Chapter 527: Promotion Exams Content

So I just have to fight a few times?

Thats right. First, I want you to take it easy on them and see what they can do. After that, beat them to a pulp with overwhelming power and break their fighting spirit

Hihihi, thats gonna be good medicine for the weak hearted

Grandpa Gull said some pretty extreme things while swinging his arm as an example. And Grandma Jill seems to be liking his idea too.

Is that really fine?

Fran tilted her lightly when she heard what these two said. But it seems, this Grandpa Grandma duo was pretty motivated.

Youve just seen those guys from earlier, right? I mean, theyve been slacking off a little

Isnt it because of you spoiling then too much, right?

Well, I wont deny it. After all, we dont get many dangerous requests around here

No matter how much you say, words can never fully convey the message, you know

Yeah

He wanted us to beat up the slacking adventurers and get them back into shape. Im sure there were other ways to do so if he just wanted us to show the difference between our power But this was the most reliable way to deal with those adventurers.

However, there are a few things for you to keep in mind. First of all, can you hold back a little

As long as I dont kill them, right?

No, no, no. It would be a problem if they suffer an injury that has no hope of recovering! Youre kidding, right?

Nn?

Oi, Old hag

Sweat was trickling down from Grandpa Gulls temples. He finally understood that Fran was more dangerous than she looked.

Ive already asked her to do this though

Yo-youre right. But please, those adventurers still have a future. Id like you to refrain from giving them any injuries that might affect their life as much as possible

Okay, Ill be as careful as I can

You promise!? Please be as careful as you can!

Nn. Please leave it to me

Seriously, can I really leave it to you!?

You dont have to worry. Ill stop Fran if she makes a mistake. Well, as much as I can though.

And also, please refrain from using any flashy magic

Why? Isnt the place was protected by a barrier?

Well, its simply because were onboard a s.h.i.+p. If you use Fire or Thunder magic in here, the damage to the s.h.i.+p will be tremendous

I see

It was a simple reason. This was probably because he knew the meaning of Frans alias, so he advised her to hold back.

Ive covered the place with barriers and stuff, but it might not be able to hold up if you unleash your magic with all your might

Well get you to pay for the repairs if you overdo it, so be careful

Fran, you shouldnt do any damage to this s.h.i.+p!

(Okay)

This s.h.i.+p was a magic s.h.i.+p no matter how I thought about it. I wonder how great the bill would be if she caused any damage to the engine section It seems Ill have to make sure she doesnt overdo it!

And also, you have a follower, right? Can you call him now?

Urus.h.i.+

Woof!

Ooh, I didnt see that coming! A Dark magic user huh!? And look at that

A Darkness Wolf? No, he looks different, huh? But I can tell that hes strong

If their opponent was a humanoid, they would be able to sense a certain level of strength based on their years of experience. The lack of stagnation in magic power flowing through his body, his behavior, and his gaze were all factors that could be used to judge him. This was why some people could tell that Fran was strong even when she was suppressing her magic power. Well, to put it simply, it was an adventurers intuition.

However, I guess these two dont know much about any wolf-shaped magic beasts. Theyre not sure how to measure Urus.h.i.+s power, who had evolved and became better at concealing his magic power.

Urus.h.i.+ is very strong

Hou? Is he strong enough for Fran to say so? Thats good then, why dont we get Urus.h.i.+ to fight too?

Woof woof!

Urus.h.i.+ said hell do it

Thanks a lot. After all, there arent many strong beast-shaped magic beasts around here. So, Id like to show them how scary a magic beast can be. The lack of adventurers awareness can be fatal in times of crisis after all

Awareness?

Yeah, The adventurers around here are only good at dealing with problems around Lake Vivian. To make matters worse, theyre too familiar with this place

It seems that they only hone the necessary skills to do jobs in this area, so they couldnt do much when they go to dungeons in other areas. Ive heard that a man who was a C ranker in the guild here once died easily in an E-ranked dungeon.

That was also why the adventurers around here dont want to go out. This was not a bad thing for the region, so it had not been seen as a problem.

However, if such a thing continues for a long time, adventurers who work around Lake Vivian in the Kingdom of Belios would be looked down upon. Theyre useful on the lake, but elsewhere theyre considered a rank below. That was what the rumors say about them.

Its so frustrating Ive tried to do something about it, but things are not going well

Thats why we would be grateful if Urus.h.i.+ is willing to help

Grandma Jill was stroking Urus.h.i.+ while saying so.

Isnt he a beautiful beast His rank must be pretty impressive, right?

I wonder?

Well, itll be fine as long as you dont destroy the s.h.i.+p

Woof!

No problem

Well then, youd better get to the exam site

The promotion exam site was reasonably large. It was about the size of a gymnasium. The ceiling was low though, but it was enough for us to move around.

Ah right, more guys met the rank-up requirements last night. Is that a problem for you?

No problem

All right. Well then, let me introduce you guys to your examiner today. Shes Fran, an adventurer

Nn. Nice to meet you

You guys! No matter how high up in the ranks your opponent is, dont show a pathetic appearance against a kid!

Grandma Jills personality, as always, was quite bad. She didnt explain Frans ident.i.ty in detail. And Grandpa Gull seems to be in on her plan too. In fact, he was fueling the adventurers.

Yes!

You can count on us! Well definitely rank up!

Its going to be easy this time, isnt it?

Hehehe, theyre so adorable

Well, Im sorry guys.