Chapter 18: Nominated Request
[space_man][space_man]The three left the house and headed towards the Guild, where Tohlight parted ways with the two. Eld and Marie went straight into the Guild.
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[space_man][space_man]”It’s rare to see a line.”
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[space_man][space_man]Even though they arrived later than usual, there were about three groups lined up in front of the reception desk.
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[space_man][space_man]”And this is considered a line? Are there really that few requests?”
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[space_man][space_man]Marie, who had been active as an adventurer on a monthly basis, was surprised by the small number of people.
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[space_man][space_man]”No, I think there are quite a few jobs. Maybe there are just fewer adventurers active here.”
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[space_man][space_man]”I see.”
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[space_man][space_man]Sophia, who had finished handling one group’s reception, noticed Eld.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, Eld-san. The Branch Master said to show you to his room when you arrived, so would you mind going to the Branch Master’s office? I apologize for the trouble.”
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[space_man][space_man]”The Branch Master? Understood.”
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[space_man][space_man]”I’ll stay here and get registered with the Guild.”
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[space_man][space_man]When changing their base of operations, adventurers are required to register their location at the nearest Guild, so Marie stayed at the reception desk.
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[space_man][space_man]Eld headed towards the Branch Master’s office, relying on his memory of being guided there before.
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[space_man][space_man]He knocked on the door of the Branch Master’s office and entered.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, Eld-san. I apologize for summoning you.”
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[space_man][space_man]”No, I just arrived.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld sat on the sofa at Yorane’s invitation.
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[space_man][space_man]”This time, I’d like to ask you directly for a request, Eld-san.”
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[space_man][space_man]”A nominated request? What are the details?”
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[space_man][space_man]”It seems that a dungeon has appeared in the mountain range a little to the north. We’d like you to investigate it and, if it’s dangerous, subjugate its master.”
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[space_man][space_man]”A dungeon……is it……”
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[space_man][space_man]A dungeon is a place where monsters have settled and turned into a lair. It is said that once a place becomes a dungeon, monsters rarely come out unless something extraordinary happens.
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[space_man][space_man]However, if they are left alone and monsters attack human settlements, it would be troublesome if they couldn’t deal with it, so when a dungeon is confirmed, adventurers are requested to investigate.
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[space_man][space_man]”This is the amount of the reward. We are also considering promoting you to C-rank as a reward. Of course, this will depend on the danger level assessed in your report.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld wasn’t particularly attracted to C-rank itself, but he thought it would be more convenient if he and Marie had the same rank, so he decided to accept the request.
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[space_man][space_man]”Since the location of the dungeon is a bit troublesome to reach on foot, we will prepare a carriage for you. It will be ready by tomorrow, so please use it.”
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[space_man][space_man]Since dungeon investigations need to be conducted urgently no matter what, the Guild is very accommodating.
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[space_man][space_man]”Thank you very much.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld signed the contract and left the Branch Master’s office. On his way back to the reception desk, he looked out from the corridor and saw the training ground. He saw a conspicuous redhead blowing away several people.
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[space_man][space_man]”……That’s definitely Marie…… Are those Maclaine’s subordinates? I don’t see Maclaine himself though.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld hadn’t seen Maclaine since he made the Goddess’s contract. He often saw his subordinates accepting requests, though.
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[space_man][space_man]”Maybe they couldn’t gauge Marie’s strength because of the difference in magic power. Poor guys.”
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[space_man][space_man]When the difference in magic power becomes large, it becomes difficult for each other to detect the other’s magic power. While it’s possible to improve one’s sensing skills through training, Marie possesses so much magic power that her hair and eyes have changed color, making it impossible for ordinary people to detect her magic power. As a result, some people mistakenly think she has no magic power at all.
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[space_man][space_man]”Those guys are probably thinking the same thing. Even though her hair and eyes have changed color, you’d think they’d understand that her magic power is high.”
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[space_man][space_man]He muttered to himself as he headed towards the training ground.
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[space_man][space_man]”So, who’s magic power is trash?”
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[space_man][space_man]Marie was stepping on a man in the training ground while glaring at the other men.
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[space_man][space_man]”Eeeeek! This one’s a monster too!!”
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[space_man][space_man]”R-Run!”
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[space_man][space_man]”W-Wait…… Help me!!”
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[space_man][space_man]The men ran away, leaving the man Marie was stepping on behind.
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[space_man][space_man]”Are you satisfied?”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld called out to Marie, who kicked the man she was stepping on towards the fleeing men.
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[space_man][space_man]”Not really. It’s been a while since I’ve been accused of having no magic power.”
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[space_man][space_man]Marie said, suppressing her irritation.
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[space_man][space_man]”You didn’t get that much when you were with me.”
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[space_man][space_man]Eld recalled his school days when he met Marie.