"Here is the content of this request. The difficulty level is equivalent to rank C to B, so I think you should be able to handle it.

　When I skimmed over the request that Ricca-san handed me, it was clearly designed with that in mind.



"Hey, receptionist C to B?　That's pretty weak. We're an S-class. I know you're just trying to match our level, but we're going to get this over with and you're going to have to admit that we're S-class."



　Isaac's change of heart is a surprise to me, but I wonder if he's okay with it.

　He must not have his mind in order.



"If you're so relaxed about it, please sign the acceptance of the quest as soon as possible."

　Rikka-san asks Isaac to sign the form with the same beautiful smile she always has.

　But that was her smile when she was angry.

　He is starting to look more and more like a sniper on the prowl.



　Isaac signs his name without even checking the details of the request.



　The guild's request was simple enough. However, the request is too biased.

　Is this a competition before we even get to the question of whether or not we can take out a class-E candidate?



　The request was to get an orengo egg, a rainbow-colored dragonfly, a flying dragon scale, a claw, a fang, or a new green emerald from the new green dungeon within a week.



　The dungeon of fresh green is a dungeon that can be reached in two to three days by foot if one follows the proper path, and the difficulty level is not so high.



　However, there were some problems, such as many enemies that affected by abnormalities and steep paths, which made the dungeon not so tasty for adventurers, since there were other dungeons of the same level nearby.



　The dungeon would have gradually increased the number of demons if it was left unattended, so the dungeon was selected for the purpose of thinning the herd.



　The method of judging the competition this time was to look at the total quantity, quality, and variety of the items secured.



　Orengo eggs are the eggs of a monster called Orengo, which has hard scales like a crocodile, and can be collected in any number of places if you take advantage of a good opportunity. However, you need to be careful because it is very ferocious and will chase after you persistently if it finds you.

　The eggs are very tonic and very popular among some people and are a standard item, so there is no problem in having as many as possible.



　The iridescent dragonfly is a very large dragonfly whose wings, as the name suggests, shine in rainbow colors, and it was a very popular item used as a decoration in aristocratic social gatherings. They are difficult to catch because they are constantly moving at high speed, but once caught, they are the easiest to obtain because of their lack of fighting ability.



　Flying dragons, also known as wyverns, can be used to make weapons and armor.

　If the attack is successful, there is no problem in hunting them.

　However, their nests are located on cliffs, and it is often difficult to hit them because of the poor footholds. In addition, since they are often in groups, it is quite difficult to kill them all at the same time unless you have the ability to kill them all at the same time.

　Incidentally, it is possible to aim at flying wyverns from below, but it is not recommended because attacks that do not hit are quite fatiguing.



　Emerald of fresh green is a kind of magic stone, which is quite valuable because the places where it can be found are limited.

It has the same effect as a normal magic stone, but it is often used by the nobility because of its beautiful appearance.

　It is used not only for its value as a magic stone, but also as a jewel.



　The only problem is that, although the nobles were not told about it, this magic stone was actually found in the forehead of a large frog called Green Frog. This frog is also surprisingly tough, and once its tongue is caught, it will not let go unless it is cut, and if it is not careful, it will be paralyzed by poison and paralysis in a matter of seconds.



　These items are in short supply even in the guilds, and all of them are C- or B-rank quests or higher.

　However, Isaac and his party had a problem.



　Kara had been chased all day long by an Olengo in the past, and since then she had never gone near Olengo's nest, saying that she did not even want to look at it.



　Emmy hated all insect-like creatures, especially rainbow-colored dragonflies. Every time she went there, she was traumatized by the magic on her wings, which were very important to her, and by the bite on her head once.



　Isaac would get completely immobilized at the mere sight of a fresh green emerald frog.

　Isaac cannot even hold his sword properly in front of the frog, which only hinders him.



　In other words, this quest is nothing but a harassment to Isaacs and his friends.

　The wyverns, by the way, are resistant to magic, and the party I left out has no other means of attack than magic in the middle distance, which makes hunting them much more difficult.



　Only wyverns have a chance, but it is very difficult to get to their nests because you have to go to the end of the new green dungeon and then climb up to the top.



"Isaac, are you sure about this request?"

　I'm going to check it out, just for the sake of my former party.

　This is too much of an advantage for me.



"What?　You're just now getting cold feet, are you?　Well, this is your chance to prove that you can't beat us even if you give it your all. This is the kind of rank ......"



　Isaacs looks at the request and pales.

　He must have realized what the guild was trying to do.



　In a way, this was a clear statement of the guild's intentions.



　We made it to the S level in just three years in this town.

　That meant that the guild had three years' worth of information about us.



　What kind of demons we don't like, what kind of places we don't like. The guild has information about us besides what we did and what we failed to do.



　This was a warning from the guild.

　What it means to make enemies of the guild.

　This guild in particular was the heart of the country.



　Normally, the guild is on the side of the adventurers, but if we turn on one of our own, they will do everything in their power to crush us.



"Hey! Don't play with me! What's this request?



"What is it?　It's a request to collect materials that are always in short supply. You wouldn't refuse a request from a self-proclaimed S-class party, would you?　Well, there are always replacements for you, so you can refuse. But if you do, you won't have to waste a week of your time."



"Let the receptionist speak for herself!　I'll get this shit done in no time."

I look forward to it."






　Then the details were explained.



　If I lost this game, there would be no penalty, but there would be a reward.

　If the other party loses, they will have to start over from the D rank in addition to this punishment.



　I felt that there was a big difference in the punishment between me and Kid, but I was told that it was based on the fact that we had been members of the same guild, that this was our first offense, and that we had contributed to the guild as a party.



　It is certainly possible that they would not have gone on such a rampage if they had not met Kid.



　But that does not mean that I am forgiven.

　It would be a great shame for an adventurer to drop from the rank of S to D if I lost.



　It would be like publicly announcing my incompetence.

　For a while, the guilds around here will not give me any good jobs.



　Simply put, they will lose their credibility, and they will only be able to do work that anyone can do.

　I guess I'll be a herb picker for a while.



　But, of course, if Isaacs and his team win, they will be retained in the S class.

　But I have to say that the chances of that are very slim.



　I have been watching from the shadows all along, but there is a possibility that Isaacs and the others may not be able to pick even a single piece of furniture even if they could reach the site alone. The other option is to buy them in town, but I hope ...... they won't do that.



　Now, I have my own problem.

　The risk was that I had to take a stranger with me.



　As expected, I am quite reluctant to take him along even though he is an E-ranked student who has just been betrayed by his childhood friend.

　As a novice of E-rank, I don't intend to lose no matter what they do to me, but I still feel uneasy about it.



"Well then, Mr. Isaacs, you can leave now. Mr. Locke will introduce you to an E-rank adventurer now, and then you can leave. I wish you all the best of luck.



　By the way, the guild will benefit the most from this competition.

　Ricca was the best player.