The morning bell rang and I came to the Alliance of Adventurers of Arecife ready.
Overnight marination is plentiful. It's soaked a lot. I want to take the exam before I forget. The counter clerk is an older man. Are you a retired adventurer or have great muscles for your age?
"Hi. I'd like to take an adventurer's promotion exam, okay?
"Welcome. It's a promotion exam. Do you have a letter of recommendation?
If you take the test on a regular route, you will need a letter of recommendation for your guild. We're special, so we don't have any of that stuff together. But we should be talking about it.
"It's a special exam from the state. I believe the Wang du has contacted us."
When you give your ID to the counter clerk, you compare it to the material at hand with a difficult face.
"Er... Mr. Koh and you're on the same team. I'm listening. Nice to meet you."
They found the material safely. I was welcomed with a smile.
"Oh. Nice to meet you"
"Er... was the name of the party good for" Mr. Coe and the Pleasant Friends "?
Not good!
"Wait. What's that exquisitely embarrassing name?"
"Because it wasn't set, it's the standard name for the guild. If you don't like it, the name 'Ko-chan and Beauty Angel'..."
"Worse!
"It's a standard name for women's parties only, hey. Surprisingly popular."
Where is it popular? The default name is too harsh. Couldn't you handle it a little more... On the contrary, I'm curious about names that are exclusive to men's parties.
But women only apply to Harlem parties, right?
"Think for a second. Wait."
When it comes to naming parties, don't get lost... They told me to name the party once before, but I forgot it as it was.
I wonder if Raymond's party was "The Axe of Steel". I'm a little embarrassed, but I guess I should put it on like this. He's a big swordsman, why an axe?
"Hey, you can't, you don't have to put it on right now, do you?
Claire speaks to me in silence.
"Really?
"Because it's a nomenclature during the exam. You just have to sign up under a temporary name."
Oh, he was fooled by the flow of the story. The promotion exam and the party name are irrelevant. The party name is optional in the first place, so you don't have to give it if you don't want to. Of course, you can change it later. That's enough for a pseudonym now.
"That's what I'm talking about, so keep it as a standard name"
"I understand. Now, in the name of 'Ko-chan and Beauty Angel'"
"Why that way! Pleasant company please."
Now I see the material the counter clerk has. The standard name for men was "Han Muscle Festival". Sucks. If it was just a man's party, would it have been named 'Koh and Han's Muscle Festival'......
"Then let's go through the process. You had an A-rank."
"What? No, no, no, I would have asked you to do it in B-rank... let me see it for a second"
The counter clerk hits the material in his hand and reads the contents.
There it says' Exam Rank: A 'and' Combat Rating: B '. Isn't A and B the other way around?
Elysia, you wrote it wrong...... I was a little worried because I was writing as we talked. He said our combat rating was' A ', so I'm pretty sure it was miswritten.
"Uh... what shall we do... Can I change it?
Luna looked at the dossier and groaned worryingly.
"I'm sorry, miss. Now that I accept it, I can't change it now."
"It sounds like the guild's receptionist is miswritten, but still no good?
"Hmm, then I can change it...
We need to return it to Alliance headquarters once and rewrite the application. The exam will be next month. "
Shit. You work in the bureau even here? That's a hassle.
"I have no choice, let's keep taking it. It will be."
If you can't, you can take it back on the regular route. This is your chance to come down and gush. It's no surprise it's gone.
"Right...... It's not like you don't have any hope. Let's take it."
I held my fist small with the way Claire was determined.
Fortunately, even if the notes are 0 points, they don't necessarily mean they fail. For that matter, you just have to salvage it with practical skill. Well, the practical hurdles go up.
"You don't have to change it.
Then let's go through the process. At a party this time?
"Right. Please at the party...... Oh, I'm sorry. Just give me a minute. Ask for an assessment while you are taking the exam"
I almost forgot. Pass the Green Bull you crusaded yesterday.
"That's just great. Just take the A-rank exam."
The counter clerk was impressed, but to this extent, it's normal. I guess it's because of the low scratches, except for one, which is to a good extent.
The procedure was completed and the test was initiated. Let's start with a written exam. Even if I say I'll take it at the party, the notes are personal. They were passed into rooms like conference rooms, each handed out problematic forms.
The content is harder than I thought. Is there no choice because it is A-rank? The law and the rules of the guild are fine, but architecture, after all. I have no idea what village the soil produced is suitable for. It's all the first time they give me a place name.
No questions were asked about weapons or tactics. They say there's a mock fight, so I guess it means you should just look at the actual movement.
At the end of the written exam, Leeds walked with Tobotobo as he shunned.
"How'd it go?
"Hmm, totally damaged"
I guess. You can tell by the trick. Leeds didn't like the law, herbs and architecture. In short, almost no. Let's do our best with practical skills.
"It was pretty hard. You have to work hard."
This exam, it seems, was difficult even for Claire.
Luna also came roaring "hmm" with a rugged face. The results don't seem fragrant. Only Mr. Lily smiles for some reason. I wonder if he was responsive.
"It was a lot like the investigator's exam. That was surprisingly easy."
Speaking of which, Mr. Lilly had a reputable state credential for being fucking difficult. Somehow, you're a little surprised Mr. Lily's smart. Because normal behavior is brain muscle.
Next up is a mock fight. As the counter clerk tells me, I go to a training area co-located in the guild. Looks like a normal athletic field. There, an adventure-style man with a long sword was waiting on his upright. Reach out your spine and join hands behind you, giving directions in army style.
"I'll be the examiner for the promotion exam for the party Mr. Coe and his delightful friends, it's Shuan!
The man shouts as he stays upright immobile. He didn't wait for our reply and kept explaining.
Don't scream that embarrassing party name.
"We're going to have a one-on-one mock match. Even so, I'm just checking to see if your combat assessment is appropriate. This will not determine whether or not to accept it. You don't have to feel it.
The weapon, if it doesn't come with a blade, can use anything. I'll lend it to you if you don't have it.
The healing wizard of the ambulance is also waiting. Call me at ease. "
Behind the examiner, a lightly dressed man refrains. I guess he's the healing wizard.
Alliance combat ratings are judged by crusaded demons. That includes magic and traps, so it's not a simple combat ability. Whether you accept it or not, mock warfare is necessary to identify the power of an individual.
"Me! I want to!
Leeds shook up the iron stick with a full grin. Maybe the exam had accumulated depression.
He's a candidate. Let Leeds take the lead. Preparing non-lethal weapons within yesterday. Leeds' weapon is an iron stick.
"Come on, anytime is good. Call me."
Without a signal, the simulation began. Leeds steps in with momentum and a swing of restraint. but clean hit. The examiner rolled away.
The paramedic rushes over instantly and hangs the healing magic.
"... pass!
The examiner stood up completely and raised his hand and shouted.
"Is this a good idea?
Leeds is leaning his neck strangely. I wonder if it was really good. I wonder too.
"Uh... and you guys hear the battle rating is B?
The examiner asked anxiously.
"That's a mistake. They say our battle rating is" A. "
"I see, I understand. Next, then!
The examiner's face changed. I glanced at this one with a serious eye and my intimidation swelled. Apparently, I meant it.
The next opponent is Luna. He has a slightly anxious look, but he'll be fine. Luna's weapon is two short sticks.
"Well, you're going"
The paramedic signals the start.
The examiner packs the distance at the same time as the signal. Luna shrugged, putting a stick between her eyebrows and around her neck. You're a battle ant.
"Oh... oh..."
The examiner shrugged in a small voice, sweating cold. Luna seems to pass, too. What do you mean you passed? Just checking the battle rating.
Mr. Lily is next. The least experienced of us in combat. It just sounds like you've been quite a militant since you were a court magician.
There was a signal of initiation, but they didn't move while they were staring at each other. Seems to have restraint.
It was the examiner who moved first. Momentum packed the distance with the long sword in the middle. The examiner swings. Mr. Lilly avoided the sword to be waved down. But that's a feint. A changed direction sword strikes Mr. Lily on the horizontal giraffe.
The moment when it hits my chest. "Gati!" a metal noise rang and Mr. Lilli's fist played the sword. Merikensack. Mr. Lily's fist penetrates the face of the unbalanced examiner.
The examiner collapsed on the spot. When the paramedic hung the healing magic, he stood up as if nothing had happened and paid off the dirt on his clothes.
"... brilliant! Pass!"
That's why I passed. You said it had nothing to do with acceptance.
Claire next. You look calm. Don't worry about watching. Conversely, the examiner sees a rush. With a nervous face, I laid my sword.
Once in the starting position, the examiner stormed Claire without waiting for the signal to start. Claire hasn't set up a weapon yet. It's a complete surprise. The sword orbit captures Claire's shoulder and a sharp blow strikes Claire. but Claire took it with one hand and pushed it back.
"Hey, isn't that cowardly?
Grasp the tip of the sword gutterly as Claire says in a grumpy manner. That's a power comparison. Pushing in his gripped sword, the examiner stumbled on his knees.
"Fit! Gee!
His breath also constantly proclaimed his passing. Does that mean it's over?
"Humph," Claire snorted and turned her heels back. You sound a little angry. I'll forgive you later.
Full me up. There's no reason to end me, but Leeds came first, so it became the usual order of the line.
Swing a dagger with no blade on it with a boom. It's a little prep exercise.
A stronger sense of intimidation has been skipped from the examiner. This behavior has also been done every time by Instructor Glad. Maybe it's a mock fight courtesy. I'll do it, too.
Skip intimidation to the point of not passing out. Are you a little scared? About as much as I intend.
"All right, let's do it"
When I look at the examiner, I look at this one with a bright blue face.
"Pass!"
No, we're not fighting!
"Why not? I prepared it for you. Let's do it."
"Give me a break..."
The examiner says, shaking his legs gushing.
Was it too intimidating...... I've been taught intimidation is what it takes to avoid combat, but I'm not avoiding mock warfare. Well, that's fine if it's over.
The examiner announced the end of the mock battle, so he returns to the guild's hall. Next up is the practical exam. The examiner walked with Tobotobo and went into the room where the written exam took place. We follow suit.