The day after the grading exam.Regardless of going out and defeating the band of thieves, it was not until late afternoon that Ray, who had a good night's sleep to heal his mental fatigue, had a party with people he had little acquaintance with, and was entrusted with the party leader.
　She dressed herself up, and, as usual, dressed in dragon robes and slapnil shoes, had an early lunch and moved towards the stable rather than a late breakfast in the first-floor dining-room of the Wheat-tei at dusk.
　Yesterday, Seto got too excited with joy and was warned by Lana, the landlady of the inn, but after one night, Seto seemed to have calmed down and it was just a normal cry to greet Ray.

"Grull".
"Oh, good morning.Well, I'm going to the guild today to hear the results of the rank-up exam, but will you go to Seto?"
"Glu".

　He left the stable with a smile on his nod.
　and it was not in Ray's mind that the horses in the stable seemed relieved.
　Perhaps because summer is coming to an end, today's weather is different from yesterday's, with thin clouds covering the sky.In such weather, Ray and Seto go out to town.
　Then, on the way to the guild, people buy sandwiches and skewers from a well-known stand and share them with Seto, or the residents of the guild feed him dried meat and bread, and the children play with Seto.Or, since he just came to Gilmoo and didn't know about Seto, he walked looking at those who tried to run away and those who stopped and explained.The day was already almost over by the time we arrived at the guild, as one and one of them were heading towards the guild half-walking.

"Set, wait in the carriage space as usual.But it may take some time to-day... well, is there any problem?"
"Glu".

　After all, Seto is quite a famous monster in the city of Gilm.Even though it's a Rank A monster, it's a gap in friendliness, so it's from children to adults.Women, children and old people also have Seto fans.
　...well, there are still people who abhor Sett because monsters are monsters, but they are still in the minority.
　There were, therefore, quite a few who wanted to set up a set, and guild cabs and places for demons to stand by were secretly popular places to interact with them.
　Knowing this, Ray pats Seto on the head and then enters the guild.

"Oh, Ray, good morning! ... No, I wonder if it's nice to meet you. Anyway, this way."

　Kenny waved loudly at the counter, and his voice echoed throughout the guild, drawing the attention of many adventurers to Ray.
　Next to him was Lenora's explanation of his request to the adventurer, which was the opposite scene for Ray.
　Ray moves to Kenny's counter, thinking it's unusual.

"I'm here to hear the announcement of the acceptance or rejection of the rank-up exam".
"Yes, I do.It seems that there are already some other participants.It's a meeting room that Ray rented yesterday."
"I see,"

　He nodded and stopped when he was about to head for the stairs.

"Now that you mention it, how long did they stay in the conference room yesterday?"
"Well, the Elf and the Warriors left a little after Ray..."
"Allogan, Culotte, and Schola."
"I don't know the exact name, but there was another warrior and a combination of robbers and wizards left for a while.Well, in the end, Mr. Gran gave me a shout and I think it worked out."
"Did it end up like that?"

　He thanked Kenny and headed upstairs to the conference room with a wry smile."Oh, it's too late,"

　It was Fielma's voice that greeted Ray.
　In the conference room, Filma and Culotte are talking, and Schola is reading a book.

"Really? I don't think it's too late to say that the other two are here yet."

　He sat down in a chair near him and called out to Culotte, returning it to his fierma.

"You had a long argument yesterday?"
"That's right. We were just talking about it.
"Even if I tell you that... it's wrong for Alogan to be greedy."
"I don't think it's either, but what happened to your share?"
"...still going on.I'm going to resume the conversation after this presentation."
"Well, I don't think I should be too greedy, for I've got my share right now."
"If you're going to say that, tell Arogan, not me,"
"...that's my line,"

　It was Alorgan who entered the meeting-room in a displeased manner.

"Thieves have their greed and their speculation, but you are the best among them."
"What does that mean?"
"I think it's just the same meaning.

　She sat down next to him, arguing with him.
　At first glance, it certainly looked as if it had been the beginning of the rank-up examination, but there was a kind of trust at its core, like those who recognized each other.
　Ray is looking at the two arguing with each other in dumbfounded fashion with his fierma.Schola, who was supposed to be the stopper of culotte, concentrates on reading books regardless of himself.

"I hear you're quite engrossed in books there,"
"That way? Oh, that's Scola.I heard they bought everything first thing in the morning because the magic book they had wanted for a long time finally arrived."
"I was paid for a piece of silver, and the robber's treasure was a magic item of parts and cheap things, but I often had that kind of money."
"It's a book I've been asking you to back-order, so you've saved money for it."
"Well, I'm interested in magic.What kind of magic book is it?"
"It seems to be the connection between Esta Noor, a rare alchemist famous as one of the witches."
"... oh,"

　Rey suddenly became tense at that remark.
　Esta Noor is an alchemist of the Zepail family, and most of the magic items Ray wears are his works."Ray?"
"No, I'm a little surprised to see the name of a bigger man than I expected.And yet I think that Scola was a wizard who was good at wind and water, but would he touch alchemy?"
"Well? If you ask me that,"Ask yourself that."
"Now that you mention it,"Well, I think I'm concentrating on books, and it's good now."

　That's how Alogan and Culotte quarreled, and Ray and Feelma chatted.The last one finally appears when Schola is absorbed in writing magic books.

"I'm the last one, apparently,"
"It's true, but Gran hasn't come yet, so I don't think you need to worry."

　As he entered the conference room, he was armed with a different armour from the previous day.
　They are probably the same leather armour, but they have changed to better ones.

"Well, that's your choice of armor,"
"Yes. ... I was tired yesterday.Defence is naturally heavy and takes up space.I kept only my share and spare, and sold all the rest to the shop."
"Oh, I see,"

　Things like portions and jewels don't take up much space, and Ray wanted about 10 spears and 5 daggers.It's not that hard to carry around, and Ray has a mystery ring.In comparison, Spellvia received protective equipment.Whether it's a shield or armor, it's made of metal or monster skin or bones, so it's probably quite heavy.

"What's the matter?"
"I called an acquaintance and asked him to carry me.It's made me a decent amount of course."

　Ray, who was talking to Spelvia like that, heard footsteps approaching the conference room.

"You're here, apparently,"
"What?"
"It's the person who decides whether we can go up or not."

　As Ray said, within seconds Gran enters the conference room.
　The grand looks around the conference room and makes sure that all the members who took the rank-up exam are there before he speaks.

"Well, there's all of them.Then I'll announce the results of the examination at once again.

　Gran's voice calms down the conference room.
　Even though he did not pay attention to what was going on around him, he now looks nervous and turns his eyes to Grand.
　In the midst of everyone's attention... Gran nodded with a smile.

"Congratulations. All of you will be promoted to rank D."
"Well, well!"
"I did it."
"Oh, that's good..."
"What have you done?""It's a relief,"

　Allogan, Culotte, Schola, Spelvia, and Fierma all breathe a sigh of relief and are happy to pass their rank-up exams.
　Then Ray also smiles happily, breathing out his relief.
　After all, it was an examination for me as a party leader because I was not good at socializing with people.He must have been confident if he was in his field of expertise, but he was nervous when it came to judging the results of the examination in the field he was not good at.

"Congratulations, Ray,"
"Oh, that one, too,"

　Smiling at the words of the nearby fielma, we both rejoiced at each other's passing.

"That's about it for the time being.Come on in."

　At Gran's voice, a supposed Guild official walks into the conference room and approaches Ray's side.

"Everyone is going to update the guild card rank, so give it to him.

　Everyone hands over guild cards according to the instructions.Guild staff members collect it while checking it out just in case.

"Mr. Gran, I'll start working on it right away.
"Oh, for God's sake, I'll talk about this exam for a while until it'
"Yes, I don't think it will take much time."

　After seeing off the guild staff who leave after saying that, Gran looks around the Rey and others again.

"Now you're clear and you're going to be a Rank D adventurer from today.Remember, however, that this test was quite dangerous.First of all, Ray. As I said before the test started, you have no problem with fighting power.However, more or less parties are being organized for rank D and above.Relationships at that time were a problem, but... the instructions during the battle were not perfect, but they passed.The same goes for coordination with friends.However, communication after helping merchants, especially with regard to cargo, is a demerit factor.If you were a merchant who would force other adventurers to return your luggage for free, it would have been quite a problem."Fortunately, those merchants were not such wisps, so this time it was good, but if they were above rank D, they should be careful of it."

　Ray nods to Gran's words.
　Having confirmed this, Gran turns his eyes to Culotte.

"Next is the culotte.The problem is that you were on Ray and Arogan at the beginning of the ranking exam because of your nervousness, and as I said to Ray, you return the package to the merchant for free.However, I hope you will continue to work hard as there is something else that is worthy of rank D in your ability as a thief."

　Culotte nods again.
　and Gran's gaze turned to the scola.

"In the case of Schola, his mental weakness is the problem.If you're not an avant-garde, what are you going to do when you, the wizard of avant-garde, killed a thief?The challenge from now on is how to acquire mental strength."
"Yes, I'll do my best."

　said Schola.
　Gran nodded satisfactorily at the scene, and looked at Spelvia.

"Next, Spelvia and Filma.You two did what you had to do without showing any signs of agitation when you killed someone.If you're going to score for this ranking test, you two are the best.But you guys are still only in rank D.Adventurers as a whole have a long way to go.Don't be satisfied with this and continue to work hard."
"Let me do that,"
"I'll bear it in mind,"

　When they saw their nodding, he went to Arogan at last.

"You were the one with the lowest rating in this exam.They overconfidence in their own power and look down on others.be late for the meeting timeI didn't even communicate well with my partymates.And the mental weakness after killing someone.To be honest, if it had stayed like that, you would have failed the ranking exam.However, I was able to overcome the psychological weakness of killing people with genuine discussions with Curotte and Scholas, and not only because of that, but also because of that, my relationship within the party has reached a passing mark....but, you know,Don't forget that you really passed the rank-up exam at the last minute."
"... oh,"In response to Gran's harsh criticism, Alogan nods bitterly.
　After confirming the situation, he turns his eyes to everyone present.

"Anyway, you're a Rank D adventurer from today.You will be seen as a novice or a full-fledged adventurer who has surpassed the rank of E.Don't forget that and act.--especially Alogan, you must always be conscious of it."
"Thank you for waiting."

　After Gran's words, the staff just came back at the right time.
　Six guild cards are held in the hand and returned to each.
　Everyone's rank on the guild card has changed from E to D, and each face has a smile on it.
　It was the same for Ray, who usually doesn't change his expression.

"All right, I'm going to finish the rank-up exam! I look forward to your continued success.Break it up!'

　Following his voice, each of them leaves his or her seat and leaves the conference room.Allogan and Culotte, trying to carry on with yesterday's episode, were pulling away at the book-holding scola.
　Ray also leaves his seat to follow... Gran calls out to him.

"Ray, you stay here.I have something to tell you."

　said Gran, with some stern face.