Chapter 37

Chapter 9

Meeting with the Chedaka Guild

It has been a fortnight since the war between the Allied Forces and the Yatan Bridge began.

During this period, the Giant Guild, which has established numerous achievements, is celebrating a festival today.

“To celebrate the Master's inauguration as the lord! Cheers!”

“Cheers!!”

The Giant Guild has been one of the top guilds since the launch of Satisfy. The guild master, Chris, was the third-ranked player in the overall rankings.

Today, Chris, who has been appointed as the lord of Fedro in recognition of his contributions on the battlefield and the high expectations for his future performance, announced to 530 guild members:

“This is a time when stability is needed! For the next fortnight, we will halt our expeditions! Focus on defending Fedro and reorganizing our forces! And!”

Chris, who paused his speech, took out a leather armor and held it in his hand. He then checked the armor's information once again.

<Unexpectedly comfortable mouse leather armor>

Grade: Epic

Durability: 24/24 Defense: 22 Evasion +3%

This armor was crafted by an unknown craftsman with great skill and potential but severely lacking in experience and reputation, using the skin of a common mouse.

It is designed and crafted to allow the wearer to move without any discomfort. The wearer can move more swiftly.

It is impressive that such a work was created from such weak materials.

Usage Conditions: Level 13 or higher. Beginner Leather Armor Mastery.

The unknown craftsman, who once caused a sensation by creating the first Epic-grade arrows, how long did we search for him? We searched desperately, but we couldn't even find a small clue.

However, a few days ago, while casually reading posts by new players on a community site, we finally found a clue.

‘I hope it's not too late…!’

Chris fervently wished again and continued his speech.

“Half of the guild members will be converted to search teams! Head to Winston! The target is the unknown craftsman! Find him at all costs and invite him to the guild! No matter what conditions he sets, accept them unconditionally!”

To rapidly strengthen the guild, a large number of high-level combat classes are needed. However, to make the guild more solid and perfect, a separate group of highly skilled support classes is also necessary.

Chris, who failed to recruit the top-ranked blacksmiths Panmir and Steng, managed to successfully recruit the 4th and 5th-ranked blacksmiths, but still felt a great sense of regret.

Therefore, he wanted to recruit the unknown craftsman at all costs. Chris wanted to establish the Giant Guild as the supreme guild with the craftsman's help.

***

“I wish I had two bodies.”

The members of the Chedaka Guild were so busy that they were at their wits' end.

While searching for Yufemina to carry out the execution order, they are also continuously undertaking quests related to the Yatan Bridge to enhance the guild's reputation.

Additionally, they are still searching for the unknown craftsman.

Initially, the Chedaka Guild only had 17 members in total.

Although all guild members are ranked players, the lack of numbers made it difficult to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ultimately, the guild members suggested to Jishuka that something had to be done, and a meeting was held.

“Let's postpone the execution of Yufemina. The reason we want to execute her is for revenge for our comrades and to uphold the guild's dignity, not for immediate gain. On the other hand, the quests related to the Yatan Bridge and the search for the unknown craftsman directly benefit the guild. I think it's better to continue these quests and postpone the execution for the guild's development.”

“I agree. Besides, that woman is hard to catch, like a rat.”

“7 votes in favor. 7 votes against. 3 abstentions.”

“I think we must proceed with the execution order. If it becomes known that we stopped halfway, more people will underestimate our guild. Let's take a break from the Yatan Bridge quests. Honestly, with our skills, we can raise the guild's reputation anytime without relying on these miscellaneous quests, right?”

“True. The execution order is a matter of pride. It's something that cannot be postponed. Has everyone forgotten the pride of the Chedaka Guild?”

“7 votes in favor. 5 votes against. 5 abstentions.”

Legas, who had been silently observing the progress of the meeting, quietly asked:

“Is there anyone who thinks we should postpone the search for the unknown craftsman?”

Jishuka responded to Legas.

“Do you think we should postpone it?”

Legas answered immediately.

“No, to be honest, I think it should be the top priority. What about you guys?”

“Everyone agrees.”

Jishuka concluded.

“We will stop undertaking quests related to the Yatan Bridge from now on. Focus all our efforts on finding Yufemina and the unknown craftsman.”

“Alright!”

After the meeting, the guild members dispersed.

Winston.

The Chedaka Guild was staying in this city. They speculated that the unknown craftsman was most likely residing here based on various circumstances.

“Sigh, meetings are so boring. Huh?”

After the meeting.

Legas, stretching, left the inn and noticed an East Asian man. He then broke into a broad smile.

“Hey! Naked Swordsman!”

“…Huh?”

Grid, who had been walking dejectedly with his head down, raised his head in annoyance when someone blocked his path and called him with a strange title. He then recognized Legas.

“Legas?”

“Haha! You remember me? I thought you might not remember.”

Legas was delighted.

Grid, leaning against a fountain, replied.

“You stood up for me when everyone else was criticizing me… No, how could I forget the only person who believed in me and took my side?”

Several months ago, when Grid was at level -3, he found a Forest Guardian raid party in the Baryan village and tried to join by lying about his level.

However, he ended up being the target of criticism from the raid party members.

At that time, the only person who believed in Grid and took his side was Legas.

However, Grid felt not gratitude but repulsion towards Legas. He found the pure and kind Legas, who was completely different from himself, physically repulsive, and even more so because he was a handsome man.

But after a few words of conversation, Grid noticed that Legas was more naive than expected and seemed like someone who would readily vouch for a debt. He decided to maintain a good relationship with Legas, thinking he might ask him to vouch for a debt in the future. So, he made sure to end things well with Legas.

And now, at this moment!

The time had come to reap the benefits of his earlier efforts.

Legas was worried.

“Why do you look so gloomy? Is something bad happening?”

Grid put on the most pitiful expression he could and explained.

“Some scoundrel stole my item.”

Legas was shocked.

“Such a wicked person…! There are such bad people in the world!”

“Sigh… That’s right. People who live off others should all die.”

Grid spoke without thinking. Legas nodded.

“While they should die, it’s true that they should pay the price.”

Grid started to lay the groundwork.

“Sigh… How nice it would be if someone could help me… But of course, that’s impossible. In this harsh world, there’s no one who would step up for others. Right?”

Legas jumped up.

“What do you mean, this world is harsh? The world is so warm and beautiful!”

“Is it? Sigh… But the world I’ve experienced is incredibly harsh. I even had my most precious item stolen…”

“What kind of item is it? It must be very important, right?”

“Yes… That’s right… It was my life… But to lose it… I might even commit suicide…”

Legas’s face turned pale.

“Suicide! You mustn’t do that! Isn’t it a sin to your parents?! Filial piety! Have you forgotten the spirit of Taekwondo?!”

“Sigh, I’m sorry. I must have been too exhausted and had these negative thoughts.”

Finally, Legas took the bait.

“This can’t go on! I’ll help you! We can’t forgive someone who causes such great harm to others!”

‘Yes!’

Caught!

Just as Grid was rejoicing internally,

Smack!

Jishuka, who had overheard their conversation, approached and hit Legas on the back of the head. She then pulled his ear.

“Do you have the time to help others? Have you forgotten how much work you have to do?”

Grid’s eyes sparkled as he looked at her.

Tanned skin! Red, full lips! Slit eyes! And a large pelvis and chest!

The perfectly proportioned, sexy beauty Jishuka was Grid’s ideal type.

“Who is this?”

Stammering, Grid asked. Legas, still having his ear pulled, explained.

“She’s our guild master. Ah! Ow! Ow!”

“Hurt, you useless guy.”

“Aaaah~!!”

Jishuka released Legas’s ear and turned to Grid.

She noticed that Grid was looking at her body up and down with a very obvious gaze and sighed.

Although she had received countless such gazes from men since she was young, she still found them unpleasant and couldn’t adapt, even in a virtual reality world.

“Hey, you.”

“Yes? Yes!”

Responding to Jishuka’s cold call, Grid instinctively stood at attention and answered loudly.

Usually, Grid showed a strong side to women, but it was different in front of his ideal type. He had always been this tense in front of his ideal type.

Seeing this, Jishuka snorted.

“You’re just a kid. Legas is busy now, so you have to handle your own problems. We’re leaving.”

Saying this unilaterally, Jishuka pulled Legas by the ear and left.

Just a kid. Just a kid. Just a kid. Just a kid…

The same words kept echoing in Grid’s mind as he watched Jishuka’s retreating back.

And finally…

“What a piece of trash.”

An ideal type is just an ideal type.

Regaining his composure, Grid quickly followed Jishuka.

“Hey.”

“…?”

Jishuka was slightly surprised to see the kid who couldn’t even meet her eyes a moment ago now standing confidently in front of her. But it was only for a moment.

Jishuka, with a relaxed smile, crossed her arms, emphasizing her chest, and asked.

“What do you want?”

“Choke!”

Grid’s gaze was fixed on Jishuka’s ample cleavage. But he quickly regained his composure and said.

“Let go of Legas, will you? He said he would help me. What right do you have to interfere with that?”

“Of course, I have the right. I’m the master of the guild he belongs to. So, he naturally has to follow my orders. Understand? Don’t be pathetic and get lost.”

“Just because you’re the guild master doesn’t mean you can boss people around.”

“Then? Is it good for a third party to boss people around?”

Jishuka was clearly in the superior position. So, Grid chose to bow his head rather than fight with her.

“…Please. I’m really desperate right now.”

“We’re also desperate. We don’t have the luxury of time.”

“I’m more desperate!”

“We’re more desperate!”

“I’m more desperate!”

“We are!”

“I am!”

Murmuring.

As the adult man and woman started a childish argument in the bustling square, onlookers quickly gathered.

Especially since Jishuka was a celebrity, the impact was significant.

“Isn’t that the archer Jishuka?”

“Wow, is that the high-and-mighty woman?”

“Why is the noble master of the Chedaka Guild engaging in such a childish dispute?”

Jishuka gritted her teeth. She felt like demanding compensation for the damage to her image caused by this insignificant person.

On the other hand, Grid was completely unaware of his surroundings. He was truly desperate.

After all, he had just had an item worth hundreds of millions stolen right in front of him.

Grid’s mind was filled with the sole thought of retrieving the Shield of Holiness.

“Please, lend me Legas!”

“…Sigh.”

Since Grid was not going to back down, Jishuka had no choice but to step back.

“Fine, let’s leave the decision to Legas.”

Jishuka released Legas’s ear and put pressure on him.

“You know better than anyone how desperate our guild’s situation is, right? Do you really have time to help others?”

“Ugh…”

Grid pleaded to the hesitant Legas.

“Legas, please. You’re the only one I can rely on.”

Legas didn’t take long to think.

Grid had even said he had lost everything and wanted to commit suicide. And now, at this moment, he was saying he had no one else to rely on!

“I’ll help you!”

Thump!

Legas finally grabbed Grid’s hand!

Snap!

Something snapped in Jishuka’s head.

Everyone around them heard the sound clearly.

But Grid and Legas didn’t hear it.

“Thank you, Legas! I’ll remember you as a lifelong benefactor!”

“Haha, no need to thank me. Protecting justice and helping those in need is what a martial artist should do!”

Legas was full of enthusiasm.

Jishuka, who wanted to curse and hit the overly kind Legas, couldn’t act rashly because of the many onlookers.

“…So, you’re going to do this? Fine, I understand. Do your best.”

Her lips, trying to hold back her curses, were trembling, and her voice lacked any soul.

Legas bowed to her.

“Sorry! Please understand just this once! I’ll help quickly and then do my job! Come on, Grid! Let’s go!”

“Okay!”

Grid and Legas left the scene, laughing and chatting amicably.

Left alone, Jishuka was truly flabbergasted.

“To choose a kid he barely knows over a friend he’s known for years…”

The onlookers murmured as they watched her.

“The great Jishuka was rejected by a man…”

“And not by a woman, but by a man.”

“What a shock…”

“…”

Hearing the noise in her ears, Jishuka made a decision.

‘I’ll crush both of them for sure.’

But then, one of the onlookers brought up a very interesting story.

“But wasn’t that man the blacksmith from back then? You know, the one who competed in item crafting with that incredible beauty.”

“Oh, the blacksmith Kan, who, despite teaming up with another blacksmith to compete 2-on-1, still couldn’t beat that woman?”

Jishuka’s eyes widened.

‘Could that man be Kan’s disciple?’

One of the people the Chedaka Guild was looking for to find Yufemina’s whereabouts was Kan’s disciple. He had competed in item crafting with Yufemina, so he might know something about her.

But it was difficult to find him because Kan didn’t reveal his disciple’s identity.

Jishuka quickly sent a private message to Legas.

“Legas! The man you’re with is likely Kan’s disciple! I need to talk to him right away! Where are you?”

[The recipient has blocked private messages.]

“…Damn.”

Legas had blocked private messages out of fear that Jishuka might threaten him.

Frustrated, Jishuka summoned a holographic keyboard and typed in the guild chat.

{Hey, Legas! LegasLegasLegasLegasLegasLegasLegasLegasLegasLegasLegas!!}

{Guild master (¬.¬) No spamming in chat.}

{Shut up=_= This is not the time for jokes.}

{T_T Sorry}

{Legas! Can’t you see the chat? Hey! Do you really want to die?!}

{It seems you’ve blocked the guild chat because you’re so quiet despite all this spam. What’s going on? Did Legas cause trouble again?}

{Legas is with Kan’s disciple! But Legas doesn’t know the man is Kan’s disciple!}

{Huh? Kan’s disciple?ㅡㅡ; How did he end up with Legas?}

{Anyway