Side: Prim
It took longer than I expected because I asked Albert Workshop to craft weapons as rewards for defeating the Evil Drake, using the alloy Lapis Laz that Yamato devised, and also requested armor with Winged Drakes brought in.
Since it was almost lunchtime, we ate in the city of another land we visited recently. While we were there, we dropped by the Healer’s Guild to buy books on healing and restorative magic, books for studying how to use them, and books for test preparation. After that, we decided to head towards the Marquis Amatista family.
Mother will need to stay with them for a while longer, but I don’t want her to be inconvenienced as much as possible.
However, the Hunter has been arrested and had his license revoked. My mother’s safety is now more secure than before, making it easier for me to visit her. I’m planning to buy a house soon, and when I do, I want Mother to live there too.
“Thank you for seeing me off.”
“It’s only natural.”
By marrying me, Mother has become Yamato’s mother-in-law.
Therefore, the guards Yamato had arranged for her were canceled at the time of the wedding.
Actually, Yamato forced them to be canceled.
He got angry with Mother and me, saying, “It’s natural to protect family, so why do I have to charge money for it?”
I was very happy, though.
“Welcome back, Lady Apricot. Welcome, Primrose, Lord Yamato.”
Myun, the head attendant of the Marquis Amatista family and a Lamia, greeted us. It irked me a little.
Before, there was a reason why my name was called before Yamato’s – he was ostensibly guarding my mother and me. But now that we are married, it’s normal to call the husband’s name first, isn’t it?
Myun didn’t know, so she responded as usual, but I still need to say something.
“Myun, Yamato and I actually got married yesterday.”
“Congratulations. I apologize for my rudeness, as I did not know.”
As expected of the head attendant of the Marquis Amatista family. She’s quick to understand.
“I will call Marquis Frederica immediately, so please wait a moment.”
Or so I thought. She hurried off to call Marquis Frederica.
While we left our escort to the butler of Tigari, I wondered if that was appropriate for a head attendant?
For now, we were led to the reception room from yesterday. We were only here to see Mother off.
After this, we have to stop by the Crafter’s Guild, accept a request at the Hunter’s Guild, then go to the ranch, and then meet Meena. My schedule is quite packed!
“I’m sorry to keep you waiting.”
Just as I was starting to think about our next plans, Marquis Frederica arrived.
She arrived sooner than I expected.
“I have returned, Marquis Frederica. I apologize, but I will be imposing on you again for a while.”
“Welcome back, Lady Apricot. Did you enjoy yourself yesterday?”
“Yes. As Myun may have informed you, my daughter married Lord Yamato yesterday, so I am here to give you belated notice.”
“Congratulations. I thought you would be marrying before long, but I sincerely congratulate you.”
She’s so stiff. In a way, it’s understandable, as she’s a former Duchess and he is the current head of the Marquis’s family. If I had inherited the family, this would have been commonplace. Honestly, I don’t think I can act like a noble, so that’s quite daunting.
“Thank you. We are both Hunters, and since we are G-rank, we plan to invite everyone soon and hold a small wedding reception. We would be grateful if you could attend.”
Come to think of it, I forgot to tell Ed and Marina about holding a joint wedding reception. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve even told Richard and Talos that I got married. Ed might have told them, but I just commissioned them to make arms and armor, so I have a feeling they might have forgotten.
Oh well. I just need to secure the outer defenses. Ed’s new magic will probably be presented, and once the situation with Retisencia is settled and deemed safe, Jade Silver and Blue-Gray Iron will likely be announced. Perhaps Ed will reach G-rank, or even P-rank. Ah, but he doesn’t have enough experience for that.
However, Ed is sure to gain fame, and since he’s Richard’s grandson, he seems to have met the Provincial Governor before, so he probably won’t be refused.
“Thank you, I would be delighted to attend.”
“Also, I haven’t confirmed with them yet, but we are planning to hold a joint wedding reception for Ed and Marina of Albert Workshop, so we would appreciate your approval for that as well.”
“Richard’s grandchild? I’ve heard of him, but to think he’s finally getting married too! This is truly a joyous occasion. Of course, there’s no problem with that.”
As I expected, she agreed quite readily. It’s helpful for us, so it’s fine.
“So, what will you two be doing now?”
“We’ve placed an order for Beast Gear at the Crafter’s Guild and are planning to officially place an order for a Beast Carriage as well. So, we’ll be heading there first. After that, we’ll go to the Hunter’s Guild and take on some simple requests.”
“That would be helpful. With a Hippogriff, long-distance travel won’t be a problem. More importantly, with the current lack of Hunters, we will inevitably have to rely on you more and more. So, any requests you take on will be greatly appreciated by the Provincial Governor’s office and myself.”
“It is the duty of a Hunter to hunt, after all.”
“That statement rings true for me as well.”
Why? Marquis Frederica is supporting Feel as the Provincial Governor, so there’s no reason for her to feel that way. Besides, Yamato is talking about those scums, not about the Marquis.
“The Order’s Guild is also active in hunting monsters, and Orders who are registered as Hunters are going out of town every day. Because of this, the Order’s Guild is also facing considerable burden. I am also registered with the Order’s Guild, but I have to prioritize my work as Provincial Governor right now, so I can’t help them. However, I am a C-rank Order, so I cannot be of much help.”
Marquis Frederica is an Order? That makes sense. Besides, there are other guilds, so why register with the Order’s Guild? The Order’s Guild is the Amister Kingdom Knights, so nobles with territory might not be able to do Order work, would they?
“As you know, nobles in Amister, including the Royal Family, must register with some guild.”
“Yes, that is well-known.”
“The Order’s Guild is unique to Amister. Registration with the Priest’s Guild means dedicating your life to God as a clergyman. The Butler’s Guild educates stewards, making it difficult for nobles to register. However, the Order’s Guild also has Orders who are considered external collaborators. They are called Outside Orders, and nobles with territory, High Hunters, and the like sometimes register.”
I see, that’s why she registered with the Order’s Guild. But I thought many nobles registered with the Crafter’s Guild or the Healer’s Guild?
Yamato looks at me with a questioning gaze, but it’s true.
“That is also true, but there is a certain number of nobles who register with the Order’s Guild. However, to become an Outside Order, approval from the Grand Order’s Master is also necessary, so even nobles with territory cannot easily register. For regular Orders, called Inside Orders, there are no particularly strict conditions for Amister citizens, and thanks to the Order’s Guild, their scale as knights is large, so it’s said that not only nobles but also commoners register in large numbers. Although, there is an entrance exam of sorts.”
This is the first time I’ve heard of Inside Orders and Outside Orders. Come to think of it, Meena said something about there might be a way, so perhaps this is what she meant.
The Order’s Guild is the Amister Kingdom Knights, so naturally, it only exists in Amister. Therefore, Knight Magic, which is classified as Guild Magic, can only be used by Orders. Recently, I heard that the knights in Valentia have also become able to use some of it.
Knight Magic includes spells for maintaining public order, such as Scanning, which can examine the contents of storage and magic bags, and Arresting, which restrains opponents with magic. It also includes combat and anti-undead spells, making it highly effective in actual combat.
Actually, the Scanning spell, which can even examine the inside of storage, isn’t that incredible? Ah, with the temple magic Regulating? you can only determine if a registered item exists or not.
“Some people even try to register as Outside Orders solely for the sake of Knight Magic, but naturally, Outside Orders cannot use spells like Scanning or Hearing. Of course, there are exceptions like myself.”
That’s understandable. Hearing, in particular, is apparently a spell for interrogation, so it would be a huge problem if Outside Orders could use it normally. And as an exception, for lords like Marquis Frederica, who are in a position somewhat above an Order’s Master, it’s judged better to be able to use it. Of course, if it were misused, they would be immediately expelled from the Order’s Guild and further punished by the country.
“Also, this applies not only to Orders but also to Hunters: not many people register with the Healer’s Guild. Well, compared to other guilds. While they can use Bestowed Magic restorative spells as they rank up, the rank-up exam is very difficult, so there are many I-rank and C-rank Healers.”
Ah, that’s indeed a problem. However, the Healer’s Guild exam is for saving lives, so it can’t be made easy. And since High Healing, a C-rank spell, can heal most injuries, perhaps there’s no need to intentionally rank up.
The Healer’s Guild, like the Crafter’s Guild, has its headquarters in the Royal Capital of Amister, so the country is also investing in it. However, it is a relatively new guild, established only a few decades ago, and its principles are said to align with the guest world, making it difficult for people of Helios Orb to accept. While public health has been thoroughly implemented, and many people understand it, there are still those who are not convinced or are struggling.
“This problem cannot be solved overnight. After all, the Healer’s Guild itself is a new organization established only about 50 years ago.”
Mother is right. Perhaps when I have more time, I should register with the Healer’s Guild? I can use Blood Healing up to this point, and if I try hard, I might reach P-rank… Ah, P in the Healer’s rank is Area Healing. Wide-range healing is impossible for me.
Ed said that there are things people can and cannot do, and I agree with him.
