Aron Dillmut, the Guild Master of the Finnish Adventurer Alliance, who returned to his office, was smiling bitterly at Marie, who kept lowering her head in front of her.
"Master, I'm so sorry."
"No, it's fine. So it's time to raise your face."
Marie is lowering her head in response to Aaron's absence.
Aaron was traveling to King's Landing.
Meanwhile, an oak king was discovered in the northern part of the forest of Finris.
The Oak King is a B-ranked monster.
Its high defenses and King's ability to command are such that it is difficult to deal with the Knights of Silver Wings defending the King's City.
If we left the forest and approached the city of Finris, we would have suffered enormous damage.
Therefore, Marie, who had moved in anticipation of an emergency situation, was not wrong about anything.
Rather, the speed of the decision is commendable.
While defending the city, in the absence of Alliance Master Aaron, only the staff can make such a solid judgment.
Knights under the umbrella of national and local nobles have high levels of force. However, it will take time to move after the incident.
Adventurer Alliances, on the other hand, vary in force from top to bottom, but are quick to start.
For this reason, the Adventurer Alliance is expected to play a role in filling the gaps in the defense of Finris until the Knights move.
In other words, as an employee of the Adventurers Guild, Marie did her part well.
Even if the King was crushed before the Crusaders moved.
"This time you're just unlucky and you're doing nothing wrong. I'd rather be proud."
"But at my own discretion, I spent the Alliance's money."
After all, I didn't move the Adventurers I gathered, but I still paid some rewards when I called them.
However, it is also a necessary expense if Aaron is to say so.
"No problem. Rather, it makes sense to let the Adventurers Alliance know that it's an organization that does everything in its power to defend Finris."
What you must never do in defense is respond to the assumption that nothing will happen in the future.
Defense is not meant to minimize damage.
This is to "do no harm".
A future where nothing happens is the best form of defense that we should aim for.
In that regard, Marie's behavior is superior.
Even though there was no Alliance Master Aaron, it was only after the Finris raid that these actions were taken.
On the contrary, Aaron is to blame.
The chief of the reception department was left vacant.
The Chief of Reception has practically the same authority as the Sub-Alliance Master.
Because he manages the Alliance's kitchen and handles administrative procedures.
(We need to stabilize the Alliance system as soon as possible.)
Fortunately, Philip's trailer is settled.
In an emergency situation, a single scale of talent emerged.
I still have some concerns about my practical experience, but if I work in an Alliance, I naturally acquire them. It is the eyes that identify the information and the courage to make important decisions.
Finris' guild still has talented people.
Even with that, Aaron can run his guild with confidence.
"Hey, I've been in a lot of trouble. You're not squeezed out at the Guild HQ in King's Landing. I don't have enough control, but I'm sick of being a master. I've been getting boring scoldings forever. Even though humans have a shorter lifespan than elves, they only waste a lot more time than elves when they scold each other."
"Hah...."
"Oh, yeah. I bought souvenirs from King's Landing, so please keep them for everyone."
"... hah"
Marie had a puzzling look when she presented the cookies sold in King's Landing.
What kind of face should I give away souvenirs from someone who wasn't in the guild in an emergency? But you think so.
But it is the duty of the boss to work for everyone, and to be resented by everyone.
Aaron pressed the cookie against Marie with a smile on her face.
"After a long sermon at the Guild, get one favor. Next week, they will announce the order of succession to the throne."
"---!!"
Marie decided on a casual request.
The announcement of succession to the throne is a major event for the Kingdom of Justin.
The kingdom now has three princes.
Since the King is still young, it is possible that there will be more princes in the future.
The announcement of the right to succeed to the throne at this time does not simply give the prince the right to succeed. It would also be a declaration that no succession would be granted to the prince who would be born after that.
The announcement will determine the fate of the future kingdom.
I gave you a country, and it's going to be huge.
"The Knights of the Silver Wings are in charge of guarding King's Landing, but they want the Adventurers to be in charge of guarding King's Landing."
"So you can get people out of Finris' guild, too."
"Exactly."
"How many people do you need?
Aaron snapped his fingers.
After all, if you're the one with the fastest head rotation, it's quick and helpful.
There are two of us.
Aaron didn't miss Marie's exhalation.
The current Finris is overwhelmingly understaffed.
Many adventurers have been asked to help rebuild Finris.
The current idleness of the Alliance is not due solely to credit problems.
Because many adventurers are involved in long-term employment contracts.
Escort materials to construction and maintenance.
Now the Alliance needed the help of a cat.
If many adventurers are driven out of King's Landing, there will be holes in the work the Alliance is taking on.
She was relieved not to do so.
In fact, Aaron was told by Alliance HQ to send out many adventurers.
However, I explained that Finris was in this situation and negotiated a small number of dispatches.
The result is two.
Well, Marie opened her mouth.
"... maybe those two have already been decided?
You look as if you've noticed something.
My intuition is sharp.
Aaron took a piece of paper out of the drawer with a happy smile.
"It's a request from the Alliance. Give this to the two of you."
"... is that okay? There are a lot of other talented people."
"Of course."
By the time he heard this request, Aaron had already made up his mind.
So far, those two have solved several problems.
All those problems, if left unattended, Finris was in a deadly situation.
And this is the King's Crusade.
It's as if you're under God's protection.
--No, you're probably receiving... God bless you.
Then the answer is decided.
Any problem can be solved with the blessing of God.
Because they were chosen by God....
Nevertheless, this is a patrol mission in King's City.
Besides, the Knights of Silver Wings provide strict security.
"Strength doesn't matter. And the Knights of Silver Wings. There won't be a big incident that will require the Alliance's talent."