After hearing what Kruş had to say, Meikadu immediately abandoned his plan to look for work in the Sankton Industrial Zone. Instead, he headed for Falling Rain Valley, intending to apply directly to the Xinfei Merchant Guild to take the driving license test.
Having experienced the speed and comfort of a Medium Mana Bus firsthand, Meikadu was certain that it would eventually replace horse-drawn carriages entirely, becoming a standard means of transportation throughout the Lampari Kingdom and even the Sains Continent.
That meant a driving license would become a necessity. Passing the test early would give him an enormous advantage over other people.
But when Meikadu excitedly took the new Magic Locomotive bus route from Bunta City to Falling Rain Valley that Kruş had recommended, he arrived only to be flatly turned down by the Xinfei Merchant Guild.
"I'm sorry, but we aren't offering driving license tests at present. If you wish to apply, please wait patiently for our guild's next announcement." The Xinfei Merchant Guild's receptionist was young and pretty, and her voice was pleasant, but her words left Meikadu deeply dissatisfied.
"Why?" Meikadu angrily slapped the desk in front of him. "You're the ones who manufacture these Magic Locomotives, and you're the ones who require a driving license test. Now you're telling me you aren't offering the test? Are you making a fool of me? Doesn't that mean that even if I went out and bought a Magic Locomotive, it'd be a waste of money because I hadn't passed the test? Because I wouldn't even be allowed to drive it! Tell me, what kind of business operates like this?"
Meikadu's suddenly raised voice echoed through the Xinfei Merchant Guild's reception hall, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
The receptionist flushed slightly and hastily shook her head. "I'm sorry, sir. That