My First Trip was to Another World

I hadn't been to a protective gear store in a long time the other day and asked to repair my coat, but they turned me down as much as they wanted. Apparently the damage was too great. This grudge, where do I hit it?

I also felt like grabbing the money on my own, so I didn't buy a new coat. I'll be working on my gold bore coat for a while now.

The King's capital, which had not been there in a long time, was getting pretty cold. Now it's like the middle of winter. I'm not uncomfortable with the gold bore coat right now, but I think it will be quite unnatural in another six months.

Fur coat on a fucking hot day in the middle of summer. Are you absolutely weird? I wouldn't want to get near it. I'd like to buy a thin coat by then.

After breakfast, as usual, relaxing, Mr. Lily suddenly asked me.

"Ko-kun. I thought you said you didn't pay taxes.

"Hmm? Speaking of which, that happened. We don't live in Arencia, but should we pay for it?

The tax payment is in January, but I don't know what month or what day it is today. Elminsur doesn't have a calendar, and it's not seasonal.

I completely forgot. I remember thinking blurry a long time ago, "I'm about to pay my taxes". You're definitely past your deadline.

"I would have Alencia's ID. It'll be a hassle later, so you should pay for it."

Hmmm...... that's a hassle. If this is the case, I should have paid for it the last time I went to Alencia.

"How much is it?

"It depends on who you are. We're A-rank adventurers, so three gold coins a month. That's 36 per person."

Wow, high! That's five of us, so it's 180 pieces in total. That's so expensive. Well, I can afford it.

"It's a hassle, but shall we go pay? Anybody want to go?

"Oh, I want to go!

When Luna ran first, Claire raised her hand softly.

"Hey, shouldn't we all go? I need an ID."

Sure it is. He seems to accept it even if it's not in person, but it could be under trouble. Let's all go.

"I don't have to go, do I?

"Oh. When Irvin goes, it makes the conversation easier. I'm leaving a message today."

Irvin is a clandestine immigrant from Mirzia, so we can't take him to the government building. He'll be suspicious for sure.

Transferred to Wang Du and entered the government building. Tax-related reception is arranged in a first-class location in the government building. It's easy to find.

I had broken the proposed payment deadline, but I finished paying my taxes without delay, even though I was told a novel. Adventurers, who are often out, say payments are often delayed. It is said that a high tax rate is set on that basis.

Actually, it sounds like taxes are being deducted from the rewards, too. Then pull it out of the full reward. Because it adds extra effort.

"Well, it's been a while since I've been to the Adventurer Guild"

"Right. I haven't been there a long time."

I went to the Adventurer Guild in Bilbao, but the Adventurer Guild in King's Capital to say Home is a lot shabby.

When I opened the door of the Adventurer Guild, Mr. Elysia greeted me with a full grin.

"Ahhh! Long time no see! I haven't seen your face for a long time, but you've been fine."

"Oh. I was holding back because the evil seemed noticeable"

"Example voice, I heard you. Hehe. It was a great declaration. I'm here to help, too."

This is it, this is it. I didn't really want to come because I thought they would definitely say something about the broadcast back then. My face is so cracked in Wang Du, it makes me weird and noticeable.

"... don't touch too much on that. I'm not eager to work."

Too conspicuous, I have a feeling I can push trouble. I want to keep it discreet for a while.

"Really...... But the adventurer goes on, right?

"Absolutely. It's easy."

Even if they stripped me of my adventurer's identity, I have nothing to worry about. But the identity of the adventurer is very easy. You can always sell materials from the monsters you hunt, and you can come and go freely to other cities. Without an adventurer's ID, you'll have a lot of trouble.

"Now think about the mentor as well. The deadline is still ahead, but you'll need it sooner or later"

"Adventurers above C-rank coach newcomers, right? Is that absolutely necessary?

High rank adventurers have rules for training newcomers. I know it's absolutely necessary, but there may be some way out.

"... Yes. Mr. Claire has already accomplished it, but everyone else needs it. However, since you are still dealing with newcomers, you can hang it all year."

Anything, they're going to treat me as a rookie for about a year from my new registration. No matter how high the rank, newcomers are newcomers.

Originally, rules are laid down for coaching one adventurer within one year of promotion. In the case of newcomers, one year is measured after the end of the newcomer period. Just a little longer than normal.

If a chick coaches a chick, it won't be a busy thing. Those who are coached won't like it from newcomers either.

"Hey, do we all have to coach one person at a time?

This is pretty important. Looking for as many as four newcomers is just tough. Or troublesome.

"One at the party, but that's fine. It's this system, but it's also for finding people who are good at teaching. Once you've been through it, you'll be able to mentor many people by yourself if you're right for them."

This rule, basically, doesn't seem to exist. Well, you just have to catch one at the party, so I guess you can still say it's sweet.

It is unsuitable for training newcomers. There is also the question of whether you are good or bad at teaching, but it is also important that you simply like it or not. I don't know if I'm right for it unless I try. For this reason, they have a system in place to force them to go through it.

I guess that means there should be one person in the party who's right for you.

Apparently looking for a caregiver like Raymond. I think it's a job that won't even be a single piece of copper coin, but you like people you like.

"Copy that. I'll take it easy to find someone to mentor. Thanks for everything."

I say that and get away from the counter and take a peek at the request form for the first time in a long time.

There were irreplaceable requisitions lined up. Herb collection, roof and wall repairs, chores... no interesting requests.

When I tried to leave the Adventurer Guild, I was called from behind. Turning around, a small, fat, beardless big man stood.

"Ugh! Long time no see. After a while, you look a lot more flashy."

"... who?

"It's Raymond! Claire...... Say something too..."

"Who?"

"You're lying...?

He has eyes as if Raymond sees something incredible.

"Just kidding, uncle. Long time no see."

"Come on, give me a break..."

When Claire smiled, Raymond gave it back with a bitter laugh.

Kidding aside, it's been a long time. The Raymonds are rolling all over the place, so I don't see them much.

"It's been a really long time. How have you been?

I don't have to ask. I think I'm fine, but it's a stereotype greeting.

"Whoa. We've been away from the King's Capital for a while. You're as active as ever."

"Not so much. It's been a long time since we've been here. I've been doing very little as an adventurer lately."

As long as I did a goblin extermination the other day. We only collect our own herbs, and even demons only hunt for what we feed them. A-rank is just a name.

Adventurer rank doesn't go down so easily once you've increased your rank. It is re-examined when the party is dissolved and when it is not requested too much.

It seems that this' too 'is determined by the taunting of the Alliance. If they're active outside of adventurers, they'll set it up pretty long. My name has become famous for nothing, so I'm sure you've been granted quite a respite.

"You're not being modest. Soon you'll be ranked higher than me. Even Claire does, at all. I wonder if he looks like my brother..."

Brother...? Oh, you mean Claire's father. He's already deceased, but he's Raymond's brother.

"Atashi is not like that. Mostly because of Koh."

That would be humility. I didn't do anything. If you insist, it's enough to teach you how to strengthen your body.

Talking to Raymond, I felt strange signs from behind Raymond.

"Ah! Mr. Coe!

Suddenly they call me by name. Ahead, there was a boy in cheap leather armor. The boy rushes over here with a sparkling smile on his face. Hot and painful......

"You're Bilbao's newcomer."

Brothers and sisters of new adventurers. I guess it was Ricky and Kate. From after Ricky, Kate came on a small run.

"Hmm? What, you know what?

Raymond says with a surprised look.

"Oh. I met him when I went to Bilbao"

"Thank you then. It really helped."

As Kate bowed her head deeply, she was followed and Ricky bowed her head as well.

"Besides, why are you with Raymond?

"I picked up where I was dying in the street. He said he was on his way to the king's capital, so he finally brought him in."

Raymond, you're a real caretaker. You're picking someone up every time you go out, aren't you?

Even when we met before, you were picking up a dying adventurer in the woods... This guy's party members are going to have a hard time.

"I see. You guys, why did you come to Wang Du?

Ask your siblings back.

"Why... to repay Mr. Coe and the others. I thought you said this was your base."

Ricky answered in confusion. It's not like you're dying.

"Was it? I don't want anything to give back."

"Kuku. Don't say that, take it. These guys are fine with that."

Raymond pinches his mouth with a laugh.

"... do you? Well, that's all right."

When I answered that, Raymond slapped his hand like he flashed something.

"That's right! You guys have already done your mentoring? If you haven't already, I'll coach these guys."

"Please!

Ricky screams fine. My sister Kate has a worrying look next to her and she's horny.

Instructor...... I thought we were talking further. In the first place, I'm still a rookie. Luna and Leeds are rookies, and Mr. Lily is like rookies. Claire's the only one with a decent experience. Is that what we're supposed to coach?

"What do you guys think?

"I'm not very sure..."

"Isn't that nice? Anyway, I have to do it someday."

Claire answered lightly, butting Luna, who seemed worried. Then Mr. Lily nods with a motivated look. Seems to agree.

Leeds is... Kyoton. You understand or you don't...... Well, just ignore it. If you don't like it, you should say no.

I think I can do it. It's true that we have to do it sooner or later, and there's no guarantee that the rookie will show up again conveniently. Some anxiety will remain, but if it comes down to it, rely on the experienced Claire.

Besides, the adventurer's rules were tapped into in the written exam. With that knowledge, we'll figure it out.

And then there's Luna.

"What does Luna think? If you're not sure, why don't you stop?

"Eh! I'll do it!

I answered forcefully. It didn't seem like I didn't like it.

"That's why. I'll take on your instructors. Greetings."

"Thank you! Best wishes!

"Please…"

When Ricky replied with a voice that was too loud, he heard Kate's mosquito squeaking small voice. I just need to add it up and divide it by two...

"Kuku. Bye! Good luck!

Raymond went away laughing when he banged his siblings on the back with majesty.

I was going to leave as soon as I paid my taxes, but I ended up staying longer. I wonder if the instructor was up to sixty days... That would be too long. Let's push it up to the crisp E-rank in a few days and get it over with.