Esmond was shown around the headquarters of the clan, which was roughly 5 stories high, however it had a greater touch up.
Isabelle had used the Spatial Stones to create greater space on each level though Isabelle could manage the size offered by the stones.
The ground and second floor didn't utilise Spatial Stones, however third and on did.
Third level would act as housing for the Clan members if they needed it for a cheap rate with fourth forces as offices and the fifth was reserved for Esmond.
All of it was amazing and honestly something he never expected, but it was a great idea.
Isabelle had done similar work on the training grounds in the back of the headquarters with it being enclosed, people could watch the fights and events within the grounds on the first and second floor.
Because they offered a bar and kitchen in the headquarters, everyone was over the moon for the huge number of items on offer.
Isabelle had some droids prepared for teaching the chefs of Vileta how to cook modern meals.
Books with recipes as well as supermarkets had been realised within the town so there was enough on offer for everyone to try all sorts of things.
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*Ding*
[Earth Mana Element has been absorbed the Primordial Human Body]
[Ice Mana Element has been absorbed the Primordial Human Body]
[Wind Mana Element has been absorbed the Primordial Human Body]
[Thunder Mana Element has been absorbed the Primordial Human Body]
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Having chanted the level 1 spells, Esmonds body was able to absorb several more elements.
Currently Esmond was heading over to the lake that was created to the side.
There were shipyards created by the lakeside as well as port leading into the town.
The overall design of the port allowed for a wide expansion of the area if necessary.
A couple of the residents of the town were former shipbuilders who use to work at ports of the Trika Empire in the past.
Many had moved to Vileta out of fear or lack of choices left to them.
They had suffered for quite some time under the hand of the Bishop and Alnwick nobleman, however with Esmond and the clan's arrival, their lives changed for the better.
Adventurers were beginning to put their stamp of approval on the town, with many looking to purchase or rent some of the homes that were being built.
Isabelle had the drones create homes similar to modern houses with running water, warmth, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and more.
Everyone that was considered a resident of the town once the Alnwick nobleman was expelled was given one of these homes as a sort of compensation.
The Adventurers had asked for compensation as well, however Isabelle ignored their pleas and instead told them it was possible through purchase or lease.
Some had already taken Isabelle up on the offer and bought or rented a portion of the homes.
They were given the option to purchase more land and build a large home, but the current format only allowed for one kitchen, one bathroom, two bedrooms and a common area or lounge.
Any other additions were dependent on the people innovating and developing the homes with time.
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While looking out at the sparkling blue lake water, Esmond heard the arrival of some stranger, possibly trying to take a look at the view from the public viewpoint setup.
"It's quite the view…
A great change from the piss poor site of a town."
The grizzly looking man with this scruffy hair and stocky build, Esmond thought he was a lumberjack, but soon saw the large battle hammer strapped to his back, a clear indicator he was an adventurer.
"Seems like you haven't explored the town since its improvement from the piss poor state." Esmond replied while keeping his eyes on the ship out in the middle of the lake.
The ships had several masts, designed to appear like the ships of the 18th century of Earth, but they were improved to have modern equipment.
Even the wood used to make the ships contained a mixture of ogryx and other alloys to help solidify the overall ship.
Similarly, the weapons were all modern equipment with a steampunk appearance element.
Esmond didn't have all of the information about the complete make up of the ship, but Isabelle had told him that it could sweep through modern navy ships if need be.
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"You sir…
Are perhaps the Guild master that's been looking for a meeting with me…" Esmond didn't waste time and quickly got straight to the point, having already been informed by Isabelle that the Guild master would come searching for him.
"Indeed, I am…
And you sir, are someone… very difficult to find and extremely… elusive…
Tell me… how is this all… possible…?"
"… You could say… it's a family secret…" Esmond smiled while turning his head to stare at the behemoth man standing tall at 7 feet, 5 inches.
"Lady Isabelle said similar words when she was asked…"
Esmond smiled at the fact Isabelle and others were connected enough to behave like siblings, even though they weren't one bit.
"Well, I have other questions…
But first, let me introduce myself.
My name is Hugh and I am the Guild master but you already know that."
"I'm Zars, and it's nice to meet you, Hugh."
"Zars… huh…" Hugh laughed a little, knowing full well that it wasn't Esmonds real name, but he had no problems with it.
Rather he accepted that people wanted to keep their personal information from large organisations, especially one as large as the Adventurer Guild.
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The two decided to walk and talk, heading in the direction of the guild.
"You want to employ the clan?"
Esmond wasn't overly shocked by the news, rather he was puzzled why Hugh would try to employ his people since he was a Guild master.
"Why?"
"Because you could possibly get it done where others might fail…
You see…
I want you to deal with the horde that's about to arrive, also… I would like to create some kind of business relationship with the Guild.
It'll be especially helpful to go up against the Church and Empire…"
Hugh knew better to believe Esmond wouldn't hide behind the Guild.
It was far too obvious after the renovations of the Guild came to light.
Isabelle had included Spatial Cores within the top two floors of the building.
The bottom two floors didn't get the Spatial Cores however they received more than enough improvements.
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"Alright, I'm more than prepared to deal with the horde that's coming, regardless of if you asked me to do it or not.
Just make sure you have enough gold coins to pay for everything.
And… concerning business cooperation… what do you have in mind?"
Esmond was curious why the Guild wanted to have a partnership.
Rather he expected them to try and distance themselves from Esmond and the Clan since they were going up against two ultimate powers of Stovi.
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Seeing he had enticed Zars enough, Hugh decided to wait until they entered the guild building.
Hugh still found it hard to understand all of the changes.
Just the food and steel used to create the kitchen infuriated Hugh, however after he tasked the food, Hugh began to understand such facilities were needed to create a meal of quality.
Specially to feed the large number of Adventurers.
The same could be said for the quality of the booze that was on offer far exceeded anything Hugh could have imagined for the natural substance of all Adventurers.
Arriving on the fourth floor, the personal space of the Guild master, there was a small world, similar to the Spatial Ark Star World.
The size was nothing in comparison since the Spatial Core gave Hugh roughly an acre of actual space to use, the rest was visual.
Filled out with plants from the Spatial Ark Star World, there was a small house in the middle of the open space.
Furnished and designed like modern homes, the entire building had certain facilities like the kitchen and laundry room removed.
Sitting Esmond down within the lounge room of the house, Hugh presented him with some beer that was made within the space.
Carter wanted to try everything he'd missed out over the lifetimes with Esmond so had gone far beyond anything Esmond knew about and created massive facilities that were the size of nations on earth.
It was all dedicated to researching and creating food for him to try and recreate for Carter's pleasure.
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"Establish a stronghold here that can fight against the Empire and Church.
Whatever you need, the Guild will do its best through business cooperation…"
Hugh explained to Esmond the Adventurer Guild, while powerful, had to fall in line under pressure from the Church of Eternal Light and the various Empires and Kingdoms.
The Guild offered those very organisations adventurers to use during battles and beast hordes for a price, however nothing developed.
From all the history Hugh had found, the world was currently stagnant and not developing.
It didn't take a genius to figure out that the power was with the powerful organisations who refused to pass the knowledge onto others or developed the world for fear it would take their power away.
Esmond honestly listened to Hugh complain to the current power structure of the world.
There was a whole Hugh wanted to get off his chest, but Esmond soon realised that if he got the backing of the Guild, it was possible to speed up his expansion plans.
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"I'll be forward with you, Hugh.
I am more than able to help; however, I need something from you… and the Guild…"
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"What do you mean, Vileta is expanding and growing?!" Julius had his head in his hands, unable to register the news he just heard from Esmond.
Esmond had returned to the Lords Estate after finishing his talks with Hugh.
They agreed that the Sicarius Clan would fight against the horde, after which they would start clearing up parts of the Wicked Grove.
At the same time, Esmond was assured the Guild would continue to find him different crystals and stones with various elemental affinities, as well as sourcing slaves.
Esmond asked Hugh to find any slaves that weren't human within the slave markets.
The town needed people and the best way to fill the quote was buying slaves and freeing them.
Hugh felt the plan was absurd but he'd already seen the might of the clan so Hugh assumed they would be able to defend their actions at the very least.
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"But why would you agree?!
Don't you know what this means!
You are blatantly going against the Empire!!"
Julius continued to yell, unable to contain his fury at Esmond for his brash actions.
Fortunately, Levas could understand Esmonds planning.
"*Sigh* Shut up and sit-down Julius…"
"But-"
"Please…" Levas wasn't having none of it.
Julius had made his point in Levas mind so now it was his turn to speak with Esmond.
"Trying to pull in the other races into the chaos, aren't you…?"
Esmond didn't say anything, instead smiling back at Levas before heading out of Stovi since everything was settled with Isabelle.