Chapter 85

"Mmm, what to do..."

In the mayor's office of the Kama City Adventurer's Guild, Morphis sighed as he looked at the application forms lined up on his desk. The Kama City Adventurer's Guild accepts applications once a year for the transition from the 1F reception to the 2F reception.

Originally, the receptionist position in the Adventurer's Guild is one of the most popular jobs. It's not uncommon for receptionists to retire early after becoming well-acquainted with low-rank adventurers and reaching a mid-level position. If you become a 2F receptionist, you'll be dealing with C-rank and above adventurers. If you can marry a B-rank or higher adventurer, you can live a life of luxury.

However, this time it was different.

"Mayor, is something wrong?"

Edda, an elf who serves as both the 2F receptionist and the mayor's secretary, offered tea to Morphis, who was groaning.

"Oh, sorry about that."

Morphis drank the tea Edda had made and applied a suspicious liquid to his scalp, which he usually uses. Edda thought to herself, "It's a waste of time anyway."

"The problem is with these application forms. The motives are troubling."

"It's the same every year. It's not uncommon for girls to aim for a rich marriage."

"It's different this time. The motives for this year's applications are—"

At that moment, the sound of someone running down the hallway in front of the mayor's office could be heard. The footsteps stopped at the door, and it was opened without knocking.

"Mayor~"

"Adele, why didn't you knock?"

"Oops, Edda-san, I'm sorry. But this isn't the time for that! Mayor, they're back!"

"Back? Who?"

"Back... Edda, this is the cause of the applications."

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The 1F Adventurer's Guild lobby, which is usually bustling with adventurers, was even more crowded today. This was because the discovery of a new dungeon had already spread, and the adventurers were swarming around Yu and his group.

"Rarity, you were in the new dungeon, right? How was it?"

"What type of dungeon was it? I'll pay you three silver coins for the information."

"Eckhart, why don't you come along as a guide?"

"You probably only went up to the 2nd or 3rd floor. So, how was it?"

"Marifa, huff huff..."

Rarity, surrounded by rough adventurers, looked exasperated, while Eckhart stood protectively in front of Nina. Yu, as usual, ignored them and headed for the reception. Incidentally, he had judged that it would be inappropriate to bring Kuro to the Adventurer's Guild and had sent him back to the mansion with Koro and Sukke.

"Yu, congratulations on your C-rank promotion!"

"Thank you. Colette, is something wrong?"

Colette, who is usually full of energy, seemed a bit down today.

"Wha, I'm as energetic as ever!"

"Is that so? I must have been mistaken. Here, take this if you like."

Yu took a bottle out of his item pouch and placed it on the table. It contained honey he had collected from a giant bee's nest during the dungeon exploration. Marifa had secured the queen bee, so they might be able to obtain honey steadily in the future.

"Wow, this sweet smell is honey? Thank you."

The other receptionists were also watching Yu and Colette's interaction closely. The honey would likely be shared among the 1F receptionists later... for women, sweet food is more valuable than gold. Monopolizing sugar can lead to a trip to the inquisition.

"By the way, now that you're C-rank, you'll be going to the 2F, right?"

Colette's question made the other receptionists' ears perk up. For the 1F receptionists of the Kama City Adventurer's Guild, Yu's response could be a matter of life and death.

"2F? Ah, C-rank and above can receive quests on the 2F. I think we'll have opportunities to receive quests on the 2F, but I'll mostly be here. I've been treated well by everyone here."

Colette did a victory pose at Yu's words, and the other receptionists also made fist pumps.

"Colette...?"

"Ah... ahaha. Nothing at all~"

"Is that so? Can I ask you to appraise our materials? There's a lot, so I'd like to have it appraised in the large room."

"Understood. This way—"

"I'll handle this adventurer's appraisal."

Just as Colette was about to lead Yu to the large room, a woman cut in.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Barbara Bade, the 2F receptionist, a rabbit person."

Her golden hair and curvaceous body were eye-catching, but her most striking feature was her long ears, which were different from those of elves or dark elves. They were rabbit ears.

"Hey, Yu-kun asked Colette to appraise the materials. Why are you butting in?"

As Colette flustered at Barbara's interruption, the other receptionists came to her aid.

"Hmph. The newly discovered dungeon is for C-rank and above. Therefore, I, the 2F receptionist, should handle the appraisal."

The receptionists had no choice but to remain silent in the face of Barbara's logic, but Yu interjected.

"The materials we obtained are not cursed or enchanted. Since there's a lot, it would be better if everyone here helped."

Barbara showed her displeasure at Yu's words, while Colette and the others smiled. As Yu and his group moved to the large room and started taking out the materials and items they had collected, they quickly filled a third of the room.

"Wow, this is a lot again."

With so much, they called for reinforcements, and seven receptionists started the appraisal process. After about two hours of continuous appraisal, the receptionists' expressions became emotionless.

"What, what a ridiculous amount... You're not a major clan, are you?"

"Sorry to keep you waiting. The appraisal results are—"

Just as Colette was about to announce the results, Barbara covered her mouth.

"I'll announce the appraisal results. Soldier Ant carapaces, Yellow Slime and Green Slime fluids, Mud Mantis scythes, Dragonfly wings, Trent and Bloody Trent branches, Anemone stems, a Rank 5 magic orb, and various other items, totaling 634 gold coins, 8 silver coins, 6 half-silver coins, and 3 copper coins."

"Wow... Even if we split it six ways, each of us gets over 100 gold coins... This is by far our best earnings."

"Ode, you can use the Obsidian Shield we found in the dungeon as you like."

Yu gave a quick nod to Colette, who nodded back in agreement.

"What was that look just now? You're not doubting the price I set, are you?"

Yu ignored Barbara, thinking she was a troublesome woman.

"Colette, I want to sell the map and information about the new dungeon."

"Don't talk to that girl. Talk to me. What information do you have?"

"—The map up to the 25th floor, along with information about traps and plants."

"So, what information?"

"I won't tell you until the deal is finalized."

Rarity nodded in agreement. Marifa, who had been glaring at Barbara's attitude towards Yu, was fiddling with Yu's hair, and Nina was lost in the conversation. Rena was dozing off.

"10 gold coins."

"Can we do a commission? 3 silver coins for each map sold. I heard that C-rank and above can deposit money with the guild. Please transfer 1 silver coin each to Yu, Rarity, and Eckhart."

"Commission? What's that? We've never done such a deal before. And 3 silver coins for each map sold is ridiculous."

"I paid 5 gold coins for the information on the D-rank dungeon and the surrounding monsters. This new dungeon is for C-rank and above. How much does the guild sell each map for?"

"Don't get too cocky just because it's a bit promising. I have many acquaintances among C-rank and above adventurers."

"Is that so? Then let's call it off."

"What will you do with that information?"

"I'll sell it to a merchant I know. They'll jump at the chance with the terms I just mentioned."

When Yu said he would sell the information to a merchant without going through the Adventurer's Guild, Barbara panicked.

"Do you think that's allowed!"

"It's not prohibited by the guild's rules."

"There's an unwritten rule! If you do that, you won't be able to stay in Kama City!"

The other receptionists were taken aback by Barbara's hysterics. Eckhart, who is not good with women, had already put some distance between himself and the situation.

Marifa pointed her right hand at Barbara, who was continuing to insult Yu. Her right hand, covered up to the wrist with a black glove-like material, was actually not a glove—just as Marifa was about to flick her finger, someone entered the room.

"Barbara, that's enough. Your hysterical voice can be heard outside."

"Who are you! Don't you dare—ah, Edda-san!"

"Yu, I apologize for the rudeness of our receptionist. I've heard everything."

Edda smiled at Yu and stroked her famous ears. Behind her was the mayor, Morphis.

"Hmm, I didn't hear what the argument was about, but Edda's super hearing picked it all up."

"Oh dear, you're being mean, grandpa."

"Who's a grandpa!"

After that, Barbara was dragged out of the room by Edda, who was pulling her ear. After hearing the situation, Morphis accepted Yu's terms, and the deal was quickly finalized, despite the earlier conflict.

"To increase the survival rate of adventurers as much as possible. Plus, the profit is sufficient."

"It's rare for you to be useful."

"I want to do something nice for you so that the receptionists will be happy."

"The next dungeon is plant-based. If I find any plants that are good for hair, should I bring them back?"

"You—thank you very much!"