The Underground City of Ambeist: Part two

The beautiful attendant answers back. "Yes. Its two diamonds for an SSS Rank Tanker."

The man complains explaining his side of the argument. "Don't you know who are you talking to? We're the Band Wagons, a group of trios. A fighter, a Mage, and an Assassin. Famous on the highlands. Clearing high ranking labyrinths."

The attendant then replies with sarcasm. "Yes, I know who you guys are".

The man complaining feels a sign of relief. Clearing his throat, he begins to speak again. "So how much for the SSS Rank again?"

This time, the attendant reply with a sincere smile on her face. "That will be two diamonds, sir".

The man's face turns mad red.

As I'm watching the commotion that is going on, I then ask the merchant near beside me.

Ray: What is that all about?

Merchant: It's the Band Wagon. The slob is trying to bargain. He wants to lower the payment rate to hire an SSS Rank Tanker.

Ray: Band Wagon?? Wait…SSS Rank?

Merchant: Yes, boy. Are you new here?

Ray: Yes…so that's what is all about.

Merchant: Don't worry, boy. This kind of scenario happens all the time and ends quickly. Just watch.

I then return my attention to the bulky man ruining the peaceful atmosphere of the place. Not a second passes by and a man with a boulder body appears. The moment he speaks, all the people turn to his presence and keep quiet.

Boulder man: What's the ruckus all about!!?

The attendant approaches him and whispers some words to his ear.

Boulder man: I see. So that's it.

He then goes to the man.

Boulder man: Hey there punk! So, what's your problem? Trying to be a smart guy, huh!? You must be new here? Have you read the notice on the board before uttering your nonsense!?

The bulky guy, experiencing almost a nervous breakdown, answers with a shaky voice.

Bulky guy: Ye—es…yes sir. I did read them all.

The boulder man continues to speak.

Boulder man: If that's the case, then why are you trying to bargain here?

The bulky guy hurriedly speaks.

Bulky guy: Sir it's just the payment rate is so high. I can't guarantee the result if your Tanker can do the job and…

The boulder man didn't let him finish his words. He then speaks loudly.

Boulder man: HUH!!? CAN'T DO THE JOB!!?

The bulky guy shrinks like a squirrel in his mercy. With a thundery voice, the boulder man continues.

Boulder man: LISTEN HERE FELLOW!!! SEE THAT SIGN OVER THERE…WHAT DOES IT SAY? WE DO OUR JOB AS A TANKER LIKE OUR LIFE IS AT STAKE. AND TELL YOU WHAT…THERE ARE NO RECORDS THAT ARE TANKERS EVER FAIL THEIR MISSIONS. EVEN OUR LOWEST RANK CAN BEAT TWENTY B RANK FIGHTERS. AND THEN YOU ARE HERE BLABBERING AND ACCUSING OUR SSS RANK!!! If you want some guarantee and you're brave enough, hire our SS Rank. If you lack funds, scram! You, smartypants can't do your ways here!

The bulky guy is stoned. Deadly fear rushing to him. Ashamed, he walks away without a word.

Astonish on what happened, I ask the merchant again.

Ray: Who's the large scary looking guy?

Merchant: Watch your words, boy. He's the guild master.

Ray: My bad. So, he's the guild master.

Merchant: Yes, boy. Problems like these ends quickly because of him.

Ray: I see. I will be waiting on my line then.

Merchant: Okay, boy.

Fortunately, after what happened. The place turns to a peaceful establishment once again. The merchant guy gets his Tanker first and sets home.