Only after Claire arrived in Nafu City did she understand what Mode had meant before.
Nafu City was now bustling with people. The adventurers entering and leaving through the city gates were all clad in armor, greatswords hanging from their waists. They strode into Nafu City laughing heartily, their faces full of exhilaration, carrying the bold air of wandering heroes.
The moment Mode saw those adventurers, his entire mood deflated. "Sigh, I thought we got here pretty quickly, but it turns out we were still too late."
Ellie sighed as well. "It can't be helped. The news that Nafu City was opening an Adventurer's Guild was made public at Adventurer's Guilds everywhere. Some observant adventurers were bound to notice it."
Claire patted Mode on the shoulder with an amused smile. "It's fine. Even with so many people here, I believe you'll still stand out."
"Right!" Mode regained his confidence and punched a fist into the air. "We'll definitely make something of ourselves in Nafu City!"
After psyching himself up, Mode turned back and asked, "Next, we need to register as active adventurers at the Adventurer's Guild here. Where are you going?"
"Me? I'm going home to take a look first."
Mode looked surprised. "You're originally from Nafu City?"
Claire smiled and nodded. "You could say that."
As she spoke, Claire floated into the air, spread her arms, and smiled. "Welcome to Nafu City!"
Claire snapped her fingers. "Oh, right. I know some blacksmiths here too. Go pick out some armor, and mention my name. You won't have to pay. Consider it a welcome gift from me, a local, for coming to Nafu City!"
Without giving them a chance to refuse, Claire vanished from the air in a flash, leaving the three of them staring blankly after her. Mode opened his