Chapter 26: Exam
Rosalina was stunned to see the old man sitting behind the table immediately greeted her. She could even see the big smile and sparkling eyes of the old man.
"Come on, come in."
Said the old man who then introduced himself as Frans. The leader of the Altira branch of the Merchant Union.
Rosalina did not expect that the highest ranking person in the building would come down to meet her. She felt that this might be a mistake. But Frans said that nothing was a mistake.
"You are one of the heroes of yesterday's events. How can we provide ordinary service to a figure like you?"
'Figure?? What is this person talking about? I didn't immediately become a famous figure just because I successfully completed one big mission! This old man... could it be that he wanted something from me?'
Rosalina looked hesitant to sit down. Her face scrunched up, questioning the meaning of the friendship given by the old man named Frans.
Frans still smiling broadly. He could see Rosalina's hesitation. So instead of waiting for the woman who didn't sit down. The old man continued his speech.
Explaining that Rosalina's name may have only begun to be heard in the public in the last few days. However, that name is Rosalina as an adventurer, while Rosalina as an official guild, is already well known in some circles. One of them is in the management of the Merchant Union.
A woman who is able to implement new things in the guild and improve the economy of the guild and its adventurers. One of the things made by Rosalina is the services of capital loans and pawnshops.
For the Merchant Union, Rosalina's implementation is quite interesting. So they do the same.
Therefore, when they heard that Rosalina resigned from her position as the guild treasurer. The higher-ups of the Merchant Union had actually started preparing offers to hire Rosalina.
But who would have thought, Rosalina herself knocked on their door. The Merchant Union Chief immediately came down from his room and was ready to meet Rosalina in person.
However, who would have thought that Rosalina's arrival might not be in line with his expectations. Frans thought that Rosalina would apply to be one of their employees, but…
"I want to register as a merchant and get a trade permit."
"Eh? Didn't you come here to apply to be treasurer?"
"??? …Um, no."
The two of them were silent for a moment. Then Frans began to speak, explaining that he would really appreciate, if Rosalina would become their treasurer.
Unfortunately, Rosalina immediately refused without a second thought. She said that she wanted to travel around the world as well as become a merchant. This is her dream, said Rosalina reassuring Frans.
The man could only let out a long breath and then burst out laughing. Honestly, he still regretted Rosalina's refusal. However, what can he do? He saw the serious gaze of the woman who said she wanted to explore Etheria.
He couldn't possibly break the spirit of the younger generation.
With that, Frans immediately processed Rosalina's registration as a new merchant.
First, Frans asked what kind of trade Rosalina wanted to do.
"Huh… kind?"
"Each merchant has their own scope, vision and specialty. But for the Merchant Union we divide it into several parts. First peddlers, those who trade from city to city. Then there are shop owners, to company owners with branches in several cities. Everything is arranged, with different annual taxes."
Frans then gave some documents to Rosalina. Documents containing the types and goods to be traded including taxes to be paid. In addition there are rules that every trader needs to obey.
One of them does not trade illegal goods including slaves. Slavery is not prohibited in Etheria, but those who are allowed to sell slaves are agencies that have been granted permission by the kingdom and guilds. It's not just the Merchant Union.
Therefore, apart from official places, only on the black market there is a sale and purchase of slaves.
After Rosalina read all the contents of the documents. Rosalina immediately decided to become a peddler. She will sell while adventuring. As for the types of merchandise she would sell, Rosalina decided not to limit her specialty.
"I sell everything except illegal stuff."
"Hoo~ not specialize. You know that the taxes will be higher, right?"
Rosalina nodded, "I know."
"In that case, okay."
Frans immediately processed Rosalina's registration documents. Write names and so on on a piece of paper, then hand it to Rosalina.
"Take this to the exam room."
Rosalina received the document and left the room. She met the receptionist at the front of the room, showed her the documents she had received, and was told to enter the third room.
Rosalina entered, and saw that the room was similar to the classroom when she was in school.
At the front of the room was a bespectacled man in formal attire who was watching two people who seemed to be taking a written test.
The supervisor saw Rosalina enter. He gestured with his finger not to make any noise, then waved for Rosalina to come over.
He took the document that was in Rosalina's hand. He glanced at it quickly, then gave the woman the exam paper that had to be done.
"Keep your things in the locker over there. No cheating, I'm watching you. You have ninety minutes from now."
Rosalina didn't bring much stuff. She only brought her beloved sword, and a waist bag to store money and an energy drink. She put her things in the locker. Then start working on the exam at one of the empty tables.
Rosalina had expected that there would be a written test. Just like in the Adventurer's Guild, the Merchant Union must do the same.
She scanned the exam paper briefly, and her eyes suddenly opened in disbelief. Because the majority of the questions asked are basic math. Add, subtract, multiply and divide.
In addition, there are several questions that test general knowledge. Such as the geography of the city, the specialization of products in various regions, the prices of various products, to the trade rules she had just read in Frans' room.
For Rosalina, who had become the treasurer of the Adventurer's Guild, general knowledge was a must. Coupled with her knowledge as a student in the modern world, these basic math problems are like…
'Elementary school test...'
Rosalina forgot that Etheria's education level was low. The lack of an education system such as public schools means that not many people understand mathematics.
Never mind that, most of them can't even read and write.
Rosalina, with high confidence, immediately worked her exam test. In less than forty minutes. She managed to solve all the problems perfectly.
Answering these questions is too easy for Rosalina. What takes a long time is not thinking about the answer, but reading the question.
But whatever it is, with Rosalina's time, she managed to break the record as a participant with the fastest time, as well as with a perfect score.
Supervisors or examiners themselves can only gape in amazement at Rosalina's achievements.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone