Chapter 278: The Adventurer Guild Headquarters


    The Adventurer Guild Headquarters is located in the southeastern part of the continent.


    There used to be a ghost town where monsters ran rampant at the south of the Sokal empire. It was a ce where no country dared to touch, that is the location of the guild headquarters.


    At the time of its establishment, adventurers eliminated the monsters in the area and erected a huge tower at the center of the ghost town.


    The tower which became the headquarters for the Adventurer Guild was dubbed [Babel].


    It was the tower that manages the activities of adventurers of the entire continent. The area which was once a ghost town has now transformed into a great city of adventurers.


    A neutral zone where no country can interfere in its business.


    Officially that is.


    Night.


    I muttered so as I transferred to the city, [Babel].


    Even though no country has moved to antagonize the guild, they do have some degree of intervention in ce. As the Guild has to oversee the activities of all adventurers on the continent, the Guild doesnt want to get on the bad side of any country either. Thats why most of the time the Guild willply with a countrys request.


    The same goes for this time as well.


    Especially now when the current higher-ups of the guild care so much about what each nation thinks of them.


    At the upper floors of the Guild Headquarters


    The Guild Council is consisting of people that hold important posts of the Guild. This is where the Adventurer Guild makes its decision.


    The members of this council always change but never before has the Guild be so vulnerable to outside influences.


    The majority of the time, half of the council will consist of veteran adventurers while the other half is from the guild staff. However, at the moment, the members are heavily inclined to thetter. Thats why there were many instances where the council decision was biased.


    The inquiry into Silvers actions is a good example. There is no way that they wouldnt know the consequence of holding such an inquiry.


    However, it is not like all the members are of the same mind.


    At the moment, there is only one veteran adventurer in the council.


    Clyde, the Deputy Guild Chief of the Guild Headquarters, should be well aware of the dangers post by conducting an inquiry on Silvers actions.


    Thats why I went to Clydes mansion first.


    It was constructed near the Headquarters at the prime location of the city. It is a fairlyrge mansion.


    This ce is the home of Clyde, a former S-rank adventurer.


    Since the sun has already set, it would be extremely rude to visit him unannounced. However, this is not the time where I should mind such courtesy.


    I cover myself with a barrier to entering the mansion without being noticed.


    Then, deep inside the mansion, I entered Clydes room.


    Clyde who was sitting in a chair looking haggard while sipping his tea speaks to me.


    You sure took your time huh? I thought that you woulde sooner, you know.


    So you noticed huh.


    Even like this, I am still a former S-rank adventurer alright. I can at least detect presences.


    Saying so, Clyde who was sitting in his chair stood up and looked at me.


    Since he has already noticed, theres no point keeping up the barrier.


    Thus I appeared to him as Silver.


    Its been a while, Silver. d you look alright.


    I am not alright. I am in the process of recovering my magic power.


    Well, a lot happened after all. But you think that it would be bad to stay quiet and rest too huh.


    With the current council that is.


    Sorry. I couldnt stop them alone. Even if I protest, I will be overruled by majority vote after all.


    Clyde smiled bitterly and offered me to sit.


    In response, I sit on the sofa opposite him. Then, Clyde sat down himself.


    I will ask this first. What is the reason behind this inquiry?


    The war intervention. This is the most prominent reason. It would be troublesome when an SS-rank adventurer can intervene in a war after all.


    I simply dealt with the dragons. The Guild only tolerated the Holy Dragons as the United Kingdoms [Defense Force]. When they sent those dragons out of their territory, they were just monsters.


    I know what you mean. Well, that was only an excuse anyway. The council only wants to put some restrictions on you with this inquiry.


    They want me to be the councils dog?


    Thats right. They want an SS-rank adventurer that will move at the councils beck and call. They are dying to have such authority. They were hoping to get one from among the new generation SS-rank adventurers but since that failed, they want to put a cor on the current SS-rank adventurers instead. Thats quite terrifying, Dont you think?


    It is scarier that you are the only one who understands how terrifying that is.


    There are only 5 SS-rank adventurers on the continent. Our ability is iparable to the S-rank adventurers. it is no exaggeration to say that it was because they are holding on to the absolute power of the SS-rank adventurers that the Adventurer Guild can exert their influence over the entire continent.


    I can understand their desire to put a leash on such power but it would be too shallow of them to not think about the possibility that we will turn against them instead.


    SS-rank adventurers are all problem children that have a strange habit or two. Even if you guys have the ability, you always have a strange quirk. You belong to the guild but you can act at your own discretion. If a person wielding that kind of power act without affiliating with either a country or the guild, they will be marked by everyone on the continent.


    I agree with most of that but dont lump me with those guys.


    What are you saying you teleporting masked monster? Just because you are more willing toply with the guilds request, you are not much different from them you know.


    I always pay attention to my surroundings. I am not like the other guys.


    I dont mind if you want to insist on that but I think that will be meaningless though? The mass will always recognize SS-rank adventurers as someone abnormal after all.


    After this is over, I think I will have to post some positive rumors about me huh.


    Saying so I stood up to indicate the end of the conversation.


    Then.


    I will be borrowing a room.


    I dont mind but dont you want to greet the ambassador from the Empire?


    She is a formal ambassador sent by the Empire. I cant be so rude to visit her in the middle of the night.


    And you are fine doing that with me?


    I did because I thought it would be fine. I dont have a hobby of visiting a womans roomte at night in the first ce. Besides, she has a captain of the Empires proud Imperial Knight Order guarding her. I might turn the city into a sea of fire if I suddenly visit her.


    Cant you visit others without resorting to teleporting right to their doorstep?


    Humans are always resorting to something convenient. If you learn transfer magic you would understand.


    Dont make it sound so easy like that.


    Clyde tiredly sighed and shooed me away as if to say just hurry up and go.


    Seeing that, I left the room with a bitter smile on my face.