Chapter 51

As I was contemplating the future impact of this article, a knock on the door pulled me back to reality.

(Already this time?)

Checking the time, it was past 8:30.

Opening the door, as expected, Selma was standing there.

"Good morning, Orun. Are you ready?"

"Good morning, Selma. Yeah, I'm fine. I'm ready to go anytime."

"Alright, let's go then."

"Sure. Just a moment."

I put the newspaper I was holding into my storage magic tool, put on Clan's long coat, and left the room.

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"Are you subscribed to the newspaper?"

On the way to the Exploration Management Department, Selma asked.

"Sort of. Information is important, after all."

"I agree. So, are you reading the newspaper from Adriano?"

Adriano is the name of the newspaper publisher that practically monopolizes information about the Hero Party.

"No, I read all three major newspapers. Besides, Adriano mainly covers the Hero Party. When I was part of the Hero Party, I used to give interviews, so as a party member, there wasn't much new information for me."

Even when I was in the Hero Party, I glanced through it, but I didn't take it seriously.

"Right, that's true. You were the one being interviewed. Hey, how accurate are Adriano's articles?"

"I can't really say."

"Understood, I just asked on a whim. Don't worry about it. By the way, do you go out to buy the newspaper? We can arrange for the newspaper from the publisher of your choice to be delivered to your room every morning."

"Really? That would be very helpful."

"We have a shared archive, but some people like to make their own scrapbooks. The cost will be deducted from your monthly salary, but should I arrange it for you?"

"Can I ask for that? I'd like the newspapers from Adriano, Blanca, and Cartelli."

"Got it. I'll arrange for the newspapers to be delivered to the mailbox next to your door. It might take a few days, so until then, please continue to buy them yourself."

"No problem. Thank you."

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We arrived at the Exploration Management Department.

There were various documents scattered around, and it wasn't very organized.

Well, this place must receive a considerable amount of information every day.

Maybe it's inevitable that it's a bit messy?

I glanced at some of the documents lying around, but they weren't very important. Perhaps the important ones are stored properly.

I followed Selma as she walked briskly to the back.

On the way, we greeted the members we passed.

Finally, we reached Estella.

"Estella, good morning."

"Hmm? Oh, Selma, good morning. Good morning, new guy."

"Good morning."

"As usual, it gets messy so quickly. It's because you're so sloppy, you know?"

Selma criticized.

"So quickly, huh? That means you clean up regularly, right?"

"Ouch, that hurts."

It's unclear if Estella really heard it, but her reaction was ambiguous.

"Really..."

Selma sighed, seemingly exasperated. It seems to be their usual exchange.

"Hehe. Well, new guy, thanks for coming so promptly. Right away, but can I ask you to start training today?"

"That's fine, but do you have a specific training plan?"

"Hmm? No, not really."

"Eh..."

"New guy—hmm, you can't be the trainer if you're a new guy. Then, I'll call you Orun."

"Sure, that's fine. But, no training plan?"

"Everything's up to you, Orun! Train them to be competent explorers. If you can get them to the point where they can tackle the middle layers with just their party members in six months, no complaints! Dye them with your own color!"

(The bar is set too high... But if it's the usual team, maybe it's doable?)

As I was calculating in my head, Estella's demeanor became serious.

"Hem, let's stop the jokes here. ...I know you managed the Hero Party not just as an explorer but also in terms of party operations. I want you to teach them that too. I hope they can become the core of the next generation. I know I'm asking a lot, but I'm counting on you, Dawn's Multitalent!"

Well, I'll do my best.

First, I need to get along with them, but can I do it well...?

But it seems to be their wish too, so maybe it'll be okay?

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