454 The Succubus Action (1/2)
At the Eternal Kingdom Adventurer's Guild located in Winterfell's old district.
”It's like this, we want to recruit 50 warriors to take charge of the conference security. I hope that you can make arrangements as soon as possible. If possible, let them gather at the Winterfell East Gate and report to me.”
A Werewolf in a western suit sat inside the office of the Adventurer's Guild and spoke to the Succubus.
”Don't worry, we'll arrange for suitable warriors to report to you tomorrow.”
Evelynn recorded the details as she asked, ”Which category would you like to register? Is it C, B, or A?”
”I haven't heard of the Adventurer's Guild's categories. Hmm, considering the importance of the conference, I think it's more appropriate to register for A,” the Werewolf nodded and said solemnly.
”Category A? Hmm, the price will be slightly higher. Are you sure?”
Evelynn was taken aback as she didn't expect the client to choose the category A.
”We're sure,” the Werewolf nodded and said.
Evelynn confirmed the client's choice and recorded in her book: Winterfell Annual Hairdresser Association Conference, mission category A.
After the registration procedure, Evelynn stood up and politely bade the Werewolf farewell.
Evelynn went back to the office and took out a small book, recording the registered mission.
Though Evelynn was only a receptionist and the actual mission registrations were made by Bru, she would faithfully record down all accepted missions.
Though it wasn't really useful, she felt better. Otherwise, she felt like she was sponging off Lord Sherlock.
The newly registered mission appeared on the mission panel, which was only accessible by the gamers.
A few gamers from the Meat Vegetable Rice Alliance accepted this category A mission. Evelynn had worked there for a few months, and although she wasn't fully aware of all of the Guilds and their names, she recognized the familiar faces of the Guild members.
Due to recent events involving Eternal Kingdom, the reputation of the Adventurer's Guild was spread far and wide. Many Winterfell residents and other Dungeon Lords would visit the Adventurer's Guild to contract the services of the reliable gamers.
The gamers wouldn't quit before meeting their goals. The clients of the Adventurer's Guild said that they had only contracted the services of five to ten warriors, but they felt that they were being serviced by tens to hundreds of warriors.
As the contracted missions were completed all the time by the resilient gamers, a reliable reputation was created for the Adventurer's Guild.
The gamers not only served as workers for house chores, but they also provided comprehensive services for conferences and ceremonies.
However, the charges remained the same. The Adventurer's Guild wouldn't reject clients if there was money to be made.
The gamers didn't care if the work was meaningful or suitable for their statuses.
While Evelynn was recording the new mission, Brainiac walked in as usual.
He put his briefcase on the table and sat down.
Evelynn looked worriedly at Brainiac and said, ”Brainiac, are you alright? We were worried when you went missing.”
”I'm alright. There was a problem, so I went out with Lord Sherlock. Don't worry about me.”
After the incursion of Frangipani at Specter College was resolved, Brainiac didn't go back to work at the Adventurer's Guild immediately. Instead, he was busy concocting the Fireproofing Potions, which were meant for the gamers of Victoria City. They were going to use the Potions when they fought against the Wyvern.
Sherlock gave this task importance because Queen Victoria had requested the Potions.
The Fireproofing Potions were concocted successfully and sent to Victoria City by the gamers. Hence, Brainiac returned to work at the Adventurer's Guild.
He wouldn't be staying at the Adventurer's Guild for long, as he had to work at the Magical Items Creation Workshop and Alchemy Workshop.
After greeting Brainiac, Evelynn continued with her work. Brainiac was reticent and didn't converse much with Evelynn.
The gamers in front of Evelynn said, ”Gosh, we haven't asked Brainiac and Missy Succubus!”
”What are you asking?”
”It's about the black kitten, Polio, learning about ballroom etiquette. Yesterday, a gamer triggered Polio's Strange Encounter Mission. Have you forgotten about it?”
”Wasn't the mission aborted as discussed on the forum? Is it still valid? If so, it won't be a Strange Encounter Mission anymore!”
”Of course, the mission is still valid. If you can tell Polio how to be a qualified dance partner, he'll give you a reward. Anyway, he'll say that you're fooling him, and the reward will be denied. It's a mystery how this mission is to be completed!”
Evelynn overhead the gamers' complaints and pondered hard.
Evelynn remembered that Polio was Lord Sherlock's pet. Why did Polio ask the gamers about ballroom etiquette?
Her intuition told her that things weren't that simple.
”Can you tell me what happened? Why is Polio learning ballroom etiquette? I attended Winterfell's Ball with Lord Sherlock, so I'm able to help him,” Evelynn said softly.
The eye sockets of Brainiac lit up when Evelynn was talking to the gamers. Brainiac took out his journal and observed intently while taking notes.
The gamers weren't interested in Brainiac's behavior. Instead, they were curious about the strange behavior of Evelynn.
Evelynn seemed interested in the Ball. Perhaps it was a series of Strange Encounter Missions?
”Of course, we know about it. We'll tell you!” a gamer said immediately. Before he finished speaking, Evelynn took out an item from her pocket and passed it to him.
That was Evelynn's titbit for afternoon tea. As a girl, it was hard to work without titbits.
The gamers didn't have to receive Magic Stones as a reward as long as they were compensated. Evelynn knew that they would be just as happy.
The gamers took Evelynn's titbit and started talking.
”Lord Sherlock is going to Winterfell for a Ball. I heard this from the customer service Black Dragon.”
”He chose Polio to accompany him, but Polio doesn't know anything about ballroom etiquette.”
”It was difficult for us. We thought for a day on how to teach him.”
Evelynn was dumbstruck.
”Wait, doesn't Lord Sherlock require a female dance partner? Why did he choose a black kitten?” Evelynn asked.
”Perhaps it's Sherlie's special interest. He's special and has many interests. Sometimes, I wonder how his character was designed.”
”It's hilarious. You speak as if you know about Sherlock's character. Even now, we have no idea of Sherlock's character.”
”At the very least, he's an animal lover. Look at the number of pets he owns.”
”He's a philanthropist and a kind Devil. If he hadn't set up those factories, we wouldn't have any jobs.”
”You're cracking me up.”
”Don't say anymore. Anyway, Sherlie's awesome. Awesome is the word.”
The gamers discussed Sherlock enthusiastically, but Evelynn was lost in thought.
Sherlock was participating in a Ball and was only bringing that black kitten. The black kitten Polio could be a female cat or other female creature. She was in the guise of a black kitten so that she could be by Lord Sherlock's side!