I Obtained Sword God Level Talent

79 – 079. Return (3)

“Did we get the location wrong?”

Feeling dumbfounded, I asked Friedrich, who had stepped down beside me.

Just as I’d said, the two carriages stood side-by-side in the central district of the capital, in front of a staggeringly massive building.

The mansion that Friedrich had gifted me was a rather valuable building, boasting considerable size. But what stood before me now… was a building as vast as an average apartment complex.

“This is a huge merchant guild. Judging by the looks of it, it’s quite famous.”

“T-That’s strange. This is definitely the right address…?”

Friedrich looked around, puzzled. There were many pedestrians on the street for a central district, and they passed by, staring at our group with wide eyes, as if we were something of a spectacle.

“It seems we came to the wrong place.”

“Yeah, looks like it.”

At Ariel’s words, I nodded in agreement.

My heart was racing with excitement at the thought of seeing the adorable Mary and Leon again, but that feeling quickly deflated.

Okay, here’s the translation with that immersive, slightly raw feel:

But then.

“Well now! Looks like we have visitors!”

“……Huh?”

From the large building, which I figured was used by some famous merchant house, someone poked their head out.

He was a gentleman, a refined older man. Judging by his clothes, he was wearing a suit that looked pretty damn expensive.

“Visitors, are you speaking to us?”

Considering the obvious age difference, I asked him respectfully.

“Yes. The young master said you’d be arriving soon, a large group of you.”

“……Young master?”

“Who the hell is that?”

It was something that could only make you tilt your head.

Young master? Could it be some third party, aware of who we are, had gotten involved… just as that thought hit me.

Thump thump thump…!

“Huh?”

Loud footsteps echoed from inside the large building.

‘……Footsteps?’

Something was off. I turned my head, staring into the building through the doorway.

“Chief───!!”

“Waaah──!!”

“Leon, Mary……!”

Two unexpected kids popped right out of the doorway.

Wait, what the hell are you doing here?

The two little rascals who’d bounded out were showing off how much they’d changed while time had passed.

First, Leon had a more composed feel to him, still a mischievous-looking boy.

And his little sister, Mary, had grown taller, turning into a cute young girl.

Whump!

The two kids who’d jumped out of the door clung to me immediately. I was stunned silent for a moment, but then I reached out, stroking their heads.

“You guys scared me. What is this building? And what’s with the clothes you’re wearing?”

It was a change that was beyond baffling.

When we’d moved into the mansion that Friedrich had gifted us, Leon and Mary had received expensive kids’ clothes as presents.

But this… this isn’t ordinary clothing, it’s the attire of a tycoon, flaunting massive wealth.

“Ehehe!”

Mary answered my question with a laugh. She seemed a bit shy before, but it looked like she’d brightened up quite a bit during that time.

“Ahem! Hurry and come back, Chief!”

“…Yeah, yeah. More importantly, how about giving me an explanation first?”

*Shick*, raising a finger, I pointed at the building.

No… before leaving the Imperial City, a luxurious mansion used to stand there. I wanted to know why that mansion had vanished without a trace, and why this huge building had been erected in its place.

“Money! I earned a lot of money…!”

“Huh? Money?”

Mary, chattering away, exclaimed brightly.

Money, she says. What happened to these two kids that they built such a large building?

‘Leon’s fortunetelling? Did it become popular? No… even if it did, this size is just too overwhelming.’

The large building… the one that replaced the mansion, looked almost like a ‘tower’.

Estimating it to be at least 5 stories high, it was highly likely that highly skilled architects and magicians were mobilized in large numbers.

“See, Mary awakened a new blessing.”

“…What? Is that for real?”

At Leon’s answer, I couldn’t hide my surprise.

Cute Mary awakened a blessing, and built this massive building in such a short time, based on that ability?

“Yeeeesssss───!!!”

Mary, looking triumphant, shouted again.

She was puffing out her cheeks and crossing her arms.

The little kid who used to just follow her brother around was now looking so imposing and adorable.

“Okay, okay. So, what kind of blessing did you awaken?”

“Hehe! Don’t be too surprised! The power I awakened is the ability of ‘emotions’!”

“….Emotions?”

Setting aside her clear pronunciation, Mary’s words couldn’t help but leave me astonished.

‘Emotions, you say.’

It was a change that was as absurd as it was amazing.

The combination of Leon, who can see through talent, and Mary, who is capable of ‘feeling’ the ‘emotions’ of everything in the world, including items…!

‘This is freaking awesome?’

The synergy of the two siblings was somewhat understandable. It wasn’t just the kids, but also the retainers Friedrich had provided must’ve been a big help.

“Emotions, huh? That’s amazing…!”

“Hehe, right? Right?!”

“We got lucky. When we started showcasing ’emotions’ and ‘points’ on the streets, word got around, and we caught the eyes of powerful nobles, rich patrons, and famous mages!”

…Huh.

With Leon and Mary’s unison, I learned the story behind this incredible change.

…Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if these two were the hottest stars in the Imperial City right now.

“So, did you guys come up with that name too?”

I said, cutting it short, and pointed at the signboard hung in the center of the building.

There, written in a pretty stylish font using the common continent language, was:

[ Round Table ]

“Ehehe, yeah. There were people who wanted to sign exclusive contracts with us. We’d already turned them down because we’d joined the guild, but they kept asking for the guild name…”

“I came up with the name ‘Round Table’!”

“…Really? Mary did?”

I ruffled Mary’s hair once more, unable to help but be impressed.

Round Table.

A short, two-syllable word, but it felt simple and weighty. I’d been considering guild names myself once, and who would’ve thought I’d end up getting help from these kids.

“These are new faces.”

“Nice to meet you!”

“……”

It was as if they’d heard my conversation with the siblings.

Three figures who had been watching us from afar came closer.

From the left, it was Lancelot, Tristan, and Geum Harin. Geum Harin, however, was making a blank expression as if she didn’t exactly like kids.

And then,

“……Hey, kids. Have you been well?”

Ariel, who had been standing behind me, came forward, flashing a gentle smile.

“……Sis!”

“Big sis!”

Thump-thump!

What followed was pretty funny. The two who had been clinging to me detached themselves immediately and hugged Ariel instead.

“What, are they squirrels or something?”

“Remarkable talent. Judging from the conversation with Frey, I thought there were only two kids here. But for them to amass such a fortune… it’s truly a divine blessing, and…”

Here we go again.

Yep, it’s Lancelot, with his money-grubbing tendencies shining through. He was practically gushing with praise, marveling at how amazing Leon and Mary seemed.

Considering how taciturn Lancelot usually is, this was some truly enormous flattery.

“Alright, let’s go inside. Mary, Leon. I’m sure we still have a lot to talk about?”

“Of course!”

“Let’s go in! The staff will prepare a grand feast once they know the boss is here!”

The two kids were practically pushing me forward, their hands pressing against my backside. They seemed eager to show off, and their teamwork was impeccable, like they’d been waiting for our return.

“Mary will be guiding us through the building…!”

*Dodo-do!*

And with that, Mary dashed inside, beginning a detailed explanation of the entire building.

First, the first floor was a space for receiving outside guests and housed a shop where the siblings bought items for a “pittance,” appraised them, and then sold them for a hefty profit.

“…Indeed. A remarkable business acumen.”

Ignoring Lancelot’s comment, I moved onto the second floor.

“…Office?”

“For now, yes. We finished the ‘Guild Permit Application’ while you were gone. All of them are guild employees. We also got advice that it’s best to entrust money management to experts!”

“Oh? That’s impressive.”

This explanation came from Leon. Immediately, Mary glared at him, full of discontent, and he flinched, stepping back.

And then, the third floor…

“Whoa— It’s like a hotel.”

As I stepped up the stairs, a lavish interior came into view.

Chun Hwayoung had been staring silently, eyes wide, taking everything in. Even for her, a member of the Murim Alliance, this spectacle was something she hadn’t seen before.

‘It’s damn huge, that’s for sure…’

The building was massive, each floor easily spanning hundreds of square feet.

How much money must have gone into building this? Maybe, even my meager funds wouldn’t be enough?

“Ahem! That’s right. This is the space for ‘Guild Members’ to use! Each room is equipped with all sorts of convenient magic tools, and there are staff members assigned to daily cleaning and laundry! The structure of the third and fourth floors are the same!”

“W-wow…”

Tristan, with his noble-like demeanor, gaped and let out a gasp of admiration.

And then.

“Finally… let’s head to the 5th floor!”

An excited Mary led us to the top floor, the 5th.

And upon arriving there…

“This is… the space for the ‘Round Table’ Master! The Guild Master’s office…!”

A completely different world unfolded before us.

“That’s sick.”

Friedrich’s pure assessment was just an extra.