If the Fury and the other demon clans fought for the territory, there would be a war.

　If that happened, it wouldn't be a test.

''Why did you make the Demon Territory a testing ground again?''

　Naturally, it raises a question that should come to mind.

　In the first place, we have a truce with the demon race. There's no need to go to the trouble of carrying a spark.

I've been to the A-rank territory of the humans and beastmen for years. They can only show their true power if they are fresh and in a place with a high level of danger.

"So it's the demon territory. Couldn't you have gone to the Elven home or something?

Elves are territorial and united. They are also very sensitive to outside forces. If a large group of adventurers were to march on them, they would be in a bad mood. And most of all, they are dangerous.

Danger?

There are extremist demons who hate the human race, and the demons in the demon territory are the strongest in the continent. In some places, even an A-ranked demon can be at the bottom of the food chain.

　So it's a gathering of extraterrestrial demons.

　Well, it's probably something the guild thinks about in its own way.

　Considering the inter-species situation, it was assumed that Adrista's territory, which now has no master, would not have any problems.

''At ......, what are we going to do? Do you want to wait for the request until the test is over?

'What!　That's not going to work!

What do you mean?

'There's already someone trying to take Adrista territory!　Either way, I think we're going to have to fight the adventurers...

What?

　Riff was the first to react to Fury's words.

'Impossible. I have heard from various sources that they will not take Adrista territory. Unless there is some kind of movement ......

I think that's what the move was about.

'Hmm ....... But I haven't heard anything about that yet. ......

　Riff seemed skeptical.

　She must have had some solid information.

'Well, it's fine. If we're not being attacked, we'll leave it alone, and if we are, it's only until we do the request.'

That's what it is.

　Riff agrees with my words and produces a request form on the tabletop.

　I brought it up to Fury.

'So how much is the request money?　If you're going to appoint a man the size of Jide and even ask him to take the demon territory, you'll need a significant amount of money.

'Oh!　At last.

　Fury used some kind of magic to take out the gold and silver treasures.

　It's an amount that could fill the guildmaster's room.

''They're all quite valuable.

　He takes out rings and necklaces from the treasure pile and looks at them to see if they can be appraised.

　Riff nods once as he seems to have grasped the price of each one.

　It seems to have met your expectations.

''I see. It's thirty white gold coins, if you frame it that way.

　White gold coins.

　Each piece is worth a thousand gold coins. This is the first time I've heard of it outside of a book.

''Oh, thank goodness. I didn't know if it would work on humans, so I'm glad to hear it.

But... Where did you get such a large sum of money?　That's not all. How did you end up at Jide's?

　He's asking a lot of questions.

　Contrary to Riff's quizzical expression, Fury doesn't break his distracted face.

'Ehehe, is that important?'

It's natural. We have the best troops in the guild. I want to know more about you. And who is working on this?　You have two demon territories, Quartz. Or--

　Fury says, interrupting Riff's words.

'It's Quartz!'

...... Hmm. So, where did the treasure come from?

I just happened to find it.

'...... happen to be?　This is not a joke. These are all goods that can be found in the storeroom of every demon king. The other 30 platinum coins are priced at a price. The rest are priceless items of artistic and historical value.

　Oh, well.

　It's getting a bit tacky, isn't it?

　But that doesn't mean I have any idea what I'm talking about.

　I can't get a read on Riff's true intentions or thoughts.

'Hmm. But I actually found it by accident, you know?　And I wasn't looking for it.

　He shrugged his shoulders, saying that he couldn't say anything because it was true.

　Realizing that he couldn't ask any more questions, Riff narrowed his eyes.

''...... Hmm. This request will not be accepted by the guild.''

'What!　How so?

You know why. He's too suspicious.

I doubt it!　What am I going to do?

I don't know. But he's here to end the menace. The Jade is undoubtedly one of the most powerful human beings in the world. And I'm sure the other races will be eager to get rid of it, no matter what the cost.

　That seems to be Riff's decision.

　Then I have no choice but to follow it. And there's no reason to take it all the way.

　That's what I thought, but Fury said persistently.

But you know what? What if I'm trying to set you up?

　He tilted his little head in a small tilt.

　Riff didn't seem confused, as if he was expecting it.

''It's an S-ranked test,''

'Yes, yes!　Adventurers are a pretty fierce bunch, aren't they?　And when it comes to A's, the top one is also the top one!　It's a bunch of people near the top of that A-grade, so it's a bit of a bad idea after all, isn't it?

......

　Riff closed his eyes and hesitated at Fury's words.

　After a moment, Riff opens his eyes, puts the request form out on the tabletop and runs his brush through it.

　Then he holds the request form out in front of Fury's eyes.

I'll take care of it. I'm sure you'll be able to get permission to build a branch of the guild as well as these treasures in the demon tribe's territory, don't you agree?

...... I see. Is that why you said no once?

　Fury grins.

　They seem to be engaged in a belly-to-belly battle under the water.

　Somehow I can guess it from the air alone.

　However, Fury showed a light nod of his head.

'Alright!　Let's see, name and all that or ......

　Fury also ran his pen.

　When he finished filling out the request form, he returned it to Riff.

　Riff looks at the request form.

'...... Yahtzee,'

'Ehehe, did I write something weird?'

No. I'm not sure, but... Very well. I'll take the nomination request. Jade, I'll have it sent to the adventurer's card. --Will you do it?

　This request isn't just a fight for territory.

　It's probably about wanting us to look at the A-ranked adventurers in case of some unforeseen event.

　It won't be written in the request, but that's what it means.

''That's the Great Commission.''

　I can see it in myself. My mouth is frayed.

　A battle for the territory of the demon race?

　It's easy to see why. It's not easy.

　Normally, it should be a large group effort.

　That's what the whole guild should do.

　However, we can't do that.

　This is because this is only a "request".

　This is not a war between humans and demons. If we prepare a large number of people, such as a thousand or ten thousand, then this could develop into a war between different species.

　It's just me.

　That much more danger falls on me.

　But if that is the request...

I will do it. I will make it happen.

　Riff smiles happily at my response.

'Please do. I trust you.

All right!　Then let's get to the demon territory immediately!

　Fury grabbed my hand and ran out of the guildmaster's office.

　Seeing him, Riff taps the desk and jerks his body forward in a panic.

'Wait, wait!　I haven't explained anything to Zied yet--!

　But Fury's momentum is fast.

　He's already leaving the Guildmaster's office.

　Riff added one last word.

''- Jade, be careful!

　I felt like that could mean a lot of things.