Chapter 2: The Receptionist Refuses to Give Up

“Land-san, don’t you think it’s about time you signed this document?”

At the counter of the Adventurers Guild in a certain city, the receptionist Cecilia pressed forward with a single sheet of paper in hand, repeating a line she had already said more times than she could count to the adventurer under her charge, Land.

“No, see, Cecilia-san, I’m satisfied with how things are right now, so I don’t really feel like going any higher…”

Land gave the same reply he had offered countless times before, averting his gaze and forcing an awkward smile under Cecilia’s overwhelming intensity.

But of course, that was nowhere near enough to let him off the hook, and Cecilia leaned even closer.

“Land-san, what is your current adventurer rank?”

“Eh, you already know that, Cecilia-san—”

“Answer me!”

“…C-rank.”

“That’s right, C-rank, which means you’re considered fairly experienced. However, I can confidently declare that you possess the ability to go much higher. That’s precisely why you need to sign this document!”

With a troubled expression, Land looked down at the paper in Cecilia’s hand.

~Rank Promotion Application Form~

Desired Rank: “S” Rank

“I’m not cut out to handle S-rank.”

When Land said that, Cecilia responded with an exasperated look.

“In that case, let’s review everything you’ve done over the past year and examine it properly. I’ll go get the guild records, so please wait here.”

With that, Cecilia stepped away from the counter and headed into the storage room at the back.

Land watched her leave and let out a deep sigh.

A short while later, Cecilia returned carrying a thick file.

She led Land to the library attached to the guild and made him sit across from her.

“Now then, Land-san, let’s look back at your actions over this past year.”

“Right… sure…”

“Let’s start with January.”