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It’s Good Enough Just to Be Mentioned

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The “Rainbow Forest,” feared as a demon territory. A very skilled person is needed to serve as a bodyguard for someone trying to enter there.  However, unfortunately, among the private soldiers, only a very few, including Jigiru, have reached the required level. That was why a request was issued to the Adventurer Guild. Naturally, no compromise was allowed in the selection of personnel. And from past results, even among B-rank adventurers, only about thirty percent get hired at most.

(Being B-rank at this age is impressive… well, I’ll just brush him off and send him home.) (Jigiru)

Jigiru was completely underestimating his opponent. Even though he was B-rank, he thought he was just a child of about ten years old.

“Then, I’ll start.” (Leon)

“Yeah, come at me from anywhere—huh?” (Jigiru)

Jigiru was stunned. The boy who was a few meters away a moment ago suddenly moved right in front of him.

“Ugh!?” (Jigiru)

The boy launched a kick aimed at Jigiru’s jaw. Jigiru barely dodged by turning his head, but the fierce gust of wind made his hair stand on end. If he had taken the blow properly, he might have lost consciousness by now.

(What kind of kick was that!? Wait, is this kid a martial artist!? Is the sword at his waist just for show?) (Jigiru)

Despite carrying a sword at his waist, it was completely unexpected for him to attack with a kick right away. Jigiru desperately jumped back to keep distance. If the opponent was unarmed, it was advantageous for Jigiru, a swordsman, to keep his distance and fight. Less than a second into the match, Jigiru found himself being taken seriously.

(Wait, wait! The goal of this match isn’t to win!) (Jigiru)

Although aware of this, Jigiru couldn’t suppress the rising fighting spirit inside him. Perhaps there was also a sense of rivalry, not wanting to lose to a child.

“Hah!” (Jigiru)

“Yot!” (Leon)

The slash he made while retreating was easily avoided. Still, Jigiru launched a full-scale counterattack. A sword technique so fast it was almost invisible. A flurry of strikes that even a high orc would not survive if caught, attacked the small boy. Jigiru had strength close to A-rank even during his adventurer days. Though his combat experience decreased after joining the noble’s private army, he continued training without fail. Now, he could probably stand shoulder to shoulder with A-rank adventurers. However, his full-power attack merely cut through empty air.

“It’s behind you.” (Leon)

“W-when did you…!?” (Jigiru)

Panicked, he turned around, and the boy was calmly standing there without a single breath lost. Meanwhile, Jigiru’s breathing was rough.

(Seriously… I can’t figure him out at all…) (Jigiru)

Not only could he not measure the opponent’s strength, but he was not even on a level to compete for victory. Jigiru realized from this exchange alone that the boy was on a completely different level far beyond him.

“Are you going to continue?” (Leon)

“…Don’t be stupid. You passed.” (Jigiru)

Jigiru declared this. The other private soldiers watching started to murmur.

“D-did you see that just now…?” (Private Soldier)

“No, not at all… from the middle, it just looked like the captain was swinging the sword alone…” (Private Soldier)

“Did he really pass? It’s not even been a minute.” (Private Soldier)

“That kid… isn’t there some mistake?” (Private Soldier)

“The captain said he passed, so he passed.” (Private Soldier)

Most of them seemed unable to understand what had happened in that brief moment.

(No wonder. Even I don’t fully understand it… Still, now that I gave him the pass, it should be fine, right?) (Jigiru)

Being a bodyguard required quick situational judgment and experience. Originally, even if someone had the ability, a child with little experience shouldn’t be able to handle it.

(Well, I’ll cover that part elsewhere. If he’s here, most monsters will probably be manageable.) (Jigiru)

 

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On the day of the bodyguard request, Leon visited Bazar’s mansion again.

“Oh, you came.” (Jigiru)

Jigiru approached after confirming Leon’s presence.

“So, those little kids are your summoned familiars?” (Jigiru)

“Yeah, Arc and Iris. They’re pretty strong despite how they look, so you can expect a lot.” (Leon)

“‘N, strong,’” they said. (Arc/Iris)

“And also Sura.” (Leon)

“Nano—” (Sura)

“Well, if you say so, I guess that’s true.” (Jigiru)

Today, Leon had brought the twins and Sura. Since he had informed Jigiru beforehand after passing the test, Jigiru seemed to accept it smoothly.

“But I never heard of a summoner who can use such physical techniques.” (Jigiru)

Other adventurers had gathered at the mansion too. Including Leon, there were ten people. Two four-person parties and two solo parties. Of course, one of the solo parties was Leon’s. There were two A-rank adventurers. One was a large young man leading a party. The other was a solo female adventurer.

(Somewhere, I feel like I’ve met her before?) (Leon)

Looking at that adventurer, Leon felt a faint sense of déjà vu. He had no memory of her face. However, there was something about her presence that seemed familiar.

“Hm? What’s that elf doing over there?” (Jigiru)

Jigiru frowned at Meltera, who appeared behind Leon.

“She’s someone who always tags along without permission.” (Leon)

“Hey, what do you mean!? I’m your ally!” (Meltera)

“That’s what she says, but it’s just what she says.” (Leon)

“I see… Sorry, but we can’t allow unrelated people to come along.” (Jigiru)

“Because of that…” (Leon)

“Isn’t my treatment a bit harsh!?” (Meltera)

Meltera was kicked out of the mansion. Although she was basically part of Leon’s group, she was not an adventurer herself. Therefore, she was not officially registered as a party member in the guild. It was natural that such a person could not be allowed to join a bodyguard mission that required guaranteed status.

“Grr… In that case, I’ll become an adventurer too!” (Meltera)

She declared this with frustration and ran toward the Adventurer Guild.

“It’s good enough just to be mentioned! They don’t even recognize my existence!” (Silvia)

Silvia was strangely angry.

 

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