Vol 3 Chapter 6 (2/2)
For one, he orried about Choco He had never seen Choco’s party in action, but he was certain that they weren’t an all-star, ridiculously strong rookie team like Renji’s If they were, then they would have already made a reputation for themselves, and Haruhiro would have heard the talk
So the party Choco was in wasn’t particularly strong, and they were less experienced than Haruhiro’s teaht orcs at Capomorti It was just too reckless Haruhiro was certain that they were in over their heads
Haruhiro knew that he wouldn’t necessarily be able to protect Choco even if his team participated They were not in the saeneral vicinity then ot in too deep
But he couldn’t tell the others any of this Of course there was no way he could tell his companions that it was the reason he voted yes Besides, the possibility of being able to aid Choco was just a bonus Haruhiro had ht was best for his team
“First of all,” Haruhiro continued “The et for participating is huge And if the fighting goes for two days, then it’s thirty silvers on top of that Also, there’s several other bonuses being offered, right Ranta?”
“Yeah,” Ranta shrugged as if it was no big deal to hiain, but as usual, he was failing “There’s bounties being offered for the orc officers The coarrison and his subordinates and stuff”
“It’s not like we need to force ourselves to go after those targets,” Haruhiro said, placing a hand on the table’s surface “But that’s the thing, see?”
“Huh?” Yu?”
“We get paid the hundred silver just for signing up,” Haruhiro explained “It doesn’t et a hundred silvers just for being there We don’t have to force ourselves to do any of the tough fighting if we think we’re in over our heads”
“You’re a spineless coward, Haruhiro!” Ranta yelled, expression disgusted “You’re already running aith your tail between your legs!”
“Say what you want,” Haruhiro replied “I don’t care”
“You’re chicken shi+t, Haruhiro!”
“Okay, sure”
“You’re a big pussy!”
“Yes, yes”
“And your stick’s pathetically tiny!”
“What does that have to do with anything!?” Haruhiro yelled
“But Haru doesn’t use a stick…” Yu her head slightly
“Um, Yume… I don’t think he meant that sort of stick,” shi+horu whispered
Haruhiro was a little curious to find out exactly how shi+horu intended to explain it to Yume, but instead interrupted, “Anyways…”
His change of heart was so about In the end, he came to the conclusion that news of Choco’s party participating in Operation Twin-Headed Snake was no more than an opportunity for him to rethink his position It didn’t have any influence on his final decision, which he had ed internal debate
“Everyone’s well-being at the end of a fight isoff,” Haruhiro continued “Or at least that’s what I think But this isn’t an easy job where we can get aith never taking any risks We’ve got to gaina way to survive It’s said that rookies aren’t considered real warriors until they’ve killed an orc, so sooner or later, a tiht orcs If that’s the case, wouldn’t you guys rather do it during a large-scale operation where we’ll have help from other Crimson Moon members? All the factors look really favorable”
“Ah…” shi+horu said in understanding
“Oh” Yume’s eyes ide in sudden comprehension as well
Mogzo stared openly at him while Mary listened quietly but intently
Ranta suddenly started chuckling villainously, which soon turned into full-fledged laughter “Haruhiro! You’re fucking pathetic! You’re the most spineless sissy I’ve ever met! How can you even live with yourself, eh?”
“I alondered the sa jerk like yourself,” Haruhiro retorted
“Jerk? How a it like it is”
Haruhiro decided at thatbehind Ranta, he would [BACKSTAB] the shi+t out of the little prick So for now, patience Yes Patience, patience, patience Good The more he talked back at Ranta, the more stubborn the other would becoo
“Besides, even if it was blind luck, we’re the party that killed Deathpatch,” Haruhiro said instead “And now the Capoot dropped in our laps so… It may be a stretch, but it feels like it’s meant to be”
“WHOA!” Mogzo jumped up in surprise Haruhiro was equally surprised to see soet it now! Morti ht? Death and death! I never thought of that before!”
“Wow…” Yuht of that neither! Deathpatch and Cappi in coh…”
“Not ‘Cappimorti’ Yume, Capomorti,” Haruhiro corrected automatically as if it had becoht… Yu in Operation Twin-Headed Snake?”
“Hoin’ then Yuo too Yume’s okay with tryin’ somethin’ like that”
“I see,” Haruhiro said “What about you, Mary?”
Haruhiro could have sworn that Mary almost smiled just now
“I’m fine with the majority’s decision,” Mary replied “I’ll do my best to protect everyone”
“M- his chest once with a fist “It ht, then I can protect everyone too! I’ive it my all! For everyone’s sake!”
“Alright,” Ranta grinned broadly “Everyone’s all for it so we’re gonna do it, right?”
So on genius, to piss people off with nothing but that h Okay, maybe not ever
Haruhiro brought the cera of mead to his lips, took a sip and said, “It’s decided then”