"Additional budget? You already have enough budget for your new business?

Medes said surprisingly.

"Yes, so, as I explained earlier, we need an extra budget.I didn't expect to need Earth Craft. "

" Earth Craft ...... hey

Medes sits deep in his chair, takes a short distance from Lisetta on the desk, and looks at Lisetta with chaotic eyes.

That alone made Lisetta feel that Medes was distracted from the new business.

"Lisetta, I don't know what you're talking about.What happens in the dungeon is part of the adventurer.Leave the adventurer to the adventurer, and as for our Alchemy Guild.... "

"Guild Leader!!

Lisetta banged her desk and smiled with a smile and pressure.

"The Guild Chief said, right?Anything is fine, so I want you to show me how to defeat the Spirit Factory.And I asked you to endorse the new business I presented.Isn't it?

"That's... that's right..."

"I admit my quote was too sweet.However, this business has just begun.The unexpected is an accessory until the bud sprouts.Above all, Lorraine has dominated three dungeons, united the Adventurer Alliance in one city, and raised many A-Class and S-Class adventurers.Naturally, fighting him is not a straight line.It's a long way to go. Sometimes you get on the reef.However, we need you to support the field as the Guild Leader. "

……

"Again, the Guild Leader wants to win the Spirit Factory, right?

"That's... of course it is..."

"Now, can you pass through the budget that you applied for?

"But it is. We have to cut the budgets of other departments to get through the new budget.Not right now..... "

"So, when can you finish the surface?

Medes remained reluctant, but couldn't leave Lisetta any longer and had to approve a new budget.

However, the approval was conditioned on three days later.

As Lisetta left, Medes called Edgar.

Would you like me to call?

Look at this.

"Is this a new budget?Why on earth? "

"Lisetta just applied.He's finally starting to notice suspicious behavior. "

(Suspicion seeds growing well)

Edgar smiled in his heart.

"At last, your fears have come true.Lisetta is preparing for Lorraine to take over this guild. "

(I see. That's what you want.)

Edgar realized that Medes was distorting his remarks.

Nevertheless, Lisetta's suspicions grew because it was convenient for Edgar, so I decided to take advantage of Medes' delusions.

"Alliance takeover. I didn't expect Lisetta to do that much.But then we'll finally have to tighten our surveillance on Lisetta. "

"Hmm, but what's the matter?There is no clear evidence of betrayal to stop Lisetta.There is no excuse for applying for this new budget..... "

"I have a good idea.Could you leave this to me?

Three days later, as Lisetta had requested, a new budget was set down.

However, certain conditions were attached to the use of the budget.

Lisetta immediately went to complain to Medes.

"Alliance Leader, what the hell is going on here!?

Lisetta slammed the budget application toward Medes' desk.

"Why do I need Edgar's permission to spend my budget?

"Nothing like this.Have Edgar join your project members.That's all I'm talking about. "

"Don't you remember when I just applied for a budget and said I didn't have enough manpower?

"There are voices in the guild that you are anxious to leave this new business to yourself.Even though it was hard to launch the project, I had to pay an extra budget.You can't manage it alone, can you?That's why we added members. "

(So, why are you giving Edgar the budget?I don't think it's the best person to give it to.Read the air!)

Everyone in the Alliance knew that Lisetta and Edgar had a bad relationship.

Except for Medes.

"Alliance leader, we can do it properly with our current members.Let me do it. "

"This has already been decided.We do not tolerate disagreement.Work with Edgar on the project. "

It was a new project that became a cooperative system between Lisetta and Edgar, but the new system was rubbed away.

Because Edgar insisted on making himself a representative of the new business.

"I'm not kidding.This is the project I started.Why do I have to lead you from behind? "

If Lisetta insisted on the pioneer's rights, Edgar insisted on the new budget, and the two argued all day.

After all, Lisetta's leader and Edgar's co-leader managed to get rid of the situation.

But it was more convenient for Edgar.

(All right. We've dived into the project.A co-leader is also a good position.If the business is going to work, take over and take advantage of it.If it doesn't seem to work, press on the responsibility.Either way, I'll get it.I'll destroy the new business from the inside with this two-stage arrangement.)

Lisetta glanced at the members' table with the feeling that it would boil back.

(Edgar, take a good look...I know what you're after.I won't let you disturb me)

While Edgar was active, the Spirit Factory faced similar problems.

"You don't have enough Earth Craft?

Lorraine looked as if she had seen him when Range told her.

"Yes, I thought it would be tough to challenge Class A Quests with the current inventory."

I see. It's been a long time since I last procured it. "

Roland spreads a map of the dungeon in his head to find out more about the quarry.

I generally know the location of the "Earth Craft" distribution, but I don't think there are many left this month.

Roland also considers the report from Dylan.

According to Dylan, a project has been launched to train A-class adventurers in "Dragon Fire".

(I don't know how serious "Dragon Fire" is, but if they are serious about cultivating A-class adventurers, they should want "Earth Craft."If we don't hurry, we'll get together.)

"All right, all right.Range, change of plans.Earthcraft procurement is a top priority. "

Roger. Maintaining existing equipment. "

"I'm calling the 'Spirit Factory' Alliance, so the studio (Atelier) needs you.Just in case, Pat and Wayne.... "

"Those two are focused on unique skills, right?

"Oh, yeah."

Pat was not comfortable with ad hoc handling, and Wayne was still worried about leaving urgent cases to her because of the clutter when she was distracted.

Lorraine and Range, bound by strong trust, readily read each other's intentions without much interchange.

Both of them, who are profoundly familiar with alchemy and adventure business, were able to carry out their work smoothly without having to exchange many words, without rubbing, confronting, or being trapped by suspicious ghosts, and without violating each other's interests.

In addition, the company culture that prioritized the support of the Adventurer Alliance even within the Spirit Factory was well developed, so staff were able to respond flexibly without hesitation despite sudden schedule changes.

It was well managed, so it went on without any misguided budget dealings or extra conflicts.

The Adventurer Alliance also had a deep faith in Lorraine, so they immediately responded to the call.

The Spirit Factory Alliance is assembled instantly.

The White Wolf reacted quickly to the Alliance's movements.

However, the movement was somewhat dull.

(Aim for "Earth Craft"?)

Jamil slapped his tongue.

"Dragon Fire" had long despised the adventurer's assistance in exploring the dungeon, so the value of "Earth Craft" was underestimated.

I'm not sure if they'll buy it, even if they take it from the Alliance.

As a "White Wolf", he was quite depleted in the battle against the Alliance, and in the last exploration, he was left empty and expensive.

Besides, information came from a speedboat that recently arrived at the harbor that a ship flying the flag of one of the West Continent's leading guilds, the Treasure Crown of the Wise, was heading here to the Island of the Fire Dragon.

I want to avoid spending more before the "Sage's Crown" arrives.

In the meantime, Jamil decided to request support from Dragon Fire in terms of buying Ground Craft and costs.

The request from the White Wolf came under Edgar, the head of Ground Craft procurement.

"Ah? The White Wolf wants us to buy Earth Craft?You're going to take it from the Spirit Factory?

Edgar thinks for a while.

(Would you like to interrupt Lisetta's work and send salt to the enemy here?)

Edgar answered the White Wolf.

"You cannot buy 'Earth Craft' in this Alliance.Therefore, we cannot provide financial support.I'm sorry. "

Jamil heard back and shook his fist with a trap.

Edgar, I'll kill that son of a bitch later.

"What is it? Didn't you say they were collecting Earthcraft a while ago?

"Depending on the person in charge, I think you're wrong."

"Are they rubbing the inner ring again?"

I don't know how to keep pace when it's important.

Later, Lisetta found out about it, and while it was eaten by Edgar, Edgar excused himself lightly.

As soon as he entered the dungeon, Jeff noticed something unusual.

"Hey, Roland. What's wrong with you?

"What do you want?

I don't see any signs of being chased back there.

"What? Really?

"Isn't the White Wolf moving this time?

"No way...."

(But certainly.It is strange that I don't even feel the signs from before)

Lorraine mobilized the Archer and the Bandit to hit the massive search behind him, but he still couldn't find any enemies.

Eventually, the Alliance finished collecting the "Earth Craft" without delay and went down the mountain without incident.

When the Alliance finished exploring the dungeon, a ship with the guild "The Treasure Crown of the Wise" arrived at the port.

(Has an external guild arrived?Then there's no need to train local guilds.)

That's what Medes said.

Lisetta's new business will be suspended and all budgets that were allocated will be covered.

The budget is still allocated for the production of the "Sage's Treasure Crown" gear.

Edgar was chosen as the person in charge.

Lisetta is summoned to the Guild Leader's Office and told that.

"Lisetta, it's your new business, but after all, I just failed to achieve anything. Even one of the procurements of 'Earth Craft' delayed the 'Spirit Factory'.This responsibility is heavy. There is no indication that any penalty will be imposed.You see? So this time, Edgar will be in charge of making the Sage's Treasure Crown gear.You procure ore for Edgar.Don't you have any more objections?

Lisetta felt something in her head.

"Oh, I see.Well, that's fine. You are leaving this Alliance for today only!

"What do you mean? Hey, wait a minute.Where do you think you're going?

Lisetta did not answer and left the Guild Leader's Office.

No one spoke to her as she left.

Everyone is afraid of being stared at by Edgar.

"What's the best Alchemy Guild on the island?Shit. I've worked so hard, and this is how it ends.Don't be ridiculous!

As Lisetta left, she heard the residents cheering through the hallway window.

A voice welcoming the guild "The Treasure Crown of the Wise".

The residents cheered more than usual this day.

Because it wasn't just the 'Treasure Crown of the Wise' that came down to the harbor.

The second unit of the Guardian of the Magic Tree, led by Yufine, was there.