「Oh! Grey-san, Yuna-san. I've been waiting for you.」Tilda

After eating lunch with Yuna, and Gerd-san's family, Yuna and I headed to our rooms to rest. I don't know about Yuna, but after that, I never left my room and just slept the whole day.

Driven by our usual routine, when another morning arrived, Yuna and I decided to head to the adventurer's guild. And when we entered the guild building, Tilda-san immediately greeted us as soon as she saw us.

Somehow, I feel like this has happened before.

「Tilda-san, did the guildmaster call for us?」Grey

「Ah, yes...」Tilda

Yup, this had definitely happened before. I think it was the time when we had a meeting with Arlon-san and Rina-san.

If I'm going to guess, this might be about the punishment of the bellowing specter or related things.

「Got it... We'll be meeting him right now.」Grey

「Ah, please do so. He's been asking me to tell you since yesterday, it's seriously tiring.」Tilda

When we left for the guildmaster's office, Tilda-san mumbled something in a low and exhausted voice.

Looks like she's got it rough. Hang in there, Tilda-san.

Knock Knock Knock

「Come in.」Gaston

After knocking three times on the door, the guildmaster let us inside the office, and unsurprisingly, Rina-san, Kurt-sama, and Vanessa-sama were also there.

Looks like my guess is right.

「Yuna-cha～n!」Vanessa

When Vanessa-sama saw Yuna, she immediately lunged herself towards Yuna and gave her a tight hug.

「Vanessa... neesan... I can't... breathe...」Yuna

Yuna commented as her face was buried in between Vanessa-sama's bountiful chest.

「Onee-sama, please behave yourself. Can't you see your making it hard to breathe for Yuna-dono.」Kurt

「Ah, sorry, Yuna-chan. I got carried away.」Vanessa

「It's... alright... ha... ha...」Yuna

「So, why did you call for us? Is it about how the members of the Bellowing Specter going to be handled?」Grey

As Yuna was still catching her breath, I asked the guildmaster for the reason why he called us. Although I already have a slight idea why.

「That, and one other thing.」Gaston

「One other thing?」Grey

「But before that, I'll tell you two how the Bellowing Specter's hideout and members will be handled. I've already asked Kris and Aira's opinion about it and they said they're fine with it. So if you two want to change something, just tell me if you have complains about it, and we'll address it if your request is reasonable.」Gaston

I was wondering why Kris-san and Aria-san were not present. Looks like they already went ahead of us. Well, they have jobs of their own so I really can't ask them to be here all the time.

The handling, huh... I'm fine with it as long as Yuna is. But I guess we have to listen to it first.

「Alright.」Grey

「Un.」Yuna

「First, about the hideout, it's management will be given to the kingdom. Any tools or valuables found there will also be given to the kingdom, but an appropriate amount of money will be paid to the raid participants in exchange to these items.」Gaston

Makes sense, since the raid is just the same as bandit suppression quests, the items in the hideout should belong to the ones who suppressed them. So by paying the appropriate amount, the kingdom can continue their investigation while not angering the suppressors.

「Next, the quest items harvested from the creatures defeated will be split amongst the six who participated in the raid. And the decision on how to handle these quest items will be left to their respective owners.」Gaston

Quest items from those beasts, huh...

Normally, Yuna and I would take some of the meat from the beasts and use them on our meals, but after remembering how those creatures looked, I feel like selling them immediately.

「Lastly, about the members' punishment, it still needs to be decided by the court. The judgement will probably be passed about three weeks from now, but my guess is that they would all be executed.」Gaston

Execution, huh...

I know it's normal in this world, but execution is still a harsh punishment. Well, taking their crimes in consideration and the amount of lives lost because of them, I guess it's a fair punishment.

Whatever, if they entered an organization like that, they should have known the risks beforehand. Now, I'll just hear what Yuna has to say.

「What do you think, Yuna?」Grey

「...」Yuna

When I asked Yuna about it, she was really quiet. The concept of execution must be weighing down heavily on her mind.

Not only me, but everyone in the room noticed her expression.

「Umm... I'm fine with it all...」Yuna

「You did your best, Yuna-chan.」Vanessa

Yuna said in a hesitant tone. And after she said it, Vanessa-sama tried to comfort her with the best of her ability.

「Alright... Then I'm fine with it too. And regarding the creature's loot, we'll sell all of them.」Grey

「Are you sure?」Gaston

「Well, it's not like we have any uses for them.」Grey

「I see, then we'll send you the payment as soon as we can.」Gaston

After deciding on the handling, the guildmaster, Kurt-sama, and I talked about some things like the compensation for the raid and other whatnots.

「Well then, that should be all regarding the handling. Now then, let's talk about the other topic.」Gaston

Oh, right... He did say something about that.

「With your contribution in the raid, you two are now eligible to take the B-rank promotion test. Normally, you can only take B-rank promotion in the capital, but with Kurt-sama, Vanessa-sama, and me as your witnesses, we can conduct it right now. But that still depends on you two if you want to take it right now.」Gaston

Hmm... So this is what he meant by the other thing. But why is he still asking this, all adventurers would have the same answer if this offer is presented to them.

「We'll take it.」Grey

「I thought so... Well then, I'll be heading to the examination room to prepare the equipments, you two follow later.」Gaston

「Sure.」Grey

After the guildmaster left the room, Rina-san, Kurt-sama, and Vanessa-sama followed suit, leaving only me and Yuna in the room.

「Are you alright now?」Grey

「Ah, yeah, you don't need to worry about me. I was just a little hesitant about agreeing on the punishment, but I'm fine now.」Yuna

「Well, you did your best.」Grey

Acting on instinct, I started patting Yuna's head gently.

For some reason, whenever I see Yuna down, an urge to pat Yuna's head surfaces on my mind. By now, it has already become a habit of mine.

「Un...」Yuna

Like usual, Yuna doesn't complain whenever I pat her head. I'm really glad she's not a tsundere.

After our little talk, the two of us then headed to the examination room after that. And coincidentally, when we arrived, the guildmaster was also finished with the preparations.

「Shall we start?」Gaston

「Yeah, I'll be going first.」Grey

Unlike when we registered, I volunteered myself to go first, and for what reason? There was no reason, I just wanted to go first, that's all.

「Then...」Gaston

With me in position, the guildmaster summoned my opponent. It was a monster I would often fight inside that special dungeon. Clad in heavy armor made of a material much much tougher than diamonds, and equipped with a sword which can easily cut any boulder. A higher variant of a Dullahan, a Dullahan Commander!

Ahh... I still remember the time when I was having trouble with these guys. I should be able to take it down in one attー Ah!

「Guildmaster, how much can this room endure?」Grey

「That's what your worried about that...?」Gaston

The guildmaster asked with a dumbfounded face. It must have been the first time someone asked him that.

Well, I don't care what his reaction is. What I care about is the room's sturdiness. I wouldn't want to destroy this room by accident after all.

「Haah... Don't worry, as long as it isn't advanced-level or above, this room wouldn't receive any damage.」Gaston

「I see... Thank you.」Grey

Hmm... If that's the case, I wouldn't be able to one shot it without damaging the roomー ah, right!

After thinking up of a solution, I quickly shortened the distance between me and the Dullahan Commander, and when its torso was in point-blank range, I immediately released an advanced-level art.

「《Phantom Caliber: Omega》!」Grey

The Dullahan Commander tried to counter-attack, but even before it could move its limbs, my attack already reached it.

In that moment, the mana which acts as a life force for monsters immediately vanished from its body and its armor fell to the ground with a loud thud, and like all monsters, it vanished into thin air shortly afterwards.

If I used that attack against that S-rank creature from the raid it would have surely dodged it. It really shows the difference of power between B and S rank.

Also, because of the nature of my attack, the room wasn't affected in any way. Even the air inside remained still, well it was still, until my sudden dash disturbed it.

「As expected, you took it down in a single blow.」Gaston

「Good job, Grey-kun!」Kurt

After my feat, the guidmaster and Vanessa-sama gave their comments, while Kurt-sama observed silently. Only nodding as if saying "Well done". As for Rina-san, she was taking note of what happened.

「Then Yuna, you're up next.」Gaston

「Un.」Yuna

「Do your best, Yuna-chan! Nee-chan is rooting for you!」Vanessa

When Yuna went to position, Vanessa-sama cheered for her with her best like how a doting parent would to her child.

I'm really impressed that Yuna was not embarrassed by Vanessa-sama's actions. On the other hand, Kurt-sama is. Although he still tried to maintain a calm facade.

After Yuna readied herself, the guildmaster then summoned another Dullahan Commander.

Hmm... Now that I think about it, didn't it mention in the summoning orb's description that stronger monsters need higher rank mana crystals. I wonder how much each of these exams cost.

「《Dice》!」Yuna

Before I even noticed, Yuna had already started her assault. Unlike me who charges straight towards the enemy, Yuna moves in a complex manner. And when she arrived in front of her opponent, she unleashed a fury of slashes towards it, turning its body into dust.

Because Yuna's attacks are void of impacts, although the art was also at the advanced-level, the room didn't receive any damage.

「You did it, Yuna-cha～n!! Nee-chan's very proud of you!」Vanessa

As soon as Yuna defeated the enemy, Vanessa-sama hugged Yuna as tightly as she could, making Yuna suffocate in her large bosoms once again.

Yuna's are already somewhat big, but Vanessa-sama's are just on another level.

「Alright, Is there any complaints from the witnesses?」Gaston

「None.」Kurt

「Same here～.」Vanessa

「Well then, Grey, Yuna, I officially declare the both of you as B-rank adventurers. Congratulations!」Gaston

「Congratulations, Grey-dono, Yuna-dono.」Kurt

「Congrats! You two did your best!」Vanessa

「Congratulations, Grey-sama, Yuna-sama.」Rina

After the guildmaster's declaration, everyone congratulated us on passing the exam. And among the three of them, Vanessa-sama stood out the most with her over the top reaction.

「Well then, Grey, take this letter to any of the receptionists and they will update your guild cards.」Gaston

The guildmaster said and pointed to the letter Rina-san is holding unto, which she then handed to me. As for Yuna, she was still being embraced by Vanessa-sama.

「Ah, Thank you.」Grey

For now, I'll put it in my『Storage』.

「Grey-doー no, Grey-sama, I once again congratulate you in passing the promotion exam.」Kurt

After talking with the guildmaster and Rina-san, Kurt-sama approached me to congratulate me again. And by the looks of it, he already did the same to Yuna while I was talking with the guildmaster.

Also, It's not that I hate it, but the way he addresses me is troublesome.

「Um... Kurt-sama, I'm not really that good with formalities, so umm... please just call me Grey.」Grey

「I see... In that case, feel free call me Kurt.」Kurt

「Then, for the congratulations before, thank you, Kurt.」Grey

「It's my pleasure, Grey.」Kurt

Somehow, I feel embarrassed talking about how to address each other at this age. But well, whatever, as long as everything's well.

「Eh, what about me?」Vanessa

While me and Kurt were having our "man-to-man" talk, Vanessa-sama joined in without any warning while grabbing Yuna by her wrist.

「Um... Do you want me to call you without honorific too, Vanessa-sama?」Grey

「No, just like Yuna, call me nee-chan!」Vanessa

Vanessa-sama declared in great enthusiasm.

「Umm... Wouldn't "Vanessa-san" be enough?」Grey

「No, call me nee-chan!」Vanessa

「Onee-sama, you're troubling Grey.」Kurt

「No, I won't stop until Grey-kun calls me "Vanessa-neechan", and if he's not fine with that, I'm also allow with just "Oneechan".」Vanessa

Kurt tried to reason out with Vanessa-sama, but it was useless. In the end, I ended up addressing Vanessa-sama "Vanessa-neesan".

Is there even a way to win against her...?

Haah... I feel more exhausted than when I fought that S-rank creature...

CHAPTER 26 END