Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

Translator: SFBaka

Editor: Thors Stone

We went straight to the assessment counter just like yesterday and found the same male receptionist manning it.

Hey What the heck!? H-Hold on a bit, okay. Ill call some more people so stay right there!

He ran to the back in a hurry just like yesterday.

Lets place this thing on top of the desk first.

Fortunately, the desk was large enough to accommodate the entire rolled-up monster corpse.

Thanks a bunch. You can go back now.

The two men nodded good-naturedly and exited the guild building.

After a short while, the same five men from yesterday ran out from the back of the guild office. Of course, they had Guild Master Kevin with them as well.

This!? This isnt just an ordinary Blue Serpent! This is a Superior-class rare monster, the Big Blue Serpent. But to think you killed it without damaging the skin a single bit

We thought it would be better not to damage the skin in any way, so we refrained from taking out the magic stone.

Yeah, thats the right call. With this, we can even stuff the entire body and sell it for a very high price. In any case, well leave it to the professional monster butchers to handle.

By the way, what do you mean by Superior-class monster?

They are monsters that have evolved into a higher existence compared to their kin. Its been more than ten years since I saw one this big, Kevin explained in an awed tone.

How much will it sell for?

Umu. A normal Blue Serpent is already classified as a rare monster after all. And this one is a Superior-class. We can process the meat and magic stone right away and we will be able to give you your reward by tomorrow, but the skin will take a bit more time. With skin of this quality, it will probably fetch quite an amount if we put it up for auction.

I see. Thats fine then. Were not in much of a hurry anyway. Then, please check these for us first.

I placed the bags containing the Gray Hound magic stones and paws on top of the desk as well.

These are Gray Hound magic stones and subjugation proofs.

Kevin had a strangely relieved expression on his face when I told him the contents. Kevin gestured to one of the staff, and the staff member opened the bag to check.

The staff member was quite surprised by the contents and silently showed the bag to Kevin as well.

This How many are there in this bag?

Theres a total of sixty items each.

And you hunted these down by yourselves as well?

Thats right.

Certainly. There are exactly sixty of each item, sir.

Another staff member opened something that looked like a safe box with a key and took out some coins.

The price of Gray Hound magic stones is 300 Guineas and the subjugation reward is 50 Guineas for each kill. All in all, you will receive a total of 21,000 Guineas.

Sure. Well be going then.

Wait just a moment. I have something to tell you all. We at the Adventurers Guild have evaluated Shining Stars achievements and abilities and have decided to promote all of you to B rank.

Eh!? Really?

Everyone was smiling happily at the news. Cleria looked like she would jump for joy at any moment. But we got promoted faster than expected huh.

Yes, really. We need to update your guild identity plates, so could you hand them over for a bit?

Understood.

Everyone took out their guild IDs from their pockets in a fluster and handed them to one of the staff. When I handed mine over, the staff member got a glimpse of the backside of the ID and froze up in surprise.

A rank

What!?

Kevin hurriedly snatched my guild ID from the staff member.

So you were actually an A rank member of the Magic Guild, Alan?

Yes, thats right. Is there something wrong with that?

No, theres nothing wrong in particular. We were just surprised. One of my staff will bring the plates back to you all once the updates are finished, so just relax at the waiting area first.

Gotcha.

Kevin and the rest of the guild staff went back inside the inner guild office.

Alan! Were all B-ranked starting from today! Cleria exclaimed in delight.

Yeah. What a surprise huh. But it really was faster than expected.

Well, I dont mean to boast, but with our skills, this could actually be said as something natural, Elna added.

At this rate, we can probably reach A rank in no time as well, Sharon added further.

So giving the General Orcs head to the guild was truly a good call, wasnt it? Selena followed up.

I wonder. I dont think its that simple though In any case, we just moved a big step forward to our goals. Good job, everyone.

Thats right! I actually feel like having a celebration, but we are scheduled to attend a banquet tonight after all, Cleria reminded.

Its perfect though. There will surely be lots of food and drinks. Lets take advantage of this opportunity and eat and drink a lot.

Its a banquet, Alan. Its more like a social party than a regular feast, Cleria explained.

Really? But isnt that the same?

Haa It looks like we have to properly teach Alan about the customs of this continent, after all, Elna, Cleria sighed.

Thats right. Let us do so, Ria-sama.

After waiting thirty minutes or so, a guild staff member finally returned our guild IDs to us. With this, we are all officially B-ranked.

Theres not much time, Alan. Lets just have a quick meal at that food stall from yesterday for lunch. What do you think? Cleria suggested.

Really? Well, if everyones alright with that, then why not.

Right now, it was about one oclock in the afternoon. Having a full meal may affect our appetites for dinner. We will be going to a fancy banquet anyway, so it would be a shame to miss out on the food.

We left the guild building and approached Jill and his men.

Sorry for making you wait long again, Jill.

I threw him another silver coin. Jill caught the coin with a practiced air again. One of his eyes is blind, but he sure has good reflexes.

Its no trouble at all. Thank you as well, Alan-sama.

We then went to the food stall we visited with the kids yesterday.

Give me five sticks uncle.

Thanks for the patronage brother! Thatll be 50 Guineas!

These skewers sure are tasty. The flavoring is superb, but the natural umami of the meat cant be underestimated either. So frogs can actually be this delicious.

We brought the horses back to the rental stables and returned to the inn. Cleria and Elna planned to join Sharon and Selena in their room later to prepare for tonights banquet. It sure is difficult to be a girl. To think youll need that much time to dress up. Im really glad Im not one.

Are you going to wear those clothes, Alan? Cleria asked.

What clothes?

Those jet black clothes. You know. Im talking about the ones that have silver and gold trimmings. You called it a uniform, right?

Eh? Should I actually wear my uniform? Wouldnt these clothes be fine?

Alan! What are you saying? Its a formal banquet you know? Those clothes are obviously not suitable.

Thats right, Alan. The other person may be labeled as just a commoner, but he is still the richest person in this kingdom. If you wear those kinds of clothes to a banquet he personally organized, you will be seen as rude, Elna elaborated.

Eh!? But that shouldnt be the case, right? That uncle looked a great deal like a seasoned adventurer you know? They may have said its a banquet, but maybe itll just be your normal dinner?

I think not. Karina-san did say it was a dinner banquet.

I talked with Karina-san and Arista-san a lot while we were traveling and we got along quite well.

If that Karina-san said its a dinner banquet, then it probably is.

However It is my first time to be invited to a banquet directly without being handed a formal invitation first

Ria-sama, it is too much to expect that kind of detail from commoners. It is a sign of a nobles breadth of heart to overlook these kinds of minor things.

But what are you going to do about yourselves, Cleria? You didnt bring any formal dresses with you, right?

We will borrow clothes from Selena and Sharon. Those clothes have a peculiar design but they are quite lovely. Its a good opportunity, so I want to try wearing them for myself.

So they are planning to wear imperial clothes huh Im not too sure what design of clothes theyll wear, but will it really be okay?

Mm Alright, I understand. Okay then. Ill wear my uniform as well.

Ill go ahead and take a bath and then prepare myself for tonights banquet.