In the past few days, the palaces of Erminsur have been filled with refreshing air. It would be the effect of the air purifier I made the other day. I also installed it without commissioning, but I'm glad it worked.
I mean... what if something goes wrong? There's a pervert in the basement (Diego), and we destroyed the transfer device to get to the basement. You can't fix it without me. Well, should I think about that after something goes wrong?
Thinking about that since I woke up, I heard a trembling noise in my magic bag. It's a transcriber. Speaking of errands like ringing now, it's all I have.
"Are you finally here..."
When I shrugged like that, Luna, who was serving breakfast, turned a strange face at me.
"What's wrong?
"It's a call from the Adventurer Alliance."
I didn't even have to check, but I took the transcriber out of the magic bag and checked it. Briefly, it only says to come to Adventurer Alliance headquarters. In this case, it pisses me off most of the time. Maybe I'll be pissed off too.
It's troublesome, but ignoring it is going to be more troublesome. If possible, I want to do it by the end of the day. And if I'm going anyway, I want to go fast. As much as I'd rather leave without breakfast if I could. I'll eat it because it's ready.
"You're here..."
Claire sitting across from the table oblique says, fed up.
"Oh. I want to hurry as much as I can. I'm going to go as soon as I have breakfast."
The reason is, I don't want to bowl in with Simon. Maybe Simon's getting the call today, too, but it should take some time to get around from the city where he lives. Finish the conversation while he's on the move.
"I'm going too, Atashi. Because it's not my first time."
That's what Claire says and clouds her face. Apparently Claire has received calls before. That would be comforting if you could accompany me. But I guess I'm not really into rides. Lily, who perceived it, makes further suggestions.
"Well, shall we all go"
"You should stop doing that. It's bad luck for the Adventurer Alliance."
If you go to be angry, and you take a bunch of people with you, that would damage your heart certificate. Besides, if I took Freeman Leeds or something, I wouldn't know what to do. You shouldn't take me.
"I see. But is Claire good?
"You can say assistant or luggage hold it and you'll be fine. You're gonna have trouble answering without Atashi, aren't you?
"Well, you are. I'm sorry, but please."
Claire's help is honestly appreciated because she's going to be a hassle to say bad things.
I briefly finished my breakfast and immediately transferred to the King's Capital. The Adventurer Alliance headquarters is located right next to the Royal Castle, directly behind the government building. This is my first building to visit, but I have passed in front of this building several times. It is a large stone building with an office-like atmosphere to see.
Luxurious doors not sure how to open them on the front. I wonder if I should open this and let you in.
"Should I get in from the front?
"Wait. The door will open."
I almost said it was the man's role to open the door... but I thought about it. I'm not sure how to open it, so if I open it, there's a good chance I'll break it. I'm going to go get mad now, but what are you going to do with more reason to get mad?
When I pulled back, Claire put her hand on the door.
"That? That's crazy...... ah!!"
Claire adds a good force. Then the door went off the wall, making a noise of 'Zun' and falling into the back.
"Don't break it..."
Even if Claire opens it, it will eventually break.
"I didn't open it! You didn't open it the wrong way!
Claire intensified her discourse in a hurry. Was it the type of door that fell off the wall? If so, it's not a mistake... there's no such inconvenient door, is there?
"... let's just fix it"
That's what I said, I just stepped into the building, and a staff-like man ran up to me. Wait! I haven't fixed it yet! Wait till we destroy the evidence!... Shall I shatter it? There was no door from the beginning.
"Sorry! Are you hurt?
The man says worryingly. I'm not going to get away with it anymore. Let's just apologize.
"We're fine... sorry, the door's broken"
"No, I was broken by someone who came earlier. I did first aid..."
Whoa, I'm glad we didn't get ahead of ourselves. It doesn't look like it's our fault the door broke. Besides us, I hear there's someone else who can't open the door without breaking it. Doesn't that seem like a good idea?
"I see, did I? Then I'll be fine. I'll take care of the door, I'll let you in."
"Ah, yes. What can I do for you?
"I made a call today, it's Koh the Adventurer"
"You're Mr. Coe. Rumor has it, you're early. Please come to Conference Room 1."
They were right about the story. But what's a rumor? Well, okay. Claire is moving on without worrying. I followed.
Claire knocked on the door in the face of tension. I heard a "get in" from inside, so I opened the door and went inside. It's a little narrow inside. Do you envisage using it for about four or five people? A simple desk is in the middle of the room and the walls are hung like blackboards.
There were already two men inside, one man in sight. He's a sharp-eyed, bent man. The other one's turning his back on this one, but I kind of recognize him...
"Simon! Why are you here?
I was in a hurry not to see you...... There was no point in rushing.
"We had a call this morning, so we hurried on our way! It's been a long time since I've walked fast! Ha ha!
Arriving too soon for that. I had breakfast and transferred right away, so it should have been pretty quick. Simon arrives earlier than that. I wonder if Simon's fast walk is over the speed of sound......
"I don't care about that. You're an adventurer's koh. Are you guys one of them?
"No."
I immediately denied it. I don't want them to think I'm like this guy.
"Yes! I'm not one of you, I'm a friend!
"That's not the same!
"Right! Perhaps you can say best friend already!
Not good! I tried to deny it, but the official man opens his mouth without getting into his hair.
"No, it's a question of whether we're having a party. It didn't seem like there was a party application."
When we organize a party, we are supposed to file an application with the guild. To save you the hassle of requesting nominations and contacting them. It's not compulsory, but you better do it.
"It's not a party. I just happened to be there that day."
"Does that mean we were on a mission together?
I feel like I gave the same explanation in the Adventurer's Guild in the salt making city of Linares, but they haven't communicated the information well.
"No, I just walked into the woods in my spare time and had nothing to do with the mission"
"... free time? Even though there's a strict warrant?
Ah... it was a silence. Were there strict orders? Probably felt like a forest near Wang Du when Uroboros left.
"It's that strict ordinance, but you haven't heard of the Atasis, have you? Did you really make it known?
Claire answered in my place. The official man opens his mouth to Claire with suspicious eyes.
"What about you?
"He's my party member. I followed you today for an assistant."
Introducing Claire, the man clouded his face for a moment and coughed, continuing the conversation. Claire's presence seems to have been acknowledged.
"... well known, of course. If you stopped at Linares, you'd have heard of it."
"Wait. We usually work in the King's Capital. If we go near Linares, we don't stop at Linares."
"Hmm..."
I showed a bare gesture of a man thinking. Then, Claire quickly pinches her mouth.
"In the first place, I didn't even summon the athletes. Sure, he wasn't anywhere near Linares, but he usually speaks about it, right?
"Mm..."
"If it was off-limits, it's bad, but if you didn't tell me, there's something wrong with you, right?
Claire folds in the way she's used to.
"No... well... um. I don't blame you for going into the woods."
Claire's victory. I succeeded in saying it well. Can I finish the conversation?
"Is that all we're talking about?
"No. There were reports that you were surrounded by demons, but wouldn't it have been possible for you guys to escape?
If I were alone, I would have escaped. Maybe if Simon was alone, he could get away with it at his leisure. If we had disbanded on that spot, things would have settled round without annihilating the demons. But can I answer honestly?
I'm confused by the response, but Simon answers confidently.
"Impossible! Because the meat wasn't cooked yet!
"Meat...?
"Yes! I was in the middle of preparing my meal! You can't just let it go and get away with it!
Yeah, speaking of which, Simon never tried to let go of the meat. I was focused on eating it deliciously until the end.
"There's no way that makes sense!
"Don't make food crude! Whatever the reason, the food served is delicious!
Simon is supposed to be saying the right thing, but I find it exquisitely uncomfortable...
"The mission to you should have been an investigation! What are you cooking meat for?
That's right. In retrospect, Simon never felt nervous at all. If you were willing to carry out your mission, it wouldn't have been if you were dating my camp. I'm not going to get away with it.
There's just something really catching on.
"If we hadn't fought there, how much damage would it have done to the city? I don't think there's a sarcasm for us to blame."
"That's not the problem! Damage was minimal, but it's hard for people to imitate it!
The Alliance had a say in being an Alliance. Sure, if an adventurer who lacks strength imitates us, he'll probably die. If I don't blame you for this, I guess a ton of assholes will sprang up putting their lives on the scale.
"Is that what happened? I'm sorry I did something extra."
"Based on that, you will be punished."
The guild's words were convincing. If it's any punishment, take it spoiled.
"... fine. What?"
"In the woods west of Wang Du, we are pioneering a new village. There is no Adventurer Alliance yet, and pioneering is lagging behind. Stay there for a while and help pioneer."
Yeah......? Does that mean you can help with the civil work?
No one amongst us is used to civil work. You're gonna do it while you're learning. It's inefficient. It doesn't make much sense to teach us how to do civil work because we don't have plans to hone our skills.
Simon says in a clear tone that I am reluctant to reply.
"I can't!
Huh? Can I say no?
"What are you saying...? I don't approve of objections."
I couldn't.
"No, I also make salt! You can't leave Linares!
"Right...... ok. Okay, let's give him a substitute punishment. Get rid of ten low-ranking requests that have been left in the lineless for a long time. So ask no questions."
I see, is it ok if there is a substitute? Then I'll have it made on the same terms. Perhaps that condition will end in a day. It's almost like working for free, but as far as I can stand.
"That's all right with me, too?
"No. Wang Capital's Adventurer Guild doesn't accumulate so many low-ranking requests"
Didn't go through with me. Because things are different with Simon.
Wang Du has many newcomers and a simple low-ranking request becomes a deal. In addition, it has cleared up a request that no one would receive from an adventurer seconded by the Church. For these reasons, it seems difficult to accumulate low-ranking requests in Wangdu's Adventurer Guild.
Well, I guess it was an impossible proposition because I have no reason to stay in the King's Capital in the first place.
"Coe, you'd better be quiet and obey."
"Yeah? Is that even an idea?
"... right. I don't think it's gonna be the kind of thing you're worried about."
Claire nodded quietly. Didn't say much, but apparently it's okay.
"Okay. Accept that condition"
I decided to accept it unintentionally.
I worry about wasting my time and working for free. I don't feel like helping pioneer can only be both of them...... Well, Claire seems to have an idea, so let's be honest.