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You kick them out?

Yeah, the guys we don't need in our guild.

A lot of guilds have been doing it lately.

Maybe we should, too.

Do it, Mister Guildmaster of the Beast's Fangs.

Kicking people out is great.

Your personnel expenses go down,

and you don't have to look at their stupid faces anymore.

All right!

Then I'll kick someone out, too!

That was a lot of work.

Another successful monster-slaying quest.

You guys are back already?

All we found were weaklings.

They're so lucky they get to fight.

I've never fought before.

I've focused on enhancing weapons and equipment

as an enchanter during my time with the guild.

Hey, Rein. Quit looking around the room and do your job.

Right, sorry.

This ain't bad at all.

With your enchantments, even an ordinary sword becomes a legendary blade.

Right?

Oh, right.

Rein, Barrius wanted to see you. Let's go.

The guildmaster?

That shield. That sword.

That armor. That axe.

I enchanted all of them.

I may not go into battle, but I contribute to everyone's achievements.

The guildmaster is asking for me. I wonder what it's about.

Will I get a raise? Or maybe...

an adventurer traveled from far away to ask me to enchant something for them?

You're fired.

With all the powerful weapons and armor we have, we don't need you anymore.

All you can do is enchant items. You can't even fight.

So naturally, you're fired.

Seriously? That doesn't make any sense!

You're fired.

Come on, you heard him.

Get out of here, useless.

I still haven't accepted this!

That's not our problem.

You wanna fight?! Huh?!

Ow...

I may be inexperienced, but that doesn't mean I can't become an adventurer.

Shut up, Rein!

You can't do it!

Nobody wants to adventure with you!

You're just an enchanting one-trick pony!

All our gear's already enchanted!

Of course you're getting cut!

Quit staring, jerk!

Get out of here, loser!

Incompetent!

Go die on the street!

Get outta here!

I thought they were my friends.

Nobody's going to save me?

Well, I've had enough of this shitty guild!

THE LAID-OFF CHEAT-GRANTING MAGE ENJOYS A SECOND LEASE ON LIFE

Where am I?

What am I even saying?

There's no point in moping forever.

If they're going to do whatever they want, then I will, too.

The enchantments I cast enhance weapons and armor

by imbuing them with bonus points, a special type of mana.

And...

Dispel all the enchantments I cast

on the weapons and armor of the 512 members of the Beast's Fangs.

I can take back the points I've granted.

These are all bonus points I gave to everyone else.

I can't leave them like this. I need to put them in something.

This is all I've got on me.

COPPER SWORD (CHEAP)

Okay, let's test it.

I still have 3,033 points left.

Then this is a Copper Sword +10,000.

What should I put points into next?

Armor or a shield? But I don't have either.

There.

Plain Clothes +3,033.

I bet they offer more protection than standard armor now.

I've enhanced my sword and clothes.

I may be inexperienced, but I should be able to fight with just these.

I've never taken a break from working until now.

I always wanted to take it easy and try adventuring, too.

I could do both now.

I'll earn money adventuring for a guild

and then enjoy my freedom!

EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT IT'S LIKE WHEN NOTHING GOES RIGHT, BUT WHAT DO I DO WHEN THAT HAPPENS? WHY, IT'S OBVIOUS! I RUN AND SCREAM MY HEAD OFF!

KINGDOM OF ZELUGE

Excuse me.

I'm looking for an adventurer's guild other than the Beast's Fangs.

This is a bakery.

At least buy something.

Okay, I'll take a croissant.

So, know any guilds?

Can't say I do.

You have a question? Buy something first.

I'll tell you if you buy something.

Buy a mask.

I'm having trouble finding anything.

Hey, you.

Who, me?

Yeah, you.

Who else do you see?

Your money.

Hand it over.

Your equipment and physique don't look like much.

You don't wanna get slugged in the stomach, do you? Hand it over.

I'm wearing enhanced clothes.

I doubt a punch to the stomach would hurt at all.

I want to test the defense of my Plain Clothes +3,033!

Hey!

What do you two think you're doing?!

Huh?

Who the hell are you?

It doesn't matter who I am. Your behavior is the bigger problem.

What? We're just talking to our friend.

I-In any case, I'm calling for help.

What was that, bitch? You wanna get beaten first?

Wait.

You're dealing with me.

Thanks for the help, but step back.

I want to get punched in the stomach right now!

What is he saying?

Wait, that'll hurt a lot! Don't do it!

Shut up! Just let me let them punch me!

Let you let them... What are you saying?!

You wanna get punched in the stomach, huh?!

It doesn't hurt.

- Ow! That's hard as hell!

- AAAAAUGH

- Why are you horrified, too?!

You'll pay for this, brat!

We'll get you!

Do you have a metal plate under there?

I enhanced my clothes with 3,033 bonus points.

Yeah, yeah. A likely story.

Are you an adventurer?

Yeah. I'm Rein.

I'm Nina.

By the way, Nina, are there any adventurer's guilds around here?

You're looking for a guild?

Then why not join the Blue Crystals?

I've never heard of them. Are they really from around here?

Yes, we are! I'm a receptionist for the Blue Crystals!

If you'd like, I can go with you.

I'm on my way back right now.

I see. In that case, lead the way.

Try not to be surprised, though.

By what?

You'll see when we get there.

DECREPIT

Disappointed? Changed your mind about joining us?

No, Nina. I'll register as an adventurer here.

What?! Really?!

Yeah.

You'll register as an adventurer with us?!

I already said I would!

Master, big news!

Someone would like to register with the guild!

What?! No way!

Are you sure it's not the usual, "This isn't the Beast's Fangs?

You're a different guild? Never mind," and then they leave?

I want to join your guild because I left the Beast's Fangs.

Yes! Nice work, Nina!

I'm Elsie, guildmaster of the Blue Crystals.

Nice to meet you.

Yo.

Well, I'll be working in the back.

If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Elsie is happy to lend an ear anytime.

Take care of the rest, Nina.

Okay.

That's all on intermediary fees and rewards.

Sign here, and you'll be registered as an adventurer.

Got it.

Wait, this isn't the Beast's Fangs?

Of course it isn't. Just look at this dump.

Hey!

We'll let you choose. Hand over your money, or we'll destroy the place.

Wh-What?

The job we accepted here the other day was awful.

We'll forgive you if you pay us.

Or you can hand that guy over.

Let's do that.

Okay, step outside.

Sure.

Wait, Rein!

What are you going to do?

They seem to have business with me.

You really shouldn't do this!

You're only strong against stomach punches, right?

Don't worry. I took two guys on earlier, too.

I'm sure I can handle these two—

We're here to pay you back, brat!

We heard what you did to our friend!

Who do you think we are, punk?!

Rein, run! You won't get off with just a stomach punch this time!

It's okay, Nina.

I thought something like this might happen and prepared the ultimate weapon.

It's tiny!

There's no way! You can't fight with that!

It's tiny! What even is that?!

This has been enchanted with 10,000 bonus points.

Small doesn't always mean weak. Right, Nina?

What can you even do with that tiny sword?!

Hey! Stop pulling on me, Nina!

What was that?

What's his deal?

He's crazy.

He's a monster! Run!

Rein, what did you just do?

I just swung my sword a little.

What are you talking about?

No bystanders got caught in the blast.

I see. That's good.

Yeah, seriously!

You just need to be careful going forward, Rein.

Master!

I will.

You're a member of the Blue Crystals now.

Our members will help you and teach you things.

Some of them have been adventuring for a long time.

That's right. I'm sure you can learn to use your power well.

I see!

Rein.

You're going to become an incredible adventurer.

Welcome to the Blue Crystals.

The Blue Crystals covered the 1,000 gold needed

to repair the street and buildings you destroyed.

O-One thousand?!

How many years of earnings is that for me?

Don't worry.

You can pay it back while working for me.

Oh, that works!

Nina, got any jobs that pay 1,000 gold?

Rein, you can't do quests like that without experience.

Nina, we've got that job we've been ignoring.

Master, I really don't think Rein's ready for that.

What are you talking about?

Dragon slaying.

Dra...

We received the request two weeks ago.

The client has reached out to other guilds, too,

but everyone's busy, so no one's accepted it.

A dragon!

But you're not ready for that.

Most adventurers can't beat a dragon.

Typically, people don't take on dragons without a few years of experience, so...

Why not take on the dragon? Go for it.

I'll be working in the back.

Please, Master...

The client's waiting, right?

Someone's gotta go.

He's going to slay a dragon while dressed like he's taking a dog on a walk?

He can't be serious.

Nina, my equipment alone makes me pretty strong.

This sword has 10,000 bonus points.

These clothes have 3,033 bonus points.

They should be stronger than steel armor.

If you're worried, try stabbing me with a knife!

I can't do that!

It's true.

It's stronger than steel armor.

Right?

Thanks! Did you see that, Nina?

You should be angry she hit you with a sword.

By the way, who are you?

I'm Lily. Lily Flambert.

Lily Flambert?

Nina, if you're worried about sending him by himself, I'll go with him.

But Lily, you...

I'll be fine, Nina.

Have you forgotten that I'm an S-rank adventurer?

I'm D-rank.

Yeah, I wouldn't bother telling people about your shitty rank.

Now, let's go. Rein, was it?

Yeah.

Wait, wait! I need to confer with the master—

Huh? Hey!

This city has changed a lot.

Lily Flambert is a swordsman who became the youngest S-rank adventurer ever.

Her name is known across the continent.

When she was seven, she slew five low-level dragons.

When she was twelve, she tamed and rode a mid-level dragon.

She eventually became powerful enough to defeat high-level dragons by herself,

but for the past few years, we've heard nothing of her exploits.

I'd heard rumors about you being crippled or dead,

but you've been here all along, huh?

I'm right here. You don't need to tell me my life story.

What's an adventurer like you doing with the Blue Crystals?

It's a good guild.

That's true. Thanks for coming with me, Lily.

I don't deserve your thanks.

If you'd gone alone and died, the guild would be in trouble.

They'd be criticized for sending a total novice by himself to slay a dragon.

That's why I'm going with you.

I focused on enchanting, so I've never fought before.

Let me know if you need any enchantments.

That's a magic sword.

Correct.

It's unsigned, but it's a powerful blade forged using magic techniques.

In that case...

Lily?

I don't need your enchantments.

Let's hurry.

SEVERAL HOURS LATER...

Looks like a mid-level dragon.

A dragon?! Where?!

It's not here.

I can just tell from the scale of the damage.

Wow, Lily! You're a real adventurer!

I just know from experience.

You'll pick things up while adventuring whether you like it or not.

Let's hurry!

Where are you going?

To the dragon! Dragon, dragon, go, go!

It's not that way. It's this way.

You know that from experience, too?

Stop shouting about everything!

Lily!

What now?

Soon.

It could appear at any time.

What's wrong, Lily?

Just ignore me.

Go slay the dragon or whatever it is you want to do.

I can't do that.

If you're not feeling well, let's leave so we can rest.

Rein, you don't know what I've been doing these past two years, do you?

I sure don't.

You want to know what I was doing?

I was doing nothing!

Huh? Wh-What are you talking about?

You weren't doing anything?

You defeated low-level dragons at seven, tamed mid-level dragons at twelve,

and became the youngest S-rank adventurer ever, right?

You stupid idiot!

Shut up, shut up, shut up!