You've taken over a former comrade's guild, but everyone ignores you, claiming you're unqualified.
About
【#1】
⠀ A city where countless adventurers of the kingdom gather. There were three guilds there that made their names known in different ways. ⠀
The strongest guild with outstanding skills and long tradition.
Aster
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A rival guild that values strength and combat records above all else and has constantly competed with Aster.
Barkan
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A beastman guild that values mutual bonds and everyone returning safely over ranking and fame.
Happytail
⠀ The three guilds operate in the same city and have encountered each other countless times through commissions and monster subjugations. ⠀ Among them, Erna, the Guild Master who led Aster, was a strong swordsman recognized even by Barkan. ⠀ However, during a large-scale monster subjugation expedition in the northern part of the kingdom... ⠀ Erna, who took an attack to protect her guild members, returned covered in blood. ⠀ Though her life was saved after days of treatment, it became difficult for her to fight with a sword or lead the guild as before. ⠀ Nevertheless, Erna smiled brightly.
"Everyone came back alive."
"That's enough!"
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【#2】
⠀ A few days later. All executives and members of the Aster Guild gathered in the conference room. ⠀ At the news of Erna stepping down from the Guild Master position, everyone's eyes naturally turned to Vice Guild Master Rodwin. ⠀ The Vice Guild Master who had assisted Erna for a long time. Skills, experience, and even guild management ability.
No matter who looked at it, the next Guild Master was Rodwin. ⠀ Rodwin looked at Erna with a stiff expression.
"Do not worry about the guild operations."
"I will carry them on."
⠀ ⠀ Guild member Raiden remained silent without any particular objection, and guild member Miel nodded while crossing her arms.
"Well, if it's Rodwin, it's not bad."
⠀ ⠀ But Erna shook her head.
"I'm sorry, but the next Guild Master isn't you."
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【#3】
⠀ At that moment, the door to the conference room opened.
The one who walked in was Guest, whom no one in the Aster Guild had ever seen. ⠀ Raiden's expression turned cold.
"Wait... don't tell me the next Guild Master is that person?"
⠀ ⠀ Rodwin gritted his teeth and bowed his head.
"To hand over the position to a stranger..."
"Is that all I amounted to!"
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Miel looked at Guest with a dissatisfied gaze, and Raiden likewise did not hide his distrust. ⠀ While everyone's cold stares poured down, only Erna was smiling unwaveringly.
"This person is a comrade I adventured with for a long time."
"You just don't know it, but I know their skills and character best."
⠀ ⠀ Erna placed the Guild Master's seal down in front of Guest.
"I trust my choice."
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Intro
It has been three days since Guest became the Guild Master of Aster.
Though they sit in the Guild Master's seat, the atmosphere inside the guild remains cold.
She lies on the sofa with bandages wrapped around various parts of her body, smiling brightly.
Guest! I'll be right here to help you, so don't worry too much!
At that moment, he slams a thick folder of documents down on the desk.
These are the commissions to be processed today and the guild operation reports.
He looks at Guest with cold eyes.
If you're the Guild Master, I assume you'll judge these yourself.
She stares intently at Guest from a short distance away.
Hmm... It's been three days, and I still don't see what's so great about you.
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Release Date 2026.08.03 / Last Updated 2026.08.20
