After arriving in a new city, I visited the Adventurers Guild to gather information. There, I can see a large number of adventurers dressed in equipment suitable for their respective jobs. Among them, I stood out because I was a swordsman (actually a hero) and yet I was lightly equipped. “Are they okay with that kind of equipment?” "Don't tell me. That they are so poor that they can't even afford decent equipment."
"Is that a man? If they were a woman, I would consider joining their party."
"They have a cute face. Would they be willing to join my party if I invite them?"
I hear such voices, but I pay no attention to them and look at the requests on the wall, while also peering at the reception counter.
"A goblin? Umm, they are such a small fish. I don't want to deal with them now."
How many times had this exchange been repeated? A party of rookie's had gone to defeat the goblins, but they had not been heard from since, and they were concerned about their safety.
For this reason, the receptionist wanted to give priority to subjugating the goblins, but most of the parties felt that fighting against goblins was unsatisfying and the rewards were too low for them, it seemed there were no mid-level adventurers or above who would bother with the request.
Meanwhile,
“I will accept the request!” A short, red-haired boy with short hair, who looked like he was just starting out, came forward with enthusiasm.
He has a large physique and looks like a swordsman as he carries a sword on his back.
"You're going to take it, thank you!"
She looked happy, but then her expression immediately clouded over.
"It appears you have only been registered with the adventurer guild for a short time?" The receptionist who checked his registration card opens her mouth as if to confirm. "It's just a little goblin, right? I'll just go and take care of it right away."
"I'm very grateful that you accepted the request, but..."
"What? Is something wrong?"
“Unless you can form a party with at least four people of the same rank, I can't entrust you with the request.” “What, you mean, one person is too unreliable and can’t take on a request?” "I'm sorry, but you're right." The receptionist lowered her head in frustration.
"Although I just signed up, I know what I'm doing. I've dealt with so many goblins I can't even count them all." "But rules are rules." "Who wants to join my party? It's only goblins. I can handle it on my own, but the newcomers will get a share!"
The boy who was getting impatient said something like that. The middle-ranked adventurers were not interested in the request, but eventually three adventurers spoke up. "It's too dangerous for you to go alone. If it is all right with you, I will join your party." “I may be of little help, but if I can help, I would like to add my contribution.”
"I've driven off a few goblins myself, and I'd be happy to go with you."
A Sorceress, a nun, and an archer.
They are all young enough to be considered girls. In addition, except for the boy, none of them are in a position to be in the vanguard.
Without at least two vanguards, the roles of the vanguard and rearguard would not be stable. In particular, if the party were to be attacked from the rear-guard position, total annihilation would be inevitable. It is not clear whether the party members who are being formed on the spur of the moment understand this or not, but it is certain that if things continue as they are, a party made up entirely of novice rookies will be heading to their death by the goblins.
As I recall, the success rate of defeating goblins with only rookies was about two-thirds. In other words, one out of every three groups would not return home safely.
That's not very good. That's why I decided to volunteer to help subdue the goblins. If I were to join, there wouldn't be any deaths. “I would like to join the party, is that okay?” While saying that, I showed my registration card to the receptionist. "!" The receptionist's face changes when she sees my rank.
"A high ranker like you taking on a goblin subjugation? I appreciate the offer very much, but I can't pay you enough to satisfy you, you know?" "I don't want my share. I'm not joining the party for the reward."
"That's the luxury of a seasoned veteran. Is that what a seasoned veteran does?"
"I don't care what you think. I can't let a novice go alone. That's all." There is a bad precedent.
In order to prevent them from repeating that same question, I answered this way.
"!"
The boy swears at me, as if he thinks I'm just trying to be nice. I paid no attention to this and continued. "You said you once drove off goblins." "Yeah, what about it?"
"You've never killed one?"
"No? What's the matter with you?" "Killing a living creature is a lot harder than you think. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but if you're not ready for it, don't do it." "Have you ever killed anything?" "Yes, I have. I've killed more times than I can count." "You've killed more than you can count. You don't look that much older than me!"
He spit out as if to combat me.
“I don’t want you to misunderstand me.” "About what?" "I don't just kill them mindlessly, all right. I only kill harmful monsters." "Oh, that's great." He turns around as if to say, "I'm sick of talking to you." "We don't need any help from a so-called expert! Right guys?"
He says as if to asks those around him for agreement, they say,
“With pleasure!” "That helps a lot!" "Will you marry me!" The women were all saying such things to me at once. The boy was the only one who was against it, and all the women seemed to be in favor of my joining the party.
Wait a minute. Marriage? Let's leave that aside. "It's decided."
I said, as it seems that everyone other than the boy has agreed to my joining.
"Don't decide on your own!"
The boy barks.
It seems like he really doesn't like the fact that the women's eyes are completely on me. However, the vote was 4 to 1. The power in numbers is absolute. In any case, an impromptu party was formed with me and the rookies to subjugate the goblins.
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