Now that we've decided what to do, we couldn't just go to action .......

　I don't mind saying that it doesn't matter, but we've already decided that we'll be in this town for at least ten days.
　We should first decide on a place to base ourselves, namely, a place to stay.

　But here's a problem.
　Allen is currently penniless.

Uh, well, ...... of course you do.
I never thought I'd need the money here.

　A frontier area is a group of outlaws.
　That's why I was sure there was no such thing as a monetary economy, but when it comes to this scale, that's not the case.

　Or is it because there is an adventurers' guild?
　As expected, I couldn't give you the reward for your request in kind, and even if I gave you the money, it would be useless if it wasn't available.

　And basically, adventurers are money-hungry, which makes them a money-maker for merchants.
　On top of that, considering that the government seems to support them, albeit secretly, it's not surprising that there's a mechanism to convert money into goods.

　Such a variety of factors may have contributed to the establishment of a monetary economy here.

By the way, what were you originally going to do?
I thought it would be a barter, so I thought I could hunt animals and monsters at random and use their meat to get by.

　At worst, if you eat the meat, you won't starve, and as for vegetables, you can use your omniscience to control them.
　If you use it this way, you may feel angry with the original owner, but if you use the power of omniscience, you can distinguish between edible and inedible things.
　As for water, you can produce as much as you want with the power of reason, and at least you don't have to worry about starving to death.

　It's possible to live like that here too.
　There seems to be a forest not too far from the city, and since it's not winter now, you don't have to worry about freezing to death if you sleep outside.
　There's enough to live without spending money.

　However, I don't think it's a good idea to live a life of survival when you're in town, and

You're going to help us, so if you need money, we'll give it to you.
"Well, ...... is a reasonable price to pay for what we've been through on the way here,
No, no, no, I'm not going to indulge you there.

　Allen just wants to live a peaceful life, it doesn't mean that he doesn't want to work.
　I don't want to be a pimp.

　And while I certainly don't have any money, I'm not sure I have any.

...... it is.
"...... I see, it's smart.

　The moment you show "it" while being careful not to be seen by others, you are momentarily surprised, and immediately afterwards you shrug your shoulders at the Reeses who smiled at you.
　At any rate, this should probably help with the money.

　So.

"Well ...... when I glanced at it earlier, I thought it would be more chunky or more desolate than I thought,
Oh, I thought so too, to be honest. I thought it would be a scarier place: ......

　As Allen and the others look around, they see several wooden tables and chairs, a cork board on the wall with a few sheets of parchment stuck to it, and a reception counter.
　People are sparse, which may be why the woman standing behind the counter looks bored and is watching you with interest.

　It was the Adventurers' Guild.

It's the first time you two have come to ......, well, it's not the kind of place a nobleman would come to.
Does that mean that Beatrice has been here?
"While I was enrolled in the Order School, I would occasionally . Most of us would have signed up because we could train and also get money. After I became a knight, when I needed the help of an adventurer, I'd go and ask for it. Even after serving with Master Leeds, I still go on rare occasions when I'm on vacation.
"Vacation?　Is there such a thing?
"...... Mr. Allen, what does that mean?　Do you mean that I seem to work Beatrice all the time, all the time?
I'm not saying that, but wouldn't you deny that Konoe has that image?　Especially since Beatrice is Leeds' personal bodyguard.
Certainly, I'm exclusive, and I'm the only one who's exclusive to Master Leeds, but Master Leeds doesn't always go out. When I'm inside the castle, I can leave it to the other guards, and then I'll have the day off too.

　So, I thought it wasn't a vacation like going to the adventurer's guild or something, but well, everyone has their own way of spending their vacation.
　I guess moving your body is already a hobby for you.

Is that what it's like there, by the way?
"Well, at least the guilds in King's Landing are more complicated. Often there are adventurers running rampant who are not so different from the ruffians as Lord Allen and the others seem to think.
So you're pretty solid here.
Or maybe it's just that there are no such adventurers now.

　At any rate, it's a moneymaker.
　But looking around again, there's only one counter.
　It looks like that place can handle everything.

　The Adventurer's Guild plays a variety of roles: it's a place where you have to be an adventurer to act as an intermediary between you and your clients, to deliver and pay your requests, and to exchange materials from demons for cash.
　However, aside from brokering with clients, other things are actually possible without being registered as an adventurer.
　You will be able to find out more about the fact that you are able to get the most out of the process.

　Or maybe this is a special case, but ...... will give you an idea of what you'll find out if you ask first.
　With that in mind, Allen went to the counter.

Welcome to the Rivera Branch of the Adventurers' Guild. What can I do for you today?

　The person who took care of them was a strange woman.

　The reason why Allen was slightly amused by her appearance was that she had dog ears on her head.
　It was real, not an ornament, which meant it was a beastman, but not that the beastman was interesting, as it should be.
　The fact that the beastmen could work normally in a place like this was interesting because it showed the uniqueness of this city.

　But if you look underneath the ear, you might think that the smile is a bit excessive.
　The earlier response was also quite polite, but perhaps because it is because of that kind of training.

　It is an attitude that makes you think that you are used to it, and there is no one who would feel bad about being treated politely.
　There are a lot of people who are rough around the edges, so that's what they must be doing.

Let's see, I want to redeem (・・・・・) the material anyway. ...... Here is the right place, isn't it?
Oh, yes, I'm fine. But does that mean you are not an adventurer, if that's what you're asking?


Yes, you don't have to be an adventurer to redeem the materials, do you?
That's not a problem, but the ...... fee is double the normal fee, is that OK?

　This I knew.
　To begin with, the Adventurer's Guild is, as the name suggests, for adventurers.
　Even though it is available to others, it has advantages for adventurers.

　But to become an adventurer just for this reason, and Allen clearly does not intend to become an adventurer who is far from at peace.
　And if you think about this, it doesn't matter if the fee is a little high--

No, since I'm an adventurer, let's just say that you're going to have to go through me.
Beatrice, can you go to ......?
"Good or bad, why wouldn't you?　Allen's fee will be lower, and half of the fee I'll give you will be paid to the guild. And ...... honestly, I think double the fee for 'it' is a lot of money, don't you?
Hmm ...... I don't think that's a problem for some people, but I guess it's better to be cheap. Thank you, then, feel free.
Oh, it's my pleasure. So that's what I'm asking for.
Yes, sir. Now the material, please.

　Nodding at the woman's words, Allen took "it" - a palm-sized red scale (...) from his pocket.

　Although seemingly large, this is still the smallest one.
　And I don't need to tell you what scale it is.

Okay, here you go.
And here's my guild card.

　At the same time as Allen placed the scales on the counter, Beatrice placed a silver plate next to it.
　A guild card is a sign of membership in the guild, and when used in conjunction with a special gift and a magical tool, it can only be used by the person in question.

　The smile on the woman's face deepened as she looked at the two.

Yes, thank you. Please wait a moment as I will 'appraise' you.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the marketplace.

　The "appraisal" is literally the use of a gift to check the value of an object and other factors.
　How much detail depends on the gift, but at least you'll know what scales it is.

　You can't deny the possibility that you won't be able to find out if the gift is not appropriate for the object, but--

"Well, this is ........................... ... Yes?

　But despite such worries, a woman who seems to have recognized what "it" is, widened her eyes and let out a stunned voice.
　And .

It is the scale of a dragon. ......!　Moreover, if you look closely here, it is from the Silver War Maiden: ......!

　Such a cry echoed through the guild.