Upon returning from the dungeon, Monica visited the quest reception office after 24 hours of sleep.
When Monica announces her visit at the reception desk, Amira, the receptionist in charge, appears.
She was Claria''s replacement, the receptionist in charge of all of Roland''s troops, not just Monica.
She was the receptionist in charge of all of Roland''s troops as well as Monica''s. "Welcome, Monica. This way please."
With these words, Amira let Monica through to a private room.
As soon as she entered the private room, Amira immediately bowed her head.
I am very sorry for the trouble I caused you with Claria. We will make every effort to prevent such an incident from happening in the future, and we ask for your continued support.
No, no. It''s over now."
Monica said, a little nervous.
She was a little nervous, because Amira was a powerful and beautiful woman.
Her hair, which was mostly up in the forelock with just a tuft of hair hanging down, gave her a clean look befitting a receptionist.
She had a deep bridge of the nose and powerful eyes that seemed to be shooting at us.
Her beauty gave her a kind of dignity.
Monica, who was apologizing for her behavior, was more than a little embarrassed in front of her.
However, I had a sense of security that she would be able to handle the job well.
Her confident attitude and demeanor, her quick and efficient paperwork, and the way she spoke made her seem like a first-class person from all perspectives.
In fact, she was an ace in the hole.
She was a very nice person, and she was very friendly and helpful.
Yes, I am. I''d like to report on my quest attack and certify my adventurer class at ......."
I will be happy to help you. Now tell me about your quest.
Yes, sir. The stormbirds are being hunted down.
Monica takes out a "Stormbird Feather Bundle" from the bag in her hand.
She takes out the "Stormbird''s Feather Bundle" from the bag in her hand. A stormbird. This is great. This is the first time I''ve seen a ''stormbird feather bundle'' myself.
Amira received the bundle of feathers and said in admiration.
''Now please wait a moment so that we may verify its authenticity.
When she received the "Stormbird Feather Bundle," she activated her skill "Item Appraisal.
Item Appraisal" was able to determine the authenticity, quality, performance, and even the circumstances of the item''s acquisition.
Amira reads the memories contained in the "Stormbird''s Feather Bundle.
The "Stormbird''s Feather Bundle" told the story of how it had been defeated.
In Amira''s mind, the image of Monica''s heroic defeat of the stormbird flashed before her eyes.
After looking at the "Stormbird''s Feather Bundle" from various angles, Amira closed her eyes and deactivated the "Item Appraisal" function, as if she was satisfied.
Hm. Certainly, this bundle of feathers is definitely the one that Monica-sama obtained.
Yes."
When Amira finished her appraisal, she turned to Monica.
Yes, sir," she said. Am I correct in assuming that you will deliver this bundle of feathers to the quest office as proof of your success in the quest?
Yes."
I will be happy to help you. Then we will grant you a reward for the successful completion of the quest and certification as a Class A Adventurer. The certification and registration process should be completed by next week.
She takes out a letter on the spot and adds her name and Monica''s name.
Here is your provisional certificate as a Class A Adventurer. We will send you this certificate as soon as it is issued, in due course. Is it correct that the quest reward should be paid to the guild ''Keeper of the Magic Tree''?"
Yes. Thank you for your cooperation.
I will be happy to help you. You will now attend a training session for Class A adventurers. I apologize for the inconvenience, but please stay with us a little longer.
Monica was moved to another room to take the training for Class A adventurers.
There, she was taught the work ethic and benefits of being a Class A adventurer, as well as the monthly quota for maintaining the class.
Class A adventurers are entitled to special quests that are not publicized to other adventurers.
He also explained that as part of the quota for maintaining their class, they had to prove that they had reached the 10th level of the dungeon each month, and that they had to successfully complete a class B quest.
At the same time that Monica was receiving her Class A certification, at the headquarters of the "Guardian of the Magical Tree," Wirik was busy checking the reports submitted by Roland and spying on him.
Wirik was tilting his head when he saw the report from Roland.
It stated that Monica had defeated the Stormbird and was now a class A archer, that Shakuma and Yufine''s skills were developing well and they would probably be at least class B adventurers by the end of the month, and that since they had defeated the Guardian, they would now be The report included such matters as exploring deeper than the 10th level.
(Monica is in A class? What is this guy talking about? (Of course that''s impossible.)
Willik sighed as if feeling sorry for Roland.
(It''s tough, isn''t it, Roland? I can''t believe you''re trying to cover up your results with a false report like this. Well, now that he has seen the reality of the situation, I''m sure. (Starting next month, he will be under my supervision, and you will be guiding him according to the reality.)
Willik crushed the report from Roland and threw it in the trash.
Of course, this information was never passed on to Lucius.
Monica had visited the workshop of the "Arsenal of the Spirits" after visiting the quest reception station.
Since she had two days off after returning from the dungeon, she decided to have Thial do some maintenance work on her "Silver Iron Breaking Bow.
After receiving the "Silver Iron Breaking Bow" from Monica, Cheal put it on the pedestal and checked its wear and tear.
He asked, "How''s it doing? Cheal-chan. Is there anything wrong with my ''Silver Steel Breaking Bow''?"
Hm. The strings are a little weak. Perhaps Monica-san is holding back on how hard she pulls the strings?"
Yes, that''s right. I wanted to pull harder, but I was afraid that if I pulled too hard, it would break.
I knew it. Then I will make the tension of the strings stronger so that it will be easier for you to use.
I''m not sure. Yes. Please.
(Monica-san''s string pulling force is stronger than I expected. (Monica''s pull on the strings is stronger than expected.)
Monica, is there anything else that is inconvenient for you?
I don''t know if there''s anything else ...... special about it. Cheal''s ''Silver Iron Breaking Bow'' is very easy to use.
Mmm. Is it that much?
Cheal feels proud and embarrassed to be praised for the weapon he has made.
Yes," he said. So make sure you maintain it well.
I''ll leave it to you. I''m sure I''ll make it even more perfect than before.
Cheal, perhaps happy to be treated like one by Monica, is elated and makes a show of rolling up his thin arms and making a big fist.
Monica watched him with a smile.
While Cheal was maintaining the bow with hammers and metal fittings, Monica sat in a chair in the corner of the room and watched her work.
(That''s great. Chiaru-chan. I can''t believe you''re the ace of the alchemy guild even though you''re so small. (When I was your age, I couldn''t do anything yet.)
That being said, I wonder if Mr. Roland will be here today?"
Monica asked a little huskily.
''Mr. Roland hasn''t arrived yet. He''s a busy businessman and he lives alone, so he has a lot of things to do. He usually comes here before noon.
I see. That must be tough.
Yes, that''s right. Roland is single. I could take care of him, but for some reason he won''t let me in.
Cheal crosses his arms and makes a difficult face.
He looks at me with a difficult look on his face. I see."
Monica laughed at Cheal''s innocence.
Even though he is a silversmith, he is still a child.
He is probably at that age where he thinks he can do anything, not knowing anything about adult life.
(But I see. Roland, you live alone.)
Monica, who had somehow assumed that Roland was married, felt her feelings for him change slightly when she heard that he was single.
It was as if something she had been secretly hoping for deep down inside had suddenly become a reality.
(Maybe next time I''ll bring you something to eat...).
Roland passed Monica and went to the workshop to hear Lange''s report as usual.
As usual, Lange was taking good care of the workshop, and there was no delay.
Everything seems to be fine for now.
Yes, I just wanted to talk to you about a few business matters.
Lange said, his voice a little hushed.
Roland sensed that Ranju was in a difficult situation.
I understand. Let''s have a meeting.
Roland and Runge entered the conference room, which was separated from the workshop, where they could not be overheard by the workers.
Roland and Lange were in the conference room, separated from the workmen.
Yes," he said. It has been tough before, but now it is getting tougher and tougher. At this rate, we may not even last this week, let alone this month.
Even this week? Are you that short?"
There are three reasons.
Let''s go through it step by step.
First, we spent more silver than expected on custom-made weapons, including the "Silver Iron Breaking Bow.
Ugh, I knew it.
Roland looked bitter.
He knew that it was an urgent matter that had not been originally planned, and that it was an unreasonable request to have all parts made of silver.
We''ll probably have to use ''Silver A'' for maintenance, too."
Yes," he said. If we are to maintain the quality of the weapons as they are.''
I understand. Any other causes?"
The second cause is Mr. Cheal.
Because of Cheal? Why on earth?"
As I mentioned, I was about to run out of silver A, so I decided to have her make me some silverware out of silver B or silver C. But when I finally took the silver to her, she started saying, ''I don''t want to use this inferior silver.'' '' I had to go to Ms. Aryeh to complain."
I see." ...... That''s what happened."
I was able to intervene and save the day. ......, I hate to say it like this, but this time around, Mr. Cheal was not too helpful. I''m not saying that Aryeh is wrong. I''m not sure how much you can expect me to do, but if you keep using silver A''s, you won''t be able to run a workshop.
Lange said in a chagrinned tone.
In fact, Cheal has been growing lately, and his selfishness has been unacceptable.
It''s true," he said. I may have spoiled him a little too much.
That''s why they still won''t make any products other than silver A." "The situation is the same as ever. So now, the workshop is not refining any silver ore that will not turn into silver A. If we make silver B or silver C, it will only increase our inventory."
I see. ...... understand." I''ll take care of the thial on my end. What''s the last problem?"
Here it is.
Lange held out a letter.
It was a letter from Count Elsen.
''What''s this?''
A nobleman I know is in need of a large quantity of silverware, and he wants me to make it for him."
At this point in time?"
Roland pressed his hand to his forehead in distress.
Yes," he said. Even though we don''t have enough silver to fulfill the current orders, we can''t handle another large order of silverware like this. So, we don''t have enough silver ore, craftsmen won''t make silverware except for silver A, and additional orders are being placed. We will run out of silver as early as this week. We have to come up with some countermeasures."
I see."
Roland crossed his arms for a while and thought about it.
I understand," he said. I have an idea."
What do you mean?"
''I''ll talk to Count Elsen. I''ll see if I can''t find a supplier for the silver ore.
Lange looked bitter.
''Mr. Roland. I don''t know how difficult it is to run a business, but if you''re asking customers to help you do this side of the business, how''s that for a store?"
I know I''m being unreasonable," he said. But even Count Elsen wants silverware, and I am sure he would like to support and nurture the "Arsenal of the Spirits.
Even so, Lange looked unconvinced and dissatisfied.
Roland chuckled.
His earnestness, his single-mindedness, and his youth.
Don''t look at me like that," he said. You know what they say: ''Where there''s a god, there''s a god. I used to think I had to do everything on my own, and I used to drive myself crazy. However, surprisingly, there are people who will help you if you confide in them that you are in trouble.
(Just like Lillianne helped me when I was in need.)
Roland responded to the letter to Count Elsen.
Regarding the order for new silverware, I am in a bit of a difficult situation and cannot reply immediately. I have a matter that I would like to discuss with you, and I was wondering if you would be willing to meet with me.
After that, Roland immediately went to the "Forest Workshop" to persuade Cheal.
When Cheal sees Roland, he innocently bursts into laughter and hugs him with a big smile on his face, revealing his joy at being reunited with Roland.
Cheal. I hear you refuse to make silverware with silver B and C."
With that, Cheal quickly hides his smile, distances himself, and goes into a state of alert.
He was saying that he had no intention of giving in on that matter, no matter how much he and Roland might have wanted to.
Yes," he said. Don''t be alarmed. Don''t you think Silver B and Silver C are useless until you see this silverware?"
Roland pulls out a piece of silverware from his bag.
It was a piece of silver C combined with iron, rubies, and other precious stones.
(This is ......)
As soon as Cheal saw the silverware, he forgot all about his previous vigilance and gazed at it intently.
It was something that anyone who saw it could tell at a glance was made of inferior silver.
However, the dull color of the inferior silver enhanced the beauty of the jewelry.
(I have only ever thought of using the best silver in the best shape. But this one dares to do what the finest silver can''t by using inferior silver.)
Once he realized this, Cheal forgot all about his earlier obsession, sat down at his desk, and began to draw blueprints.
There was no longer a childishly spoiled little girl, but a craftsman.
Roland was satisfied with what he saw.
(I guess it''s best to show a craftsman the real thing, right? (I guess that solves Cheal''s problem for now.)
When Roland solved the problem with Cheal, he wrote a letter to Lange at the refining workshop, telling him to resume production of silver B and silver C because Cheal had written a blueprint using inferior silverware, and to prepare the other necessary metals as soon as he received her blueprints. He instructed them to do so, among other things.
As for metals other than silver, there is no particular tightening up of the market, so we will be able to obtain them without any difficulty.
After completing these tasks, Roland went back to the quest office.
After settling the workshop issue, Roland now had the task of acting as a special advisor.
He had to assemble a unit to explore the 10th level as soon as possible.
（He would not let his team''s training be hindered any longer. (We must overwhelm the enemy with our speed and shake them off before they can get their systems in place!)
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