146 - - Episode 144 Talks with the New Gilmouth

We go to see the sister of the diner who used to take care of Sarah and the others when they were in the slum. She seems to be beautiful and kind, so why don't you try to become a necromancer?　I scouted for her. I don't deny that I was attracted to her beauty, but she was kind to the orphan Sarah and the others, and I was sure that the spirits would be attracted to her.

"Well, let me ask you something...will I be able to slay a dragon?"

First of all, you ask me if I can slay a dragon. Is he a bit out of touch with the world, too?　But dragons. If Bell and the others were assault dragons, they'd beat them up, and they'll get there eventually.

"I don't think they'll be able to do it right away, but they might be able to defeat an assault dragon eventually. Sarah and the others are still in the process of defeating trolls, so I think it will take time.

When I said this, Gina turned a surprised face to Sarah and the others.

"Can you guys beat the trolls?　Our guests often tell stories of escaping from trolls. They're strong, aren't they, trolls?"

"Heh, Gina, the three of us have beaten trolls many times. It's amazing what a master can teach you!"

Marco, nice push.

"I see. I'm curious if you can be that strong. But my parents have been telling me since I was little not to tell anyone about the spirits. I think it's because we have a lot of poor adventurers who come to our house and I don't want them to like me. ...... I also have a store to help out at, can you give me some time to think about it?　I think it's a good story if you look at Sarah and her friends, so I'm going to try to be positive about it."

It's not as if he doesn't have a pulse. I'd like to give it one more push if I can. The store seems to be concerned about it, so I'll offer them the benefits.

"Yeah, think about it. We can't deny the possibility that they won't like us because we're necromancers, but we'll be able to kill roughbirds and orcs right away, and it will certainly make it easier to get food.

"Well, I can offer the materials I kill in my store at ......."

He's thinking it over in a good way. Actually, a party with Sarah and her friends would probably make a lot more money than a run-of-the-mill diner, but these people don't run a diner just to make money!　There is a pattern of "I'm not going to tell you.

We talked briefly about our lives and training, although I could not go into details since it was not yet confirmed that I would be his apprentice.

"Yuta, if we keep talking here, we will run out of time to eat. We're going to the Adventurers' Guild after we get back, aren't we?"

Right, we didn't have much time to relax.

"Gina, I have something to do this afternoon.　I'll come back to you in time to hear your answer, so please think carefully."

"Hmm?　Sorry, I got a little carried away. So come on in and have a seat, we're having rough bird or herb-roasted oak today, which do you prefer?"

I tell them that Sara and I will go with Rough Bird and Marco and Kikka will go with Oak. The décor and tables are old, but the place is clean, which is a bit of a relief.

We sit down at an available table and wait for our food to come out. The downside of eating at a restaurant is that it is difficult to feed Belle and Fuchu and the others.

The Belles seem to understand the situation and don't seem to mind, but it would be nice if they could eat with us if possible. I've thought about just opening up and eating with everyone, but I'm afraid that people would be surprised, and I'm not sure I can take the plunge.

The dishes brought to us were ...... herb-roasted roughbirds, soup and bread. The herbs and soup seem to take a lot of time and effort, but the taste is average. Sara and her friends are happy to have a meal at this restaurant, and they are smiling very much.

We tell Gina that we will come back and leave the restaurant. The food tasted normal, but it was very inexpensive. A set meal for 300 elt is a bargain.

And I'm glad we didn't tell Gina that our base is in the land of the dead. It would be like cheating her, but if I told her I live in the land of the dead, she wouldn't come to my place.

Back at Marie's house, I leave Sarah, Belle, and Dolly as guards, and head for the Adventurers' Guild with Sylphy and Dine.

I've served plenty of food to Belle and Fuchu and the others, but I wonder if they'll be okay.　I asked Mr. Sebas to stay away from the room, but I don't want any smells leaking out.

Now, the new Guilmas of the Adventurers' Guild. Sylphy checked him out last night, and he seems to be an uncle. I'm disappointed and relieved at the same time that it wasn't a beautiful guildmaster like an elf or something.

Also, there was a spiritist and a mid-level spirit. From the way he was dressed, he seemed to be a spiritualist in the service of the state. I guess the government sent them to check me out as a genie. It's a big story.

As for the rest, Guilmas and Ertina are waiting for me at the Adventurers' Guild, saying that they are truly sorry this time. They are already in the past in my opinion.

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When I entered the Adventurers' Guild, I found the same group of adventurers as before, and a table set up in the middle of the room.

Since I didn't want to talk in the room last time, they set up a table in the middle of the room.　Well, I would have refused if they had asked me to talk with them in a closed room, but it is scary when they prepare something without saying anything.

Among those gathered here is Yunis. Yunis had not left the labyrinthine city. He's got a lot of guts to come back after getting caught in the spiny plant the last time he was here. I wonder if he wants to see me in person to see what I'm going to do about Mel.

As I stopped to check my surroundings, a woman in a receptionist's uniform approached me. I've never seen her before and she looks like a newcomer.

"Are you Yuta-san, the genie magician?"

He seems to know my face. If she's checking me out, it's probably because she's asking me what I look like.

"Yes, I am."

"We've been waiting for you. I heard that you don't like to be in a closed room, so I have prepared a seat for you here, is that a problem?

"Uh, yes. This is much better than a closed room."

I answered, and just like last time, I was shown to a seat in the center of the gathered adventurers. As I walked past the adventurers I had never seen before, I heard them whispering to each other, "That's the necromancer who fought with the guild" or "He looks so ordinary" or "He's a dragon slayer" or something like that. I'm not sure if "average looking" is a bad word or not.

I'm waiting for the seat I've been shown, but I'm a little uncomfortable. Last time I was fine because I was aware that most of the people around me were my enemies, but I don't know what to do when I'm being observed by a group of adventurers whom I don't know at all and with whom I didn't get into any trouble. I feel like I'm being displayed as a rare animal.

Hmm?　The one behind the adventurers is floating around and must be a spirit. It's a ditsy-looking girl in some kind of dress-like outfit. Then the one next to her must be a spiritist dispatched by the government. He looks like a thin, serious middle-aged gentleman. He doesn't seem like the type of guy I'd be interested in. I'd rather not get involved. I don't think so, though, since he's got his eyes completely on me.

While I'm thinking about it, a fat man who looks friendly comes walking from the back of the room with a receptionist. He must be the new Guillmas. As a matter of courtesy, I stand up to greet him.

"Hi, it's nice to meet you. I am Anton, the new guildmaster of Labyrinth City. I apologize for any trouble the Adventurers' Guild may have caused you this time.

Guilmouth bows his head. The previous Guilmouth also bowed, but it didn't matter because he bowed only because he had a plan. But this time is different. It's not right to be a bad guy, and it's not good appearance to make him keep bowing.

But I did fill the Adventurer's Guild with plants...is that something that never happened?

"As far as I'm concerned, I don't know how to answer your question until I hear what you have to say, so please raise your head for now."

"Yes, of course. Well, please have a seat and I will explain.

I think as I sit down. I don't know what's going on with this guy. He seems to be apologizing seriously, but he has a smile on his face, and he seems so natural, even though he's trying to be a bad guy. Is it really acceptable to respond in a way that undermines the dignity of Gilmas in front of a group of adventurers?

"Now, I would like to share with you the results of the Adventurers' Guild Headquarters' close examination of this incident. It is now confirmed that the former master of the Adventurers' Guild will retire and forfeit his personal property. Those who have been harassing Yuta will be punished according to the degree of their harassment. As for the rest, all staff members have been reassigned from the labyrinth city.

Oh, what about this?　Is the punishment severe?　There's no way to check if they've been reassigned. There's one more thing.

"The Adventurers' Guild as a whole has been in the habit of disrespecting the spiritists, and that's why this happened.

"Oh, I'm sorry about that, but the Adventurers' Guild does not consider itself responsible. In other words, Yuta-dono is an irregular existence. In reality, there is no one who would hire a spiritualist as an escort, and no one who would want to form a party with him. The punishment for the Adventurers' Guild of the Labyrinth City is also a punishment for harassing a competent spiritist and disrupting the guild.

I see. ...... In the end, I'm the only one I Tueeeeeee, doesn't it make much difference to the reputation of the genie surgeon? I guess we can't overcome the current situation unless we develop useful spiritists and make them active.

If the evaluation of the spiritists is low, it will affect the growth of the spirits, and as a person who is indebted to the spirits, I want to do something about it. Well, there is a possibility that they will say it's okay since they are so laid back. First of all, it is important to get Sarah and the others to play an active role.

I see.

"The Adventurers' Guild is also considering compensation for the trouble we have caused Yuta. We would like to compensate you with money and an increase in rank.

...... Hmmm, there's that rank-up talk again. It's not a trap, is it?　But, well, I refuse.

"I don't care about the money, but I don't want to move up in rank. I was curious about it since the last time I negotiated with them, they insisted on my rank up, so I looked it up. I heard that there is a request called "compulsory request" that you cannot resist if you are a higher rank. I can't trust the Adventurers Guild that much even if they offer apologies. For my part, there is no reason for me to stick with the Adventurers' Guild, and I refuse to accept the request for rank advancement.

Well, if I move to another guild, I'm sure I'll get in trouble if I move to another guild, so it would be easier to stay with the Adventurers' Guild where I can be strong. But the forced requests are annoying. I wanted to have an event where I could get S rank and be surprised when I show them my guild card.

"Is forced requests a problem? ...... but leaving talented people at low ranks is also a problem. Can you give us some time to discuss this with the headquarters?"

What are we discussing?　Maybe they can give me a special high rank with no forced requests?　I don't know about that, but I can digest the event. It's just an event to satisfy me, so if it's not necessary, it's not necessary.

"Oh, I understand."

"Also, the former guildmaster and the receptionist Ertina are standing by to apologize to Yuta for harassing him. Will you listen to what they have to say?"

What if I refuse?　I hate to even look at him, so I will never see him!　And then cut it off?　...... Well, that would be interesting, but I'm not sure I'd want to meet with you to completely settle the matter. It would be troublesome if they follow me around.

"Okay, I'll meet with him."

Well, what will they say?