Chapter 58 The Hidden Power of Ashden

With that parting remark, Gin left the cafe, his presence lingering like an ember in Jay's mind. The final words echoed in his thoughts, burning deeper than he expected.

Two days before the expedition, Gin accompanied Jay to the Tree Guild headquarters.

The guild was, as rumored, one of the most powerful in the city. 

Its towering building loomed over the streets, an imposing monument to their influence.

 Gin had come to meet them not just to gather information but out of curiosity.

 He wanted to see for himself what kind of guild could rank among the top three in the city.

The Tree representatives had eagerly agreed to the meeting, eager to assess Gin's capabilities firsthand.

Standing before the guildhall, Gin let out a low chuckle. "Impressive."

"Of course it's impressive," Jay said with a hint of pride. "Do you have any idea how many guilds there are in this city?"

"No. How many?"