Kingston stood before a door bearing the guild emblem, unable to enter.

“Young Lord, aren’t you going to step inside?”

Eric’s words did nothing to abate his anxiety. As Kingston stood listlessly in front of the door, it abruptly opened, causing the boy to stumble over.

“Ah, my apologies.”

From the open door, a burly man emerged and helped Kingston up.

“I’m sorry.”

“Are you okay? Sorry about that.”

“No, it’s my fault for standing there.”

When he said that and looked up at the tall man, the man looked surprised.

“…Impossible.”

“…?”

The stout man thought to himself—

—It can’t be, did Lewis have an accident?

“…Little boy, do you need something from the guild?”

“Actually, I’m looking for someone.”

—Hey, is this a joke? Isn’t he the child of an aristocrat?

“…Would you like to commission something?”

“Y, yes…”

“…I see. Then I’ll show you around. Come with me.”

The large man went back inside through the same door he came out of. Kingston scrambled after him followed by Eric.

“Hey, Anton, weren’t you heading out?”

“Well, something urgent happened…”

“Is that so?”

After casually exchanging a few words with other guild members, Anton passed the reception desk and went for the stairs.

“Anton, what’s wrong?”

A charming woman called out to him from the reception desk.

“I’d like to talk with the Master.”

“Okay.”

Anton answered as he ascended the stairs, followed by a boy and a man. The guild members curiously stared at them.

The building had been renovated a few years ago, and was much larger than when it first opened. The guild master’s room—which used to be right past the reception area—was now on the third floor.

“Uhm, excuse me…!”

Anton halted at Kingston’s voice.

“What is it?”

“Where are we going?”

“To the guild master’s office.”

“…The guild master’s?”

That’s…

“Forgive me if this sounds rude, but is he married?”

“…No.”

Kingston was relieved.

“Is something bothering you?”

“N-not really.”

“Sure, Master is popular, but he doesn’t seem to be interested in any particular woman.”

“Is that so?”

“Ah, sorry, I was rambling. Don’t mind me.”

“Alright…”

When the boy—who was as tall as Anton’s waist—replied, Anton smirked and patted him on the head. Then, they went upstairs.

“Here.”

Afterwards, Anton proceeded to knock on the door, and without waiting for a reply, he opened it.

“Let’s go in.”

“Hey, Anton, what’s wrong?”

“You have a guest.”

“For me…?”

Anton turned to Kingston and jutted at the room with his chin.

“…Did I have an appointment scheduled?”

The guild master was checking something inside the room.

“Alright, do come in.”

“E-excuse me…”

When the guild master lifted his head, a fine young boy with a mop of silver hair greeted his eyes.

“…”

The guild master froze. Even his mind crashed.

“…”

“Uhm…”

“…”

“My name is Kingston Westmont.”

“…I, I see…”

—Her child, or so to speak.

“Have a seat.”

Kingston sat down on the sofa while Eric stood behind him.

Although he wasn’t saying anything out loud, Eric was flustered. After all, the guild master looked just like Kingston!

—No way, is this guy…?

While Eric remained expressionless, his mind was in turmoil

The man who sat across from Kingston began to speak.

“My name is Lewis. I’m the guild master. What brings you here?”

“Eh?”

“Did you come here to make a request?”

“Uh, request…?”

Kingston desperately thought about what to say next. He never thought he’d be asked for a request.

Regardless, he knew—that person, Lewis Patchett, was his father.

“I want you to find someone.”

“…Who?”

“…”

“Please tell me their name and characteristics.”

“—Uhm, silver hair, tall, and black eyes.”

“…And his name is?”

“Lewis.”

“…Is that all?”

“Eh?”

“Are those his only features?”

“Uh, he also wears glasses.”

“…I’m sorry, but we can’t possibly accept that request. Please consult another guild.”

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***T/N: Lol hang in there Kingston…

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