The next day, EeDeChi and Barrett abandoned their ship and came ashore, arriving at Tansburg City. Tansburg City was located on a plain, built along a river, with frequent trade between surrounding towns, a thriving economy, and a highly mobile population. People came and went in the city, and various carriages entered and exited through the city gates, bringing goods and wealth.
The two adventurers decided to begin their "recruitment" here. Barrett went to the tavern, the bulletin board, and the Adventurer's Guild hall to post recruitment notices for their adventure team, while EeDeChi rented a small wooden house at a corner of the market in the city as an interview location.
Everything is ready, just waiting for someone willing to bite the hook... No, wait, join the great cause of justice.
They waited and waited, and the old man selling snow lotus fruit across from them had already sold half a basket, yet EeDeChi and Barrett's booth had not attracted a single visitor. EeDeChi boredly sat behind the table, her head tilted, propping her chin up with one elbow.
Cheeko stepped onto a stool and jumped up onto the table, sitting obediently. EeDeChi's eyes lit up. "Since we have nothing to do, Cheeko, you can fill out the team application first."
Cheeko looked up at her, meowed, seemingly not understanding the meaning behind EeDeChi's words.
EeDeChi pulled out some parchment and a quill, quickly writing out a Team Application and spreading it on the table. Cheeko stretched their front legs forward, arched their body high, lazily stretching, then walked over to the parchment, grabbed the quill with their mouth, and soon finished filling out the Team Application.
Barrett leaned over to take a look and saw the following written on the paper:
Name: Cheeko
Race: Cat
Abilities: Eating
Hobbies: Eating crystals, glass, and other translucent things
Aspirations: Eating, Sleeping, Travel Around the World
What stood out as much as the word "eating" that filled the page was Cheeko's neat and elegant handwriting, as if carved into stone. In contrast, EeDeChi's handwriting was slanted, uneven, looking like it had been written by an earthworm crawling.
"People are worse than cats, this is so frustrating," Barrett shook his head repeatedly.
"This is cursive," EeDeChi defended herself. She scooped up Cheeko's round, plump body. "I've decided! I officially appoint you as the scribe of the Last Defender of the Way adventurer team!"
"Meow~" Cheeko happily chirped, indicating agreement.
"Here, sign your name, then leave a paw print," EeDeChi pointed to the lower right corner of the parchment.
Cheeko took the pen in their mouth, wrote their name, then dipped their little paw in the ink pot, pressing it onto the parchment, leaving behind a small, delicate paw print.
A clear, melodic female voice rang from outside the room: "Excuse me, is this the adventurer interview location? I saw your recruitment ad outside."
EeDeChi's face lit up with joy: "Come in, come in, this is the place."
But as she looked up to see the visitor's appearance, her excited expression immediately faltered.
The person entering was a young girl, dressed in shining grandmother-green armor that reached her knees. Her deep green eyes sparkled, and her long silver hair was tied into neat twin tails, giving off the air of a determined warrior.
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She wore a long sword at her waist, her figure slender and upright, her corset accentuating her graceful silhouette. The tight-fitting breastplate presented two inverted bowls on her chest, and the green skirt armor barely covered her thighs, revealing most of her long, fair legs.
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EeDeChi glared at the girl's outfit, displeased, and asked, "What's your name?"
"Ikusa Otome Suvia," the girl replied, sitting straight in the chair.
"Your Justice Value is quite high," EeDeChi activated her Innate Talent and glanced at the girl's Justice Value. She then pushed a piece of parchment toward the girl. "Fill out your personal details first. If there's a position that suits you, I'll let you know right away."
The girl noticed the displeasure in EeDeChi's eyes. She pouted, filled out her personal details, and left in a huff.
"Next."
A young girl in a luxurious palace-style gown stepped into the wooden room. She had bright golden hair and wore a crown made of golden threads shaped like a wreath. Her skin was fair, her face calm and gentle, and her hands were covered in silk gloves with lace trim. She exuded a noble aura, like a princess who had fallen from grace and ended up in the common folk.
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"Who are you?"
"Himekishi Olivia." The beautiful, graceful girl lifted her skirt and gave a slight curtsy, performing an elegant kneeling bow.
EeDeChi sighed and pushed a piece of parchment toward her. "Fill out your personal details. You're excellent, please be patient and wait for us to notify you."
After the girl finished filling out the form, she turned and left, leaving behind only a faint, almost imperceptible floral fragrance.
"Wearing such a long skirt? How do you fight in that?" EeDeChi complained. "Is there really no female warrior with a muscular build and a strong physique? A male warrior would do too."
As soon as she finished speaking, a man with a broad, muscular build stepped forward. He had thick brows and steely eyes, dressed in dark clothes and wearing black metal boots. His exposed skin had a healthy, tanned complexion.
He carried a dark giant sword on his back, and his thick, muscular arms looked like they were forged from steel. The red shoulder guards were engraved with a dog's head and a long sword.
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The man sat heavily in the chair, the wooden seat creaking under his weight.
"I'm here to apply!" The man's voice was firm and powerful.
EeDeChi breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally, someone normal. So, what's your name? What's your background?"
"My name is Vult, from Kuroinu. I'm the leader of the mercenary group Black Dogs, the king among mercenaries!"
EeDeChi nodded. "I can tell, you're a battle-hardened warrior. What are your ideals? Do you have any plans for your future?"
The man waved his hand, pointing ahead with a firm declaration, "I'm going to make the Great Tomb of Nazarick into a Service Nation! Destruction, burning, looting, and violating everything!"
"Well, aren't you just awesome," EeDeChi raised an eyebrow as she checked the man's Justice Value. "Your Justice Value is -260, don't you think that's a bit low?"
"Hah, what's a Justice Value?" The man's gaze was filled with contempt, dismissing it entirely.
"Alright then," EeDeChi waved her hand dismissively. "Next."
...
By noon, according to EeDeChi's standards, there still hadn't been a single qualified person. Barrett advised, "Maybe you should relax your standards a bit. A lower Justice Value could still be acceptable."
"No, no, no!" EeDeChi shook her head vigorously, speaking with firm conviction. "Justice Value is a hard requirement! It's the most important thing to me! Anyone with a Justice Value below -100 is scum and can forget about joining our adventurer team!"
A handsome young man with a somewhat sleazy look peeked his head through the door. He glanced at EeDeChi and Barrett, then walked into the wooden room, a girl with light pink hair following closely behind him.
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The young man was tall and well-built, draped in a dark green cloak and wearing shiny silver armor. He flashed a grin, revealing a row of sharp, shark-like teeth, and introduced himself:
"My name is Rance, and this is my assistant, Sill Plain."
The girl with fluffy hair, Sill, tightly clung to Rance's arm, nervously glancing at EeDeChi with an anxious expression on her face.
This was the first time someone had come with an assistant to apply. EeDeChi glanced at both of their Justice Values—both were above 50. The adventurer leader finally showed a satisfied smile.
"Please fill out the form. Can you wait in the next room? We still need to do the final review of the resumes."
Rance nodded and, pulling Sill along, left.