Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Adventurers Guild Promotion Exam - Part 1!

In the exam venue, there was one examinee and a large audience.

The examiner was Iria.

The content of the exam was to submit the cores of the monsters written on the lottery drawn by Iria.

The monsters to be subjugated varied depending on the rank.

For the promotion to Rank F, the exam was to "Defeat Slimes: Five of them."

I activated my [Item Box] inside my pocket and handed over the cores of the five slimes to Iria.

The appraiser next to Iria appraised them, and once confirmed, I apparently passed.

Naturally, I passed without any issues.

For the promotion to Rank E, the exam was to "Defeat Horn Rabbits: Five of them."

I had defeated many of them in the Forest of Confusion.

Feeling nostalgic, I handed the cores over to Iria.

I passed.

For the promotion to Rank D, the exam was to "Defeat Blue Killer Bees: Ten of them."

I had defeated them on the way to Zeek, but I'm glad I didn't sell them.

I handed the cores over to Iria.

I passed, but Iria looked somewhat frustrated.

From Iria, I received a Rank C problem sheet.

Time limit: Four hours.

There are five problems in total.

Pass the written exam with at least three correct answers.

I wonder how difficult these questions will be...

First problem: A set out on an adventure at 8 in the morning and returned at 5 in the evening. How many hours did the adventure last?

...Is this some kind of trick question?

No, I can't find any tricks.

Second problem: Adventurer B walked from the east gate of the town to the halfway point in one day. How many days will it take to return to the east gate from the west gate?

...Can I just think about it normally?

I don't understand the academic standards in this world.

The third, fourth, and fifth problems are at the level of a lower elementary school student.

"I'm done!"

I raised my hand about five minutes after starting.

Upon seeing that, Iria said,

"Even if you want to give up, why not try a little harder?"

She seemed a little annoyed as I handed her the answer sheet.

My hand trembled as I looked back and checked my answers.

"...All correct. You pass."

A murmur rose from the gallery behind me.

"Now, it's Rank B."

So far, it has been easier than I thought.

Iria drew a lottery for the target monsters and said with disappointment,

"Goblins: 20 of them."

A sigh escaped from the gallery.

"Poor thing." "Is that all he can handle?" Disappointed words flew around.

In a calm tone, Iria said,

"Too bad. This time, the time limit is '96 hours.'"

She brought the problem sheet and the answer sheet with a slightly delighted look.

As she was about to leave them on the table,

"Is this enough?"

I placed 20 goblin cores on the table.

Iria looked at the cores and my face alternately, as if she couldn't believe it, and handed them to the appraiser.

I solved the problems while waiting for the appraisal, but they were still at the level of a lower elementary school student.

If these were current events in this world, I would have been in trouble.

Before the appraisal was finished, I raised my hand just like before and declared the end of the written exam.

Iria checked the answer sheet half-doubtfully.

"...All correct. You pass."

Not only my hand but also my voice were trembling.

Later, I was informed by the appraiser that everything was genuine.

"Now, follow me to the training ground."

For some reason, Iria's eyes were bloodshot.

Scary...