Master Of None

Walker was scanning the area where the king and the nobles were standing and conversing while giving orders to their guards or other attendants. His eyes narrowed in on the person he wanted to find. "I have the best person for you to meet. As you heard, Genesis city is being built. It is going to have many guilds old and new. Not to mention citizens and merchants coming to tour it and set up shop. It is a valuable new chance for those to come together and build themselves a reputation. We will need people who like money." 

Walker knew that liking money was not really the goal of the situation. It was to give the two who like money an outlet for that greed that fills them. Just because they had this greed did not mean they were in the wrong. It made them perfect for a certain position that every single city, kingdom, organization, or guild needed. 

With the three demons behind him, Walker approached the nobles. The king glanced at him to keep an eye on what Walker might be doing. He was curious why Walker was coming up to them and with three demons behind him. 

"Sir Walker, I thought you would have gone to rest by now?" Markus Raven found Walker standing in front of him. 

"I will go and rest soon. But shouldn't I be asking you why you are not resting?" Walker added a little smile and practiced his communication skills here in front of the other nobles. 

"Ah, you know what they say. There's no rest for the weary. I did manage to have some potions though and a nice tea to bring me back to focus. Thank you for the concern." Markus was only being polite mostly. He was very tired from the sudden assault of the demons and rushing about on the kings' orders. 

"I know you are very important to the kingdom and its finances, so I will not trouble you too long. However, the Genesis city will need well trained accountants and treasurers. Knowing this, I thought that finding a mentor for these two demons would be ideal. They dream of gold you see." Walker was smiling while the two demons started to bow but were stopped by Walker. "Remember to keep your head up. You do not need to bow here." 

"They dream of gold? And you want to help them find a mentor who knows of these things? Well, I was torn on who I would train to send to the new city. I could never leave my home here. Especially with my hard earned collection resting in my little museum." Markus knew exactly what Walker was proposing and decided to draw it out a little. 

"I thought that there was only one man that could fit the bill as the ideal mentor for them. They could have a new start and a promising future. I know you must think the same?" Walker left out on Markus to decide. 

"Hmm, I have not taken two apprentices at once. But that is nothing to fear. You two may remain here. I will start small and we will work your way up. Welcome to the kingdom, do your best and you will find yourself at the top in no time flat." Markus watched as the demons were slowly processing this. They had not belived that they would stand before a noble that could teach them these skills. 

"Just to tell you both flatly, this is the man in charge of this kingdoms' finances. He is also in charge of the treasury. He has a lot he can teach you." The two demons were done trying to hold their poker faces. The openly grew full of smiles and awe. 

Markus motioned for one of his attendants to show them the way to his mansion. "You two can feel free to go and rest. We will start early in the morning and I will expect hard work." The two demons replied instantly and followed the attendant as if they were being chased by a beast. They refused to let this opportunity get away. "I have to say, you always seem to find interesting things. Especially that set of silverware. I actually found that there are plates made by the same blacksmith. I'm missing a few of the set if you happen to see them." 

"If I do, I will purchase them and make sure they come to you. I can't think of how sad it would be for the set to remain incomplete." Markus and Walker were able to chat idly while the kind removed his gaze. The king had still been giving orders and focusing on his task, but over the years he had grown a talent to listen to others around him. He was very pleased that Walker was able to think ahead and find valuable people for Genesis city. 

Seeing an opening, Walker decided to mention one last thing to the king before he took his own leave. He knew that the king would be leaving soon anyways and that the guards were in control of what was happening. Now he needed to be sure he saw his family. 

"I am about to head home, but I wanted to let you know that the alchemy guild building is being built by some of the dwarves soon. Remey managed to recruit them and they said they would build it better than any other. I hope that it will have your support." Walker thought it best to keep the king in the loop since the rulers would be the best backers to make sure the guild took control over the prices and trades of herbs in the beginning. 

"I see, that is very good news. I am very excited to see the brilliant new potions and methods that come from the alchemist guild in the future. I take it that the masters have been found?" Walker replied and went on to some details about who Remey had found and how well it had come together. The other nobles were eager to listen to it all since this was valuable new information for them as well. 

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