Hard Work Will Never Betray Me (WN) - Chapter 116
After Emilia’s introduction, everyone’s attention turned to the next person. The next person was a rather large young man who appeared to be in his late teens.
“I am Gilbert Hagendorf, 16 years old, and my family lives in the Steinfeldt area. My family, like Steinfeldt’s, is a samurai family, and we have been in the service of the Viscount Zweig family for three generations now. My specialty is “physical strengthening” magic. I have been trained in swordsmanship and martial arts since I was a child, so I am confident in close combat. That’s all I have to say about myself. I look forward to working with you.”
There was a round of applause. But he is 16 years old, isn’t he? He seems much older than the 12- or 13-year-olds who had been making self-introductions up to this point. He is taller than 180, and his muscles are well developed and he has a strong physique. I can tell that he has been working out a lot. He seems to be a serious person.
I am Hemrut Gertner, 14 years old. I was born in the port city of Hafen, and even though I am the son of a merchant, for some reason I am better at magic than at accounting, which is why I was called here. I prefer desk work. …… My specialty is non-attribute appraisal spell. I think I’m better suited for scouts and investigative missions than for combat. I think I have a good eye when it comes to shopping, so if you want, we can go shopping together sometime. I look forward to working with you.”
Hemrut, huh? He looks two years older than me, but at a quick look, he looks about the same age or younger. He is so thin that I doubt if he can really fight. However, since he has successfully made it through the highly dangerous Demon Forest and is here safe and sound, he is probably more than capable, despite appearances.
“My name is Claudia Kallenberg. I am from the ancient city of Cremona and I am 15 years old. My specialties are water and earth magic, and I am especially good at “earth golem” magic. I look forward to working with you.”
Next, Claudia is 15 years old. She is very polite and ladylike. The ancient city of Cremona, where she is from, is said to be the origin of the ancient magical civilization, and it is a historic city with more history than the capital of the empire. It is said that there are many refined people in Cremona, and Ms. Claudia seems to be no exception. I feel that it is somewhat similar to Kyoto, but what is it really like? It is one of the cities I would like to visit someday.
As for Claudia herself, she can use an “earthen golem,” which must be very useful as a practice target for magic practice and for training in the form of drills. She can also practice her own “clay golem” spell, killing two birds with one stone.
“Leon Hoffmeister 17 years old. My family runs a blacksmith workshop in the northernmost town of Hagen. My specialty is steel spells. I can also do simple blacksmithing work as an intern, so if you want to take care of your weapons, feel free to let me know. If it’s okay with me, I’ll be happy to help you. with that”
Leon, the next one, also has a sturdy physique like the first one, Gilbert, and at 17 years old, he is probably the oldest of the group. His birthplace, the northernmost town of Hagen, is the name of the northern port town out of several that exist in the northern and southern parts of the empire. The Hailant Empire is a country the size of Germany, France, Italy, and Benelux plus Switzerland, so it has ports on both the north and south sides of the country.
Incidentally, since the distance between Hagen and the country of the dwarves is quite close, it is said that forging is as active in the empire as in the imperial capital. The fact that he takes care of everyone’s weapons gives me the feeling that he is a reliable .
“I am Marcus Cornelius, 12 years old. I come from a village called Fore near the Grand Labyrinth. Before coming here, I was a local adventurer who worked as a thief, but I’m not very strong myself. I was only able to get here by setting traps, sleeping in a tree, and sneaking around and hiding from the monsters. So I’d appreciate it if you don’t expect too much from me. Anyway, I’m looking forward to working with you.”
Markus is a little short for a 12-year-old, and he looks a little younger than his age. I don’t feel much magical power, and I don’t feel his own strength. The fact that he is still able to safely make his way through the demon forest means that he is a skilled thief. In other words, he is a ninja. I would love to see what kind of traps he uses.
“I’m Nadia Langenbach, 12 years old, from the southern city of Marsberg. My grandfather was an immigrant from the Beast Kingdom Union, and my race is Ketsey, the Cat People. I’m good at dark magic, and I’m not good at non-attribute magic. Um, I often make mistakes, so I’m sure I’ll be a nuisance to you all, but please take care of me!”
……, Nekomimi is here! So she is called Nadia. I’ve seen chemomimi beastmen before, but I’ve never had the chance to get to know them well. However, I am very excited to think that I can finally get to know a cat-ear girl! As a former Japanese who had a certain longing for the chemomimi, I was thrilled. But still, Nadia, I wonder if she’s a naughty, clumsy girl. She even chewed her own name just now. …… A clumsy girl with cat ears. I guess she’s a pretty ditzy, clumsy girl.
