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 V10C12

 Translated by Hamster

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### Volume 10: Reunion

**12: Charity Project**

After reuniting with Sarina, Cyclo met the former sister at the church ruins, exchanged brief greetings, and then left the slums.

He then visited the Adventurers' Guild for a specific purpose, meeting with the Guild Master, Regius.

"Sorry to bother you suddenly, Regius-san."

"No, it's fine. I also had something I needed to inform you about. Good timing."

"Something to inform me about?"

When Cyclo looked puzzled, Regius nodded and explained.

"The president of the Florence Trading Company wishes to meet with you."

"! The Florence Trading Company?"

Cyclo recognized the name.

Florence. That was the family name of his former fiancée—the saint Maria. And the Florence Trading Company was run by Maria's father.

Though they had history, there was no clear reason to refuse the meeting. Cyclo decided to accept the request.

"...I understand. Please tell them I have no objections."

"Alright, got it. —That was my business. What did you need?"

"Yes. Actually, I've been thinking about a charity project combined with human resource development."

Cyclo shared the thoughts he had after meeting Sarina and visiting the church ruins.

"When I receive my title, I'll need to establish a secondary residence not just in Northfolia but also in the capital. While buildings can be managed, hiring staff for an entire mansion isn't something you can do overnight just by throwing money at it."

"Indeed. You need not only capability but also trustworthy personnel. —No doubt, many nobles will try to send their own staff to you."

Regius confirmed Cyclo's predictions.

"Therefore, I want to train people from scratch."

"From scratch... but finding people without any backing to train as you wish isn't easy."

"Exactly. That's where the charity project comes in. —I plan to take in homeless orphans from the slums and train them as servants."

Cyclo's plan was to foster the boys and girls from the church ruins into servants for employment at his mansion.

"I see. If you're educating orphans from the slums from this point, there shouldn't be any issues with affiliations."

"Moreover, we can evaluate their suitability during the training process."

"But there are problems. Where will you find the trainers? And what about the children who don't make the cut as servants?"

Cyclo had answers ready for Regius's concerns.

"If they can acquire even basic education, they can work anywhere. They could even become adventurers if they have the aptitude and desire. —For that, I'd like the guild's cooperation."

"...I see. By having the Adventurers' Guild as a backer, you can ensure the credibility of these children of orphan origin."

As Regius said, with the guild's guarantee, even those from an orphanage could find work if they had the skills. Naturally, this would also allow for the placement of personnel within the guild or related businesses, providing some benefits.

"So, the only issues are funding and educators."

"I'll fully support the financial aspect. —I can do my hobbies for free using my skills, so there's no other use for my money."

Cyclo said this and instantly created a pocket watch. It was a state-of-the-art device using a mineral that vibrated with magic.

Since he could design and create such magical gadgets entirely with his skills, Cyclo had no other place to spend his vast earnings as an adventurer. Thus, funding a charity was a viable option.

"And I have an initial candidate for the educators."

"Oh?"

"My mom. She used to work as a maid for Count Ikemen, so I believe she can provide at least basic education."

"If we start small on a trial basis, that's sufficient."

Once the project seemed to be on track, it would be easier to gather more people.

"—I see. That's certainly worth considering."

Regius said, looking at Cyclo with a smirk.

"So, you're planning to dump all the administrative work on me, huh?"

"...I'm ashamed to admit it, but I don't have anyone at my place yet who can handle such tasks."

Cyclo hung his head, embarrassed by Regius's accurate guess.

This was the biggest bottleneck; ultimately, all the practical work had to be delegated. Thus, there was nothing he could do but ask for help.

Seeing Cyclo like that, Regius sighed and then spoke.

"...Well, if you're covering all the financial aspects, it's only fair for us to provide manpower."

"! Then!"

"Yes. Be prepared, I'll gather people with your wealth."

"Thank you so much!!"

Cyclo bowed deeply in gratitude for Regius accepting his proposal.

Thus, the plan to save the orphans from the church ruins was officially accepted and set into motion as a project.

TL Note: I use ruin or ruins instead of dilapidated in church to give people imagination or mnemonic of what happened to the church seems to me it is a fitting word.

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