Chapter 17: Curiousity
Is he serious, inviting someone to take on a quest together? And what's more, this is a common red flag in all light novels, anime, manga and other titles. Why? Because this could be a setup trap to a newbie who knows nothing about how the system works and get robbed at the end.
He kept his expression neutral, but inwardly, his thoughts were racing.
Better to play it safe.
"Thanks for the offer," Inigo said, offering a polite smile, "but I can't take any quests just yet. I just registered and haven't received my official ID."
Colm blinked. "Oh. Right. Yeah, you need that to actually take anything off the board."
"Yeah," Inigo nodded. "And besides, I think I'll start solo. Just wanted to look around for now and see what kind of jobs the guild offers."
Colm scratched the back of his neck, looking slightly embarrassed. "Fair enough. Probably better to get a feel for things first. Sorry if I came off too eager—I just figured a team-up would be less of a headache, y'know?"
"No offense taken," Inigo replied calmly. "It's a solid suggestion. Maybe next time."
"Sure thing. I'll be around." Colm gave a short wave and stepped back toward one of the nearby tables where a few other adventurers were eating and chatting.
Inigo let out a soft breath.
Crisis averted.