When I say "Maffa Merlin" out loud I keep thinking "Papa Merlin" that leads me to thinking "Papa Smurf" and I'm hit with a foreboding of the Merlin Clan.
Doesn't the family realise Guilded Rose is a promising business and hence realise it's 50 Rank 5 Great Mages?? Protection for lucrative businesses is impprtant!!