researchers and others will not build a temple, nor will those who know it pretend to do so.

Besides, you probably can't just build a temple.

And there was another thing that Athena sought besides the temple.

It's a believer... that is, a faith.

It is also not a race named Athena, but her individual (individual god?).

What Athena once said to me comes back to life.

... a martyr.

Even after Sandhara-san left, I was left to think on my own.