They Don’t Know I’m Too Young for the Adventurer’s Guild

At just nine years old, Kiri leaves his sleepy village in the countryside and sets out to make a living for himself. With the help of a traveling merchant, Kiri reaches a bustling seaside town—where he’s betrayed and almost sold into slavery. He manages to escape, but now he’s all alone in the strange town with neither a roof over his head nor a coin in his pocket. The streets lead him to the Raging Kelpie’s Tail, a guild of adventurers. Its colorful characters take Kiri under their wing and watch over the earnest boy as he overcomes challenges and grows both in height and spirit.

Kiri continues his life as a fledgling adventurer, maintaining the lie that he’s twelve. But his latest challenge isn’t a monster. It’s two recruits who seem utterly unprepared for adventuring. Liluetta Magnan, a sharp-tongued merchant’s daughter, and Yune Izus, her kindhearted but flighty companion, join Kiri on a simple herb-gathering quest. It quickly goes awry when Liluetta’s impractical shoes force them to abandon their mission. Determined not to fail again, she returns properly equipped, and the group sets out once more. As they navigate treacherous terrain, Kiri is surprised by their willingness to learn, especially when Liluetta uses magic to locate a hidden mana pool. He begins to question his first impressions. Are they truly cut out for this life? And what does it mean for him to be their guide? This volume delves deeper into growth, mentorship, and responsibility in a world where survival depends on more than just skill.