Strongest Swordman’s Re:START - Chapter “Hello. You must be the adventurers that accepted my request.” The following morning, a guy was waiting for Merc, Foldia, and Svemir when they arrived at the scheduled location. The man appeared to be in his mid-thirties. He was undoubtedly younger than Merc, being in the same age range as Foldia. If one considered the inside rather than the outside, that was. The man then proceeded to introduce himself as Edin. He was from the Kirel Village and had come to Logholt to work for a few months. “To think it’s already been three months since I came to Logholt. I was just getting used to the work here…” Edin said with a dejected expression. In response, Svemir didn’t waste any time inquiring. “Wat bout yar work?” “Since I don’t know when I’ll be able to come back I decided to quit. It was possible to take an extended leave, but I might stay in Kirel for a while.” “Hm. There must be something big brewing for ya to go back.” “My wife and child are in Kirel. However, the regular letters that I got from them suddenly stopped all of a sudden. There’s no reply no matter how many letters I send. I’m worried sick that something might have happened.” Edin described his situation. This, in turn, aroused Merc’s interest. “How long has it been since the last letter?” “About a month, I guess. Typically, they would arrive once every week, or once every two weeks at the latest.” Since Edin regarded Merc as being younger than himself, his tone was warmer when he spoke than when he had spoken with Svemir. Merc, in turn, seemed unconcerned about it and replied with a simple nod. “So in order to return as quickly as possible, you submitted the pricey urgent request?” Foldia asked, just after Edin finished replying to Merc’s question. “Correct. I came to Logholt by myself at first. At the time, I had a difficult time dealing with bandits and Magic Beasts, so this time I made the decision to recruit some adventurers even if it would cost me a bit.” Edin replied with a serious tone. Even though Edin likely thought of Foldia as being younger than himself, he nonetheless made the decision to treat him similarly to how he had treated Svemir. Although she didn’t express it, Merc was a little upset by this. She knew that there was no point in fighting over this, so she simply let it go. “Well since yar in a hurry let’s go! It’s 10 days to Kirel Village… Are ya all ready?” A bulging rucksack stood in front of Edin’s feet, and Merc and Foldia had already made preparations. All of them were ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Thus, the four set out for Kirel Village. Four days had passed since the group had left Logholt. The journey had been uneventful over these days. The only issue thus far was that Edin had been advancing slower than anticipated, but even that was not a cause for alarm if everything else was in order. As anticipated, the group arrived in the Town of Ruho on the fourth day. “Wow. So you’re going to Kirel.” (This chapter is provided to you by Re:Library) (Please visit Re:Library to show the translators your appreciation and stop supporting the content thief!) The group had stopped at a restaurant to eat and rest after reaching Ruho. The owner of the restaurant had spoken to them at that time. The gang had happily informed him where they were heading because they had no need to keep it a secret. But they didn’t anticipate his response. “What’s wrong with Kirel Village?” “Nothing… You can reach it in a week’s time. That is if you go through the Goldless Tunnel.” “The Goldless Tunnel? Do you mean the tunnel that runs through this big mountain?” Merc inquired, pulling out the map the guild had given her and pointing to what looked like a tunnel. “That’s the one. The place that you’re pointing at is the so-called, Goldless Tunnel.” the restaurant owner said. “Oh, I know it. I passed through it the first time I went to Logholt. It is fairly wide and very bright thanks to the magic illumination apparatus installed throughout it.” Edin added, recalling a previous trip through the tunnel. “Normally, traveling through the tunnel would take you to Kirel without problems, but sadly, it has been closed for over a month. You have no choice but to go around.” “What? Has the entrance collapsed or something?” After hearing the owner’s remarks, Foldia asked. Tunnels were less likely to collapse nowadays because of the use of magic and advances in excavation technology, but older ones were still vulnerable to collapse unless they were restored. If the so-called Goldless Tunnel was old, it would not be surprising if it had collapsed and become impassable. The owner, however, shook his head, indicating that was not the case. “The entrance is fine. The Goldless Tunnel is a remnant of the past that was dug out because the mountain was considered to be a gold mine. The mountain ultimately proved to be a dud. Even so, they made the decision to complete the tunnel since they believed it would be a waste of money. Hence the name Goldless Tunnel. Funny, isn’t it.” “That’s an interesting story, indeed. However, if it hasn’t collapsed, why can’t we access it?” The reasoning was totally ludicrous. The tunnel, dubbed the Goldless Tunnel, had unexpectedly yielded gold. Something like that wasn’t easy to believe. “Are you for real? Didn’t you say that nothing was discovered after a thorough investigation, which is why it’s now just a tunnel?” “Well yea, However, it appears that someone did in fact find gold ore within the tunnel and let the local nobles know about it. If there really is a gold vein inside that tunnel, then it will make someone filthy rich. There’s no way the nobles would pass up on such an opportunity.” “Then the reason they closed the tunnel is…” “To carry out an extensive search. It’s expected that it’ll take several months. As a result, getting through is not possible right now.” “That’s terrible…” Edin muttered with a defeated tone as his shoulders fell. The idea of being unable to return to Kirel devastated him. “Say boss, ain’t there a way to get to Kirel without the tunnel? Some kind of detour or something?” Svemir, unable to bear to watch Edin dejected, asked. The owner, though, showed a troubled face. “A detour… To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend it. There are two other ways. One is to leave the town and enter the Chulice Empire. There’s a road there that leads to Kirel. You won’t run into any Magic Beasts and will have a reasonably simple journey if you go that route.” “How much will it slow us down?” “Hm. It’s only a day slower when compared to passing through the Goldless Tunnel.” “That’s amazing! It’s settled then!” Svemir exclaimed. “Perfect! No, wait…” For a brief moment, Edin’s expression brightened. Nevertheless, it quickly sank once more. “Huh? Wat’s wrong?” “You said we’d need to go through the Chulice Empire, correct?” “That’s right. I’m afraid that you can’t use that option as well.” “That’s…” Edin’s complexion grew even worse. Meanwhile, Merc, Foldia, and Svemir were all staring at the owner and Edin, looking confused by what they were saying. (This chapter is provided to you by Re:Library) (If you are reading this from other sites, that means this content is stolen. Please support us by visiting our site.) “Wat do ya mean?” “You’re adventurers so this doesn’t affect you, however, the Chulice Empire started limiting general people’s access to the Empire a few years ago. Without an adventurer’s license, one is required to pay a hefty entrance fee or go through an immigration process which may well take several months or even a whole year. What good is it if you three can go if your client can’t follow you?” “That’s ridiculous!” “I guess luck isn’t on our side.” The owner’s statement left all three of them completely dumbfounded. Although Merc had never visited the Chulice Empire, not even as Estert, she had never heard of such a restriction. She imagined it to be something that had been decided upon after her death. “What’s the other option?” After completely ruling out the option of going to the Chulice Empire, Foldia asked. “To be honest, I don’t advise using that one. Young man, you look pretty tough. What Grade are you?” The owner asked, throwing a question right back at Foldia. Foldia, in turn, smiled and looked at Merc. Don’t you dare tell him! Merc screamed, however, there was no way Foldia could hear her thoughts. Foldia’s cover would be blown right away if he were to accidentally reveal that he was a Grade 1 Adventurer. After all, one could count the number of Grade 1 Adventurers across the whole continent in one’s hands. “Hehe… That’s a secret.” Foldia replied, allaying Merc’s fear. With a smile on his face, he then continued, “However, I’m not weak.” “I can see that much. Then you’ll probably be fine.” Probably persuaded by Foldia’s smile, the owner said. He then proceeded to point at a place on the map. “Look here. You’ll have to go around the right side of the Goldless Tunnel and pass through this tiny forest. However, be warned. Magic Beasts dwell in this forest. Grade 4 Adventurers shouldn’t have any trouble getting through as long as they are skilled. It’s a walk in the park if one is a Grade 3 Adventurer or higher. I assume that you’ll be okay.” “Old man Svemir’s a Grade 3 Adventurer so we’ll be fine.” Foldia exclaimed. “I’m a Grade 6, though…” Foldia’s words drowned out Merc’s hushed response. Everyone then turned their attention to the location the owner was pointing to on the map, ignoring Merc’s remark. (This chapter is provided to you by Re:Library) (Say no to content thief!) Merc, seemingly not affected by it, also turned her attention to the map. “It’ll only take a day to reach Kirel after you’ve passed the forest. That’s all I can tell you. Make sure to get there safely, okay?” “Thank you. Truly. Is there some way we can repay you?” Edin thanked the owner for explaining everything to them. They most likely would have become stuck in front of the Goldless Tunnel if it weren’t for him. “Hahaha! Don’t fret! I’ll add the information fee to your bill. Hahaha! Well then, enjoy.” As he made his way to the restaurant’s back, the owner remarked while laughing heartily. “What a great man.” Foldia remarked while smiling as he observed the owner leave. He was not alone. Svemir, Edin, and even Merc shared his opinion. Later, when the group prepared to leave the restaurant, their bill simply said, “stay safe,” rather than including an additional fee.
The receptionist observed the girl, Merc, as she moved and conversed with the man who had accepted the request earlier.
“Excuse me, could I speak with you for a moment?”
“Ah?”
Brusquely responding, the man, Svemir, turned around. He immediately froze as he saw the person who had called out to him. He certainly hadn’t anticipated being confronted by a beautiful woman inside the Adventurer’s Guild.
Svemir’s appearance wasn’t very remarkable, and he was well past his prime. He likely had no experience being approached by girls.
He was, nonetheless, a skilled adventurer. He immediately moved away and assumed a position that would allow him to stand up at a moment’s notice as soon as Merc, an unfamiliar person, approached him.
“Whad’ya want missy?”
“My name is Merc. I’m an adventurer. I’d like to accompany you on that request you just accepted. Would you be okay with that?”
“Huh? Are ya talking about the escort request to Kirel Village? Why the frick would I let ya come along?”
“Thing is, I’m leaving for the Empire tomorrow. I thought that since I’m going there I might as well pick up a request on the way. However, as fate would have it, there’s only one escort request scheduled for tomorrow. The one you accepted.”
“Is dat so?”
Svemir said, showing a hint of sympathy for Merc’s situation. Keeping in mind to look her over as well. After that, he stroked the beard on his chin. It was obvious to the receptionist that he was thinking lewd things.
That perverted old fart. He’s ******* over young girls again…
The receptionist, who had long been the object of Svemir’s lustful glances, sighed inwardly. She started to regret encouraging Merc to share the request with him.
“This is pure gold. That geezer’s nuts! He’s actually ogling her. This is priceless… Hahaha!”
While Svemir’s actions baffled the receptionist, Merc’s companion, the young, muscular man, was having the time of his life.
The young man seemed to be completely relaxed even though his companion was being gawked at by another man. This made the receptionist more certain that Merc and the man were not actually lovers.
“I don mind taking ya with me. But what are we gonna do bout the reward? How bout 50/50?”
“That sounds good, however, you’re the one that accepted the request first. I’ll be content with 30/70.”
“Oh… A missy who knows her stuff. Fine then. I’ll let ya in. Since ya’re tagging with me, how bout we share a drink at da pub near here? To deepen our friendship that is.”
Svemir said with a smile, after accepting Merc’s plea. Merc, on the other hand, casually turned around and looked at the receptionist and the young man.
“Hey! He says we can join.”
“Wat?”
After being shocked by Merc’s behavior, Svemir’s eyes widened in disbelief when he observed the young man walking toward them while smiling.
“Hey there old man. My name’s Fol. Thanks for having us.”
“Who the fricks are ya?! I only agreed cause I thought only da missy was coming!”
“What? Only me? I’m sorry I didn’t explain myself. Are you worried about the rewards distribution, Mr. Svemir?”
“Huh? Y-Yea! Das right! Ya said dat you’d only take a third, but if this guy takes a third, dat’ll leave me with third as well!”
Svemir yelled, after learning that the young man would be accompanying them. Most likely, Svemir had already forgotten about the client and believed he would be traveling with Merc alone. However, his mood changed immediately upon discovering that a handsome young man would be traveling with them. The part about the reward was simply a farce.
Svemir, however, was unaware that by bringing up the reward as a farce, he had dug his own grave. He was unaware that he had been led to make such a choice.
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“You don’t need to worry about that, old man. I’m not planning on accepting this request. There’s no need to share the reward with me. You can split it between you and Merc. I’m simply going to tag along.”
“Ya don’t want da reward? D-Dat’s…”
There was no reason for Svemir to decline Merc’s request as the reward was no longer an issue. Nonetheless, Svemir was put off by the idea that the young man was going to go with them, so he started grasping at straws, looking for an excuse to decline.
“I-I can’t have someone dat won’t accept the request accompany me… It’ll be problematic. I can’t trust my back to someone like dat… I’d feel uneasy.”
Svemir said, trying to refuse by offering ridiculous reasons. Fol, on the other hand, simply smiled and said,
“Haha. You don’t need to worry about that. Originally, I intended to go to the Empire without taking any requests, but my friend here insisted on accepting one at any cost. If you don’t want to share, then so be it. You’ll just save us the trouble. In the end, it makes no difference whether you accept or decline.”
“I-It makes no difference?”
Svemir’s face went pale when he heard the young man say that. He had never anticipated that the other side would declare that it was irrelevant whether he accepted or not.
Svemir’s brow furrowed. He was most likely contemplating something.
A third of the reward, in his opinion, was a little steep, but having more than one person on an extended escort mission was unquestionably advantageous. The reason for this was that being constantly on guard would definitely wear one out. Additionally, having someone watch over the camp and equipment would be nice.
Furthermore, Merc also played a huge part in all of this.
Likely, Svemir thought Merc and Fol were lovers. Nevertheless, there was nothing wrong with having Merc there as eye candy. Even if Merc had a partner, it would be more enjoyable to have Merc with him rather than having to protect his client by himself.
And if Svemir managed to outwit the young man, he could have the chance to get close to Merc.
“Aight! Ya can both come!”
Svemir said while intentionally frowning. He probably made an effort to appear reluctant to accept. The receptionist, who had known him for a very long time, however, knew that reality was different.
“Really? Thank you so much, Mr. Svemir!” With a smile that was as lovely as any flower, Merc remarked and walked towards the reception.
“No biggie. Hehehe.”
Svemir said as he watched Merc proceed to the reception desk to properly accept the request.
Merc stuck out her tongue and bumped fists with Fol behind Svemir’s back without him seeing.
Oh my. Did they plan everything? I thought she was an innocent tomboy but it seems like I was mistaken. She’s quite the scary one…
The receptionist had assumed that Merc didn’t care about her appearance based on her messy hair and brusque demeanor. However, after seeing this most recent exchange her opinion changed. She realized that Merc did, in fact, realize her value.
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Or at the very least, Merc was aware that she could capture the attention of men.
“Please show me your Adventurer’s License.”
The receptionist was once again taken aback when she was given Merc’s Adventurer’s License.
Clearly, this young woman has a promising future… That is, in more than one way.
Comments for chapter "Chapter “Hello. You must be the adventurers that accepted my request.” The following morning, a guy was waiting for Merc, Foldia, and Svemir when they arrived at the scheduled location. The man appeared to be in his mid-thirties. He was undoubtedly younger than Merc, being in the same age range as Foldia. If one considered the inside rather than the outside, that was. The man then proceeded to introduce himself as Edin. He was from the Kirel Village and had come to Logholt to work for a few months. “To think it’s already been three months since I came to Logholt. I was just getting used to the work here…” Edin said with a dejected expression. In response, Svemir didn’t waste any time inquiring. “Wat bout yar work?” “Since I don’t know when I’ll be able to come back I decided to quit. It was possible to take an extended leave, but I might stay in Kirel for a while.” “Hm. There must be something big brewing for ya to go back.” “My wife and child are in Kirel. However, the regular letters that I got from them suddenly stopped all of a sudden. There’s no reply no matter how many letters I send. I’m worried sick that something might have happened.” Edin described his situation. This, in turn, aroused Merc’s interest. “How long has it been since the last letter?” “About a month, I guess. Typically, they would arrive once every week, or once every two weeks at the latest.” Since Edin regarded Merc as being younger than himself, his tone was warmer when he spoke than when he had spoken with Svemir. Merc, in turn, seemed unconcerned about it and replied with a simple nod. “So in order to return as quickly as possible, you submitted the pricey urgent request?” Foldia asked, just after Edin finished replying to Merc’s question. “Correct. I came to Logholt by myself at first. At the time, I had a difficult time dealing with bandits and Magic Beasts, so this time I made the decision to recruit some adventurers even if it would cost me a bit.” Edin replied with a serious tone. Even though Edin likely thought of Foldia as being younger than himself, he nonetheless made the decision to treat him similarly to how he had treated Svemir. Although she didn’t express it, Merc was a little upset by this. She knew that there was no point in fighting over this, so she simply let it go. “Well since yar in a hurry let’s go! It’s 10 days to Kirel Village… Are ya all ready?” A bulging rucksack stood in front of Edin’s feet, and Merc and Foldia had already made preparations. All of them were ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Thus, the four set out for Kirel Village. Four days had passed since the group had left Logholt. The journey had been uneventful over these days. The only issue thus far was that Edin had been advancing slower than anticipated, but even that was not a cause for alarm if everything else was in order. As anticipated, the group arrived in the Town of Ruho on the fourth day. “Wow. So you’re going to Kirel.” (This chapter is provided to you by Re:Library) (Please visit Re:Library to show the translators your appreciation and stop supporting the content thief!) The group had stopped at a restaurant to eat and rest after reaching Ruho. The owner of the restaurant had spoken to them at that time. The gang had happily informed him where they were heading because they had no need to keep it a secret. But they didn’t anticipate his response. “What’s wrong with Kirel Village?” “Nothing… You can reach it in a week’s time. That is if you go through the Goldless Tunnel.” “The Goldless Tunnel? Do you mean the tunnel that runs through this big mountain?” Merc inquired, pulling out the map the guild had given her and pointing to what looked like a tunnel. “That’s the one. The place that you’re pointing at is the so-called, Goldless Tunnel.” the restaurant owner said. “Oh, I know it. I passed through it the first time I went to Logholt. It is fairly wide and very bright thanks to the magic illumination apparatus installed throughout it.” Edin added, recalling a previous trip through the tunnel. “Normally, traveling through the tunnel would take you to Kirel without problems, but sadly, it has been closed for over a month. You have no choice but to go around.” “What? Has the entrance collapsed or something?” After hearing the owner’s remarks, Foldia asked. Tunnels were less likely to collapse nowadays because of the use of magic and advances in excavation technology, but older ones were still vulnerable to collapse unless they were restored. If the so-called Goldless Tunnel was old, it would not be surprising if it had collapsed and become impassable. The owner, however, shook his head, indicating that was not the case. “The entrance is fine. The Goldless Tunnel is a remnant of the past that was dug out because the mountain was considered to be a gold mine. The mountain ultimately proved to be a dud. Even so, they made the decision to complete the tunnel since they believed it would be a waste of money. Hence the name Goldless Tunnel. Funny, isn’t it.” “That’s an interesting story, indeed. However, if it hasn’t collapsed, why can’t we access it?” The reasoning was totally ludicrous. The tunnel, dubbed the Goldless Tunnel, had unexpectedly yielded gold. Something like that wasn’t easy to believe. “Are you for real? Didn’t you say that nothing was discovered after a thorough investigation, which is why it’s now just a tunnel?” “Well yea, However, it appears that someone did in fact find gold ore within the tunnel and let the local nobles know about it. If there really is a gold vein inside that tunnel, then it will make someone filthy rich. There’s no way the nobles would pass up on such an opportunity.” “Then the reason they closed the tunnel is…” “To carry out an extensive search. It’s expected that it’ll take several months. As a result, getting through is not possible right now.” “That’s terrible…” Edin muttered with a defeated tone as his shoulders fell. The idea of being unable to return to Kirel devastated him. “Say boss, ain’t there a way to get to Kirel without the tunnel? Some kind of detour or something?” Svemir, unable to bear to watch Edin dejected, asked. The owner, though, showed a troubled face. “A detour… To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend it. There are two other ways. One is to leave the town and enter the Chulice Empire. There’s a road there that leads to Kirel. You won’t run into any Magic Beasts and will have a reasonably simple journey if you go that route.” “How much will it slow us down?” “Hm. It’s only a day slower when compared to passing through the Goldless Tunnel.” “That’s amazing! It’s settled then!” Svemir exclaimed. “Perfect! No, wait…” For a brief moment, Edin’s expression brightened. Nevertheless, it quickly sank once more. “Huh? Wat’s wrong?” “You said we’d need to go through the Chulice Empire, correct?” “That’s right. I’m afraid that you can’t use that option as well.” “That’s…” Edin’s complexion grew even worse. Meanwhile, Merc, Foldia, and Svemir were all staring at the owner and Edin, looking confused by what they were saying. (This chapter is provided to you by Re:Library) (If you are reading this from other sites, that means this content is stolen. Please support us by visiting our site.) “Wat do ya mean?” “You’re adventurers so this doesn’t affect you, however, the Chulice Empire started limiting general people’s access to the Empire a few years ago. Without an adventurer’s license, one is required to pay a hefty entrance fee or go through an immigration process which may well take several months or even a whole year. What good is it if you three can go if your client can’t follow you?” “That’s ridiculous!” “I guess luck isn’t on our side.” The owner’s statement left all three of them completely dumbfounded. Although Merc had never visited the Chulice Empire, not even as Estert, she had never heard of such a restriction. She imagined it to be something that had been decided upon after her death. “What’s the other option?” After completely ruling out the option of going to the Chulice Empire, Foldia asked. “To be honest, I don’t advise using that one. Young man, you look pretty tough. What Grade are you?” The owner asked, throwing a question right back at Foldia. Foldia, in turn, smiled and looked at Merc. Don’t you dare tell him! Merc screamed, however, there was no way Foldia could hear her thoughts. Foldia’s cover would be blown right away if he were to accidentally reveal that he was a Grade 1 Adventurer. After all, one could count the number of Grade 1 Adventurers across the whole continent in one’s hands. “Hehe… That’s a secret.” Foldia replied, allaying Merc’s fear. With a smile on his face, he then continued, “However, I’m not weak.” “I can see that much. Then you’ll probably be fine.” Probably persuaded by Foldia’s smile, the owner said. He then proceeded to point at a place on the map. “Look here. You’ll have to go around the right side of the Goldless Tunnel and pass through this tiny forest. However, be warned. Magic Beasts dwell in this forest. Grade 4 Adventurers shouldn’t have any trouble getting through as long as they are skilled. It’s a walk in the park if one is a Grade 3 Adventurer or higher. I assume that you’ll be okay.” “Old man Svemir’s a Grade 3 Adventurer so we’ll be fine.” Foldia exclaimed. “I’m a Grade 6, though…” Foldia’s words drowned out Merc’s hushed response. Everyone then turned their attention to the location the owner was pointing to on the map, ignoring Merc’s remark. (This chapter is provided to you by Re:Library) (Say no to content thief!) Merc, seemingly not affected by it, also turned her attention to the map. “It’ll only take a day to reach Kirel after you’ve passed the forest. That’s all I can tell you. Make sure to get there safely, okay?” “Thank you. Truly. Is there some way we can repay you?” Edin thanked the owner for explaining everything to them. They most likely would have become stuck in front of the Goldless Tunnel if it weren’t for him. “Hahaha! Don’t fret! I’ll add the information fee to your bill. Hahaha! Well then, enjoy.” As he made his way to the restaurant’s back, the owner remarked while laughing heartily. “What a great man.” Foldia remarked while smiling as he observed the owner leave. He was not alone. Svemir, Edin, and even Merc shared his opinion. Later, when the group prepared to leave the restaurant, their bill simply said, “stay safe,” rather than including an additional fee."
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