Over the course of four days, we travelled to the big city where the castle stands.
I've been so comfortable for the last four days.
Let's eat first.
Animals were hunted in the woods and grasslands, and the meat of the prey was seasoned by Charlotte. That was a mess.
In the evening, Charlotte made a large and sturdy tent in a semi-transparent box, making it an unexpectedly comfortable place to stay.
By the way, Charlotte insisted on sleeping in the same box as me.
Whatever it takes, it's too expensive. I've never spoken to a girl alone before.
If I say no, Charlotte,
"Nah, why? It's strange to be apart together... it's strange..."
And he persuaded me to use his crying face as a weapon.
The parallel lines continued, but eventually she broke.
It was really hard to convince Charlotte. She's surprisingly stubborn, and I kind of feel like I'm starting to get laid on my ass.
I wanted to keep moving, but for Charlotte, who had been living in a mansion for a long time, living in the wilderness seemed to drain a lot of energy, and we decided to enter the city to live a peaceful life.
The name of the city seems to be "Merrill Star."
It was the same as the city I saw before, and it also had a European feel. I think there were a lot of people who were equipped.
The city stretched around the castle, with downtown to the west and residential to the east. To the south lies the idyllic countryside, and to the north there were many large factories lined up.
By the way, colorful smoke was rising from the factory. It's kind of like my ability. What factory is that? I'd like to see it sometime.
There's only one thing we tried to do in a city like that. I'm looking for a job.
First, enter the store.
2. Lower your head.
Third, let me do my job, please.
That's all, easy work.
However, the results were not good. No shop will hire us.
--No, he didn't exactly hire me. Charlotte was a charmer, thanks to her lovely appearance.
I'd like to go with Lute.
That is why she declined several invitations.
While I was pleased with Charlotte's actions, I was filled with pity.
It has been three days since I came to the city like this.
We went to the city at night and we went around like a tavern, but the results were the same.
The old man in the tavern talked to us when I was about to give up.
Everything seems to have an adventurer profession.
The old man was drunk and I wasn't sure, but it sounded like a treasure hunter's job.
It seems to be a popular occupation in this city, and it's not that dangerous.
And the old man says that an exam to become an adventurer is taking place in this city.
The old man gave us a piece of paper. There was a map of the reception venue and the reception date and time. When I asked when the reception would take place, what a day it would be tomorrow.
I didn't know much about the exam or the job from the paper, but I wanted to do the job because I could do anything, and Charlotte also made my eyes shine with the sound of the word "adventure", so we decided to take the adventure exam for now.
So, the next day.
He was heading towards the venue with the guidance paper in his hand.
They're supposed to be here by now.
Something hit my chest.
Shit. I think I bumped into someone because I was looking at the map.
A girl carrying a large luggage is holding her nose. I have tearful eyes, but are you all right?
"Sorry, are you okay?"
Looking closely, she was such a cute girl. Blonde hair is tied to the right only. The one with the side tail? She's as old as me.
Dressed in a blue skirt and white blouse. Black boots, metal bra and a basket. And I put a sword in my waist. Is this big luggage on your back a traveler?
... so cute. Much prettier than the idols I watch on TV.
What, is there only a beautiful girl in this other world?
If I hadn't met Charlotte and gotten "Beautiful Girl Resistance Lv5"...
"... that"
Yeah?
"Hey, hey! Are you going to take it?
She turned her big brown eyes towards me.
Oh, this is it.
I soon realized I was talking about the adventurer exam.
"Yeah, I'm going to take it."
"For the record, you haven't recruited any party members, have you?
... party members?
"What is that?
"Ha, ha? Why don't you know? You're taking an exam with someone, aren't you?
She said it was natural to know. Apparently, party members are colleagues.
"... ah, what are you talking about? I'm right here."
When I said that, Charlotte, who had been silent for so long, probably put his face out of my back.
"Here, here..."
Is Charlotte nervous or something like a chicken? You want to say hello?
"You two?
She said so without waiting for Charlotte's greeting. Charlotte was shocked enough to hear the sound of the effects.
"... is that so?
"... hey, why don't you party with me? I'll take the Adventurer exam, too. Three is better than two, right?
Hmm, I don't know what you're talking about, but should we have a lot of colleagues to take the exam with? What kind of exam is that?
"What do we do? Charlotte"
"But, of course, it's okay!
Charlotte said that with a lot of momentum, and his cheeks slowly relaxed. Looks like he's happy.
"All right, let's party! Er"
"I'm Iris. What about you guys?
I'm Lute.
"I'm Charlotte... nice to meet you, Iris."
"Yeah, nice to meet you. --Well, let's get to the venue, shall we? We don't have much time, so let's talk on foot."
That's how Iris walked. I'm sure you're a good kid.
"Ah, yes," she stopped as soon as she took a few steps.
"Before that, there was something I wanted to say. To you."
And Iris saw me.
"Me? What is it?"
I don't want you to like me.
What do you got there?
"I'm not your type. Even if you confess, you'll definitely be hooked. Do you understand?"
"Ha, ha?
"No romance in the party! Do you understand?"
What the hell is that? Suddenly I said something like an idle group.
Are you in love with "Unobo" because you're a little cute? Hmm, I don't like women like that either.
"Hey, do you understand?
"I understand....."
"... definitely. It's a promise...."
Jeez, Iris is staring at me with her strong eyes.
Strange and powerful. What the hell?
"You said you understood...."
That said, she nodded satisfactorily and walked well.
What was that...?
"Then let's introduce ourselves briefly while walking. My job is [Swordsman]. What about you guys?
"Jubu?
"... I don't think so, but you don't know the job.... hey, just so you know, you guys really want to be adventurers, right?
What? Is it strange that you don't know?
"... what the hell?
and ear to Charlotte.
"Maybe... I think it's about my profession..."
Charlotte didn't seem confident, so he whispered back at me.
Profession, job, job.
It's pathetic to say that you're unemployed.
We're travelers.
and replied. Then...
"What? What is that? I've never heard of it."
…………
Something's not meshing up. Adventurer jargon?
... you said Iris was a swordsman.
"Um, look, here's what I'm doing."
I showed you the knife on my waist. It's a black knife I found in that forest dungeon. My name is Desperation, I suppose.
"Dagger means Lute is a bandit."
"... yes, that's it"
Charlotte is happy, and I would like you to keep my company as it is, so I told him so.
"Can you detect enemies or treasure chests?
Oh, I can see that.
"I'm good at it!
"Hmm, that's right. So, what about Charlotte's job?
"Eh!? Eh? Um...."
Charlotte is in trouble.... good luck!
"Sorry. I don't know."
Whoa, whoa!
Why do you honestly say that...!?
"I don't know...?
Iris was surprised to see a silly face.
"Ah, well, but! I can trap monsters!
"Can you lock me up? So [Wizard]?
Eh? Chiga--
"That's it!
I said that behind Charlotte's back.
"Yes, that's it! A wizard!"
"Hmm...? So, why are you answering?
I feel suspicious.
"Charlotte! You can prevent monsters, flames, magic! Huh?"
"Uh-huh...."
"Ah! You're as old as me... you're amazing!
If you think about it, isn't it really amazing? The rhino river's ambushed white magic was also prevented, and even the flame sphere was extinguished.
"Uhh... ah, well... that's not magic anymore, eh..."
That's what Charlotte said.
Iris stopped.
There is a large building with a church-like design.
This is where the Adventurer exam takes place? I don't know because I didn't look at the map, but I guess so.
There are a lot of people as old as us. I'm sure these people are candidates too.
"Come on, let's go. We have to finish the process quickly."
Iris climbed the stairs leading to the entrance.