King Astarot.
It was a city famous for its dangers.
Every monster is attacking from all directions.Not only monsters, but also villains like bandits and bandits come unaided.
Why are they so targeted?
The secret was in the treasure of the king's city.
The Orb of Light - the hidden treasure needed to defeat the Demon King - has been placed, but it has attracted monsters and villains.
From the Demon King, do not let go of what could destroy you.Because of that, they are trying to take it away even if they put in all their forces.
From the villains, you can build enormous fortunes by stealing the Orb of Light.I have the audacity to do evil by attacking monsters.
That's what Astarot, the king's capital, was being pursued daily by raids from outside enemies.The next attack will come, so there will inevitably be a shortage of security knights and soldiers.That doesn't mean anyone can put him in.Because even if you hire someone who lacks the strength, you will be immediately eaten by monsters.
The guarding of King's City is a dangerous task, and if you have the strength to withstand it, you can make more money by being an adventurer.
If there is no cause or sense of purpose, it is not a job that is very suitable for me.That was the people's perception of the security of King Astarot.
It was such a security job, but I decided to take it.
I didn't have a cause or a sense of purpose, but now that I've fired the party and lost my way as an adventurer, I just want to thank you for offering me a job.
I'm already in my mid-twenties.It is better to take advantage of the skills you have developed as an adventurer than to acquire new skills.
So I quickly received a letter of introduction from the guild and headed to King Astarot.
After traveling for a week or so, I arrived there.
King's City was surrounded by circular stone walls.
They must have been chased by repeated raids.The stone walls were all worn out.
Go to the front gate.
There were two gatekeepers standing there, checking them out.
"What are you doing in this city?
"The Adventurers Guild introduced me to a job."
I presented a letter of introduction and a pass taken out of my pocket.
"Hmm. Is this... a letter of introduction and a pass?"
"Some people try to break into the city with fake permits.Let me see if it's real. "
Ah.
Very carefully.
How many people usually try to break in by various means?Such vigilance would naturally be necessary.
"This seal of approval - no doubt.Looks real. "
"If so, you can go through."
First of all, I feel more comfortable without being pushed back.
"If you're here to apply for a job as a city guard, I'll guide you to the captain.You can come after me. "
"Thank you."
It seems that one of the gatekeepers will guide me.
I'll walk around the city after him.
"You're introducing the Estole Adventurers Guild, aren't you?There's a famous party over there called Guren's Fang. "
"Huh? Ah, yeah.Do you know that? "
"That's famous.Ultra-aggressive style, no one to the right with fire.They are talented people that everybody admits. "
The doorman murmured.
"If one of them could be the guards of this city, I'd be happy to help.The situation should change a little bit. "
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After all, I was part of the party.
Well, I got fired.
"How bad is the situation in this city?
"The buildings and people are exhausted by repeated monster raids.The merchants can't come in, so we're always short on supplies. "
The doorman sighed.
"If I let go of the Orb of Light, it would be easier... but this country has been drawn to poverty."
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"Oops. You talked dark.I'm going to work here.I'm sorry, forget what I said. "
That's what the doorman said.
"But you seem to remember quite a bit."
"... eh?
"This letter of introduction - you've been praised.Guren's fangs are as amazing as the face of it. "
Is that how you wrote it?
"If that's true, it's very comfortable from us.I want to work together to protect this city. "
"Even with me, I'm going to do it."
Bringing me to the gatekeeper's lockdown.
There were guards waiting.
It leads to a room in the back.
"Commander Bolton. This is a volunteer for the guard.I passed because I brought a letter of referral from the Adventurers Guild of Esther. "
From the back desk, a big man named Bolton stared at us.
Rough all-back hair.
There are old cuts on the forehead and cheeks.
Only those who had slipped through many battlefields were able to live there.
"Hmm. Introducing the Adventurer Guild.When they introduce you, there's a miscellaneous fish dispatched who doesn't know what the bones of any horses-- huh?
Bolton's gaze fell on the letter of introduction.
"Sieg, you. Are you a B-ranked adventurer?"
"Yeah, just in case."
"That's the guard candidate...You too, Kuchi, driven by cause and mission?I'd rather have my dog eat that stuff. "
Captain Bolton snorted.
"We are always a dangerous profession adjacent to underpaid jobs.And unlike an adventurer, you're not allowed to run away when you're in danger.The working environment is terrible.Besides, the Knights look down on you.Do you understand that?
"Yes"
and nodded.
"I have no other choice.I'm ready. "
"Ha-ha. Are you crazy?Otherwise, a B-ranked adventurer wouldn't be here. "
Commander Bolton strokes his beard with his hands.
"If he can use it at home, I want him to have enough throat.But he can't be hired by anyone.Even if I hire someone without arms, I'll die soon.This isn't a morgue.And when somehow affectionate people die, the rice tastes bad.So let me take the recruitment exam to gauge your strength.B-ranked adventurers are parasitic to party members, and some of them are powerless.Let me see what you can do.I'll hire you if I can take the recruitment exam. "
"Yes, I understand.Thank you very much. "
That's how I got into the guard recruitment exam.