An imposing building stood on a wide, empty street. Normally, this street would be full of people coming and going, brimming with vitality, but because of the rain, today it was empty. At the front of the building there was a large door, which today was closed, with a sign above the arch of the door that read, "guilds union of adventurers". Next to the large door, there was a smaller one, which was normally used by the guild staff, but in cases like today, where the rain was falling heavily, everyone was allowed to use it.
Soon, hurried footsteps in the rain approached the door. A young man covered by a hood and clearly soaked by the rain approached the door with light steps. With obvious haste, the young man pushed the door and entered. Inside, all kinds of people could be seen chatting while eating and drinking beer, and few of them directed a glance at him.
The young man headed toward the large counter located at the back of the hall. It was a large counter with many receptionists and one or two male receptionists. The young man stopped in front of one in particular and finally spoke: "I am here to deliver the completed request for the collection of blood grass and 50-year-old ginseng."
The silver-haired receptionist directed a look at him that was somewhere between contempt and indifference. "All right, Feicui Long, put it here on the tray, you will be given 3 silver coins." Feicui Long quickly gave his thanks, ignoring the look, and took the money.
But just as he was about to speak to see if there was another request and then leave, the receptionist spoke first and said: "Feicui Long, it is no longer necessary for you to return. According to the new leader of the city-fortress of Vienna branch of the guilds union of, your permit to be an adventurer will be removed."
Feicui Long, astonished, quickly spoke: "But I have recently completed all the requests…"
The receptionist then spoke: "I am sorry, but according to the union's regulations, adventurers registered directly in the union need to advance in rank within a maximum period of 7 years if they do not have a group, and you have already reached that limit. There is nothing that can be done." Feicui Long, shocked, desperate, and saddened, could only leave with his money through the same door he had entered.