8 [1-8] I drank but didnt dance at the meeting. (2/2)

Benedict shook his head as if to excuse himself.

Are you sure about this, Iris?

”Are you sure, Iris?” ”Diana. I'm a fourth level adventurer just like you.

Yeah, .......

And what would you do without me, Catherine?

The Earl of Keighley's family is mostly knights and adventurers. Even his wife, a former priestess, knows some magic. The most vulnerable of all is his daughter, Catherine, who will turn 11 this year.

If Night Python were to threaten or retaliate against her, she is the one most at risk of being targeted. The Count is also concerned about this.

The Count requested that ”Dragon's Throat” escort her. One of the requests was for Iris to be Catherine's shadow.

Deanna was about to say something, but swallowed it.

”Okay, that's fine. But just be careful not to do anything dangerous. I don't think the four of us can be beaten by an ordinary opponent. They're a big organization, and they'll use all kinds of dirty tricks like vomit.

”Yes, of course.

Then I'll go and ask the Count for his answer tomorrow.

Seeing that Deanna grudgingly agreed, Benedict concluded the conversation.

At this point, however, Hugh raised his hand lightly, tipping his mug with one hand.

Leader. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that, but I don't think you should stay here forever being obliging to the Count.

”......

I have no complaints about the Count's work. He pays me well.

But there's not enough work for us here. We can't keep going out looking for work every time. I'd rather go someplace where there's better work.

The Adventurer's Guild of Eltah is responsible for the whole of the Earldom of Keeley.

Its size is not very large.

A party of fourth rank (guards) is a mid-level adventurer.

It would be unseemly to take away quests for low-level adventurers, such as the extermination of giant rats in the sewers, and more importantly, it would be unprofitable.

However, it is difficult to find quests that are suitable for a party of 4th level guards in a small county. Therefore, the ”Dragon's Throat” would sometimes travel to neighboring territories or even to the capital to earn money.

Before he became an adventurer, Benedict worked as a bouncer for the Earl of Keeley, and he was indebted to him for his help and connections. As a result of this connection, he was often asked to work for the Earl.

However, it is difficult to make a living only from the Count's requests.

It's not just that, it's dangerous to be in this country right now. In the meantime, even though the civil war is over after the coup,......, there is no telling what will happen next. I'm sure you're not the only one.

”I'll think about it ....... We'll have a decision by the end of this job.

Benedict said, keeping his triangular ears down.

The worldly Hugh was a forward thinker and would blame Benedict for any laxity in his thinking. However, 'even so' is often the case, and in the end it was Benedict who made the decision.

”Are you finished?　Well, I'm going back to the inn first.

Iris, who had finished eating the grilled fish, stood up, seeing that the party meeting was now over.

Can I give you a lift?

I'm fine. It's only a few blocks away, besides.

Iris picks up a cane that was propped against the wall. It's a long cane with many gold rings on it, like the brim of a sword.

If anyone tries to do something stupid, I'll just turn on them.

”...... Well, yeah.

Deanna chuckled and blew a thin stream of purple smoke out of her mouth.