Chapter 40 (1/2)

Ex Strongest, Trying to Register as an Adventurer

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Although a witty joke was told, it seemed that the place wouldn’t warm up any further.

Rather, the place was getting tenser.

While thinking about it, Soma was confused of what had gone wrong.

“Everything was wrong from beginning to end, you know!” (Aina)

“Nii-sama, it is also impossible for me to support you on this.” (Lina)

“What… why…” (Soma)

“You should reflect on a little!” (Aina)

“That’s rude. I did it properly.” (Soma)

After making such an introduction, he just thought that it was all good.

Plus, he was smiling when he said it.

A woman named Doris interestedly lifted her mouth while looking at them.

“Indeed… if you purposely said that, it was too complicated because we couldn’t understand it. It is bad for the heart, so if it is possible, please stop doing it next time.” (Doris)

“Hmmm… I appreciate your kind advice. Are you the one regarded as the subst.i.tute of the guild officials?” (Soma)

“Stop it. This is not really my style. Due to various circ.u.mstances and coincidences piled, I happen to be in this position. That’s all.” (Doris)

“Hmm…” (Sirius)

Even if she said so, the position seemed suit her in Soma’s eyes, and that was without exaggeration.

As far as he could see, the personality was sufficient.

There seemed to be a degree of tolerance because she was smiling at the prank earlier, but there was no doubt that tolerance was merely a decoration.

“Whether my tolerance is a decoration or not, it will depend on the future. Anyhow, I am just appointed to this position today.” (Doris)

“Even so, I can see that you are considerably imposing, you know?” (Aina)

“I’ll be done if I am made fun as an adventurer. It’s only a bluff.” (Doris)

“I can’t see that very much though.” (Lina)

“Is that so? If that’s the case, I also will not worry too much of what was happening.” (Doris)

She was smiling as she said so. As expected, it was all good.

When considering the interaction earlier and what happened after that, Soma judged that this person was truly acting as the subst.i.tute.

“By the way, please properly apologize for what you had done earlier, alright? Although everyone here seems to be smiling as if they forgive you, but if it was poorly handled, things could go bad.” (Doris)

“I guess that it was somewhat a prank…” (Soma)

“Well, there are some people who can’t take it as a joke… so I think it can’t be helped with it.” (Lina)

“I don’t think that is actually necessary. These people have livened up a little, so isn’t it good?” (Aina)

“Look at this.” (Soma)

“Hey, don’t say that!” (Aina)

Soma responded by shrugging his shoulders at the shouting Aina, but apparently he didn’t seem to reflect for what he had done. However, that was correct in a sense.

He was certainly reflecting because the reaction was too much, but not because of what he had done.

In the first place, if they properly discussed the matter earlier, it actually had a proper meaning.

Soma thought of it in order to know the level of adventurers in this city.

The general mood of the place was distinct in term of dealing with emergency situations, and response towards the opponents who did such things including their personalities and skills.

As a conclusion, it wasn’t that bad… or rather, compared to the impression that Soma had for the adventurers, it was pretty good.

And there was one reason to learn about that.

It was to know whether Soma and others were good enough to be adventurers.

“Now, as a matter of fact… you wanted to register as adventurers?” (Doris)

Along with those words, Doris’ eyes became narrowed.

With the eyes of judging people, she could see that Aina was stiffened at once.

Well, she felt at ease because it wasn’t necessarily because of Soma. Conversely, Doris also nonchalantly looked at the situation of this place.

To be honest, this place wasn’t a beautiful place that deserved compliments.

There were three tables including to where Soma and the others were.

All of them were wooden round tables, and if there were twenty people sitting at the tables, the place would be fully occupied.

In terms of the positioning, there was a reception counter in front of Soma and the entrance was behind him.

In other words, they were talking when Soma was still at the place where he came in earlier.

The reason for doing such a thing was because they didn’t need to change to different location.

Even so, the right place to register as adventurers was at the receptionist counter.

Doris specifically went to the table where Soma and others were because she was interested in them.

Incidentally, it should be said that there were no other adventurers already.

They were driven out by Doris, and they were supposed to hunt the surrounding monsters.

Now, there were only Soma, Lina, Aina and Doris on that spot.

However, there was a small build person covered with hoods and white robe on the whole body.

As for Soma, he was concerned about Doris, but he was more concerned about the other person.

Well, it was reasonable because she was obviously suspicious, and Doris probably wouldn’t allow that person to sit together.

What he knew was that person was Doris’ partner and her name was Sheila.