Chapter 7

"……Huh?"

Among the guild cards that floated up, one line particularly caught his eye.

【Lv】17

What does this mean?

He took another look at his own parameters.

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【Name】Ryuya

【Lv】8,347,917

【Held Skills】None

【Strength】27,493,300

【Speed】28,998,234

【Stamina】31,009,616

【Wisdom】25,444,671

【Magic】26,418,077

【Luck】21,560,111

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That's good...!

It's definitely a little over eight million.

You can only see your own parameters.

That's why the guild card, which displays the information on paper, plays an important role in allowing others to confirm it.

The items are simple, but...

"＜No Skills＞ is as reported... Level ＜17＞ is a sufficient number for a beginner. Is this the result of your training?"

That's not it at all.

I'm very unsatisfied that the true results of my hellish training with the Azure Dragon aren't displayed.

...Ah.

Come to think of it, didn't the Azure Dragon say something once?

"Mr. Rondait, I heard that the human level cap is ＜99＞. Is that true?"

"Hmm, it's written in the books, apparently."

As expected.

That means...

"Still, I've never seen anyone actually reach ＜99＞. Adventurers can become A-rank just by reaching ＜50＞, and ＜60＞ and above is legendary territory."

"I see..."

In other words, the guild card only assumes levels up to ＜99＞.

That's why my level, which exceeds that, is only partially displayed.

My actual level is ＜8,347,917＞.

Only the last two digits, ＜17＞, are recorded on the guild card!?

"Something doesn't feel right...!?"

"Considering that level ＜20＞ is considered a decent start, it's impressive that you reached ＜17＞ on your own. And without any skills. You must have worked really hard, huh?"

"Yes...!"

I don't feel like my hard work was recognized at all.

If I said, "No, it's actually ten thousand times more than that!" here, I'd just be seen as a pitiful person, so I'll keep quiet.

"Since you have no criminal record, there's no problem. Alright, registration complete! From today, you're an adventurer! Let's work hard together, okay?!"

He patted my shoulder as he said this.

So I've become an adventurer.

It ended more easily than I expected. I thought it would be a rollercoaster with a dramatic finale.

"Ah, sorry, Mr. Rondait. I'd like to register one more person."

"One more person? You don't mean...!?"

"Yes, this one."

I pushed Noem, who had been clinging to me the whole time, to the front.

I had already explained her situation to Rondait during the conversation about the slave traders, so I thought he would understand...

"It's a common story, but a tough one. The struggle due to receiving a rare skill."

"Please! Let me work here! With Mr. Ryuya!"

Noem pleaded, tears in her eyes.

Rondait frowned in response...

"Receiving a skill means you've completed the blessing ceremony, right? So you're a full adult. Adults make their own decisions, and the guild's motto is 'open to all'..."

"Then...!?"

"But do you understand? To register with the guild, you need to record your information on the guild card. This includes the skills you possess. I confirmed this with Ryuya's registration earlier."

Noem fell silent at this point.

After all, the skill she received was the reason she was kidnapped by slave traders and almost sold.

This led to her distrust of humans. Could she so easily reveal the skill that caused all this?

"Can't you hide the chosen items on the guild card?"

"That's not possible, especially for skills."

The answer weighed heavily on her.

"Because skills are a point of pride for adventurers... no, for all people. They show what you're good at and what you can do. They are a clear representation of your abilities. They are used as significant criteria when recruiting party members or deciding on quests."

Adventurers should maximize the promotion of their skills, making their skill performance = their value widely known.

Some say, "You should keep your trump card hidden," but that's just a layman's idea.

There's no point in worrying about your trump card before you even step onto the battlefield.

"It must be tough for you. Are you still going to do it?"

"I will! I will do it!"

Noem nodded deeply in response to Rondait's careful explanation.

"If I can become an adventurer with Mr. Ryuya, I have no other choice. I'll do my best."

"Good answer. Women have guts, after all."

Rondait took out a new blank card.

"Then, prick your finger with this needle and let a drop of blood seep out. That's enough. Let the card absorb it, and the registration will be complete."

"Okay."

She followed the instructions, and the card read her information, just like mine did earlier. It glowed and, when the light faded, the card displayed...

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Guild Registration Information

【Name】Noem

【Lv】1

【Held Skills】Alchemist King

【Criminal Record】None

【Affiliation】Adventurer Guild: Centorian Capital Branch

【Rank】F

【Suitable Job】Alchemist

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"What is this...!?"

Held skill... Alchemist King?

It's certainly a powerful-sounding name, but... with 'King' in it, it must be something special.

"Wait a moment."

Rondait rummaged behind the counter and pulled out a thick book titled "Skill Compendium."

"Let's see... 're', 'ren', 'renzoku'... no, 'renkin'... There it is!"

He flipped through the pages.

"The skill 'Alchemist King'... It's the highest-level alchemy skill, isn't it!?"

"What? Is it really that powerful?"

"Of course it is! Alchemists are a production class, but they're top-tier among them! They're like a mix of a potion maker, a blacksmith, and a machinist, proficient in all of it!"

"Uh...!?"

I was overwhelmed by Rondait's intensity.

"Having an alchemist in a town can double its value. The 'Alchemist King' skill, which maximizes alchemical aptitude, is definitely a rare skill! According to the Skill Compendium's ranking... SSS rank!!"

"Wow, that sounds amazing!"

Rondait rambled on, then suddenly fell silent and slumped into a chair behind him, looking up at the ceiling and exhaling.

"I can understand why the people from your hometown would be so excited. If such a powerful skill appeared, anyone would be overjoyed."

"Like Mr. Rondait just now?"

"Exactly! So noisy!"

While we were talking, Noem remained silent.

"I'm reminded of the true power of skills. Super powerful skills change everything, not just the person who has them but everyone around them as well."

Rondait then faced Noem and spoke directly to her.

"Listen, young lady. The skill you received is not something to be handled lightly. If you can master it, you'll be able to do things no one has ever done before."

"Like...?"

"Immortality or even resurrecting the dead with a potion, for example."

Eeeek...

"That's why we all need to be careful with you. In my opinion, you should register with the Craft Guild instead."

"The Craft Guild...?"

"The guild for production classes. If you want to develop her properly, it's better to leave her to the experts."

"No."

Noem answered immediately.

"I... I don't want to be separated from Mr. Ryuya. I only trust Mr. Ryuya, who helped me. Right now. I don't want to be separated from Mr. Ryuya...!"

That's the end of the first day's post. I plan to update once a day at 8 PM for a while.

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