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Defiled Hero Chapter 012

Defiled Hero

Guildmaster

In short, because I have uncommon strength and an unknown past, the guild probably wants to put a collar on me if possible.

「Izayoi. I'll get right to the point... Who or what are you?」 (Guildmaster)

「I'm an adventurer on an uninteresting journey.」 (Izayoi)

「...I want to get this over with as quickly as possible, alright? Do you think lying to me will make it go faster?」 (Guildmaster)

With an oppressive tone of voice lacking kindness, the master asked me again. Even though she's the mother of a child, she's the strongest one in the guild.

Capable of using various weapons and magic, mostly of King cla.s.s, I learned how to use weapons from her, aside from the sword. I don't know if she's still active now.

「Your inquisition is pointless. How much do you know about me?」 (Izayoi)

「I don't intend to back down one step... I couldn't find any information from the town of Arona. What I do know is that your strength is at least Emperor rank.」 (Guildmaster)

Of course there's no information on me. There's none to begin with.

「You're the one that broke off the fang of the A-rank monster Aspis, right? Furthermore, the issue at Laketown ended with zero casualties because of your strength. The people concerned didn't say anything about it though.」 (Guildmaster)

I thought Bernando and the local lord Alfred would have leaked information to the guild, but apparently they're surprisingly cooperative guys.

「Feigning ignorance is meaningless, I don't deny that. So, what would you have me do? Make a contract with the guild? Or perhaps pledge allegiance to the king?」 (Izayoi)

「I'd be thankful if you did, but you're just saying that aren't you?」 (Guildmaster)

「Yeah, something like that.」 (Izayoi)

「You possess Emperor level strength. Even though I'm a guildmaster, I don't want to fight something Emperor rank... Lilia.」 (Guildmaster)

「Y, yes mo— master.」 (Lilia)

Standing behind the master, Lilia s.h.i.+vered while staring at the gryphon.

「You were with Izayoi for a bit, right? What kind of person would you say he is?」 (Guildmaster)

「Eh? Wh, what kind...」 (Lilia)

Lilia looked at me nervously. Why are you looking at me like how you look at the gryphon?

「He's conceited and foul-mouthed, as you can see!」 she declared with conviction, then immediately hid behind the master.

After sneaking glances at me, Lilia went on to add, 「But,」

「But, even though his personality is bad, he's not a bad person.」 (Lilia)

「I don't see him as a bad person. I called you to find out what kind of person you are. It would be good if you are willing to work with the guild, but you've shown no signs of compliance, so I've given up on that.」 (Guildmaster)

「...Anything else? I said earlier that I'm not interested in becoming Emperor rank.」 (Izayoi)

「I thought you'd say that. Becoming Emperor rank would grant various rights, and restrictions as well. However, I'm the master of the guild. Do you think I'll listen to your request?」 (Guildmaster)

「I don't think so. However, you don't have a gauge on my actual strength, so isn't it impossible to make me Emperor rank?」 (Izayoi)

「Yes. Therefore, I have a proposal.」 (Guildmaster)

「An exchange?」 (Izayoi)

「Well, something like that. The gryphon and the girl...」 (Guildmaster)

Is it that after all? If there's a problem with the guild, it would be this room.