CH 122

Chapter 122 - Double Promotion

“Souya-sama and Mia-chan are added. Now all three are complete. I feel a great sense of security when Souya-sama joined you. Is this an excess of strength?”

Charlotte was waiting at the counter of the Adventurers’ Guild.

She had her usual platinum blonde hair and a guild uniform that accentuated her breasts.

It was hard to look at her because of the meeting, but Charlotte didn’t seem to be bothered by it, which made Souya feel relieved. His being not good at her is still the same.

“Charlotte-kun, just to be sure, I’d like to confirm the details of the request. The silver-class or above case.”

“Yes. Silver-class or above is the other party’s designation. Three or more adventurers, at least two of whom must be able to fight. One Silver-class who will be an asset to the team. Blank-class is not counted. The reward is 60 gold coins. No expenses will be paid, but there will be free meals. I’ll tell you why later.”

Souya and Merylou seem to fall under the definition of two people who can handle combat.

Merylou herself is not so good at close combat, but her skill with the bow and arrow is solid, and above all, her trump card, the wind spirit Sylph, has high combat power.

Merylou also fulfills the requirement of being a Silver-class. And if Mia is included, the requirement of three or more participants has also been met.

At a glance, it seems that the minimum requirements have been met, but if the Demon Slayer is participating, it can be said that the required level has been met at a high level.

However, it was necessary to examine the contents a little more closely to see if they were what Charlotte called excess of strength.

“It’s city security. Do you know Loloa, which is located between the royal capital and Ilstadt? It is a small town famous for its harvest festival, and you were asked to guard them during the festival …… It’s an annual request, so I think you can trust it. People tend to let their guard down during these events.”

“I see. So that’s what it means to have a free meal. It’s good that the contents are easy to understand …… What can we expect from this annual event?”

“The festival is a time to be on the lookout for thieves, monsters, or other outside threats during the festivities. That is the first priority. Also, if there are any food runaways, please take them down. If there are any drunken fights, please deal with them. These are low on the list of priorities. As long as nothing happens, that’s all that matters.”

As far as I can tell, the request is very simple.

If it is to be a guard around a small town, it may be easier to make use of my magic.

“I wonder if three people will be enough. If they say they only need three people, that’s fine.”

“The request also went to the Adventurers’ Guild headquarters in the Royal Capital. I guess it’s a way of spreading the risk. I’m sure you’ll be meeting with the adventurers at headquarters, so if you can work well together, I think you’ll be able to do our jobs efficiently.”

Apparently, they commissioned both Doldberg, the royal capital, and Ilstadt. This is probably only possible in a city halfway between the two.

It is not known how many people they are requesting in the royal capital, but it is likely to be more than six in total.

“…… Adventurer’s from the Royal Capital, huh. I just hope they’re decent people.”

Merylou expressed alarm.

There are guilds from the top to the bottom of the guild at the royal headquarters. Merylou is probably thinking about what happens when she draws a mixture of good and bad.

“My guess is that if this is going to be an annual request, the Royal Capital won’t make a bad choice. If they fails, they will be affected in the next year’s request.”

“I agree. It seems that they dare to make us compete with each other. If they select someone who is not useless, next year they will ask the other guild to do one hundred percent of the work. I am also relieved to be able to send out Souya-sama …… Ah, I guess you’re still hesitating.”

“No, Charlotte-kun. We will accept this request. Mia-kun, is that alright with you?”

Souya asked Mia while accepting the request.

“Yes. If that is your decision, then I agree.”

Mia agrees. I guess that settles it.

I was grateful for the clarity of the content. What I was concerned about was the adventurers on the Royal Captal’s side. We would have to go there to find out.

“Let’s try to get along with them, Merylou-kun. We have the same goal. There is no need to have rivalry with adventurers from the Royal Capital.”

“I hope so. I know Souya’s promotion is at stake this time. We’re going to make it a success.”

“Oh. If you can achieve this, you will be assessed for promotion, too, Merylou-chan. If you achieve the Gold-class, you and I will be the same.”

Charlotte took a document out of a drawer and checked the form. It must contain Merylou’s data.

“Are you sure?”

“I can’t say for sure, but I’m almost certain that Merylou-chan will pass the examination for promotion. There is no reason to keep you at the Silver-class when ypi can summon the Wind Spirit Sylph, after all.”

“I see, gold-class …… Well, I’m glad to hear I can be one.”

Merylou had an indescribable expression on her face. Maybe she is embarrassed.

“Merylou-chan, when you become a gold-class, would you like to be a guild official when you retire? It’s a job that supports this city.”

In Ilstadt, the requirement to be promoted as a guild official was to be gold-class or above. This was a concept that placed a high value on on-the-job experience.

Although there are some who have left the field and are not able to bring the strength they had when they were active, there is no doubt that the experience and knowledge they have gained by rising to Gold-class will be put to good use in their work. It is not a job that can be done only by those who are smart.

“Hmm …… Well, I’ll think about it. But can someone like me fill the position?”

“You can. Wood elves are not so common in Ilstadt. I think you will be very valued. The third receptionist position is also open. Merylou-chan is cute, so you will be very popular soon.”

“I don’t think a receptionist is probably impossible. I don’t think I’d look good in a uniform like that.”

“I think you’ll look good. You can learn the job little by little. I wasn’t very good at it at all in the beginning. Louise-san taught me well, and that’s how I got to where I am today.”

Merylou and Charlotte seemed to be in a friendly mood.

If she could make it to the Gold-class, it might pave the way for her future as a rootless woman who has left the forest of her homeland.

All that remains is to hope for the success of her request.

“Souya-sama.”

Suddenly, Charlotte called out to me.

“What is it, Charlotte-kun?”

“When you return safely, I would like you to continue where you left off the other night.”

Charlotte put a finger to her lips and smiled bewitchingly.

Witnessing this, Merylou’s expression seemed to indicate that she had guessed something.

“…… Continued. Don’t tell me, Souya. You finally did something naughty with Charlotte …… Mgh.”

Souya quickly covered Merylou’s mouth and whispered.

“Merylou-kun, be quiet. There are people watching.”

“Hey …… you don’t deny it. Looking at your panicked look, did you get to do something good? How was the cuddle?”

“It’s Magic Guidance …… it’s confidential, so don’t make a fuss.”

Souya frowned and looked around, and Mia’s cold gaze stung him, her cheeks puffed out.