EP5. City of Adventure (2)
After leaving Dios’ mansion, the three headed straight to the Adventurer’s Association.
On the way to the association, Gania said to the two.
“You don’t have to be too burdened with the baron’s proposal. Adventurers and mercenaries do what they do there.”
At that, Sean and Levy nodded in agreement.
“Well, it is. But, if possible, I want to become an adventurer as I originally planned.”
Gania didn’t bring up the topic any further than that. In the end, the choice is yours to make yourself.
“I have arrived. This is the Association.”
When I looked up at those words and looked at the building, I definitely felt something great because it was big, but it wasn’t grand and fancy like Dios’ mansion.
Gania immediately opened the door and entered. Sean and Levy cautiously followed behind her.
The Society was far quieter than Sean thought. No, no one was there. I thought it would be full of adventurers, but Sean told Gania about the question.
“Nobody is there?”
“Since there is no work, adventurers make their living by hunting monsters, but it is safe to say that there are no monsters anymore.”
Saying that, and seeing this in person, only then did Sean feel it. It seems that there are very few monster raids in this city now. Of course, what the monsters gave to the citizens of the city would be really fortunate. However, the news was not so welcome to Sean and Levi, who came to this city to catch monsters.
Gania seemed to have stopped by the association a few times, and she strode towards her. And as she approached her receptionist at her reception desk, her receptionist spoke to her in a friendly way, as if he had already met her.
“Ah, Mr. Gania! Long time no see. But what? Now Kania-san is out for work…”
At that, Gania shook her head and said.
“I didn’t come to see her sister today. She’s here for something else.”
“Oh, is that so? Whatever happened, Mr. Gania himself…”
At the receptionist’s question, Gania said while pointing at the boy and girl behind her.
“I have something to do with the branch manager, so I need to introduce you to those friends.”
“Umm, are you a guest?”
“It is true that he is a guest, and he is an aspiring adventurer…?”
At that, the guide seemed to think a little, but then she said to Gania that she was in trouble.
“Are you recommending me as an adventurer? Of course, Mr. Gania is trustworthy, but he still has the right qualifications as an adventurer…”
“Not me.”
“… Huh?”
“The baron and the captain, these are the children recommended by the two.”
Danigania, who was recommended by Dios and Hector, felt again that it was quite surprising even if she said it herself. She could tell just by looking at the expression on the woman in front of her.
“Dios and Hector…? I don’t think this is the line I’m talking about…”
“Yes. So, I want to see the branch manager.”
“Yes. Please wait for a moment. I will tell the branch manager about her and come.”
With that, the guide went inside. Although the reception desk was completely empty, it wouldn’t be a big problem since there were no people right now. And there’s nothing more important than this right now.
Gania looked behind her. Shawn and Levy both just stared blankly at her.
“Then, would you like to sit down for a while?”
“Uh, yes.”
“Yes.”
After sitting nearby for a while, I saw someone come out from inside when the guide entered. Could the person following the guide be the branch manager?
His presence was enormous. A man who was taller than anyone Sean had ever seen and had a tremendously muscular body, he was special in and of itself, but there was one thing that made him completely different from normal people.
One of his legs was completely missing. Maybe that’s why he was walking with crutches. Seeing the branch manager’s appearance, Gania jumped up and said in a panic.
“Chief! We should be able to find it, like this…”
To those words, the branch manager responded in a thick voice.
“Are you looking at me as a kid? Even though the adventurer has withdrawn, it’s okay at this level, so don’t be foolish.”
The branch manager said to Gania, who was standing in a daze.
“Sit down. I’m going to have a conversation with a guest, so don’t interrupt.”
Gania slowly sat down at those words. The muscular man also took turns looking at Sean and Levy, then sat down across from him.
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The guide who was watching from the side said.
“If you ever need anything, call me anytime.”
“Yes.”
As soon as I sat down, the branch manager brought up the main topic.
“Yes. You said you came here on an adventurer recommendation?”
“Ah, branch manager, I will explain. Yesterday·····.”
He warned Gania, who had intervened beside her, without even looking.
“I would have told you not to disturb me. The lack of notice is just like your sister.”
He continued, ignoring Gania, who had her mouth choked up.
“I have already heard the story of yesterday. You said you helped Orki Magna hunt? Okay. So, the name is…”
“This is Shawn.”
“I’m Levy.”
“Shaun and Levy, I remembered. Come to think of it, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Dordan, the head of the Laes branch of the Adventurers Association.”
Dordan, the branch manager’s name was saved in Sean and Levy’s head. After a brief greeting, Dordan returned to the subject.
“So, I heard that you guys were recommended by Dios and Hector to become adventurers. Am I right?”
“Yes, that’s right. We came to this city to be adventurers.”
At Sean’s words, Dordan said with a firm attitude.
“Of course, your skills may be great, but you can’t just become an adventurer with just one recommendation and no proof.”
Levy, who had been quiet at those words, asked.
“Then how can I become an adventurer?”
“Prove your qualifications. There will be a monster hunt in a few days. It might be the last hunt in Laes. At that time, not only mercenaries but also adventurers will fight together. Show your skills there.”
Anything like that is possible. Sean and Levy confidently nodded in agreement. When the two agreed to their proposal, Dordan stood up and talked as if he had nothing to say.
“If you succeed at that time, then you guys will become copper adventurers.”
Dong? Before he could properly question Dordan’s words, he fled inside. Sean looked to Gania for someone to explain. Gania must have already noticed Sean’s intentions, and immediately informed him.
“Adventurers have grades. Graded according to mineral. Among them, copper is the lowest grade.”
Aha, I roughly understood it. Well, it was the lowest grade, but it meant that I could still become an adventurer, so it didn’t change anything. But Gania quietly added, as if she had a different opinion.
“Still, your skills are much better than the same.”
Levi seemed to agree with Shawn, and answered Gania’s words like this.
“It’s okay. Raising the rating is enough.”
Gania also decided not to care too much about the two of them passing by without thinking about it. In the first place, being an adventurer was not his field.
Gania stood up from her seat and said to the two of them.
“Okay then, I guess I’m done with my work now. Shall we take a walk around the city? I will guide you well!”
It seemed that the two’s intentions were not very important to her already confident attitude.
***
Sean and Levy toured the city with Gania’s guidance. Surely her words were not bluffing, she guided the two around the city. The guide was so meticulous and thoughtful that even the two of them who had been to the city for the first time could easily memorize the composition of the city.
Also, the restaurants that Gania took while touring the city were truly amazing. Eating fine cuisine that he has never tasted before in a rural village, Sean wonders if this is heaven? He thought for a moment
Since Sean, who didn’t like eating that much, reacted that way, I can’t imagine how much she liked Levi, who usually puts great importance on eating. She literally seemed to be in love with food.
After a day like that, Sean and Levy finished touring the city, happy enough to blow away any worries. As a result, his affinity for Gania naturally rose. I felt desperate that she prepared hard for this guide.
After touring the city, Gania spoke to Shawn and Levi.
“Today’s city tour ends here! How satisfied were you?”
“Yes! I want to live here for the rest of my life!”
“Thank you so much! hehehe.”
It was an indirect indicator of how satisfied Levy was that the sloppy laugh that he usually only heard from Sean came out.
Gania said, feeling proud of the two of them.
“Aww. It’s embarrassing that you like it that much.”
Then Levy quietly whispered to Shawn next to her.
“Shawn, it’s a bit like showing your face to Gania-san, isn’t it…?”
Sean could understand Levy’s heart. It is obviously frustrating that she continues to show and hide a fake face that is not her own with her magic. And from what Gania saw today, at least she didn’t seem like someone who would harm them.
But Shawn shook his head and whispered.
“…But, let’s watch a little longer.”
Sean had already experienced this once. Tina, too, was kind to Shawn and Levy, and had no intention of harming either of them. But of course, even if it wasn’t intentional, she ended up doing the damage.
Every time Sean thought of Tina, he felt agitated. She could have been left with better memories. If Sean and Tina had handled it a little better then, wouldn’t they still be on good terms?
With the worry on Sean’s face, Levy knew well what Sean was worried about. So she nodded her head without saying anything.
At that moment, Gania told the two what she had forgotten.
“Oh no! I forgot to tell you!”
“Yes, what is it?”
“That, you guys. Actually, I woke up in the morning. So I was thinking of coming back after hearing about it from the baron… I completely forgot.”
By the time Kren woke up, she had completely forgotten him, to be honest, both Sean and Levy were having a good time. But the two didn’t show it. For some reason, the two felt a little sorry for Kren.
*
So Sean and Levy returned to the clan they came from in the morning.
For Kren’s visit. Even though Kren is awake, he says he can’t get out of bed yet because of his injuries. So the two of them went to the room where Kren was lying down to rest.
Sean quietly knocked on the door and called softly.
“… Mr. Kren…?”
I heard his voice quietly from inside.
“Come in.”
Sean and Levy entered quietly at those words, and even Gania followed behind.
Cren, who was a little taken aback when the crowd suddenly increased, recognized Sean’s face and greeted him.
“Oh, it’s Shawn! And… Well? That, who…?”
Kren wondered at the strange woman he had never seen next to Sean. I remember seeing the woman standing behind them yesterday, but instead of Levi next to me, there was a strange woman…
At that time, Sean and the girl next to him put their fingers to their mouths and gave urgent glances. Although not very smart, Cren, who was usually good at rolling his hair and a good sense of humor, was able to roughly guess the situation.
“···Ah,···Ah! Okay. It’s Levi! ···Right?”
Seeing Levy hurriedly nodding her head, Kren added as if making an excuse.
“Ha ha ha ha! I-I suddenly couldn’t remember if this was hit in the head by a monster!”
At the strange-looking young man’s attitude, Gania was puzzled. Fortunately, she didn’t turn the question over to a normal, but cute girl in her behavior.
Gania said.
“Well, we are talking anyway. I’ll wait outside.”
“Yes. Thank you so much for today. Gania.”
Gania laughed at Sean’s polite attitude.
“Isn’t it over yet? There’s dinner left. I’ll tell you a place that tastes better than lunch!”
The one who was most delighted with those words was, of course, Levy. Levi hugged Gania and said.
“Kyaa! Thank you! Sister Gania!”
Gania was taken aback for a moment at the 180-degree change in attitude of the girl, but for some reason, he felt like she resembled her, and he liked her even more.
She only had an older sister all her life, maybe her younger sister isn’t bad either…? Gania managed to calm down her possessiveness, and stroked Levi’s head once, then went outside.
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And seeing the two of them like that, Kren felt somehow envious. Rather than being envious of a specific person, seeing two different women with fine looks like that is just envy.
Hmmm, Shaun’s cough cleared her throat, and then Levy realized that she had done something shameful intoxicated with her pleasure, and her face went red and she ducked her head to the ground.
As the atmosphere became awkward, Kren smiled awkwardly.
“Thank you for coming to me like this.”
Originally, I should have come in the morning, but I forgot and came back so late. For some reason, I felt guilty for this man, who seemed a bit foolish and kind-hearted.
“Thank you very much. If it wasn’t for Mr. Cren, he would be in real trouble.”
“hahahaha, what are you talking about? You guys saved me in the first place, right? If you think about it, even if you count the exchanges, there is still one left for me.”
Levy also shrugged off her shyness and approached Kren, bowing at her and thanking her.
“No. Grace doesn’t count like that. Thank you so much. Mr. Cren saved my life.”
Cren didn’t know what to say when Levy said that. For some reason, I felt strange, Kren grew chicken. I’m not this kind of guy, what is this feeling?
Levy said without knowing what Cren was thinking.
“Please let me know if you need anything or ask for anything. I will listen to everything.”
At those words, Kren suddenly remembered the scene from earlier. So he said in a passing tone that it was nothing.
“Uh, then you can call me oppa…”
“I’m sorry. That’s a bit,”
To her reaction like an iron wall, Kren regretted saying such a thing. Perhaps it was actually because of that, but it was probably not Kren’s misunderstanding that the atmosphere that had been warm until just now seemed to be cooling down.
Cren exclaimed urgently as if making an excuse.
“Ah, ah! Of course it’s a joke! Am I really ignorant of Levy? At times like this, she should smile and respond!”
At Kren’s excuse, Levi said, Is that so? He made a puzzled expression. Seeing this, Sean couldn’t help but sigh.
Ha ha, when this guy wants to look good, he always does weird things. Maybe that’s the charm of a person named Cren. Maybe Sean doesn’t understand the charm yet?
Sean tried so hard to convince himself.