575 Attending a Banque (1/2)

After a harrowing carriage racing event, Sherlock arrived safely at the Dungeon Lord Main Hall.

Marco Polo brought Sherlock and his entourage to the Dungeon Lord Main Hall after creating a post on the discussion forum. Before he had the chance to speak, the Mana Device on his body emitted a strange sound.

”Beep! You have a new order!”

Though Marco Polo wanted to see what the Strange Encounter Mission was about, he was blocked at the entrance. He was unable to enter the Hall, and the Mana Device was beeping frantically.

Marco Polo loved adventure and exploration. However, they required money. He didn't have a job, so working on these orders was his way of making fast money.

He was only required to drive the carriage. There was no technical skill requirement, and he didn't have to work 24 hours a day.

Many gamers of Eternal Kingdom were working as carriage drivers in Winterfell.

The gamers were hardworking, cheap, and earnest, though they would fail to turn up sometimes. However, the occurrences were rare. There was no reason not to employ the gamers.

Marco Polo felt it regrettable that he had to leave to work on his next order. Sherlock looked at the huge building and the carriages and Beetlemons that were parked outside, then said to his entourage, ”Let's go.”

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Alexandria didn't only invite Sherlock. He also invited the Dungeon Lords that were close to Venice and the officials and Judges of the Merchant Alliance, including Onionhead, whom Sherlock was familiar with.

Many gamers weren't familiar with Onionhead because the ex-Dungeon Lord of Winterfell didn't interact much with the gamers. The gamers were only involved in the daily activities of Winterfell after Nicholas became the Dungeon Lord.

The gamers weren't unrelated to Onionhead. Beast, who took charge of the Sacred Light Worshiping Chapel in Eternal Kingdom, was the previous son-in-law of Onionhead.

Due to various reasons, Beast got a divorce with Onionhead's daughter and was exiled to Eternal Kingdom. Onionhead was supposed to be punished, but he became a Judge of the Northern Underworld.

A Judge was the highest-ranking officer with a lot of power.

”Lord Alexandria, it has been a long time since we met!”

Lord Alexandria was the host, so he was highly regarded by the crowd. When Onionhead arrived at the banquet, he immediately greeted Lord Alexandria.

Though it was a banquet, Onionhead was wearing neat armor. It was a regulation of the Merchant Alliance that a Judge had his own uniform, which was a set of smart-looking armor. He had to wear this uniform in public in order to accentuate his status and communicate the strict demeanor of the Merchant Alliance.

It was to show off his awesomeness.

”Welcome, Judge Onionhead. I'm very honored by your presence.”