473 471 Rank Up (2/2)

If you ask me, maybe I will. Fallnd is the biggest merit as an adventurer, more than being decided that Earthlers had no merit. Then, will it be Fran?

”I also know you hate trouble and aren't aggressive about ranking up. But all the reasons that have prevented you from ranking up so far have dissolved so much this time.”

”What do you mean?

”I didn't originally have a problem with combat. I had no doubt that I had the strength of a Rank A class. Instead, you can say that this noise has taken its backing”

The Marquis was seen by Alliance Master Eliante. It would most certainly be a confirmation of merit. Not mock warfare or anything, but proven strength in action.

”And lack of track record, which was one of the problems. I sold so many names in the king's capital, and I even got a medal in the kingdom of the beasts, and there's no shortage or anything.”

I see. At least, you're saying you've got the right degree of track record as a Rank B.

”And then there's attitude toward nobility. This also proved to be a minimal courtesy by surviving a glance”

Uh, you know what? We should have talked about being anxious in a franc that is clearly not polite, because we will also see more nobles when we become rank B. Rather, it is the best opinion. However, the problem was also dispelled to some extent by the fact that he gave a glimpse to the king's opponent, the culmination of the nobility.

”I've spoken to the nobles I know, but they were perfect in their courtesy, too, weren't they? I was surprised you were more graceful than the lower nobles there.”

At the time of the first glance, he must have been one of the nobles lined up on both sides.

”Looks like you could say no to an epistle from the king, too?

”Mm-hmm. But the king was angry”

”That king wouldn't be mad at me for that. No, you can't let an adventurer lick you, or pretend you're mad...? Well, he's not a one-stranded opponent, but he's not the one who moves with emotions, so that's fine. There's no way I'm going to imitate anything stupid like turning you against my enemies. I'm a trustworthy opponent around here.”

Was that still an act? That would mean he behaved to show his majesty as king. Then he did not make the Frans more uncomfortable than necessary, but rather connected their faces. No, I might even say that I made a loan to the Frans by showing them that I was uncomfortable and then questioning everything.

He showed mercy, even generously, to the adventurer who refused the invitation to break from the king. That's the idea. Let's say, for example, that in the future the king asked for something. At that time, he said, ”I turned down the title story before, so should I take this request?” It's likely. ”

”Hmm, I was licking a little because I allowed the Marquis to rebel, but you mean that's the king of the great powers”

That's fanatics, too. Maybe it's harder to say notice.

”Well, I wouldn't impersonate an opponent with a Medal of the Beast Nation. In the future, diplomatic relations with that country will be of paramount importance. I'm told Count Baileys has taken care of the Beast King with a light punishment.”

”Really?

”His relationship with His Majesty the Beast King is famous, isn't it? There are rumours that the general was dismissed in order to send him as an envoy to the Beast Nation.”

You mean we didn't just lighten the punishment, but use it further to strengthen our relationship with the Beast Nation?

”There's a lot of that medal to rank up. The guild was concerned about throwing a child without any back shield in front of the nobles, but it turns out there's a huge back shield.”

There is no shortage of strength, courtesy, etc., in fact, and there is a great backing. Sure, I don't see any reason not to go up to Rank B.

”Honestly, if I don't rank you up with this, I suspect the good sense of the Alliance. In other words, the masters of the other guilds have asked me to rank you up. That's why we're ranking up!

It feels like I won't say whether or not if I only ask for Eliante's line, but its eyes are shaking anxiously. In fact, Fran had the right to say no to this story.

And there's also a reason to say no to Fran. Memories from the guild get worse, but it's too much of an advantage not to get caught up in trouble with nobility. Even if you say you have a back shield, there won't be zero contact from the nobles.

”Fran, what do we do?

(Hmm? I'll give you a rank)

'Are you sure? Honestly, a lot of trouble, huh? Stupid nobles, stupid adventurers.'

(If you're an idiot, you can bust it)

”... right”

Don't overdo it. I'll hold on. But if Fran is willing, I have nothing to complain about. Thanks for ranking this place up.