Chapter 43

Chapter 43: The Appearance of Guildmaster!

During the time I was waiting, the gaze of the people around me pierced through me.

The villagers with a tendency to lie must be referring to my current title.

After waiting for about ten minutes, Yukari finally returned from the back.

"I apologize for the wait. The Guildmaster will see you now."

So, it's a direct interview with the Guildmaster... I'm nervous!

An interview, huh? It's been a while since I had one when I got a job.

I climbed the stairs and knocked on the designated door.

"Come in."

A woman's voice came from behind the door. The Guildmaster is a woman?

I opened the door, bowed, and raised my head. There was a woman with long black hair, adorned with two horns protruding from her forehead, and a man who stood about two meters tall, also with two horns from his forehead, sitting on the sofa.

"Welcome. I am 'Shikibu,' serving as the Master of this Adventurer's Guild."

"I am 'Murasaki,' the Submaster!"

Together, they are 'Murasaki Shikibu.' What a coincidence!

"My name is Tact."

"We have heard the details from the receptionist, Yukari. She mentioned that you are unemployed and at Level 32."

"Yeah, that's right! Well, you probably won't believe me, though."

"I see... Can you disclose your status?"

"Yeah, I don't mind showing my status. However, while I don't distrust both of you, considering the risks involved in revealing my skills for future purposes, I'd prefer to refrain from it, to be honest."

Rather than lying, it's probably safer to negotiate honestly here.

"How about other adventurers? How do they handle it?"

"Well, for adventurers with Level 9 or below, we only go through document screening. Only those at Level 10 and above have an interview with the Guildmaster to confirm their abilities."

"So, once the abilities are confirmed, the level and occupation don't matter?"

"That's correct."

Pretending to ponder for a moment, I used [Appraisal Eye] to check their statuses.

Shikibu is a "Demon" with the occupation of "Martial Artist."

Level 61!... With this appearance, she gives off more of a secretary vibe.

...Huh? Murasaki is her husband, right? Are they married?

Can you even tell if someone is married or not from their status?

I didn't notice that! I'll check my own status later.

Next is Murasaki, a "Demon" with the occupation of "Warrior."

Level 58. Is he feeling overshadowed by his wife being stronger?

"Then, how about having Submaster Murasaki, who is at Level 58, as my opponent to assess my skills, husband... I mean, Submaster Murasaki?"

The two were surprised and embarrassed!

Huh? What's with this atmosphere...

"Did you say Takuto? How did you know my level? And no one knows that we're married yet! Where did you get that information?"

Ah! I see!

I meant to tease, but it seems like I dug myself a grave.

"I confirmed it with my skill. Although the Guild Master, I mean, the lady has a higher level, I thought it would be better to assess your skills with, Murasaki."

"Oh, please, don't call me 'lady'..."

Shikibu's face turned bright red as she slapped Murasaki.

Murasaki, who was slapped, also looked down in embarrassment.

What's with this couple?

They can't be newlyweds... or could they?

"Um, excuse me?"

Both of them snapped back to reality and became serious.

"I apologize for the unseemly display you witnessed."

"Are you two newlyweds?"

For the time being, I decided to throw them back into the conversation because it seemed interesting.

"Oh no, we're not newlyweds!"

Shikibu happily slapped Murasaki even harder than before.

I think the area where she was slapped is slightly swollen and red...

Murasaki, who seems to be enduring the pain, said,

"That's right, we got married recently. I plan to tell the guild members soon."

Ah, I see.

Somehow, other people's happiness isn't interesting...

"Murasaki, don't monopolize such a beautiful Guild Master! You playboy!"

I said jokingly while laughing.

"Oh no, don't call me beautiful!"

She relentlessly slapped Murasaki with even more force.

Her upper arms gradually turned reddish-purple and swelled up significantly.

Murasaki, sweating, smiled wryly.

I should stop teasing them any further...