Cayden used the concealing spell that was taught to him by a stranger. In front of other people, he is just a normal handsome man and not a flower boy. The whole mansion was shocked seeing another face, which is Cayden, I lied to them and said that I used a concealing magic to change the appearance of him before. That the man they are seeing now is the real face of Cayden. The maids became sad but their fantasies are not to be bothered since Cayden still appears handsome.
While Cayden and I are alone, I wanted to ask how did Silvester found out our secret, that they are royals from the kingdom of Eleanor.
"Did you tell my brother who you really are? I mean did you tell him that you were a prince before?" I asked.
"No milady, why would I tell him that? If he ask me, then I might say it to him but he didn't. I thought you told him our current condition, milady." Cayden said.
"I didn't tell him, although I was planning to but I didn't. So, how did he find out that you are a prince before?" I ask to myself.
I need to find out how did Silvester knows the secret, because what if some other people will also find out Cayden's secret. My entire family will be in danger.
"Perhaps it is about the crest imprinted behind our ears. It actually indicates that we are royals from Eleanor, milady." Cayden said.
Right. Why I didn't notice that? I did see a crest behind their ears before but it was concealed with magic. Silvester, doesn't know such trick like that. Did Corra taught him that? I should strengthen the spell then. Cayden refused to hide the crest but in the end he still obeyed.
The next day, I went out to the town to buy some things. Cayden and Bell went with me. People are staring at us because I was wearing the Winters's household crest. It actually indicating that I am from a very high noble family. People in our rank are seldom being seen in the market. Although, they are going out often but they never walk around like what I am doing.
While I was shopping, I noticed a place where a lot of people are gathering.
"What is that place?" I asked.
"Oh, that milady, it is a guild, milady. All adventurers get their jobs in there." Bell answered.
"What is an adventurer?"
"Milady, adventurers are people who are doing special missions that is being requested by other people. Normally, they are receiving money for certain missions that is being completed. They are the people who are not bound by any kingdom." Bell explained.
"What do you mean by that?" I wondered. How is that possible? How can they pass the borders?
"It means that they travel around the world and they are not a resident of a certain kingdom. If ever they are indeed under the law of this certain kingdom then it means that this adventurer is an S-rank adventurer. S-ranks are very powerful and there are only few of them. Since they are bound to a certain kingdom, if the king summons them to enter a battlefield then they are obliged to obey." Bell answered.
"What are the benefits that an S-rank adventurer will get from the being under the rule of a certain kingdom?" I asked.
"Usually, adventurers are common people and if they are S-rank they can get a noble status. The highest that they can be is being an Earl." Bell said.
"So, what if a noble becomes an adventurer?" I asked.
"I have never heard a noble becoming an adventurer. Most nobles doesn't want to work under people, Milady." Bell said.
"Really, that's interesting." I said.
That night I couldn't sleep thinking of becoming an adventurer. The guards of the mansion are enough to protect my family. Besides, Arthur will be sent to the North in three months' time. I don't want to be here doing nothing. I not an average noble lady who only loves to make themselves pretty.
The next day, I decided to tell to my father that I should be an adventurer. He looked at me and didn't say a thing. Mother also didn't say a word, usually she is good at objecting every decisions that I made. Instead, they simply ask my reason of becoming an adventurer. The truth is I am just pretty bored. Without a single thought, my parents actually allowed me to become an adventurer. Are they really serious about it? Because I am not joking.
"Are you serious?" I jolted out of shock and happiness.
"Yes… being an adventurer will actually make you busy and we might as well prevent you from destroying the whole mansion. However, you can only have your adventure after your brother enters the North." Father said.
"The truth is, I don't want you to be an adventurer but in our current situation right now, I think this is the best option." Mom said.
"What situation?" I asked. Why did mother mention about our situation? Is there something wrong?
"Nothing… I am saying that our situation right now is not stable. You created a lot of problem during your stay here. Your father and I have to at least clean all the mess you did." Mother added.
"I'm sorry for that… but I am so excited for becoming an adventurer. I can travel around."
"Yes… but you are bringing Cayden with you." Father added.
What? Why should I bring Cayden with me? I can handle myself. I don't need a dead weight to carry. Cayden can stay here with them.
"I know what you are thinking but bring Cayden with you. Your brother sent me a letter and I guess its time for you to leave the this mansion once again. Bring Cayden with you or you are not going anywhere." Father said.
"Dear… it is not right for a woman to travel with a man." Mom said.
"My wife, Cayden is a strong man, he can protect Silvestine out of danger. Besides Cayden is her slave." Father added.
"But dear… people will create another rumor." Mom said.
"My decision is final… bring Cayden with you or you are not going to be an adventurer." Father decided. He is serious, this is the first time I have seen him this strict.
I decided to tell Cayden about being an adventurer. Then it means that I will be with him until I decided not to be an adventurer anymore. This is such a drag. I wanted to travel alone, but in the end, I am with a certain someone.
While waiting for the day that I can finally become an adventurer, I told Cayden that he must know how to be a butler. So, he went under the training of being a proper butler. I should make a good use of him, right?
One month before we are going to escort Arthur to the north, Cayden and I went into a guild to register as adventurers. Obviously, I dress like a common person and I wore my concealing magic to hide my face. Being with the guild, I felt that I am being revive. Obviously, I won't register my name. I used the screen name of Silvy and Cayden is just his name. We went inside the ability center to identify which branch we are going to be.
After the test, I am identified as a mage and Cayden as a warrior.
"Miss Silvy, according to our mana test you can be as good as S-rank mage but you still haven't contributed to the guild that's why we are putting you under C-class, same as sir Cayden. Both of you are outstanding. It must be hard being a freelance adventurer. Why did you registered now?" The secretary asked.
"I actually don't care about the ranking it is just that I want to go around and slaying people who I think deserve to die in my hand." I said with a smile. I am actually leaving an impression that they should not mess with me.
The secretary looked at me with teary eyes. Did I say something wrong? I did want them to be intimidated but somehow I feel her from being scared. She is actually talking with the mass murderer of the North.
"Is that so miss Silvy, but we do have a policy that no killing among guild members." The secretary mentioned.
"Oh… that's alright. I don't intend killing innocent people and besides this is not the only guild, right?" I added.
"Yes, miss Silvy, there are also other guilds outside the kingdom. But please don't go around killing people or else you might suffer the consequences." She warned me. Well, she is right but there is no one that will stop me.
"Don't worry, I won't kill my own people." I stopped. "Except if they really deserve to die." I continued.
The secretary sighed and she both registered Cayden and I to enter the guild. We are now both adventurers. The secretary gave us the card and she also said that we can team up if we want. That is obvious since Cayden will always follow me. We formed a team of two. Actually, teams are supposed to be five members but since we are actually higher from our designated rank, the guild master allowed us to form a team of two.
They also explained that if we want to go outside the border, we can just show the guild card and we can just pay the toll fee. Adventurers' are not obliged to get authorization letter from an acting governor of a certain place. That is one of their privileges.