> Kira PoV <

“I. See. Raising. Children. Is. Indeed. An. Admirable. Goal.” (Grandmaster)

We caught up Grandmaster Kilroy on what we discussed a lot faster than I thought. Well, there really wasn’t much to fill him in on.

“However. An. Adventurer. Must. Have. Pride. And. Ambition.” (Grandmaster)

That slow way of talking is really starting to annoy me though. I almost miss our Guild Branch Manager.

“Without. Those. An. Adventurer. Is. Simply. A. Thug. Who. Gets. Paid. To. Kill.” (Grandmaster)

Well… he does have a point. Most adventurers fit that description.

“If. Black. Flame. Wishes. To. Own. A. Flight. Badge. Then. They. Must. Prove. Themselves.” (Grandmaster)

Oh no. I can almost see where this is going.

“Although. It. Would. Be. Difficult. I. Have. Something. In. Mind.” (Grandmaster)

Please don’t tell me he wants to fight us after all.

“Kiressara. Mil. Quasee.” (Grandmaster)

Please not a fight.

“To. Earn. A. Flight. Badge.” (Grandmaster)

Please not a fight!

“You. Must.” (Grandmaster)

Please not a fight!

“Become. Rank. A.” (Grandmaster)

“Yeeees!” (Kira)

Not a fight!

“Good. Answer.” (Grandmaster)

Oops. I accidentally accepted that condition... Well, it's one of my goals and the Garndmaster looks satisfied, so there's no problem.

“Then it's settled. We shall prepare a Flight Badge for Mrs Quasse the instant she is promoted to Rank A. I am sure it won't take long.” (Director)

It might take a year or so before we get that far though. But at least we weren't denied so let's decide it's a good thing.

“Grimm. I. Actually. Have. Guild. Business. To. Discuss. With. The. Red. Sage.” (Grandmaster)

“I see. Since our business is finished then we shall take our leave. Feel free to use this room for as long as you need, Grandmaster.” (Director)

With a nod, the director and Lilly leave the room. Well, we’re still inside the Ministry of Information so that’s probably just a gesture. I can’t imagine anything stays confidential around those people...

Now that it’s just us adventurers, let’s see what the Grandmaster wants.

“What is it, Grandmaster Kilroy?” (Kira)

“Fight. Me.” (Grandmaster)

WHY? 

Why did it turn out like this in the end!!? Did your brain shrink while your muscles were growing? What kind of shady organization are you runiiiiiing!?

“Kidding.” (Grandmaster)

“That’s not funny Grandmaster!” (Kira)

“Hahahaha! Kira got fooled! Grandmaster you’re pretty cool! Hahaha!” (Ellie)

Hmpf! I’ll make sure to get back at her later! 

Aw, who am I kidding ~♡? I can’t stay mad at Ellie ~♡!

“Heh. Despite. Our. Appearance. Us. Mountain. Giants. Dislike. Fighting. You. See.” (Grandmaster)

“I see. It was my own fault for jumping to conclusions. This means I’m still inexperienced as an adventurer.” (Kira)

“That. Is. A. Good. Attitude. To. Have.

Anyway. The. Royal. Court. Wizard. Has. Called. A. Meeting. Of. All. Five. Sages.” (Grandmaster)

The Court Wizard huh? I’ve never seen nor heard much about the man. I know he exists, but no idea what he actually does or what his name is.

“Hmm? Five? There’s a new one?” (Kira)

“Truthfully. There. Are. Two. Since. The. Previous. Black. Sage. Was. Expelled. From. The. Guild. Over. A. Recent. Bribery. Scandal.

Naturally. Everyone. Involved. Has. Been. Punished.” (Grandmaster)

I see, that guy managed to buy his way into the guild after all. He still had the qualifications for a [Sage] - which is being able to wield all elements to a certain degree - but his attitude must have been a problem.

“The. Meeting. Is. In. Four. Days. At. The. Guild. HQ. Building.

I. Urge. You. To. Come. Since. It. Is. An. Order. With. The. Authority. Of. The. Crown.” (Grandmaster)

“I understand, Grandmaster. I’ll be there. Is it alright if I bring my companions?” (Kira)

“Yes. That’s. Fine.

Then. Goodbye. Mrs. Quasse.” (Grandmaster)

“Goodbye, Grandmaster.” (Kira)

“Goodbye, Grandmaster!” (Ellie)

Wow, Ellie took a liking to him, it’s a bit unusual. Well, if it wasn’t for that way of speaking I’d probably like him too. He seems like a fun person.

We leave the room and walk down the corridor. That meeting is a bit suspicious though. Our Branch Manager probably knew, which is why he told me to go with him. With this timing, our request seems to have been a coincidence. Well, we saved ourselves an extra round trip, so I can't complain.

As for the Rank A promotion, since it’s awarded only to select individuals, then this Court Wizard summons is a good chance to make a name for ourselves!

“Ah, Ellie, I almost forgot. I actually have a small errand to run in this place.” (Kira)

“Okay! I’ll just follow behind and stare at Kira’s face like normal!” (Ellie)

Well, that's like usual, but it becomes a bit weird if you come out and say it straight like that.

We walk around for a few minutes until I find what I’m looking for. I enter the Department of Label Designation and approach an employee who seems to be free.

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“Good day. I wish to file some complaints.” (Kira)

“Ah, if it’s miss Quasse! I remember you used to visit us quite regularly a few years ago.” (Employee)

“Oh! If it isn’t the Granny! Forgive me for not recognizing you.” (Kira)

“Don’t sweat it, these old bones are always happy to see you. Now then, we can catch up later. How many and what type?” (Granny)

“Let’s see… it’s been a while so, five regulars and one deluxe, please.” (Kira)

“Oh my, going in strong eh? Alright, here’s your ticket dearie. Don’t worry about the cost, I’ll put it on your tab for now!” (Granny)

“Thanks Granny, I’ll stop by later okay?” (Kira)

I wave a goodbye to the old Granny and walk off towards a small corridor on the left with Ellie in tow. Third door on the right has a sign labeled ‘Complaints.’ I walk inside and greet the employee there while handing him my ticket.

“Good day. Here you go.” (Kira)

“Good day. Hmm, then will the regulars be first?” (Employee)

“That’s right. Ah, Ellie, don’t worry about it and just sit there for a while okay?” (Kira)

Ellie responds with a nod. The male employee gets up from behind the desk and stands in front of me.

“Ready when you are.” (Employee)

“Then, I will be beginning. First off-

What sort of title is Bonesetter!? How dare you call my Ellie something misleading like that!?” (Kira)

*SLAP*

I give him a full palm strike across his cheek. This guy is good, he barely flinched! Right, next on the list is-

“Why is it a Magic Stone! It’s a crystal damn it!” (Kira)

*SLAP*

“Thunder is the sound! It should be [Lightning Magic]!” (Kira)

*SLAP*

“What sort of idiot names a town ‘Bumwind’? Are you all actually 5 years old?” (Kira)

*SLAP*

“It’s not a High Dragon, it’s just a regular old Poop Tornado!” (Kira)

*SLAP*

Right that covers my regulars. Looks like the guy is still standing, must’ve lost my touch. Either that or this guy is really that good. Now, for the deluxe.

“Island. Turtle. Really!? *SLAP* It’s a tortoise! *SLAP* On dry land!*SLAP* You know, *SLAP* where islands *SLAP* don't exist! *SLAM*” (Kira)

I finish off my complaint with a punch to the face. I’ve definitely lost my touch, but I did draw blood, so this should be good enough. 

“Vell den. Danks for your patronage.” (Employee)

He's talking a bit funny because I broke his nose. He’s still going strong though. What a tough guy!

“No, thank you! I feel a lot better. Goodbye.” (Kira)

We leave the room. I feel completely refreshed.

{Kira. What just happened?}

“Hmm? I just filed a complaint to the department of naming things.” (Kira)

{That one guy named all those things?}

“Oh no, they don’t actually name everything, but it is their responsibility. So they handle complaints.” (Kira)

{Then his job is to just sit there and get hit?}

“Mostly. At the end of the day he fills in a form with which complaints drew the most blood.” (Kira)

{Isn’t that a bit… barbaric?}

“It works though. If you punch someone while voicing your complaint, they’ll actually take note of it. Isn’t that how it works where you came from?” (Kira)

{No. Maybe it should be.}

“Hmm, it felt like Kira’s arm technique could use some work.” (Ellie)

“Yeah, I felt it too. It seems I’ve lost my touch, it’s been awhile since I’ve come here.” (Kira)

Hmm, although Ellie's training has been helping. I feel a lot more limber and stable now compared to a month ago.

“By the way Kira, let’s go see the ocean already!” (Ellie)

“Oh that’s right. Nano, tell Kelly and the girls to get ready.” (Kira)

{Sure thing.}

Now then, I wonder if my special spot is still there?

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Here's also a bit of trivia.

Ellie says "Me and Kira" while Kira says "Ellie and I". It was my way of hinting that Kira's more well-read than her wifey.