Chapter 64: The Profession of an Appraiser - Part 1!
"May I ask one more question?"
Kanna inquired.
"Sure, what is it?"
"If it's difficult to answer, you don't have to, but what is this 'Curse: Language Restriction'?"
Ah, that.
It's a curse that was cast on me as I was about to die during a battle with a sorcerer in the past. It prevented me from using a certain form of language.
In my case, it's honorifics.
So I can only speak in a casual tone with friends.
I explained with a touch of falsehood.
"It's more troublesome than you can imagine. 'Removal' seems to be something only the one who cast the curse can do, but since they're dead, it's impossible for me forever."
I can't tell the truth.
"I didn't know there was such a curse. But curses can't be concealed by 'Concealment,' so you need to be careful."
Is that so?
I didn't know that curses couldn't be concealed by 'Concealment.'
Certainly, depending on the type of curse, it can harm people.
Since 'Curse: Compensation for Unique Skill of Blessings' claims that no one can see it, it should be fine, but...
"If you have the 'Curse' deciphered and can prove that it's not a problem, you can get an 'Authentication Certificate.' It's useful when traveling."
There's even something like that! That's convenient.
"Where can you get that certificate issued?"
"Well, around here, it would be in the royal capital or the magic city."
"... It's not possible in this town, I guess."
"Yes, unfortunately."
Afterward, I heard various things from Kanna.
Naturally, it was very interesting because she told me things I didn't know before.
Kanna is an 'S-Rank Appraiser,' and apparently, you can only call yourself an appraiser if you pass the 'Appraiser Examination,' which happens twice a year.
There are ranks from SSS to C, and you can take the examination for each rank up to three times in a lifetime.
Certainly, there might be those who falsely claim to be 'appraisers.'
There are also examinations for 'Mages' and 'Swordsmen,' but the adventurer guild's rank is more trustworthy, and it seems there's little point in obtaining those, so there are fewer applicants.
Is it an examination for exam enthusiasts?
Kanna herself was from a poor commoner family. Due to famine, she left her village to work in the royal capital to make ends meet.
It happened that her workplace was with an appraiser, and during her free time at night, she studied and took the 'Appraiser Examination,' eventually reaching the rank of 'S-Rank Appraiser.'
Kanna referred to her workplace appraiser as 'Master.'
Hearing the word 'Master' reminds me of a pair of elementary school kids...
In my past life, too, when I went to work in a company after moving to the city, I was mocked for being a high school graduate among many college graduates.
During my free time outside of work, I studied to obtain more qualifications, so I had a good impression of Kanna.
My efforts weren't rewarded, but I hope hardworking people find happiness.
"Takuto-san, how about trying the examination?"
"Well, if I feel like it, I might give it a shot."
"Your 'Appraisal Eye' level is about the same as mine, so if you pass the written part, you'll undoubtedly pass the practical."
"Thanks. By the way, what's the content of the examination like?"
I was curious about the level of the appraiser examination.