bookbashuk Chapter 65 How can a fantasy world be without an adventurers' guild?
Chapter 65 How can a fantasy world be without an adventurers' guild?
Last night, when I said I was going to find Fengya, it wasn't entirely an excuse.
When you find Fang under the iconic, glowing tree in Stardew Town, covered in wishing ropes.
The cat-tribe captain was sharing a large barrel of ale with several priests from the Nightshade tribe, chatting about the day's battles and harvest.
Upon seeing Lynn, Fangya paused for a moment, then waved for his companions to leave first.
"My Lord Prophet, did you enjoy your soak in the hot spring?" Fengya greeted him with a similar question as "How was your meal?"
Lynn waved her hand dismissively and sat down next to him.
I grabbed a glass of fruit wine that someone had left behind and took a sip, which finally made my tense nerves relax a little.
"Stop with the awkward small talk, I have something important to discuss with you."
Seeing Lynn's serious expression, Fengya immediately sat up straight: "Please speak."
"About this underground city today."
"It's just the beginning."
Lynn got straight to the point.
"In the future, similar abyssal dungeons will spring up like mushrooms after rain, all over the forests and even the entire continent."
"Relying solely on our team, or on armed forces alone, is not enough."
Fengya nodded; the scale and potential threats of the underground city during the day had made him acutely aware of this.
"Therefore, we need a more efficient and organized approach to this."
Lynn paused, looked at Fang, and slowly said, "A platform that can integrate scattered forces, issue missions, collect intelligence, provide logistical support, and establish unified security standards..."
"Platform?" Fengya was somewhat unfamiliar with this term.
"It's... an intermediary organization that everyone can participate in."
Lynn rephrased it: "I want to establish the first Adventurers' Guild in Stardew Town, starting with this cleansed dungeon."
"Adventurers...guild?" Fang Ya repeated the unfamiliar combination of words, but the literal meaning was not difficult to understand.
"You mean, a larger, more organized organization, like a mercenary group?"
"Similar, but on a higher level."
Lynn began to sketch out the blueprint in his mind.
"It is not an independent mercenary group, but an open association."
"Anyone with the ability—whether elves, cats, other orcs, or even humans, dwarves, and other intelligent races that we may encounter in the future."
"Anyone can register here to become an [Adventurer]."
"Through the Adventurers' Guild, we can encourage adventurers to participate in dungeon raids and perform various tasks by issuing quests and offering rewards."
"It can even increase various side jobs and provide logistical support for adventurers."
"Furthermore, it can also provide adventurers with level certification based on themselves and their teams."
"Later, we can also post tasks for other people in need and charge a handling fee."
The more Lynn spoke, the clearer his thoughts became.
This is not only a practical strategy for dealing with the abyss, but also a major tool for manipulating adventurers from other worlds in the future.
Fang's cat ears stood straight up, and its eyes grew brighter and brighter.
He not only understood it, but also keenly realized the enormous opportunities it contained and the benefits it would bring to the tribe!
This will not only effectively address the growing threat from the Abyss, but also elevate Nightshade City and the entire tribe to a regional hub position!
The flow of goods, information, and talent will bring unprecedented prosperity and development!
Fengya took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and solemnly knelt on one knee: "Prophet! The Nightshade Tribe will fully support the guild's development!"
"Give us men or land! I'll go and report to the High Priest and the Council of Elders right away!"
The two discussed some preliminary ideas for a long time until the stars began to set in the west, at which point they went to rest.
The next morning.
Stardew Town awakens to the morning light and birdsong. The team, having rested overnight, regroups and prepares to return to Nightshade City.
Lynn stepped out of the temporary wooden house and immediately saw Elune standing under the ancient tree in the courtyard, whispering something to Elder Xihai.
She had changed back into her elegant dark green tribal robe, her silver hair neatly tied up, regaining her usual cool and dignified appearance.
But the moment her gaze met Lynn's—
Her fair, jade-like cheeks quickly turned a light pink color, visible to the naked eye.
Like a startled fawn, she quickly lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, trying to hide her panic by looking at a leaf in her hand.
But Lynn clearly saw that the tips of her fingers, which were holding the leaf, were somewhat white.
Lynn chuckled inwardly, as if the chaotic and alluring sensations from the hot spring pool last night were resurfacing once more.
He deliberately slowed his pace as he walked towards her.
As he drew closer, Elune's body seemed to stiffen even more.
She could clearly feel his presence approaching, and she could even smell his clean scent, a blend of sunshine and vegetation.
My heart started beating faster and faster, like a mischievous little deer running wildly in my chest.
"Good morning, Chief Elune." Lynn stopped in front of her, his voice gentle with the warmth of early morning.
"Mr. Lynn, good morning." Elune responded almost subconsciously, her voice softer than usual, and even a little stuttered.
She looked up, glanced quickly at Lynn, then quickly looked down at her toes.
The way he tried to maintain his dignity as clan leader, yet was embarrassed and helpless because of last night's "incident," made Lynn's heart itch.
"There's something I'd like to discuss with you and the Silver Dew Settlement." Lynn got straight to the point, briefly explaining the idea of establishing an "Adventurers' Guild" that he had discussed with Fang Fang the night before.
He had assumed that Elune needed time to think and weigh her options.
however--
"Okay, no problem." Elune looked up almost as soon as he finished speaking.
Although her cheeks were still flushed, her emerald eyes had regained their clarity and determination, even carrying an undeniable sense of support.
"Mr. Lynn wants to establish an adventurers' guild, and Silverdew Village will definitely give it its full support."
She paused, then spoke clearly and solemnly:
"We will absolutely support whatever decisions Mr. Lynn makes; we will steadfastly follow whatever instructions Mr. Lynn gives."
Lynn: "...?"
This sounds familiar, doesn't it? And isn't this level of support a bit too...unconditional?!
Before he could react, Elune continued, her tone as natural as if she were discussing how nice the weather was:
"Mr. Lynn, we at Silverdew Settlement will fully support the funding and initial construction for the adventurers' guild you're planning to open, and the restaurant you mentioned you might want to try."
"You are free to use the resources and wealth accumulated in the settlement."
"As for the shares, you can hold 100% of them."
"Well..." She seemed a little embarrassed, and her voice became softer.
"Once the guild starts operating, we may need to hire some elf employees as managers or service personnel."
"When the time comes, you can just give them a salary. It doesn't have to be much, just enough for their daily expenses in human towns."
Lynn was completely stunned.
No.
Elune, wait a minute!
Your actions are a bit beyond my comprehension!
What does it mean to "own 100% of the shares"?
What does it mean that "you can freely use the resources and wealth accumulated in the settlement"?
Are you trying to transfer the means of production accumulated by the Yinlu settlement over hundreds or even thousands of years from "collective ownership" directly to my personal name?
Wood Elves have a unique social structure...
In the Wood Elf society, whether it be tribes, settlements, towns, or even the legendary Elf Empire, the core is the collective ownership of the means of production.
The elves each have their own roles and strengths, and they are held together by a shared belief in the ways of nature and a sense of belonging to the community.
The Wood Elf Queen and the chieftains of each settlement are not hereditary, but are chosen from among the many elves based on their abilities and virtues.
Therefore, elven society does not have a strict feudal hierarchy like that of humans, and the elven queen may become friends with an ordinary elven gardener.
Typically, the strongest among the elves are not those in administrative positions, but rather the rangers or druids who dedicate themselves to mastering skills or the ways of nature.
Lynn quickly went through his knowledge of the Wood Elf society in his mind.
In this model, the patriarch is more like an "executive director" and "spiritual symbol," managing and distributing collective property rather than being the owner.
But now, this is what Elune means.
It's clearly on behalf of the collective that the right to use these assets and the right to distribute their future profits are being handed over to him almost unconditionally.
"Elune, this..." Lynn felt it necessary to maintain his composure and demonstrate his noble character.
"That's not quite appropriate."
Hearing Lynn's refusal, Elune's blush faded somewhat.
Instead, a clear expression, a mixture of confusion and sadness, appeared on his face.
She furrowed her delicate brows slightly, her emerald eyes misted over, and her voice lowered, carrying a hint of barely perceptible grievance:
"Mr. Lynn, why did you accept the support from the Nightshade Tribe?"
"You're resisting what I'm giving you like this?"
Her eyes seemed genuinely red as she looked up at Lynn, her gaze clear yet tinged with hurt, like a little animal whose owner had rejected her kindness.
Lynn's heart skipped a beat.
No.
Elune.
not like this.
I just had to put on an act, making three refusals to show that I wasn't after the Elven property!
This is basic etiquette! Don't cry!
Where is my aloof, dignified, wise, and composed elven chieftain master?!
Who is this little girl with red, pleading eyes looking at me?!
"No, Elune, you've misunderstood!"
"I accept, I accept everything," Lynn quickly agreed, a little flustered.
"Thank you, Mr. Lynn!" Elune instantly burst into laughter through her tears. Her smile was as bright and dazzling as the sun after a rain, and there was no trace of her previous grievances.
Her eyes were no longer red, and they were bright and sparkling with a hint of joy.
Lynn sighed inwardly.
So the Silver Dew tribe is planning to be part of the dowry?
However, seeing Elune's happy expression, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
It feels heavy and warm.
The matter was settled.
The following itinerary was simple and efficient.
On the way back to Nightshade City, Lynn, Elune, Fang, and several core elders held a small meeting in the carriage to further refine the guild's initial framework:
Name: Adventurers' Guild
Branch location: The first branch will be located in Stardew Town, using the underground city and hot spring resources to attract visitors.
Headquarters Location: The headquarters is tentatively located in Night Shadow City, which will facilitate cooperation with the tribe.
Initial structure: President Lynn, Vice President Elune, High Priestess Gray Eyes as Honorary Vice President, and Fang Fang as Executive Director.
The guild is currently being managed primarily by the Nightshade Tribe.
Silver Dew Settlement Auxiliary Management.
After discussion.
Silverdew settlement left behind an elite squad of twenty rangers and druids permanently stationed in Stardew Town.
On the one hand, he assisted with security for the town and the newly established guild, and on the other hand, he served as one of the guild's first official adventurers and training instructors.
Under Vera's direction, the team returned in an orderly manner.
After a relaxing night, the catgirl priestesses rode on their large cats, full of energy, in neat rows.
The elves maintained their usual elegance and discipline, riding forest deer and eagles.
Vera rode on the eagle, handling some trivial coordination work. Her capable and composed demeanor was completely different from her usual image as a foodie who was always munching on snacks.
As Lynn watched Vera's composed figure give orders, the same question resurfaced in his mind.
In her previous life, when did Vera begin to change?
It happened after Aunt Elune's sacrifice.
She found herself, covered in dust and sorrow, and wanted to take herself away.
As a result, Freya...
Lynn felt a pang in her heart as she recalled that white-haired, red-eyed, obsessive, and powerful figure.
In that conflict, Vera was almost completely crushed by Freya. If she hadn't risked her life to stop her, that yandere would probably have kept Vera there forever.
Then, after Vera returned to the Magic Forest, she immediately assembled a large force.
Ok.
and so.
Is Vera supposed to become a leader without being in a relationship?