I, the “Clock User”, Was Kicked Out of the Craftsmen’s Guild for Being Incompetent, but at the Dungeon’s Depths, I Awakened My True Power – Even Though I Was Told to Return Because They Couldn’t Handle the Work, It’s Too Late Now, and I Will Live Freely as an SSS-class Adventurer V10C14

Translated by Hamster


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### Volume 10: Reunion

**14: Florence Trading Company**


The next day, Cyclo and his companions went to the Adventurers' Guild's meeting room for their meeting with the Florence Trading Company. They had arranged for the company to come to them by borrowing the guild's space.


When Cyclo and his group arrived, the people from the Florence Trading Company were already there.


One woman who seemed to be a secretary, and one man Cyclo knew.


"—It's been a while, President Florence."


The man Cyclo greeted was none other than Grow Florence, the president of the Florence Trading Company and Maria Florence's father.


Called by Cyclo, Grow reacted with a slight flinch before responding.


"Thank you for agreeing to this meeting, Lord Owen."


"—Hey!!"


At that moment, Alice, without reading the room, interjected.


"Don't you have something to say to my brother first!?"


"Alice, stop it!"


Cyclo tried to restrain her, but Alice didn't hide her hostility towards Grow.


Seeing Alice, Grow sighed.


"...Are you foolish, young lady?"


"Huh!?"


"While your brother seems to have grown quite a bit, you're still throwing childlike tantrums. On top of that, you're causing trouble for Lord Owen. There's no other word for it but foolish."


"What... do you mean by that?!"


Alice was about to retort but glanced at Cyclo first.


"...Just leave it, Alice."


"Ugh..."


Seeing Cyclo's exasperated expression and hearing his words, Alice's momentum waned.


"Alice, that was a reset moment," Karim said, poking Alice's back.


"What do you mean?"


"Cyclo greeted him formally as 'President Florence' even though it wasn't their first meeting. It was a subtle proposal to start the conversation from zero, regardless of the past. And President Florence accepted it, meaning he took up Cyclo's challenge. But you just turned that upside down, so he called you foolish."


Understanding what she had done, Alice then apologized.


"...I'm sorry, big brother."


"It's fine, really."


Cyclo gave a wry smile but didn't deny Karim's explanation.


"—Now then, once again. Thank you for today, President Florence."


"...You seem to have good comrades."


"Yes, thanks to them."


"Hmph, you've learned to give a proper retort."


With that, Cyclo sat down for the meeting with Grow.


They faced each other across the guild's meeting room table.


"Now, Mr. President, what was your purpose in requesting this meeting?"


"Hmm. Regardless of the past, I recognize we've been blessed with a connection. Is that acceptable?"


"Yes, I wouldn't have agreed to meet if it were from an unknown trading company."


"Then—I would like to continue leveraging this connection for mutual benefit in the future."


Grow spoke, then asked Cyclo.


"Lord Owen, I would like you to directly supply the materials from monsters you obtain as an adventurer to our Florence Trading Company. Not all, of course. Even just a part would be good. —Can you accept this proposal?"


When Grow said this, Cyclo shook his head.


"I won't favor you, for better or worse."


Since Cyclo decisively refused, Grow nodded, seemingly giving up quickly.


"...I see. You've learned to say something sensible."


"It's a bit reassuring to hear that."


While Cyclo and Grow talked, the three standing behind, especially Alice, were far from calm.


"...Talking about convenient things... damn old man...!!"


"Please, hold it in, Alice."


"Mist, hold her hands!"


Though they tried to keep their voices down, their words were clearly heard by Cyclo and Grow in the same room. However, since they felt the intention to restrain themselves, both Cyclo and Grow chose to ignore it.

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