Volume 2 - CH 2

Volume 2

Chapter 2-Arrival of Duna and the Adventurer's Guild

(TL:By Rafael)

It has been two weeks since we left Finis.

After a smooth journey with no bad weather or demon encounters, we had arrived at Duna, a trading city near the border.

It was my first visit to a southern trading city, and even though it was already winter, it was quite bustling.

"It's so lively! What's that?"(Marina)

The excited Marina was looking around, restlessly pointing out unusual things she spotted.

"I think that's a Salmutarian-style cafe. There are a lot of ...... inns and eateries. It's called the center of trade, so you might be able to get some unusual food."(Yuki)

Silk next to me blew up at my words.

"You're a bit of a foodie, aren't you, Yuki-san?"(Silk)

"Is that so? Isn't there anything better than a good meal?"(Marina)

"That's true, too. I hope there aren't too many foods that we don't like. ......"(Yuki)

An adventurer's body is basically his capital.

If you don't have the right food and water, you won't be able to reach your full potential, which can be risky.

Fortunately, my cooking has been accepted by everyone.

"There are many adventurers. Right?"(Rain)

Rain, who was looking at the main street from the carriage, blurted out.

There are a lot of adventurers here. From the way they're dressed, it looks like adventurers from neighboring countries are here, too.

"Do you recognize them?"(Silk)

"Yes, some of them are dressed a little differently. See, for example, I think they are adventurers from Salmutaria."(Yuki)

A few men are walking down the main street.

They carry large curved swords on their hips and wear short hooded cloaks of brightly colored quilted fabric over their leather armor.

" I don't know what it  actually is, but the pattern and the color have a meaning, indicating the place of origin and family lineage."(Yuki)

"Ok then, what's that ......?"(Rain)

Rain looked at the group of adventurers from Salmutaria with great interest.

It is not a good idea to stare at people too much, but Rain's characteristic is to focus on them when they are interesting.

Well, from inside the carriage, it's not so hard to be noticed.

"Salmutaria is a country with a strong feudal culture, and they place a lot of importance on hierarchy and family status. I've heard that they're a little different from adventurers."(Yuki)

"They're not adventurers?They look like adventurers to me."(Marina)

Marina tilted her head and raised her eyebrows.

"I've heard that they're not as free as we are. They have to register with the adventurer's guild in order to work here, but in Salmutaria, the jobs available are determined by social class and are controlled by each family. So they are adventurers as a family business."(Yuki)

"So those people are family?"(Marina)

"I think so, since they were wearing the same kilt."(Yuki)

Marina's eyes lit up at my response.

"You know a lot, Yuki! And it's so easy to understand!"(Marina)

"Is that so? Well, if you want to be a good supporter, you need to have some of that knowledge."(Yuki)

In the case of interpersonal negotiations, it is often necessary to adapt to the climate of the client or the client's region.

I've been studying and have some knowledge of the kingdom and surrounding countries.

"Hey, why don't we make that kind of thing?"(Marina)

"Like that?"(Yuki)

"Like matching cloaks. You know how adventurers sometimes do that?You know, like the Gryphon Brigade."(Marina)

Oh, I see.

It's true that the Gryphon Brigade all wore matching armbands.

I've seen a few other parties with matching colors or matching decals on their armor.

"Hmmm... ......"(Yuki)

You're right, it would be nice to have something like that.

It's not a bad idea to play with that kind of togetherness, especially since we've become so famous for our distribution.

"I'll think of something."(Yuki)

"Okay! I'm looking forward to it!"(Marina)

Since we're going out of our way, let's use alchemy to add some kind of magical effect and make it a magical tool artifact equipment.

I want to make it not just a matching item, but something with a more practical effect.

They'll be surprised.

"Yuki is thinking ...... of something bad again."(Rain)

"No ...... of course not."(Yuki)

Just as I was getting my creative juices flowing, Rain saw right through me.

You're getting sharper and sharper these days.

And that can be a lifesaver.

With a harmonious atmosphere, we proceeded by carriage through the city of Duna.

Perhaps I should be a little more dignified since I'm here on a court-appointed mission, but this city has a lot of Salmutarian culture in it, and I feel like a bit of a tourist.

Besides, this would be our home town for a while.

I want to get a feel for the city as soon as possible.

"The Adventurer's Guild is coming into view."(Nene)

Nene, who was holding the reins, turned around to look at me.

When I looked ahead at the sound of her voice, I saw a building with the atmosphere of an adventurer's guild.

Duna is not a labyrinth city, but it is an old trading city with a long history.

Adventurers are mainly used to maintain the safety of the surrounding area and to protect people along the way, and the adventurer's guild seems to have been established early on.

"It's a little bigger than Finis."(Silk)

"Isn't it about the same?"(Marina)

"This one looks bigger."(Silk)

Marina and the others expressed their impressions of the Duna Adventurer's Guild with great interest.

Of all of them, Rain was the only one who was twitching.

"What's wrong? Rain."(Yuki)

"Has this place ever been in a stampede?"(Rain)

"It wasn't in the ...... file, though. Yeah, but sure."(Yuki)

I understood what Rain was trying to say.

It's definitely a little strange.

The adventurer's guild in front of me seems to be too solid.

The first floor is made of stone, and the open doors are made of steel,......, as if they were built for a siege, not for a labyrinthine city.

"Now, why would that be?"(Yuki)

While Rain and I were twisting our heads together, we arrived at the Adventurer's Guild.