Chapter 180 – Clan Formation (2)

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“You want to create a clan? Aren’t you joining another clan?”

“Yes.”

Rize put on a puzzled expression. The appearance of moxibustion is different from the usual crackling work. He looks up at me without speaking for a few seconds. It wasn’t until I wondered if I should ask what was going on that Rize opened her mouth again.

“Hmm… I don’t know where to start. It’s a bit difficult right now…”

Trouble. What else do you mean? From Ariel’s words, it didn’t seem like there was such a big condition. I turned to Ariel, but Ariel didn’t look very good either.

“Can you come over here for a second?”

Rize sighed deeply and looked around him while pulling us toward the window. Rize hushed her voice as if she were going to tell a secret story.

“It would be quicker to show you. Hey, do you see that?”

There was a partition in the direction Rize said, and several guards stood yawning around it. Rize seemed to be pointing beyond that.

“What is that?”

“There is a teleport device over there. If you have that, you can use the teleport point inside the dungeon. Some spots are safe enough to install equipment.”

What? Why am I just now explaining something so convenient?

“Oh, I hadn’t heard of such a thing.”

“…I’m going to explain that from now on.”

Rize let out a sigh.

“Originally, it was a device that anyone could use if they paid for it. I mean, where did you go? However, the Dungeon Management Bureau raised a dispute. Just like now, no one should use it. What if an inexperienced newcomer rushes into the depths of the dungeon without fear, they say there must be a limit.”

“Uh… Really? “

“This is nonsense. The risk level of a dungeon is a matter for the adventurers and the staff in charge to measure on their own, and setting up restrictions like that is disrespectful to us. And that’s not all.”

Rize looked at the guard as if she hated them.

“Of course, deep down tends to be a bit risky, but that’s not always the case. The dungeon environment is ever-changing. A dungeon is a place where points that require a gold tier or higher become a place that can be cleared at a bronze tier level overnight. However, the administration is making a fuss about limiting the teleport points according to the level unconditionally.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

I just had to chime in. Because Rize was now in a vicious spirit, as if she were going to eat the guards. Those people also seem to be at the bottom, but they seem to be hating them for no reason. But what is that? Are you saying there is a limit on use?

“Oh, but there are people passing by.”

Rize frowned at the adventurers going across the partition.

“These are people who have already registered.”

“Yes?”

“Um… How can I explain this… “

Rize looked at me and put on a sad expression.

“That… The discussion on the usage rules is almost over. From now on, even adventurers can use the teleport equipment. By the way…”

“By the way?”

“Eugene-nim, no, adventurer-sama, you have to go to the teleport point and mark it in order to use the teleport equipment to that location. So, it means that you can only teleport to a place you have already been to.”

“…”

Right. I think I know what Previously, the world map teleport points were enabled by default, but now they are all turned off and I have to activate each one myself. But this is too cumbersome.

Rize hurriedly added her words, probably seeing my expression getting worse.

“This is also the result of considerable discussions with the management bureau. Originally, the plan brought by the Administration Bureau was to restrict regions according to the adventurer level, but that is really nonsense. Who dared to interfere with the guild’s rank? Anyway, because of that, we fought like crazy in the guild… Hmm. I barely got a concession.”

“In fact, the guild’s plan is many times more reasonable. The sound of being able to reach the teleport point means that you can neutralize the threat around it enough. But let’s limit it by grade. Ranking is a system that looks at not only skills but also performance, so saying that even though you know that it will take time and budget to reflect it is literally saying that you will cut off the adventurer’s limbs…”

Rize was almost blushing now. I had never seen Rize so excited. It seems that a lot of things have happened to that management bureau.

“Uh, then what about the people from before?”

Yuri pointed over the partition with a chin gesture.

“Do the people who were there before have to re-mark?”

“No. In fact, it applies from the adventurer’s party.”

“Eh.”

Rize looked very apologetic.

“Adventurers who have registered before can use the teleport equipment as before. However, new rules apply from the adventurer’s party. I’m sorry.”

“…”

Right. Retroactive application of the new regulations to existing adventurers would cause uproar. But this feels bad. Wherever you go, it’s the same that newbies are persecuted! Damn! If you twist it, you mean start the game early!

“Still, the adventurers were a bit lucky.”

“Yes?”

“If Adventurer and the party were just a little bit later, the administration guys would have been wasting their time and money for no reason, right?”

“What kind of small child is that?”

Rize lowered her voice even more as if she were talking about something more secret.

“The management bureau guys are trying to do something weird again. Oh my goodness the casualties in the dungeon are increasing. You say you need to train new adventurers, what do you mean?”

Rize quickly poured out her words, as if her excitement her had n’t subsided.

“They say they’re going to bring in veterans and make them instructors, but that’s a very funny repair. Did the soldiers pretend to be instructors knowing what they knew about dungeons? The administration guys want to take a step anyway. I just want to put a spoon on the guild’s hard work! They’re bad guys. “

“Is that so?”

“Uh, that’s good… Isn’t it…?”

Rize widened her eyes at Yuri’s murmur.

“You can’t do it for free! I heard at first glance that he was planning to rip off dozens of silver a month. Of course, new adventurers couldn’t pay that kind of money, so they must have paid in arrears instead. It’s obvious that you put on very bad terms instead. He must have heard that he was trying to make a slave contract with interest!”

“Wow…”

Yuri had a slightly tired expression. I couldn’t tell if it was because of the administration or Rize, but Rize poured out her words as if Yuri responded.

“What can we learn from old men like veterans? Wouldn’t it be better if they took high-level adventurers as instructors? The Administration Bureau periodically says that they will somehow bury it… OMG. I’m sorry.”

“Uh, um. No.”

It seems like a lot of things have piled up. According to the witch and Ariel, it seemed that the guild was taking power quite unilaterally, but it doesn’t seem to be the case. But something is going round and round.

“So how do you create a clan… “

“Ah. Look at my mind.”

Rize fanned his hands as if to calm his excitement her. Somehow, I think that what I said so far was a story that I wanted to vent Rize’s personal resentment of her.

“So… The application for clan formation is currently on hold. The Administrative Bureau wants to regulate that only a certain level or higher can form a clan, but honestly, it’s ridiculous. The teleport gun doesn’t work for them, so they’re being mean for no reason. If it wasn’t for that, there would be no point in making such a fuss. Who feeds the city now, very ungrateful…”

Even after that, Rize poured out painful words for a long time. By the way, clan formation is blocked? He was tackled like this as soon as he set his mind to something. I feel bad for no reason because I feel like I’m being caught.

“Ah. I’m sorry.”

“…It’s okay.”

“But do you really need to form a clan? Wouldn’t it be better to join another clan? If it’s Eugene’s party, it’s potential is high, so more than a medium-sized clan will easily pass the joining test. There are small clans that are family-like in size, but… Um…”

Rize said only that far and looked at me. A family-like clan. A family-like company! I know what you want to say. You can’t go in there.

“…How can there be no way?”

“Mmm…”

Rize rolled her eyes. A look that seems to remind me of something. Then he claps his hands and pulls me in.

“…Are these the only members of the clan?”

“Ah yes.”

“Can you fill out the paperwork here first?”

Rize held out a piece of paper while saying that. A simple receipt with your name, grade, class, contact information, etc. As soon as I wrote it down and handed it out, Rize stared at the paper and said,

“… Maybe there is a way.”

“A way… “

“Instead of quickly forming a clan, you might end up doing something a bit cumbersome, okay?”

“…Well, I can’t.”

Rize gave a slightly meaningful smile, but I had no choice. Just as I was about to leave the reception desk after that was over, Rize grabbed me.

“Oh, Eugene. Have you been to the witch?”

“Yes? Ah yes.”

“What did you get as a reward? If you received it as a magic stone, pay it now and go!”

“…”

Rize’s eyes were greedy for the settlement fee.

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“Nothing is easily solved.”

“I know.”

Time to sit down at the table and rest for a while before going back to the mansion. Yeah, you just need some time off. Because talking with Rize wasn’t a conversation, it was like going through a storm.

“Hmm. Hmmmm.”

Ariel suddenly cleared her throat. The way she clears her throat as if she has something to say.

“Ugh. I wonder if it’s okay to talk about this now.”

“What’s the matter?”

“When can I… ?”

Right. Come to think of it, I have to do it with him.