Volume 2 Chapter 8 Near Future Collapse, And Decline... (Exile Side)
On that day, the Guild Master of 'Fang of the Beast King', Barrios, received a visit from a certain guest.
"T-this is the Guild Master-sama of 'Shield of the Holy Emperor'. Welcome, please."
Barrios respectfully bowed his head.
Both parties are counted among the 'Big Five' adventurer guilds.
However, the histories of the guilds differ by several decades.
This guild made a rapid leap to the top a few years ago.
In contrast, 'Shield of the Holy Emperor' is one of the oldest adventurer guilds in history, so to speak, a veteran among veterans.
Naturally, the other party ends up taking an attitude that implies a higher rank.
"I apologize for the sudden visit. However, there is some information I wish to convey."
Master lowered his voice.
"If possible, after clearing the people..."
"...Understood. Could you come to my office then?"
Barrios was facing the other party's Master.
Although he maintained a calm demeanor, he was becoming increasingly nervous inside.
(Wha-why has the 'Shield of the Holy Emperor' Master suddenly come? And it doesn't seem like it's for a pleasant matter...)
He had a bad feeling.
"I'll be straightforward. Your guild is currently in a precarious position."
"A precarious position... you say?"
Is it about the recent decrease in achievement rates?
Have they caught wind of guild-affiliated adventurers leaving one after another, or planning to do so?
Is it due to the recent poor performance, hinting at the early termination of funding from several main sponsors?
Or...?
"We adventurers rely solely on our strength."
The other person interjected.
"I believe that guilds unable to properly mediate requests such as monster subjugation, escort missions, explorations, and gathering, and achieve a high success rate will be gradually eliminated."
"Eliminated...!"
Barrios widened his eyes.
"Not immediately, but eventually... or in the near future, even if your guild were to rapidly decline, I wouldn't be surprised. Can't you already see the signs?"
"Ugh..."
Master's gaze was sharp.
"Oh, have you come here to criticize our guild?"
"Criticize? No, I'm just concerned about all of you. Your guild is on the verge of internal collapse—about the adventurers under your affiliation, you know."
Master retorted coldly.
"I also believe that those responsible for bringing this about should be punished."
"...Are you referring to me? If so, no matter who you are, I won't let that go."
"Even if I didn't say it, wouldn't you understand it best yourself? I'm just offering advice as a fellow member of the 'Big Five.' Even if the guild were to collapse, there are those among its members who are adventurers with aspirations. It would be unbearable to involve even such individuals."
Master let out a sigh filled with concern, frustration, and desperation.
"I hope you, as the Guild Master, will handle this situation. Even if it means your own downfall, please try to minimize the damage to the adventurers..."
After saying these words, the Master of the 'Shield of the Holy Emperor' left.
"Argh, how infuriating!"
As soon as he left, Barrios pounded on the wall.
The high-quality material of the wall dented, but there was no room to be concerned about that.
His anger started to subside little by little, replaced by a strong sense of anxiety.
"This...this is strange...what's happening...all I did was exile that guy Rain."
Barrios scratched his head.
It felt like he was having a bad dream.
It had only been two weeks since he exiled him.
"Why is the guild falling apart like this...? It's unbelievable...why...I'm the Master of the strongest guild on the continent...wealth, honor, status, women...I had it all...and yet...and yet...argh!"
──A week later, he still had no idea that nearly half of the guild's adventurers would suddenly leave all at once.
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