Volume 1 - CH 16

A few days after returning from the Lake Ordan Forest.

We were summoned to the Adventurer's Guild.

Well, it was probably about the C-rank request that we had accomplished this time.

At any rate, that was a B-rank request, and the fact that a D-rank party had accomplished it had become a topic of conversation, for better or worse.

At any rate, it was  also a live broadcast.

The guild must have been in trouble.

Normally, requests are accepted or rejected based on the adventurer's experience score.

This is to prevent the client from being disadvantaged due to failure, as well as to prevent us adventurers from taking on requests that are out of our league and having to withdraw.

In particular, a request to kill someone is always risky because it involves a battle, and the adventurer's credibility score and log of accomplishments are checked beforehand.

In this case, the request was in writing just a collection request.

However, the Adventurer's Guild was aware of the situation in the Lake Ordan Forest, and any adventurer with a bit of experience would have immediately recognized that the request was for the investigation and defeat of a problematic magical beast.

If that were the case, it could look like the Adventurers' Guild had thrown a D-rank party against a B-rank target for defeat.

The Adventurer's Guild probably didn't expect Zarnag to be there.

That's how it was for me, too, until I encountered him.

However, there is no guarantee that the number of young adventurers (I mean the ones who are just starting out) who feign recklessness under the guise of coincidence will not increase after seeing that delivery.

Everyone wants a high adventurer credibility score for their glorious exploits and defeats.

Especially the fledglings.

Our defeat of Zarnag deserves recognition.

Aside from me, the three of them need to have their adventurer credit scores and achievement logs reflect our defeat of Zarnag.

However, it would be a little difficult for the higher-ups of the Adventurer's Guild to decide on what grounds to drop it.

"Will it be  fine? Won't  they be offended?"(Marina)

Marina looked at me anxiously as we walked along the road to the Adventurer's Guild.

"No, it won't come to that, but ....... They might give us some trouble, though."(Yuki)

I don't know what the Adventurer's Guild will say.

In the first place, the reward for this request has not been paid.

Perhaps the point of failure is that the request itself was not made from the beginning.

The request had not been posted on the request board yet, and only we, Clover, had seen the request.

In other words, if we enter the forest on the shores of Lake Ordan for personal reasons and hit the Zarnag that we happen to encounter ..., we will be able to maintain our good  relations to the guild.

"Please wait here."

Mamaru led us to a room at the far end of the third floor ...... of the adventurer's guild, which we don't usually enter.

A soft, plush sofa and a large window.

The fact that we were sent to a reception room meant that it wasn't going to be a problem hearing us out.

That alone was a relief.

"What should I do ... I'm nervous. Wasn't this suppose to be just Yuki-san coming here?"(Silk)

"I've been instructed that it should be all party members."(Yuki)

"I'll leave it to Yuki."(Rain)

Rain is surprisingly gutsy and calm.

Aside from the throwing of leaving it to me, it may be the type that will not shake once the policy is decided.

"Thanks for waiting."

A muscular, elderly man emerged from the door.

He was dressed in a fine suit, but it was so taut that it looked as if it was about to fly off at any moment, and every time I wished it was a little larger.

"You've done it, Yuki."(Elderly man)

"It's not my fault."(Yuki)

This big guy ...... is a bit of an acquaintance the guild master, Ben Wood.

"Tell me more about the situation."(Ben)

"As  reported?"(Yuki)

"Not the  record of objective facts submitted to me. I'm asking you to tell me what you really think."(Ben)

Benwood's eyes sharpened, and he applied pressure.

Marina and the others shriveled up under the deadly pressure.

"Stop it, Benwood. My party members are scared. If you wanted to talk to me, why didn't you just call me ?"(Yuki)

"Good, now you've removed the unnecessary honorifics."(Ben)

Benwood smirks.

He's still a pain in the ass. He's got a rough way of doing things.

"Is this about the Zarnag? It really is as I reported. But from what I've heard, I'd say he was already in the Lake Ordan Forest a couple of months ago."(Yuki)

"Oh. Why do you think so?"(Ben)

"This is because ...... Marina said that she didn't encounter any demon monsters or animals. That's strange at this time of year."(Yuki)

"Yes, it is. So, how do you see it?"(Ben)

I know what you want me to say.

I know what you want me to say, but this is a complete prediction. It's not something that should be said lightly.

I know I shouldn't say it lightly, but I do. Otherwise, the story will never end.

"There is a possibility of ...... 'overflow'. We should investigate."(Yuki)

"I see."(Ben)

Benwood gives Mamaru a look and had her leave.

I think he is going to issue an urgent request for investigation.

"OverflowOverflow" Is a phenomenon in which monsters overflow from the dungeon for some reason. Normally, dungeon monsters do not crawl out. This is because the magical power of the labyrinth binds his life.

However, there are times when they break free from their bonds and crawl out of the dungeon.

This is not only a sign that something is wrong with the dungeon, but also a sign of a stampede.

If a demonic monster the size of Zarnag is crawling out of the labyrinth, it is in a very dangerous state.

"Now, here's the story for all of you. I'm very sorry for putting you and ...... the others in danger this time."(Ben)

Benwood stood up and bowed deeply.

The three of us, including Marina, were surprised by this.

"Oh, uh, we were all right ... Yuki did it."(Marina)

"Yes, that's right. There was Yuki-san, so no problem!"(Silk)

"It's the magic of Yuki, it defeated it."(Rain)

Don't try to throw everything at me. ......!

I would have been stuck at best by myself.

"Aside from Yuki ... As far as I see that broadcast, I think you guys have enough ability. With this achievement, I'm going to promote to C rank, is that fine?"(Ben)

"Is that fine?"(Yuki)

I couldn't help but ask back.

It was an unexpected result. I had thought they would try to cover it up.

"We've discussed this with the other guild. It's only with the help of an A-ranked adventurer named Yuki that we'll be able to declare ...... and keep the fledglings at bay."(Ben)

"I'm a B-rank adventurer, remember?"(Yuki)

I'm a B-ranked adventurer.

But Benwood waved his fingers from side to side and chuckled.

"You're an idiot. It's a new, undiscovered magic from ....... That's how it will be  showed your party  defeated Zarnag. Congratulations, you're now an A-ranked player.

The guild master's smug look made me laugh dryly.