[Watching still, it's always good to see there's no complications with the Asterisk absorption.]

It would be, but I guess some people join a Guild and realize later that an Asterisk isn't working out for them. It's good to have that option; otherwise, that's a slot wasted on an Asterisk you're not using...

[At his second question, Adrien nods. Again, he takes a few steps like he's going to lead the way to said armory.]

Yeah! Right now, it'll only be able to supply you with some starter gear, but handle a few monsters or quests and they'll be able to provide something better.