Vol 2 Chapter 11.2 (1/2)

Translated by mranon

Edited by OnionRings27

2nd Volume, 11th Chapter 【The Good Ol’ Balloon】 2nd Part

The moment I turned up at the Guild, I was informed that tomorrow had been decided to be the day of the exam.

It might be my imagination, but Sheena-san’s face suggested she was a little worried, yet she cheered me up saying 「If it’s Seiji-san, it will be alright.」

Have I drawn some strict examiner…?

By the way, per my life cycle [routine] these days, today was supposed to be a day off. However, I had no intention of spending the day before the exam leisurely.

I went to the South Forest, where I usually walk to, with Rook. To prepare for the exam tomorrow, I hunted Smagobs and Caterpillars.

「Alright… This should do.」

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Name: Seiji・Agatsuma

Race: Human

Age: 18

Job: Adventurer (Rank D+)

Unique: Scholar’s Knowledge

Skill(s)

・Thief’s G.o.dly Skill (Riot Grasper) Lv3 (14/150)

・Physical Abilities Enhancement Lv3 (6/150)

・Sword Arts Lv3 (28/150)

・Abnormal Status Resistance Lv2 (42/50)

・Vitality Enhancement Lv2 (33/50)

・Light Magic Lv2 (36/50)

・Origin Magic Lv2 (12/150)

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That very same night, Dario-san wished me success in the exam by treating me to the best of his cuisines.

‘Fry the Salt Cow’s, a cattle that grows up grazing in the coastal pastures, meat in the fragrant spices and vegetables (the meat contains moderate salt). For further depth, add the Alma Chicken bouillon.’

‘When the soup base is ready, toss a variety of vegetables in. Then, *kotokoto* simmer it. Don’t forget to add the accent of wine.’

Lim’s and Dario-san’s conversation felt as if she was learning the recipe from him.

The soup, which I was gobbling up in a trance, seemed to be made so.

Surely, quite an effort was put in the main dish, fish meuniere, too.

Not a single slice of the fresh fish, which was transported from Pascam, had lost its flavor. A technique was used to preserve the insides, certainly.

It was so good――I was about to cry. Really.

――7th Month, 1st Week, the Day of Water.

I went to the Guild early in the morning and waited till seven bells rang.

The flow of this area was the same as last time.

However… Strangely…

The examiner had yet to appear… Even though it had been a while since seven bells rang…

Did I possibly make a mistake in respect of time?

Since I was getting anxious, I tried to ask the staff. Right then――

「――f.u.c.ker… Ain’t you that sissy from back then? 」

What was that…? Although it was nostalgic, it was a hoa.r.s.e voice which I would never want to hear again.

Who is he…? No, how could I forget him…

When I was a fledgling in this world, who knew neither right nor left, a man served me unforgettable humiliation and an exceedingly convenient Skill――

Slowly, I lifted my gaze from his feet to his face.

――Bal・Goliath

No, he can’t possibly be the examiner, can he…?

「f.u.c.ker, you sitting for the Rank C Promotion Exam?! Whatever… I’ve been chosen to be the examiner this time. Don’t waste my time. Let’s start right away…」

Serious…ly? I don’t want such an examiner.

In the criteria for an examiner quest, the Guild needed to include character, too, not just rank.

Aah… Is that why Sheena-san had a worried expression?