Vol. 7 - Chapter 353 - A consultation from Misato - There seems to be too many candidates?

It was Monday, the day after our little adventure about equipment.

Usually, it is the day of every week where the Quartet would show themselves with their pompous attitude, and create a ruckus.

But why Monday? Do they recharge themselves on weekends just so that they can pull that loop? Maybe I wonder if further intensifying the spartan training would solve it?

Well, that was the usual case. But after receiving a crushing defeat on saturday, they were very quiet, rare of them to do, today. As if cat got their beaks.

Hmm, is it just me, they kinda look like they are dyed in a bit of ashen color? They are even looking sooted, as if they have been in the same getup since a while ago.

"Is he alive, Saturn looks kind of morbid?"

"I think it would be better to leave them on their own. They will get back on their feet over time."

Replying to my murmuring was Misato, plopping her white rabbit ear up and down.

Their movement reflexively focused on them.

To be honest, I want to try touching them a bit. Would she mind if I do so? I guess she would. And I am sure Sierra will give me a sermon this time for sure.

Kuh, why is there something I can't do even though it was supposed to be the world of <Dungeon Activity> in the flesh!

it shouldn't be happening.

Ahem, however Misato's answer in regard to quartet was a bit dry. Maybe she knows their personality very well as the former member of <Best of the Best, the Great Star>.

"? More Importantly, I want to talk about next week, when we become D-rank."

"Ah, yeah. You wanted to talk about scouting?"

It was currently free time before the morning assembly.

As I was puzzled why Misato came to talk to me at this time, she explained. I see, she wants to discuss about recruitment after <Eden> reaches D-rank in the upcoming week after the starting of <Dungeon Week>.

Our current members have now more or less become capable enough to handle things on their own and learned the ropes, and in the coming week, most of them will most likely be challenging Intermediate-mid grade dungeons.

Once it is done, it is just a matter of time before <Eden> is promoted to D-rank. It could even happen as early as during the dungeon week....... On another thought, I think it would be asking members to overexert themselves.

It's the D-rank we are talking about.

One of the prominent hurdles newbies face.

To be frank, there aren't that many guilds who can make it this far.

Misato has come to just discuss this.

"Well you see, there are a looooong line of candidates who are hoping to get into <Eden>, so I wanted to ask if interviewing them is possible."

"I am really intrigued. Are there really that many?"

As expected of Misato, a hyperactive extrovert.

<Best of the Best, the Great Star> members were also recruited by her, so there is no mistake in her ability.

She might have a natural talent to recruit members.

However not any talent will do if they want to join <Eden>.

"<Eden> is a guild destined to reach S-rank one day. Not just ambition, they also need to have adequate strength to back it up. I am not going to take anyone except them."

More precisely, having high-ranking job holders from <Combat Job> category would be even better. If luck favors, I would be happy if they also belong to any kind of <Race> category.

Well, I am not entirely fixated on them though, there are also multiple all-purpose jobs without specific categories that are quite strong, so I will look for them as well.

I am cool with other intermediate rank jobs as well, not just <Combat Jobs>. One of the reasons is jobs from production, collection and support categories tend to be intermediate level more often than finding their high-ranking variant. Therefore, setting my sights only on high-ranking jobs would be narrowing my vision.

Next important point is their academic year.

So far, we are all composed of first years, but depending on the new system academy would implement regarding <Job Transfer>, I am also hoping to attract upperclassmen.

The issue is when the system will be decided and the support structure will be in place. I hope they introduce it sooner.

"I see, leave that part to me. I will make sure to choose only the capable ones. You wouldn't mind other students with intermediate job if they wish to <Job Transfer>, right?"

"If possible, look at their personality too, you know right...... <Eden> has a lot going on."

<Eden> holds a lot of secrets. The least I expect from them is to keep this secret.

We were in a classroom, so I spoke ambiguously, but Misato seemed to have understood my concern as she nodded while laughing.

"These are all the conditions regarding the interview. Contact me once you are done with screening candidates. I would have to adjust my schedule for this then after all. Also, there are some jobs I am interested in, if it's not too much, can you look for them as well?"

"Roger~. Jobs are... ah, Phillis-sensei is here. I will catch you later~."

Just as Misato was about to say something, the bell rang and Phyllis-sensei and Ladvena-sensei took their entry in the classroom, so we cut out conversation there as Misato returned to her seat. I will deal with the details later.

For now, it's time for class to begin.