"Opening an Adventurer's Guild in Nafu City would benefit us all. I can't see the slightest downside, so why would you refuse, Grand Judge?"
The moment Claire finished asking that question, Joseph said something that shocked her.
"Have I ever said no?"
A sharp glint flashed through Claire's eyes as she asked directly, "What do you mean by that, Grand Judge?"
If he was not refusing, why did they still need to go through the formal process? But if he was refusing, that did not seem right either. He should have avoided seeing her, not taken the initiative to send her an invitation.
Joseph smiled. "I have some questions for you."
"Please, go ahead."
"Why are you so certain that an Adventurer's Guild in Nafu City would definitely be profitable?"
"Just as I said earlier, Nafu City lies near a branch of the Monster Mountain Range. On top of that, it is now a tourist city, with a great many people coming and going every day. Once an Adventurer's Guild is established, it will attract plenty of adventurers. Profitability is only a matter of time."
To her surprise, Joseph laughed outright. "This is the advantage of Nafu City that you spoke of? Do you know how many cities in the entire kingdom are better suited than your Nafu City?"
"Lenz Port in the east has twice the population of Nafu City. The sea holds countless treasures and resources, as well as plenty of magical beasts. Whether hunting Sea Beasts or venturing out for treasure, there is good money to be made."
"Keling City in the west borders a kingdom hostile to ours. It has many powerful people, its city lord is a Sky-level powerhouse, and its population exceeds five hundred thousand."
"There are many other cities as well. Their applications