...... I see, so you're the expected newcomer to this guild. You're in such a position, is it okay for you to behave like that to people who are thinking of joining the guild?

　I decided to talk a little slower.
　Talking politely and stepping out of line will only make them pissed off.
　It's pointless.

Well, of course it's okay, right?　Even if ten or even a hundred mooks like you come in, they're no match for me alone.

Do you really think so?

...... huh?

You may be more talented than me. But do you really think that's the only thing that determines your ability?

''If a small fry and a genius worked hard, of course the genius would be stronger.

''If a small fry works hard enough to surpass even a genius, he might be able to surpass a genius, right?

"Ha-ha, you say!　So, let's give it a try.　Who's stronger, you or me!

　Before I knew it there was a gallery around us.
　The adventurers from our guild.
　They were red-faced drunks.

"Oh!　Good grief!
'Agito!　Kill him!

　Those onlookers are screaming.
　So Agito was his name.

"A guild of savages.

　Lal said, stunned.
　I agree, and I don't want to join this guild anymore.

"Come over and see who's stronger.

"Fearless in front of me, I'll show you the guts. I'll give you that. I'll beat the hell out of you.

　And then the beastman attacked me.
　You're a swordsman and you can't show up bare-handed!



Stooooooooop!



　The high, loud voice of a girl echoed throughout the guild .
　The figure approached Agito, who was standing still, and tugged on his shoulder.
　The girl looked just as beastly as Agito.
　He had ears like a cat.

"You're trying to fight again!

'Oh?　It's none of your business.

Of course it's there!　Your bad behavior is a problem for the guild as well!

What. Those guys were having a field day.

d*mn it!　You all need to stop Agito if he's on a roll, too!

　This time, he's angry at everyone around him, not just Agito.

"Oh, we're not ......?
......, I tried to stop it, okay?

　Don't lie to me.
　You guys were all hyperventilating.

"...... Huh, d*mn it!　I'm sorry. My agito has been a nuisance to you.

　He did a nice curtsy.

Jesus Christ, I'm in the middle of something.

'Agito!　You better be sorry for yourself!

　Without looking at the words, Agito continued to speak .

'You guys are going to be adventurers now, aren't you?　If that's the case, then you should join the Freyparra rookie competition.

　Oh, my God.
　Let's see what the wisdom says.


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　Frey Perla Rookie of the Year Competition
　An annual tournament for new adventurers in the labyrinth city of Frapara.
　It is a tournament format, and many new adventurers take part in it to test their skills.

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　The guild's reputation will rise and fall depending on how this tournament goes.
　...... I see.

I get it.

Well, I guess I'll join you. It'll be a good opportunity to see Revel.

''It's nice to have a small fry and a genius joining us . The small fry are going to lose without a chance to fight, but I'm hoping that we can fight the geniuses, okay?

Yeah. I'm not really interested in that.

Ha-ha-ha, you're killing me. I'm looking forward to it.





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　Agito and I got into a weird hostile relationship, and then I looked around at various guilds in Flapperra.
　There were many that looked good.

　But in the end, the guild I decided on was the Tempest.

So I guess I ended up back at home.

.......

　I didn't notice it when I first arrived, but there was a faint sign above the door of the guild that said 'The Tempest'.
　The building still shows its age.

　When I opened the door of the guild, Fear was cleaning the guild alone, looking as usual.

''──Huh?　You came back, too!

　Fear's face lit up when he realized we were there.

"Well, I suppose that's how she'll react.

　Kurt let out a subdued laugh.

"Yes. I looked at the various guilds and decided.

'Wow!　I'm so glad!　But why come to our house ......?

"Mr. Lloyd's philosophy was the deciding factor for me. I was attracted to his ability to pursue strength without being driven by talent.

Then you're never going to run away then, are you ......?

Yes, of course.

'Oh?　You're back!

　Mr. Lloyd came out from the back.
　He was so happy to see us that he started drinking heavily.
　I'm wondering if it's really a good place to be.
　...... but it's easier to get around in a guild like this.
　It's easier to get information if you do well at the rookie competition.

''Yes. I look forward to working with you.

Oh. I'm gonna gut you like a motherf*cker.


　That's how we joined the Tempest guild.

　Strict training... ......

　Let's hope so.