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Chapter 31.2: It Was Warm in the City That Year (5)
“If he stays longer and is well-treated, there might be a chance to receive more prophecies. It’s a calculation on our part. Such opportunities are rare.”
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“Hmm. Is a prophecy that significant?”
ᅠ
“A good prophecy can change the fate of a whole guild.”
ᅠ
Even if uncertain, everyone sought prophecies about the future. Thanks to his prophecies, Suetlg had become an advisor to the Duke.
ᅠ
“Let’s leave Suetlg’s story at that and talk about you, Sir Johan.”
ᅠ
“That would be appreciated.”
ᅠ
“Sir Johan, we have a guess as to why you came to the guild.”
ᅠ
“!”
ᅠ
Had his shallow intent of making a stable income been seen through?
ᅠ
‘Isn’t this too harsh a rebuke?’
ᅠ
“Ambition is not bad in itself. And if it’s ambition in someone qualified, it’s actually a virtue. Someone like Sir Johan certainly deserves to serve a worthy lord and receive his own fief.”
ᅠ
“. . .So you’ve seen through me.”
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Caught off guard, Johan decided to play along.
ᅠ
Being seen as an ambitious knight aiming for a territory seemed better than being thought of as someone just trying to make a quick buck.
ᅠ
And honestly, the latter seemed too petty.
ᅠ
“We guessed right, then. Please forgive us for speaking so frankly. As merchants, we like to understand each other’s true intentions.”
ᅠ
“Ah, yes.”
ᅠ
“Sir, would you mind or feel reluctant to fight under our flag?”
ᅠ
“Not at all, I wouldn’t mind in the slightest.”
ᅠ
“Hmm. . .”
ᅠ
Iaon hummed in satisfaction. As Eldans had observed, Johan was indeed a knight worth joining hands with.
ᅠ
His first impression had been favorable.
ᅠ
Even as a knight, Johan had shown her respect. A younger knight might have acted arrogantly, trusting solely in his status.
ᅠ
ᅠ
“Is there a scheme within the guild?”
ᅠ
“Scheme? The guild is transparent. They grasp what’s profitable and let go of what’s not. The issue is with you. Aren’t you from the Empire?”
ᅠ
“Yes.”
ᅠ
“The Katana Merchant Guild is anti-Emperor. A couple of times may go unnoticed, but continually associating with them might label you or your family as anti-Emperor. Be cautious and think big.”
ᅠ
“Um. . . I’m fully prepared for what I’m doing.”
ᅠ
“. . .Is that so?”
ᅠ
“Yes.”
ᅠ
“Then let’s continue our game.”
ᅠ
“. . . . . .”
ᅠ
Suetlg, feeling embarrassed, said no more. An awkward silence followed. Johan spoke to lighten the mood.
ᅠ
“This mansion is a really nice place.”
ᅠ
Skilled servants, beautifully decorated courtyards and rooms, and the meals served at every meal were just a bonus. Seeing the treatment Suetlg received made Johan envy the life of a wizard.
ᅠ
“It was once a noble’s residence.”
ᅠ
“Oh, whose was it?”
ᅠ
“Who remembers such details? Besides, I dislike this mansion. I can’t hear the sound of the river. . . The only thing I like here is this pet.”
ᅠ
Suetlg tried to pet Karamaf, but the wolf shrank away, displeased.
ᅠ
“But isn’t the name a bit unlucky?”
ᅠ
“Well, a bit of a sinister name keeps the enemies at bay, doesn’t it?”
ᅠ
“That’s true.”
ᅠ
While they were chatting, a messenger arrived at the mansion with urgent news. Panting, he drank a glass of water and delivered his message.
ᅠ
“The expedition has failed. Johan-nim, the branch manager is looking for you.”
ᅠ
“The prophecy has come true.”
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Suetlg commented nonchalantly. Unknown to Suetlg, Johan was looking at him with an impressed yet irreverent gaze.
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Chapter 31.2: It Was Warm in the City That Year (5)
“If he stays longer and is well-treated, there might be a chance to receive more prophecies. It’s a calculation on our part. Such opportunities are rare.”
ᅠ
“Hmm. Is a prophecy that significant?”
ᅠ
“A good prophecy can change the fate of a whole guild.”
ᅠ
Even if uncertain, everyone sought prophecies about the future. Thanks to his prophecies, Suetlg had become an advisor to the Duke.
ᅠ
“Let’s leave Suetlg’s story at that and talk about you, Sir Johan.”
ᅠ
“That would be appreciated.”
ᅠ
“Sir Johan, we have a guess as to why you came to the guild.”
ᅠ
“!”
ᅠ
Had his shallow intent of making a stable income been seen through?
ᅠ
‘Isn’t this too harsh a rebuke?’
ᅠ
“Ambition is not bad in itself. And if it’s ambition in someone qualified, it’s actually a virtue. Someone like Sir Johan certainly deserves to serve a worthy lord and receive his own fief.”
ᅠ
“. . .So you’ve seen through me.”
ᅠ
Caught off guard, Johan decided to play along.
ᅠ
Being seen as an ambitious knight aiming for a territory seemed better than being thought of as someone just trying to make a quick buck.
ᅠ
And honestly, the latter seemed too petty.
ᅠ
“We guessed right, then. Please forgive us for speaking so frankly. As merchants, we like to understand each other’s true intentions.”
ᅠ
“Ah, yes.”
ᅠ
“Sir, would you mind or feel reluctant to fight under our flag?”
ᅠ
“Not at all, I wouldn’t mind in the slightest.”
ᅠ
“Hmm. . .”
ᅠ
Iaon hummed in satisfaction. As Eldans had observed, Johan was indeed a knight worth joining hands with.
ᅠ
His first impression had been favorable.
ᅠ
Even as a knight, Johan had shown her respect. A younger knight might have acted arrogantly, trusting solely in his status.
ᅠ
ᅠ
“Is there a scheme within the guild?”
ᅠ
“Scheme? The guild is transparent. They grasp what’s profitable and let go of what’s not. The issue is with you. Aren’t you from the Empire?”
ᅠ
“Yes.”
ᅠ
“The Katana Merchant Guild is anti-Emperor. A couple of times may go unnoticed, but continually associating with them might label you or your family as anti-Emperor. Be cautious and think big.”
ᅠ
“Um. . . I’m fully prepared for what I’m doing.”
ᅠ
“. . .Is that so?”
ᅠ
“Yes.”
ᅠ
“Then let’s continue our game.”
ᅠ
“. . . . . .”
ᅠ
Suetlg, feeling embarrassed, said no more. An awkward silence followed. Johan spoke to lighten the mood.
ᅠ
“This mansion is a really nice place.”
ᅠ
Skilled servants, beautifully decorated courtyards and rooms, and the meals served at every meal were just a bonus. Seeing the treatment Suetlg received made Johan envy the life of a wizard.
ᅠ
“It was once a noble’s residence.”
ᅠ
“Oh, whose was it?”
ᅠ
“Who remembers such details? Besides, I dislike this mansion. I can’t hear the sound of the river. . . The only thing I like here is this pet.”
ᅠ
Suetlg tried to pet Karamaf, but the wolf shrank away, displeased.
ᅠ
“But isn’t the name a bit unlucky?”
ᅠ
“Well, a bit of a sinister name keeps the enemies at bay, doesn’t it?”
ᅠ
“That’s true.”
ᅠ
While they were chatting, a messenger arrived at the mansion with urgent news. Panting, he drank a glass of water and delivered his message.
ᅠ
“The expedition has failed. Johan-nim, the branch manager is looking for you.”
ᅠ
“The prophecy has come true.”
ᅠ
Suetlg commented nonchalantly. Unknown to Suetlg, Johan was looking at him with an impressed yet irreverent gaze.
Chapter 31.2: It Was Warm in the City That Year 5If he stays longer and is well-treated, there might be a chance to receive more prophecies. It's a calculation on our part. Such opportunities are rare.Hmm. Is a prophecy that significant?A good prophecy can change the fate of a whole guild.Even if uncertain, everyone sought prophecies about the future. Thanks to his prophecies, Suetlg had become an advisor to the Duke.Let's leave Suetlg's story at that and talk about you, Sir Johan.That would be appreciated.Sir Johan, we have a guess as to why you came to the guild.!Had his shallow intent of making a stable income been seen through?Isn't this too harsh a rebuke?'Ambition is not bad in itself. And if it's ambition in someone qualified, it's actually a virtue. Someone like Sir Johan certainly deserves to serve a worthy lord and receive his own fief.. . .So you've seen through me.Caught off guard, Johan decided to play along.Being seen as an ambitious knight aiming for a territory seemed better than being thought of as someone just trying to make a quick buck.And honestly, the latter seemed too petty.We guessed right, then. Please forgive us for speaking so frankly. As merchants, we like to understand each other's true intentions.Ah, yes.Sir, would you mind or feel reluctant to fight under our flag?Not at all, I wouldn't mind in the slightest.Hmm. . .Iaon hummed in satisfaction. As Eldans had observed, Johan was indeed a knight worth joining hands with.His first impression had been favorable.Even as a knight, Johan had shown her respect. A younger knight might have acted arrogantly, trusting solely in his status.Is there a scheme within the guild?Scheme? The guild is transparent. They grasp what's profitable and let go of what's not. The issue is with you. Aren't you from the Empire?Yes.The Katana Merchant Guild is anti-Emperor. A couple of times may go unnoticed, but continually associating with them might label you or your family as anti-Emperor. Be cautious and think big.Um. . . I'm fully prepared for what I'm doing.. . .Is that so?Yes.Then let's continue our game.. . . . . .Suetlg, feeling embarrassed, said no more. An awkward silence followed. Johan spoke to lighten the mood.This mansion is a really nice place.Skilled servants, beautifully decorated courtyards and rooms, and the meals served at every meal were just a bonus. Seeing the treatment Suetlg received made Johan envy the life of a wizard.It was once a noble's residence.Oh, whose was it?Who remembers such details? Besides, I dislike this mansion. I can't hear the sound of the river. . . The only thing I like here is this pet.Suetlg tried to pet Karamaf, but the wolf shrank away, displeased.But isn't the name a bit unlucky?Well, a bit of a sinister name keeps the enemies at bay, doesn't it?That's true.While they were chatting, a messenger arrived at the mansion with urgent news. Panting, he drank a glass of water and delivered his message.The expedition has failed. Johan-nim, the branch manager is looking for you.The prophecy has come true.Suetlg commented nonchalantly. Unknown to Suetlg, Johan was looking at him with an impressed yet irreverent gaze.
