37 Adventurers Guild (1/2)
Year. 1189 the 25th day of month Elula.
The crack of dawn bloomed over the horizon while an amber stream of light illuminated in the metropolis of Elmore.
Exactly at the moment when the sunrises. At the entrance of the Adventurer's Guild, there was a group of four people with a fretted appearance, whereas the man who was leading the group appeared to be tormented by guilt, while both of his eyes lost its brilliance.
”We're finally here. We must hurry and report what happened inside the forest.” The man said with a solemn expression.
”Yes, we better hurry.” One of the people from the group said in agreement.
Yes, the group of people was no other than Aldin's group who successfully returned safely in the town of Elmore.
However, before they could step forward to the guild, one of their companions fell on the dusty ground.
”Missa!” Mirabell shouted in fright after seeing her sister fell on the ground.
Aldin was taken aback when he saw Missa's pale face. ”What happened to her?” He asked in concern.
”I don't know! My sister suddenly passed out.” Mirabell replied as she brought her sister's frail body to her bosom.
Gritting his teeth, Aldin pondered for a while before saying. ”Alyva, I leave the two sisters on your hand, I'll have to report what happened to the Guild first.”
At this precise moment, Aldin's mind was in chaos. He still couldn't find an excuse to forgive himself after abandoning Kiro and Alina.
With both of his eyes flashed with resolution. Aldin darted his attention to the Guild. Nevertheless, before he could leave them behind. Alyva voiced out. ”Aldin wait!” She said while examining Missa's condition.
”I think it would be better if we bring Missa to the Guild, if we're lucky we may find a priest inside,” Alyva suggested.
Hearing Alyva's words, Mirabell added. ”Yup! Alyva is right, we may encounter a priest inside!” Mirabell has finally calmed down, once they discern that her sister only passed out through tiredness.
Staring at the two, Aldin could only nod in agreement. ”Okay, but I have to report first, you guys can just directly go to the infirmary.”
Then, the group of four went inside the Guild.
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Inside the Adventurer's Guild, even though the sun was still young. The interior of the guild was already packed with peoples. On the left side of the guild, a few groups of adventurers could be found. At the center, there was already a queue for a commission request.
Alyva's group barge-in while they carried Missa to the infirmary room.
With their sudden visit, the atmosphere inside the guild became quiet, then a bunch of different whispers and reactions resounded throughout the waiting lounge.
”Is Instructor Ralph present!” Suddenly Aldin shouted inside the hallway.
”Please young man, don't make a commotion inside the Guild first in the morning.” One of the staff reprimanded him. The staff was about to add more.
However, when he saw Aldin's sorry figure and the bloodstain all over his tattered attire the personnel of the Guild halted his voice. With his rich experience for being a veteran receptionist in just one glance was enough for him to understood that Aldin must have very urgent matters to tell.
”Please, come down and follow me inside the private lounge.” He said while signaling his colleague to inform the newbie instructor to come.
Aldin could only nod in agreement whereas he followed the receptionist inside the private room.
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Inside the private room.
Aldin was sitting on the luxurious crafted wooden chair. In front of him was the receptionist guy who reprimanded him a while ago.
”Nice to meet you, I am called Lucien.” The receptionist said with his formal greetings.
”... I'm Aldin, a trainee adventurer. Can you please tell me where I can find Instructor Ralph?” Aldin cut the chase as he directly said what he wanted to know.
”Mn, I already called someone to inform Mr. Ralph. He will be here soon enough.” Lucien answered while taking the pot of tea on the table. ”Please help yourself. The fragrance of tea would calm your mind.”