The Corrupt Guildmaster is Beloved by the Banished

Synopsis

The Corrupt Guildmaster is Beloved by the Banished Chapter 14 has been released. As he gazed upon the faces of his would-be friends, Act's palms grew slick with sweat. Not since that fateful night at Argus' Adventuring Co. had he felt such trepidation – yet this time, he was the one holding the reins. With a steely glint in his eye, Act pronounced the inevitable verdict: "I'm afraid your services will be more beneficial elsewhere." The words spilled forth as if rehearsed, but beneath the confident façade, his mind screamed in anguish. This wasn't how it was supposed to go down. Every alliance forged, every carefully crafted plan turned against him, leaving behind only bitter regret and shattered dreams. And still, he forced himself to smile through gritted teeth, reciting the tired phrase he'd perfected – a mantra meant to ease the blow, yet truthfully merely hiding the void within. Rumors swirled, fueled by whispers among those banished. A rogue's reputation hung precariously in balance – that of a 'Corrupt Guild Master.' As public perception soured, Act found himself entangled in threads both intriguing and suffocating. Devoted followers gathered, willing admirers clamoring for attention, bolstering the claims against him – not out of malice, but genuine gratitude. Perhaps it was a twisted testament to human resilience – finding pride in others whenever self-doubt resurged. The ambivalence astounded him; some praised his unorthodox methods, admiring the way he paired individuals according to secret potentialities, nurturing growth while dismantling constraints. Love letters arrived adorned with inking paper seals bearing polarized sentiments – repugnance and adoration dancing together on tattered lines. With cold calculation driving each step, Act pieced together what transpired during these moments spent watching supposed admirers draw closer – their energy amounting to little more than grandstanding prompted by fear that seems set root there. He couldn’t let harmony falter amidst frenetic backstage chaos if harmony was all he received back in.