The Ruthless Earth Mage (1)

Guild Branch Chief.

This was a title given to someone entrusted by the ‘Master’ of the XX Guild with managing the ○○ branch. It was sometimes shortened to guild chief.

As for that man, you could call him the ‘Audumla Guild’s Sargadis Branch Chief.’

In order of rank, it went Guild Master > Guild Branch Chief > ordinary adventurers.

“Yes. Good morning, Branch Chief. I’m glad to see you’re doing well today, too.”

I went straight to flattering him as he sat in his chair.

After all, last time I’d called him senpai without knowing any better.

Shit, I forgot to look up his full name. I remembered his name was Carlisle, but if that turned out to be a nickname or a teasing name, I’d be fucked. I’d better just call him Branch Chief.

“Thank you for calling me. It’s a great honor to see you again today, after yesterday. Is there anything I can do to help?”

“You’re more polite than I expected. Don’t be nervous. Whoever you end up getting involved with, whether it’s Edlin or Cromwell, I won’t interfere.”...