Chapter 57

It has been about a month since Lawrence and his team defeated one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

I was called by the Guild Master and found myself visiting the capital once again.

"Act, you've really gone through a lot this time."

Sitting directly across from the sofa is the head of the Adventurers' Guild, Daisuke.

Although he has been retired for quite some time, his well-trained body and sunburnt skin are still distinctive.

"Lawrence and his team's achievements have improved the image of us adventurers. It's all thanks to you, Act. You really are something."

On the table, today's morning newspaper was placed.

The news of the Hero Lawrence's party defeating the Four Heavenly Kings has been featured daily.

"It wasn't me who defeated the Four Heavenly Kings, you know."

"But everyone says it's your doing. Look."

Daisuke opened the newspaper to reveal an interview with the hero party.

["Thanks to the training from Act of the Gifted Stone, I can now cast the ultimate magic without incantation! - Mage Eli"]

["Meeting Act changed my destiny. Ever since I met that person, happy things happen every day. - Healer Luna"]

["Act is a great person! Everyone, join the Gifted Stone! - Hero Lawrence"]

"It looks like a recruitment ad for some suspicious cult, doesn't it?"

"But thanks to that, the inquiries to the Gifted Stone have been piling up like mountains?"

Not only from other adventurer guilds, but also from commercial, magic, and magical artifact guilds, there are numerous inquiries seeking the talents of the Gifted Stone.

"That's a problem. They are all still too inexperienced to let go."

"But isn't Rozelia ready enough?"

"As long as she doesn't want to leave, I have no intention of forcing her out."

"Ah, I see..."

Daisuke looked at me seriously and said,

"By the way, Act. There's something I want to ask of you."

"If it's about nominating me as the next head, I must decline."

I had been receiving inquiries about this for a while.

The talk was about nominating me as the next head after Daisuke.

"Really, no good?"

"Yes, I still have things to do."

"Hmm... Really no way?"

"Yes, really no way."

Daisuke scratched his head, looking troubled.

"To be honest, you are a rare talent that would be a waste to keep as just a guild master."

"You're flattering me too much."

"That's not true. You are a great guy. Not only did you grow the guild so much in just a few years, but you also achieved solid results. The pinnacle of that is the Hero Lawrence's party."

It is a well-known fact that all members of the party, starting with Lawrence, are from our guild.

"With your skills and vision, I am confident that you can lead the entire Adventurers' Guild in the right direction. Sit in the chair of the head, Act. If you do, I can rest assured and pass the torch."

The head straightened his back and bowed deeply.

But my answer was already decided.

"I must decline."

"...It's the position of the head of the guild, you know? If you become the head at your age, it would be an unprecedented major event. I think it's a very honorable offer."

"Even so, I have my own things to do. I have subordinates I want to protect. While I am honored by the offer, it's too early for me."

I bowed, and Daisuke sighed.

"I understand your decision."

"Thank you."

"But... Hmm, hmm... In that case, there's no one I can pass the torch to."

Daisuke sighed deeply.

"How about Mira? She's the top-ranked guild master of S-class. Isn't she perfect?"

"No way. She tends to get overconfident and is too lax. It has to be Act..."

Daisuke kept glancing at me.

"I must decline."

"Come on, really no good? Really no good?"

"No good."

"Ha... Really? I can't retire then. What am I supposed to do?"

"Maybe it's too early for you to retire?"

"I really want to retire already! Ha..."

Daisuke slumped his shoulders.

"Is there no other candidate for the deputy head?"

"There are, but none of them are up to the task. Act, you really have to become the head."

I sighed and stood up.

"That's all, then. Excuse me."

"Wait! Act! Can't we talk a bit more?"

"I'm busy too."

"How about a meal? I'll treat you to the best restaurant!"

"No, thank you. Goodbye."

I left the room.

"Act! I'll keep the position open for you! You can become the head anytime!"

I sighed and left the room.

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