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Chapter 6: Becoming an Adventurer

However, in an instant, her face returned to its original gentle smile and she said slowly.

"But being an adventurer isn't just about fighting. And if you train, you'll become strong enough to fight."

Based on the flow so far, this older sister is probably the receptionist of the guild. As expected of a professional, her support is solid.

Eventually, the white stone buried in the wooden tag changed to a dull gray.

"Alright, you have been registered with the guild. From today, you are an Iron Class adventurer, Kazuya-san."

"Iron Class?"

"That’s where you start from." The older sister looked a little surprised.

"Oh, I don't really understand the adventurer system."

"I thought you understood it somewhat since you already had a registration tag... but I see. Let me explain."

The older sister took a breath and explained the following: When you register with the guild as an adventurer, you can receive requests for jobs that the guild is recruiting adventurers for.

Adventurers are ranked from lowest to highest: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. You can tell what rank someone is by the color of the stone embedded in their registration tag.

Depending on your rank, there may be jobs that you can't receive. High-ranking adventurers may also be directly requested by clients.

"That's the gist of it. Did you understand?"

"Yes, it's not that complicated."

It seems to be a system similar to what you would see in games or fiction.

"So what kind of jobs can I take on with my current level?"

"Hmm, well if you can't beat an Orange Gelatin... you'll have to stick to jobs within the town."

"In that case, can you give him jobs that will train his body. Hero-sama is too weak." Elle cut in between me and the older sister.

Certainly, what Elle said was reasonable. I want to at least become as strong as an average person in this world.

"I also think that's a good idea. If it's okay starting tomorrow, how about helping with cargo handling at the Muskul Trading Company?"

"Okay, I understand. I’ll take it, and thank you."

"The job will start early tomorrow morning. Please go to the company's warehouse before the three bells ring. I'll show you the location of the warehouse on the map."

Three bells? While the older sister was away getting the map, I asked Elle about it.

"What are the three bells?"

"On this continent, one day is divided into twelve hours. The three bells are the bells that ring three times in the morning representing the third hour of the day."

I see. I never even considered the concept of time in this world. One day is divided into twelve hours, but is there only twelve hours in a

"Sorry to keep you waiting." The woman came back with a map. She spread out the large map on the counter.

"First of all, this is the guild. If you pass through the guild and head west, you'll come to the plaza. Then, if you continue on the road west from the plaza, you'll see a large warehouse near the castle walls. Just follow the road."

"The road heading west from the plaza…"

I recalled the plaza I had just seen. There should have been several roads branching out from there. Even looking at the map, there were several roads extending to the west alone.

"If you look for the red-brick teahouse, a tavern with red painted outer walls, as the name suggests, it should be easy to find."

"I see... It's still daytime, so I'll walk to the warehouse and check it out."

"That's a good idea. While you're at it, you should take a look at the town as well. If you're going to make this place your base for adventure, there are many shops that will be of use to you."

"Understood. Well then, I'll be going."

"Yes, please be careful." With a smile, the woman saw me off as I left the adventurer's guild.

The street outside was wider and brighter than the one Gates had shown me, and most importantly, the distance to the plaza was shorter.

I arrived at the plaza in no time. If he had guided me this way, I wouldn't have been filled with unnecessary suspicion.

I became a little uneasy, but crossed the plaza and headed west on the street. I remember her saying something about a red teahouse. Is that it?

A flashy shop that can be seen from the entrance of the street. It was just right as a landmark.

As I passed by the front of the teahouse, I peeked inside. As expected of a teahouse, it didn't seem like there were many customers inside during the daytime.

There were also other interesting shops lining the street, with signs bearing swords and armor, hammers and nails, and needles and thread.

Just looking at them made me excited. However, I needed to go to the warehouse first.

She said it was near the castle walls, but there was still some distance to the walls. At that moment, I could hear the sound of a bell ringing in the distance.

"That's the bell that tells the time."

"I see. And the time now is 1, 2, 3, 4...8 o'clock."

The sun was starting to set and it was beginning to become evening. I didn't want to get lost in the dark, so I quickened my pace.

Soon, a large warehouse with plastered walls appeared a little southward. I followed the road and arrived there without getting lost. Since I had confirmed tomorrow's workplace, I decided to return to the guild for now.