178-172 Magic Guild Chief Olford

The gleaming corridor stretched out into a single direct battle as they left the decorated room.

''This place is awesome too. I'm sure this is the magic guild. I can feel strong magic power from up ahead, so let's go.''

The corridor was in order, and the magic guild existed at the end of the corridor as we proceeded.

As we exited the corridor, a small receptionist existed in front of us, and behind it we could see the stairs going up and down.

'So this is how it goes. Let's go to the reception desk first.

Yes, sir.

I speak to the receptionist at the front with them.

The first thing you need to know is that you are not alone. I have a letter from the Pope to the head of the Magic Guild, would you be so kind as to take care of it?

Yes, sir. One moment, please.

The receptionist said and began to contact me with her magic ball.

As I looked around the area until the conversation was over, I noticed that there were actually a number of plates hanging off of the information signs.

This would keep me from getting lost if I had a map of the area.

As I was thinking about this, the receptionist ended the conversation.

'Thank you for waiting. The person in charge will be here shortly, please wait a moment.

'I see. Thank you. By the way, my question is, do you have a floor plan of this magic guild and a map or something like that that would give me a general view of Nerdal?

Yes. I have one, but it's for sale, is that alright?

Since they maintain such a facility, does it cost a lot of money to maintain it?

Maybe that's why they charge something like an entrance fee in this format.

Once I was convinced, I decided to ask the fee.

'Yes. How much is it?

''The map showing the entire Nerdal is ten gold coins, and the interior of the Magic Guild is five gold coins.

In Japanese yen terms, it's 15 million........well, I can pay it, but it's still expensive.

I felt like this was some kind of test around that amount of money that I wouldn't normally buy.

''Well then, here.

So I paused for a moment and decided to pay the fifteen gold coins.

It was the receptionist who was surprised by the action.

I guess she didn't think anyone would buy that amount of money.

But that's why I thought there would be some kind of benefit if I bought it.　I imagine and expect such things.

''Are you sure?''

'Yes. I'm sure I'll be staying for a little while, but if you think about it, I'm afraid I'll get lost without a map.

He asked fearfully, and when I replied with a smile, he seemed somewhat relieved and handed me a hardcover book and a booklet.

'This is the one that shows the entirety of Nerdal, and this will be a free pass to the Magic Guild's map and grimoire library.

I was expecting a thin map or pamphlet, but it was totally different.

Looking at it as a light flush, it seemed to detail the correct use of each facility and why the facility was created.

The Magic Guild's booklet was a pamphlet that looked like it was common in leisure facilities, but there was a statement that bothered me.

''A free pass to the magic library?''

Yes, sir. Most people don't come to the Magic Guild and buy the guild's guide book. That would be a waste of time. That's why we've prepared a special offer.

Is that a free pass to the grimoire?

''Yes. The entrance tickets to the grimoire are sold inside, but they are limited to ten gold coins a day, so if you stay here for a long time, you'll get a very good deal.

''........Really? What made you think of that?

'You were the founder of this Nerdal and the then head of the Magic Guild.

I couldn't bring myself to listen to anything else.

As if he had sensed this, he heard the sound of a man coming up the stairs.

Not long after that, a woman appeared, and I was surprised to see her appearance.

Her appearance as she ran up the stairs was a perfect match for the receptionist.

Twins?　As I thought that, I soon found out the truth.

'Sorry to keep you waiting, guild leader, you're our guest, aren't you?　And why are you disguising yourself as me!

The woman looked surprised for a moment when she saw the receptionist with the same face, but the next moment she started to get angry.

''Woof woof. I was sent by the Pope of the Holy City with a request. Now, gentlemen, I am the Magic Guild Master Orford. You're not supposed to be here, so let me show you to your room.

The receptionist said that and stood up, but the woman wannabe wannabes and shakes her body and raises her voice

'It doesn't matter, please don't leave me transformed.

You don't have a choice.

In the next moment, the white smoke enveloped Mr. Orford and immediately the smoke disappeared. But what appeared was not a receptionist, but a good-natured old man with white hair and a long white beard, clothed in a robe that smoldered blue.

The magic to change his current appearance was something I had strongly desired before.

''........Um, what attribute magic is that magic now?''

So I couldn't help but ask.

It's a mixture of the water and fire attributes. I'm sure you'll be able to find it.

I suppose that means that he is not a dignified figure, as he often appears in novels.

If he received a mastery from this person, maybe his Holy Attribute Magic would return.

With that thought in mind, I followed the guild master up the stairs to the top.

The gleaming impressions changed completely after I started climbing the stairs, and I felt as if I had entered another building with a somewhat more refined feel.

This is my room.

We entered the guildmaster's room as we were led in.

I was expecting to speak here because the reception set was immediately suitable, but I walked past it and stopped in front of the mirror, but instead, I was sucked into the mirror.

'Huh?　Gone?

"It's gone!

We're looking stunned, and Mr. Orford comes out of the mirror with a stunned expression on his face.

'Woo hoo, are you surprised?　This is a magical mirror, a special mirror that can only be entered by those who are magically certified and authorized to enter it.

'....could it be that you came back because you forgot to give me permission?

'....Woo hoo. Don't bother with the details, just follow me.

And then he disappeared into the mirror.

'You completely forgot about it.'

You're an elderly person, so I'm sure you've forgotten a thing or two.

He may be a prankster, but I didn't sense any malice in him.

The two of them seem to be kind to the elderly, but I'm sure Mr. Orford....

I was starting to feel like I was being tested in everything, but I took a breath and decided to head into the mirror.

''Well then, let's follow you.

I touch the mirror and my arm gets sucked inside. I slowly advance into the mirror as I go, and the place I exit is the guild master's room as well.

''What is this place?''

This is the real guild master's room. This is the real guild master's room. Well, come on over here and sit down and relax.

They followed soon after and offered me a chair.

"Thank you, sir.

Nadia and Lydia tried to stand behind their seats, but I decided to ask them to take a seat with me.

''I would like to greet you again. I'm Healer Guild S-rank Healer Luciel. Thank you for making time for me this time.''

Hmm. I'm going to have to relax a bit.

I felt like I was being rebuked for my impatience by the all-seeing eyes of a good-natured old man.

''Thank you very much. This is the letter I received from the Pope.

Hmm. But first, how about a cup of tea?

Thank you for this.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hang on.

I felt a little rushed, but for some reason I was feeling more impatient than that.

I didn't know if the reason for this was because I wanted to regain my Holy Attribute Magic as soon as possible, or because Job was no longer a healer.

Once Orford-san, who kept smiling, got up from her seat, she went to make a cup of tea.

Taking advantage of that, Lydia called out to her.

''........That eye that tries to see through everything might be an appraisal skill.

That certainly could be a possibility.

Nadia complies, but I deny it.

'If it were appraisal skills, you'd be the third person I've met. Well, I was under the impression that I wasn't an appraiser, but more of a look into the other ... essence of the person.

Is it essential?

''Yeah. I feel like I've been tested since I came to this magic guild. And I'm starting to see that I'm in a hurry... I feel like they're leading me that way.

I see. You're the head of the Magic Guild Headquarters, aren't you?

The fact that you've come to that conclusion means that Luciel-sama is starting to calm down.

Maybe so.

I've been talking to them both and settled in, and then Mr. Orford brought me my tea.

'Have I kept you waiting?'

No, it's just that I've been able to calm down.

'Hmm. Then I'll read the letter and you can have a cup of tea.

Yes, sir.

After receiving the tea, I gave him the letter I had received from the Pope.

Mr. Orford began to read the letter, so I took the opportunity to drink the tea, and it smelled terrific and seemed to be very delicious.

Apparently the two of them felt the same way, so they must be quite good at it.

I felt that I just wanted a little bit of sweetness, so I took out a small bottle of honey and put it in so that Mr. Orford, who was reading the letter seriously, wouldn't mind it.

The sisters saw it, so I gave them a little bit of it. I was relieved that the honey had apparently been accepted in the tea, because the moment they put it in their mouths, they looked so happy.

And as I was about to put the honey away, I met eyes with Mr. Orford.

'....Could it possibly be honey?

Yes. If you want.

I handed him the vial.

"I'm sure of it. Where did you get this?

Factory. And what does the Pope say?

'The loss of the healers and holy attribute magic I haven't lost any attributes, so if you have any help to heal me, I was asked to help. And a few other things.

''....I see. Please help me.

I have a condition.

If it's not too much to ask, I'll take it all.

"...I need a lot of honey. That would help.

''It's fine then. If you are able to use Holy Attribute Magic again, I'll even give you some honey wine.

What? I can't stay here. I'll get to the grimoire at once. I'm sure we'll have the sacred attribute magic back for you soon.

Yes.

Is it okay to get caught up in things or is the magic guild okay?

Although he was a little anxious, he was grateful that he had a powerful helper on his side to help him regain his holy attribute magic, and he finished his tea before heading to the magic library.