Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

Translator: SFBaka

We arrived at the Magic Guild. They were based on a building that wasnt even a third of the scale compared with the Adventurers Guild.

We entered and found reception counters similar to the Adventurers Guild. There was a young female employee manning the counter. There wasnt anyone else present.

Welcome! Do you have a request for us?

Um, I dont know if this can be considered as a request, but would it be possible for us to get an explanation regarding what exactly the Magic Guild is all about? If you dont mind, that is.

Haa, Well, of course. Our Magic Guild isnt that well known after all.

Understood. Ill give you a quick run-down regarding the Guild.

To put it simply, the Magic Guild is an amazing guild that handles anything and everything regarding magic and spellcraft!

For instance, we handle stuff like teaching magic spells, producing magic tools, making improvements and adjustments to them, repairing them, appraising excavated ancient magic artifacts, as well as purchasing and selling of magic stones.

Please do consult our Magic Guild regarding anything that has to do with magic!

That sure is an easy to understand explanation. So can my matter be regarded as a request if thats the case? I want to learn about all kinds of magic spells.

So you want to learn magic spells. Can you already cast some spells yourself?

Yes. For fire magic, I can cast Fire Ball and Flame Arrow. I can also cast Air Bullet and Wind Cutter from the wind magic system. Finally, I can cast the Water spell from the water magic system.

Amazing! So you can use three attributes!? And you still want to learn more magic spells besides those? Or rather, do you want to register as a member of the Guild!? No, I insist you do!

Uh, is there any merit to registering as a Guild member?

Of course there is! If you register as a member, youll get a whopping 20% discount if you purchase magic stones, magic tools and magic spell tomes in our Guild!

Un, well thats a bit iffy. But maybe I can take advantage of it to make some profitable transactions somehow. It sounds troublesome though.

Im sorry, but Ill have to refrain from registering as a member for now.

Wa- Wait a moment! We still have a number of great benefits for you! Uh, for example, theres also 20% discount whenever you have requests for the Magic Guild! If youre planning on making further commissions or request in the future, it would be better if you registered as an official Guild member sir.

I guess so. How much does making a commission or request cost anyway?

Five silver coins sir.

So it costs the same as the Adventurers Guild. Oh, and by the way, Ive already registered as a member of the Adventurers Guild. Would this be a problem?

Absolutely not sir. There are actually plenty of people whove registered as members for both Guilds in our ranks. Whats youre ranking as an adventurer by the way? Have you been adventuring for long?

Oh, Im C rank. Ive just registered two days ago.

You just registered two days ago and youre already C rank!? Amazing! You really, really have to register as a member of our Guild as well sir! Or rather, Im gonna get in trouble if I fail to recruit someone promising like you.

Its not like Im bothered by it, but this girl has a habit of blurting out exactly whats on her mind, doesnt she?

Do you also have ranks here?

We do. Its basically the same as the ones used by the Adventurers Guild. But we do not have a rule requiring you to take commissions at least once every two months. Were a very fair and upright Guild you know. You also wont be forced to do quests and stuff.

This all sounds great Miss, but are there no demerits at all?

Theres none sir. We dont even charge a membership fee. To be honest, the Magic Guild doesnt receive many requests. Its to the point that you cant make a decent living off of doing commissions for the Magic Guild exclusively.

Oh man. Doesnt that sound like this Guild is totally pointless or something?

Uh-! Please, thats something youre absolutely forbidden from saying here! We also do stuff like magic research and magic tool development, so were actually a Guild thats indispensable to society.

I see. Well, if you say it like that, then I guess you are pretty important huh. Oh, and can you tell me how much making a request or commissions costs first? Ill have to pass if its too expensive.

Absolutely! You want to learn new magic spells, right? What spells do you want to learn specifically? How much is your budget? Well, anyway, heres the magic tome price list.

Shes quite the impatient gal, aint she? I received the magic tome price list from her and browsed it. Its not like I need to purchase one for myself, but it still piqued my interest.

A Fire Ball magic tome costs 80,000 Guineas!? Its that expensive!?

Did you not know? Learning spells is difficult so the price of tomes has always been this high.

I had no idea. So magic tomes cost this much. Since theyre this expensive, doesnt anyone try to take advantage of producing copies in order to make some profit?

Something like that is considered a capital crime in every country sir. Its the same whether you produce, sell or buy pirated copies. The Magic Guild still holds a considerable influence worldwide after all.

I see. So its like that. Thanks for showing me this, but its not like Im here to purchase a magic tome. I would prefer it if you had someone do a live casting demonstration of spells so I can observe from the side. It would also help if they could explain the basics of the spells to me as well.

Eh!? You want to learn magic spells right? What would be the use of just observing?

Uh, so I can do some self-studying? And magic tomes are expensive, right? I want to see the effects of the spells first before I make a purchase if possible.

Basing on my earlier experiences, theyd probably make a huge fuss once they find out that I could actually learn spells just by observing them. So Im gonna go with giving a little white lie here, just in case.

I see. So thats why. I understand. What kind of magic spell do you want to see?

I looked at the price list again and checked the names of the spells.

Hold up a bit! Ill need to make a memo.

I mentioned the name of a spell I was unfamiliar with and asked for an explanation.

What kind of magic is this Heal spell from the light magic system?

Its a spell that treats injuries.

Theres a spell like that!? For real!?

Yes. Are you really unfamiliar with healing magic!? Im the one whos more surprised here!

Thats amazing! I want to observe this please.

In the end, I blurted out every magic spell I was unfamiliar with.

So how much would this request of mine cost?

Un, well, this is something we havent encountered yet, so I have no idea. Ill need to consult with our branch chief first. The branch chief is currently out serving in the local clinic, so theyre not in at the moment.

Why are they working in a clinic?

The branch chief knows how to cast the Heal spell, so theyre working part-time at the clinic. This is all due to the poor profit margins of this branch!

Uh, is that so. You guys have it tough huh. Oh, I need to mention this again, but whether or not I decide to go ahead with this request depends on how much itll cost me. Ill have to decline if its too expensive.

Understood. Its not like we can actually demonstrate every spell listed in our catalog anyway. There are far too few Guild members in this city, so whether or not we can hold a demo for you depends on the availability of members who can actually cast the spells. Of course, we can also try to consult with other Guild branches, but I think itll cost you more.

I see. I dont mind. Im not particularly in a hurry anyway.

Well then, Ill ask the branch chief once they return this evening. Is it alright if you come again tomorrow?

Sure. What time should I come?

The chief should be here all morning, so you can visit here at that time. Oh, and you also need to take the admission test if you apply as a member as well.

So there really is a test. Admission test huh.

Of course! Its so we can determine your rank.

Please allow me to observe as well once he proceeds with the request. Elna wants to see it as well, right?

Cleria, who remained silent since we came here, suddenly spoke up.

Yes, I would love to if possible.

Lets do that then. Its fine, right? Its not like itll take up any more time.

Um, but Im not sure if we can apply the 20% member discount to them as well. Rather, if people aside from the member participates, I dont think its possible to apply the discount at all.

I see. How about both of you apply as members as well then.

Eh!? Youre saying these two ladies can also cast magic spells?

They can.

Oooh! This is an unprecedented chance to catch multiple members in one shot! Ill definitely run it through with the chief later!

Then, well come here at nine in the morning tomorrow. Would that be fine?

Yes, of course. Please wait for a moment.