Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

Translator: SFBaka

Editor: Thors Stone

The guard called Captain Guido right away and he came out from his office to meet us.

So its you, Alan. What is it?

Sorry for dropping in all of a sudden. I have something urgent to report. Err, actually, I managed to subdue a dragon yesterday.

Youre serious, arent you?

Yeah, I sure am. But I understand if you dont believe me right now. And I dont really mind if you dont believe what Im going to share with you for now. However, please still consider cooperating with me in order to avoid the city going into a state of panic.

Go on.

As I said earlier, I managed to subdue a dragon. And furthermore, there was another dragon present as well. Err To get straight to the point, I managed to subdue one dragon, and the other dragon became attached to me somehow.

It got attached to you? A dragon?

Yeah, thats right.

And?

I was able to really get along with that dragon. She then offered to bring the corpse of the defeated dragon all the way back to Gantz.

Are you actually saying you spoke with a dragon?

No, we didnt exactly talk with each other. I somehow got through to her using gestures.

And you expect me to believe all of that?

No. As I said, I dont mind if you dont believe my story right now. But that dragon really is coming to Gantz later. Im sure itll cause quite a commotion when she arrives near the city, so I want you and the guards to cooperate with us to quell the panic.

Well, fine. Lets assume your story is true. When and where will the dragon arrive?

She should land right in front of the gate. Shell probably arrive in three to four hours from now.

Ill tell Iris and Gloria about the arrangements after this so they can match the schedule.

I see Alright, fine. Ill believe you for now in lieu of all the contributions you and your Clan have given to this city. You shouldnt inform just me though. It would be bad if the higher-ups heard your story and decided it was complete bollocks later on after all. However, I cant guarantee what their response will be if there turns out to be no dragon you know.

That means if Gloria doesnt come, all the trust weve managed to build up will be rendered moot huh. No, Ill believe in Gloria. A commander needs to believe in his subordinates after all.

In the worst case, I probably wont be treated as a criminal anyway. Ill just be labeled a liar and lose the trust of the people. I guess I can deal with that somehow.

I understand. Its alright. The dragon will surely come. Alright then. I need to make some more visits so Ill excuse myself here.

Yeah. Im looking forward to seeing that dragon.

The captain said that with a tone that sounded half in jest. Dammit! Ill show you all later. Just you wait. Ill make sure to capture the image of Captain Guidos face once he sees Gloria later. I gotta remember to order the drones to take a picture.

We left the guard barracks and headed for the Commerce Guild. After that, well head for the Adventurers Guild. Its kind of a hassle to try and convince people to believe my story two more times, but I have no choice.

We arrived at the Commerce Guild and headed for the usual counter. The receptionist lady saw me and gestured for me to wait as she headed for the back office. Yosh, Im in luck. It looks like Karina-san was present in the guild right now.

After a short while, I finally saw Karina-san come out. Oh, and it looks like Natalie-san was with her as well. Thats rare. Natalie-san didnt often come to the guild, so this was my first time seeing her after a good while.

Good afternoon, Alan-sama. Its been a while.

Yeah, it really has. I came to put in a request to the Commerce Guild today.

Eh!? You actually have a request for the guild, Alan-sama? Please tell us more then.

I related the story I told Captain Guido to Karina-san and Natalie-san with a bit more detail. The both of them looked quite shocked the entire time, but I did manage to finish my story.

In other words, a dragon corpse will be arriving at the main gate later, and you wish for the guild to process it for you, correct?

I thought of putting up a request at the Adventurers Guild too, but I decided to go with the Commerce Guild in the end since they were probably the better option. Im sure theyll process the dragon corpse properly.

Alan-sama. Your story is really quite No, we understand. We at the Commerce Guild will take up your request. We will do our best to address your every need.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Honestly, I was worried about what Id do if you didnt believe me. So, uh, how much will be the request fee then?

This isnt usually done, but how about we decide the request fee depending on how much work the Commerce Guild will have to do, later on, Alan-sama?

We honestly do not have any set guidelines regarding processing dragon materials unless we peruse the old records to try and find some. There probably isnt anyone present here who knows their way around processing it, let alone being familiar with the market price. So we truly cannot set a price for the request fee right now.

Understood. Lets do as you suggested then. The dragon will be coming in another three hours. Ill gather as much help as I can until then. Im sure itll induce quite the commotion. By the way, Ive already informed the city guards about it.

Its certainly better to get more manpower. But the Commerce Guild will handle the dismantling and transportation, so you do not need to mind about those.

Oh, thatll really help. I was actually thinking of asking folks from the Adventurers Guild to carry the corpse, but I guess the Commerce Guild would be more experienced when it comes to hauling stuff huh.

That would really help. Lets meet up at the city gates later then.

Were pleased to be working with you again, Alan-sama. Well then, we have to prepare things on our end too

After saying so, Karina-san went back inside the back office while Natalie-san got out of the counter and left the guild building. She must have gone to make a report to Chief Silas.

Yosh. Well go to the Adventurers Guild next. We managed to reach the Adventurers Guild building before long and I managed to see a familiar face. It looks like I really am in luck today. It helps that everything seems to fall into place without much effort on my part.

Yo, if it isnt Karl!

Ou! Alan, huh. You guys just got back from monster hunting?

Yeah. You free right now, Karl?

Yep. We just got back from hunting as well and were planning to have a little drinking session.

I see. Do you remember the thing we talked about last time? The thing about you guys owing us one, I mean.

Yeah, of course, I remember. Whats up? Do you need our help right now?

Thats right. I really do have something I need your help with, actually. Can you come with us to the Adventurers Guild first? Of course, Ill leave the decision on whether you guys accept or not after you hear about my request.

Yeah, alright. Well do it as long as its within our means.

Our groups then came inside the Adventurers Guild building together. The receptionist immediately called Chief Kevin the moment she saw us head for the counter. After a short while, Chief Kevin finally came out to meet us.

Im sorry for dropping in suddenly. I hope I havent caught you in a bad time. Actually, I have something urgent to report, chief.

You came together with Karl and the guys from Gale huh. Im sure its not just any ordinary matter. Please come with me then.

We went to the usual conference room and took our seats. There were six of us from Shining Star, three from Gale, and two people from the guild present.

I then related the story I told at the guard barracks and the Commerce Guild once more. Since its the third time, I was able to relate my story even more smoothly. Of course, everyone apart from us Shining Star members were shocked silly.

In other words, a dragon will be landing near the main gate in about three hours from now?

Thats right. I already informed the gate guards and the Commerce Guild about it.

Why did you come to the Commerce Guild?

I requested for them to process the dragon corpse.

In other words, you left processing the materials from the dragon corpse to the Commerce Guild?

Thats how it is. But are you willing to believe my story, chief?

Of course I do. No one would craft such a detailed and grand-sounding lie after all. But, Alan I would have wanted you to leave processing the materials to our Adventurers Guild.

Im sorry, chief. Im really indebted to the Commerce Guild you see.