episode_0002

It was 2-3 months ago… That is, around the time when Claude’s hero title was confirmed.

Contrary to expectations that she would also receive the title of hero, I heard that she quit being an adventurer and became a teacher at an adventurer academy that trains adventurers.

Adventurer Academy.

It is literally an academy created by the Adventurer’s Guild to develop adventurers.

Scout retired former adventurers or active veteran adventurers to become teachers.

An educational institution that teaches people to become adventurers.

Anyone can become an adventurer, and people with low status or who cannot have power can try to reverse their status.

So many people tried to become adventurers, and died because they tried too hastily.

To prevent this and increase awareness of adventurers, an educational institution, the Academy, was established.

They were divided into classes according to ability, and those aiming to become adventurers were cared for and nurtured as much as possible.

If you get good grades at the academy, you can receive a high level of adventurer rank and receive high-level benefits from the beginning.

All students aiming to become adventurers worked hard to get good grades and enter high-level classes.

Of course, Claude and I also graduated from this academy and became adventurers.

Well, Claude and I were originally divided into advanced and intermediate classes because we had unique talents.

Anyway, it was built with a very good purpose.

It was a world-class educational institution that was carrying out a good cause.

To be a teacher in such a place is, of course, a very honorable thing.

This means that he was recognized as a veteran adventurer not only by the Adventurer’s Guild but also around the world.

Of course, it is not as honorable as the title of hero, but I think Lunalin probably had his own thoughts.

Now that I think about it, is there an Adventurer Academy here in Preta?

So I guess I ran into her.

“You call me by your full name again. Just feel free to call me Luna. People are so hard.”

“Hahaha.”

“Anyway, I don’t even keep in touch with that damn family anymore.”

For a nobleman, I think he is a very open person.

Is it especially because I lived with Mary, who ignored me because I was from a noble family?

Anyway, it’s been a while since I met her.

After we met like this, she invited me to have a drink with her.

“There is no unlucky bastard that I see every day… Just by looking at him, he has a face with a story behind it. I’ll at least listen to your story.”

That face that speaks with a grin.

It was so beautiful that it dazzled my eyes.

Even though I am older, I feel like an older sister.

“Yes, of course.”

He said he’d buy it for me anyway, and there’s no reason to refuse when I’m drinking with a pretty woman.

So I headed to a bar run by the Adventurer’s Guild with her.

…Maybe there’s something good about having a drink with a pretty woman.

Compared to saying it was nothing, I might have wanted to complain a little… a little bit.

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“Hmm~ That’s right.”

I told her the story so far.

Scorching Mary and White Angel Sophia joined the party.

Because of that, I completely ran out of things to do at the party.

In the end, he was kicked out of the party after being told by Claude that he was not needed.

Then Lunarin’s eyes narrowed.

An expression that seems very dissatisfied with something.

“That unlucky bastard, he really has no eyes for people.”

She sighed and shook her head as if she knew that would happen.

“No matter how you bring it into the party, it’s like that… Plus what? No need for Edin?”

An annoyed tone, as if it was absurd.

Are you getting angry for me?

It’s an amazing feeling.

“Then the day will come when that guy will get seriously burned. How important are alchemy consumables to adventurers?”

Then she began to talk passionately about the importance of alchemy.

“Even S-rank adventurers carry sticky potions. What are you saying? Hero title? That’s just it, if you’re talented and have a bright future, the guild will give you everything!”

“……”

Of the hundreds of thousands of active adventurers on the entire continent, only about 20 at most can receive this title… Is it true that talented people have a different perspective?

Or maybe because of that kind of mindset, he gave up his title as a hero and became a teacher at the academy.

Well, exactly as she said, there are only eight S-rank adventurers on the entire continent… They all received the title of hero, but in fact, they are the world’s strongest monsters who are higher than heroes.

They also do not ignore the value of potions or consumables.

It is even said that a highly effective potion can restore a half-cut off arm and provide a spare life.

Items used to confuse monsters, such as smoke potions, sticky sticks, and attracting pheromones, are not very effective against high-intelligence, high-level monsters.

Nevertheless, if you understand the vulnerabilities well and use it, the performance can be useful.

Of course, I have no intention of saying that Claude is completely wrong.

As he said, it would be best if you could annihilate the enemy without having to use potions or anything like that.

Plus, it’s true that I can’t create something with such incredible performance that S-rank adventurers can carry it around.

“Well, even if you knew the value of alchemy, you wouldn’t really need me.”

“No, no. Edin, you are the most talented alchemist I have ever seen?”

At that time, Lunarin shook her head and pointed a finger at me.

“Honestly, I don’t have the time or money to gather the necessary ingredients, and since I won’t use them anyway, I don’t make potions and my skill level is low.”

“……”

That is correct.

But even if I make it properly, I don’t know if my potion will work that well.

“Of all the alchemists I’ve seen so far, you’re the only one who achieved that level of performance given the time and materials required. Did I ask you to party with me for no reason?”

It’s a good feeling because it feels like I’m being praised for something.

It certainly seems like it could be achieved with much better performance if given more budget and time…

To do that, you first need money.

Time also costs money in the end, so no matter what, you need a lot of money.

“I need money to make it decent, and I need to get a job to make money… but I don’t know what to do.”

All I could think about was getting a job at a general store, or making a few potions with the money I had and selling them.

I don’t know if I’ll be able to do well as I’ve only been an adventurer so far.

“Uh… Ah! If that’s the case, I know I’m good.”

She seemed to be thinking deeply about something, then smiled brightly and reached out to grab my hand.

“…!!”

When such a pretty person grabbed my hand, I felt my heart sink for a moment.

He’s held my hand like this sometimes while inviting me to parties in the past, but I still can’t get used to it.

I feel like my heart will stop every time I get hit.

But I was momentarily taken aback by her actions.

The words that came out of her mouth embarrassed me even more.

“At the academy, there was an empty space at the general store. Mr. Gilbert said he was retiring and going to the country.”

So, the position is vacant, and a new general store owner is said to be selected.

Of course, since it was one of the largest adventurer academies in the world, it did not select just anyone.

They say they select people after careful testing and interviews.

“If I recommend it, you will get extra points. Plus, if you include those from the warrior party, you will get extra points.”

“Ha, but…”

How could I, a mere C-rank adventurer, be selected for such a prestigious position?

Prominent alchemists and merchants from all over the continent will all gather here, right?

“I wonder if I can be…”

To my question, Lunarin shook her head and answered.

“Ah, honestly, I think your skills are worth comparing even without extra points?”

…That much?

Honestly, I’m not sure if it’s that great.

That’s right… I’ve never had an environment where I could demonstrate 100% of my alchemy and knowledge.

Thinking about it that way, I got a little curious.

‘What position am I in now? ‘What is my ability?’

Maybe the Adventurer Academy General Goods Store Selection Test might be a good opportunity for me.

It’s good if it works, and even if it doesn’t work out, it’s a position where I can objectively check where my abilities are.

I thought it would be a good idea to try it once for experience.

“…Then, let me give it a try.”

“Good, good! Then I guess I’ll have to tell the chairman tomorrow.”

Lunarin smiled as if she was satisfied with my answer, picked up her glass of beer, and took a gulp.

“Kha~ Owner! Here’s another beer!”

…How dare you drink so lavishly while looking so elegant, like a princess.

It looks like there might be some cognitive dissonance.

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Lunarin Brettis.

A genius who was a former A-rank adventurer and hero candidate.

But now, he was living a second life as a teacher teaching future adventurers at the Adventurer Academy.

She looked at Edin, the man shyly sipping beer in front of her.

Honestly, the appearance itself doesn’t really stand out that much.

It feels like something you can see wherever you go?

He has well-groomed brown hair and a somewhat naive appearance.

Would you say it feels like a simple country youth?

It’s not particularly noticeable.

‘He’s a really great guy.’

However, her evaluation of Edin was very high.

It had to be that way.

That’s right… His talent was ‘real’ even in the eyes of Lunarin, who had seen many talented people.

Although he suffered under a stupid and cheap talent named Claude, his abilities were actually enormous.

Extensive knowledge, almost equivalent to that of an adventurer academy senior teacher.

Supporting ability based on that.

I guess I just studied a lot up to this point, I can do it.

But the real value comes next.

‘alchemy…’

His alchemy.

Lunarin’s words, ‘the most talented alchemist I’ve ever seen’ were never intended to praise him.