Chapter 431 (1/2)
The man and two girls were approaching the Golden Pig guild. Kyon dressed in luxurious shiny clothes to match his image, while Eve and Leila dressed up in magnificent dresses. In addition to the veils, their father forced them to wear headphones with soundproofing barriers put on them. He explained that such measures are necessary to preserve the secrecy of his work, besides, it can always be useful to be able to transmit a sound command unnoticed.
Leila, of course, resisted such blatant secrecy, but in the end she gave up. After all, her father had a secret weapon of mass destruction - games.
The guild building was a square seven-story building with golden domes, dotted with coats of arms depicting a golden pig. At the entrance, there was a full-length statue of the aforementioned pig, cast in pure gold. A huge number of rich and reputable people crossed the guild entrance.
The guards examined the outstretched token and let the three guests inside, where the servant escorted them to the waiting room.
The token shown by Kyon belonged to Albert: The Clintons' family alchemist. Kyon had killed him. He received the same token from Xiao Bai before the family tournament. It is also interesting that one of the best alchemists of the empire had the token of the 2nd rank, and some fat man from the Stones had the token of the 1st rank. It gave not only the highest possible discount when making deals, but also other privileges like a VIP cell, an account and even a private room for an auction. One could only guess how his stepbrother got the token of the 1st rank.
The guild lobby literally shone with sophistication: crystal chandeliers, golden pig-shaped lamps, statues and fountains, ceilings, walls and floors made of golden marble…
After 10 minutes spent in the waiting room, the guests were greeted by a particularly well-trained and diligent servant. He asked them to follow him to the last 7th floor. This place was distinguished not only by an even greater gloss in the form of expensive decorations and sculptures, but also by absolute silence.
The servant led the guests to a room for an audience with particularly important clients. It should be noted that only the most authoritative persons of Rosarrio are able to get here, for example, the patriarchs of the first ten families, kings, queens and the empress.
When the three entered, it seemed to them that they had got to another world, ideal and perfect. Leila's mouth opened with shock.
Kyon imperceptibly showed the girls where their seats were. As soon as they got comfortable in their seats, two fat men in pretentious and obviously obscenely expensive suits came into the room. One of them looked like a toad, which made Leila involuntarily grunt with laughter.
«Hello, gentlemen. My name is Zosimos.» – Kyon bowed respectfully.
Eve and Leila greeted the gentlemen, following the example of their father.
While one fat man was carefully studying the guests, the second one took a step forward and solemnly introduced his boss: «This is the owner of the Rosarrio center of the Golden Pig guild, the chief manager of all the establishments of the Golden Pig guild in the Rosarrio Empire, the great sixth golden brother, the master of mint mastery or abbreviated «MMM» and, ahem, the terrible Mr. Gusteau!»
The title of the sixth golden brother meant that the man was one of the seven co-owners of the Golden Pig guild, which founded its branches all over the world. Each of them, as it is easy to understand, manages all the guild points within the borders of his empire.
Puffing out his toad cheeks, the man spoke with a smile: «It's nice to meet Albert's disciple! With the Legendary lord of the cauldron! I'm not wrong, am I? Otherwise, where did you get his token?»
«You are absolutely right, Mr. Gusteau. I am a disciple of Albert.» – Kyon agreed. – «I must say right away that my master is absent due to the fact that he does not know about the decision of his disciple, who, due to his stupidity, decided to reveal his identity so soon, despite the strict prohibition.»
Gusteau plopped down on a chair opposite his interlocutor and kindly asked: «And what is the reason for your visit, since you dared to violate the prohibition of your master?»
«Cooperation. I have my own interests, and you have yours. I believe we will find them mutually beneficial.» – Kyon seemed calm, considering that there was a man in front of him whose authority significantly surpassed even his boss Milan and patriarch Horace. As for personal strength… It is unlikely that even the 1st general will give him an even fight.
«Such ambitious proposals are always good. But tell me, please, what kind of cooperation can we talk about if it starts with a lie?» – steel notes sounded in Gusteau's polite tone.
Kyon remained silent, giving the other person a chance to finish his thought.
«If it is possible to produce rejuvenation medicine that works for practitioners at the superior phase, inclusive, for what reason is a mature man sitting in front of me instead of a youngster?»
«Good question. And you already know the answer to it, am I right?»
«Who could have persuaded old Albert to give up his family responsibilities? Who has the power to manufacture rejuvenation medicine that can turn the world around? What legendary personality is hiding in Rosarrio? Kyon Stone, the well-known messenger of the goddess! It was after your appearance, or perhaps awakening, that the day of the dark sky came. You not only introduced yourself to me by a false name, but also appeared under a false guise! It's not very nice of you.» – concluded Gusteau.
All this time, Eve and Leila did not hear anything from the conversation.
The young man really didn't like the fat man's manner of communication. He seems to be deliberately trying to accuse him of some trifle, such as a changed appearance, as if he plans to take advantage of this, so Lovr decided to dot the ”i”, in order to deprive the interlocutor of such an opportunity: «You are very perceptive. Which is to be expected from the sixth golden brother. Having appeared here, I realized that you would reveal my identity, so let's dispense with far-fetched accusations. I was just testing you.»