Chapter 211 - 205. Reunion
There was still time until the opening conference was held, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves all around the association building; making new acquaintances, and meeting old friends--there was an unspoken understanding to not make any conflict on the first day, so it was even better. Refreshments were also provided in the waiting lounge, with hired civilians working as waiters and waitresses.
Some of the royals, high-ranking espers and members of the top guilds that had arrived occupied the second floor, sitting around the tables provided there while looking at the lower lounge to watch new people going in like watching art in a gallery. When someone who piqued their interest walked in, they’d fall into a discussion about that person’s past events and possible future.
Neatly dressed civilians would bring them drinks and hors d’oeuvres, taking their request for specific things. On this second floor, the committee did not skimp on services for their ’sponsors’.
One of the tables overlooking the entrance door was occupied by three people--two men and one woman, all espers. One of the men was in the middle of asking the waiter for a specific brand of light wine when the waiter in question suddenly looked as if he was in a trance.
"Hey, do you hear me?" the man asked with a frown, but the waiter was still out of it. In fact, a lot of people seemed to be out of it. They paused and looked in one direction; the hall entrance. "What--" the esper deepened his frown and turned around, only to click his tongue in annoyance.
"Ah, of course..." the other esper said with a chuckle, leaning forward against the railing so she could watch better.
The man clicked his tongue again, muttering under his breath. "That posh guild..."
The posh guild in question entered the hall with their guildmaster in front; a dark red hair and crimson eyes that never reflected his thought. A beautiful, known celebrity held his elbow, and more, other beautiful-looking people followed behind. From the way they walked, to the way they dressed in high-quality fabric made of dungeon materials, it was clear that they were made of money.
"I hate to say it, but they do look good," the esper lady smirked, staring keenly at the two pretty female guides she had never seen before.
Size-wise, they might not be the biggest. But if they were only talking about prowess, Trinity was top-tier. The only reason they weren’t considered one of the top five was just the number of espers, which only amounted to a little more than a hundred. But that was also why they could maintain high-quality esper with high-quality equipment--aside from having another source of income as a pseudo entertainment agency.
Besides, there was a limitation to getting members that looked as good as celebrities.