Chapter 154: Railer Territory (3)

Chapter 154: Railer Territory (3)

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The Mercenary Guild typically serves as a bridge between mercenaries and others in need of their services.

If a task is entrusted to the Mercenary Guild, they match the job with a suitable mercenary who's currently available.

It was a beneficial arrangement for both the person assigning the task and the mercenaries themselves.

However, the commission taken by the guild was quite a lot.

It was often said that while the mercenaries did the work, the guild took the money.

The reason the guild could operate and take such a high commission was due to the masters of the Mercenary Guild.

Each region has its own master of the Mercenary Guild, and these masters are highly skilled.

They are usually the top mercenaries who have made a name for themselves in that region.

The master of a region's Mercenary Guild is not someone to be trifled with.

They have the backing of the guild, wield significant influence in their region, and possess formidable personal power, making them untouchable even by the nobility.

So, it was no wonder that people fled when Robert hit one of these masters.

"I apologize..."

The master of the Mercenary Guild, with his swollen face, was apologizing to Robert.

He was so badly beaten that his original facial features were hardly recognizable.

Robert, flexing his wrist, began to speak.

"You've grown arrogant."

The master coughed in response.

Here's what happened:

Robert called for the master and was downstairs having a drink.

Somehow, a mix-up occurred, and the message never reached the master.

He then personally went to see the master.

The master's room was on the second floor of a bar.

Robert boldly walked up and knocked on the master's door.

However, the master treated him like an impostor and hurled insults at him.

That's when Robert lost his temper.

"What's the history between you two?" I asked.

"Worthless scum."

"W-Worthless scum...? Weren't we comrades?"

"What else do you call someone who just carried my luggage and followed me around from behind?"

The man, known as the master, couldn't respond to Robert's words.

"When did Professor Robert associate with such people..."

"Wait... Robert, you became a professor?"

Robert gave the master a cold stare.

The master quickly covered his mouth with his hand.

Robert turned away,

"I had some wandering years. I got involved with these types."

I didn't ask any further and kept my mouth shut.

Perhaps this was before he joined the academy?

I heard that before Professor Cromwell brought him to the academy, Robert had quite an eventful past.

Robert turned his attention back to the master.

"Jack, you have a task to do."

"A task?"

"Find someone for me."

Robert threw a scroll he was holding to the man named Jack.

"Find out by tomorrow night."

Jack unfolded the scroll Robert had thrown to him.

"This, by tomorrow night? Ah, no, I can't do it. Besides, I'd go to jail for doing this!"

"So, you're more afraid of jail than me now?"

"Hmm..."

Jack covered his mouth with his hand again.

He was a large man, but he couldn't move a muscle out of fear.

"Well, why don't you come inside and talk for now..."

Jack said this and then looked outside.

"Ahem! Business ends here for today! An important guest has arrived, so I'm closing the shop!"

Jack shouted outside with a dignified attitude, different from when he was dealing with Robert.

People were puzzled, but seeing the master saying so, they figured it must be the case and started to leave.

"By the way... who are you?"

"Oh, we are disciples of Professor Robert."

"Disciples? He took in disciples?"

Jack looked at Robert with a bewildered face.

"They're just some guys I taught a few spells under me."

"...Isnt that called a disciple?"T/his chapter is updated by nov(ê(l)biin.co/m

Robert then gave him a sharp look.

Avoiding Robert's gaze, Jack looked at us.

"Ahem, well, you guys come in too."

With that, we entered the room of the Mercenary Guild Master.

Jack opened the scroll Robert had given him on the desk.

The content written on the scroll was related to investigating Ephomos.

"Do you not realize that investigating matters related to Ephomos is illegal?"

"That's why I asked you. Mercenaries like you might know better."

Ephomos.

A city underground known as the underbelly of the capital.

The empire's capital is highly sophisticated and beautifully decorated.

People dress well, and it's so clean that not a single piece of trash can be found.

The reason for its maintenance is the existence of this underground city.

Ephomos was once an underground city where the poor of the capital lived.

At Jack's question, Luna and I exchanged glances.

This was a tricky question.

It would be better not to reveal our names if we wanted information from Jack...

"So, what's the name of the pretty one here?"

"Uh... I'm Luna Railer..."

"Hmm...?"

Jack furrowed his brows upon hearing Luna's name.

"What? You're a noble, aren't you?"

"Ahaha... I'm just a noble in name."

"Where can you find a noble who is just a noble in name? If you're a noble, then you're a noble."

Jack commented, stroking his chin.

"Railer? Are you from that region?"

"Yes... it's a countryside territory..."

"Ah, that place... Hmm..."

I tilted my head, curious about his reaction.

What was the status of the Railer territory to elicit such a response?

I had a rough idea since it was a rural area, but I wondered how low of a level.

Jack then turned his gaze to me.

"So, what about you?"

"Rudy... Just call me Rudy."

I deliberately left out my family name.

It would be awkward for both of us if the name 'Astria' suddenly came up.

"Rudy? Hmm... Not a very masculine name, but it suits you nonetheless."

"Ahaha... Thank you."

"But you seem to be quite athletic! Your physique is quite manly!"

Jack playfully punched me as he commented.

"Did you work out to protect your girlfriend?"

"No, not really..."

"What do you mean, 'not really'? Especially with such a pretty girlfriend."

Jack gestured towards Luna standing next to me.

At that, Luna's expression brightened.

"Are you shy? This is the moment to score points with your girlfriend! Just say you worked out because of her."

"No... It's not like that..."

"Do we look good together?"

Suddenly, Luna, with sparkling eyes, asked Jack.

"Oh, um? Yes, you both are a perfect match!"

Luna smiled slyly and looked at me.

"Rudy, we look good together."

"..."

I responded with an awkward smile to Luna's statement.

"Well, let's get going."

At that moment, Robert stood up to speak.

Jack also rose, bowing his head at a 90-degree angle.

"Then, until next time."

Robert looked at Jack and then at me.

"Hmm..."

Seeing no response from Robert, Jack lifted his head slightly to look at him.

"Do you have something to say?"

Robert hesitated for a moment before moving away.

"It's okay. I'm leaving."

"Yes! Take care!"

Receiving a hearty farewell from Jack, we exited the store.

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Raei Translations

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The next morning.

Knock, knock

There was a knocking sound at the door.

"Ugh... What now?"

I sat up and looked beside me.

Robert, who should have been sleeping on the adjacent bed, was nowhere in sight.

Knock, knock, knock

Another series of knocks echoed.

"Ahem. Who is it?"

Still groggy from sleep, I cleared my throat and shouted.

"Open the door."

"Yes?"

"Open it, Rudy Astria."

"..."

An authoritative, commanding tone.

A woman's voice.

Slowly, I got up and opened the door.

"Why are you here...?"

Outside stood Astina.

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