Chapter 44

"Then, I confirmed the completion of the request."

Salome said this and received the document with the mayor's signature confirming the completion of the request.

It had been two weeks since they last met, but her expression was unexpectedly stern. The reason for this was...

"Regarding the trouble that occurred with this request, as I mentioned earlier..."

Due to the leader Walter's absence, Maron reported the details of the request.

During the report, it was also mentioned that Walter and Red had set me up.

"I didn't expect it, but you did a foolish thing."

Salome sighed.

"Along with the testimonies of the two, we have also confirmed that the mayor was lying about the number of Lesser Dragons and that Walter knew about it and withheld the information."

There are communication methods between towns.

After Maron's report, they immediately communicated and verified the information.

"Trapping a lower-ranked adventurer by a higher-ranked one is a very serious offense."

"What specifically...?"

I swallowed and asked for the details, and Salome started flipping through the documents and began some calculations.

"According to the guild rules, for one year after discharge, you will be refused any request mediation, and your party rank will be lowered by one."

"Isn't that effectively a career end?"

Adventurers must accept a request at least once within a certain period.

This period varies by rank, but for A-rank, it is the longest at one year, so B-rank Walter and his party would have a shorter period.

"Yes, furthermore, the days of hospitalization will also count, and if you drop to C-rank, the period is six months. No matter how you look at it, disbarment is inevitable."

"What happens if you are disbarred?"

Gloria frowned and asked.

"In the case of disbarment, you must wait at least three years before re-registering, and you will have to start from G-rank."

"That's... quite a severe punishment."

I recalled that the newbies who had harassed me before were also given a six-month ban from entering the dungeon.

"I don't know what Tim thinks, but we must maintain the order of the Adventurer Guild. While there are situations where you must sacrifice a comrade to overcome a challenge, people who trap others for their own benefit are nothing but a hindrance. Even if they have abilities, they will be punished."

Hearing Salome's firm words, I felt as if they were directed at me.

In fact, that was probably the case. She was trying to prevent me from straying from the right path.

"Um... about the application we submitted...?"

Maron clutched her chest with her right hand and looked anxious.

"Regarding your party's resignation, there are no issues according to the behavior records in the Adventurer Guild, and since this incident is unrelated, the process will go smoothly."

"That's a relief..."

Maron sighed in relief.

I had thought it was unfair for them to be involved in what Walter and Red had done.

"However, your party achievements will be nullified, so you will both be demoted to C-rank upon leaving."

"I don't mind."

"Neither do I."

At this moment, the dissolution of Walter's party was decided.

"Then, thank you for your hard work on this request."

After all the procedures were completed, we were now at a table in the Adventurer Guild, clinking glasses filled with ale to celebrate.

"I feel bad for involving you."

I hadn't fully grasped the impact until now, but the incident had become quite serious, leading to their resignation from the party.

"It's fine, it's fine. It's not like anyone was trying to kill you, and I was tired of Red's advances."

Maron drank her ale and grumbled.

Apparently, she had been annoyed by Red's constant invitations to shop and eat.

"I, too, am deeply angry at Walter's methods this time."

Gloria said this and downed her ale in one go.

I had seen her drink a few times, but this kind of drinking is bad for her health.

"More importantly, you're going to have a tough time from now on, aren't you?"

"Huh, why?"

"Look around."

Maron raised her right hand and pointed around the room.

Then, I saw various adventurers looking at... no, at me.

"You single-handedly defeated 16 Lesser Dragons. Every party and clan wants you."

You can't stop people from talking.

As a result of the scandal caused by Walter and Red, my feat of slaying the dragons also became widely known.

Salome had tried to stop the recruitment, but with my abilities now known, it seemed unstoppable.

After drinking for a while, a few people approached us.

"Hey, Tim. Looks like you did quite a job."

"You can cast a spell that can kill Lesser Dragons alone? We're looking for a support member..."

"Your sword skills are pretty good, right? If you join as a middle guard, we can offer you high待遇."

Representatives from famous clans and people from A-rank to D-rank parties approached me.

After a long time of being recruited and giving vague answers, Gloria suddenly stood up.

"What, what's wrong?"

She seemed to have drunk quite a bit, and her face was red.

"Ch, Gloria... Maybe you should wait..."

She grabbed both my hands and said with tears in her eyes.

"Tim, will you join our party?"