CH 44

Adventurers' Guild

Translated by Hikaru

Edited by Mel

Episode 10 “Adventurers’ Guild”

After that, my surveillance and escort of Mize continued.

The number of enemies lurking along the school route was increasing with each passing day. From the bandits’ point of view, the assassins they sent to the vicinity of the school were being killed one after another. The enemy must have become wary of the presence of the guards.

Due to this, the battle was intensifying, and my margin of error was dwindling.

Ideally, I’d like to kill all the enemies before Mize comes out of the dorm, but that’s not always possible. Since I kept defeating them early in the morning, enemy reinforcements started showing up just as Mize was about to arrive at school. This time, I had to fight while Mize leisurely walked towards the school.

“Sorry, I’m late.”

Lunch break.

I went to the courtyard and lightly apologized to Elysia and the other three who had already started eating.

“They’ve already finished.”

“Tweight, I bought you some yakisoba bread.”

I took the bread from Glan and sat down on the bench.

I’m not sure if I’m able to do this, but I have to.

“You’re always going somewhere during lunchtime these days, aren’t you?”

“I’m returning books to the library. I thought I’d follow Mize’s example and learn something.”

When I said that, Mize’s cheeks flushed slightly and she chewed a lump of bread to hide her embarrassment.

The truth is, I’ve been out of the school grounds, patrolling the castle town.

I took down three bandits a while ago. I’m still able to cope with them right now, but I’m exhausted.

A student and an escort. The two positions have rapidly switched.

It was still better than the Great War, but it was the most turbulent few days I’ve seen in a long time.

Then one day, as the end school was approaching.

“Um, would you like to visit the Adventurer’s Guild?”

At Mize’s sudden suggestion, Elysia, Glan, and myself all looked at each other.

“…Come to think of it, the last time we tried that, it didn’t end well.”

What happened last time – the attack on Elysia by me disguised as the Knights of Orthodox.

It had slipped my mind, but come to think of it, I haven’t tried to visit the Adventurer’s Guild since then.

“Mize hasn’t signed up for the guild yet? I thought you had.”

Mize nodded in response to Glan’s question.

“I haven’t registered yet… because a month ago, when Elysia was being attacked, I couldn’t do anything… I thought that even if I registered with the guild at that time, I wouldn’t be able to do anything. I’m sure they’ll be able to find a lot of people who are willing to help out… But I’ve learned a lot since then, so I thought it was time to… try again.”

It seems that Mize was still reeling from last month’s incident. I felt guilty as she spoke with a downcast look in her eyes.

Last month’s incident was all an act I put on. I’ve made Mize worry about some serious things.

“You’re taking it too seriously. What happened that day, neither I, nor Glan, nor… Tweight could have handled it. It wasn’t only Mize’s fault.”

“You’re right. I ran away with Mize, too. We’re interested in signing up for the guild as well, so let’s go!”

Elysia consoled her, while Glan cheered her up. I nodded my head in agreement.

“Thank you… I’ll show you around, then!”

Her face regained its energy, and Mize led us with a light step. She seemed to be depressed about last month’s incident, but she is still pursuing her dream of becoming an adventurer.

After a while, we arrived at a large, two-story building in front of the castle.

The Adventurer’s Guild. It’s an organization that mediates jobs for adventurers, the so-called “do-it-yourselfers” of the city.

“So, let’s go…!”

With a mixture of excitement and nervousness, Mize put her hand on the door of the guild.

As soon as she opened the door, we heard miscellaneous voices. Just inside to the right, there was a large restaurant-like space. Most of the voices were coming from there.

Round tables and chairs were lined up here and there, men and women of all ages were chatting and laughing, throwing drinks and food into their mouths. I’ve never been to a guild before, so I didn’t know about this, but it’s pretty lively.

“The exchange of information is very important for adventurers. Guilds where adventurers gather usually have a tavern adjacent to it to facilitate the exchange of information. Let’s go to the back… You should be able to register at the counter.”

I looked away from the bustling tavern space and focused on the counter in front of me.

That’s when….

“Hmm?”

“Ah.”

“Geez.”

Elysia, Glan, and I all reacted in three different ways.

“You guys are…”

There were four boys in front of the counter.

One of them, a blonde-haired boy, noticed our presence and let out a voice.

Wearing a Heroic Department uniform of the Bildarz Academy, that person’s name is… Zeke Falchion.