Strongest Swordman’s Re:START

to find that, despite the fact that it was early in the morning, the Guild was packed with people, the majority of whom were adventurers waiting in various lines.

“I-It must be over there.”

Totoara said, pointing to a place.

“What?”

Totoara suddenly pointed to one of the Guild’s corners as they were both unsure where to go.
When Merc turned around, she saw a sign that said, Gathering Place for Examinees.
She could already notice a lot of people who appeared to be examinees there.

“This makes 17… 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… It seems like this is everyone.”

As soon as Merc and Totoara arrived, a man in glasses murmured something, after which he closed his eyes and began counting down.
He proclaimed the end of the meeting when the countdown was completed.

“There’s two less than the number that registered, but I guess that is fine.
Well then, everyone, follow me.”

Merc assumed they were really strict when it came to being on time based on what the man stated just now.
Even though there were still people who hadn’t arrived, the Guild’s staff merely moved forward, ignoring them.

Following the man, the group of 17 was quickly brought to a room within the Guild.

“You’ll enter the room one by one, and hand in your admission ticket as well as your recommendation to the staff inside.
After they’ve been checked, you are free to sit on any of the chairs inside.”

The man said, after which the examinees began entering one by one.
Merc took a seat in the front row chairs, and Totoara arrived shortly after and sat next to her.
She smirked at Merc, most likely as a greeting.

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After all of the examinees had taken their seats the man once again appeared and stood in front of them.

“I might as well introduce myself before we begin.
My name is Brega.
I’m a Grade 3 Adventurer and work as a member of the staff at the Adventurers’ Guild branch here in Ende.
I was going to be your examiner.”
“Was going to?”

All of the examinees were left puzzled when they heard Brega’s statement.
This of course included Merc as well.

“Correct.
I’m sorry to inform you that the exam this time won’t be held in the Ende branch.
As a result, I’d like to request that you proceed to the branch where it will be held.”
“Huh? What’s this b̲u̲l̲l̲s̲h̲i̲t̲ about?!”
“Don’t f̲u̲c̲k̲ with us! Where is it being held then?!”

Various angry shouts could be heard from all corners of the room as soon as Brega delivered his declaration.
However, as a Grade 3 Adventurer, Brega did not flinch and just clapped his hands.

“Now, now, please calm down.
You do not need to be concerned.
We’ve given you plenty of time to get to where you’re needed.
You’ll have one week from now to arrive at the specified branch.”
“And where in the world is that?!”
“It is located inside the Lezau Duchy.
More particularly, in the City of Logholt.
You will have one week to arrive at the branch in Logholt.”
“Logholt? Don’t f̲u̲c̲k̲ with us! Even if we hurry, walking to Logholt takes ten days!”

The examinees became enraged once more after hearing Brega’s statement.
No one could blame them, though.
One could probably make it if they took the risky shortcut; but, reaching Logholt through the safe roads would be impossible.
And the Guild was most likely aware of that.

Brega, on the other hand, without really explaining, simply looked everyone in the eyes and stated,

“If you don’t want to do it, great.
If you want, you can leave right now.
This has already been settled, so I have no desire to engage with your petty squabbles.”
“W-What did you just say?!”
“Those who wish to take the exam, please remain in your seats.
I’ll now describe how to get to the exam location.”
“Urgh…”

Brega said, completely unfazed by the angry expressions on the examinees’ faces.
Even those who had previously cried out in protest returned to their seats when confronted with the current situation’s pressure.

Hmph.
So they can even get away with such an unreasonable request? The Adventurers’ Guild must really have a lot of authority.

Merc thought.
Just then the bald-headed giant seated directly behind her slowly rose up and spoke, as if he had just read Merc’s mind.

“I cannot agree with this.”