After we finished buying some new equipment, we immediately head towards the guild.
[ And here we are, this is the Adventurers Guild at Citrine City. It's pretty big compared to the other guilds of the other countries. ] Yugo-san said while admirably looking at it.
What stood in front of us was a large yellow building. It's the biggest building I've seen in the city so far.
Looking at the large structure, there's one thing that piqued my interest the most.
[ The yellow color represents the city while that symbol drawn on top is from the emblem of the family that owns the Guild. ] Katherine-san explained.
[ There's a family that owns the guild? ]
I thought adventurers guilds are supposed to be owned by a company or the country itself.
[ You didn't know? they control almost all the adventurers' guilds in the world. They are also the most wealthy, most powerful, and most known family in the world, so as they say. ] added Yugo-san.
Wow... owning the adventurers guild would of course make you rich, but being the richest and the most powerful?
[ Must be nice... ]
[ Of course, they can even build their own country with that kind of money and power, not to mention that they can also control all of the adventurers. They can already have them as their own private army if they want to. ]
[ Wow... the richest family in the world. I wonder if I can ever have the chance to meet them. ]
[ Well, people say that only royalties are allowed to meet them. We're adventurers, we work for them, but we haven't even seen the face of anyone from their family. ]
[ Well anyway, let's go inside now. We're just wasting time here. ]
[ Ah, by the way, Haruto-kun. ] Yugo-san whispered as he leaned towards me again.
[ The guild master... is Katherine-sama's uncle. It might be dangerous acting too close with Katherine-sama inside the guild. ]
[ Huh...!? do-don't worry, I won't try something so dangerous... ] I nervously whispered back.
[ That's right. Just so you know, the guild master will no doubt kill anyone who dares to hurt his niece. ]
[ I-is that so...? ]
Sounds very scary...
[ What are you talking about, Yugo? ]
[ No-nothing...! ]
[ Anyway, Haruto, just follow our lead and you'll be fine. ] Katherine-san said as she then opened the door and walked towards the inside.
Yugo-san and I then followed.
As we're finally able to go inside, a bunch of adventurers welcomed us with dark gazes.
[ Hey... look at that... Katherine and Yugo-san brought a new guy. ]
[ Look at that guy's look. Is he from a different race or something? ]
[ Not human? ]
[ Idiot! do you think that a noble girl would bring a guy from a different race with her? ]
[ But he doesn't look that strong.]
[ Must be an errand boy.]
All kinds of chatters and comments immediately broke out inside.
[ They really mistook me for an errand boy... I guess I can still accept that but for them to also mistook my race... ] I muttered to myself.
I looked around, everyone seems to be focusing their gazes towards me.
I felt a cold chill from the back as we walked past them.
Deciding to just ignore their fierce gazes, I continued following behind Yugo-san and Katherine-san until we finally reach the counter.
[ oh! Katherine-sama, what can I do for you today? ]
Those words came from the receptionist. Her face is beautiful and her hair is long and colored blue which adds to her appeal.
[ Well, I have someone here who wants to register as an adventurer. He's... he's a friend of mine... ]
...
...
...
[ [ Ehhh...!!!??? ] ]
[ Did I hear that correctly...!? ]
[ Hey... I'm dreaming, right...? ]
[ Now this is interesting... ]
Different kinds of reactions came from everyone inside and it instantly made the guild noisy.
I guess being friends with this girl really is that big of a deal.
[ I-is that so!? the-then, we can arrange that now! So, is that the guy? ]
She pointed at me while looking at me so intently as if she's trying to analyze every single part of my body.
[ Yes he is, why don't you introduce yourself Haruto-kun? ]
[ Ah... yes, My name is Haruto Yuki. I'm from a different country, that's why my appearance is like this, but I hope you treat me well. ] I introduce myself as such.
[ Is that so? then - ]
The receptionist took out a dark-colored orb inside her small room, she then put it down in front of both us.
[ Can you please touch this orb with both hands. This magical orb will not only measure your magic capacity, but it can also show us your magical aptitudes. ]
[ Is that so? then... ]
I followed her instructions and put both my hands on top of the orb.
[ hmm...? ] the receptionist tilted her head.
She seems to be a little confused about something.
[ Is it not working...? ] Yugo-san muttered.
[ No... there's no way this magical orb is not working... ]
[ ...Then what's the problem...? ]
[ It looks like... Haruto-kun... has zero magical capacity... ]
[ [ Huh...? ] ]
[ And from the looks of it... Haruto-kun also doesn't have any magical aptitudes... ]
Wait -
Does that mean I can't use any magic...?
No, Clair didn't give me anything in the first place so I might still be considered as a normal person from japan with no magical powers.
But... after I got summon, my physical strength increased to a hundred times...
I didn't think of it much until now, but what was that about...-
[[[ Bwahahahaha!!! ]]]
Suddenly, the crowd behind us burst and started to laugh.
[ I can't believe it...! I haven't seen any human who doesn't have any powers! ]
[ What is that about...? Is my guess correct that he's from a different race? ]
[ Interesting... ]
...
[ Just ignore them Haruto-kun. ] Yugo-san said while crossing both of his arms.
I followed Yugo-san's advice and decided to ignore them.
Until -
[ Hahahaha! This must be a joke! ]
[ Mm...? ]
Out of nowhere, the voice of one guy dominated everyone's laughter.
He has red hair and he's an Ikemen.
( note: Ikemen = Handsome Guy/Boy )
[ Hey, Katherine, here I am trying so hard... You call me "thrash" but what about that guy!? I'm much much better than him! ] he said as he started to walk towards me.
[ Hey... stop that kid... ]
Before I can ready myself, Yugo-san suddenly blocked his path.
[ You... don't worry, once Katherine becomes mine, you will become my servant too... ]
[ This kid... ] Yugo-san angrily muttered as he looks down on him.
[ I don't know what Katherine saw in that guy, but Katherine will surely be mine. It just really makes me jealous to see my future wife getting "friendly" with another man. ]
[ Stop this... ]
[ What? as if you can do anything about me! I'm already Rank-B! it's just a matter of time before I'll turn into Rank-S, and when that happens, I'm sure I will have enough fame to make Katherine mine! ]
Haah... I've had enough of this...
Really... I didn't expect the people of the guild to be this troublesome...
It feels like I'm back to when I'm still doing sports...
All the pressure from the people watching, especially from those who expect you to get something... it's irritating...
[ ...Hey, can you please stop this. I don't really care about what you're saying but I think Katherine-san and Yugo-san are already troubled by what you're doing, aren't you embarrassed at all? you're saying all these kinds of weird stuff... ]
[ ...wha-wha-what did you say!? ]
[ Huh...? I thought I made sure you can hear what I said... ]
[ You Bastard!!! ]
After shouting from the top of his lungs, he took his sword out from its sheath and he dashed towards me.
I readied myself and -
SFX: BAM!! BANG!!!
The guy that was just about to attack me was sent flying 10 meters away from us.
Wha... what happened...?
[ I think that's enough to stop that fool. ]
As the deep heavy voice was heard inside the guild, everyone became silent.
[ ...Yu-Yugo-san!? ]
In the blink of an eye, Yugo-san is now standing where the guy earlier was standing at before he suddenly got blasted.
I looked at the guy who was blasted away. His whole body is sticking on the wall, his clothes are all torn apart and he's now fully covered in blood.
[ Di-did you kill him!? ]
[ Nah, that wasn't enough to kill him. ]
[ ...You... you bastard slave! you'll receive punishment for this! ]
Uwahh... he can still talk...
[ Don't worry, I got permission from my master. ]
[ wha-what!? Ka-Katheri - ]
Before he can finish the name he was about to say, he lost consciousness.
[ The fool... no matter what kind of influence you might get from this country, you will not be able to get the hand of my master. ]
This guy... Yugo-san... is strong...!
I thought, as I look at his large back that is only made up of muscles.
[ Anyway, it seems like Haruto will not be able to take the regular test. How about I evaluate him myself? ] Katherine-san broke the silence as she said those words to the receptionist.
[ ...Ye-yes! I will request that matter to the assistant guild master! You can test him already i-if you want to! ] the receptionist-san said nervously.
[ Ahh... right... I forgot that uncle is in another country... ] Katherine-san muttered.
[ Anyways... I trust you can deal with this mess, right? ] she said to the receptionist with a cold gaze.
[ ye-yes! ]
[ I guess we just wasted our time going to the guild... Haruto. ]
After calling my name, it was my turn to look at her fierce gaze.
[ Ye-yes! ] feeling the pressure from Katherine-san's voice, my voice stuttered.
I readied myself to any sharp words she might say -
[ I... I wi-will evaluate you my-myself! pre-prepare you-yourself, Ha-Haruto-kun! ]
[ Ehh...? ]
Is it just me or Katherine-san went back to being Dere-dere...?
[[[ Eeeehhh!!!??? ]]]