When the 'Holy Tree Through the Clouds' shows up at the Adventurer's Guild's branch, a dwarf woman greets them.

'Welcome!'

　So when Abel showed her the golden card made of metal, the sign of a first-class adventurer, the woman at the reception desk rolled her blue eyes.

''This is ...... how can I help you?''

'Has there been any emergency communication or word of mouth for first class adventurers?

　When he asked politely, the woman seemed to take a liking to him.
　However, he quickly reverted to a clerical expression and replied, "Please wait a moment.

I'll go check it out.

　When she left her seat, the receptionist would be the only one left.
　The size of the building was also very different from the headquarters in Teito to begin with.

(After all, the Imperial Capital was more prosperous.)

　I had to wonder.
　Abel and the others noticed that the other receptionist woman, who was unusual for a first class adventurer, was glancing at them, but they pretended not to notice in a civil manner.
　A few moments later, the dwarf woman returned with papers in hand.

'Thank you for your patience. There doesn't seem to be anything of note to report.'

'I see. I'm glad to hear it then.

　Abel patted his chest in relief.
　The lack of communication for first-class adventurers is a sign of peace.
　You can't be too careful, but you can be relieved.
　My fellow adventurers also let out a breath of relief.
　They could sense that they were getting tired from the little time they'd had off to investigate.
　They were grateful for the rest.

'What do we do?　Do you want to just move on to another city?　Or do you want to stay here?

　When Abel asked the question as leader, Riela was the first to speak up.

''Let's stay here today. I'm sure you don't mind taking a break as long as you let the guild know where you are. I want to take a bath.''

Yeah, me too.

　The women agree with her.
　After all, keeping up appearances is an important issue for them.

I agree. ─ I agree with you, rest is something to be taken while you still have some energy left.

　Benjamin said in a scholarly tone.

'Right. We still need the extra power to prepare for an emergency summons.'

　The men agreed, so the party's policy was decided.
　So Abel asked the woman at the reception desk a question.

'Is there an inn that's clean, has a room locked, and has a bath?'

Oh, yes.　

　It's not unusual for adventurers to come in and ask the receptionist about the town, so it's not unusual for the guild's receptionist to be able to answer any questions they may have.
　Therefore, it is like one of the guild's receptionist's jobs to be ready to answer any question that is easily asked.

The only place in this town that can meet your expectations is the 'Cape Ship Lodging'. Three silver coins per person per night, including breakfast.

　The receptionist woman replied as if she was afraid.
　Three silver coins would be enough to earn a few days' worth of money for a normal city person, and a local would have screamed that it was too expensive.

''It's cheaper than I thought. Even with a bath?''

　Riella rolls her eyes.

'It's probably because your senses are by imperial standards.

　Abel pointed out with a chuckle.

'Oh, I see,'

　She was immediately convinced and fiddled with her red hair, looking uncomfortable.

'Can we all go now and stay the night?'

　Buon throws a worried look at the question.
　The woman at the reception desk replied with a quick smile.

''It's probably okay. ''The Cape Where the Ship Stays is the most exclusive inn in the city, so it's rare for it to be full.''

...... Can you get by with that?

　While relieved that they could stay the night, Abel had another worry in mind.

'It seems to be working out. This city is one of the logistics transit points, so it's well used by merchants.''

　The receptionist reminded him of the location of the city and the city.
　It was true that he could go to the Imperial City from this city, and he could also go to the west and the larger cities to the south.
　That's why he was able to do it, he was satisfied when she said that he was able to do it.

''Leader, let's get going!

　A numbed Riela let out a loud voice and Abel hurriedly soothed her.

'Wait a minute. You haven't told me where it is yet.'

　He had a point, so she was silent.
　The dwarf woman chuckles and then tells me where to go.
　As they leave the guild, they bump into a man.

'Oh, you're Bal, I believe you're Bal,'

　When Abel called out to him, the even middle-aged man looked at him in surprise.

''It's true, but I didn't expect ...... to be remembered by a first-class adventurer.''　

Ha. I'm a very fast learner. Especially with people's faces.

　When Abel said that he was good at it, Val nodded in admiration.

''After all, you are an amazing person when it comes to the first class, aren't you?

Hey, Leader.

　Liera said impatiently, and Abel felt the need to cut the conversation short.

'Excuse me, I have company,'

I'm sorry we're the ones having to withdraw from you.

　Val and the first class adventurer were split there.
　They all seemed to think of him as just an ordinary middle-aged man and didn't care for him.

(I didn't expect them to remember my face and name, which I only occasionally pass by. (This is why advanced adventurers can't let their guard down.)

　Val thinks so.