"That's because the Adventurer's Guild's C-rank assessment is quite troublesome."
Hulim explained.
"That's right!"
Mi Ke also agreed casually.
"trouble?"
"Well, to put it simply, the Adventurer's Guild's C-rank assessments are mostly escort missions or group expeditions. Not only are they quite time-consuming, but the process is also highly uncertain. At least during our time at the academy, this assessment method was very inconvenient for us. Many students who registered as adventurers were still D-rank adventurers upon graduation."
"I see. It's true that academy students wouldn't go on missions like escort or expeditions without a clear reason... I saw so many C-rank adventurers before, and I thought becoming one was easy. I had no idea it would be so difficult to level up."
Hulim shook his head.
"It's not always that troublesome."
"At least the B-rank advancement exam isn't so complicated, I heard, and it can usually be completed within a day. However, the higher-ranked adventurer exam requires a trip to the Adventurer's Capital for the headquarter's in-person assessment... Hmm, that seems quite troublesome when I think about it..."
"Okay, since this dungeon has been conquered, let's just go back today."
After collecting their spoils, the three returned to the surface together.
... ...
Near the dungeon entrance.
"Your Highness, you are not hurt?"
Seeing Alicia coming out, the knights waiting outside immediately came forward to greet her.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Alicia replied with a smile.
"Also, thank you for your hard work!"
“Duty is our duty!!!”
The knights replied solemnly.
Alicia turned around and looked at Hulim and Miko: "Then today, let's say goodbye——"
"Oh my! Oh my! Isn't this Her Highness Alicia?"
A voice suddenly interrupted Alicia's words.
Alicia's face instantly turned colder, and the knights guarding around her also looked at the newcomer with unfriendly eyes.
"Count Barth, what do you want from me?"
The visitor was a middle-aged nobleman dressed in luxurious clothes, with a big belly and wearing all kinds of expensive ornaments. He seemed to be very respectful to Alicia in his words, but there was a hint of provocation in his expression and actions.
"This is truly~, Your Highness Alicia, as the commander of the Royal Capital Guard, I am merely fulfilling my duty and patrolling the Royal Capital to ensure public security, lest unidentified individuals mislead our noble empire~!"
As he said this, his small eyes glanced at Miko and Hulim.
"Meeting Your Highness here is purely accidental, but such a coincidence truly makes me burst into tears of gratitude~!"
The provocation in Bart's words made Alicia very angry, but she still maintained a normal expression and said:
"So it was just a coincidence? I see. But since Count Bart is working, please don't let me affect you. Please continue your security patrol."
"Oh my..."
Count Bart narrowed his eyes slightly, then smiled and said:
"As you said, I, Bart, will continue my inspection immediately! However, before I leave, I would like to remind Your Highness that you must not miss tonight's dinner! As a member of the royal family, your words and actions are being watched by many people. It would be disastrous if you were criticized..."
"Are you lecturing me, Lord Bart?"
“I dare not~, I dare not~!”
"...I'll be at the dinner. Do you have anything else to say?"
"No, no! In that case, please allow me to take my leave and go on my inspection."
Then, Count Bart left in such a swagger.
After the other party left, Alicia glanced at the knights around her and said, "Go and drive the car over here first. I have something else to say."
"yes!"
The knights left for now.
"Sorry for getting you into this!"
After the knights left, Alicia immediately apologized to Hulim and the others.
"Why is Alicia apologizing? It's that guy's fault! What's wrong with that guy? Who is he referring to when he's of unknown origin? This is so annoying!"
Miko was very angry about Count Bart's attitude just now. Not to mention that they were not of unknown origin, the Manakos student uniforms they were wearing were enough to clearly show their identities. No normal person would say that a Manakos student was of unknown origin. This was an undisguised provocation.
"Alicia, is that person from a hostile faction?"
Hulim understood the situation better than Miko and remained very calm.
"That's right. The man just now is called Verno Bart. He's a core member of the Third Brother's faction. Not only does he hold a powerful position in the Royal Capital Guard, he's also the main provider of funding for his faction. Furthermore... there are many negative rumors about him."
"...It seems that the dinner party you are going to attend is not a good thing."
Alicia smiled helplessly: "It's rare for good things to happen in activities like this..."
“… …”
"Your Highness!"
At this time, the knights returned here in the royal carriage pulled by the earth dragon.
"That's it for today. Alicia, don't lose to that guy."
"Thank you for your good wishes!"
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