492 - - Episode 490 End of Interview

It's been seven days since the discussion with Gilmouth, and although it's unexpected that only four farmers have gathered to fulfill Dolly's request, it looks like we'll be able to start the interview process for the training for the necromancer course without any problems. Everyone is looking at me with frightened faces, though. .......

Hmmm...... over three hundred fearful stares. If my aura as an A rank adventurer had been awakened, I would have started the interview with a big move and a big man's face. ...... Apparently, my aura has not been awakened.

As proof, the eyes I thought were on me have passed my face and are now on Sylphy and the others behind me.

Well, of course. It's not like my sleeping aura is suddenly awakened, or something so convenient to happen when I wasn't about to die, right?

Since the people gathered here are spiritists, or people who have the qualities of spiritists, it's natural to think that they are aware of the existence of the Great Spirit even if they can't see it, and that they were scared by Sylphy and the others' presence.

I am not familiar with the presence of spirits because I can see them normally, but it is natural for me to be frightened when I see six great spirits gathered together.

Also, more than half of the spirits in the group changed their faces from fear to despair. ...... I guess this is because the contracted spirits flew to Sylphy and the others, greeting them and playing with them. They look as if they think they have lost control of the spirits.

Hmm?　It's a pity that ...... aura hasn't been awakened yet, but we can't help but take advantage of the presence of Sylphy and his friends.

We are all adventurers here. In other words, a group of fighters.

Maybe I'm biased, but there seem to be a lot of people who are short-tempered and who solve things by violent means. Then it's a fine play to be the first one to put the balance of power in place.

If we continue to play the role of a scary demon teacher, we can suppress the rebellion of those who might be still in their rebellious period, and the training will be easier later on.

It is a little regrettable that young girls, who are surprisingly numerous, are afraid of me, but I think it would be better to change my policy to a fresh line that would make me more popular than a scary teacher. ......　Forbidden relationships between teachers and students...... in this world.......

"Oh, those are the people Betty brought in. They seem like nice people, but are they safe?　What do you think Tamamo?"

"Cu?"

Just as I was about to be swept away by my own inner prickly desires, I heard Dolly and Tamamo's smiling conversation.

......Yeah, no. Putting aside the Beryl Kingdom and all that, you can't play with fire with ordinary women.

We can't show our face to Sylphy and Belle and Gina and the others. Let's go the scary teacher route. Besides, he was going to break their hearts at the interview anyway, so there's no point in being a little nice to them.

But a conversation between a beautiful woman and a small animal might have a purifying effect on the mind. I woke up refreshed from my desires.

Whew, I'm calm now. I'll check what Dolly said is okay.

Ahhhh...... yes, I kind of understand why Betty says it's okay to throw her into a training ground with over three hundred adventurers. And I understand why Dolly and Tamamo look so worried.

They're old people. Three out of four of you are old people. They have canes. That's all right. No matter how bad the adventurers are, they would never get involved with an old man with a cane in the Adventurers' Guild.

That's what this is. I don't know if you're busy or not, but you were sent here because you have no problem getting out of farming, right?　It's bad enough that they didn't send anyone out, so they picked someone who would be a good face for the commercial guild, right?

The only young man in the room is looking at me and freaking out, but the old man and the two old ladies don't even notice me.　I'm completely through with the presence of Sylphy and the others. No wonder Dolly and Tamamo are worried.

......I'm tempted to go back now and pick up Betty's plump hips and tell her no dragon meat...but since they're sending an old man, I'm sure the farmers will understand and cooperate... I can understand that it must have been very hard to get them.

It must have been hard for the old man to come here alone, and he must have arranged for a horse-drawn carriage.

To be honest, I don't think that these old people need the spirit of life more than the spirit of plants, but I don't think that Betty is not doing her best, and I am not a believer that the result is everything. Even if the student is an old man, I should do my best here.

...... and things are what they are. If the old people play an active role in the farm work, it will have a tremendous impact on the people around them. I have a feeling that there will be a lot of farmer-spiritualists if that happens.

Well, I think there are many problems such as whether the old people will learn to chant or not, or whether the spirits will want to make a contract with the old people or not. ...... Let's try it anyway. Worst case scenario, we can get one young man to do his best with his spirit.

...... Let's have an interview for now. If the old people fail the interview,...... no, Dolly and the others seem to be only worried about their health, so those four will probably pass. Then I guess I'll just skip the interview for the adventurers.

As I turn my attention back to the front, I see everyone's eyes on me. While I've been pondering for a while, I guess the prospective students have gotten used to Sylphy and the others' presence.

I have a feeling that they are looking at me as if they want to help me under the pressure, but it's probably just my imagination.

"Um, do you mind if I start the interview?"

I change my mind and check with Gilmas' secretary to start the interview.

"Of course. Let me show you to your room.

Room?　...... Oh, so you think this is the meeting place and we're going to interview in another room. I guess it's only natural. That's why they made us set up the room. I'm sorry I didn't say enough and made you have to go through all this trouble.

When all is said and done, I'll bring something to the staff of the Adventurers' Guild, including the secretary here. I hope Mr. Toruku will make lots of treats for us.

No, the interview will take place here.

"Huh?"

......The expression of the competent secretary-like sister is wonderful. This is what I call "Gap Moe". I feel like I'm getting a great deal.

"Are you going to interview here?"

"Yes. You'll be here."

It's hard to explain, so please don't ask too many questions if you can help it.

"...... is, yes, you understand?　Is there anything I can help you with?"

No, it's okay, there's nothing special that you need to prepare. Oh, no, I have one favor to ask. Could you ask the farmers over there to wait in the other room?

"Awe, sir. Please wait in the reception room.

The competent secretary quickly makes the arrangements and the farmers leave the training area.

Whew, that was close. I forgot the old folks were there. When we discussed how to conduct the interview, we decided to conduct the interview a bit aggressively since it would be a hassle to tell them every time they were rejected.

The forceful interview might be too much for the old people who still don't pay attention to us, let alone for the regular adventurers.

If you are so surprised that your heart stops, please contact us at .......

It would be the right thing to interview the farmers separately, even though it would be a double interview. It would be unfortunate if they think it is a hassle and continue with the interview, resulting in deaths.　　

We don't want to bear the bad name of "murderer of the aged", do we?

Now, we can start the interview without any worries.

I walk as slowly as possible and stand in front of the adventurers. I try to look stern, but I wonder if this is the right move for a strong man.　I have never played this role before in my life, so I feel very uncomfortable.

But Sylphy and the others are moving with us, and the adventurers seem to be scared, so it will probably be all right. It's a complete pressure interview. .......

"We will now begin the interviews for the psychic training!"

It's pretty embarrassing to shout in public. But it's kind of nice to see them straighten their posture in response to my voice. I feel like a drill sergeant.

A little embarrassed, I start chanting for the interview.

This is an important chanting to make the psychic think that chanting is necessary. You must do your best, even if it is embarrassing.

Hear me now, adventurers of another world!　This is the chanting of the souls of the ancient and powerful of the earth, who have released their sealed kitchen hearts!

"Spirits gathered under me, Sylphy, Dine, Nomos, Dolly, If, Vita, I command you. Sort, consecrate, and bring out the heroes who are worthy of me!"

Great Spirits who laugh and enhance their attributes. Well, I don't mind laughing because I am aware that I am saying embarrassing things like sanctification and religion.

I also forgive Sylphy, Dine, and If for laughing so hard that they almost stop breathing.

But please don't.

Don't tell me I'm cool. Don't get excited. Don't tell us we look good too. Please. We're just releasing a little darkness inside. I regret this, so please forget it.

......Belles' innocent compliments hurt my heart more than being laughed at.

The screams of the adventurers echo through the training grounds as I fear the remorse that is raging inside me and the guilty pleasure that I faintly feel.

It has begun.

Storms, torrential rains, earthquakes, vines, flames, healing.......

Adventurers are blown by wind, drenched by rain, crawled by shaking, tied by vines, roasted by fire, and healed more perfectly than before without a scratch on them. It's a very grisly sight.

Hmmm...why did those people have to go through all that just because they wanted to learn the art of the spirit?　On Earth, it would be a matter of lawsuits and arrests.

But in this world, it's okay. As far as adventurers are concerned, I'm not responsible for them because they're all on their own. Gilmas had his stomach in knots, and I'm sure I've earned his enmity. .......

I also feel very guilty about the female adventurers, not to mention the guys.　

After a while, the nature that had been overrunning the training camp came back.　The fury of the storm has subsided.

Well, I guess just about half of them made it through the interview.　I wonder if they screened her properly?

"Let's see, ......, those of you standing now have passed. I will personally teach you all the depths of the spirit arts."

......No, the kitchen chanting time should be over, but I guess the seal was still too tight, I said abyss. .......