Chapter 744
“No one,” Ben repeated, already going through their mind to try and see more context. “If you’d seen how much I’ve been offering, you should know pretty damn well that’s impossible.”
“Ah, it’s unfortunate but sometimes things turn out this way,” They tried to say, sounding stiff while Ben managed to see in their memories exactly what had caused it while he tried to keep himself contained.
It seemed the paper they’d read hadn’t shown that he hadn’t received any takers but instead had a note telling whatever employee ended up reading it to tell him as much, meaning for whatever reason, the adventurers guild had made the intentional choice to not help one of their first ranks.
He clenched his fists and took a deep breath before unclenching, already feeling like whatever was happening was going to be a pain to deal with as he spoke again.
“Alright, listen, I know this isn’t your fault but I also know you’re lying so is your guild master in so I can deal with them or do I have to track down wherever they live to demand answers on their doorstep?”
“...Just one moment, I’ll get them for you.”
“Oh, I think I’ll follow along, thanks.”
He didn’t want to give them any time to be warned about who he was or why he was there and much to the employee’s discomfort he walked behind them, through a hallway and up some stairs until ending up in front of another door that the employee tried to knock on, failing entirely as Ben just let himself in.
“Hello there,” He said in forced cheer. “I’ve come for answers and I’m hoping you wanna do this the easy way.”