The adventurer system was established because of the fear that the types who were capable but could not make it in an organization would go free and turn into bandits.
　You had to belong to a local guild that was created under the auspices of the state and follow the rules, but otherwise you were quite free.
　Most of them were not good at conforming to others, or were sloppy and unable to lead a regular life every day, or couldn't bear the rigors of hierarchical relationships, but there were also many young people who dreamed of making a fortune.
　However, there are many young people who dream of making a fortune.
　Despite the opposition of the aristocracy, they silenced him by showing him the merits of having a military force capable of making great achievements join the state and incorporate them into their organization.

''That adventurer is the current Lady Manuel of Yagami (Levatain), right?　I've heard that a lot.

　Val chuckles at the receptionist of a young beastly man who speaks passionately at his favorite adventurer's guild.
　He knows or nothing, he is acquainted with Manuel himself, so he can only laugh at him.

''Bal-san, it's your chance, right?　The Adventurer's Guild is one of the organizations run by the Empire. That means if you're active, your name will be known to the Empire, right?

　He's on the side that knows nothing, so he's preaching to Val out of pure goodwill.

'Yeah, I can see that,'

　Val replied as if it was nothing.
　It's just not widespread in general, and he knows this, of course, since he's on the side that was taken from the common people, just like Manuel.

'You don't have to be active in battle. 'You don't have to play an active role in a battle, you don't have to be good at reading, writing and calculating, or you know a lot about medicine and flowers. If you excel in one thing, the top brass of the empire will welcome you.

I see.

　He countered with a face that said he knew nothing, but he knew this too.
　After all, he asked the current emperor, "What do you think? He agreed to it.
　He thought it would be encouraging for the common man to be promoted if he excelled in his craft.
　Val feels increasingly sorry for the young man who is so eager to teach him.

(I don't mean to, but it's kind of deceitful.)

　I had a feeling that this was a good idea.
　Then a trio of red-haired, blue-haired bowmen come in.

"Roy, give us a request.

　At the blue hair's request, Roy presented them with a few request forms.

'Anybody else a bit stronger?　Do you have a request to fight an ogre or a gargoyle or something?

　The young man at the reception desk chuckles when the red hair says in frustration.

'An ogre is strong enough to kick three orcs to the curb in an instant. Gargoyles can fly freely, and if you can't use magic, they can't do any real damage. I can't introduce them to you guys yet, because there are only three of them for every orc.

　The trio were physically mauled and left with a babbling request.

'Well, Mr Val,'

　Deciding that the conversation was about to resume, Val beat him to it.

'How's Roy doing with Tanya these days?

What is it, all of a sudden: ......

　Val's blatant change of subject upset the young man at the window who was called Roy.
　It was rumored in some quarters that he and Tanya were one of the young female adventurers based in the imperial capital, and that she was secretly dating Roy.

'If you want to keep it a secret, it was a bad idea to go to the cake shop with her.

Oh, God, he's been watching us.

　Roy realizes that there's no point in hiding it, and he slumps his shoulders dejectedly.
　He taps him gently on the shoulder.
　The blue uniforms provided to the guild staff seem to be made of a rather fine fabric, Val judges by the touch.

'Hi. Please keep it a secret. Please.''

　Raising his face vigorously, Roy gave him a desperate look and asked him for help.

'I don't mind, but why?　As I recall, guild officials and adventurers were not forbidden to associate with each other.

　Val twists her head.
　Rather, young and attractive female staff members are even beginning to establish a pattern of marrying promising adventurers.
　For women, it's a chance to get to know men who have the potential to make a lot of money, and for men, it's a chance to meet women with beautiful, solid jobs.
　When the current emperor learned of this, he dotted his eyes, "Honestly, I didn't expect this turn of events one bit," which is one of the things Val wants to take to his grave without telling anyone.

'I didn't want to be teased. Especially to the men.'

　Roy strikes out in pain.

'Yeah. 'Tanya's a lovely thing,'

　Val agreed.
　In a word, it would be jealousy.
　'Tanya is a small, pretty cat beastie and is quite popular with young men.

'That's right. I think Tanya is the cutest thing in the world, but that's why everyone is so winded.'

　Roy said shyly, and Val had some idea why she was so winded about him.

'Good luck to you,'

　I told him shortly and walked out of the guild.

'Oh, hey, Mr. Val?'

　The formalities were done, so it shouldn't be a problem to leave, but Roy tries to stop her with a "not talking enough" look on his face.
　The young man doesn't realize it's because her boasting is annoying, and he'll probably repeat the same thing until someone points it out to him eventually.
　Val thought about that and prayed to the goddess of love for Tanya.