Chapter 257
Wishul Kingdom
Translator : PolterGlast
After receiving Bane's hospitality and fully enjoying
the mansion on the Old Abandoned Road, we returned to Biodasdal. It was
good that the Guild Master judged there was no danger, but I understood
firsthand that an encounter between monsters and humans is a difficult thing.
After all, that was the reaction of the Guild Master, who is overwhelmingly on
my side and has faced off against numerous monsters.
It would be difficult for a normal person to come to an
understanding, and I clearly understood the reason why they became hostile with
the neighboring country. While thinking in my heart that it might be difficult
to convince them, there is no option to just do nothing. Harboring anxiety, I
got my preparations in order and headed to the meeting place at the city
entrance.
「Sato-san, good morning. It will be a bit of a long journey, but
are your preparations in order?」
「Good morning. Of course they are.
Sorry to bother you again following yesterday.」
「There's no need to apologize. I made
you accompany me all the way to the Royal Capital, after all. Besides, it's a
fact that public order has improved, and it's not just your problem, Graham-san.」
「I appreciate you saying that.」
After conveying my thanks to the Guild Master, we
immediately departed for the neighboring Wishul Kingdom. Partly because
he had prepared a carriage, it was an extremely comfortable journey. Inside the
carriage, I was able to hear about the Old Abandoned Road and the Wishul
Kingdom, and the time passed in the blink of an eye.
Although it was my first time crossing a border, partly
because the Guild Master is a person of high status, we were able to enter the
country surprisingly easily. And then...
「The capital of the Wishul Kingdom,
Flimble, is coming into view.」
「The capital is located close to the
border, isn't it. Even so, the city walls are as solid as the Royal Capital's.」
「The Wishul Kingdom is a small
country, and attacks from monsters are frequent, after all. The capital is near
the border so they can immediately ask for help. The reason the walls are so
solid is also to protect against monsters.」
「Hmm, so their vigilance against
monsters is high. Is that why it developed into a dispute with Bane and
the others this time?」
「I think so. The Guild Master of the
Adventurer's Guild in Flimble is an old friend, so I want to meet the
Guild Master first. ...Though I don't know if he's still serving as the Guild
Master.」
I'm grateful we have connections. That being said, it seems
they haven't met for many years, and if that person has stepped down as Guild
Master, it looks like we might have a hard time. Having been able to enter Flimble
easily as well, we got off the carriage and decided to head to the Adventurer's
Guild.
The liveliness of the city is about on par with Biodasdal.
I was curious about the high number of people who looked like combatants, but
the frequent monster attacks is probably a major reason for that. The
Adventurer's Guild is also solid enough to rival the one in the Royal Capital,
indicating a high demand for adventurers.
「This is the Adventurer's Guild.
Compared to Biodasdal, it's an overwhelming building.」
「It's the capital, and considering
the public order is bad, I think it's normal. I imagine it's complicated for
you as a Guild Master, but it's just proof of how peaceful the vicinity of Biodasdal
is, and I think it's something to be glad about.」
「That is true. I tend to become
self-deprecating, but I'm always snapped out of it by your words, Graham-san.
Anyway, let's go get an appointment with the Guild Master.」
We entered the Adventurer's Guild and aimed for the
reception desk where the receptionist was. The inside of the Adventurer's Guild
is the same even in other countries, and there are quite a few guys glaring at
us, being unfamiliar faces. Since getting tangled up with them would get us
nowhere, we headed to the reception desk without casting a single glance their
way.
「Welcome. What's your business?」
The receptionist was a woman with rather heavy makeup, and
her customer service was also quite sloppy compared to Biodasdal.
Reaffirming just how proper our usual receptionist is, I kept my mouth shut and
left the handling to the Guild Master.
「I'd like to meet the Guild Master,
but is he currently in the Adventurer's Guild?」
「Huh? The Guild Master? ...What? Do
you have an appointment?」
「I don't, but I am an old friend of
the Guild Master... or I should be.」
「What's with that vague answer?
...Suspicious.」
Since it wasn't certain whether the Guild Master of Flimble
was his old friend or not, it ended up being a vague answer. Because of that,
the Guild Master was being glared at by the receptionist with a bad attitude.
「Sorry to interrupt, but we came from
a city called Biodasdal in the neighboring country. This person here is
the Guild Master of Biodasdal, and it seems he was an acquaintance of
the Guild Master of Flimble.」
「The Guild Master of a neighboring
country? ...Sounds suspicious, but whatever. Do you remember the name of this
Guild Master you claim is your friend?」
「It's Spencer, but is he still
serving as the Guild Master?」
「...That's correct. I'll go check for
now, so wait here.」
Even after learning that he was the Guild Master of a
neighboring country, the receptionist, without changing her attitude, disappeared
into the back room. My impression of her isn't good at all, but the sole fact
that she doesn't change her attitude even when she knows she's dealing with a
VIP is a favorable point.
After waiting for a while, the receptionist from earlier
returned. However, judging from her overly dubious expression, perhaps she
couldn't get the appointment?
「How did it go?」
「He said I can let you through. The
room at the back on the third floor.」
「I'm grateful you put the word
through, but why are you in such a bad mood?」
「Because I got scolded for not asking
your name.」
That makes sense, and it's troubling to be shown an attitude as if we were the ones at fault. Anyway... it seems we are allowed to go to the Guild Master's office, so I suppose we'll head there without paying any mind to this receptionist.
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