Inside a luxurious room, Jacob sat in front of a four-meter-tall giant who had a Senior Grandmaster Alchemist Badge on his chest. He was not burly and had a lean-built look like a scholar. He was the Guild Leader of this branch, Curtis!
It was his first time seeing a giant as an alchemist since these guys mostly liked to fight, but it didn't mean they were muscle brains. On the contrary, the giants were very intelligent, and if they put their minds to something, they would never give up until they achieved what they wanted.
Furthermore, having an aptitude to be an alchemist means this giant's element fall under sorcery, which was quite rare for a giant.
Nevertheless, Jacob wasn't here to mull over how a giant was an alchemist, but he was here to convince this guy to summon the Basic Elder Grandmaster here for him. The Elf alchemist was also standing on a side with an anxious yet anticipation expression on her beautiful face.
"How may I address you, Mr.?" Curtis politely spoke while looking at the 'barbarian' with a scrutinized gaze. He was shocked when he heard this barbarian had a Rune Artificer Legacy and wanted to exchange it for the help of Elder Grandmaster.
It would be a lie to say he was thinking Jacob was a scam, but he knew it was also highly unlikely because this wasn't a place where a scammer could come and go as he pleased. So, he decided to see for himself if this guy was the real deal, and if it turned out to be a bluff, this barbarian would regret his very existence!
"I'm Nobody. You can call me such if you like." Jacob coolly replied without any hint of apprehension on his face despite sitting in front of an Epic-tier-5 giant.
Curtis didn't dwell on the topic since it didn't matter and got right to the main point with a stern look, "Very well, Mr. Nobody. It came to my attention that you have a legacy of Rune Artificer. May I inquire where you get it? You do know that only a member of Alchemy Guild could have this knowledge, and any none personal will be dealt with by the law of Alchemy Guild for having this knowledge and not handing it back to the Guild even if they found it in wildness!"
Jacob didn't even flinch and coolly replied, "I'm going to say it one time, don't try these tricks or trust me, you will regret it your entire life. If you still want to talk law, how about we call White Sage and let it read clause number 509 and 820? But at that time, I will leave, and you will never be able to find me again. So, think carefully about what you say next. Your entire future depends on it, after all."
Curtis's expression instantly warped when he heard Jacob's words, and a hint of shock flashed past his eyes, 'Is he a Guild Leader as well? Then why did he need my help to contact the Elder Grandmaster, and he's even sharing that he has the legacy of rune artificer?'
Curtis clearly knew what Jacob just implicates by clause number 509 and 820, but this also made him even more confused since these clauses could only be available to a Guild Leader of a branch or a Senior Grandmaster.
But if this barbarian was really a Senior Grandmaster, then why was he hiding his identity to meet him? He could just directly go to the Elder Grandmaster, and he was sure she wouldn't reject a meeting with me after hearing what he was offering.
Yet, he was finding an intermediary instead and even offering the same legacy as compensation. He found it extremely absurd and thought this guy was a lunatic!
But when he looked at those cold amber eyes, he felt a strange fear creeping into his spine. As a giant, his sensitivity toward danger was top-notch, and this barbarian gave him the highest dangerous feeling that only top combatants could give.
So, he knew messing with him would not be a wise choice, and like the dumbfounded elf, he decided not to become greedy and take what he could get.
He then smiled stiffly and said, "Very well, I will rely on your message to Regional Guild Leader, but I need some kind of proof, or the Guild Leader might punish me for talking nonsense. You can understand this, right, Mr. Nobody?"
Jacob was expecting this, "Call her on projection, and I'll handle the rest. My time is precious; make it quick."
'This arrogant!' Curtis cussed inwardly, but he wasn't going to do just what Jacob asked like a lackey, "About my compensation?"
This was the main thing he wanted, as he knew once Jacob came in contact with the Elder Grandmaster, he might no longer need him, or worse, the Elder Grandmaster might not even let him have a part of that legacy.
He was doing all this so he could get a piece of that legacy as he already knew what Jacob had offered that elf to contact him, so he was sure Jacob would do the same because this looked nothing but an act of desperation.
"Oh, compensation? You also want the knowledge of Rune Artificer, right?" Jacob coolly asked.
Curtis's eyes shimmered with longing, and he nodded, "Yes! And I can even pay you for acquiring the knowledge up to the Elder Grandmaster Rank!"
Jacob's lips curled up in disdain, "Heh, what can you offer me to buy Elder Grandmaster Rank knowledge of a profession like Rune Artificer? Let's not get ahead of ourselves."
Curtis was really lost for words as he knew Jacob was stating the fact, and he never expected he would feel jealous and inferior to a barbarian in his life.
"I'll give you Grandmaster-level knowledge and her Master-level knowledge. This should be enough for your trouble. Now don't waste my time and contact the Elder Grandmaster!" Jacob coldly stated.
Curtis felt somewhat regretful, but he knew if he pushed his luck anymore, he might really not get anything, and he was getting that knowledge virtually for free.
If anything, he seemed to be the one scamming the barbarian, so he quickly contacted the Elder Grandmaster and didn't notice the hidden ridicule in Jacob's eyes!
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