Visited where?" one friend asked.
Pax exhaled slowly through his nose as if savoring the moment. "He went to a place called… the Adventurer Guild."
The effect was immediate. Chairs scraped against floors as patrons leaned closer from several tables away.
"The what?"
"Adventurer… what is that?"
"I've never heard of it."
Pax grinned wider; he had them right where he wanted them. "It's a brand new establishment," he said, infusing his voice with mystery.
"A place where people can post difficult, dangerous,tasks and have powerful Warriors complete them. A hub for missions, hunts, retrievals… anything you can't manage yourself."
Another voice piped up from nearby: "So like hiring mercenaries?"
Pax wagged a finger playfully. "Better! Much better! Unlike mercenaries, the Adventurer Guild regulates everything,fixed rates, fair payment, guaranteed completion. No scams or cheating; everything is recorded."
