Becoming a god starts with enhancing fire arrows.

Orion's office was much warmer than the rest of the office.

Three cups of steaming Yawan black tea were placed on the wooden table in front of the sofa.

Paril picked up the teacup tray with both hands, leaned over to take a small sip of black tea, and quickly pulled her head back.

Then he blew air into the teacup.

Rhodes also picked up the tray and savored the flavor of the black tea.

Orion chuckled and said, "Congratulations on joining the guild as an elite adventurer at such a young age."

Rhodes also spoke politely in the same old way, starting with "I am not very capable" and ending with "it was just a fluke", interspersed with some thanks and reminiscence.

"Could I have another drink?" Paril asked in a low voice.

Orion nodded readily. He wasn't in a hurry to get to the point; he thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Rhodes.

From the history of the continent of Hize to which tavern in the town has the best wine, the two seemed to have an endless conversation.

Rhodes then steered the conversation back to the Adventurers' Guild: "I met Vanessa when I was collecting my badge just now."

Orion nodded: "Vanessa is one of the best among the younger generation in Phil."

"She's only ten years older than you, and I heard she'll be going to headquarters to take the chief adventurer exam within three years."

"Chief-level" is the title for the fifth level of adventurers.

In the three major human cities, once you reach this level, you are qualified to serve as a general in the army.

"So Vanessa is also working for the guild now?"

"No, not at all." Orion shook his head. "First of all, let's be clear: joining a guild and serving in a guild are different."

"Once you pass the test and become an adventurer recognized by the guild, you've joined the Adventurers' Guild."

"You can take on quests and earn rewards through the guild, and the guild won't restrict you too much; it's just like having an extra layer of identity."

"Working in a guild is like having a job, like me."

Orion gestured to himself with his right hand:

"I'm just an ordinary person, I don't have the ability to become an adventurer, but I still work for the guild."

It means that joining a guild is like taking a certification exam, and getting a job in a guild is like finding a job.

Easy to understand.

Rhodes had no questions.

Orion then talked about Vanessa: "Vanessa doesn't have any specific position in the guild; it's just that the higher-ups decided to let her join the council because of her strong personal abilities."

"In addition, she has a deep affection for Phil Town, so she has been helping out in the guild and handling various affairs."

"By the way, although the acting mayor is now in charge of some of the guild's affairs, the council also takes on a considerable portion of the work."

Rhodes listened very attentively.

He knew in his heart that Director Orion must have something to discuss with him today.

But if the other party doesn't speak, it's awkward for me to speak either.

It wasn't until Paril raised her teacup again, asking the staff to refill it for the eleventh time, that Orion finally looked a little pained.

He coughed twice and said, "Rhodes, the violent explosion that happened in the guild a few days ago must have been related to you, right?"

Seeing that Orion finally spoke, Rhodes also became serious: "That's right, Chairman Stanley tried to attack me back then."

He readily admitted it.

The fact that the other party could ask such a question suggests that they must know something inside.

Orion's suspicions were confirmed. After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "So, the pleasure-seeking mayor of Phoenix was an imposter from the beginning?"

When he asked this question, he stared intently at Rhodes, as if searching for an answer.

Rhodes nodded: "As far as I know, he was replaced for almost ten years."

"Ten years...?"

Orion's gaze was somewhat unfocused as he leaned back on the sofa, muttering to himself.

a long time.

He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Okay, I understand."

Rhodes felt as if the white-haired old man in front of him had suddenly aged decades.

Seeing his expression, I realized he needed some peace and quiet, so I didn't disturb him any further and pulled Paril, who was frantically drinking tea, away.

......

The sound of two people talking could be heard coming from the wooden staircase of the inn.

Paril's face was contorted with pain: "Lord Rhodes, I might be dying soon."

"Yeah?"

"I don't know why my stomach feels so full."

"Really? You really don't know why?"

"Did I drink too much black tea? But that black tea was really delicious." Paril smacked her lips with a grim expression. "The aroma was different when it first entered my mouth and when I swallowed it. It was so amazing!"

As she was speaking, her expression suddenly changed: "No, I'm going to throw up if I say another word."

He's truly a reincarnation of a water bucket.

Rhodes was both annoyed and amused.

Upon entering his double room, he saw Ivyra sitting in a chair, surrounded by disassembled heavy armor and the greatsword.

She picked up a shoulder blade and carefully wiped it clean.

Upon seeing the two enter, he asked, "Why are you only just getting back?"

Paril pointed excitedly at Avira with one hand, while constantly tugging at Rhodes with the other.

"Did the little brat get poisoned and rendered mute after picking up random things and eating them?" Avira wondered.

"I think she meant to ask why you're here," Rhodes said with a smile, acting as the translator.

Paril nodded repeatedly.

"Hmph, what?"

"Can't I come into your room?" Avira asked, her head held high, her long, flowing golden hair falling loose.

"I had nothing to do in my room, so I came to check on how my sword song practice was going."

"By the way, let's take a look at your test results."

Rhodes pointed at Paril: "Senior level."

He then pointed to himself: "Elite level."

"What?!" Avira looked at her incredulously.

"How could a half-baked mage and a priest who only knows how to eat get such a high ranking?"

"Did you bribe the interviewer?"

Avira has a clear understanding of her own strength. Even if she is unwilling to participate in the Adventurers' Guild's rating, she knows that she is slightly stronger than other elite warriors.

That's why I don't understand why Rhodes, who has just acquired melee combat skills, would receive an elite rating.

Is it because humanity's strength has gradually weakened, leading to a decrease in the rating standards for adventurers?

"What are you talking about?" Rhodes feigned displeasure. "Paril is a priest who has mastered the fireball spell."

"And what about you?"

"Me?" Rhodes answered the question with his actions.

He began to chant a sword song, and drew his rapier with his right hand.

Avira immediately understood, picked up her heavy sword and stood up.

Rhodes suddenly increased his speed and charged forward with a diagonal, dancing move.

So fast!

Avira slightly rotated the greatsword, using the blade to block the light, airy attack.

The pure white light from Rhodes' rapier flowed through his hand, using the greatsword as a bridge, and then a wave of numbness and weakness washed over his wrist, almost causing him to drop the greatsword.

Avira then looked Rhodes up and down seriously: "Your talent for improving magic can not only be applied to fire arrows, but you can even improve sword songs?"

"Then look." Rhodes ended his sword song and sheathed his rapier.

Only Avira remained in the room, muttering softly, "Humans are such a strange race..."