For the first time, I was given permission to go outside of the church.
Of course, it meant that I would be escorted by Milly and Nina.
As we were going outside the outer walls of the territorial capital, Sarah gave me a child's leather armor, a robe, and a short sword as a weapon.
I wore the equipment I was given in my room.
''Cain-sama, you look very nice.''
It's Sylvia, the maid, who is always ready to compliment me.
'It's your first time outside, and it can be dangerous even around the outer walls, so please be very careful.
Yeah, I know. I know. I'll be careful, because if I get hurt, they're not going to let me out, so I'll be careful.
I got my gear together and went outside.
My mother, Sarah, and my sister, Rayne, were waiting for me.
'Cain, you look great. Even though you are practicing your magic, there are still magical beasts out there. Be careful.
Mr. Cain, tell me a story about when you were out there!
'Mother, I'll be off then. I'll be back by evening.
I follow Millie and Nina on foot.
Passing through the gate of the grounds, the two of them took me to walk through the territorial capital.
The main street was paved with cobblestones and there were many stalls that looked like stalls.
The people outside were bustling and I could tell that this city was thriving. I was convinced that my father was a supremely decent lord, but I was scurrying around, looking around at all the new things.
''If you're scurrying around so much, you look like someone from the country. Since your parents are lords, you should just keep your nose to the grindstone.
No, even though he's the son of a lord, he's the third son. And I plan to be an adventurer when I grow up.
''You're only five years old, but there's something unchildlike about you. At that age, if my parents were lords, I can only imagine them being more pushy.
'I was educated by my parents that they were aristocrats because of their lordship. The tax revenue goes up because of the prosperity of the fiefs. That's how we're fed.
''The lord here is well known in the guild because of his good government. We moved here from other cities. It's safe, and the forest is nearby, so we get a lot of requests for guilds.
Yeah. It's a great place to live. Great food.
They both seem to think this city is good for them. That means your father's policies are working.
I walk away, satisfied.
'Oh, if we're going out to the outer walls, can we stop by the guild once? Maybe there might be some information about the outside world.
I want to go to the guild!
Cain's eyes light up and he answers immediately.
He walks through the city and sees a sign with a sword crossed over a shield. It's a large building in its own right.
He opens the door and enters.
There is a receptionist at the front, and on the right, a form that appears to be a request is posted on a bulletin board.
On the left, there is a waiting area and a place that looks like a restaurant.
Even though it was still morning, some adventurers were already drinking.
The three of us continued on to the reception desk.
'Rudy, can I ask you a few questions?
The dog-eared beast of a receptionist looks up and answers with a smile.
'Oh my goodness, it's not Millie. What's up with you today?
I thought we'd do some training outside the outer walls, to see if there were any hexenbiests out there.
'Then there's nothing new to tell you, except that there's a horn-rabbit and the occasional wolf. But still, you've got a lovely little one with you today. Have you taken an apprentice?
Millie walks up to the receptionist, Rudy, and speaks in a whisper.
'I have a request now, my lord's son. I'm going to go out now to train him.'
Rudy hurriedly stood up and bowed to Cain.
He's a child dressed as an adventurer, he didn't expect it to be his lord's child.
''Oh, my apologies for this. I didn't know you were your son, I am a receptionist in the Adventurer's Guild, my name is Rudy.''
'My name is Cain von Silford. I'm only five years old and can't register as an adventurer yet, but I plan to become an adventurer when I turn ten. I hope you'll take care of me then.
'Oh, you're so polite. Feel free to call me Rudy.
Well, I'm off.
Millie and the others headed straight for the exit of the guild.
They were approached by one of the adventurers who was drinking in the dining area.
''Hey! Hey, isn't that Millie? What's up with that kid? Let's have a drink together, not babysitting.
Yeah, yeah. Why don't you just leave the kid alone and have a drink over here? You can keep going with me for the night. I'll satisfy you.
Millie and Nina both look at each other in disgust.
'We are in the middle of a commission, if you want a drinker, you should go to a whorehouse.
She returned the words with a disinterested look.
As we were about to leave, a man grabbed Nina's arm.
"Can't you listen to us?
I'm not letting you go.
Millie says.
'Oh? Do you have a problem with a C-rated Master Cross? You guys are a class D, right? All you have to do is listen to your superiors and pour with them!
It's like a temptress! Cain couldn't help but feel woozy.
But he can't go out like this for any length of time.
''I'm sorry. I'm going to leave with you now, can you let go?
Cain quickly steps forward and slaps the arm of the man holding Nina.
He has the blessing of a warrior god and also has physical skills. It's a power that doesn't seem very five years old.
It's a good idea. You're a little kid. What do you think you're doing? You're not allowed. I'll teach you a lesson!
Cross was struck on the arm and struck at Cain.
Cain used his body art to sidestep a step on the verge. As it is, he gets into his opponent's pocket and kicks him on the inside of the knee.
'I will never forgive this kid! Die!
He pulled his sword from its scabbard and cut at it.
''Oh no! !!!!''
Millie yells out, but maybe it's because she's been drinking and her sword muscles aren't great and she avoids it easily.
She pulls out her shortsword, which is still in its scabbard, and strikes her opponent in the jaw with the scabbard.
The opponent turns white and falls straight down.
All around us are stunned, albeit drunk, that a C-class adventurer has been knocked down by a five-year-old.
'What are you doing!!!!'
Suddenly there was a loud shout and everyone there turned towards the voice.
There stood a man in his forties or so with a shaved head who was completely different from the fallen adventurers.
''Guildmaster!''
Rudy, the receptionist, spoke up.
'It's Rudy, what's going on? Explain.
Rudy explained what had been going on.
'I see, carry the one lying there for now. I'll give him a little workout later.
Then he turned to me and grinned.
''Third son of a lord, or if you're going to be an adventurer in the future, you're welcome. If you're that strong at the age of five, you might even make it to the S rank.
He patted Cain's head, then laughed and withdrew to the back of the room.
'I'm sorry, Cain-sama. My Gilmouth has always been like that.''
Apologetically, Rudy, the receptionist, bows her head.
''It's fine. It's nice to be a friendly guild master. And I'm not injured. Besides, I wanted to get out of the house as soon as possible.''
Cain. Thank you.
Nina kneels down and hugs him.
She was surprised to be hugged and smelled a bit nice, which made Cain grimace.
She was a bit slender, just an elf, and her breasts were a bit lacking in volume, which was a shame.
'We're done talking, let's go outside for now.
After leaving the guild, the three of us walked towards the gate.
''And by the way, Cain, you can use swords and magic, but you can also do physical arts.
Cain. Strong.
I practiced at home with a book!
''A C-ranked adventurer won't be easily defeated just by reading and training. Just be careful because you don't know what you'll find when you go out there.
Mr. Millie, I understand.
I'll protect you, Cain. Don't worry.
Nina is going to protect you. Unlike Millie, she doesn't say too many unnecessary things, but she's kind.
'Thank you, Nina!
I return the smile.
We walked through the gate as we talked. There was a gatekeeper, but Millie was there to talk to me.
As expected, I wouldn't be able to stop the lord's son, and it can't be helped.
Even so, it was only the gate of the territorial capital, and it was quite large. The outer wall also continued about five meters high.
Finally, we were able to get out.
Once we passed through the gate, the streets were straightened out and the grasslands were spread out.
It's been five years since I was born, and two years since I became self-conscious, but this is my first adventure.
Cain couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat.