I, a Holy-Attributed Healer, Am Surrounded by Beautiful, Big-Breasted Women of the Female Knight Brigade - Chapter 18 - A-Rank Status

Chapter 18 – A-Rank Status

The walled city of Daut that we arrived at is sandwiched between the Earldom of Corias and the Earldom of Azaman to the east and west.

Gates have been built about halfway through the city, and people can easily pass through each territory by showing a pass when passing through.

Near the royal capital, there is even a position called the Border Commissioner, dispatched from the capital, who strictly oversees and guards the border.

However, it seems that Earldoms on the border make an agreement with each other and build towns in places where people pass to make it easier for interaction.

This makes it easier to send aid if something happens to each other’s territories, and regular interactions foster a sense of unity among the residents of the same city.

Additionally, the common city serves as a convenient meeting place for the lords to discuss matters.

“This is the city of Daut. It has a different atmosphere from Corias.”

“This city strongly reflects the characteristics of the Azaman territory.”

“The characteristics of Azaman territory?”

“Yes. Over there, there’s a red-light district where gambling dens and people involved in shady businesses gather.”

There are towns and territories where bad people can gather legally.

By creating them, the kingdom is easier to manage, so they gather in one place.

As an adventurer, I have heard about the red-light district.

I’ve never been to the Azaman territory before because Cynthia and Asha didn’t like it, but I may need to go there in the future to find out more about the miasma.

“Ah, Salt-sama is a man after all! Is he interested in going?”

“I’m not so desperate to go, but, well, I’ve never had a relationship with a woman. So, I am interested.”

In fact, I haven’t been able to satisfy my rod in the past four days, so I’m nearing my limit. During my journey with my childhood friends, I never felt this worked up.

But with the beautiful and refined Krish-san, and the sweet and cuddly Mei with her huge boobs by my side, I’ve been enduring so much…

“Ehh! Salt-sama, you’ve never been in a relationship at your age?”

“Hey! Mei, that’s not something you should say.”

“But Krish-sama. A man who hasn’t… never mind.”

“Hasn’t what?”

Mei seems to understand, but Krish-san tilted her head in confusion.

“Still, it’s all about how you look at things. I see, I see, so you’ve never been in a relationship with anyone.”

Mei looked at me with a grin. Krish-san, on the other hand, had a somewhat apologetic expression.

Many adventurers go to the red-light district when they’re pent up, but I never felt the desire to sneak away from my childhood friends for that kind of thing.

So I just haven’t had the chance.

Now that I’m working solo, I suppose it’s okay to go.

Maybe I’ll visit the Azaman territory after I’m done with Lana-sama’s task.

“Let’s go into town anyway.”

Me being a virgin doesn’t matter.

Right now, I have to prioritize work.

“Yes!”

“Indeed. Let’s take care of the procedures.”

I’ll leave it to Krish-san, the Vice-commander of the Fourth Knights, to settle things with the gatekeeper.

If I show my adventurer’s badge, I can easily pass through, but since I’m currently acting on a request from Lana-sama, there’s no need to bother showing it.

“Hmm… Is that you, Mei?!”

A gatekeeper suddenly called out.

It was a small man, and he looked a bit like Mei.

“…Father.”

Mei did say she had family here, so it wouldn’t be strange if her father was the gatekeeper.

“It’s really Mei, after all. What are you doing here? Is it for work?”

“Yes. I’m working.”

Mei is always lively, energetic, and likes to tease, but she seems intimidated in front of her father.

“You’re the same as always. Are you still performing your duties as a member of the Fourth Knights? You’re not causing trouble for everyone, are you? I heard that your brigade is made up entirely of women, but what can women do? Can you really protect Lana-sama by yourself? Without the Second Knight Brigade, this city is doomed.”

Mei’s father didn’t listen to Mei’s reply and just stated his opinion.

Moreover, he gradually began to criticize the Fourth Knight Brigade and talk about how wonderful the Second Knights are.

There was still no sign of Krish-san returning, and Mei didn’t argue with her father.

She listened emotionlessly, with the same expression I had seen when she performed her duties without passion.

“Excuse me.”

“Hmm? And who are you?”

“I’m working with Mei here on a task at Lana-sama’s request.”

“At Lana-sama’s request?”

“Yes. This is who I am.”

I presented my adventurer’s badge to prove my identity, acting a little arrogantly.

“Huh? You’re an adventurer? Why would someone of such low status be involved?”

I tilted my head at the words Mei’s father said.

Many country folks mistakenly believe that adventurers are a job for people of low social standing.

However, some nobles are also registered as adventurers.

More than anything, if adventurers reach a certain level of rank, they get recognized by the country and can be given the same rank as a noble as an honor from the King.

“Father!! Don’t be rude! Salt-sama is an incredible adventurer!”

Mei seemed to understand what I meant when I showed my adventurer badge.

“You! How dare you speak to your father like that?!”

As Mei’s father raised his hand and shouted, I grabbed his wrist.

“What! You bastard! How dare you!”

“I stopped you because you were being an idiot.”

“Idiot?! You lowly adventurer!”

“Hmph!”

I shook off Mei’s father’s arm and made him take a step back.

“Hey, gatekeeper over there!”

I called out to another gatekeeper nearby who seemed to have a higher status.

“Yes? What is it?”

“Do you understand what this means?”

I showed him my adventurer’s badge.

“Huh?! An A-rank adventurer! I deeply apologize!”

It seems this gatekeeper understands.

“This idiot called me a lowly adventurer. What kind of education are you giving your men?”

“We’re terribly sorry!”

He seemed to understand the situation. He grabbed Mei’s father’s head and slammed it into the ground, making him bow.

“What!!”

Mei’s father, not understanding what’s going on, looked at the man who seemed to be his boss with a puzzled expression.

“You idiot, don’t lift your head. The title of an A-rank adventurer is proof that the country recognizes the adventurer. In terms of rank, they’re on par with a Baron. Moreover, he’s also been given a nickname. That means his achievements are acknowledged. Among A-ranks, he has the authority equivalent to a viscount!”

I don’t really like showing off my power. But it’s this person’s fault for being ignorant.

Plus, you can’t get A-rank unless the country recognizes your ability.

In exchange for being given the same power as a noble, A-rank adventurers promise to cooperate if an emergency occurs in the country. In fact, the fact that I’m currently investigating the miasma is also for the sake of the country.

“Viscount?! I’m so sorry! I did not realize I was addressing someone of your stature.”

I really didn’t want to do this, but if the other person doesn’t want to listen, it’s always quicker to show my power.

Mei’s father continued to bow, his head covered in mud. 

When I looked at Mei, her face was filled with disgust as she looked down at her father.