Puppet Master Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Guild

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"I just bought these gauntlets…" "How was the last mission?" "Want to go hunting now?" "I just heard there was a big landslide at the eastern mountain…" It was a spacious room filled with many people. The whole place was bustling with chatter and lively conversations. Many of those present carried armour and weapons. Most of them had tall, strong bodies. Some even bore numerous scars across their skin. It was easy to guess that their daily lives were tied to battle. At the far end of the room was a long counter. There, a row of girls in matching uniforms sat behind the counter, busy with their work. They were receptionists, tasked with providing and explaining information, as well as handling procedures and paperwork. At that moment, a figure approached one of the receptionists who was not currently busy with another guest. Seeing someone come, the girl greeted warmly: "Welcome to Dorn’s Adventurers Guild. How can I help you?" The visitor was a boy with black hair, black eyes, and a face more delicate and beautiful than masculine. On the boy’s back was a small backpack, a round shield, and a short wooden staff. "I want to register as an adventurer," the boy stated. "How old are you? Are you sure you want to register now? The guild doesn’t restrict age, but in our town, there aren’t many jobs suitable for children. Most are combat-related," the receptionist explained kindly. "It’s fine, I already have some combat experience. Please tell me the procedure." "The registration fee is two silver coins. First, you need to write your registered Name and your Job on this paper. If you can’t write, I can fill it in for you." The boy handed over the fee and received the paper. "I can write it myself. How should I fill in the Job part?" "Job helps the guild match adventurers with suitable tasks. For example, if someone requests a healer, and there’s an adventurer with that Job, the guild can quickly assign the task. You can list multiple Jobs, but I suggest no more than three—focus on what you’re truly skilled at. Some adventurers list too many Jobs, and when they fail at those tasks, they receive negative evaluations. That makes it hard to get jobs later, even harder to rank up." "If I want combat-related work, should I write Warrior or Mage?" "Yes, but be more specific. A warrior can be detailed by weapon proficiency. For example, many register as Swordsman, Archer, Spearman, and so on. Mage can be detailed by the magic attribute you specialise in." The boy quickly filled in the paper and handed it back. "Registered Name: Tris. Job is… Oh, you’re a Mage?" – the receptionist exclaimed in surprise. "Mage is unusual?" – the boy asked. "Yes, Mages are always a minority in guilds. So when forming parties, they’re highly sought after. Even if you only know a little magic, getting jobs will be much easier. Tris, Earth Mage—are you sure about this registration? Changing later costs one silver coin." "I’m sure." Hearing his confirmation, the girl began processing the paperwork. The information was recorded into a magical item shaped like a crystal orb. Soon, the registration was complete. She handed him a small metal card marked with the letter F, and explained: "You’ll need this card whenever you accept or complete missions. Now, drop a bit of blood on the corner to confirm ownership. After that, only when you hold the card will your personal information appear. This prevents others from stealing and using your identity. The information includes your Name, Job, and a personal code to distinguish adventurers with the same name." "What if I lose the card?" "Replacement costs two silver coins. But unlike new registration, replacement requires strict verification to prevent impersonation. You must provide your Name, Job, the location of your first registration, and detailed reports of your last three missions. So please keep your card safe to avoid unnecessary trouble." Tris took out his knife and made a small cut on his finger. After a drop of blo