Chapter 98.1

Extra chapter by Max

Chapter 98.1. Adventurers’ Guild!

The Adventurers’ Guild is something of a representative of fantasy. In the isekai fantasy genre, the guild is a very friendly organization that provides identity cards to unidentified people, teaches them combat skills, offers discounts at inns and weapon shops, and withholds taxes at the source. I guess there are no spies or insurgents in those worlds.

For some reason, they have more power than the state, and there is a strict rule that adventurers are not allowed to fight in wars to protect their cities. It’s truly a fantasy organization. Mii-chan believes it must be run by fairies and that the Adventurers’ Guild exists because of its mysterious power.

How would this be handled in the modern fantasy The Night of Magic? It is as follows.

“Yes, you have to get your guardian’s seal stamped here. Oh, the next window is number 32.”

“Yes, thank you, onee-chan.”

Without various applications, parental permission, and proof of identity, one could not become an adventurer.

The Adventurers’ Guild was a bureaucracy. Well, it’s a state-run guild, so it’s not surprising. But the whole beautiful building is occupied by several reception areas. Like the insurance department, and address registration. Yeah, it’s a government office. It’s part of the government office. In reality, this is probably the easiest to manage.

Of course, there is a different window for monster subjugation and successful requests. It’s a gymnasium-like place that’s attached to the building. This is the government office where clients, adventurers who receive requests, and ordinary people come to make various applications.

Unfortunately, there is no bar attached to the building. I was disappointed because I thought there would be a drink bar. There are no rowdy adventurers either. No wonder. Just because someone can fight doesn’t mean they are a ruffian. Especially in this world where the best of the best are nobles.

And there are no bars. Do you see what I mean? I can only form a game-like party with Grandpa Odin.

Since Mii-chan’s army is full of adults, I came to the government office with a timid look and currently applying to register to become an adventurer. Then the lady at the counter is kind and courteous, and she gives me a lazy look, so I smile, bow my head, and move on timidly.

“She says it’s the seal of the guardian.”

“I guess it’s not that easy.”

Tamamo is disappointed, her fox ears fluttering, and Hoku-chan and the others are dejected, saying it was a surprise. I was equally disappointed. I need a certificate, huh?

We’re not planners. We’re 10 year olds, so it was natural that they would be this out of it. Age in a previous life? It’s just a fleeting memory of summer. They don’t count.

By the way, Mii-chan wears a [Disguise] ring from the Count’s house, disguised as a dark-haired, dark-eyed girl you can find anywhere. That’s very useful for those who know her true identity because Mii-chan is unique. I hear that because recovery wizards are so valuable, if I don’t wear a disguise, I’ll be surrounded by good guys and bad guys alike.

“Mama is pregnant, so I want to leave her alone. I think I’ll get Grandpa to get the guardian’s seal.”

“Grandfather, um… he doesn’t get along with your father, does he?”

“Hmm? Grandpa Kazamichi lives far away from here. Indeed, they don’t get along very well. But not that way.”

Yamiyo asked awkwardly, but my grandpa is indeed in a cold war with my dad. Mii-chan isn’t taking part in the discussion while crunching on a cookie, a souvenir from Grandpa Kazamichi, who shows up frequently. It’s bad for her education.

Have they mended their relationship to the extent of having a discussion? I don’t know, and I try not to interfere in such discussions. There are things that only those who are involved can understand. Mii-chan is an adult.

I’m being raised with care. It’s my role to hug my dad, tell him how hard his job is, and guard them and the puppies so that my mom doesn’t overwork herself. Also, being a good girl is a given. My mom’s belly is getting bigger, and she needs to be careful.

So, I don’t rely on Grandpa Kazamichi. I think I’ll rely on someone else.

Scurrying around, I approach the uncle standing a little distance away from me, show him a piece of paper, and utter a request.

“Grandpa Martini. Please give me your seal here!”

“Who’s the grandpa? Who’s the grandpa? I’m only 32 years old, and there’s no way I’d ever put my seal on it in the first place! I’m going to get fired from the guard!”

“Can’t I tell Mama and Papa?”

“Of course not. You can’t tell your mom and dad about this, of course not. That’s what we’re doing today. It would be nice if the abandoned dungeon was open to the general public.”

The old Martini man exclaims that he’s still young, and with a dumbfounded look, Kongo-oneesan knocks him on the head. Well, you’re right. I can’t just shut up and be an adventurer, can I?

This is a beautiful girl joke. I’ll give up today. By the way, you say something that bothers me, Kongo-oneesan?

“Even ordinary people can enter, right?”

Yamiyo, who had a good ear, asked Kongo-san. Yes, I’m curious too. What do you mean?

“Hmm? A few months ago, a company started using abandoned dungeons. It seems to be very popular among the general public.”

“The abandoned dungeon ……. If the dungeon core gets destroyed, won’t there be no more dungeons?”

“Yamiyo is right. Normally, it would disappear. But a trace amount of mana remains, and some companies have bought up the area around the dungeon site.”

“So monsters are springing up! Time to show Tamamo’s power!”

Flipping her flared skirt softly, the fox-kin girl pumps her fist in the air in a yay, but the old Martini man returns with a wry smile.

“Nyah, crops grow well. They say it’s perfect for vegetable gardens. It’s supposed to be insect resistant and easy to grow crops. And it seems to be true. And the crops taste better because they have a little bit of mana in them.”

“Oh, yeah. A vegetable garden, huh?”

I touch the ears of the disappointed fox-kin girl. I’m a little disappointed too. Her fox’s ears are very comfortable to touch. Can I touch her tail, too?