Chapter 62

Chapter 62: Merchant Guild Promotion Exam - Part 3!

It had been about twenty minutes.

Returning to the examination area from the restroom, Rox approached me with a grin.

"Do you forfeit? Well, there's no helping it with 'Dragon Whiskers.' Hahaha!"

I was genuinely angered by his condescending attitude.

"Hey, Rox! Shut it! Is it the Merchant Guild's way for examiners to belittle candidates?"

I threatened as I used the [Item Box] in front of me to produce three 'Dragon Whiskers' and threw them at Rox.

I had already replicated them.

One would have been enough to pass, but I threw all three to demonstrate the difference in power.

He couldn't avoid them and ended up beneath the 'Dragon Whiskers' in an instant.

"Enough complaining now!"

Rox, pinned underneath, looked surprised.

"...Where on earth!"

"I had them, but I wanted to use the restroom more!"

"...They might still be fake."

The appraiser began the appraisal in that position.

"Ah!"

The appraiser let out a cry.

"So, they were fakes after all!"

Even in his trapped state, Rox looked at me with a triumphant expression.

"No, they're genuine. Furthermore, all three are 'Grandneel Whiskers,' said to be the strongest among the dragonkin."

"Absurd!"

At the appraiser's words, Rox's expression changed drastically.

"Heh, you passed!"

Laura laughed.

Coming closer, she whispered softly.

"However, you truly are amusing. You're an excellent research subject!"

Was that meant as praise...?

Saying so, she caught my neck and pulled me closer.

"Tact, you used [Teleportation Magic], didn't you?"

She whispered in my ear.

Apparently, the adjustments for Shiro's teleportation magic were complete on the measuring device, but mine triggered a reaction!

"Hahaha!"

Since I couldn't deceive her, I had no choice but to laugh.

"Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret."

Clearly, a threat.

I didn't want to become Laura's plaything, but...

"Then, while you prepare to move, I'll request the issuance of your guild card."

"Huh, no, not immediately."

"Oh? Can't you do it?"

She threatened.

"No, I'll handle it right away."

Laura led me to my room.

Inside, the room was utterly messy.

It matched the image of a researcher, but...

"What's considered your belongings?"

"Just this."

He pointed to a trunk and a shelf about two meters long.

"Everything else is trash!"

He truly was an incomprehensible individual.

I put the luggage into the [Item Box].

Normally, I would have cleaned up, but as a form of harassment towards Rox, I decided to leave the room as it was.

Rox was standing at the reception.

"This is for you."

I received the guild card.

Is it gold-colored for Rank S?

It feels quite luxurious!

Did they choose an imposing color for Rank S because they can also conduct city audits?

"Lord Tact, I have a question. Would you consider selling the 'Dragon Whiskers' from earlier?"

I knew that the highly valuable 'Dragon Whiskers' could fetch a vast sum if sold.

Moreover, if it's Grandneel, striking it rich wouldn't be just a dream.

"No way!"

"Think it over!"

"Rox, you're persistent!"

Though Rox seemed like he wanted to say something, I made sure he wouldn't.

"Hey, let's go."

Laura urged me at the door.

"Don't forget that how long you remain a Guildmaster depends on me!"

Lastly, I threatened Rox.

"...Alright."

"Goodbye!"

With a farewell, I left the Merchant Guild behind.