After getting familiar with his newly improved strength, Cao Ye finally left the Dungeon.
He headed to the Guild for the first time—an organization that was truly a colossus within Orario. In name, all Familias operated under the Guild's supervision.
After all, the Guild was backed by the ancient god Ouranos, who had originally helped establish Orario itself.
Inside the Guild's grand hall, many adventurers were moving about. The reception staff serving them were almost all beautiful young women—elves, dwarves, humans, beastfolk—every one of them attractive.
"Hello, how may I assist you?"
At the front desk, the one greeting Cao Ye was an elf girl with pointed ears.
She had short tea-colored hair, bright green eyes, and wore glasses. She gave off a refined and intellectual beauty, making Cao Ye look at her a little longer than necessary.
However, when the elf looked at him, a hint of discomfort flashed in her eyes.
Elves were a race that worshipped nature and valued purity. They instinctively rejected things they considered impure.
Cao Ye carried "All the Evil of This World."
Even though she couldn't consciously sense it, it still subtly affected her impression of him.
"Hello. This is my first time at the Guild," Cao Ye said. "I'd like to register as an adventurer and withdraw some money."
"Of course. May I ask which Familia you belong to?"
"Freya Familia."
"Freya Familia?"
The elf—Eina—was visibly surprised.
Members of Freya Familia were rarely seen in the Guild, especially newcomers.
Freya Familia had some of the strictest recruitment standards in Orario. Every member had to personally receive Freya's approval.
"Is there a problem?" Cao Ye asked.
"No, not at all. Please fill out this form."
Eina took a document from the drawer and handed it to him.
In Orario, no one dared impersonate members of Freya Familia.
That would be practically suicidal.
The form was simple:
Name, age, level, Familia affiliation, and a few basic personal details.
Cao Ye also noticed something strange.
He could read and write the language of this world perfectly.
Back on Earth, he had struggled with English exams. But here, in a completely new language, he could understand everything naturally.
He guessed it must be some system-related effect.
"Done."
He handed the completed form back to Eina.
She glanced over it quickly.
When she saw his age, she couldn't help looking up at him again.
Twenty-six.
Yet he looked barely eighteen.
Cao Ye himself wasn't sure why. After transmigrating, his body seemed to have reverted to a younger state.
Still, he didn't bother lying about his age.
If he was twenty-six, he wrote twenty-six.
After confirming everything, Eina stamped the document with the Guild seal and filed it away.
From that moment on, Cao Ye officially became a registered adventurer under Freya Familia.
"It's all done, Mr. Cao Ye."
"Thanks for the help, Advisor."
"You can just call me Eina."
Even though she still felt a vague discomfort around him, her overall impression wasn't bad.
And as a Guild advisor, maintaining professionalism was part of her job.
"Alright then, Miss Eina. I'd like to withdraw 100,000 valis."
Cao Ye took out the crystal card Freya had given him and handed it over.
Eina looked at it—and was instantly shocked.
This type of crystal card could only be issued to gods.
Even among gods, only those with sufficient wealth and influence could apply for one.
It functioned essentially as a credit account with the Guild.
The card clearly bore the symbol of Freya Familia.
Still, Eina didn't question it further.
While only gods could apply for the cards, they often allowed their children to use them.
Since Cao Ye had Freya's card, he must be a promising newcomer within the Familia.
"Mr. Cao Ye."
"Yes?"
"You're a new adventurer. Would you like to have an adventurer advisor?"
"An advisor?"
"Yes."
"How much does it cost?"
Even though he now had money, Cao Ye's instinct as someone who grew up poor made him ask about the price immediately.
Eina couldn't help smiling slightly.
She hadn't expected the first thing he'd ask about to be the fee.
"It's very simple. The Guild only charges 5% commission on your future exchanges."
"Only 5%? No other fees?"
"That's correct."
"Then sign me up."
Cao Ye thought it sounded like a great deal.
What Eina didn't know was that Cao Ye had no intention of exchanging magic stones at the Guild.
Since he absorbed their magic directly, he'd probably never trade them for money.
Meaning that 5% commission would essentially never exist.
In other words—
She had just become his advisor for free.
After completing the paperwork, Cao Ye officially became one of the adventurers under Eina's guidance.
Soon she returned with a tray holding a pouch of money.
Inside was the 100,000 valis he withdrew.
It was the first time Cao Ye had ever held so much money.
"Thank you for your help today, Miss Eina," he said. "I'll be going now."
"See you tomorrow, Mr. Cao Ye."
"See you tomorrow."
After saying goodbye, Cao Ye left the Guild.
With 100,000 valis in his pocket, the first thing he thought of was improving his living standards.
He had been in Orario for more than half a month.
During that time, he had survived on black rye bread and the cheapest food available.
Now that he had money…
It was time for a proper meal.
Walking through the bustling streets of Orario, he saw countless merchants selling goods—weapons, armor, potions, backpacks, clothes, everything imaginable.
The market was lively and crowded.
"I'll take one of those."
"Is that takoyaki? I'll take two."
"Wow, fried meat patties—give me two."
"Hmm… fried potato balls. Two of those too."
Before long, Cao Ye's arms were full of street food.
And as he happily devoured everything—
His face was filled with pure satisfaction.