Standing on the periphery of the crowd, the four members of the Rock Team had complex expressions.
"Captain, that Genius Alchemist, is he calling us, right?" The archer Barsac asked in a trembling voice.
Captain Dosari opened his mouth, but no sound came out, because there was no need to answer. Tang Zheng was already walking over with Anri.
"It really is Tang."
"You're kidding, I always thought it was just a coincidence in names," Lel and Land bumped shoulders, somewhat excited.
At this moment, Tang Zheng's temperament and appearance had changed drastically from when they first met him. Although he looked the same overall, they were still unsure when they saw him in the crowd earlier.
Now, the Free Will's reputation in the Royal Capital was very loud. Although he was a Gold Rank Adventurer, no Adventurer thought he was just at that level.
This was an Adventurer Team that had eliminated seven Gold Rank teams, five Platinum Rank teams, one Mithril Rank team, and the Spreading Death Sword Group, a massive group of 70 people.
Anyone who considered him an ordinary Gold Rank Adventurer was a fool.
Thinking of this.
The Rock Team's emotions, which had just been excited, became somewhat awkward again.
In half a year, they were still Silver Rank Adventurers, insignificant compared to Tang, who was now famous.
"Long time no see, everyone. I didn't expect to meet you here." Tang Zheng walked up to them and smiled. "It seems a lot has happened during this time."
The changes in them were quite noticeable.
Captain Dosari had a scar on his face, Bask's arrow-drawing arm was equipped with a Magic gauntlet, and the Land brothers had become stronger and more weathered.
Captain Dosari was visibly uneasy, raising his rough hand to wave before quickly lowering it, his cheeks flushed as he humbly said, "Long time no see, Tang."
Thinking back to when he had planned to recruit him into his team, Captain Dosari wanted to find a hole to hide in.
"Oh? Silver Rank Adventurers." Tang Zheng saw the silver badges on the four of them and jokingly teased, "I'm much stronger than you now, seniors."
The familiar teasing washed over them.
The four members of the Dosari Captain's team were immediately reminded of the short time they had spent traveling to E-Rantel.
The somewhat awkward atmosphere dissipated, making them realize that Tang Zheng didn't seem to have changed much.
"We've been mocked, Captain." The archer Bask relaxed his tense shoulders, crossed his arms, and looked at the captain.
"Hahaha." Captain Dosari scratched his head.
The Land brothers also laughed along.
"By the way, this is Anri." Tang Zheng took a step to the side, revealing Anri, who was standing behind him, and introduced her.
"Greetings, seniors."
Anri's eyes were full of curiosity. Until now, she had never seen Master laugh and joke with others like this. As she spoke, she bent down to bow.
However! The moment Anri bowed, the four members of the Rock Team simultaneously avoided her, their faces showing bitter smiles.
"Tang was just joking, don't take it seriously," Captain Dosari quickly said.
The status and position between Adventurers depended on fame and strength, not on vague things like "seniority."
Adventurers never acknowledged it.
Tang's "senior" was just a joke between acquaintances. If they really acted based on that status, they would be overestimating themselves.
Even if Tang didn't care, they had to.
"Let's talk as we walk," Tang Zheng said with a smile.
"Okay."
Captain Dosari immediately nodded. He had also noticed that their conversation had attracted a lot of attention.
As Tang Zheng started walking, the four members of the Rock Team quickly followed, each standing tall under the gazes of the crowd.
Tang Zheng walked in the front, Captain Dosari followed a step behind, then Anri, and finally the three members of the Rock Team.
"Thank you for earlier," Captain Dosari said gratefully after walking a distance.
"What's wrong?" Tang Zheng asked, puzzled.
"It's still about that incident back then," Captain Dosari said with a wry smile.
They had initially accepted a Gold Rank mission to escort Nfirea and his grandmother, but it ended in failure. Not only did they not earn any money, but the mission failure also affected their team's rating, which is why they have remained a Silver Rank Adventurer Team.
However, Tang Zheng's reputation, his willingness to interact with them, and even leave together, was enough to greatly increase the fame of their Adventurer Team.
"If you need to thank me for something like this, then don't consider me a friend," Tang Zheng said, amused.
Hearing this, Captain Dosari's eyes reddened, and he nodded emphatically, "En!"
"You've been active in the Adventurer's Guild in the Royal Capital. You should know something about the Guild Master. What kind of person is he?" Tang Zheng asked.
Captain Dosari didn't hesitate and told him everything he knew.
Listening to the information about the Royal Capital Adventurer's Guild Master, Tang Zheng nodded thoughtfully.
The next thing he needed to do was to get the captured Emerald Witch out.
For the noble lady captain of Blue Rose, rescuing Tina would be a simple matter, but Tang Zheng didn't have any connections in the Royal Capital.
At least, not on the surface.
Rescuing the Emerald Witch was actually very simple; either Imina or Renners could easily do it with their help.
But there was no need.
He had been in the Royal Capital for three days, and it was indeed time to pay a visit to the Adventurer's Guild Master here. This matter was a good opportunity.
His current identity couldn't just be limited to the rumors that ordinary people heard; he needed to make it more real.
Turning "fame" into "influence" was one of his next plans.
Royal Capital, Adventurer's Guild.
Before even entering the area, he saw a bustling crowd and dense carriages. No matter which city it was, the Adventurer's Guild was always the liveliest place.
The heavy oak doors were wide open.
The clamor poured out from inside the Guild, mixed with the scent of ale and fruit wine. For most adventurers, alcohol was an indispensable drink.
The Guild provided alcohol and food, but the prices were generally higher. Ordinary adventurers naturally couldn't afford it, but the adventurers in the Royal Capital were clearly wealthier than those in other places.
Stepping into the Guild, the spacious hall was already filled with people at the tables. Some adventurers without seats simply leaned against the walls, chatting and laughing.
The smell of alcohol became even stronger in the air.
Tang Zheng saw the dense crowd of adventurers, his gaze falling on the mission board, where the number of adventurers was actually the smallest.
"It's really lively. Why are there so many people?" Tang Zheng asked, surprised.
Captain Dosari looked normal, "After all, Prayer Day is coming soon. Most adventurers won't be taking on missions during this time."
"Prayer Day?"
Tang Zheng was a little puzzled; he didn't know much about the festivals in this world.
"The new year is almost here. After Prayer Day, there will be a celebration. This is a grand event held once a year in the Royal Capital," Captain Dosari said excitedly.
I see.
Tang Zheng understood, It's like a festival to welcome the new year.
*Bang!* A large wooden cup slammed onto the table. A burly, bare-chested adventurer shouted at the front desk, "Another cup!"
The slightly drunken voice wasn't noticeable in the noisy environment.
However, after putting down his cup, the burly man quickly noticed the figures at the door, "Oh, Dosari? You Rock guys, are you still planning to take on missions at this time?"
"If I were you, I wouldn't work so hard. Just be Silver Rank Adventurers, hahaha."
The mocking voice was followed by laughter from the surrounding people.
Captain Dosari's face instantly turned red, and he angrily wanted to retort, but in the end, he opened his mouth, then forcibly held back.
Clearly, they were not someone he could afford to offend.
"Sorry you had to see that, Tang," Captain Dosari said, scratching his head sheepishly.
Tang Zheng shook his head, just about to say something.
Suddenly.
A commotion arose from the adventurers in the hall, along with whistles.
A blonde female adventurer with a fiery figure descended the stairs, her body tightly wrapped in black leather armor.
This only accentuated her slender waist and graceful figure, with a dagger strapped to each of her long legs.
Her golden eyes radiated indifference, and her expression was stern, suggesting a serious person.
Although some of the adventurers below whistled and stared with lustful gazes, no one dared to approach her or utter crude remarks.
Clearly.
This female adventurer was either incredibly strong or of special status.
Dosari's expression changed, and he quickly lowered his voice, saying to Tang Zheng, "This is the female adventurer I mentioned to you earlier, the one who is always by the Guild Master's side. Her name is Samantha."
Under the curious gazes of the crowd.
Samantha walked down the stairs and headed straight for Tang Zheng and his group, who had just entered the guild's main door.
Everyone was surprised by this scene, and the adventurer who had mocked the Rock Team earlier wore an astonished expression.
"Samantha."
Samantha stepped on the wooden floor, walked up to Tang Zheng, and a smile appeared on her stern face, the corners of her eyes slightly upturned as she extended her hand.
"Tang." Faced with this, Tang Zheng remained gentle, responding softly, seemingly not noticing the outstretched hand.
"Is there anything I can help you with?" Samantha's expression froze for a moment, then she lowered her arm, seemingly unconcerned.
"I'd like to trouble you to introduce me to the Guild Master."
"Alright."
Samantha smiled brightly.
As Tang Zheng led Anri, disappearing up the stairs, the briefly subdued atmosphere in the hall erupted once more.
The members of the Rock Team were surrounded.
Subsequently.
No one knew what Tang Zheng discussed with the Adventurer's Guild Master, but many adventurers witnessed the Guild Master, usually stern, walking downstairs with Tang Zheng, a smile plastered on his face.
That evening.
The Emerald Witch, who had been taken away by Gazef, returned to the inn.
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