Chapter 4: Lawrends Plan and Aleshias Troubles (1/2)
Lawrend entered the door to a tall establishment in the merchant district. It was bustling full of people. Burly men are laughing on the side, armored men cleaning their armor, some silent people, etc. It was very diverse.
This was the Adventurer's Guild. It is the authority over quests, bounties, and prestige among adventurers.
Lawrend had an old butler walking behind him as he walked to the counter. What greeted him was a beautiful big-breasted big sister. She smiled from far away when she saw them approaching.
”What can I do for you, sir?”
She probably noticed that Lawrend lacked an adventurer pin. It was something that displays whether you are an adventurer or not. Otherwise, she would have called him 'adventurer'.
”I am posting an Alive Bounty.”
Lawrend pushed the locket towards her as he said so. The receptionist was a little bit taken aback by what he said. Bounties are rarely made. Usually, only the local government would post bounties and it is mostly for criminals.
So when a civilian posts a bounty, it has to go through a rigorous background search. If the target is a civilian without any criminal records then it is strictly forbidden to give any bounty. It also applies to civilians making a bounty for a civilian criminal, if they are unrelated to the crimes that were committed then they are also forbidden.
”Please wait a moment, sir.”
The receptionist left the counter and entered the back. She returned a few moments later carrying a couple of sheets of paper.
”Please fill up these two forms.”
The big-breasted receptionist gave the papers to Lawrend which Lawrend promptly filled up. He then turned around and gave it to the butler behind him.
”You know what to do.”
”Yes, Young Master.”
The old butler's name was Alfred. He has been working for Lawrend's father all his life. He took the paper and quickly filled it up.
”Here.”
He handed it over to the receptionist which verified that it was filled up correctly.
”Thank you. Please prepare the bounty soon. We would get back to you three days later.”
The receptionist gave a small piece of paper and smiled as they left the guild. Lawrend grinned when he looked at the piece of paper in his hands. It would be the proof that he was the one who set the bounty, and anyone with it would also be able to cancel the bounty.
Lawrend and the butler returned to the mansion on a noble's carriage.
An hour earlier, Aleshia was combing her hair in front of a cracked mirror. She hummed a little tune as she gently combed her hair.
She was wearing a green dress she bought just recently. It was second-hand and quite old.
She wore it especially for this occasion only. She and her little sister are gonna visit the Healer Natasha. Healer Natasha is a noble so coming to visit her with her usual clothes would only anger her.
”Are you ready, Ella?”
”Yes, Big Sister!”
Ella who was wearing a yellowish-white dress replied jovially. She felt different wearing this dress today. She kinda feels like a noble.
”Hold my hands.”