Chapter 4

Holding the money she received from the elderly couple, Riti headed to the Adventurer's Guild first thing in the morning.

She needed to pay the registration fee for the Adventurer's Guild, so the income from the other day was much appreciated by Riti.

The Adventurer's Guild, an organization that spans the world, is incredibly large. In a world that still has many unexplored areas, the current situation is that national military forces alone are not enough.

Uncharted territories can hold information and resources that can greatly contribute to humanity. The "Bottom of the World" conquered by Yggdrasia, led by Aldis, is one such example.

The discovery of unknown resources underground and the unraveling of ancient civilizations' mysteries have shocked the world. Among the adventurers who have achieved remarkable accomplishments, many have taken important positions in their countries or gained wealth that can last for generations.

Nowadays, it is said to be the age of the adventurer industry, and adventurers have become the focus of attention for countries and organizations alike.

"Hello! I'd like to register as an adventurer!"

"An aspiring adventurer, huh?"

"Yes."

In recent times, it's not uncommon to see young girls like Riti aspiring to become adventurers. Yggdrasia, which has become synonymous with adventurers, is mostly composed of people in their early twenties.

The woman at the reception desk was inwardly worried. Of course, it's good that excellent adventurers are emerging. However, many also lose their lives.

Moreover, the woman sighed inwardly, thinking, "Is this really the era where such young girls aim to become adventurers?"

"Understood. Please fill out the necessary information on this form. After that, I'll explain the process."

"Name, place of origin, and... job?"

"Please write down your job, such as swordsman, heavy warrior, or archer."

"No, I don't have one."

"Then it will be 'no job.'"

After hearing this, Riti realized that the form already had a section for that. Feeling a bit embarrassed, she submitted it.

Gradually, the adventurers in the guild, who were settling their rewards or celebrating their achievements, began to notice Riti's small presence.

"If you have a certificate of merit, you can use the accelerated promotion system."

"What's that?"

"It's issued when you leave a previous job. If you have combat experience, you can take a promotion exam after our review. If you pass, you might even start at level 3."

"Wow, that sounds impressive."

Riti, a country girl and a complete beginner, stood out in a way. Despite the curiosity of those around her, Riti was filled with excitement for taking the first step in registering as an adventurer.

"Let me explain the ranks. Ranks represent an adventurer's achievements. The higher the rank, the more difficult the quests you can take. As I mentioned earlier, here are the ranks. However, level 6 cannot take monster hunting quests. You need to pass a promotion exam to advance to the next rank."

Level 6: Apprentice period. Required to learn necessary skills and obtain a title in a job.

Level 5: Adventurer with basic skills. Can take monster hunting quests.

Level 4: Adventurer recognized by a branch of the Adventurer's Guild.

Level 3: Adventurer recognized by the headquarters of the Adventurer's Guild.

Quasi-Level 2: Adventurer who has passed the promotion exam to Quasi-Level 2.

Level 2: Adventurer recognized by a specific organization or noble.

Quasi-Level 1: Adventurer who has passed the promotion exam to Quasi-Level 1.

Level 1: Adventurer recognized by a royal family of a country.

Special Level: Adventurer recognized by the royal families of multiple countries.

Super Level: Adventurer recognized and respected by all countries.

"What about Quasi-Level 2?"

"To reach Level 2, you need to pass the promotion exam and be recognized by a specific official or noble. If you only pass the exam, you are Quasi-Level 2. By the way, the famous hero Aldis and his Yggdrasia are classified as Special Level."

Riti will start at Level 6. Here, she needs to learn combat, monster dissection, camping, and other skills. Additionally, she needs to learn manners to avoid giving a bad impression to clients, as the adventurer scene has become more stringent recently.

"You can learn necessary skills at the training facilities within the guilds for each job. It's good to choose a guild that suits you."

"Like the ones you mentioned, such as swordsman and heavy warrior?"

"Yes. However, this town only has guilds for swordsman and heavy warrior. In the capital, you can find guilds for all jobs except thief and assassin."

"Thief! Assassin!"

"Well, they are just jobs, after all."

While they are combat jobs, they are not the essence. Riti understood this intellectually, but it was still exciting for her. She even enjoyed these surprises.

"Here is your adventurer card."

Name: Riti

Gender: Female

Age: 15

Rank: 6

Main Job: None

Acquired Jobs: None

Holding the adventurer card with both hands, she raised it. She had become an adventurer, a dream she had longed for. The emotion was so overwhelming that she almost cried.

However, it wasn't time to be emotional. There was still a mountain of things to learn and do. The cough of the receptionist brought Riti back to reality.

"The first thing a Level 6 adventurer should do is learn the basic skills of an adventurer. First, go to the nearest job guild. It might be hard to decide which job to aim for."

"Hmm... Swordsman is good, but heavy warrior is also tempting. Ugh!"

"Syncia, don't you think the guild should have an age limit?"

An adventurer called out to the receptionist. He was a middle-aged man with a beard, wearing a metal armor from chest to waist, and an axe leaning against the table. He came to the counter and glanced at Riti.

"Being an adventurer involves risking your life. I don't know if it's due to Yggdrasia's influence, but we've been seeing more and more of these recently."

"But there are those who excel even at her age. Besides, the guild is not responsible for life and injury, as stated in the regulations."

"That's not the point. If someone like her makes a mistake, it could cost us our lives."

"That's not related to age. Besides, everyone starts at Level 6."

"I was already over 20 when I was Level 6. This is just too young."

"If you have any comments about the guild, please use the suggestion box."

The man, deciding it was futile, turned his attention to Riti. He clicked his tongue, and Riti bowed.

"I've become an adventurer today. My name is Riti. I may be inexperienced, but—"

"Don't say I didn't warn you. Give it up."

"I don't want to."

"From the looks of it, you don't even have a weapon. Are you from this town? Where are you from? Do you have parents?"

"Weapons are too expensive for me to buy. I'm from Louis Village. My parents live there."

"Louis Village? Never heard of it."

"Without a weapon, how did you get here? Did you hire a guard?"

The adventurers began to speculate. It was impossible for her to hire a guard if she couldn't even afford a weapon. When someone mentioned this, the curiosity about Riti intensified.

Demos, a Level 4 adventurer, was a bearded man. He wasn't a bad person, but he had repeatedly failed the promotion exam to Level 3. As a result, many people had been avoiding him recently due to his bad mood.

Despite this, he had completed many quests and hunts, and he had a certain presence. The overwhelming height difference made it natural for anyone to feel intimidated. However,

"I want to see the world as an adventurer. I want to earn a lot of money to make the people in my village feel safe. So, I'm sorry."

Demos was speechless at Riti's well-reasoned response. Riti didn't fear Demos. To her, who had been surrounded by world-class adventurers, Demos was still just a human.

"It's my dream."

When she added this, Demos almost stepped back. She had simply given an honest answer.

However, some felt a sense of unease about this girl. Some even felt a slight chill.

Riti wasn't smiling. Unconsciously, she might have been intimidating Demos.

Demos didn't want to admit that he felt fear from a girl who hadn't even lived half her life.

But he returned to his table, visibly displeased. It was enough to make everyone think that even Demos was affected.

Riti turned back to the receptionist.

"So, I should go to the swordsman or heavy warrior guild, right?"

"Huh? Y-Yes, that's right. Good luck."

"I will! Thank you!"

Receiving the adventurer manual with detailed information, Riti left the guild. The guild remained silent even after she left. Everyone, including the Level 3 adventurers, watched her until she was out of sight.