Aillenne leisurely stepped and walked on the soft red carpet as if she owned the place while disregarding the stare that seems to pierce her through.
'Weeew what's with that look he's giving me? He seems to try to read my mind. That's scary though.'
She smiled professionally masking her nervous feelings.
'This is it. I knew he likes those who are composed and acted accordingly. I have to give him a good impression of me. Let me take this guy as a friend to reduce my enemy in the future. He's the one to help speed up the death of this character so I have to be careful around him. I'm going to use what I've practiced this past few days.'
"I'm sure you already knew who I am."
She said, voice firm unlike her shaking hands and jelly legs. Her eyes stared back at him without breaking contact. Her confidence like a lie, is oozing.
The man stopped then smiled revealing his perfect teeth.
"This might be the reason why I felt that something interesting will happen today. So, what can a humble nobody like me do for the esteemed lady Aillenne Zannoah Winston?"
She flinched at his handsome voice. It sounded magnetic and mature than his age.
Aillenne went near and took off her cumbersome oversized cloak and didn't notice the young man's change of expression.
"I came looking for a guild to provide me with things I needed."
"Then you came to the right place. This guild can provide what you needed. May that be an information or thing, be it a product from the east, the famous Heisen Empire, Kranoa cliffs or even the by the raging waters of Plysima. We take the request as long as it is possible. But remember, we don't do it cheap."
Aillenne smiled. She knew already what this guild could take and make and it is the major factor for the movement of the story.
But this man in front of Aillenne brought the decisive evidence to push her execution.
However, that event can still change. No, she will definitely change it.
"Then, let's get down to business right away."
She said and sat in front of him. He leaned towards her to hear her more clearly. Her scent began to fill his nose and made him almost lost his focus.
She didn't bother to take a sip of her tea and brought a paper with a drawing to the man. He frowned.
'A... tree?
Why would Aillenne need a tree? Are you telling me it became one of her weird hobby? I thought she only liked flowers, but what's with this huge tree?'
"I would like to buy a property with atleast fifteen trees of that kind. It should be near my location."
"..."
"...can you do it?"
"Of course, but for what use does Milady have with this tree? There's not much of these tree in the empire and I think it can be seen just southwest from the capital.
This trees were small in number because they are cut down for a long time now. I am not even sure if this tree still lives in the empire. But the esteemed lady of the Marquisate of Winston would want a property with these? Why?"
The man was was visibly shaken.
He almost knew all the things from the great kingdoms and empires around the world.
He knew a lot of classified information as well as simple information coming from gossips. Almost all information in this world is in his hands.
But... the simple tree from his own empire didn't caught his attention and now threatened his capability.
No, it didn't even come to his mind that something could threaten him. This brought a fresh feeling to him.
"I don't give information for free too."
She said. The man chuckled.
"I see. Then... how much should that information be?"
Aillenne was visibly flustered.
She didn't expect him to pry. His character is thorough and instead of asking, he'll make ways to answer his question.
"Later. I'll have my second request."
"Oh... there's more. Go on."
"I would like to know how much is the noble title and if there are any noble title available to be bought?"
His eyebrows twitched.
The young lady in front of him felt so different from what he thought. He may have checked her identity, but her current actions had cut him off from his thoughts.
Strange.
"Noble titles are usually bought for 100,000,000,000 gold in minimum. As for the second question, there are some since there are a lot of fallen aristocrats in today's society."
So expensive.
'I thought that my money would be enough, but I guess I need to earn more. The marquis didn't give much to Aillenne in the first place. What should I do?'
The man observed Aillenne thoroughly.
It was the first time he felt the thrill of knowing what the other opponent were thinking. His curiosity is tickled and the beauty in front of him finished his fantasy.
"Oh... so that's it."
She took her purse then gave it all to the man.
"It's too much. Wait, I'll give you change---"
"No need."
Aillenne said as she signed their contract.
"Don't bother giving me a change. I may seek for you again. Anyway, how can we communicate?"
"Don't worry about that as we can easily infiltrate the Marquisate."
"Okay. Then."
She didn't ask as it was obvious. She turned her back to walk away.
"W-Wait!! You still haven't answered my question."
He suddenly grabbed her dress and the cheap cloth was torn neatly. The backside was exposed and his breathing hitched. It was such an alluring sight.
"Psh... what kind of guild asks a customer of her actions. And I know I'm wearing cheap clothes, but would Sir Collin not be rude to a lady."
"You-you know me? How? No, it doesn't make sense."
Collin couldn't fathom how did the lady found out. I'm in disguise!
At first he thought that it is a coincidence that Aillenne made her way to the guild, but things were getting weirder as time passed.
'Damn! Things are starting to get exciting.'