Ranking Up and the Guild Heads Story

After all that, we headed back to the adventurer guild with the commission tickets. Suitably, it was slowly beginning to become dark outside.

Do most people finish their business by evening? It looked like there were less people than yesterday.

Well, how did you do? Was it impossible after all?

Then there was this Receptionist-san. Was that it? Remembering the newcomers faces on the second day of being registered, I wonder if I should care?

No, we properly finished. Here.

You certainly did. More so, with a high evaluation?

Receptionist-sans face knit in a frown.

Congratulations, you can rank up. Do you wish to rank up?

Eh-?

Ranking up that means going to Rank-F from Rank-G, I guess.

The requirement for ranking up from G to F is to do ten commissions, of which subjugation commissions count twice. In the case of high evaluations, it counts twice yet again Additionally, the rabbit subjugation asked for three or more, thus was counted as a completed request for every three animals Therefore, with those, you have met the rank-up requirements Do you wish to rank-up?

Ah, yeah.

Then, your Guild Card please. Sorry for the inconvenience.

When Meat and I handed over our Guild Cards, Receptionist-san withdrew to the back room.

Ranking up on the second day of being registered, I wonder if were standing out? Though I instinctively wanted to rank up, I wonder if that was a bad choice.

No, if we get F-Rank we can accept the [Ordinary Cave] survey commission.

If we accept the survey commission, it wouldnt be strange to ask for more detailed information about the [Ordinary Cave].

While we waited on seats at a table, the Receptionist-san came back.

Kehma-sama, and Meat-sama. The Guild Head wished to interview you. This way, please.

Yep, she was definitely hesitant to address Meat with -sama just now. It felt like she did it because it was her job.

I wonder if she thinks shes my slave. Still, I think someone who can properly work and clearly address someone passes the wick.

However, Im a bit afraid of the Guild Head zeroing in on us

But I cant refuse, theres no choice but to go.

Following in behind Receptionist-san, we headed to the Guild Heads room it had a splendid door with a plate saying Guild Heads Room at the top. When Receptionist-san knocked, a rough voice came from inside.

Yeah, enter.

Excuse me.

When the Receptionist-san entered the room, there was an old man with a stocky build. He had tanned skin stereotypical of an adventurer, a white mustache that felt confident and seasoned, and impressive eyes that shone like a carnivores.

Im Gin, the Guild Head. I heard of you guys from Silia.

I guess Silia is Receptionist-san? Thats the first time I heard her name.

The Guild Head stared at Meat, who was standing still.

Jou-chan, what do you think of An-chan here?

Hes Goshujin-sama.

Is that so.

Meat answered immediately.

The Guild Head patted Meats head and nodded slowly. Unlike his dignified appearance, his smile gave the impression of a good old man.

Then, he turned around towards Receptionist-san.

Well, its fine then, oi, Silia. Do the rank up process properly.

Eh-, y-yes

Silia and Jou-chan, please go outside. I want to talk to this fellow here for a bit.

Being told to leave by the Guild Head, Silia left the room with Meat I also want to leave though. Probably cant, though

Goshujin-sama.

Its alright, wait outside.

Meat nodded and went out.

Making sure the two left the room, the Guild Head opened his mouth.

She seems to be quite attached.

Yeah. Shes cute.

What relation do you have with that Jou-chan?

It was like he was probing, no, he was definitely probing with that remark.

Crap, Im getting thirsty.

What, do you mean?

I wouldnt find it off if you said you were siblings, for example.

We are beastkin and human, after all.

Could be step-siblings. So?

Ah, that could definitely have been the case. I didnt think about that.

Sorry, but shes a slave I picked up by chance.

How many years ago?

If were talking about years, it was just this year.

She got that emotionally attached after a year!?

S-sorry, I should have said I picked her up last week.

Oi, what did you use. What magic tool did you use, spit it out.

Hiii-, it became dangerous that quick-!?

No I picked her up when she was dying, so

I-is that so? No, Im sorry. Actually, that child might be my grandchild.

Oooooi, dont stop at that. I-I cant respond!

Theres a possibility you might also be my grandchild

Shock! Im the grandson of another worlds old man!?

No no no, no way. I should still have parents and a grandpa in Japan.

Why do you say that?

My father is the hero of another world. My hair was black like yours way back when.

Heeh is that so?

Indeed, from the feeling I got from that Kami-sama I vaguely remember, it didnt feel like his first time. It was more like hed done it several times.

The important information he said was there was another worlds hero.

To put it briefly My sons whereabouts became unknown ten years ago. Since then, when I see youths with black hair, I cant help but feel they may be my grandchild thats all. In reality my grandchild may not have been born, but even if my son is no longer alive, I want to know his last moments I would be thankful if you have any information to tell me.

If I get any information I will bring it to you.

Thank you.

The Guild Head bowed lightly.

The tense atmosphere abruptly dissipated. I realized saliva had been accumulating in my mouth, so I wet my throat gulping it down. Haaaah, though I was going to die there.

However though I was thinking that when I heard the report about the Jou-chan from Silia by no means did I think her master would also have black hair Her name, Meat, did you give her it?

I heard the name from her herself, so I left it as is.

Is that so. It cant be helped if its like that

The Guild Head drew out a long sigh.

As a friendly connection between those who share the same black hair, lets accommodate each other a bit. If theres anything, let me know.

*

Upon exiting from the Guild Heads room, Meat was waiting just beside the door.

The Guild Heads grandchild a heros great-grandchild, huh I dont think thats impossible, considering her excellence.

However, I dont know to what extent the Guild Heads story was true. There wasnt any evidence after all. Even if he his father really was a hero from another world like he said, Id like to see some evidence.

I mean, its strange that it was because of my black hair. If theyd summoned a foreigner it could have been blonde hair, for it to be so conveniently Japanese I dont even know if he was from the same world in the first place.

Hmm, I want a magic tool that can detect lies too

Taking Meat back to the guilds lobby, Receptionist-san brought out our Guild Cards.

Here they are, they have become F-Rank Guild Cards. Please confirm this.

The cards wed received did have F-Rank written on them. Having finished passing the cards over to us, Receptionist-san quickly returned to the counter.

Yep, with this we should finally be able to survey the [Ordinary Cave].

I immediately began to look for the Dungeon [Ordinary Cave] Survey commission ticket.

Huh?

I couldnt find it, did I overlook it?

Not, here

Its not here Then, that means someone else accepted it

Crap. What now?