Chapter 405
by post_apiChapter 405: Jilly’s News
“Mr. Hank’s strength truly astonished me. It’s rare to find a mage in our town who can push me to fight at full capacity.”
Magic Rainbow approached with a radiant smile.
“Full capacity? Did Miss Magic Rainbow truly exert her full strength?”
The young man couldn’t help but shake his head with a wry smile.
“Indeed, I gave everything. My Magic Value was utterly depleted in that final strike. Had it failed, defeat would have been mine.”
“Still, Mr. Hank proved a worthy opponent. I look forward to working with you from now on.”
The silver-haired woman smiled warmly at the young man.
“Ah? Ah, likewise… I, too, look forward to our future cooperation…”
After their battle, the young man no longer saw Magic Rainbow as a formidable rival but as an elegant beauty whose every gesture carried a subtle charm.
Unbidden heat rose to his cheeks, and his heart stirred.
“Ahem. Now that the outcome is settled, Miss Magic Rainbow has passed the teacher qualification test. Please accompany me.”
Mrs. Ada shot a pointed glance at the dazed young man before turning a cheerful smile toward Magic Rainbow.
“Certainly.”
Magic Rainbow complied obediently, following Mrs. Ada back to the three-story study hall resembling a classroom.
With both the enrollment and employment tests cleared, handling the remaining formalities would seal their success.
Once all procedures concluded—and after receiving their Magic Academy student/teacher identification cards and library access passes—
“You three arrived in the royal capital just today, correct?”
Mrs. Ada handed the processed documents to the three women, her tone genial.
“Yes, we entered the capital this morning.”
“In that case, spend the remainder of this week resting and acquainting yourselves with the city. Your class assignments will begin next week.”
“Understood. Thank you, Madam.”
“Ah, regarding accommodations: the academy provides bedrooms and studies for faculty and students. Hank will escort you shortly and assign your quarters.”
“Should you prefer lodging elsewhere, numerous inns operate within the capital—though rates may be steep.”
Since her duel with Hank, Magic Rainbow sensed a marked increase in Mrs. Ada’s warmth toward them.
As for Hank himself…
The silver-haired woman glanced toward the young man. Noticing her gaze, he paused briefly before offering a smile—though the tips of his ears flushed faintly.
Evidently, no resentment lingered from his defeat.
This academy venture had proceeded remarkably smoothly…
Contentment softened Magic Rainbow’s expression, her smile turning sweeter.
By the time rooms were assigned, dusk approached. After a brief discussion with Demon One and Demon Two, Magic Rainbow resolved to leave the academy and rendezvous with Army Lady, Lvzi, and Stealth One. They would share updates and strategize their next steps.
…
On the other side.
Army Lady, Lvzi, and Stealth One also located the capital’s Adventurer’s Guild by asking pedestrians for directions.
It truly lives up to being the Adventurer’s Guild of the capital, as its grandeur far surpasses that of the small Aowenduo Town.
The Adventurer’s Guild in the capital not only boasts much more interior space than its Aowenduo counterpart but also sees significantly more clients and adventurers passing through.
Moreover, six clerks staffed the counter to assist adventurers and clients—a stark contrast to Aowenduo Town’s Adventurer’s Guild, which had only Elena and Nasha working shifts, typically leaving just one clerk present.
The Commission Boards were even more impressive, arranged in three long rows, each densely plastered with Commission Orders.
Nevertheless, when Army Lady, Lvzi, and Stealth One revealed their B-class adventurer statuses, it visibly startled both adventurers and clerks within the guild.
“…Are the three of you joining our capital’s Adventurer’s Guild?”
A low-cut-clad female clerk asked hastily after recovering from her surprise.
“Is there an issue?”
Army Lady inquired, puzzled.
“No, no… My apologies, I was merely astonished. It’s quite rare for three B-class adventurers from other towns to join another city’s guild.”
The female clerk offered a smiling explanation but refrained from further questions, proceeding to process the trio’s paperwork.
While the clerk handled the formalities, Lvzi cheerfully struck up a conversation with her.
Through their chat, she learned the approximate number of adventurers and their corresponding ranks within the capital’s Adventurer’s Guild.
Compared to Aowenduo Town’s mere five hundred adventurers… the capital’s guild housed over four thousand.
Most adventurers ranked as D-class or E-class, with roughly five hundred at C-class. Though fewer in number, fifty or sixty held B-class status. A-class adventurers were scarce; besides the vice guildmaster, only three others had achieved this rank.
Regarding S-class adventurers, while the guildmaster was confirmed as S-class, the clerk remained uncertain whether any others of that caliber existed within the guild.
However, holding S-class status didn’t necessarily mean one possessed Class S power.
Typically, completing an S-class difficulty mission could grant S-class adventurer status. Rumors suggested the guildmaster might actually be a high-level Class A human.
After gleaning this overview of the capital’s Adventurer’s Guild, Stealth One—silent until now—suddenly recalled Lin Yu’s instructions upon leaving Granville Monster Forest. She spoke up:
“Is there a female adventurer named Jilly in your guild?”
Her gaze swept the surrounding adventurers as she posed the question.
“Jilly?”
That name seems…
The female clerk frowned, her expression thoughtful.
“Hmm, currently she’d be… around thirteen or fourteen years old. As for her appearance…”
Stealth One described the brown-haired girl’s features to the clerk, precisely as Lin Yu had relayed.
“Um… perhaps there is, but…”
After hearing the description, the clerk’s frown deepened.
A moment later…
“Ah, I remember! There really was such a girl!”
“Truly?”
Stealth One blinked, clearly surprised by the swift success.
Regaining her composure, she pressed urgently:
“So she’s part of this Adventurer’s Guild?”
“Technically… yes. But I haven’t seen her for a very long time. Honestly, had she not been a B-class adventurer, I likely wouldn’t recall her at all.”