V1C30 (1/2)

(030) Peerless on stage

Translator: Tseirp

As usual, the interior of the Adventurers Guild was crowded with adventurers. There were adventurers there to exchange information but there was some drinking alcohol as well. It seems like they bought liquor from the liquor store in front to drink here. Apparently, taverns only open in the evening and it’s lonely to drink alone so the adventurers gathered to drink here.

For the time being, I’ll sell the magic stones I obtained in the Beginner’s Labyrinth.

Jofre and Elise said that they would make their purchase after us.

“Good afternoon, Katyusha-san, I’d like to sell the magic stones and materials that I didn’t get to sell the previous time.”

“Welcome Ichinojo-sama, Haurvatat-sama. Please show me your adventurer’s certificate.”

I passed Haru’s adventurer’s certificate to Katyusha.

Then, I extracted the magic stones, goblin sticks, bat wings, slime jelly etc. I acquired from the Beginner Labyrinth.

The only things I acquired from the Beginner Labyrinth that I did not sell were the Rare Medal and Goblin Sword.

When Katyusha left her seat for a moment to verify the items, a voice came from behind the line.

“Beginner Labyrinth as usual huh, that’s tough, you practically can’t earn a living from the Beginner Labyrinth. She’s such a poor thing, to have such a poor man as a master.”

The Pugilist man from the previous day made a pass at us. Looks like he remained at the same place for the entire time since yesterday. He’s quite a leisurely person.

“Is that all you want to say?”

“Huh?”

“Since you’re second-rate as an adventurer, even your provocation is second-rate. As expected of noble-sama’s errand boy.”

“You bastard, are you trying to pick a fight?”

“The person picking a fight is instead asking if I’m picking a fight? Like this, you’ll be third-rate as a Merchant.” (TL: The merchant part is easier to understand in Japanese, to pick a fight in Japanese is translated literally as selling a fight/quarrel.)

I mocked,

“If you want to go then we can go at it on that stage.”

I used my thumb to point over my shoulder directly behind me.

Implying that I’ll fight him on that stage.

“Hey, rookie … no, rookie, the stage is here?”

“That’s the Disciplinary Room?”

“It’s our second home.”

… For god’s sake, please close your mouths. Since I’ll not ask in detail why the Disciplinary Room is your second home.

The Pugilist man laughed heartily at my suggestion.

“I never imagined that you would be the one who suggests it after you managed to see through my job. Looks like I’ll be able to earn a lot of reward money from young master Oregeru.”

… So the noble that wanted to buy Haru is called Oregeru. What a loose-lipped man.

“Ichinojo-sama, thank you for waiting. The total would be 32 sense. Please verify it.”

32 sense … 3200 yen huh. I can’t judge if it’s low or high, but it doesn’t matter now.

I collected the 3 bundles of 10 copper coins and 2 loose copper coins and placed them into the item bag.

“Katyusha-san, please prepare the stage! This boy wants to fight with me!”

“Eh? Please wait a moment, Ichinojo-sama is not an adventurer?”

“It’s alright, I won’t kill him! To the extent that I won’t cause an incident. Moreover, if I apply for it then there’s no problem rule-wise right?”

The Pugilist man said with a vulgar smile.

Since he brought up rules, Katyusha could not longer cut in.

The stage was prepared and the usage fee was paid by the man who applied for it. 30 sense, it was 30 copper coins.

That’s expensive.

Not only the Pugilist man and I were there, many of the customers within the guild came along. The drunk people came with their alcohol.

The stage was a circular stage with grassland around it.

There weren’t any audience seats and it was covered by 4 walls so it could not be seen from outside.

“If it is not concluded within 10 minutes, the match will be over Kakke-san.”

Said Katyusha-san. The Pugilist … who seems to be called Kakke … dropped his sword onto the grass, climbed onto the stage and said “I don’t need 10 minutes.”.

Then, I left my sword with Haru and hopped onto the stage.

Then, when I stepped forward, 3 men came onto the stage from behind.

“What do you intend to do? Isn’t this a 1-vs-1?”

“These guys are lookouts so that you don’t run away.”

“I see … that’s right. I’d hate to owe you 30 sense so here, I’m returning it to you.”