Chapter 2: Corrupt guildmaster convinces you that you’re not ready.

I woke up in the morning in my bedroom at home.

　This is my home located behind my guild, The Gem of Heavenly Gift

　As I’m getting dressed, there’s a knock on the door and a blue-haired woman in a maid’s uniform walks in.

“Good morning, Master. I’ve brought you your breakfast.”

“Thank you.”

　She sets up a folding table and sets out the food quickly.

　As I was about to eat, I noticed something.

“What’s with the cake?”

　In addition to the usual menu, there was a shortcake on the plate that seemed to be homemade.

“It looks like the chef’s child made it. It’s for Act-san, who’s been a great help to her family.”

“…… I see.”

“I’m sorry, Master Act. I told her that master didn’t need to eat the unnecessary cake because Act-sama eats all his meals from a predetermined menu with carefully calculated calories, but she insisted on eating it.”

“Unnecessary?　Don’t be silly. Of course I’m going to eat it.”

“You’re going to eat it?　You always say you don’t eat unnecessary calories.”　

“It would be a waste of time and effort for her to make it.”

“You are indeed a kind master who does not dismiss the thoughts of others as useless.”

“What’s kind about me?”

“Your slightly absent-mindedness is charming.”

　It’s hard to tell whether she meant it or not, because she said it without changing her expression at all.

　After a while.　

　I finished my meal and left the house with Frederica.

“What are my plans for today?”

“After checking the paperwork at the guild in the morning, we have a meeting with the town mayor, so we’re on a tight schedule. Couldn’t we have a little more leeway?”

“I don’t see the point in putting it off when the work is right in front of me. It’s a waste of time.”

　We stepped into the guild hall.

“It’s Act-sama!”

“Guildmaster!　Good morning!”

　The guild members rushed towards me with smiles on their faces.

　Fredrika stands up for me and says,

“Ladies and gentlemen, the Master is working on a tight schedule. If you have no urgent business, please step back.”

　She is barricaded and alerted, but the guildmen are saying, ” Guillermaster!　Good morning! “You look great today!” and for some reason, they treat me well.

　I don’t think I’m doing anything special, so it’s strange that they like me so much.

　Just as I was about to go back to my room.

“Guildmaster!　I’m glad to see you!　Let me through!”

　Through the crowd, I saw someone approaching me.

　It was a young woman wearing a sorcerer’s hood.

“Long time no see, what’s up?”

“Guildmaster …… I don’t know what to do anymore ……!”

　She shakes as she hugs me.

“Yoko right. I heard you became a court sorcerer in your own homeland. What’s a commoner who joins the court doing here?

　Tears spilled down Yoko’s cheeks.

　I can see that she was in a difficult situation.

“Master, what should we do?　We don’t have much time before the meeting with the mayor.”

“I’m sorry, but you’ll have to cancel. I’ll go apologize in person later.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course. Yoko is my subordinate, even though she used to be.”

　I took out a handkerchief and wiped away her tears.

“Let’s talk in my room. What’s going on?”

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　Yoko, Frederica and I were in the Guildmaster’s room

　I sat her down on the couch and made Frederica some tea to calm her down.

　Yoko was gagging and shedding tears.

“First, drink the tea and stay calm.”

　She did as she was told, straightforwardly picking up the teacup and sipping the tea.

“Master, she was a member of our guild until last month, I believe. She joined the Court Magicians from there.”

“Yeah. She was originally a healer, but she has a high aptitude for magic.”

　It was two months ago that I introduced her to a more suitable job and she left.

“Didn’t the work at the court suit her? I don’t think the Master is the only one who misjudges aptitude.”

“…… No, I’m not unhappy with my job. It was a great calling for me. It’s just ……”

　The story can be summarized as follows.

-She was assigned to the magic research section of the magic division.

-However, she is being sexually harassed by the section chief there.

-When she tried to get him to stop, he threatened to fire her if she didn’t like it, using her status as a nobleman as leverage.

“I’ve had my buttocks and breasts touched many times.…… I talked to my coworkers, but they told me to give up.…… The top doesn’t believe my words as a commoner.……”

　Yoko burst into tears.

“I was patient ……. I didn’t want to get in trouble because Guildmaster had gotten me a job. But …… I can’t take it anymore.”

　She bowed her head to me.

“Guildmaster, I’m quitting the court magician. Please let me come back here.”

　She is a woman with a strong sense of responsibility and does not give up her work unless there is a serious problem.

　She must have been treated so badly by her boss that she wanted to run away.

“Yoko. Raise your head, please.”

“Yes, ……, huh?”

　I bow my head deeply to her.

“I’m sorry, I should have done more research on the inner workings. It’s my fault for introducing you to such a place.”

“No, please don’t!　It’s not Guillermaster’s fault!　It’s that perverted Chief who’s at fault!”

　She panics, as I tell her.

“Yoko, I’m sorry, but I can’t accept your offer.”

“This can’t be……, this is the only place I can go back to, I…”

“You’ve wanted to be a court magician since you were a kid, right?　You can’t give up so easily.”

“Guildmaster ……, you remembered”

　I heard about it at a welcome party when she just came to our guild.

“I remember. I remember you, your men, your dreams, your goals, everything you told me.”

“As expected of Master. He never forgets anything he hears. our hatred of waste has reached such a level that it’s a talent.”

“Is that a compliment?”

“Of course, you are the leader of the “Gem of Heaven’s Gift”

　I look at Yoko and say.

“I’ll take care of it, so don’t give up your dream job so easily. Do you understand?”

　Yoko was puzzled, but nodded her head.

“Frederica. Make an appointment with the court.”

“Yes, but Master, what are you doing?”

“I’m going to meet this harasser and make him understand. I’ll show you what happens when you touch my polished gemstone with your filthy hands.”

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