Chapter 107: Merchant Guild

Chapter 107: Merchant Guild

It was already afternoon and Gerald was currently in the middle of making a book about alchemy basics. Having time to think he was able to organize his thoughts much better than just speaking unprepared.

Just as he was deep in his thoughts someone knocked on the door of his lab.

"Come in," he beckoned.

The door opened and Sera came inside. "Gerald, a servant from the Auction House came, carrying a message. He is currently waiting at the door and is asking if you could meet him."

"Oh? Do you know what exactly he wants?"

Sera shook her head, "No, he said he would only speak to you"

Gerald sighed and closed his book, "Alright, I'll go see what this is about!"

At the front gates, a person dressed in expensive clothes was standing with his head held high. He wore the insignia of the Golden Pouch Auction House on his chest.

"Mn? What message do you have for me?" coming out of the house, Gerald casually asked. nove(l)bi(n.)com

The messenger bowed, just slightly, and spoke, "Mister Gerald, I presume? Master of the Golden Pouch Auction House, Arthur Rosecloud requested to have a word with you. If you could please follow me"

Gerald lifted his eyebrow and spoke to himself, "Ah? Arthur is back? Great, I was planning to speak to him about a few things but he was absent yesterday" Then, turning to the servant he said, "Go on, lead the way, I have plenty to do later, let's not waste any more time!"

The servant was taken aback.

'What kind of reaction is this? To speak of the master in such a casual manner, as tho they are best buddies? Unbelievable'

However, the thoughts of the servant were quickly broken by Gerald's annoyed voice, urging him to move.

After considering his own standing as a mere servant, the man decided not to think about it any longer and simply decided to quickly complete his task. As such he, led Gerald to the Golden Pouch, through the back door, all the way to the office of his boss.

"We are here Give me a moment please!" The servant quickly spoke a few words and knocked on the door. After a questioning voice came from inside he quickly answered, "Master, the one you asked for, Gerald is here!"

"I hope so Arthur murmured under his breath and proceeded to take out a paper and a quill to write the letter. Having done that, he rolled it, bound it with fancy tape, and sealed it with wax. Lastly, he pressed down his insignia and then handed the sealed letter to Gerald.

"Give this to the headmaster Saff Bezir! But be careful, although the merchant guild is one of our branches, you should act respectfully. If by chance, you anger them, I won't help you solve the problem, after all, headmaster Saff comes from a powerful family and he is not a person to be trifled with!" boss Arthur warned with a stern face.

"I'll take sir's words to heart! Don't worry, I won't sully sir's great name," Gerald responded with humble and righteous words.

"Mn," Arthur nodded, satisfied that the young lad before him understood his meaning.

***

According to the instructions and directions he received, Gerald found the merchant guild not long after.

It was more of a massive open hall than a building. A flat roof was raised high up, at least to the height of three people, and massive wooden columns supported the beams above.

There was a place for animals to rest and get a bite to eat, where merchants could unload their goods to be inspected, and subsequently sold.

The whole place was quite massive and crates and sacks of different materials and products were stacked up to the ceiling in some places.

People were bargaining and chatting, as well as arguing over various things, it was quite lively.

The workers of the merchant guild all wore the same uniform so they were easily recognized. They wore brown leather pants and bright crimson vests, so they were easily noticed at a distance.

An emblem on their chest represented their rank, distinguishing between physical workers and supervisors who worked there.

Walking past the carriages and wagons full of goods, Gerald went to one of the supervisors and asked to meet the headmaster.

"You want to meet our headmaster Bezir?" The supervisor frowned, "Why should he waste his time with you?"

"Because I have a letter from the Golden Pouch's boss for him?" Gerald took out the letter and showed it to the man. "I also have to speak to him regarding some matter"

"Hmm, very well You can find the headmaster in his office over there," The man pointed with his finger at a tiny building near the edge of the market.