Standing on the outskirts of the crowd, the four members of the "Rock" team had expressions on their faces that could be described as complex.
"Captain, that genius alchemist is calling us, right?" Archer Basak spoke in a low voice with trembling lips.
Captain Dosari opened his mouth but no sound came out because there was no need to answer. Minori on the opposite side had already walked over with Enri.
"It's actually Minori."
"You must be kidding. I always thought it was a homonym." The brothers Lele and Rand touched shoulders and said excitedly.
At this moment, Minori's temperament and appearance had changed greatly from when they first met. Although he didn't look much different overall, he still made a few people a little unsure of him in the crowd just now.
Nowadays, the reputation of "Free Will" is very loud in the capital. Although the opponent is a "Gold-rank" adventurer, no adventurer feels that the opponent is only at this level.
This is a team of adventurers that destroyed seven "Gold-rank", five "Platinum-ranked" and one "Mithril-ranked" teams, as well as the huge "Death Spreading Brigade" of 70 people.
With such strength, anyone who treats the other party as an ordinary gold-level adventurer is a fool.
When I think of this.
The four members of the "Rock" team, who had just been excited, became a little embarrassed again.
For more than half a year, they are still silver-level adventurers. Compared with Minori, who is now very famous, they are really unknown.
"Long time no see, guys. I didn't expect to see you here." Minori walked up to them and said with a smile:
"It seems that a lot of things have happened during this period of time."
The changes in several people are quite obvious.
Captain Dosari had a scar on his face, Basak's arm was equipped with a magic gauntlet, and the Rand brothers also became stronger and more weathered.
Captain Dosari was obviously a little embarrassed. He raised his rough palm to wave but quickly put it down. His cheeks flushed and he humbly said, "Long time no see, Minori."
Thinking back to the time when he was planning to lure the other party into his own team, Captain Dosari wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"Huh? Silver-level adventurers." Minori saw the silver nameplates on the four people and half-jokingly said:
"I am now stronger than you, seniors."
Familiar ridicule came.
Captain Dosari and the other three suddenly recalled the brief time they had spent on their journey to E-Rantel.
The awkward atmosphere dissipated, and several people realized that Minori seemed to have not changed at all.
"I'm sorry to be laughed at, captain." Archer Basak relaxed his tense shoulders, folded his arms across his chest and looked at the captain beside him.
"Hahaha." Captain Dosari scratched his head.
The two Rand brothers also laughed.
"By the way, this is Enri." Minori moved to the side, allowing Enri who was standing behind to appear, and introduced her.
"I have met several seniors."
Enri's eyes were full of curiosity. Up to now, she had never seen Minori smile like this to others. As she spoke, she bent down and prepared to bow.
However!
The moment Enri bowed, the four members of the "Rock" team immediately dodged at the same time, with wry smiles on their faces.
"Minori was just joking, don't take it seriously." Captain Dosari said quickly.
The identity and status among adventurers are based on fame and strength, not some vague thing like "senior".
Adventurers never admit it.
The "senior" Minorijust mentioned was just a joke between acquaintances. If one really regards himself as such, then he is overestimating his own abilities.
Even if Minori doesn't care, they have to care.
"Let's talk while we walk." Minori said with a smile.
"good."
Captain Dosari nodded immediately. He also noticed that the conversation between the two had attracted a lot of attention.
As Minori walked away, the four members of the "Rock" team hurriedly followed, and under the gazes of everyone, they all stood with their chests puffed out and their backs raised.
Minori was walking in the front, with Captain Dosari one step behind, followed by Enri and the three members of the "Rock" team.
"Thank you for what you did just now." Captain Dosari said gratefully after walking a distance.
"What's wrong?" Minori wondered.
"It's still the same thing as before." Captain Dosari smiled bitterly.
They had originally accepted a gold-level mission to escort Nfirea's grandchildren, but it ended in failure, so it was a pity that they didn't make any money.
The failure of the mission also affected their team rating, which was why they were currently a silver-level adventurer team.
And with Minori's fame, the fact that he communicated with them and even left with them just now was enough to greatly increase the fame of their team of adventurers.
"If you still need to thank me for something like this, then don't consider me your friend." Minori was speechless.
Hearing this.
Captain Dosari's eyes turned red and he nodded heavily: "Yes!"
"You have been active in the Adventurer's Guild in the royal capital, so you should have some understanding of the guild's president. What kind of person is he?" Minori asked.
Captain Dosari did not hesitate and told everyone everything he knew.
Listening to the information about the president of the Royal Capital Adventurer's Guild, Minori nodded thoughtfully.
The next thing he had to do was to fish out the captured Verdant Witch.
It would only take a word for Tina to capture the captain of the noble ladies of the "Blue Rose" group, and Minori did not have any connections in the royal capital.
At least that's what it seems on the surface.
It is actually very simple to fish out the Verdant Witch. It can be done easily with the help of either Imina or Leinas.
It's just not necessary.
He has been in the capital for three days, and it is indeed time for him to visit the president of the Adventurer's Guild here. This is a good opportunity.
My current identity cannot be limited to the rumors heard by ordinary people, it needs to be made more real.
Converting "fame" into "influence" is one of his next plans.
King's Capital Adventurer's Guild.
Before entering this area, you can see bustling crowds and dense carriages. No matter which city it is, the Adventurer's Guild is always the most lively place.
The heavy oak door stood open.
Noise surged from the guild, mixed with the smell of beer and wine. For most adventurers, alcohol is an indispensable drink.
The guild does provide drinks and food, but the prices are generally higher. Ordinary adventurers naturally can't afford them, but adventurers in the royal capital are obviously richer than adventurers in other places.
Enter the guild.
The tables in the spacious hall were already full of people, and some adventurers who didn't have seats leaned against the wall and chatted and laughed.
The smell of alcohol became stronger in the air.
Minori saw the dense crowd of adventurers and his eyes fell on the mission bulletin board, where the number of adventurers was the least.
"It's really lively. Why are there so many people?" Minori was a little surprised. Captain Dosari looked normal: "After all, it's almost the prayer day, and most adventurers won't be going on quests during this time."
"A day of prayer?"
Minori was a little confused. He didn't know much about some festivals in this world.
"The new year is coming soon. After the prayer day, there will be a celebration. This is a grand event held once a year in the royal capital." Captain Dosari said excitedly to himself.
I see.
Minori understood, is it similar to a festival to welcome the New Year?
Bang!
The large wooden cup slammed onto the table, and the shirtless muscular adventurer shouted to the front desk, "Another cup."
The voice, which was slightly drunk, was not noticeable in the noisy environment.
However, after putting down his glass, the sturdy man quickly noticed several figures at the door: "Oh, Dosari, are you guys from Rock still planning to take on missions at this time?"
"If you ask me, you should stop working so hard and just be a silver-level adventurer. Hahaha."
The mocking voice immediately caused the people around to laugh together.
Captain Dosari's face turned red instantly, and he wanted to fight back angrily, but in the end he opened his mouth and forced himself to hold it back.
Obviously, the other party was not someone he could afford to offend.
"I'm sorry to embarrass you, Minori." Captain Dosari scratched his hair embarrassedly.
Minori shook his head and was about to say something.
suddenly.
There was a noise and whistles coming from the adventurers in the hall.
A female adventurer with golden hair and a hot body walked down the stairs, her whole body tightly wrapped in black tight leather armor.
Instead, it revealed the other person's slender waist and graceful figure. A dagger was tied on each side of her long legs.
His golden pupils were cold and his expression was stern. He looked like a serious person.
Although some of the adventurers below were whistling and even staring at them with fiery eyes, no one took the initiative to step forward or even uttered foul language.
Obviously.
This female adventurer is either very powerful or has a special identity.
Dosari's expression changed, and he quickly lowered his voice and said to Minori: "This is the female adventurer I mentioned to you before, who has been following the guild master for many years. Her name is Samantha."
Under the curious gaze of everyone.
Samantha walked down the stairs and went straight towards Minori and his group who had just entered the guild gate.
Everyone was a little surprised to see this scene, and the adventurer who had just mocked the "Rock" team had a look of astonishment on his face.
"Samantha."
Samantha walked on the wooden board and came in front of Minori. A smile appeared on her stern face, the corners of her eyes slightly raised, and she stretched out her hand.
"Minori." Faced with this scene, Minori remained gentle and responded lightly. As for the hand extended by the other party, he seemed not to see it.
"Is there anything I can help you with?" Samantha's expression froze for a moment, then she put her arms down and said nonchalantly.
"Please introduce me to the guild president."
"good."
Samantha smiled brightly.
As Minori and Enri disappeared up and down the stairs, the atmosphere in the hall, which had briefly calmed down, became noisy again.
The members of the "Rock" team were surrounded.
Next.
No one knew what Minori talked about with the president of the Adventurer's Guild. They only knew that many adventurers saw with their own eyes when Minori, the leader of "Free Will", came out again.
The usually strict president of the Adventurer's Guild actually went downstairs with Minori with a smile on his face.
That evening.
The Verdant Witch that Gazef had taken away had already returned to the inn.