Day 80: A Full-fledged Adventurer.
Holy Era 6102, Month of the Seven Night Horses, 2nd day.
Weather: Rain/Cloudy
In the morning, I was in my room at the inn and holding the short sword in my hand.
The sword with the crimson sheath, golden pommel and my family crest. Proof that I am part of that family.
When I unsheathed it, the blade was a bluish silver. Its shine let you know immediately that it was made by a master.
While it was ceremonial, it was also for practical use. A real sword.
I could feel my family’s emotions in it… That made it heavy, in spite of being a short sword.
As I thought of such things, Ms. Noa visited my room.
While I stared at the sword, she asked if I was going to use it.
I had been meaning to get a replacement for the one that I gave to Rai…
After thinking about it for a moment, I shook my head… I don’t have the right to use this sword yet.
Then let’s go and work! Said Ms. Noa.
We must earn a lot of money so you can buy a new sword! She said with a smile.
Indeed. I will do my best today as well!
…When we arrived at the guild, there was a summon from the Guild Master for some reason.
And it was just for me… This is the worst.
When I went to the office, the Guild Master was sitting there with a strange expression…
I sat down nervously and waited.
After a moment of silence, the Guild Master asked if I had spoken with my brother.
I nodded, and then the Guild Master asked if I was going to continue being an Adventurer.
Without a moment’s hesitation…I declared loudly. I will continue to be an Adventurer!
The Guild Master smiled with satisfaction and handed me a single card.
White silver with a ruby…
–C-Rank Guild Card! And with my name on it!?
The Guild Master told me to take it, but… But why!?
As I looked confused, the Guild Master explained that there had been talks of promotion ever since I finished the quest with Rai.
However, upon doing a background check, they discovered the issue with my family.
Now, the Guild Master’s expression became serious.
If I became a C-Rank, then I would be a full-fledged Adventurer. It would be different from before.
It was possible that I would have to accept quests that would cause trouble for friends and family.
That was why it had been important for me to reconcile with them.
…In other words, if I was to take this card, I needed to have a certain resolve.
Bring it on! I am going to live as an Adventurer!!
I grabbed the card, and the Guild Master chuckled.
‘Then continue to do your best, Nameku Hunter!’ Wait, the last part was unnecessary!
I returned to the guild hall and told Ms. Noa about what had happened. She was so happy for me as if it had happened to her.
That’s right! We should celebrate today instead of going to work!
As we talked excitedly, the reception lady approached us apologetically.
She was holding two sheets of paper… I guessed it. National taxes!
Ah…did the taxes go up along with my rank!? Have I been tricked!?
But Ms. Noa said hers were even higher. What rank was she anyway!?
Ughh… I was finally a full-fledged Adventurer… I want some money.
Today’s earnings and expenses:
Silver: -10 (National tax)
-15 (National tax: Ms. Noa)
-2 (Inn x2) (Bed: ★, Food: ★)
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Balance: 36 silver, 45 bronze
30 cat coins
<(T◇T)> And so my savings decreased dramatically.