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Chapter 320: Solicitation 

　Nominated by a B-rank band team, the “Black Golden Wings” accepted the quest and was to leave the royal capital early in the morning of the next day.

　With the B-rank team “Silver Goblin Hunters” at the lead, there are a C-rank team and 4 D-rank teams.

　They will be divided into three carriages that have been prepared.

“‘Black Golden Wings’, would you like to ride with me?”

　A man who appeared to be the leader of the B-rank team “Silver Goblin Hunters” called out to the leader, Tauro, as they boarded the carriage.

“Yes. Is that okay with you guys?”

　A first-rate team had nominated us, and there was no reason to refuse.

　After getting everyone’s approval, Tauro and his team got into the same carriage as the B-team.

“Then, please take care of us on the way.”

　The leader shakes hands with all the members of Tauro’s team

“My name is Hulk.”

　Hulk greeted me with a fresh smile.

“I am Tauro, the leader.”

“I’ve heard a lot about you. In the last three months, your names have become well-known among the top adventurer teams, and you have a very good reputation.”

　Hulk apparently heard of that reputation and nominated us.

　The carriage departs and begins to rock.

“By the way, guys. I hear you’re often approached about pulling out of your team?”

　Hulk, perhaps thinking to provide a topic of conversation, asked me a question that I normally would not like to hear.

“…… haha. Our members seem to hear that kind of talk a lot.”

　Tauro responded with a wry smile to a question that had been unreserved from the start.

“I’m sure people don’t mean to offend you. That kind of talk is common among the top adventurer teams in the royal capital. When we first came to the royal capital, we were troubled by the sudden withdrawal of one of our main skilled warriors.”

“I see.”

　Tauro follows along with his partner.

“If you attract the best talent in the royal capital and become active, you can easily get sponsors. If that happens, there will be a lot of people from various places to choose from, so everyone is desperate for work.”

“Heh.”

　Tauro also chimes in.

　Is this conversation still going on?

　Tauro wanted to talk about work, but the story of the adventurers’ situation in the royal capital continued.

“As our name implies, we, the “Silver Goblin Hunters”, have become famous for our goblin exterminations, specializing in hunts of higher species like this one, but of course, we also do ordinary goblin exterminations. Goblin exterminations are in demand everywhere, so we are trying to expand our team. In fact, we have several lower-level teams affiliated with us.”

“I see.”

　Tauro was beginning to ignore the conversation.

“So, ……, what do you say, guys? Why don’t you come to our house with your whole team?”

　Hulk had been talking a long ruse for this.

“Huh?”

　Tauro asked back, at the same time finally realizing that they were being solicited.

“I think that if you hone your skills in our company, you’ll be able to get a C rank in no time. As a B-rank band, we, the “Silver Goblin Hunters” are well-known, and we don’t mind if you use our name. Besides, we can personally accompany you in your training. Frankly, it’s not every day you get an invitation from a B-rank team for the whole team, how about it?”

　Hulk came in hot on the heels of the main topic.

　Aeris and the others listened in silence, but then let out a sigh and wondered if they were talking about this again.

　Apparently, there had been a similar story while Tauro wasn’t around.

“Hulk-san, was it? We had a similar offer before, but we turned it down. The other team at that time was a B+ team, though.”

　Aeris told them about the recruitment when she was the leader of the team.

　This, of course, meant that they were invited by a higher rank than his, but refused, so please understand.

“Mhmm ……. But we’ll also teach you how to get promoted, so I’m sure you’ll be able to move up quickly, you know? Besides, no matter how good you guys are, you are still D-ranked, and if there is a higher-ranked person close to you, you can use him or her as a reference…”

“Hey, you. I understand that you have a high opinion of us “Black Golden Wings”, but why don’t you confirm our strength with your own eyes first?”

　Ankh said something meaningful.

“Let me tell you. This quest is to take down a goblin general and his army, and we’re a B-rank team in our field of expertise. Are you better than us?”

“Oi oi, Come on, no one is saying that against a B-ranked team. Talk about soliciting fast. I’m just asking you to check us out and evaluate us on this quest.”

　Ankh says back to the other party without fear.

“Ankh, don’t provoke him.”

　Tauro stopped him.

“…… I understand. I thought it would be better to invite you sooner, but then, let’s have this quest show me what the rumors are all about! And don’t regret it. We’re going to invite other teams to join us. If you’re anything less than the rumors, I think that such a delicious deal will disappear.”

　Hulk is apparently spitballing all the teams he has nominated this time.

　This subjugation quest was probably intended to invite us from the beginning until our return, show their strength in their area of expertise, persuade us, and bring us in.

　Tauro let out a sigh at the fact that this wasn’t just a goblin general subjugation quest.

　As a matter of course, Tauro and his team got off the carriage during a break in their move and decided to change with the other team.

　Because during the move, the atmosphere in the carriage was at its worst.

“Anhk, you’re an adult too, so please don’t do that from now on.”

　When warned by Tauro, a child, Ankh honestly bowed his head.

“I’m sorry, leader! I just don’t like the way they look down on us.”

“They are B-ranked, so they must be better than us. Well, compared to you guys, I certainly didn’t get the impression that they were as strong as they said they were. ……”

　Tauro, while being careful, agreed somewhat with Ankh’s words and appreciated the strength of his companions.

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