Volume 7 Chapter 7 Commerce Department Presentation, Coming Soon
The day of the Commerce Department presentation was getting closer.
In the Skill Department, regular classes were happening, but in the Commerce Department, preparations for the presentation were in full swing.
It was an event just for the first-year students, but it showed what they could think of and create in a short time. It was a chance to see their talent and effort, and many merchants came to check their "skills."
In Elk's dorm, Emma and Nickes were in the Commerce Department. The two were fidgeting in the living room.
"Wow... it's only 3 days away. I'm super excited and nervous!"
"U-uhh... I'm already feeling nervous now."
Merry looked at Nickes with a cold stare as he bounced his leg.
"Brother, can you please stop that fidgeting?"
"I-I can't help it! I'm really nervous..."
"Geez, it's so annoying."
Merry was worried about her brother, but she couldn't say it directly.
Fine, munching on cookies served with tea after dinner, spoke up.
"Hey, the Commerce Department presentation means we get a break from classes, right? We're all going to see Nickes and Emma's work!"
"Y-yeah. Um... it's not that great, though."
"I-I (Nickes) think so too."
"Ahaha. You two are so stiff. Are you okay?"
After Fine's words, Sophia chuckled softly.
"You two don't need to be that nervous. Your work will be displayed in the classroom, and just one piece will be shown in the commercial museum."
Commercial museum.
A special museum inside Galatine Royal Academy displays works created by students from the commerce department. It is like a training ground or arena for the Skill Department students.
Currently, the commercial museum showcases works from graduates who have become famous merchants. On the day of the presentation, all the works are taken down, and the best piece created by the new students is displayed.
Merchants from various countries come to this museum to see the students' works. If a merchant recognizes a student's talent... they might get scouted.
Gambo says to Nickes,
"Your family is a big merchant house, right? You're not really aiming to get scouted, are you?"
"Th-that's not the point. The problem is being seen by someone... Hey, Emmy, you understand, right?"
"Y-yeah, I get it, Mr. Nickes. It's embarrassing, but I want them to see it. I don't want to show it, but I want their opinions... or maybe I don't."
"...I don't get it."
Gambo tilts his head in confusion.
Emma is so nervous that she doesn't know what to say.
Elk, while drinking tea, says,
"Leave the security of the venue to me. If the Goddess Holy Church shows up, I'll take care of it right away."
"Y-yes."
"O-okay."
"And... Yato, Kaya. Are you really going to help?"
Elk asks Yato and Kaya, who are playing a board game in the corner of the living room.
The two turn to him at the same time and say,
"What? Is that a problem?"
"It's not that it's a problem... but I'm the only one allowed to fight, you know? If you wear combat gear and carry weapons for no reason, even if you're a student, you'll be treated like a suspicious person. Besides, the apostles of the Goddess Holy Church are students of the academy too. So, you need to get permission first."
""Uh...""
"Elk, can't you listen to Ms. Yato?"
"Alright, I get it. There's a security meeting tomorrow, so I'll ask then."
Elk sighed and looked at Yato and Kaya, who were smiling for some reason.
* * *
The next day.
After class, Elk headed to the large conference hall in the academy.
Today, there would be a meeting held by the security department.
When he entered the hall, he saw Cagliostro, the head of the Adventurers' Guild, Demiurgos, the knight commander, and Emilia, a third-year student. There were also other important people from different organizations gathered.
It seemed Elk was the last to arrive.
"Sorry, I'm late."
"It's okay. You had class, right?"
Emilia smiled brightly.
Elk bowed and sat in an empty corner seat.
Demiurgos, the knight commander, stood at the podium and cleared his throat.
"Now, let's confirm the security plan for the commerce department presentation."
The top of the security team was Demiurgos from the royal knights.
Demiurgos picked up a piece of parchment to check.
"First, about the number of security personnel. We have 120 knights, 30 A-rank adventurers, and 100 B-rank adventurers from the Adventurers' Guild. There will be 200 third-year students... a total of 450 people for security."
"Wow, that's a lot..."
Elk muttered quietly, and Demiurgos looked at him.
"The Goddess Holy Church is an S-rank dangerous organization. I believe we need at least 300 people to cover the entire academy. The target isn't just the commerce department; we should think about the whole academy."
"I-I'm sorry."
Demiurgos smiled and nodded.
"Each group will have 5 members mixed. We will create a total of 90 teams and decide on the routes to explore the school. Make sure at least 3 members have 'Channel Ring' equipped."
"Channel, Ring...?"
Elk didn't know what the Ring was.
It was definitely different from the Weapon Box and Item Box.
Demiurgos was listening carefully, even though he spoke quietly.
"Channel Ring is a ring that allows you to communicate with each other when equipped. It has the weakness of not being usable inside dungeons, though."
"Wow~."
Elk nodded and then realized.
He felt the gazes of others saying, "You didn't know that?"
"The team formation will be decided by me, Demiurgos, and Emilia. And Elk."
"Y-yes!"
"You can move freely. Only the security guards can wear combat uniforms and weapons on the day. Also, only those with security armbands... anyone else will be considered an enemy in any situation."
"Y-yes. Um..."
"What is it?"
"My friend wants to join the security team..."
"Who is it?"
"Um..."
"Say the names of the kids who want to join."
"Yato Shikiba and Kaya Shiragaki..."
"That's not going to work. They would just be a burden."
"..."
"Haha, you don't get it? I know their skills. I have 'confirmed' their abilities in individual battles and in the dungeon. I'm saying this based on that. They would just be a burden."
"..."
He seemed to be serious.
Kaya and Yato were definitely strong.
But that was only among the 'new students.'
Elk looked at Cagliostro and Emilia, but both were smiling wryly.
There was no denial. This meant they thought the same way.
After that, they talked about the security system, and finally, Demiurgos said,
"The security armbands will be made on the day using skills to prevent counterfeiting. I'll say it again, make sure you don't take them off. Well then... that's all for today."
The meeting finally ended.
It was completely dark outside.
Then, Cagliostro wiggled over to Elk.
"Hey, Elk-Elk!"
"Uh, hi..."
Cagliostro.
With dark skin, a muscular body, and dressed in a fancy outfit with perfect makeup. Even though he was a man, he had a woman's heart. He was the head of the Adventurers' Guild in the Galatinne Kingdom... in other words, the strongest adventurer in the country.
Cagliostro snuggled up to Elk.
"Hehe~♪ Elk-Elk, I thought you weren't convinced, so I came to help you."
"O, okay...?"
"Listen, Elk-Elk. Yatto and Kay-Kay... they are indeed strong. But in terms of adventurer levels, they are above B. Do you understand?"
"...So that means──"
"Hehe. They are 16 years old and above B, right? They are definitely strong. But as adventurers, they are above B. In ten years, they could be recognized as S-rank. But right now, they are not there yet."
"......"
"You, Elk-Elk, are definitely S-rank. You are the strongest, with no flaws."
"...I understand."
"Even if those 2 asked you for help, make sure to tell them, okay? If they ignore this and pretend to be security with weapons on the day──."
For just a moment... just a brief moment, a killing intent showed.
"I'll have to arrest them, okay?!"
Cagliostro smiled cutely (or at least, he thought so).
* * *
After Cagliostro left, Emilia came in with her red hair flowing.
"I guess Mr. Cagliostro told everything..."
"Um, Senior Emilia..."
"I'm sorry, I feel the same way. Those kids, they smell like blood and seem to have gone through some serious battles, but from our perspective as third years, their blood smell is still pretty weak."
"......"
"Going through battles is something you can't avoid after being in this school for 3 years. Did you know? Every year, there are over 2000 new students, but it's good if half of them make it to third year. There are only 400 of us third years. 300 want to be adventurers, and the other 100 are in the commerce department."
"Eh..."
"Hehe. When you're an adventurer, the joy of finding treasure in a dungeon or discovering rare monsters and materials is huge. But... more than that, losing a teammate is really painful. I can't remember the faces of classmates who quit, but I can clearly remember the faces of those who died."
"......"
"If you have half-hearted feelings, you don't need to be on guard with your skills. When something happens, it's you who will suffer."
Emilia said firmly.
She was about to head to Demiurge.
"But it's strange. Elk... even though I can't smell any blood, I feel like you have the presence of a warrior who has gone through even more battles."
Saying that, Emilia went to Cagliostro and Demiurge.
Elk's turn was over.
Elk left the meeting room and started to think about what to say to Yato and Kaya.
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