I Became the Guardian of Big Shots in the Game

A dignified woman he was meeting for the first time.
Perhaps because she wore glasses, her impression seemed even stiffer.
“Hello. I’m Ailey, the administrative officer directly under the Serdin Mayor’s Office.”
“Yes, hello.”
An administrative officer directly under the mayor is practically the same as a deputy mayor.
Ethan couldn’t guess why such a high-ranking person had come in person.
‘Did I do something wrong?’
Looking back, he hadn’t done anything wrong.
Recently, he had stayed at home, exercising and receiving education.
Ailey, who was scanning Ethan up and down like a scanner.
Slightly lifted her glasses and.
Took out an angular envelope from her inner pocket and handed it to him.
“The mayoral election was completed yesterday. The mayor succeeded in his fourth term, and there will be an inauguration ceremony and banquet this afternoon.”
The front of the envelope read:
[Mayor’s Inauguration Ceremony Invitation]
“This is an invitation to the inauguration ceremony. Please attend in neat attire.”
“Me?”
“Who else would it be? New aide, Mr. Ethan.”
Only then remembering that he had been appointed as an aide, Ethan.
Was about to show a dumbfounded expression but suppressed it with his composure stat.
“I understand. Thank you for coming all the way here.”
“Yes, then excuse me.”
Ailey, who turned and left the mansion, recalled her first impression of Ethan.
The tragedy at the Free Market that came in this morning.
He didn’t look like the kind of man who would do such a thing.
‘But what if even that gentle-looking expression was all a mask?’
Thinking that, goosebumps ran all over her body.
“No way.”
If someone had such great acting skills.
Wouldn’t it be more honorable and profitable to dominate the theater district in the capital than to be the underworld boss?
Ailey muttered that it was nonsense and shook her head.
“Well, still. Better than that Michel bastard.”
At least his eyes weren’t as dull as Michel’s.
Not entirely favorable, but.
Not hostile either.
Ailey intended to watch the new aide with such an attitude.
*
“Neat clothes?”
He fails from the outfit already.
Ethan had no outerwear except for the clothes he was wearing when he first came to his senses in this world and the neat clothes he bought with Levi last time.
The unwanted position of aide.
On top of that, the mayor’s close associate came in person and hinted that he must attend the banquet.
‘I don’t want to go.’
An inexplicable rebellious spirit began to grow little by little.
‘This is all because of that inspector.’
Ethan only intended to buy Hwarin and leave.
But because the inspector caused a commotion, he was lumped together with Enfield.
He had no choice but to help subdue him.
And then what do you know.
He was luckier than expected and succeeded in neutralizing Enfield.
As a result, it seems the mayor mistook him for someone great.
“Sigh.”
As he was contemplating using the plausible and effective method of feigning illness.
“Ethan-nim. We’ve returned.”
Just then, Levi and the servants returned.
“I’m terribly sorry for leaving the mansion without notice.”
“These things happen. Nothing unusual happened while you were out, right?”
“Yes, thanks to your concern.”
Since they all looked a bit tired.
Ethan told them to go rest while fiddling with the envelope.
“Ethan-nim, excuse me, but what you’re holding…”
“This? It’s an invitation to the mayor’s inauguration ceremony and banquet. Someone from city hall came and gave it to me earlier.”
“Oh my, really?”
Levi’s face suddenly lit up.
“Is there any guidance about accompanying guests?”
“Huh? Just a moment. There is, no limit on accompanying guests.”
“Ethan-nim, if it’s not too presumptuous, could you take me as your accompanying guest?”
“You want to go?”

“Of course, the center of Serdin. There’s rarely a chance to enter the World Tree.”
Ethan pointed to the giant tree visible in the center of the city through the window.
“The city hall is inside that?”
“That’s right. Because it was originally an elven city, they say various facilities remain inside the World Tree. The Serdin City Hall inherited and uses those facilities as is. So it’s difficult for non-officials to enter…”
From around that point, Ethan couldn’t hear Levi’s explanation.
‘If I play this right, I might be able to get a hidden piece now that’s usually only obtainable in the late game?’
The most valuable hidden piece in Serdin sleeps underground in the World Tree.
However, in , there were conditions for entering the World Tree.
Not just city hall officials being able to enter like now.
There was a condition that you could only enter after clearing all the set story.
But if he could just formally enter the World Tree with an invitation.
Even if he couldn’t find it.
‘Can’t I just search while going in and out with aide qualifications?’
The him who was complaining about getting caught up in troublesome business was nowhere to be seen.
‘Alright. Let’s give it a try.’
Only the future aide who firmly resolved to attend the inauguration ceremony and banquet remained.
“…Ethan-nim?”
“Hm? Sorry. I was just thinking for a moment.”
“If it’s an official event held by the city, nobles will participate too. That means a neat outfit will be required.”
“Right. They said to attend in neat attire.”
Something immediately necessary came up.
“I should get a suit made for this occasion.”
“Malos, prepare the carriage right away.”
Malos, who thought he could rest a bit now, hurriedly readied the carriage.
The destination was the Free Market.
“Let’s go, Ethan-nim.”
*
The Serdin Free Market where nothing is lacking.
The two visited a high-end clothing store.
They intended to buy suitable clothes for the banquet.
A custom-tailored suit would not only be expensive but also take too long to pick up today.
But.
“No, no. I can’t give such common ready-made products to this customer. I can make it for you right away. Now, could you turn around so I can take your measurements?”

Even though it looked quite backed up with reservations.
The shop owner treated Ethan and Levi like VVVIP.
Giving them top priority service.
Strangely, even customers whose orders were pushed back.
Didn’t complain much and turned their heads away.
“All done. If you could wait just 30 minutes…”
“30 minutes?”
‘That fast?’
Ethan unconsciously asked again at the unbelievably short time, but.
“I-I’m sorry. 20 minutes! It will be done in 20 minutes.”
Saying he could finish even faster, he bowed repeatedly and.
Rushed inside.
‘A custom-tailored suit can be done this quickly? 20 minutes including Levi’s dress?’
Something was strange, but there was no reason to refuse if they’d do it quickly.
Ethan decided to look around the Free Market with Levi during the remaining time.
As they were leisurely sightseeing.
“The vegetables brought in today are very fresh. Please take some.”
“This is freshly butchered beef. We also have pork, and here’s some well-cured ham.”
“Try an apple. It’s super sweet!”
Every store they passed actively showed them goods.
If they tried to pass saying they didn’t intend to buy.
They immediately ran over and pressed bags full of goods into his hands.
When he inevitably took out his wallet to pay.
They hurriedly waved their hands.
“No, no need for money.”
“Your thoughts are enough.”
“Stay strong! We’re rooting for you!”
‘?’
Finding people’s reactions strange, he asked Levi.
“I think everyone is congratulating you on becoming an aide, Ethan-nim.”
“Was the position of aide that high?”
For merchants to try so hard to look good.
And even press a handful of bribes into his hand.
‘It’s not all bad.’
Ethan started to reconsider.

His appointment as aide, which he had only been skeptical about.
After going around once, they returned to the clothing store.
The custom-made clothes were already prepared.
“Would you like to try them on to see if there’s any discomfort?”
Ethan and Levi each entered and exited the changing rooms.
And.
“Ethan-nim, it suits you so well!”
Levi also looked at Ethan dressed in a white formal suit from various angles and rejoiced.
“It suits you well too, Levi.”
Their image with Levi on his arm was reflected in the mirror.
The black dress contrasting with the white suit matched well like a couple.
“Really? Thank you.”
Seeing Levi smiling brightly and happily.
He wanted to buy her more clothes.
*
In the afternoon as the sun was setting.
Tom, who had put on his formal uniform just in case.
Habitually put tobacco in his mouth and was about to light it but stopped.
“Should have smoked one before putting this on.”
Though the regret was great.
Thinking work comes first, he put the tobacco back in its case.
“Ahem, hem.”
“Stop hinting, Rudy. How did the investigation go?”
Rudy, also in inspector uniform, shook his head.
“Couldn’t find anything.”
“Your evaluation is about to go down again.”
“I’m glad you’re removing me from the next bureau chief recommendation. I’ll try to achieve even poorer results.”
“Enough joking. Was the information wrong?”
Among the information secured by the Inspection Bureau.
Even the locations of the five organizations’ bases in Serdin were included.
No matter how experienced these underworld organization guys are.
When their hideout is raided, they’re bound to leave something behind.
“The information was certain. There were traces of battle at the scene… No, traces of indiscriminate massacre.”
“So nothing was left at the hideouts?”
“That’s right.”
The more they talked, the more desperately Tom craved tobacco.
“What a headache. Is this the work of the one who pushed out Roan in an instant?”
“It’s a bit different from Roan. Back then, locals cooperated in Roan’s arrest, but this time, the atmosphere is that no one is cooperating with the Inspection Bureau.”
“Huh, what a mysterious fellow.”
A boss of the underworld that exploited merchants structurally stand up to protect.
No matter how you think about it, isn’t that an impossible relationship?
“Shall we depart soon?”
“Let’s do that.”
Since they came all the way to Serdin, they can’t just go back empty-handed.
Inspector General Tom decided to attend the inauguration ceremony to build friendships with local influential people and gather information.
Luckily, he was invited by the mayor too.
“Speaking of the inauguration, I just remembered. That young man from before. It seems he’s been appointed as the new mayoral aide. The rumors are all over the streets.”
“Yes, well. He was a brave young man. Must have had quite a knack for work too.”
“We’ll be able to meet him at the ceremony, right?”
“I suppose so.”
Tom’s heart raced for the first time in a while.
Though Rudy, whom he had carefully chosen, was also an outstanding talent.
He felt something a little different from that man named Ethan.
Completely different from ordinary people who crave success and wealth.
A truly unique man.
Taking a small step solely for justice.
He targeted the back of a dark mage that even paladins hesitate to approach.
That was certainly a courageous act.
Despite taking such a risk, he didn’t demand compensation or steal anything from the councilor’s mansion.
Didn’t he take the slave away saying he would pay the proper price and free her?
“I really hope to meet him.”
For some unknown reason.
He felt like he would be able to talk well with him.
*
Around the time when the sun had sunk halfway into the horizon.
A carriage was rushing towards Serdin with the sun at its back.
Despite the severe jolting.
The passenger, far from scolding the coachman, urged him to go faster.
“Miss…”
“Don’t worry, Garfield. Everything will be fine.”
The girl with a worried expression.
Said as she gently held the elderly butler’s hand.
“It will be fine.”