When the second unit refused to cooperate, Roland decided to hold an inter-unit meeting.
The purpose of the meeting was not only to give orders from the top, but also to allow them to speak up, thereby encouraging their voluntary participation and fostering a sense of responsibility for the project and a sense of ownership of it.
By having them meet face to face and discuss their opinions in this way, he hoped to reconcile differences in values among the troops, resolve any rifts, and create a sense of solidarity.
When the guild leader called a meeting, the captains and executives of each unit had to respond.
The meeting was attended by the main members of each unit, from the first to the third.
Everyone did a good job of coming together. The topic of the meeting was nothing else. The topic of discussion this time is none other than the management of the "Dungeon of the Demon World," which is currently underway.
Roland glanced meaningfully at Isto, the captain of the second unit, and the others.
Ist and the others pretended not to notice.
Roland had no choice but to proceed with the meeting.
Dorwin, please explain the details.
Yes, sir. We, the Dorwin Squad, have been ordered by the Guild Captain to search for resources in the ''dungeons of the magical world'' that rival the ''mining dungeons'' in terms of profitability. ......
Objection!"
Ist suddenly stood up as if he had been played and began to speak.
''Why are you going to the trouble of developing "The Dungeon of the Demons"? Why don''t we continue to aim for the "mining dungeon" as before?
Ist. Dorwin has not finished explaining. Be seated."
Roland said to him as if he were trying to nudge him.
Ist, however, did not listen to him and continued to talk.
It took some time to get Ist seated.
(You''re a visible staller!).
Ist and the others'' obstruction of the proceedings must have been their intention to end the meeting before anything was decided.
Roland, who was already starting to feel annoyed inside, somehow managed to keep his composure and let the meeting get underway again.
The "Magic Red Rocks"?
Yes, sir. It is a red rock that contains magic power and is extremely durable. It is a red rock that holds magic power and is very durable. The Chimera''s Feather is also available at ....... And in the mine, we also found that the rock of the Demon Red Rock is covered over a large deposit of ore. Even with the "Mine Mining" A skill, it is not possible to dig. To destroy it, you need an average power of 100 or more."
100 in power or ......"
The average adventurer can''t put a scratch on you.
I doubt even a high-ranking Warrior could do it.
So you need a warrior with B class power or higher who can handle a halberd or greatsword, and a support mage who can use "Attack Grant B" or higher. As you know, the dungeon management period is not only for gathering resources in the dungeon, but also for adjusting the status. If you rely only on your power or on support magic to remove the "magic red rocks," your status will be out of adjustment.
"In order to efficiently proceed with the extraction of resources, the cooperation of the first and second units is essential......."
Arik said as if to continue his words.
''Moreover, I found out that by using the skill ''Item Appraisal,'' I can penetrate items buried under the ''Demon Red Rock. So, before the dungeon disappears next month, we urgently need people with the skill of item appraisal and warriors of B class or above.
So, we have three appraisers with the skill "Item Appraisal B" or higher, and warriors with B class (60-80) power. We have concluded that we need about 20 warriors. In order to secure these personnel, I think it would be most appropriate for you to send personnel from Unit 2 ......"
I don''t think our second unit can afford it."
Ist said proddingly.
''I thought your unit was currently on no particular mission, only training?
Roland said as gently as possible, trying not to sound sarcastic.
That''s exactly what we''re busy doing," Roland said gently, trying not to sound sarcastic. Next term, we will take back the "Mining Dungeon" from the "Guardians of the Magic Tree". That''s what we''re training for!"
(Is this guy still using "mining dungeons" as an excuse?)
Roland was inwardly dismayed.
The "Golden Eagle" will focus on the "Dungeon of the Demon World" from now on. That has already been decided. Now that it has been decided, you will follow it.
No, it''s not decided.
Ist, enough. Are you going to disobey the guild leader''s order?"
Arik, who couldn''t help but notice, reproached him.
You mean the order of the head of the guild? Then what about the orders from the former guild leader, Lucius? It was the former guild leader''s intention that the Golden Eagle should form a unit with the primary goal of conquering the dungeon in the mine!
The former guild leader''s intention is ...... Lukius is no longer with us! That''s invalid. Null and void!"
No, it''s not invalid. The former guild leader''s order is still alive!"
The meeting then often became confused over discussions about whether the former guild leader''s order was still alive, whether it conflicted with the current guild leader''s order, which should take precedence over the current guild leader''s order, and how long the former guild leader''s order would remain in effect.
Since the discussion did not settle the issue, the meeting even pulled out the guild constitution and past minutes to discuss this and that.
This was the first time Roland had seen the minutes of a past meeting, and he was horrified by their length and lack of content.
He wondered if they had spent so many endless hours on such an unimportant discussion, and had been engaged in a sterile argument.
(No kidding. ) I was horrified to think that they had spent so many hours arguing about such a trivial issue.
Anyway!"
With a bang, Roland slammed the desk, interrupting the people from speaking.
''We need a chunk of money,'' he said. We need to develop the mine and collect the ''chimera feathers'' by the end of this term. If we can''t do that, we''re going to have to fire some of our adventurers. Can any of these people come up with the money? You wouldn''t, would you?"
In saying this, the istos had to be silenced.
If that''s the case, then stop talking and just get on with the management of the "Dungeon of the Demon World"! After that, we''ll see what happens."
Finally, the members of Unit 2 reluctantly agreed to cooperate in the management of "The Dungeon of the Demon World," and the agenda shifted to how to proceed with the management of the dungeon.
(We finally got down to business: ......)
But Roland was already groggy up to this point, and his ability to think had been completely taken away.
And as for the actual workflow in dungeon management, well...
The second unit''s members did not stop to impose their own convenience.
Ist unabashedly made the following statement.
If you want us to send you personnel, I have a condition.
1. The first unit must leave the dungeon.
2. Transfer of authority to Unit 2
3. No access to the dungeon for the first unit.
4. Replenishment of support mages who can use "Attack Grant".
I ask that you fulfill these requests."
The meeting once again became chaotic, as the members of Unit 1 could not remain silent in the face of the overly ambitious demands of Unit 2.
Dorwin was fed up.
（Dorwin was fed up. It''s started again. The battle for leadership among the units. (I wonder if this will continue even if Roland-san becomes the guild leader.)
Arik, too, was observing Roland''s behavior while he was dealing with the guys from the second unit at Arik.
(Looking at the creation of the new unit in "Guardian of the Magic Tree," Roland is more than capable as a field commander, judging from his achievements in organizing the unit and training new recruits, but he seems to be a bit lax as a manager.)
Even now, Roland is somehow trying to bridge the gap between the first and second units, but he could not deny the feeling that he is being swept away by the insistence of the two units.
Lucius may have been better at laying the groundwork and power struggles.
(I would like to help him somehow, but I can''t just accept the other unit''s claims so easily in front of my subordinates. I had to let Roland handle this situation on his own.)
In other words, I''m not going to cooperate or compromise any further by any means; I''m not going to send a B-class warrior or above, and I''m not going to send a connoisseur. Is that right?"
Roland said, as if to remind us.
(If you refuse to cooperate any longer, we will have no choice but to dismantle Unit 2. ......)
Roland waited for the other party''s response, prepared to dismantle the second unit.
Under the current circumstances," he said, "I''m afraid I have no choice but to do so. But ......"
Here Ist laughed a funny laugh and softened his demeanor a bit.
Yes, that''s right. I am willing to cooperate with you in dispatching people with appraisal skills. We have been wanting to put some effort into the development of appraisal skills as well.
I see. Will you cooperate?"
Roland said, relieved.
(If you can send me an appraiser by the 19th, I can manage to monetize the "Chimera''s Feather" in time.)
However, it will start on the 20th.
The 20th? No, you can''t. That would be too late."
But even so, guild president," he said. We have a predetermined schedule.
That''s true, but ......, then at least start on the 19th. How about that?"
Isto chuckled at this attitude of Roland''s.
(I hear it''s true that they need someone with appraisal skills by the 19th.)
If you are willing to send in the appraisal skill holders to disrupt our schedule, then we would first ask that the first unit vacate the dungeon."
Don''t be silly! Why should we leave?
One of the Arik Corps leaders said bitingly.
We can''t work calmly with the First Corps around."
What the hell?
You guys are always, always, always ......
Hey, relax."
The meeting became disorganized again and was out of control for a while.
It was an hour later when things finally calmed down.
Anyway. We can''t let Arik''s team, which was in charge of the dungeon first, leave. Let''s find a way to cooperate.
Roland said so, but the people of the second unit stubbornly refused to budge, saying, "We have our own positions," and in the end, no decision was reached that day.
In the end, nothing was decided at the meeting except that Unit 2 would cooperate with dungeon management. At least, that''s what we thought.
In a locked anteroom, alone with Dianna, Dianna said to Gilbert, "I''m not sure what you''re talking about.
''That Roland guy still ain''t crying to you, is he?
''Yes,'' he said. I have offered my assistance several times since then.
Hmmm. I see."
Gilbert looks thoughtful as he pokes at his drink.
(Roland must have already lost support from Arik''s unit. ) "I can''t believe he hasn''t given up yet, even though he''s isolated himself this far from the rest of us.
He''s a stubborn son of a b*tc*."
It''s true. Why don''t you just leave it to us? I don''t know what you''re so obsessed with.
Dianna said dismissively.
Roland is going to continue to negotiate with the Second Corps. Roland is going to continue to negotiate with the Second Corps," Dianna said, "and he''s going to propose some conditions, such as dividing the time spent in the dungeon and the area of activity of each unit. He said that he would not accept the evacuation of Arik''s unit from the dungeon.
Okay, then I''ll tell the guys in the second unit to just stick around until the dungeon is cleared."
?" Then won''t negotiations break down and we won''t be able to come to an agreement?"
I don''t want them to get together. Roland and the 2nd Unit must fight with each other for as long as they can, for as long as they can. It''s up to us to help them solve the problem.
Jill had stopped by the "Golden Eagle" before going to the "Dungeon of the Demon World.
(It''s been a while since I''ve been coming to the "Golden Eagle" since I''ve been working at the "Arsenal of Spirits" lately.
Jill walked slowly through the building on purpose, hoping to run into Roland by chance.
(I wonder what Roland-san is doing right now? I wonder if they are busy after all. (Is it indeed a nuisance to go all the way to the guild president''s office?)
As Jill was walking down the hallway thinking about this, she heard a voice talking from the anteroom.
"You know, the head of the guild: ......."
What? Seriously?"
(Guild leader? (Are you talking about Mr. Roland?)
Jill hid behind the entrance and listened.
''So, you know, it looks like the guild leader is about to be fired.
Seriously?"
Yeah, they say he''s isolated among the top brass."
He''s been in office for only a short time, and he''s still a very disappointing guy.
Ha-ha-ha, no.
Well, it''s a fitting end for the investor''s dog.
They were startled by a thud from behind them.
When they turned around, they saw Jill standing there with her fists on the wall, looking furious.
The room, despite its sturdy construction, wobbled for a while, and dust from the ceiling fell in patches.
Hiccup."
Ji, Jill?"
You guys must be pretty good to skip training and talk behind the guild leader''s back.
I''m sorry.
I beg your pardon.
Wait!
Jill stops the members as they are leaving.
''What were you just talking about? Mr. Roland is going to lose his job soon or something. Why do you say such a rootless thing?"
Um, well, you know, ......
I heard a rumor about that. ......
Rumor?" Listen, Mr. Roland will not resign as head of the guild. From now on, do not ever utter such falsehoods. Understood?"
"...... yes."
They nodded their shoulders.
''Now, get your asses to training! Do not speak of anything unnecessary."
Yes, sir.
Jill yelled at them and they left the room as if they were being driven away.
(I can''t believe this happened after not seeing them for a while. Is Mr. Roland isolated? Mr. Roland!)
Roland called the istos back to the guild president''s office to negotiate.
(No more respite. (If we don''t persuade Ist and the others here today, the management of "The Dungeon of the Demon World" will fail.)
By the 19th, I will have someone with appraisal skills dispatched to the "Dungeon of the Demon Realm.
As I said at yesterday''s meeting, we do not intend to dispatch our skilled appraisers until the 20th.
How about these conditions? Arik''s team will be restricted to the "Dungeon of the Demon Realm."
Limit the scope of activities?
Yes, that''s right. If the range of action is restricted so that they do not bat against each other, there should be no problem with two units being in the same dungeon. For example, the first unit will not enter the 12th level. The second unit would not enter level 11, and so on.
That doesn''t make any sense.
Ist is about to leave the guild leader''s office in disgust.
''Wait! I understand. Then how about we set a time for each troop to enter the dungeon and take turns? It would be a little less efficient, but it would prevent the harm of two troops going in at the same time.
Guild leader!"
Ist raised his voice as if he were angry.
''I beg you not to bargain away our value like that! If you really want to help us, would you be so kind as to respond with the utmost sincerity that the guild leader can offer? If you cannot do that, we will not cooperate any longer in the management of the Dungeon of the Demon World.
Roland guffawed, meditated as if conflicted, and then began to speak again, as if determined.
...... understand. Then, let''s pull Arik''s team out of the dungeon for the time being. However, this is the maximum concession we can make. If you want more, I have an idea.
Roland and Isto glanced at each other for a few moments as if playing a game.
"Whew. I understand. So you''re going to pull Arik''s team out of the dungeon. Let''s settle the matter.
Ist accepted the terms with a sense of disapproval and left the guild president''s office.
Roland slumped down on his desk, groggy and unable to move for a while.
However, he could not stay like this forever.
Now he had to convince Arik and the others.
(I had no idea that it would take so much to get them to agree to provide us with personnel. But there was one thing I did understand. Dianna was running Unit 2 behind the scenes. Isto has also come to a compromise line with exactly what I told her. But it doesn''t add up. Why are the people in the second unit working in accordance with Dianna''s intentions to this extent? What in the world is the purpose of this?)
Roland went to the "dungeon of the demon world" to persuade Arik and his group, but Arik, after hearing his explanation, did not easily shake his head, as is to be expected.
He could not give in so easily in the face of his subordinates.
Roland, you were the one who said you would take charge of the "Dungeon of the Demon Realm. Why should we leave for the sake of the ists who came later?
Please," he said. Alik. For once, let the men of the Second Corps speak for themselves. It''s the way it is.
Roland bows his head despite the fact that Arik''s men are watching.
I understand. I''ll make a concession in your favor. You only owe me one thing.
Arik sighed and said, grudgingly.
Thank you. I owe you."
When Roland disappeared, Arik''s men grumbled and grumbled.
Another goner from the Second Corps," he said.
I don''t think so. We were the first to cooperate with the new guild leader, and now we have to watch our losses.
Even with a new guild leader, in the end, these things are no different than they were under Lucius.
Don''t say that, boys. The head of the guild just took office, and he''s going through a lot.
Arik soothed his subordinates with these words.
（But it''s true, we can''t possibly keep the "Golden Eagle" going this way. In any case, on the 22nd, the first and second units will have to work together. What are you going to do? Are you going to go around with your head down like this again? (I have a position as a unit commander, too, and I can''t afford any more compromises.)
Ist and the other members of the Second Unit, after their meeting with Roland, gathered at a bar to have a drink in high spirits.
They were as happy as if they had conquered a dungeon.
They were so happy that they looked as if they had conquered a dungeon. We did it! We finally drove Arik and the others out of the dungeon.
It seems Gilbert''s information was correct after all.
Yeah, thanks to you, I was able to get my hands on the head of the guild.
The guild leader was visibly impatient.
While the members of the second unit were in a celebratory mood, Gilbert was the only one who looked discouraged.
（Tsk. Roland, I didn''t expect you to kick Arik''s squad out of the dungeon. Dianna, I thought Roland would not allow Arik''s troop to leave the dungeon. He''s giving me such bad information. What a useless guy.)
I knew I could count on Gilbert.
Keep up the good work.
Hmm? Yeah, you know what I''m talking about. I''ll leave it to you.
When Ist and the others talked to Gilbert, he pulled back his grim face and said, "I''m good at what I do.
Now that we''ve won concessions from the guild leaders, isn''t it about time we told them of our true intentions?"
Oh, yes. Maybe it''s time for a reconciliation."
I agree. It''s time."
Hey, wait a minute.
Gilbert raised his voice sharply.
I told you. I told you," Gilbert said sharply, "you can''t tell them what we want. That would give us a leg up. Besides, Arik''s group was only temporarily evacuated. If they think we''ve grown soft, Roland will start giving them preferential treatment back in the dungeon.
But we waited until the 19th, as you say, and in the end our request was not fulfilled."
He said, "Mm, indeed. It is not our true purpose to evict Arik''s troops from the dungeon. No matter how many concessions we win from the guild leaders, it will be meaningless if our true purpose is not achieved.
I''m telling you. Roland needs a Warrior with Power B or higher by the 22nd. Until then, he will not suspend negotiations.
But ......, what if they don''t come forward with our request by then?"
Yes," he said. If the guild leaders don''t know what we want, there''s no way they can grant it.
Don''t worry. I''ll make sure Roland gets the message through his spy at the right time.
I see. Well, that''s good. ......
Anyway, I''ll take care of it. I''ll take care of everything.
Mm-hmm. Well, if you insist. ......
(Whew. They''re a pain in the ass. I can''t have you guys making peace with the guild leader right now. If you don''t make peace through Dianna, she''ll never regain her power.)
Gilbert stirred his drink as if to reenergize himself.
(This is the point, anyway. I''m not going to make any compromises next time. Roland, I''m going to tighten you up until you cry to Dianna.)
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