"Yes, those few individuals are all top-notch experts at the level nine advanced stage, but even so, they haven't been able to become S-class adventurers. Are you sure you want to reconsider...?"

The saleswoman wiped away her cold sweat. She needed to persuade the young lady. If there was a formidable aristocrat behind her and something went wrong, there would be trouble at her doorstep.

"Well, is there a restriction that prohibits registering as an S-class for the first time?" Aya asked, seemingly uninterested in the saleswoman's words.

"No, there isn't..."

"Then it's settled. I'll go for S-class," Aya said, giving a thumbs up.

Five minutes later, with a gloomy look from the saleswoman, Aya left the registration window and returned to Roger. "Done. What's next?"

"Hey, Miss Aya, you're not seriously intending to take on an S-class mission, are you?" Someone who called themselves an artist wore the same expression as the saleswoman when they saw the S-class insignia marked as "pending" on the card.

S-class? Only someone like Tiran, who touched the level of laws, would have the confidence to complete such a highly difficult task. Because Roger hadn't witnessed Aya's fighting posture, he still thought she was at most on the same level as Mimi.

Even though the maid was formidable, she was at most a powerful A-class adventurer. Although that was already impressive, the difference between A-class and S-class was substantial.

"I'm forced to do it... How can the money earned from low-level tasks be enough?" Aya spread her hands, her personality reluctant to attract too much attention. But she had no choice. If she remained a low-level adventurer, she would only be able to take on low-level missions, and her income would be less than working a regular job.

However, these words carried a different meaning to Roger. Forced to do it?

"Could it be that Prince Tiran is so short on money that he has to send his maids out to earn it? Although I earned her money a bit ruthlessly in the past, as a princess, shouldn't she have a considerable amount of money in her wallet? Oh no, I'm starting to feel guilty..." Hey, it seems like you've said something you shouldn't have. Believe me or not, I'll go back and tell that heartless master in your house!

"Enough with the nonsense, what should I do next?"

"There's an arena on the lower floor for sparring. Newly registered adventurers can choose to go down and take the test, which includes evaluations of strength, agility, and other attributes. Afterward, a profession will be assigned, such as berserker, sage, or sniper. Although it's optional, having this professional classification will make it easier for tasks and team formation."

"Is that so? Then let's spend some time to try it out." Aya clenched her fist, searching for the entrance to the underground.

...

"Profession assignment? For you?"

On the underground floor, divided into several zones, an examiner wearing lightweight armor and holding a cross-shaped longsword stared at Aya with suspicion as he took her registration card.

"Can you stop looking at me like that..." Aya sighed, the saleswoman did too, as did Roger. Why was everyone giving her those peculiar looks? Did they look down on female adventurers?!

...Something doesn't seem right.

"Sorry, but honestly, are you really planning to take on an S-class mission right from the start?" The swordsman sighed. He himself had the strength of a level six knight, and if he practiced martial arts, he could naturally discern Aya's strength from her movements and posture. However, he still subconsciously felt that she was not as strong as him.

And he was only a B-class adventurer himself! Wasn't this woman a bit too impulsive? Her appearance and demeanor most likely belonged to some noble young lady out for an adventure, yes, that must be it.

Making the same judgment as the front desk clerk, he sighed again and handed the card back to Aya, saying, "If you insist on challenging, I have no objections. Come for evaluation, and I will assess your attributes in close combat based on your performance in the next battle."

"Oh, sure! Let's do it!" Aya stretched her joints and took the first step onto the stage.

She's really full of energy, just like a young lady should be.

The swordsman chuckled to himself, drew his long sword with both hands, slightly moved his left foot forward, bent his right leg at the back, and assumed a standard knight's combat posture.

"Before we start, let me make it clear that this is just a test, not a life-or-death battle. So I won't use Chi, only assess your physical abilities. Understand?"

"Um, I think you should use Chi, examiner."

Aya adopted a casual posture and raised one hand after hearing the examiner's words. Even without using Chi, a Golden Dragon is still a Golden Dragon. Moreover, given the examiner's level of Chi, it's very possible that he wouldn't even be able to break through Aya's Qi Scale… Isn't this a bit unfair?

"Alright, enough talk. If you want to test Chi, I'll have someone take you to a special place after it's over."

The swordsman examiner seemed to misunderstand Aya's intention and frowned. "Wait, where's your weapon? As an adventurer, you don't even carry a weapon. Are you planning to bite those monsters to death with your teeth?"

"I can just use my fists." Aya lightly clenched her fist, and the collision of Qi Scales caused a slight explosion in the air.

"Oh? So you practice martial arts? Are you from the East?"

The examiner's eyes lit up. In the Western continent, which has knights as its tradition, there is almost no room for martial arts or most unarmed combat techniques. However, the East has many martial arts masters skilled in close-quarters combat, so it's not surprising to make such a guess.

"I don't understand martial arts, but my fists are really strong." Aya smiled.

"Give it your all! Let me see what a female martial artist can do!" The dynamic movement of their fists made the examiner unable to resist the urge for a thrilling battle. He pointed his sword forward and took a step forward to charge.

But in the next second, Aya's figure disappeared from the examiner's sight.

"Huh?" The examiner was stunned, and before he could react, his whole field of vision turned upside down. Shortly after, he lost consciousness in the intense shaking.

...

Bang!

The loud explosion attracted the attention of almost everyone in the underground arena. They then saw a figure flying out of the stage like a cannonball and crashing into the wall, before finally collapsing on the ground.

The swordsman examiner's steel cross sword was broken into two pieces in the middle, and the high-quality light armor on his body twisted into a mess, on the verge of shattering...

And Aya, who threw that punch, was dumbfounded. What the hell, you told me to give it my all! And don't talk about Chi, I didn't even unleash my Qi Scale!

Well, it's not really Aya's fault. Just look at the opponents she has faced since being captured by Tiran: a nearly Holy Rank Silver War Maiden, a city-level monster, a undead mage at the level of a grand magician, an Eastern sword saint, a Holy Rank angel... The weakest of them all is someone like Eomer, a high-ranking knight. So, she subconsciously thought that everyone in the human world was strong.

The result was quite a gap. One punch at full strength sent a Level 6 swordsman flying.

It was only at this moment that the people around recovered from the shock of the explosion.

"What the hell just happened? Did some master transcend the tribulation again?"

"Which examiner in the arena was so ruthless? He sent someone flying!"

"Wait, that guy who got sent flying...Oh my god! Xia, what the hell are you doing?!" A familiar examiner recognized the swordsman who had been sent flying, his face turned pale and he rushed over.

At this moment, the swordsman examiner also slowly regained consciousness from his fainting, but he was still weak and coughing up blood. It seemed like he could pass away at any moment.

"So...strong..."

"Hey, Xia! Don't act like you're about to burp! Tell me who did this and I'll take revenge for you! Medical staff? Saint Priest, come over! It's a matter of life and death!"

However, in this chaotic situation, even if there were healing professions like priests, it would be difficult to reach them in such a short time. The examiner who was supporting the swordsman was anxious, and even Aya, who was still standing on the training ground, didn't notice.

"Um...if there is no priest, how about letting me try?"

"Get lost! What use is an ordinary doctor for such injuries? Priest—huh?"

Before he could finish shouting, a milky white radiance suddenly appeared on the severely injured swordsman examiner. Shortly after, his broken sternum, damaged organs, and even his breathing gradually stabilized at an astonishing speed. Although he was still weak, at least he wouldn't burp anymore.

"Breath of Healing." Aya had already approached the swordsman examiner and the Magic radiance was still present on her right hand that she hadn't put down yet.

"Although I don't know who you are, thank you. I will request a reward for you from the Adventurer's Guild," the swordsman examiner's colleague breathed a sigh of relief and nodded at Aya, while his gaze was still quickly searching for the culprit who had sent their friend flying.

"Uh, no need to thank me, just please certify my profession for the examiner...Aya said awkwardly as she handed over her identity card.

"Certify...you're the one who injured Xia?!" The colleague widened his eyes, unable to believe it. Are you kidding? Xia is at least a Level 6 swordsman, and he was sent flying by this girl?

"It was an accident! Let me explain!" Aya panicked and quickly waved her hands. She didn't want to get involved in any unnecessary trouble.

The colleague was relatively calm and didn't immediately get angry. Instead, he stared coldly at Aya and said, "Regardless, it is a fact that you injured an official examiner from the Adventurer's Guild. First..."

"Forget it, it's not her fault." At this moment, the swordsman examiner who was resting against the wall weakly raised his hand to stop his colleague, smiled bitterly, and said, "I lost to her skillfully. I never expected to encounter such a young and powerful opponent."

After personally experiencing the attack between the blink of an eye, the swordsman examiner understood that the girl in front of him was far superior to him in strength. Even a great knight might not be able to achieve that speed and power. And the Magic that had saved his life just now...

"Hey, she still injured you..."

"Enough, am I not still alive? Examiners themselves are already somewhat dangerous, I accept it." The swordsman examiner was very open-minded. After reluctantly nodding at Aya, he leaned back against the wall again, pulled the corners of his mouth to reveal a smile, and said, "Your professional evaluation will be handled by someone else later. Furthermore, with such strength...there may still be hope for an S-class mission."

"Thank you." Aya breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. Fortunately, she had encountered a tolerant examiner this time. Otherwise...

Wait?

Aya suddenly realized that the way people were looking at her around her seemed a bit off. Ah, it seemed that she had caused quite a stir by injuring the examiner...