Providing Information

The next morning.

I headed to the Adventurers' Guild alone.

After I gave my name at the Guild reception desk, I was shown to a room on the third floor.

When I opened the heavy door, two people were waiting across a long table.

One was a middle-aged man.

Though advanced in years, he sat straight-backed, with the imposing presence of someone in a position of authority.

The other was a young woman on the staff. Faint shadows darkened her eyes, and her clenched fists trembled slightly on the table.

“I’m Albert, head of the Resource Management Office. Please, have a seat.”

When I sat down, a steaming cup was placed in front of me.

“So, you’re willing to provide us with information?”...