Guildmaster's office.

　Riff and I sitting in the chairs.

"Jade, you're in big trouble.

　Riff puts the large unfolded newspaper on the desk with a divine hokey face. He indicated the newspaper with his chin and let my gaze be guided by it.

　I look at it maturely and see that it's on the front page.

"A new generation of brave men!

"I have discovered that the Astaire cult has been taken over by demons and overthrown the seventh demon lord, Yusuf.

Breakthrough!

　It was written, etc.

　With my face.

　Riff's hokey face is probably because it increases the guild's visibility and credibility.

'It's buzzing.'

You're very calm. This is something to celebrate.

That's probably a good thing for the guild because their name is selling, but it's easy to feel like we're getting just the right amount of appointment requests and emergency requests.

I take all requests, my dear. You are a man of principle. Kak Kakka!

　I'm not interested in brave men.

　I don't know that Astaireism has been taken over by the demons.

　The breakthrough is just all the ...... all involved.

'Newspapers write lame stories. There are lies mixed in with the facts.

'It is my job. The Astaas have been cursed, and they need some other idol to celebrate.

I wish I could put myself in the position to be feted at will.

　He's laughing even though his mouth isn't even funny.

　Well, if it's in the guild's best interest, fine.

So, what do you want from me?

　I'm here today because I received a summons from Riff.

　He's probably making another request.

Actually, I'd like to get Zied's opinion.

'Opinion?　What ...... no, no way.

　A touch of anxiety crossed my mind.

'It's about the Charisma Party. I've added a couple of new members to the shortlist.

Two?　...... No, one of them is somewhat predictable.

Really?　Well, it's not surprising that they're getting along at the Great Holy Prayer Place. That's right, [Sword Saint] Phil has joined the guild.

　Riff put a few documents on the desk.

　The face was that of the Phil I knew. There was other information I needed to know as an adventurer, such as achievements and combat experience.

　I picked up the materials at random and looked at them.

　I knew it. Phil has a strange dynamic. Moreover, I can't even predict what to expect when it comes to Soria.

　It's no wonder he joined the guild: ......

You want to add me to the Charisma Party?

I'm willing to admit that I've had my fair share of opposition. There's a lot of pushback, though.

Sounds like a big rebellion.

''Well. I just joined the guild, and my S rank is no more than A this year because I was a Jade. ......, but I have enough strength and recognition to be one of the top guilds. Next year's S-ranked test is coming up soon.

　Riff crosses his arms with his mouth hemmed in.

　Maybe he still hasn't made up his mind inside.

'I'm not going to say anything,'

Are you sure?　It's your party.

I'm one of the best at what I do, except for the fact that I'm a bit out of control. If the guild decides it's not a problem, it's not for me to interfere.

Hmm.

　Riff's brow wrinkled up.

　His stubbornly troubled appearance looked cute, perhaps due to the gap in his youthfulness.

''If you have reached the level of the [Sword Saint], then the guild will become even more solidly established. If you don't have anything to say to me, I'll take it.''

　He's made up his mind.

　He seems to have made a moderately heavy turn.

'So, where's the other one?　The one I know?

You don't know that. Have you seen him?

　With a thud, Riff puts the materials on the desk again.

　This time, the number of sheets were fewer than Phil's.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. You can see from the photo that the skin is white and fine. He has a teardrop under his right eye. He is wearing a military uniform, but his chest is full and full.

　His age would be in his late teens.

　It was written in the documents that he belonged to a unit of the Weiler Empire. I wonder which unit it belonged to.

　Most notably - it was written that he was a former S-rank.

''Yui. She's the youngest girl to become an S-ranked guild member.

Youngest. That's great. But you're with the Empire now, right?　It says you were pulled out.

The Empire heard about the Charisma Party from somewhere. He introduced me to Yui.

Why is that?

I believe she was originally assigned to a covert unit, but I believe she intends to make a public display of her "heroism.

"Heroic?

"You defeated Bassina, the leader of the 0th Army. The leader of the 0th Army.

......?

　I nod my head when he tells me.

　It may be his name, but I can't remember it.

'Have you forgotten it?　He was a general of the Empire that you defeated. He was a former S-rank, so he was pulled out.

Oh.

''We have to fill that guy's slot with a general-level, or hero-level existence. It's obvious that if he loses, his foil will fall off. Otherwise, the Empress can't afford to lose. That's where Yui is going to be the hero, and she's going to make her name known with her charismatic party.

"Spread the word?　What's the point of letting him into the party if he's not well known?

It's just that he's not the obvious type. There are many people who know Yu's face. There are many secret admirers. We'll need at least one person like that at the party, won't we?

'...... That's about it. But the Weiler Empire has pulled out some pretty powerful people, right?　I have a feeling it's being used.

Don't worry about it. You'll have the money when you're taken away from us. And I'm sure they'll give you some special treatment in the Reich, such as tax relief.

Yeah. There's a lot going on in the water, huh?

It is said that the guilds are more than just one nation's strength. We cannot take the Empire for granted.

　The management's considerations are a domain unknown to me.

　If Riff says so, then Yui's choice is not necessarily a mistake.

　I've never seen her, so it's hard to say for sure, but I'm sure she's comfortable with her abilities if you just ask her.

　However, there's one thing that's bothering me.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.　A lot of people would feel rejected if you came back to that, wouldn't they?

Oh, the ranks can be restored as S by regulation. The rebellion is less pronounced, and in terms of ability, it is expected to be less since it is still recognized by the adventurers.

　This one didn't seem too troubled.

　Apparently, they have quite a bit of faith in him.

'Well, if the guild says so, I'm not going to give an opinion, nor do I have one to give. Wouldn't it look bad if ...... pulled half the party out of the guild?

Ugh. ......

　Riff held his chest as if to say that he'd been punched in the face.

　But he looked at me straight in the eye without rebuttal.

...... If the two of you decide to keep going, we're going to announce it as an official party.

So you're ready for some criticism.

Because I'm not!　No one will accept an S grade!　Then we'll have to find it from somewhere else!

Yeah. Stop mumbling, you idiot. Stop following me around crying!

　When she can't stand it anymore, the little girl starts to lean over the desk and tries to cry on her chest while releasing water from her eyes and nose.

　This guy calls himself very old, but he's exploding too much.

　Well, I guess there's a lot of things he's had to endure: .......

　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find a way to get a job.

''If I may say so, why don't we delay the announcement?''

Gusu ...... No, no, we mustn't delay.

Why?　If we could just delay it a little bit and let him get a good track record and get him acclimated, it wouldn't be a problem.

We can agree on that. However, the invasion by Yusuf, one of the Seventh Demon Lords, has made it necessary for us to have a pillar of the human race.

　Riff pointed his finger at the newspaper he had just read.

　'This is why the big headlines,' he said.

'Astaireism collapses, trust is lost. Although the true Astaire religion is on the rise, it has lost all faith in the goddess Astaire. That's why the existence of a brave man is also .......

The untrustworthiness is starting to grow?

Hmm. So, it's the Charisma Party.

I see. So you're thinking of moving quickly to retrieve that layer.

Well, I don't ask you to think that much. You'll do what you always do. The guild will take care of all the complicated issues.

　He doesn't even try to hide his reddened eyebrows as he throws out his chest, "I'll take care of it like I'm on a big boat.

　That face is somewhat proud.

'First of all, if Jade is okay with it, we'll need to have a face-to-face meeting. Tell me when it's convenient for you to meet--