On the way to the Adventurer's Guild.
　Misha's bodywork as she moves ahead, avoiding the crowds of people, is still quintessential.
　I was curious to see how high he is as an adventurer, so I asked him.

Misha-san, how many adventurer ranks do you have?
"I think I'm a B-rank.
'You haven't been an adventurer for too long and you have a B-rank? You're amazing.

　Adventurers have ranks.
　The A rank is the top of the list and the lowest rank is the E rank.
　That means Misha is in the second rank from the top.

''I've been ignoring the explanation of ranks, is a B rank great?
''Yeah, if you become a B-ranked adventurer, you'll be considered good enough.

　In terms of ranks, A-rank is a skilled warrior, B-rank is an expert, and C-rank is a full-fledged warrior.
　There aren't that many people who can make it to the B rank, so Misha is great enough to be

　Because it's only a human standard, there are many cases where you can't compete on your own against powerful demons and monsters.

But I'm still a long way from being an A-ranked adventurer.

　Well, adventurers are also cobbled together, and not only the strength of a single adventurer is greatly evaluated, but also teamwork and other factors, so it's hard to measure their abilities by rank all together.

''More importantly, I was watching the two of you fight in the judging, and it was amazing. Both of them killed their opponents instantly.　When I was judged, I just stuck it out and didn't win.
Hmm. You're no match for me in a big hurry.

　You're a great guy again: .......
　Well, it's true, aside from me, Elfie is still capable of more than an A-rank at this stage.

　While we were talking about it, we arrived at the Adventurer's Guild.


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'Hey, what's going on here!'

　An enraged Misha slams his fist on the counter.
　The receptionist shakes her body with a jolt.

　Me and Elfi's judging results.
　The receptionist informed us that both of them had been dropped from the judging process.

　Before we could say anything else, Misha was furious with the receptionist.

This ...... is the official result from the judges.
''Both of these two have defeated the people they are judging!　I couldn't beat them, so how can I be an adventurer and these two can't be one!

　The receptionist gave a frightened expression to Misha who was shouting at her.
　The result of the review was not given by this person.
　It's hard to believe that complaining here will change the outcome.

"Hey, shut up, cat people (warcat). I'm guessing that means the guy wasn't an adventurer.
What the hell ......!
Miss Misha. Just let it go, okay?

　A large man in a full-face helmet sitting in his seat complained to Misha in a low voice.
　I pushed back against Misha's unconvincing expression as he tried to bite down on me.

　I'm not convinced, and neither am I. I'm not convinced by Misha and the other adventurers.
　From the reactions of Misha and the other adventurers, our battle must have gone bad.
　It's obviously not right that it's being dropped.

　For example, yes.
　It's as if someone deliberately dropped us in the screening process.

''Haha, that's shameful, Misha. The two of you were dropped after the guild's official screening, right?　How can you complain about that, it's just a bunch of nonsense?

　Suddenly, a werewolf species (werewolf) called out to me from behind.
　It's the guy who bothered us on our way home on the day of the review.

"Gordon, you can go to ......

　Misha glares at the werewolf species (werewolves).
　Apparently, this man is called Gordon.

'I see. I see.
It's like .......

　We had a rough idea of what to expect when we were told we had fallen.
　We fell because Merwin was behind it, I guess.

　From what I've heard, that man is gaining ground in this city.
　It's not surprising that some of the guild's staff are connected to that guy.
　His line when he saved Nyammer: "Don't think you can go against us in this city and get by.
　Well, I guess that's the way it is.

'I'm sorry you two were disappointed this time, huh?　You can be judged as many times as you want, you just have to try again. But I don't think I'm going to be able to get into ...... no matter how many times I try,

　After saying that, Gordon left.
　The guild is silent, with half of them looking away and the other half staring at Gordon's back.

'...... I'm sorry. I'm sure it's all our fault.

　Because Merwin spotted me when I saved Nyammer.
　Then Misha bows her head.

'Never mind. Neither you nor that rude clerk is at fault.''
But .......
'We're not here to be adventurers, you know. If not, then no, there's another way.

　However, it's a hassle, that's for sure.
　In order to enter the labyrinth, I need permission from the guild.
　I'll have to put some thought into the means of breaking through the wards and forcing my way in.

''That's right. We've been recruiting personnel for the 'defeat of the labyrinth' for several days now. If the two of you must enter the labyrinth, you can also join this application at .......
That won't pass if the werewolf species (werewolves) get their hands on it behind the scenes, either.
............

　Now, what to do?
　That's when I tried to think.

"Misha, are you there?　We have a problem!

　A man rushes into the guild.
　It was one of Misha's friends, as I recall.

　He looks terribly disconcerted and calls Misha's name.

"Rua. What's the matter with you?
'Nothing's wrong, Rua!　I'm in trouble!　I need you to come right now!

　Misha's quizzical look at the inane question.
　But that expression is soon frozen.


''--Your shop is in trouble!


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　There was a terrible smell in the street.
　Black smoke was already rising into the sky above.
　A large number of onlookers were watching one of the shops from a distance.

　He waded through them to reach the blacksmith shop.

　What was spread out was a horrific scene.
　The blacksmith shop was in flames.
　Roaring red flames scorched the shop, shimmering and swaying.

''Is the healing sorcerer here yet!
''Go call for a magician who can draw water before it burns!''

　You can hear such voices from those who are watching.

Oh ...... nyammer, old man!

　Right next to the store, Nyammer and Zoortz were lying on the ground with burns on them.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　This might leave him with aftereffects even if he used healing magic.

　The two of them are unconscious, or perhaps they are not moving even a twitch.

''Get a grip!　Hey, hey!

　Losing her composure, Misha is shaking them both.

'...... It's okay, he's breathing.'

　It's a bad burn, but it should be fine if we treat it right away.
　Somehow I managed to calm Misha down and give them both the first aid treatment I can now.
　It wasn't long after that that someone who could use healing magic came running in.

''...... Iori.''

　Out of Elfi's gaze.
　The figure of Merwyn with a werewolf breed (werewolf) in tow, bare canine teeth and laughing, was there.
　Nodding with satisfaction at the flaming store, Merwin turned his gaze to us for a moment and then left the scene.

''Looks like we have some things to do before the ...... labyrinth.

　The blacksmith shop disintegrated noisily.
　Black smoke rose from the burned shop into the sky.

　High and far away.