Chapter 276
The Royal Capital After a Long Time
Translator : PolterGlast
During the week
until the summons came, we devoted ourselves to interpersonal combat training
without taking on any requests. Until now, I had been conducting mock battles
with Ginia and Aoi as a swordsman, but during this week, I
conducted mock battles by acting out various types of combatants. Dagger users
and dual-wielders, of course, but also sword dancers with irregular movements,
and a martial artist style fighting at ultra-close range. In addition, we also
had mock battles with long-range attack styles such as archers, mages, and
priests.
It felt like they
were constantly forced to struggle against me as my style changed with every
battle, but I believe there is meaning in the experience they gained.
Truthfully, I wanted to help them get into the habit of winning as well, but in
just one week, we couldn't reach that point. That being said, I think they were
able to grow significantly during this interpersonal combat strengthening week.
And then――a letter
of summons arrived for the Guild Master, and we came to the Royal Capital with
the Guild Master for the first time in a long while.
「Hey, Graham!
I can finally see the Royal Capital!」
「True.
As expected, it takes time by carriage.」
「Because
your legs are faster, Graham-san. ...A carriage is more comfortable,
though, so I prefer traveling by carriage.」
「Me
too! Traveling while being carried by Graham is way too fast, yet it has
no stability!」
They're saying
terrible things about it, but for me personally, there are no disadvantages
other than getting tired. While letting the two's words slide, I fully enjoyed
the cityscape of the Royal Capital for the first time in a while.
「Just
like last time, we're heading to the Adventurer's Guild first, is that alright?
I'm sure the guild has booked an inn for us, so I want to get the greetings out
of the way first.」
「Of
course it's alright. It's been a while since I've seen Saris too, so I'm
looking forward to it.」
「That's
right! We get to see Saris-san! I wonder if he's doing well?」
「I want
to show him how much we've grown. We couldn't show him any good sides of us
last time, after all.」
「I
don't think that's true. It's true that Graham-san stood out way too
much, but he was praising you and Aoi as well, Ginia.」
When we subjugated
the monsters closing in on the Royal Capital, Ginia and Aoi had
also played an active role. Just as the Guild Master said, Saris should
definitely evaluate the two of them highly as well. While thinking such things,
we arrived straight at the Adventurer's Guild.
Biodasdal's
Adventurer's Guild is also splendid, but as expected, the Royal Capital's
Adventurer's Guild is on another level. Partly because it was my first time
seeing it in a while, I couldn't help but be impressed by its size even though
it was my second time.
「I am Dwayne,
the Guild Master of the Biodasdal Adventurer's Guild. I came after
receiving a summons; is the Guild Master here?」
「Dwayne-sama,
correct. He is in the Guild Master's office on the third floor, so I will guide
you there.」
Saying so, the cute
receptionist guided us to the Guild Master's office. Then, after knocking, we
entered the room where Saris was waiting.
「I
wondered who it was, and it's Graham. And Ginia and Aoi...
Dwayne, it's been a while for you too.」
「Hey.
Why was I, the one who was summoned, addressed last?」
「Don't
sweat the small details. I can tell at a glance that Ginia and Aoi
have grown stronger. As for Graham... I really can't tell.」
「Saris-san,
it's been a while! You remembered our names, didn't you!」
「Thank
you for remembering the names of mere adventurers.」
「You
guys are by no means mere adventurers. We even had you save the Royal Capital,
after all.」
「We
didn't do anything. It's just that Graham-san is amazing.」
「Right,
right! Graham also beat everyone in the mock battle tournament all by
himself!」
In response to Saris
expressing his gratitude, Ginia and Aoi made remarks that lifted
me up. Since he could even tell that they had grown stronger, I think he truly
remembered them properly, though.
「When I
asked the Guild Master, his reaction was vague, but do you plan to hold a mock
battle tournament this time as well?」
「That
is the plan. I'm just worried about everyone being defeated by Graham
alone again, though.」
「I'd
appreciate it if it's held. Also, it's planned that not just me, but Ginia
and Aoi will be the main ones fighting this time.」
「So
you've been training them after all. They both looked like they've gotten
stronger, so it's no surprise. I'll look forward to seeing them in action.」
Saying that with a
laugh, Saris stood up from his chair and came over in front of us. I
hadn't noticed while he was sitting, but I could see a large scar that wasn't
there last time on his right arm.
「Saris-san.
What happened with that scar on your right arm?」
「A
strong monster appeared a little while ago. I was drafted to help at that time,
but partly due to being out of practice, I pathetically ended up getting
injured.」
「It's a
bite wound, right? Did a monster that strong appear?」
「No,
they weren't monsters that were all that strong. It was a pack of Venom
Panthers, and I was just overwhelmed by their sheer numbers. I truly messed up
because of my rustiness.」
Judging from how he
was hiding the scar in embarrassment, it seems he truly was defeated by Venom
Panthers. It's not certain information, but the subjugation of Venom Panthers
should be an A-Rank request. I think things change when it's a pack, but I was
honestly surprised that Saris sustained an injury.
「You
don't look like you're out of practice to me, but were their numbers really
that great?」
「Fufu,
I started retraining from scratch after getting injured. I may not reach my
prime, but I have the confidence to fight even an S-Rank adventurer one-on-one.」
Considerable confidence could be seen from the fearlessly smiling Saris. It's probably true that he retrained himself, and I'd like to try sparring with him if there's an opportunity.
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