Chapter 14: Adventurer Guild
Kael then emerged from the inn.
The merchants were already setting up their shops.
He glanced down at his coin pouch—just over a silver and sixteen bronze, leftover from the exchange.
Not enough to buy a slave, that's for sure.
Hmm… My clothes are very modern by this world's standards. I should buy some clothes first.
Kael sees a clothing store nearby.
He bought a set of local clothes from there.
As he left the shop, some thoughts came to his mind.
What else from Earth could he sell here?
And more importantly—
What would this world sell him in return?
Ah, I should head to the Adventurer's Guild now.
The Adventurer's Guild wasn't hard to find.
Kael followed the flow of traffic toward the heart of the market square. There, a large timber-and-stone building loomed over the stalls and side streets, its wide doors open like a welcoming maw. Above it, a faded wooden sign swung lazily in the breeze, carved with a sword crossed over a quill—oddly scholarly for a place associated with danger and blood.
This is it. The start of every fantasy protagonist's journey.
He adjusted the leather belt around his waist and stepped inside.
The interior was warmer than expected, lit by oil lanterns and sun streaming through high windows. A massive bulletin board dominated one wall, covered in parchment notices—some handwritten, others stamped with wax seals. The rest of the space was a mix of long wooden tables, armored adventurers, and the low hum of conversation.
Kael's entrance barely registered with the room.
He hesitated. Part of him had expected more… attention. Or maybe a dramatic silence as everyone turned to stare at the newcomer. But no—people were too busy counting coins, sharing stories, or comparing scars.
At the front desk stood a young woman with neat auburn hair pulled into a braid, spectacles perched on her nose. Her uniform was tidy—a vest with the guild emblem embroidered in gold thread. She looked up as he approached.
"Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild," she said smoothly, her voice clear and practiced. "Are you here to register?"
Kael nodded. "Yeah. First time."
"Name?"
"…Kael."
The receptionist scribbled something on a parchment form. "Do you have any experience with combat? Magic? Survival skills?"
"…Uh."
He paused. Do video games count?
"I know some basic martial arts," he said instead. "Some camping, hiking, map reading. I'm good with my hands." A half-truth.
"Very well. You'll start as F rank. Complete five verified tasks to be eligible for assessment."
She reached beneath the counter, pulling out a small wooden tag on a thin cord.
"Your guild card. Registration fee is two bronze coins. It covers materials and recordkeeping. Acceptable?"
Kael blinked. "Oh—yeah. That's fine."
He handed over the coins.
The receptionist continued smoothly. "This card tracks your record and is required to receive payment. Magic-sealed—tampering destroys the tag."
Kael examined the tag. His name was etched on one side, and a painted 'F' rank insignia adorned the other.
"Do I need a party?"
"You may join one, form one, or go solo. But as a beginner, we recommend taking simple tasks alone or pairing with a registered mentor. That option is available if you're willing to split the reward."
Kael frowned. "What kind of beginner jobs are available?"
She pointed toward the board. "Left section. Green tags are available to F ranks. Delivery, pest extermination, herb collection. That sort of thing."
He thanked her and stepped over to the board. A few green-tagged notices caught his eye:
"Help Needed: Harvest Fireleaf Herbs near the Eastern Wood. 6 bronze per bundle."
"Exterminate: Giant Rats in grain storage. 12 bronze per job."
"Escort: Merchant to Riverhold. 1 silver. (Requires approval)"
Kael took the rat extermination one.
I think it's not hard.
As he turned to leave, the receptionist called out.
"Kael. Word of advice."
He looked back.
"Don't die over bronze coins. If something feels wrong, walk away. Plenty of fools rush in, thinking this job makes them heroes."
Kael gave her a half-smile. "Thanks. I'll keep that in mind."
Time to earn my place in this world.