Flashy Adventurer System : Show Off to Get Stronger! - Chapter 176

Chapter 176: Partnership Deal
A puzzled, slightly scared expression appeared on Wendy’s face.

Taking a few steps back, her brain’s initial response was to run away as she didn’t want to talk to these weird strangers who specifically asked for her.

However, just when she was about to sneak away, Dean Privett grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer to the people from Gold Wing Spellcaster Shop.

She tried to subtly struggle with an awkward expression on her face but how could she escape from an ex-diamond-ranked adventurer like Dean Privett?

“No worries” replied Dean Privett with a wide smile on her face, “We still have an hour and a half of lunch break so you can have a quick talk with Wendy.”

Hearing the Dean’s words, Wendy felt that she had been sold off to hooligans.

She shot a pitiful look towards Shye, asking for help. Her way off the mark alarm bells ringing at maximum output inside her head.

Archpriest Deo told her to never talk to strangers so somehow, she convinced herself that talking to these strangers would be the end of her.

Seeing Shye’s confused reaction to her plea, she couldn’t help but miss the archpriest who she didn’t know would do the same thing as Dean Privett upon encountering these people from the prominent sorcery shop.

With the same ice-cold look she always had, Wendy inwardly despaired, resigning herself to fate as she decided to face her fears of talking to the weird strangers.

“Hello Wendy Primrose, correct?” The middle-aged woman, leader of the weird strangers, said with a creepy smile on her face, at least that’s what it looked like to Wendy. “I’m Helena Claus, head of the rookie partnerships department of Gold Wing Spellcaster Shop. Have you heard of it?”

Having not heard of the goddamned shop, Wendy panicked. However, the archpriest told her that lying is bad so although she felt nervous, she mustered up her courage and told the truth.

“N-No…I apologize.” Wendy replied, “I haven’t been out of the monastery much so…”

“Oh, that’s completely understandable. After all, I’ve been through the same thing.” Helena said with a warm smile on her face.

Hearing the middle-aged woman’s compassionate words, Wendy started to think that these strangers might not be so evil after all.

After a few seconds of awkward silence, Helena once again opened her mouth and spoke.

“I also understand that since you’re from the monastery, talking to some weird stranger like me must be one of the most horrifying things to you as I’ve once felt the same. However, I’m not here to hurt you in any form or way so please hear me out.”

“I’m here to offer you a partnership deal.”

Hearing Helena’s words, the eyes of the other representatives, including Shye’s, widened in a mix of surprise and a bit of envy.

They didn’t expect that it would be Wendy who would land a partnership deal first.

Still, they were happy for her.

Albeit a little awkward to talk to, Wendy was a good girl with a pure heart. So pure that David didn’t dare tarnish it anymore with his cheap words of admiration.

In the end, the partnership offer from Gold Wing Spellcaster Shop made Shye and the others more determined than ever.

They wanted to land at least one rookie partnership deal for themselves be it from a blacksmith or a prominent shop.

Thus, with focused looks on their faces, the representatives tried to learn everything they could from Wendy’s partnership offer.

“A…partnership deal? What’s that? D-Do I perhaps owe you something?” Wendy asked with a slightly trembling voice. The touch of inappropriate horror in their voice almost made Shye and the others slam their heads on the nearest wall.

This girl was truly clueless.

In contrast to the representatives’ reaction, Helena merely smiled at Wendy and patiently explained what a partnership deal was.

“Rest assured, you do not owe us anything. A partnership deal is an agreement where two parties, namely the rookie adventurer and the shop, officially partner with each other to provide mutual benefits to each other, helping both parties grow.”

“Oh, I see…” Wendy said, a slightly confused look still plastered on her face, “I would love to help you if I could but I don’t think that I have the capability to do that…”

“Oh, but you do.”

“I…do?”

“Yes, not now, but in the future when you become a prominent adventurer.”

“But how could you be so sure that I would be one?”

“We’re not entirely sure…but we’re choosing to invest in your skills. We saw your match earlier and I gotta say, that barrier…I’ve never seen anything quite like it from others your age. Hence, we’re offering you a partnership deal. You shall represent our brand and only our brand in the future in exchange for a lot of benefits.”

Hearing the last few words from Helena’s mouth, Wendy’s eyes sparkled. The initial feeling of apprehension–gone like the wind.

“B-Benefits? W-What benefits do I get for representing your brand? And does it mean that I can’t purchase items from other shops?”

A shadow of a crafty smile appeared on the corners of Helena’s mouth upon seeing that Wendy seemed to be hooked after hearing the word benefits, just like every other rookie adventurer.

This is the reason why shops tend to extend partnership deal offers to upcoming rookie adventurers to secure them early on.

Though the terms would change as the adventurer grows in value, it is of little consequence to the shop.

In fact, they would like to see the adventurer grow in value because the more prominent the partnered adventurer became, the greater their potential for increased sales.

“You would still be able to purchase from other shops but it wouldn’t be as beneficial compared to buying from the shop you represent.”

“Because aside from five thousand silver coins a month, we would also be providing you with equipment of your choice once every three months. On top of that, you will be getting a thirty percent discount every time you buy in our shops.”

“What do you say?”