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I'm looking into the permits that Fran was given to Diaz by flipping them over or putting them in the light.
”What's wrong with you?
”Mm-hmm. Maybe he's set up something.”
”Ha. That's terrible in front of him. I'll be fine.”
……
Diaz laughs and denies it, but Fran's glance of suspicion doesn't go away.
”You really have to trust me. I'm not playing games with Fran anymore. In the first place, I prank the adventurers for them, right?
”What do you mean?
”I tell you not to forget the tension from day to day, kindness from me. It's not because I'm fun.”
……
Fran stares at Diaz dressed with a good face. Even if I don't use my skills, I can tell it's a lie.
”... well, let's admit I have half a hobby in it”
”Mmm.”
”Oh, yeah! Because apart from letting you dive into the east dungeon, I'll also let you hit different hands!
You've obviously changed the subject. Well, I dare you to ride because I care.
”Different hands?
”Yes, I'm thinking three things, one of which is issuing a youth adventurer protection announcement for adventurers. This is good for us, too. Does Fran realize there are many child adventurers in this town?
”Mmm.”
”Dungeons in this town are of low rank D grades. As far as the upper echelons are concerned, even G and F-ranked adventurers are allowed to explore if they are partying with people above E. So many junior adventurers want to gain experience. And for Rank G Adventurers who aren't allowed to explore in other dungeons, it's the only dungeon in the country to explore.”
”So you have a lot of G-grade kids?
”That's the thing. But many of those kids are eaten by wicked people, or made into dungeons. Originally, I was thinking of setting some kind of penalty.”
You mean Fran got a good cut?
”What about two more?
”One spreads rumors that you're Elsa's favorite. Because there's no one in Wolmut's adventurer who defies him.”
I know that very well. The adventurers grew suddenly when Elsa appeared. I can't stand that one.
”At the end?
”Increase Fran's Rank ASAP”
”Fran. Your contribution to the Alliance is well appreciated. [M] After that, if you do more than the required number of requests, you'll be in a state where the rank rises to C.”
”It's a surprise”
Me, too. Have you been evaluated for your actions in Barbora?
”Whatever, you're doing a royal escort for a friendly country with the highest ratings. He was praising you.”