Chapter 830: The Two who Returned ⑥ (1/2)

As it turned out, just as I hoped, Alice folded. It's not that I told anything special to my two kouhais though. However, from what I heard from Iris, Alice was somewhat very good at taking care of people, so I advised them not to give up and sincerely ask for help, even if she rejected them several times.

Thereupon, just as I expected, Alice refused to go along at first, but when she saw the two of them asking for help, she must have figured out what it is that I told them, as after she reproachfully glanced towards me, she then agreed to teach the two of them.

Well, the reason why this move went so smoothly was because Alice didn't particularly think badly of Aoi-chan and Hina-chan, and I'm sure she would be considerate of them because of my presence.

Alice could have already foreseen this development when I called the two of them together, and that's why she looked like she had given up.

[……I mean, seriously, Kuro-san. Acting like this isn't her problem and going to some meeting……]

While muttering complaints, Alice put some books and envelopes in front of us. Incidentally, it would take too much time to explain things in the garden, so we moved to a room in my home.

I'm not particularly interested in becoming an adventurer, but I was curious, so I'm attending Alice's class too.

[……Yes, now please open the blue-covered book…… ”textbook” and turn towards Page 3. For the time being, let's start with the basics.]

[Errr, blue book…… Ahh, this one! Wait…… Arehh?]

[I see, the first part is an explanation of the parts that are easily misunderstood by otherworlders…… Eh?]

[Errr, Page 3…… Unnn?]

After Hina-chan, Aoi-chan and I muttered in turns…… The three of us tilted our heads almost at the same time. No, I mean……

Why are we holding textbooks?

This is strange, isn't it? Why is there a textbook prepared for a class that started with Kuro's random remark? Ahh, could it be that? Do other adventurers also learn the basics by looking at this textbook?

Errr, the textbook is titled ”Adventurer's Education for Otherworlders : Basic Edition”…… This is strange, isn't it? This book is totally targeted at us, isn't it?

……I wonder if Alice has been prepared for a development like this for a long time? If it's Alice…… I guess that would be possible.

This textbook is very detailed and has illustrations that make it easy to read. I think I can acquire a certain amount of knowledge from this, even just by reading this alone.

[Now then, let's start with the difference in perceptions of adventurers…… The most common image that otherworlders like you have of adventurers is that they  are an independent organization within the country, where even outlaws can earn money if they have the skills, and that they are ranked according to their abilities.]

I certainly have this image of adventurers due to the influence of novels and mangas. However, from what Alice said, it doesn't seem to be the case.

[First, the Adventurers may not be a state-run organization, but it's almost like one. You can imagined them as Knights' subcontractor, or even the country's outsourcing contractor. So, next, there is a certain degree of laxity compared to other jobs, but there is no background checks or anything like that. You would still need documents proving your national identity and stating your capabilities…… stuff like the curriculum vitae of your worlds, and you'll also be interviewed during the hiring process.]

[……That's kinda like a normal company.]

[In addition, English doesn't exist in this world, so there's no ranking system based on English Alphabets like A-rank or S-rank. Well, there is a similar system, but I'll explain that later. Also, as you may have already noticed by now, but just like what happened when he tried doing other jobs, Kaito-san, who is a walking disaster, can't be an adventurer, so don't get them wrong even if your application is refused.]

……I see, I guess I can't even become an adventurer huh. No, unlike the two of them, I'm not much of a fighter anyway, so it's not like I want to be one in the first place……

[If I were to explain it with words of your world that would be easier for you to understand…… Let's see, you could say that they're ”Dispatch Part-timers”. Requests from the country, nobles, and Trading Companies are gathered by the Adventurers' Guild, and Part-time Adventurers would be dispatched according to their availability and abilities.]

I see, that certainly makes it easier to visualize. As I nodded my head in understanding, Aoi-chan raised her hand at that moment, seemingly having a question.

[Yes, Aoi-san, what is it?]

[I'm sorry if this is actually a very basic question, but why does the country send out requests to adventurers?]

[You mean, even though they have knights?]

[Yes.]