Chapter 10: Guild Posting

Well, the result from the operation was some good news and lots of bad news. The good news was that I was able to make a map of Vulcan and was able to make the foundation of my base. The bad news was that I got a bit of scolding from mother and father. They also told me that I need to stay inside and rest until I feel better because of all of the aching.

That is why, right now, I am resting in my bed. They said that I can only go outside once I recover from my intense fatigue. When I am able to go outside, I will try to find Corvin. This is something that I need to finish with the highest amount of urgency.

By the way, I hid the map of Vulcan underneath my bed in my room. However, it is already Thursday. Mother is going to clean my room on Saturday so I really need to hurry and finish it already.

I will wait until tomorrow to do everything.

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Good morning!

Now, since all of the fatigue is gone, I should get going. Oh yeah. If we are going to use Corvin's threads to tie all of the pieces together. How will we put it at the top of the tree? We can use the threads but, the wind or rain are factor that might untie it. Maybe I should ask some people who can use magic?

Also, I am not going to get help from people who don't know how to use it properly. The base is delicate. I'd rather have a professional put it there. Where would I find professional magic users, though?

I grab my map and carefully scan it.

Ahh.

Of course.

The place with all of those guys with exploration gear going in and out might be a place where some professionals go. However, those guys might not work for free. That place has got to be a place where they get job requests, right? How much do I pay them? Come to think of it, I don't know anything about the currency of this age, do I?

I will ask mother and father now.

I go out of my room.

Huh?

No one here?

The house is empty. I don't really know what is happening but, I will just prepare my own food now. It is a good thing I have experience in being a butler. Otherwise, I won't be able to eat food when I am alone.

Okay.

Lonely breakfast.

I wonder where mother and father went so early in the morning. Jobs? Urgent meetings? Maybe something like that.

If they aren't here, that is okay. I will just ask someone else what the currency is in this age. Huh? I have a weird feeling in my chest. I think it is loneliness. Probably because my child mentality still hasn't left me.

I stuff my breakfast into my mouth and walk out of the door while holding my map. The building where those explorer guys go is near the front gate.

Alright, let's go.

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I have finally arrived near the entrance of the building. I don't know what is called, so let's see what the sign says.

'Adventurer's Guild'.

Well, that is the name of this building. That means, those people who are going in and out of the Guild are called 'adventurers'. Looks like this is the place where I am going to get help. But before I go in, I will need to get some money. Where do I get it?

Can I just beg for money from some other people?

Yeah, I will do that.

Pride, what is that?

That is something unnecessary when the fate of the world hangs in the balance. This act is something that will contribute to me saving the world!

30 minutes later

Okay.

Got the money.

Where?

Don't ask.

Anyway, let's enter the Adventurers Guild. I walk towards the door and try to push it open.

Wait.

How much money?

Let's see...

30 Gold coins.

I wonder how valuable they are?

I open the door. A bit heavy, but I was able to manage. When I looked inside, I saw a large amount of those adventurer guys hanging around in the various places inside the guild. There also seems to be a reception area. I will go there first.

Lots of people are staring at me. I guess that is natural.

I arrive at the reception area.

"Hello?"

"Yes. What do you want to do here?"

Ah.

Good. Looks like the workers are trained to not be surprised.

"I'd like to post a request."

"Okay? Here is some paper. Also, how much money will you give to the person who completes it?"

Sounds like some adventurers are giggling behind me. Might as well attract lots of attention so that I get a higher chance of a professional coming.

"The money the person who completes my request will get...let's see... 20 Gold coins!"

I declared loudly. After I said that, the faces of the adventurers became shocked. Looks like the baiting was successful.

"A-Are you sure?"

"Yes. That is fine."

"Alright then. Write down your request on the sheet of paper I gave you. Also, if there are certain people you want to do the job, write it down."

"Thank you."

I start writing,'Help wanted in building my base. Most preferred helpers are people who are good at Wind magic or have abilities that can stick an object to another object without any problems'.

There.

"I am finished writing. What do I do now?"

"Put the request on the board. Also, did you put your name? Better if you put your full name."

Hmm.

Yes, great idea receptionist person. Since I am part of a prestigious bloodline, it should be fine to throw my name around, especially if I need people's attention. I write my name in big letters near the bottom of the sheet.

"Here you go."

I pass the sheet to the receptionist so that they can read it and get shocked. That will start a chain reaction that will alert the adventurers to who I am. I am hoping that one of them is a person who wants to cuddle up to people with authority and do whatever they are told. My hopes, dreams, and the world hang on one greedy person.

Not really.

I can always just find another way. Like what a person before said: 'Life will find a way'. I wonder who was the person who said that.

Okay. Get ready for it.

"What!? You are a Zetranos!?"

Hole in one.

Got it.

This was perfectly planned.

While I looked behind myself, the adventurers started talking to themselves. Yes. Fall into my trap and do the work for me because I can't physically do it myself. I feel like this isn't how a future hero should act. However, those rules don't apply to me!

Muhaha!

Oh yeah!

I should say when I will be needing the help. I take a deep breath.

"HELP WILL BE NEEDED BY TOMORROW!"

There.

That should convey the amount of urgency to them.

Well then, since I have no more business here, let's go find the knight trio.

Wait.

I am forgetting something crucial.

Ah.

"Wait a minute. Does this Guild have an information storage area containing maps, documents, and books?"

"Huh? Y-yes! We have a full room containing all of things you have described."

"Oh. Good. How much does it cost to take a look at them for 5 hours?"

"That would be 15 Silver coins."

"What are the currency conversions?"

"Oh. Here is a chart for them."

I look at the chart.

This is what it says:

Iron --> Copper --> Silver --> Gold --> Platinum --> Star Palladium

10 Iron = 1 Copper

20 Copper = 1 Silver

30 Silver = 1 Gold

40 Gold = 1 Platinum

50 Platinum = 1 Star Palladium

According to this chart, I have lots of money.

Wow.

The scrounging around paid off in a big way.

Anyway, I can leave now.

I have to start thinking about the furniture so that I will be able to store all of my stuff. Thus, I left the Adventurer's Guild in a happy mood.

Later, this incident would later be classified as one of the 7 Mysteries of The World. Of course, I only knew about this much, much later in my life.