Chapter 101: Merchant Guilds V.I.Ps (1/2)
At the topmost floor of the merchant guild building. Situated inside one of the more luxurious offices in the building was a blonde middle-aged man with a prominent mustache.
He sat on the sofa across from a very beautiful and alluring woman as they chatted with familiarity. However, it was still clear to all who witness this scene that the older man was actually being apprehensive and respectful towards this lady in a beautiful crimson dress as she took a sip from the glass of exotic wine in front of her.
They continued their supposedly casual discussion with her taking the lead. ”By the way Rio, I heard something strange recently.”
”Hmm, and what might that be Lady Syphilia?”
”Well, I'm not exactly sure how accurate this was but I heard something strange is going on in Darknar, they said several scouts suddenly returned two weeks ago.”
”You say you heard but didn't you just get that from your spy inside the castle. If lord Aur finds out about it, even you might be in trouble.”
”Fufufu... surely you're joking, that boorish man wouldn't find a rat if it was right under his nose.”
”That's quite harsh.”
”Just forget him, so do you think it's true. I think the last time something
interesting happened was when the Alcars tried and failed to break that barrier.”
”True.”
The lady finished her drink in a single gulp and the maid in the room rushed over to refill her glass.
”I'm not sure you should be drinking this much, Lady Syphilia. This is the frozen grape wine from the north. You know how you get when you're drunk.”
”Oh shut up, I still know how to hold my liquor, unlike someone in this room.” Her big brow pupils flashed at him In a seductive tint, her cheeks a little red.
Just as he was about to respond though, a sudden knock echoed in the room coming from the only double door in the room and the maid that stood next to it moved closer to see who it was.
She came back to inform him of the visitor and he slightly frowned. He apologized to the lady before him and hurriedly got up from his seat, walking over to the door to see the male receptionist that was supposed to be on duty at the reception hall on the first-floor standing had abandoned his post and was now standing in front of his office.
”This had better be important, how many times must I tell you all not to bother me when I have a guest.”
”My deepest apologies sir, but we have an urgent situation that requires your attention.”
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The merchant guild's building was a large seven-story building in the Central Winged plaza. It contained various lounges, offices, storehouses, and several luxurious VIP rooms that were designed for entertaining important guests and the discussions of important matters. Inside one of such rooms that were filled with tasteful pieces of furniture, sat a petite young girl and a fur coat hooded figure.
The pair had been immediately ushered here the moment the male receptionist had been reported the contents of their carriage.
This was an expected reaction, after all the only things that were stored in the carriage were rare herbs and plants gotten from the Darknar forest along with the preserved bodies of several white hoppers. Normally monster corpses were the territory of the Hunter's Guild but the white hoppers were considered a delicacy. A rare and exquisite delicacy.
Not to mention their furs were also extremely valuable and had quite useful effects for concocting potions.
A female receptionist walked shortly after the male receptionist had left and offered them some beverages alongside some colorful snacks that looked like candy-infused cookies.
While the cloaked figure rejected him, the young girl beside him happily accepted the drink and sweets and ate them leisurely as she sipped her beverage. After around 5-10 minutes the doors suddenly flung open and a middle-aged man in a suit walked into the room with the earlier male receptionist trailing behind him.
He had blonde slick back hair and a prominent mustache. He didn't appear too old but had an air of someone whose been through countless struggles. His deep blue eyes scanned the room for only a second before proceeding to fully enter the room and walking to take a sit.
The man sat down opposite the pair and politely greeted them.
”Hello there, I am terribly sorry about the wait. There were just a few things we had to be absolutely certain of before we could have a serious discussion.”
”It's fine, this was to be expected.” The hooded figure replied from underneath his hood and judging by his voice which he had made no effort in hiding, he was a man. The middle-aged man nodded in satisfaction before introducing himself.
”My apologies for the late introduction, my name is Riokar Villard, the merchant guild manager or Guild Leader if you prefer. Our merchant guild had been having some slow days but for the last few days we've suddenly been stacked with work which leads to us being understaffed, so I apologize again for the delay.”
”That is fine, we came at an unorthodox hour and haven't waited for too long so do not bother yourself about it.”
”Much appreciated.”
”I suppose I should introduce myself then. You can call me Lix, The one next to me is call Lilith.”
The hooded man spoke softly pointing at himself before pointing at the young girl who was still busy stuffing her face in sweets.
”Only single names?”
”For now, yes ”
”Oh... I understand, well then, let's get down to business.”