Becoming an Adventurer

Right now, Leirick-san is guiding me as we walk down the Royal Capitals main street.

The stores and houses on the streets have a beautiful medieval European look with a movie-like atmosphere however, after Leirick-san gave an explanation, only the main street and to a certain extent some large streets are clean, if you head towards to the edges of the Royal Capital just a little, locations like the low-lying parts of the city are where its difficult to say that its clean, the public order in those types of places are poor, from what I hear.1

While being warned not to go to those areas, I receive an explanation about the shops as we walk.

Street stalls start to stand out as we walk further from the castle, in addition the people have increased as well.

Because yesterday I was asleep when the carriage travelled through the Royal Capital, this is actually my first time seeing the Royal Capital. Because in my previous life I didnt come out to the Royal Capital that often, the only shops I knew about to an extent were magic and magic tool related stores and bars (the shops where I pick up Kyle-sama).

Summarizing what Leirick-san has said, the castle is in the west part of the Royal Capital, surrounding it from the north, west and south are the nobles residences.

And a town spreads out from the east of the castle. High class stores are lined by close by the Royal Castle, stores and houses are build on the centre of the main street.

At the eastern edge of the Royal Capital, the public order becomes worse as you leave the main street, it seems one part of it has changed into a slum.

While looking at the street stalls and booths lined up on the main street, I follow Leirick-san while being careful to not lose him in the crowd of people, Leirick-san then comes to a stop in front of a building.

Looking up at the building, its a building made of bricks thats around three story high, it has the wordsMigratory Bird, and a picture of a bird drawn on its signboard.

I confirm the signboard and look towards Leirick-san, Leirick-san opens the door and enters inside.

When I entered inside successively, at the centre was a dining hall, on the left was a counter, the interior seems to be the kitchen. On the right I see a corridor continuing onwards and stairs continuing upwards.2

There are some people inside the dining hall but it seems to be a slow lunchtime.

There are people drinking alcohol on the counter too.

Leirick-san approached towards the counter and talked to the man in the interior about something, the man then called out to me.

Are you staying hereojou-chan? Where is your father and mother?

Im being completely treated like a child. It seems its necessary to have a talk afterwards.

Is there an available room for one person? Id like to stay for three nights.

I also have plans after this.

Lets quickly end this conversation.

I have to peek my head above the counter in order to listen.

(The height of the counter is based on the average height in this world. Its 10cm taller when compared to Japan so in total its approximately 120cm. From my height, only my head can be seen above the counter.)(Sakura is only 136cm tall)

What do you need? Are you a customer? Rooms are available. 3 silvers for one night, meals are separate. Please say ahead of time if dinner and breakfast are needed. Dinner is 5 coppers and breakfast is 3 coppers. If you want lunch then request when the time comes.

A man appeared from the direction of the kitchen and explained while looking at

Leirick-san.

The one whos staying isnt me. Im nothing more than a guide.

Hm? Is thisjou-chanpossibly the customer? I dont mind if you have the money to pay but It wont be troublesomena?

He looks at me with a perplexed face.

Its fine, Ill be the referrer if necessary. I am Leirick Marvrat, Imperial Guard of the Chivalric Order.

A knight, in addition a referral from an Imperial Guard, so it should be fine. I understand.

It seems Leirick-sans purpose wasnt only just to guide me.

Ive been slightly saved.

Three nights please. Id like meals for dinner and breakfast please.

Thatll be 11 silvers and 4 coppers. On the occasion you dont need your meal, you need to say so beforehand. Your room is the third room on the second floor.

Receiving the key, I have Leirick-san wait as I head to the designated room.

The room is midway through the second floor, inside the room is a table and chair, theres a closet and a bed as well. Theres also a side table on the side of the bed.

Opening the door at the inner part of the room, it appears to be the toilet and bathroom.

Since its bad to keep Leirick-san waiting, I leave my baggage and went down to the first floor while only carrying my pouch.

After leaving the key to the room at the counter, I wenttogether with Leirick-san to the Adventurers Guild.

The Adventures Guild wasnt too far from the inn, it was a large five story building too.

The words Adventurers Guild and the name of the Imperial Capital, Sobulem, were written on the signboard. And is that a dragon? A crest depicting a sword and staff intersected like an x across a shield with a dragon drawn at the centre. Could this be the guilds emblem?

While looking up at the elegant building, Leirick-san says-

Well then, Ill be heading back.

Since his job as a guide is over, it seems hes going back to his original work.

Thank you very much.

After expressing my gratitude, I separated from Leirick-san and entered the Adventurers Guild.

The first floor of the guild is the reception and a waiting-cum-coffee room, theres also a commissionboard.

Theres a counter at the entrance after entering, a total of three men and women sat on the opposite side.

Behind the counter there is a door, it appears to be the staff room.

Tables are lined up on the right hand side of the entrance, on the left hand side along the wall is a counter, it appears beverages are prepared in the interior.

Could it be because of the time? There is no one at the tables.

Theres usually a space to enter the interior on the right hand side of a reception counter, but from this position I dont see it.3

I head towards the receptionist lady at the right end.

Welcome to the Adventurers Guild. Are you making a request?

The receptionist lady asks with a business smile.

No, Id like to register as an adventurer please.

The receptionist lady smiles at my words.

Im sorry but, according to our rules, registration can only be done if youre above the age of adulthood for your corresponding race, otherwise it cannot be done.Ojou-san, you are from the Human race right? For the Human race, you must be above 15 years of age otherwise registration cannot be done.

Ah, then theresno problem. Because Im 15 years old, please register me.

The receptionist lady stiffened for an instant at my words, but immediately reverted.

Umm,ojou-san? Are you really 15 years old? We will immediately find out if you lie you know? There are punishments if you lie in the registrations you know?

How do I say it, these exchanges are getting

I really am 15 years old. Although my appearance is small, my words didnt contain a lie.

At any rate, what do they mean by immediately finding out even if I lie?

Umm, even if you say that. No matter how I look at it, you dont look 15 years old

Just then, you said youll find out immediately if I lie right? Then isnt it fine if you confirm it?

In the first place, I dont have any proof that Im not lying, I have no proof other than explaining that Im 15 years old.

U-Uhh, although that cant be done unless the exam has been completed But clearly we cant have a minor sit the exam either Im sorry, I cant make this decision so. Please wait for a moment while I call my superior.

Saying that, the lady entered the door inside the reception.

Because a gaze was felt on me, I look over and see similarly two receptionists, a man and a woman looking at me.4

In Japan, nobody acted surprised when I said my age but As expected, is it because of the average height in this world?

Un? This worlds average height is high = its easier to grow in this world, you could say? No, it might be a racial thing The average height of Dutchmen should exceed 180cm if I remember. If thats the case, then you could say my joy was short-lived

While I thinking about a very important matter, a voice disturbs me.

Are you the person interested in registering? Ive heard that youre 15 years old but, it certainly is difficult to judge. I see. Originally its not allowed until after the exam but, Ill authorize it.

This person is probably the boss. A 40 year old, how should I say it, an old man from a government office would be the best way to describe it. This man gives off that feeling.

Regarding the confirmation of my age earlier, it seems Ive been given permission.

Firstly let me explain. For the adventurer registration, before anything, some necessary information are needed to be confirmed first before the exam can be taken. The exam is to determine if you reach the minimum requirementsneeded for an adventurer, thereupon in the case where you pass, the registration will be completed5. The age is visibly clear at the time of registration however, in your case, your appearance hardly looks to be the age of 15. Which is why earlier we decided for you to go through the registration procedure6. However, a magic tool needs to be used for the registration, the cost is 1000 Goualch, 10 silvers is required. In this case, because youre doing the exam before registering, in the case where you fail the exam, the 1000 Goualch wont be refunded. If you dont mind even after all that, we can proceed with the registration procedure, what will you do?(from what I understand, start of registration(age restriction) > exam > end of registration(age test))

So its 10 silvers? But I need to register here, in the first place it seems Im not even allowed to do the exam7. Im also curious about what the exam is

Whats the exam about?

It shouldnt be too absurd to ask about it before the registration. Ill do it just in case.

The guild will assign one lowest ranking commission to do. Generally its harvesting.

It should be fine if its only that much.

Then please register me.

I take out my wallet from my pouch and hand over 10 silvers.

Well then, lets begin. Place your hand on this crystal and say your name, age and race. Also any noteworthy information like the weapons and techniques you specialize in, whether or not you use magic and so forth. Its fine even if you dont mention a weapon or magic, but itll be advantageous at times when parties requests the guild to introduce individuals to them. When you complete that, prick your fingertip with a needle and drip a your blood here, a single drop is fine. Then the registration will be complete. Also, there will be a penalty if we discover you are lying and your registration will be cancelled, the 1000 Goualch will be forfeited, and you can never register with the guild again. If you acknowledge that, then place your hand on the crystal.

I silently nod my head, and extend my hand towards the crystal placed on the counter.

Sakura Fujino, 15 years old, Human race, no noteworthy information.

Once I finished saying that, I held out the needle and pricked my left index finger.

With my blood puffing up and surfacing after pricking myself with the needle, I drip it on the indicated location.

With that the registration has been completed. Until your card is ready, you can have some tea over there and wait.

It was surprising how easily I completed it.

Following what I was told, I decided to have some tea and wait.