Chapter 96: Clan Founding
Chapter 96: Clan Founding
Diana took the documents and pen, but before she could even start on the first item, she looked at Guwon.
“By the way, what should we do for the clan name?”
Right, we never decided on that.
A clan name, huh? To be honest, Guwon wasn’t the type to agonize over these things.
“How about ‘Saviors’?”
“…Isn’t that a bit too uninspired, even for you?”
What’s the big deal? I’m the kind of guy who just uses his real name for his character when starting a game. Got a problem with that?
Besides, the name Saviors wasn’t chosen just because it sounds like my name.
We’re eventually going to defeat the Demon King and become the saviors of this world. In a way, you could say the name is also a declaration of war.
“What’s wrong with it? The meaning is good, right? Or are you against it, Diana?”
“No, I’m not against it, but…”
“What about you, Sara?”
“Huh? Oh, yes. I’m fine with that, too.”
Sara had been glancing around, but she answered Guwon’s question with a prim expression.
No matter how cool you try to look, Sara, gawking around like that makes you look like a country bumpkin.
Should I tell her?
I thought about it for a moment but decided against it.
No need to go out of my way to get chewed out. Besides, the way she looked around with such curiosity while pretending not to was actually pretty cute.
“If I’d known, I would have brought Leia along as well.”
It would have been better to get everyone’s opinion on something like this.
And after such a feast this morning, it felt like we were leaving Leia out.
Though, if Leia had come with us, I might not have survived the shopping trip.
“It couldn’t be helped. I’m sure Leia will like it. It has a rather religious feel to it, after all.”
I guess she’s right. Still, I should ask her later.
“Um… Lady Teluna? Who in the world is this man…?”
As Guwon and Diana were talking, the middle-aged woman at the reception desk stared at Guwon with a look of utter shock.
Is it really that strange for me to be speaking casually with her?
She’s the one who told me to speak comfortably from the moment we met.
“He is to be our clan leader.”
Diana said it as if there was nothing to hide.
“What?! You’re not the clan leader, Lady Teluna?”
“This man is the clan leader.”
The woman’s face transformed, her eyes like a hawk spotting its prey.
What the hell? Why are you looking at me like that? Act your age.
For some reason, Guwon felt a sudden fear of making eye contact with this woman.
Once the clan name was decided, Diana filled out the document without hesitation.
I snuck a peek and saw there was a section for the clan house address. I wondered what address she was writing down.
“Hmm. As for the clan emblem…”
“Alright. It’s my time to shine.”
I had nothing prepared, but I don’t waste time worrying about things like this.
The time has come to unleash my hidden artistic talent.
“Do you happen to have a spare piece of paper?”
“Ah, yes.”
“Try drawing a dragon on this.”
Diana received a blank sheet from the woman and handed it to Guwon along with the pen.
“A dragon? Well, that’s not too hard.”
But why?
Guwon obediently drew a dragon on the paper.
An elongated head. Pointed horns. A thick body and legs. Short front legs and bat-like wings.
The motif was the final evolution of a fire-attribute orange dragon.
I hear there are 721 of them these days. I used to have all 151 names memorized.
Hmm. Good. It’s perfect.
“Can we decide on this later?”
Diana looked at Guwon’s drawing and spoke coolly.
Hey, why?! This is a pretty good drawing!
Dammit… What’s the problem? Is it the flame on its tail?
“Yes. Of course.”
“Then I will send someone later.”
With that, Diana finished filling out the rest of the document and submitted it.
“I believe there are other procedures, such as verifying the qualifications for establishing a clan.”
“Ah, no, that won’t be necessary. How could we dare subject you to that, Lady Teluna…”
“Is that so? But rules are rules, are they not?”
“There is an exception clause for individuals such as yourself, Lady Teluna. There will be no problem at all.”
The woman said desperately, looking almost overwhelmed with reverence.
“I see. Is that all, then?”
“Yes. You just need to send the clan emblem here later.”
“Hmm. Understood. Thank you for your trouble.”
“Yes! Have a safe trip!”
And with that, our party left the building.
“I… didn’t really need to be here, did I?”
What was all that suffering this morning for…?
Guwon’s life suddenly felt meaningless.
“What are you talking about? You’re the clan leader, so of course you had to be here. What, are you saying you feel wronged for having to come with me?”
“No, of course not. It was an honor to accompany you, Diana.”
At Diana’s sharp glare, Guwon quickly backed down.
“But we have more time left than I expected. I had calculated time for the qualification check.”
“What kind of qualifications do they check?”
“This is my first time establishing a clan as well, so I’m not certain, but I believe they check the reputation and influence of the clan members. They can’t just let anyone create a clan, after all.”
Now I understood why that woman had been so flustered.
Trying to test the reputation and influence of the great Archmage, whom everyone in this world knows, would be a nerve-wracking ordeal.
“By the way, what address did you write for the clan house?”
“My mansion.”
“Huh? Is that okay? Are you sure?”
“Why wouldn’t it be? It doesn’t matter.”
Diana said it lightly, as if it were nothing.
Ooh. A halo suddenly appeared behind Diana!
“So, what do we do now?” Sara asked.
“Hmm. Good question. I was originally planning to put it off until tomorrow, but shall we head to the Guild?”
“Let’s change our clothes first.”
“Hm. Let’s.”
These clothes were specifically for visiting the government office.
Wearing something like this to the Adventurer’s Guild was something only an attention seeker would do.
Even if that wasn’t the case, the formal wear was just uncomfortable.
I’d gotten so used to the highly practical adventurer’s gear lately that I couldn’t get comfortable in these clothes.
“Ah…”
But I heard Sara’s voice from beside me.
I glanced at her face.
She wore her usual cool expression, but it seemed like she was trying to hide a hint of disappointment.
She rarely gets to wear dresses, so maybe she wanted to stay in it a little longer?
It might just be my imagination, though.
“Never mind. Let’s just go as we are.”
“Hm? What’s gotten into you?”
“Nothing. I just want to see you two looking pretty a little longer. When else will I get the chance?”
“W-Well, if you insist. Then let’s go.”
Sara seized the opportunity and responded in a flash.
So it wasn’t my imagination.
To be honest, it’s a little embarrassing to go to the Guild dressed like this, but it’s a small price to pay.
So, we hailed another carriage and arrived at the Guild.
The moment we arrived, I could feel an incredible number of eyes on us.
Ugh. This is definitely too conspicuous.
“Ah, u-um, should we go change?”
It seemed Sara had finally realized what it meant to come to the Guild dressed like this.
Her face flushed under the flood of stares, and she spoke, not knowing what to do.
Tsk, tsk. You still have a long way to go. In times like these, you shouldn’t be embarrassed. You should be even more confident.
“What for?”
“Guwon, can’t you feel all these stares?!”
“Of course I can! They’re all looking at us because we’re so devastatingly handsome and beautiful, aren’t they?! I guess we’re just that cool and pretty! If you want to look, then look your fill!”
“P-Please stop!”
As Guwon shouted with a straight face, Sara’s face turned beet red, and she quickly tried to shut him up.
“You… you should stop teasing Sara.”
Diana sighed beside me.
What? Teasing? I was being completely serious.
“He was teasing me?!”
“No. In situations like this, you have to face it head-on. See? Most of the stares are gone now.”
Just as Guwon said, the number of people looking our way had clearly decreased.
Hmph. People are like that. If you tell them to do something openly, they’d rather not.
“Isn’t it just that they’re dumbfounded by your behavior?”
Like the great Archmage she was, Diana quickly uncovered the truth.
“Well, whatever. Let’s just get our business done. Should we just talk to the receptionist sister?”
“Hmm. Follow me.”
We followed Diana to the desk of the receptionist sister who had helped me so often.
“Have you been well?”
“Huh? Oh my… Are you perhaps Lady Diana?”
“Mm. It has been a while.”
“What happened to your appearance? Did you perhaps reincarnate?”
“Mm. Something like that.”
“It wasn’t yet time for you to reincarnate… Oh my, Guwon? Have you been with Lady Diana this whole time?”
“Yeah, pretty much. You knew Diana, Elder Sister?”
“Yes. I’m an Elf, too. More importantly, you just called her by her name…”
The receptionist sister tucked a long strand of hair behind her ear as she spoke.
Now that she mentions it, her ears are long.
It looked like she pressed her long ears flat against her head and tied her hair back to hold them in place.
“It’s fine. I told him he could.”
“Normally, I don’t think anyone would actually do it just because you said so…”
The receptionist sister said with a slightly weary expression.
“Anyway, could you guide us to the Guild Master? I have something to discuss.”
“To my mother—I mean, to the Guild Master? Yes. Please, come this way.”
Mother? Did she just say mother?!
Then why the hell are you working as a receptionist here?!
No wonder her level was strangely high! And she was uniquely beautiful, too!
Turns out she was someone really important.
And I was trying so hard to use Sex Analyze on someone like her…
The receptionist sister opened a passage next to her desk and led us inside.
Passing through the door behind the desk, we entered an office-like area.
Several people were bustling about, carrying stacks of paper.
So this is what it looked like back here.
The receptionist sister led us past them and straight up a flight of stairs.
After climbing several floors, we reached what was probably the top floor and finally stood before a large door.
“Guild Master. You have visitors.”
“Visitors? I don’t have any appointments at this hour.”
When the receptionist sister knocked and spoke, a calm woman’s voice came from within.
“I’m coming in.”
As if she couldn’t wait any longer, Diana opened the door and walked in on her own.
“Who… Diana.”
When Guwon followed Diana inside, he was once again greeted by an incredible beauty.
Blonde hair and blue eyes. She resembled the receptionist sister, but she had a more mature and composed aura.
“It’s been a while.”
“Where have you been all this time to suddenly show up now? The Mage Association has been in an uproar since you disappeared. Those guys even came to me, pestering me endlessly…”
The Guild Master immediately snapped at Diana.
“Ah, right. I suppose so. My apologies.”
Diana replied, looking slightly sorry.
So she really did run away from home.
“Haaah. What brings you here?”
“Mm. I have something to discuss regarding the Dungeon.”
“What? You, Diana, the Dungeon? Weren’t you done with all that?”
“Mm. Well, I’ve had reason to start going back in recently.”
Diana said, glancing briefly at Guwon.
The Guild Master finally seemed to notice Guwon’s presence. She looked at him, her eyes widening.
“Don’t tell me you got a man? He’s certainly not bad-looking…”
Ooh! She said I’m not bad-looking!
See! My face isn’t one to be ashamed of!
To be honest, my confidence had been waning a bit since almost no one ever commented on my appearance.
I was even starting to wonder if the standard of beauty was different in this world. I knew I was handsome!
“W-What are you talking about! It’s not like that! He’s a foreigner with a rather unique skill, so I’m accompanying him to conduct some experiments!”
“I suppose so. It’s not like you, who knows nothing but magic, would ever do something like that.”
The Guild Master was immediately convinced by Diana’s protest and spoke as if she’d lost interest.
“So, what did you want to talk about regarding the Dungeon?”
“Mm. Don’t be shocked when you hear this. The truth is…”