Chapter 0002 This can also be considered a form of service industry

After three days of interaction, he was quite certain that this cat had many things it had not revealed to him; however, that was of no consequence, as he also had many things he had not disclosed to it

In the early morning, Airo lifted the quilt, which still had patches sewn onto it, and got out of bed

The soil carries a slight dampness, along with a hint of a fishy odor ... Hmm, I understand.

He pinched his chin and said with a feigned look of concern: "The reproduction rate of slimes is very fast. Having consumed such a large piece last night, they should have multiplied significantly by today. Once they finish digesting, they will soon come for their next meal. When their numbers grow even larger, it will likely be time for them to consume flesh, animals, and eventually, humans."

The essence remains unchanged despite myriad transformations, does it not

Mr. Maiyi, you truly know how to bargain

You tell me, is it not a mouse?

Mai Yi rubbed her hands together and extended one palm, saying—

Hello, Napa

Speaking, Airo slowly advanced, simultaneously unloading the sack and taking out several potion bottles, moving forward with great joy

It can be considered fortunate

Surrounding this gold mine, there is bound to be considerable bloodshed and turmoil; if he gets involved alone, it would be tantamount to seeking death

Do not overdo it, Airo glanced at Napa, who was still lying on the reception desk. This cat had not spoken to him since it tidied up the first floor three days ago, and even after waking up, it remained there, swaying its tail.

Since there is doubt, Ai Luo immediately turned and left: "Don't believe me? Then just pretend I never said anything. By the way, I should inform you that although slimes are weak, they possess an extremely terrifying ability. They cannot be killed by a sword, nor can they be pierced by a pitchfork, and they certainly cannot be smashed by a hammer. If left unchecked... then I will wait until others are willing to offer a higher price before coming back. I just hope that by then, I can still see Mr. Mai Yi, and that he won't be missing any limbs."

Aero looked at the sky and said with a smile, "It is now summer, the sun is strong, and the temperature is high, so these slimes have shifted to nocturnal activities to avoid the heat. Since your wheat is nearly ripe, its fragrance is wafting through the wind, and even slimes four to five kilometers away can smell it. For them, your wheat field is a feast, and naturally, they will come at night to enjoy a good meal."

The little liquor snorted and said: "Having lived for a long time, one naturally comes to witness everything. If you are here for a vacation, I welcome you. But if you intend to come to Pelican Town to make money, I advise you to leave quickly before you incur too much loss"

There sat a girl, approximately the size of his palm, with a pair of translucent wings. Her clothing appeared to be made of flowers, creating a striking contrast with the giant.

Of course, there are exceptions. After Airo prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this cat will consciously come to his side to ask for a little bit.

Today we are quite lucky, haha, we have chicken to eat, haha.

Seeing the guild leader's resolute attitude, Napa could only watch helplessly as he closed the door.

Aero walked into the wheat field, circling around the exposed land.

In the face of war, are even the books that depict the survival habits of monsters so perfunctory? It seems that I might as well try to document them myself in the future

That is not an ogre; although it looks terrifying, this enormous man has not reached the height of an ogre. If I am not mistaken, he should just be a tall human.

Upon contemplating this issue, Airo could not help but shudder. Although cases of death caused by slimes are exceedingly rare, such anomalous behavior has not been documented in the encyclopedia of biological specimens

From a visual perspective, within the neatly arranged wheat fields, there is only one area, approximately the size of three rooms, where the wheat has vanished. However, the land does not show signs of being disturbed, which suggests that it is unlikely to have been uprooted by human hands; it resembles more of a magical occurrence, as if it has been completely transported.

As the experiences of this day came to an end, the sky had already darkened. The deeper one ventured into the forest, the more one felt a chilling sense of being unable to see one's hand in front of one's face.

Aero looked around; the visibility had already diminished significantly. He nodded and prepared to set up traps here

Do you want money

Just as Airo was about to walk into a dead end formed by trees, he suddenly became alert

Several trees have been uprooted and piled to one side, stones are arranged in a circle burning a bonfire, and some somewhat sturdy branches are stacked together, covered with a thin layer of leaves, forming a simple shelter

He lifted the cup to examine its luster, seemingly satisfied with his work. After placing the cup in the rack, he picked up the next one, wiping it as he said: "Here, I fear that the only jobs available are those related to cleaning the sewers or catching rats. I am not even sure if such jobs will still be posted."

The Ailurophobia cat peeked out from behind a tree, secretly observing the giant.

Suddenly, a faintly sweet fragrance unexpectedly wafted in from the dark area ahead

This is about right here

You mentioned before that you would help me build an Adventurers' Guild. It has been three days; do you have any ideas?

At present, the "trust" between both parties is merely preliminary. If I were to have Napa follow me continuously, allowing it to understand my working methods, to be aware of some of my habits, and even some "small habits" that I am not even conscious of, it would not bode well for long-term cooperation

Aero did not give it a chance to follow, and with a serious expression, he pulled down the brim of his hat

Finally, he squatted on the black soil, reached out to dig up a piece of earth, looked at it repeatedly, and then smelled it.

The changes in the situation were indeed too rapid, and Ailuo quickly dodged to the side. With a loud crack, a large hole was smashed into a tree beside him by a wooden mallet!

What a fragrant smell, have any fruits ripened here? In that case, this chicken could be spared

After some thought, Airo could only manage a bitter smile. Perhaps it was because he had too many matters to deal with, leaving him little energy to contemplate whether he was afraid of such issues.

As they spoke, a plate of pan-fried eggs with celery dipped in wild mushroom sauce salad was placed in front of Airo, along with a cup of warm milk. Airo took a sip of the milk, exhaled a breath of warmth, and smiled, saying: "Little liquor boss, it seems you will have one more regular customer in the mornings from now on"

I do not know what you intend to do, but this is certainly not a mouse

Do not misunderstand me, Ariel, I am not worried about you. I am concerned about the way you handle matters

ogre

The ground beneath my feet appears somewhat solid, as if it has been pressed down by heavy objects

Indeed, the man looked up and down at Airo. Although he was still somewhat angry, he ultimately wiped his hands on his pants and said: "Hmm, I know you. You are the merchant who came to do business. I am the farm owner, Mai Yi. What would you like to buy? Although I don't have many agricultural products here, each one is of the highest quality. Would you like to take a look at my cheese?"

Upon seeing the outsider, the woman quickly tidied her hair and pulled the two children to head inside the house

"Stay at home. Your involvement in our business brings no benefits, only disadvantages."

The boss glanced at Airo, set down his wine glass, turned around, and began to beat eggs and vegetables, preparing breakfast: "Little Liquor - Johnson. You can call me Little Liquor."

Aero returned to Pelican Town with two coins in his pocket. After making some preparations and purchasing a few items, he confidently took a large rooster from Mai's hands and then set off towards the forest in the east.

Mai's face was filled with pride! He cast a glance at the cottage, his disdainful gaze landing squarely on his wife, who was peeking through the door over there.

Drink! ! !

The little liquor glanced at Airo once again, while Airo was looking at the boss with a genuinely sincere smile.

It is unfortunate that if Airo were currently managing a business guild, he would indeed be quite interested

Lift your head and look at the morning sunlight in Pelican Town

The once prosperous era has long since passed, and the town that could accommodate thousands now has only a few hundred residents. This is also the reason why Airo was able to purchase the largest house in the town for merely 15 gold coins

Aero smiled faintly and said, "Boss, it seems that you have also seen quite a bit of the world, haven't you?"

This information was obtained through special channels while he was in the capital, and it is absolutely reliable, having not yet been disseminated. It can be imagined that the noble class in the capital has already begun to take action, and before long, this Pelican Town will gradually welcome a multitude of diverse individuals.

The giant, holding the chicken, nodded slightly and without casting a glance at Airo, turned and walked deep into the forest

The giant's smile appeared very simple-hearted, in stark contrast to the ferocity he displayed earlier when facing Airo.

Napa lifted its head from the bowl, with some milk stains and rice porridge on its whiskers. It paused for a moment and finally spoke.

The fragrance grew stronger and stronger! It was evident that they were about to reach their destination! Airo could almost envision the scene of those slimes surrounding a plant whose fruit he did not know, making it possible for him to catch them all in one net!

What do you want? I can provide everything!

Mai Yi was momentarily taken aback, her gaze revealing a sense of confusion. It seemed she had no clear understanding of what the Adventurers' Guild was actually about

Is that true? Thank you! I am truly grateful!

This is precisely the aspect that surprised Airo the most

Then, he reached out and twisted the neck of the poor rooster, grabbing its feathers and pulling them out in handfuls. Before long, a bloodied rooster was skewered through its rear and chest with a branch, placed over the bonfire to roast.

Shining Forest

Aero smiled and extended a finger: "A special breakfast from the Unicorn Tavern, Aero Garcia. Currently managing the Adventurers' Guild in town"

However, near the edge of the wheat field, many stalks of wheat suddenly disappeared, revealing the dark, muddy soil beneath.

Just moments ago, Mai Yi appeared quite tense, but suddenly she perked up, her eyes regaining their calmness as she began to scrutinize Airo from head to toe

As for how the guidance it mentioned established the Adventurers' Guild, this cat did not utter a single word about it

Napa slightly raised her head to glance at Airo, appearing somewhat vigilant and disdainful, yet also a bit languid. However, this cat's body was quite obedient, as it leisurely walked over to the milk porridge and began to eat.

The tail of the Napa is drooping, and such a long tail truly evokes an impulse to pinch it.

Aero walked to the east side of Pelican Town and pushed open the door of a bar named Unicorn Bar

Holding a bowl of milk porridge in front of Napa, Airola sat down on a bar stool and said with a smile

... ... ... Wait a moment, this aroma ...? ... Is it not too fragrant?

Dressed appropriately, he gathered his hair neatly and put on his hat. Airo glanced at the mirror, confirmed that he looked like an ordinary young man, nodded, opened the door, and went downstairs

However, Airo's gaze remained fixed on that stone.

Upon seeing this, Ailuo quickly waved his hand, displaying a smile, and said: "Just consider me as some sort of professional. I heard you mention there are mice? Perhaps I can help you deal with it?"

Aero stood with his hands on his hips and said cheerfully, "Professional matters naturally require professionals to handle them. I will help you deal with the slime issue"

After three days of organization, the layout of the tavern on the first floor has been nearly transformed. The wine rack behind the bar has been replaced with a cabinet for storing documents, the bar has been converted into a reception area for accepting commissions and posting tasks, and a wooden board has been hung on the wall next to the main entrance for displaying commission notices

However, just as he arrived at the door, he discovered that the cat had unexpectedly floated over and followed him.

However, as for the slime, he felt that he might still be able to handle it

It was precisely at the moment his footsteps paused that a sudden cacophony of hurried steps tore through the tranquility behind him, accompanied by the howling of the wind, as a massive wooden mallet came crashing down towards him!

Mai led Airo to the fields of wheat, her chatter continuing unabated.

It smells so good

While Mai Yi was still chattering away, Airo had already completed his investigation and returned to his side

However, when the number of people increases, communication will also increase, and at that time, various types of resources will become urgently needed. Within the span of three years, it is not a mere fantasy to make a substantial profit from the newly discovered gold mine, as earning 1,000 gold coins is entirely feasible

This is definitely a monster! I saw with my own eyes some enormous thing burrowing into my wheat field. Yet my wife refuses to believe it!

Well... it is indeed somewhat expensive

Aero believes that this beast should be able to become a friend

Aero walked to the edge of the wheat field, crouched down, and gazed at the land before him

It was evident that Ailona's worried expression and the professional terminology made Maiyi feel flustered. He hurriedly leaned in and asked, "What... what should we do? I have never seen any monsters since I was a child! I only learned about monsters when I heard those bastards bragging in the Unicorn Tavern! What... what should we do?"

The harvest season is approaching, and my wheat and books are about to be ready for cutting! However, in recent days, they have been increasingly harmed, and at this rate, I fear I will not be able to harvest at all

Hello, I am Airo Garcia, who has recently moved to Pelican Town, and I would like to take this opportunity to greet you and get to know you.

The fragrance that just wafted through was clearly a bait, and this bait also led Airo to think of some very intriguing matters, which prompted him to decide to pursue it

Aero put on a very troubled expression and after thinking for a while, he finally nodded "reluctantly"

... ... Hmm ?

I told you! There are definitely mice here! Such big mice! I saw them!

However, now his gaze was directed towards the wheat field where a significant portion of wheat was clearly missing, and he said: "In fact... I run an Adventurers' Guild. I heard that you seem to be having some trouble here; would you mind if I took a look?"

Upon closer inspection, what appeared before me was a giant, clad in animal skins, standing at nearly two meters tall

Aero carried a bag containing chickens and other prepared items, extending his hand clad in burlap gloves to push aside the sharp vine leaves, cautiously making his way inside

Aero spread his hands and said with a helpless expression: "Mr. Maiyi, exorcising monsters is a life-threatening job, as you should know. Mishandling slimes can indeed pose a danger to life. 1 silver coin is truly very cheap."

Although I had considered this possibility before, I still feel a bit disappointed now that it has been confirmed. If possible, Airo hopes to have something that can help design everything, so that he only needs to execute according to the specified method.

Upon closer inspection, a man and a woman are arguing, accompanied by two children, one large and one small. They appear to be an ordinary family of four from a farm.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Liejiu slowly exhaled and said: "About three kilometers east of Pelican Town, the rural area over there seems to have encountered some problems recently. Those guys (he shot a glare at the drunken patron still fast asleep) always spread rumors about terrifying monsters. But in a small place like ours, where would such terrifying monsters come from? If you think there’s no problem, then go take a look."

Napa lowered its head and licked the milk porridge twice again, its tail swaying back and forth. After a moment, it simply drooped down, turned its head, and continued to lie on the cushion, displaying an indifferent attitude: "I... of course I know! It was I who asked you to establish the Adventurers' Guild. How could I not know? I just want to see how you perform for now, so you handle it on your own at this stage!"

The continuous intimidation proved effective, and Mai Yi quickly blocked Ailuo's path, smiling with some concern: "Don't be in a hurry, I will definitely provide the chicken. But this price... 1 silver coin? Our family's daily food expenses for four people only amount to 8 or 9 copper coins!"

This is quite fair, after all, it is the first business transaction, and one should not be too greedy.

Aero could hardly believe his eyes! However, the giant paid no attention to Aero; he reached out his hand and directly grabbed the sack that Aero had just dropped. With a shake, the vials of potion inside fell out and shattered, with the liquid spilling out completely.

Aero was not disappointed either, pushing the bowl in front of Napa: "If you don't want to help, at least wash a bowl for me. I'm going out for a bit and might not be back until evening. Keep an eye on the house and don't let anyone in casually."

At first glance, it truly seems like a path to self-destruction, doesn't it? An economics student who possesses neither martial skills nor magic managing an adventurers' guild? It would surely be the subject of ridicule among classmates and teachers at school.

A gold mine has been discovered in the Changmian Mountain range near Pelican Town

However, he had no intention of sharing in the profits of the gold mine

However, there is one issue. This forest does not appear to be as barren as it seems; even without any magical perception, one can clearly see with the naked eye that the plants here are not in a state of decay or withering.

The existence of Napa does not pose any disadvantages to the business

Aero: "Indeed, this is caused by a creature known as a slime. In terms of quantity, there should be at least a dozen of them."

Mai Yi clenched her fist, displaying an expression of unwillingness.

Upon seeing this, he became even more convinced of one thing—this cat may possess a great deal of knowledge in certain aspects, but it is evident that it has no ideas during the initial stages of this guild

Although simple, the facade of a guild has been established, hasn't it

... ...

Although initially taken aback, Airo quickly calmed down as the giant departed. He glanced at the crushed potion over there and swiftly crouched down to follow.

Although this is not a good practice, it is indeed very easy to gain the trust of others once one loses the ability to think and shifts all thoughts to expecting others to provide solutions

This room is the least damaged among all the rooms on the second floor, and it faces the street, so Airo has designated it as his own room

I know.

The tall, thin male boss in his forties glanced at the newcomer, Airo, without acknowledging him, and continued to wipe the glass. It was only after he sat down at the bar that he slowly spoke up: "New here?"

After walking approximately 1 kilometer, an artificially created clearing appeared ahead.

If the objective of this task were not the slime, but rather some other monsters, such as the greedy and robust hook-toothed rats, Airo would also weigh his own capabilities and turn back to see if the cat had any solutions.

The wheat, which has already begun to turn slightly yellow, sways gently in the morning breeze, and everything appears to be very beautiful

Although the perspectives differ, upon reconsideration, it is all about finding ways to make money. It all requires "procurement channels," "goods," and "sales channels." The only difference is that in the Adventurers' Guild, the procurement channel becomes the person issuing the task, the goods transform into the tasks themselves, and the sales channel is the means of completing the tasks.

Although the illustrated guide to ancient trees is not very comprehensive, it provides quite detailed accounts of these relatively low-level magical creatures

In the hall of the bar, several burly men lay sprawled in disarray, as the entertainment in the impoverished town could barely be considered a pastime, with drinking until dawn being the only option.

What is even more surprising is that this flower fairy seems to have formed a partnership with this giant. She does not appear to be forced at all; instead, she is swinging her legs and looking eagerly at the roast chicken slowly cooking over the campfire

Under the illumination of the flames, the crude garment made of numerous rags worn by the giant was particularly conspicuous, yet he carefully reached into his bosom and cautiously took out something, placing it on a dry stone in front of the shelter

At this moment, the farmer was extremely delighted. He immediately brought over a chicken and 8 copper coins. However, after some thought, he only placed 2 coins in Airo's palm, indicating that this was a deposit, with the remaining 6 to be paid upon completion of the task

Having finished speaking, Airo adjusted his hat, confirmed it was properly worn, and turned to walk towards the door

Aero walked slowly down the street with both hands in his pockets, feeling the few coins inside.

The bartender glanced at the empty plate in front of Airo and continued to wipe the glass, saying, "It has been a long time since a newcomer visited our small town; let me welcome you and treat you to a meal."

Gold mine

In the illustrated compendium, an entire chapter is dedicated to the introduction of this subject! If it were not for the intense sweet fragrance just now and what he is witnessing with his own eyes, Airo would undoubtedly find it hard to believe that a flower fairy has actually appeared before him

What is truly disadvantageous is to let this beast know the method of its work

What is the more troublesome thing? Is there really a monster destroying my fields?

In that case, why would the slime leave the forest and travel nearly five kilometers to the farm to hunt for food

Of course, it is the work of the Adventurers' Guild. Do you have any ideas on what our guild should do now and how to make money

Although it is said that free things are the most expensive, Airo believes that this boss has already gained a long-term customer. Of course, this is contingent upon whether his guild can truly sustain itself in such a place

Thank you, but I do not need it. However, I need to prepare some professional tools to drive away the slimes. I wonder if you can provide them here

Are you going out to work? What will you be doing

Exactly, this is also the price in Airo's heart

The population of Pelican Town is limited, and three days is sufficient for rumors about new neighbors to reach those farms that are somewhat distant.

Making a guest feel intelligent is an excellent form of flattery, Airo said with a gentle smile: "Mr. Maiyi, you are truly very clever; this is not a mouse. Rather, it is something even more troublesome than a mouse"

Its eyes were still filled with distrust, but Airo felt that, compared to distrust, this cat's questions might be a bit more prominent

Do not get to know your business partner too well, as this may cause you to lose interest in collaborating with them

Therefore, having a little secret between each other is beneficial for both parties

Aero scooped a spoonful of sauce with a spoon and a book, paired it with wild celery, and brought it to his mouth, chewing slightly. He nodded and smiled, saying: "The purpose of the Adventurers' Guild is to solve problems, and humans are, at most, problems. The harvest season is about to begin, and I truly wish to have breakfast here for a long time"

The sweet scent can make one feel refreshed even just by smelling it, as Airo crouched down and carefully moved forward, leaning against the nearby trees

Similarly, do not allow your business partners to know too much about you, as this will not only cause you to lose many profitable opportunities but also a friend

You are truly fortunate, Mr. Mai Yi

Although Maiyi still did not quite understand what Airo was actually doing, he was very pleased with Airo's politeness. Seeing that the owner of this Adventurers' Guild was a head shorter than himself, looking thin and small, even the strong farmer lowered his guard and came over to open the wooden fence

Aren't you going to answer me? Alright then

However, the idea that a hundred things await revival is not Airo's thought

This lush forest has such a beautiful name

The man and woman were clearly getting a bit tired from the argument, and neither was willing to back down, their momentum appearing somewhat diminished. The man turned his head and saw Airo over here, immediately feeling a surge of anger, and shouted: "What are you looking at? Never seen someone discipline a woman before?"

Leaving the Unicorn Tavern, continue along the dirt path to the east. After crossing a small hill, you will see a house and several livestock sheds sparsely standing ahead, which appear to belong to a farm. From a distance, four people can be seen standing in front of the largest house, seemingly engaged in some sort of argument.

The corner of the little liquor's mouth lifted in an unintentional expression of pride, and he continued to wipe the wine glass, slowly saying: "The Adventurers' Guild? In a place like this? I always thought that only big cities would have an Adventurers' Guild"

The sky all around had completely darkened, and in the silent forest, only the thundering footsteps of the giant echoed back and forth, shaking the ground.

This boss, although appearing quite unhappy, is actually quite enthusiastic

Yet in Airo's eyes, it was no different from the forests elsewhere. It was piled high with all sorts of plants, leaving no space even to set foot.

Aero habitually smiled as he looked at the guild management certificate in his hand, which had not yet indicated the type of guild or been named.

Moreover, it is the largest gold mine in the entire Blue Bay Empire

Aero then began to carefully examine the wheat field.

Aero followed behind like a frightened cat, moving cautiously. He found it somewhat strange that despite his fear, he still had the courage to follow. That giant's hand looked as if it could crush his head with a single slap

I will be going out to work shortly, so you should stay here properly. Even if you don't particularly like me, it shouldn't be a problem to help keep an eye on the door and not let anyone in to steal things, right? Although I don't think anyone would want to come here to steal this junk anyway

The economy of this small town is indeed underdeveloped, with commercial stagnation and industrial decline, and it now barely sustains itself relying on agricultural products from some surrounding villages

Fairy of Flowers

The tables and chairs are arranged in the corner, serving as a resting area

This is a type of creature resembling sludge that often moves in groups. They possess no will of their own, and all their actions are driven by instinct

He does not consider himself to be that great, and he wishes to earn his 1,000 gold coins by prospering the entire town

Aero put down the knife and fork, smiled, and nodded: "Thank you, boss, how much is it?"

On August 4, 1301, task deposit: +2 copper. Balance: 84 gold, 2 silver, 9 copper

With the business license retracted, Airo continued to move forward.

Aero stood outside the farmhouse, not entering, but simply watching from the doorway

Aero said with a look of wanting to help: "I need a chicken, a live adult chicken. A rooster or a hen will do. Then, I also need 1 silver coin as payment"

To make money, the first step is to gather information, and the reason he came to this remote town to earn money certainly has its own justification

As she changed her clothes, she gazed out the window at the street below; the morning in Pelican Town appeared exceptionally quiet, nothing like the capital where the hustle and bustle began even before dawn.

How about 8 copper coins? This is already the highest price I can offer

The mouse? The mouse will completely destroy this area? You women understand nothing! Haven't you heard the recent rumors about the monsters?