Chapter 7
Episode 27: Recommended to Become a Magic Warrior
A few days have passed since then, and I’ve continued my special lessons with Marie-sensei in the Adventurers’ Training Course.
In martial arts lessons, I’ve been training in 〘Fan Technique〙, and in magic lessons, I’ve been practicing 〘Wind Magic〙.
During outdoor classes, we’ve been subjugating monsters, and I’ve become adept at defeating not just slimes, but also goblins and wolves inhabiting the grassland, the Grass Wolves.
Now, only one week remains in the Adventurers’ Training Course.
Here’s a summary of my recent 〘Daily Gacha〙 results:
– 〘Floral One-Piece Dress〙 Rank C
– 〘Blue Dress〙 Rank C
– 〘Short Boots〙 Rank C
– 〘Loafers〙 Rank C
– 〘Iron Fan〙 Rank C
– 〘10 Silver Coins〙 Rank B × 11
– 〘Pharmacist〙 Rank B
– 〘10 Gold Coins〙 Rank A
I would’ve liked to get more magic skills, but 〘Pharmacist〙, which allows me to make medicine, could be useful in the future if I decide to open a pharmacy♪
Here are my current stats:
【Name】 Selen, 6 years old
【Occupation】 Unemployed
【Level】 10
【Health】 75
【Magic Power】 395
【Defense】 60
【Agility】 70
【Intelligence】 215
【Luck】 60
〘Daily Gacha〙 〘Appraisal Eye〙
〘Life Magic〙 〘Presence Detection〙 Lv2
〘Space Magic〙
〘Water Magic〙 Lv3 〘Wind Magic〙 Lv2
〘Fan Technique〙 Lv3 〘Spear Technique〙 Lv1
〘Sewing〙 Lv4 〘Cooking〙 Lv4
〘Disguise〙 〘Pharmacist〙
Finally, I’ve surpassed level 10, which means my stats are good enough to start acting as a regular adventurer.
Now, I’m on a break after finishing a 〘Wind Magic〙 training session with Marie-sensei, before heading out for monster subjugation.
Marie-sensei, who is sitting next to me, hands me some fruit water.
「Thank you♪」
「Selen, next week marks the end of the Adventurers’ Training Course. When you register as an adventurer, you’ll be able to choose your profession. Since you can use both magic and martial arts, I think becoming a Magic Warrior would be a good fit for you.」
「Me, a Magic Warrior? I thought I would become a Mage.」
「If you’re planning to join a party as an adventurer, being a Mage would be fine. But if you intend to subjugate monsters on your own, being a Magic Warrior who can also handle close combat will make it easier to accept quests.」
「I see! Since I’m not sure about forming a party, I’ll choose to be a Magic Warrior when I register as an adventurer.」
「Yes, I think that’s a good choice.」
Thus, it was decided that after passing the certification exam in the Adventurers’ Training Course and registering as an adventurer, I would become a Magic Warrior.
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Episode 28: Completing the Adventurers’ Training Course
All of my special lessons with Marie-sensei came to an end, and I successfully completed the six-month-long Adventurers’ Training Course.
After that, I also passed the certification exam without any issues. When I received my certificate from Marie-sensei, she smiled and spoke to me.
「Selen, you endured the rigorous special lessons with me over these past six months. I genuinely look forward to your future success as an adventurer. Now, let’s head to the Adventurers’ Guild with the other students to register as adventurers.」
「Marie-sensei, thank you for everything up until now. From now on, I’ll become an adventurer you can be proud of.」
「I’m confident that you’ll become a remarkable adventurer, Selen.」
I walked to the Adventurers’ Guild with the other successful examinees from the academy.
On the way, I had many thoughts.
Once I finish registering as an adventurer, I’ll be leaving this town soon, and I’ll be saying goodbye to Marie-sensei, who’s been so kind to me…
Thinking about it made me suddenly feel lonely.
Noticing my change, Sensei hurried over to me.
「Selen! What’s the matter?」
「Oh, it’s nothing… I was just reminiscing about these past six months… and feeling a bit sad now that it’s ending…」
Overwhelmed with emotion, tears started to flow from my eyes.
Marie-sensei gently hugged me.
「Just because you’ve become an adventurer doesn’t mean our relationship ends here. I’ll be returning to my duties at the Adventurers’ Guild’s reception. We’ll still see each other at the guild.」
「Yes, you’re right.」
Marie-sensei probably doesn’t know that once I finish the Adventurers’ Training Course, I’ll be leaving this town.
My mom said we would leave without telling anyone, and I felt deeply sorry for not informing those who had taken care of me.
Holding onto Sensei, I cried my heart out…
After crying for a while, I calmed down, but I had fallen behind the other students.
Sensei and I, a bit late, registered as adventurers at the guild and received the guild card, the symbol of being an adventurer.
Looking at the guild card in my hand, I truly felt that I had completed the Adventurers’ Training Course.
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Episode 29: Time to Depart
When I got home after completing my adventurer registration at the guild, Mom greeted me with a smile♪
「Mom, I’m home~♪ I’ve registered as an adventurer. Here’s my adventurer card.」
「Oh, Selen, you’re a Magic Warrior. How cool♪ Is this Marie-sensei’s advice?」
「Yes, it is. Marie-sensei said being a Magic Warrior makes it easier to take on quests solo.」
When I mentioned being able to take on quests solo, Mom looked worried.
「I see, but I’d prefer it if you didn’t take on too dangerous quests… I’m a bit of a worrier.」
「Don’t worry, I’ll mainly use it as an ID. I plan to focus on gathering quests, and as long as I take quests regularly, I can continue being an adventurer.」
When I reassured Mom that I didn’t plan to take on monster hunting quests and would focus on gathering quests, she seemed relieved.
「That’s reassuring. By the way, about where we’re heading after we leave this town, I’m thinking we should go to 【Cavia Town】 in the 【Procione Province】.」
「Is it far?」
「Yes, it’s about a month’s journey by carriage.」
「Then we won’t know anyone there, so it’s safe♪ Have you decided when we’ll leave?」
「I think the sooner, the better, so I’m planning to leave in two days.」
「Got it!」
It seemed a bit sudden, but now we had a destination and a departure date.
In two days, we would leave without saying anything to Marie-sensei or our neighbors.
Tomorrow will be busy with preparations.
「We’ll be busy preparing for the trip tomorrow, so get to bed early.」
「Okay, goodnight. I love you, Mom~♪」
「Hehe, I love you too, Selen~♪」
After hugging Mom, I went back to my room and did my daily gacha before getting ready for bed.
『Gacha…〘Barrier Magic〙 Rank S』
I immediately appraised the new skill.
〘Barrier Magic〙: Can create a barrier that repels monsters and one that cannot be broken. The barrier lasts until the caster dispels it or runs out of magic.
I got an S-rank skill, 〘Barrier Magic〙.
This is a perfect skill for our upcoming journey to a new town.
Maybe the gods are looking out for us♪
After changing and finishing my preparations for bed, I used 〘Wind〙 to exhaust my magic and then slept soundly to prepare for tomorrow.
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Interlude: Choosing the Relocation Destination
Carmen received a progress report from the 【Shadow】 regarding the selection of a new town to move to from Criceto.
「Milady, I believe Cavia Town in Procione Province is the best option. We have secured a tenement in a relatively safe slum area and are preparing it for the 【Shadow】 to reside.」
「I see. What about the monster situation around Cavia Town?」
「Yes, only goblins and other D-rank monsters appear in the plains around Cavia Town. In the nearby forests, C-rank monsters like orcs and ogres can be found. In the mountainous areas, B-rank monsters such as lizards and, very rarely, A-rank wyverns appear.」
「If Celestia were to work as an adventurer, would gathering quests in the plains be the safest option?」
「If she were to work alone, yes. However, there is someone in the 「Shadow」 close to Celestia-sama’s age. If they act as her guard, there should be no issue with working near the forests.」
「Can this person protect Celestia-sama?」
「Yes, it is my grandson. He has been rigorously trained, so you can rest assured.」
「I trust him if he’s Blood’s grandson. Arrange for him to accompany Celestia-sama and form a party with her, acting as her guard.」
「Understood.」
Unbeknownst to Celestia-sama, battles to protect her and her mother were constantly being fought in this world.
It would be some time before she would come to know this truth.
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Interlude: Where To
Two days after Celestia-sama completed her adventurer registration, Carmen-ojou-sama and Celestia-sama suddenly left Criceto Town without a trace.
Nothing was left in their former residence, not even a hint of their previous life.
The ten or so houses surrounding Carmen-ojou-sama’s home were similarly empty, suggesting that the 【Shadow】 had always been watching over them.
Thus, I understood that their next place of relocation would be secured by the 【Shadow】.
I wanted to protect Carmen-ojou-sama once more… and to witness Celestia-sama’s growth…
「Hey, sis… looks like the ladies have left.」
「Yeah… it seems I’m not capable of helping Carmen-ojou-sama and the others…」
「You raised Lady Celestia-sama! That alone is enough. Let’s keep training hard so we can rush to their aid whenever needed!」
「You’re right. All we can do now is pray for Carmen-ojou-sama and Celestia-sama’s safety.」
I hope my help is never needed, but if that time comes, I will protect Carmen-ojou-sama and Celestia-sama with my life.
That is my atonement for failing to protect them back then…
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