Chapter 4: The fallen guildmaster [Ylanx].

Frederica, a maid of Guildmaster Act, wakes up early in the morning.

　She wakes up at 4:30 in the morning and prepares herself.

　The mansion where Act lives is not that large, but it is large enough to hire servants.

　Frederica walked down the corridor, looking neat and tidy, and headed for the other servants.

　The servants were already on the move, cleaning the house since morning.

　Soon after the routine work was done, the morning meeting began.

“Good morning, everyone.”

“””Good morning!”””

　The people who live and work in his mansion are all from different backgrounds.

　Former slaves, beastmen, and others who had lost their places and were at their wits’ end were found and hired by Act.

“Sister Frederica!”

　The chef’s daughter raised her hand and said.

“It is true that Act-sama ate my cake!”

　A beastman girl no more than 10 years old said cheerfully.

“Yes, he said it was a good”

“Yay!”

“””Damn, ……!　That’s nice……!””””

　The servants looked at her with regret as she jumped up and down.

“Damn it!　I can’t believe Master Act is happy to see it!　I’m jealous!”

“I’m going to study from my mother to improve my cooking skills so that I can make Master Act even more happy!”

　All the servants really respect and love Act.

　Even the girls who had nowhere else to go were picked up and nurtured, saying, “It’s useless to bury such talent.”

“By the way, Frederica-sama.”

　The dwarf in charge of the gate guard raised his hand and said.

“He’s here again　He’s been here since last night.”

　The servants all frowned, …….

　All of them have a bad feeling about [him].

　It’s no wonder, since he’s the one who banished their beloved and respected master.

“I’ll take care of the trash, and you guys go do your own thing. Is that clear?”

“”Yes, sir!”””

　After a while.

　Fredrica went out of the house and walked through the morning fog.

　There was one suspicious person looking at me from the shadows of the house.

“Can I help you with something? Ylanx-sama?”

　The balding, overweight man known as Ylanx freaks out!　He stiffened his body.

“I-I’m not a suspicious person!　I’m the guildmaster of a large-scale adventurer’s guild called the [Growing heroes]”

“You must be mistaken about the large guild Ylanx-sama?”

　The middle-aged man with the cold stare was the guild master who had once banished Act.

“Well, well, well… isn’t that Frederica-sama?”

　As he rubbed his hands and bowed his head, I couldn’t feel any trace of his former dignity.

“How is Act-sama?”

　Surprisingly, Ylanx was addressing the outcast, Act, as sama.

　That’s how much the gap between our two forces has widened.

“The Lord is still sleeping. Please make an appointment before you come here. It would be a nuisance to have you here so early in the morning.”

“I’m sorry!　But Act-sama is so busy that I can’t get an appointment at all. ……”

　This is how he staked out the area from night to dawn, watching for the right moment.

“What can I do for you?”

　Ylanx crouched down and bowed deeply.

” I want Act!　I want to ask Act-sama to come back to my guild, [Growing heroes]!　I want him to come back to ……!”

　Again, Frederica sighs.

“It’s been years since I foolishly banished Act-sama!　My guild is a in downfall!　By the time I realized that my guild was running thanks to his excellent appraisal and training techniques, it was already too late!　We’re already on the verge of collapse!”

　Perhaps it was a strategy to gain sympathy, but Ylanx got down on his knees with a pathetic voice.

“I would like to ask him to come back to my guild and rebuild it!”

　Frederica says, spitting out her eyes as if she were looking at garbage.

“I refuse.”

“Wa!? “Why?!”

“Isn’t it a little unreasonable to ask him to come back after you kicked him out so unreasonably?”

“Then how about my guild [growning hero] and Act-sama’s [Gem of Heavenly Gift] join forces!”

“It’s out of the question. There is no benefit to us at all.”

“Even though it was launched only a few years ago, [The Gem of Heaven’s Gift] has now been chosen as one of the best adventurer guilds in the kingdom.”

　He has the exact opposite fate from the [growning hero] who once flourished.

“Please leave.”

“Wait, wait, wait!　Isn’t Act-sama the merciful one who helps the weak?　Please help us too. ……!”

　When she saw Ylanx hanging on to Frederica’s leg, …… she showed a rare display of emotion.

“…… ENOUGH, YOU INSECT.”

　Bikki ……!　and the ground [froze].

　A pale light rises from Frederica’s body.

　On her head, she has [wolf ears] and a tail growing out of her buttocks.

“…… Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten the crime of not only expelling Master Act that day, but also using your men to kill him.”

“Hiiiiii!”

　Ilanx’s body is frozen, leaving his head exposed.

“The Master reaches out to the weak and gives them hope. But he does it to help the good and the weak!　There is no mercy for true evil like you!”

　Frederica’s body glowed, and there she was, a giant [wolf].

“A Fe-Fenrir!　The most dangerous dungeon [Ice Hell]’s monster how?”

…… Frederica shakes her head and returns to the human form.

“Excuse me. I got caught up in the heat.”

　With a snap of my fingers, the ice melted.

“I understand your desire to speak to Act-sama. But don’t you have something to do first?”

“What do I have to do?”

“I think you should make an effort to rebuild the guild yourself.”

　Frederica said coldly, and Ylanx shook her head.

“I-I can’t do that!”

“You must be very good, since you banished Act-sama as useless, right?”

　She says, already knowing that’s not possible.

“It’s too early to rely on Master. You should still be able to hold your own.”

　As if this was the end of the conversation, Frederica turned her head back.

“You are free to reveal my identity, but I must warn you that there is no guarantee of life in doing so.”

　Screaming, Ylanx is gone.

　I dust off the vermin approaching the act and breathe a sigh of relief.

　I close my eyes and remember my master’s words.

“If you have nowhere else to go, come to me.”

“It’s a waste to let that power rot underground.”

“I need you in my ideal guild.”

　Probably in the future, the same kind of rogue people will approach the Lord.

　But her determination will not change.

“I will protect you, Master. I will protect you so that you can live up to your ideals.”

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