Chapter 43.1. Adventurer


    <strong>43.1. Adventurer</strong>


    Salvos, weve been discussing it with each other for a few days, but... what do you think of bing an adventurer?


    The Human man spoke slowly and nervously, unsure of his own words. Daniel looked back at Edithe for some support, and she nodded in affirmation.


    We know you might be <em>averse </em>to this idea. You dont have ns to remain in this <em>realm </em>after all. And being around adventurers all the time might be dangerous to you, since youre a Demon. However we think its currently whats best for you.


    I blinked, ncing between the two Humans as Daniel took over for Edithe once again.


    You can earn actual <em>money </em>for yourself while fighting monsters. Its actually really good for you, since you can do what you enjoy the most leveling while giving yourself the opportunity to live afortable life while stuck here. Its not really any <em>massive </em>obligation, so I think you should at least consider this.


    The two exchanged another hesitant look as I considered this. I saw Daniel open his mouth slowly.


    <em>Sure.</em>


    Of course, you dont have to make your decision now wait, <em>sure?</em>


    I grinned.


    Yes, sure. That sounds interesting! I want to be an adventurer!


    But it could be dangerous for you, Salvos.


    I dont really know how your Subspecies works, but if someone can see through your [Racial Skill: Mortal Form - Human], they could expose you!


    And?


    I cocked my head.


    And if that happens, they could try and get you killed


    I gave him a look and he snapped his mouth shut.


    ...ah, right.


    I shook my head, looking first at Edithe then at Daniel.


    I know you think being an adventurer is dangerous and all, for whatever reasons, and maybe it is. However, I survived in the Mortal Realm so far as an <em>[Imp]. </em>Back then, I couldnt even disguise myself as one of you Humans who keep attacking me for my looks, but now I can. Furthermore, the dangers here are <em>nothing </empared to the ones I faced in the Netherworld. You think its bad here because a few Humans might want to kill me? <em>Almost every single Demon I met in the Netherworld tried to kill me. </em>Yet, I survived. And most of all


    I spun around, facing away from the two. I raised a hand, pointing it forward and up at the sky as a grin spread across my face.


    <em>I want to do it! Do I need any other reason?</em>


    I paused, letting my words sink it for the two. Then I had a thought.


    Plus, werent you two the ones trying to make me be an adventurer?


    --


    We <em>werent </em>against the idea of you being an adventurer, Salvos. We just wanted to make sure you knew the consequences and dangers of being one.


    I know about danger. I know about adventurers. I think its simple enough.


    I crossed my arms and stared at Daniel. He sighed, shaking his head.


    Maybe you know each <em>individually. </em>But Salvos, sometimes you can be quite <em>impulsive. </em>Immature. As in, make bad decisions that could have potentially devastating effects.


    I dont do that.


    You dont?


    Edithe looked at me with a nk face. She gestured behind her at the road leading out of Hazelbury then at my clothing.


    Exin what happened earlier with that family. And exin your clothes if these hadnt been too big for you, youd be walking around naked right now.


    I scoffed, keeping my head up and my gaze away from the Human womans judging look as the three of us strolled into the Adventurers Guild of Hazelbury.


    So what? Ive scared Humans multiple times before, and its never turned out <em>bad. </em>Plus, whats wrong with being naked?


    The two Humans exchanged a nce. Daniel raised a hand defensively.


    Im not going to exin it to her. Youre both women you do it.


    Edithe did not grace him with a retort. Instead, she led me straight past the sea of staring adventurers and to the receptionist. I tried to catch what the Humans were saying they were whispering and pointing at us but unfortunately I could only make out a few nonsensical words.


    <em>...defeated the [Djinn].</em>


    <em>...no way, how did...</em>


    <em>...its that </em>bitch


    I nced over at the voice that said that. I saw ke the tall adventurer from the local Iron Champions Company sitting over at a table towards the edge of the room, surrounded by a group of adventurers dressed in simr clothing as him. They all wore the same crest on their chest a sword and a pickaxe crossed together.


    I frowned as I considered his remark. <em>A bitch? I am </em>not <em>a female dog. Im a Demon! </em>I wanted to pull away from Edithe and confront him, however the Human womans grip did not let up. She stopped me right in front of the receptionist.


    Hi.


    She ced a few silver coins on the counter and gestured over at me.


    Id like to register her as an adventurer, please.


    The receptionist blinked, ncing between me and Edithe. She squinted as she looked at me was she identifying me? then smiled slowly.


    Of course. And will you be signing with us as a part of anypany, or would you prefer to be independent?


    I cocked my head.


    Uh


    <em>Independent.</em>


    Edithe spoke over me before I could decide. I decided to go with it, although the receptionist seemed insistent on me joining apany.


    Are you certain? Joining apanyes with many benefits. For example, the fee to sign up as an adventurer would be halved, since mostpanies will take up the cost for you. And


    She leaned across the counter, eyeing ke and his group with a sidelong nce before whispering.


    You dont have to join the Iron Champions Company. As long as you have a member of apany anypany to vouch for your recruitment, wed cut the price upfront and bill thepany instead. Like, say, the <em>Valiant Dreamers </em>Company?


    The receptionist gave Edithe a <em>look. </em>However mypanion shook her head.


    Im already paying the fee for her. And if she wants to join mypany, she can do so in the future. For now, she should experience what its like to be an independent adventurer first, before she decides on joining anypany.


    Suit yourself. Let me just fill out these documents your name is Salvos, correct?


    Thats me! Im Salvos!


    I grinned at the receptionist and jerked a thumb at myself. Edithe quickly lowered my hand and spoke quietly into my ear.


    You said youre not immature, right? Dont be so loud. Id rather us not draw anymore attention to ourselves than were already getting.


    Why not?


    I looked at her, confused. <em>I like the attention. </em>But apparently she didnt, and she didnt seem like she wanted to exin <em>why </em>it was bad. So I just obliged.


    <em>Fine. </em>


    Thanks.


    I turned back to the receptionist who was now scribbling on a piece of paper and smiled normally, speaking softly this time.


    I am Salvos, and as mypanion said, I would prefer not to be a part of apany.


    Uh right.


    She raised a brow and gave me a weird look. I shot mypanion a wink, to which she simply pinched the bridge of her nose. <em>Did I do something wrong? I spoke as proper as I could! </em>I heard Daniel sigh, muttering under his breath behind me.


    <em>...sounded like a robot</em>


    I wanted to ask him what that even was, but the receptionist was already proffering a piece of paper.


    Just sign here, and youll be set.


    Alright.


    I picked up the pen and frowned.


    How do I sign this?


    I trailed off, giving Edithe a pleading look. I heard an adventurer sitting close by guffaw and spill his drink on the floor. The Human woman just closed her eyes and pinched her nose harder. Before either she or the receptionist could respond, a voice interrupted them.


    So these are the heroes of Silvergrove, huh?