As they left the store after finishing breakfast, the various goods stores were already open.
After making some necessary purchases and having everything they needed, Nana asked:
“Is there anywhere else we should go?”
“Once we accept a suitable commission at the Adventurers Association, everything will be finished in Galaxia…”
When Nana asked curiously, glancing towards the square where the public institutions were located, Nox thought about how convenient it would be to receive a proper commission.
“Are you planning to accept a commission? We have enough money for the journey.”
Although they should want to get away as soon as possible, Nana wondered why they were making a stop before leaving.
Nox understood something from the words “enough money for the journey.”
“Could it be that the contents of that bag…”
Quietly, he asked in secret. And then,
“There is approximately four years’ worth of salary in cash inside the bag. Since I had no way to spend it, it has remained practically untouched.”
Nana nodded as if it was no big deal.
Then she added,
“Of course, there are also spare clothes and everyday items.”
“Now I understand why it was so heavy…”
Nana was a special maid, and they could not treat her like any other. So, she received a decent amount of money.
“Nana, it’s better not to show too much money in the city. There are strange people in crowded places,” Nox said quietly again.
If they found out that Nana was a princess who was not used to traveling, they did not know who might approach her.
“Haggle if you can, don’t buy unnecessarily luxurious items… Well, although anyone who sees your high-quality and brand-new equipment will notice it, so you may have already attracted attention.”
“Understood.”
After that warning, Nana nodded seriously.
Then, Nox returned to his normal tone and continued as they walked towards the square.
“I don’t accept commissions solely for the money.”
“What do you mean?”
“The Adventurers Association guarantees your status even if you are homeless, but they don’t guarantee you indefinitely if you have no achievements. If you don’t work periodically, they will remove you from the registry, and your adventurer’s license will no longer be valid as identification.”
Nox took out the card he showed at the inn from his magic bag and waved it.
“It’s stricter than it seems. Not just anyone can become an adventurer.”
Adventurers were the opposite of nobles with unstable jobs. The image nobles had of adventurers was that they did not want to get too involved with them unless they had a commission.
“Yes, in general, anyone can become an adventurer by simply registering, and even if they remove you from the association’s registry, you never stop being an adventurer.”
Adventurers are a profession that naturally emerged from the community to protect people from the dangers of magical beasts. However, with the increase in people who call themselves adventurers, various problems start to arise.
One of them is the decline in the quality of adventurers, with people accepting tasks that are too dangerous for them or disappearing after receiving an initial payment.
Another problem is the tyrannical behavior of some clients, like refusing to pay the agreed-upon salary or offering meager fees.
For those who work independently, there are limitations in the stability of assignments and in negotiations with clients.
At the same time, clients do not want to bother with researching the reputation of each adventurer and prefer to avoid those of low quality.
In the face of this situation, the Adventurers Association emerged as an intermediary that meets the needs of both parties.
“It’s convenient to join since there’s no reason not to, it’s rumored that currently there are tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of members worldwide,” explained Nox.
“It’s impressive that you know so much about the organization you’ve joined,” praised Nana.
“I just researched it out of curiosity…,” Nox replied, trying not to give the impression that it was something significant.
But Nana seemed happy even with that response.
“Well, that’s how it is. Unless there are special circumstances, members are expected to complete a commission at least once every thirty days,” Nox added.
Therefore, before reaching Sarosso, it was necessary to accept at least one or two commissions.
“We don’t know what kind of problems will arise on the way. It’s better to accept commissions when possible and keep them updated,” said Nox.
Saying that, Nox took out a luxurious and detailed hooded cloak from his bag. He skillfully put it on, covering his face with the hood.
“Nox-sama?”
“From now on, I’m Astra,” Nox replied.
Under the hood that made it difficult to recognize him, Nox made a shushing gesture with his index finger on his mouth.
“Is it a disguise?”
“Yes. This cloak has a spell that hinders facial recognition,” he explained.
The simple disguise was designed to conceal his unusual combination of black hair and red eyes, as well as his resemblance to the popular prince Lano in the city.
Initially, he thought of using a mask, but found it limited his vision, so he abandoned the idea in the past.
“Understood, Astra.”
“Well, since we’re together, I’ll take on a simple commission,” Nox commented.
As he spoke, Nox pushed open the heavy door of the Galaxia branch of the Adventurers Association.
A few minutes later, inexplicably, both Nana and Nox were led to the reception hall of the Association.
