Chapter 60: Return (1/2)
Next day.
Originally, today was supposed to be a free day to visit the city for the first time, but it seems we will be invited to the lord’s manor in the evening.
For that reason, the 『Red Oath』 was planned to take a look at the guild in the morning and get the reward in the guild and then go visit the city.
Since we came all the way here, we want to see what kind of city it is. I also wanted to buy souvenirs for Renee.
“Well, Mile-chan, please go around the city with us …” (FW’s members) (T.N: How shameless, stop disturbing Mile)
“Back off, you three!” (Vera + Jeanne)
Three people of『Flame Wolf』 trying talking to Mile, were driven away by Vera and Jeanne.
“Well, let’s go!” (Vera + Jeanne)
“Yes, …” (Mile)
First, we will go to the guild,『Flame Wolf』is also going with us. We are a joint party after all.
“It was awful. We’ve been working a lot.
This is the reward from the guild.
Because there’s no subjugation quest, it isn’t many.
But you will get the rewards from each bandit is 3 gold coins as a permanent request issued by the merchants. 7 gold coins from sold them as a crime slave.
There’re 7 people in total you will get 70 gold coins.
Those 40 people weren’t bandits but actually it was equivalent to a bandit, also 3 gold coins per person, there’s no money for slaves. 40 people will be 120 gold coins.
Although it is less for credit, it is the money that merchants in this city have offered, be patient with this.
After this, the lord will also reward you.“
After we come to the hunter guild, we have meeting at the conference room on the second floor, the guild master tell us so.
And gold coins were handed over to Mile. About 16 gold coins per person. It is less than 1,600,000 Yen.
This escort quest reward when we get back to capital will be 24 small gold coins, equivalent to 240,000 yen …
All the reward for four people of 『Red Oath』are more than 60 gold coins. It’s over 6,000,000 yen.
Everyone happy nodded.
“Pass gold coins to everyone, and then Mile, I leave all the money to you” (Rena)
Rena also seemed uncomfortable carrying large amounts of money, and instructed to put most of the rewards received in Mile’ storage. Besides more than sixty gold coins are a bit heavy.
Originally, Mile is the one who keeps the party’ money. All expenditure for party are shared funds. Like inn fee, dinner fee, … purchase and repair armors, weapons etc Especially Vanguard like Maevis.
Reason for that is because Hunter Vanguard usually have heavy burden than Rearguard. Whether they attack or defend, their armor and weapon are the one get the most damage and frequently need repair or replace. If everyone else in party doesn’t cover the fee for Vanguards. Every Vanguards will change their job soon.
Except income from a solo action are for individual.
Regarding personal expenditure when they act as party. Only a small amount of reward are divided to four portion, and each girl can spend it on anything she want.
Depending on the party, there are places that make a difference depending on the rank of individuals, the period of subscription of the party, etc, but 『Red Oath』 is synchronous, so it is equal.
Originally, other hunters also don’t like changing the payment amount by job type or strength.
As a result, the Mile’s share from carry 2 tons of goods for merchants become the income for the party.
Even all of party’ money and items are carried by Mile’s storage, but the money management itself is the role of Pauline.
And when there’s a large income which she didn’t hear. Pauline lost her calm a little.
Every night, Mile always take out the party’ money in a large drawstring bag and gave it to Pauline. She has always counted every single coin while spilling an eerie savage …
“Each of us will get 1 gold coin, you can spend it however you want” (Rena)
“Ou!” (Mile + Rena + Maevis)
Three people cheerfully raise their voices to Rena’s words.
However because the girls are still young, they won’t go drink like other hunters, or visit suspicious shop. At most, they will eat delicious food or buy souvenirs.
Since all luggage will be stored in Mile’ storage, everyone was going to enjoy shopping as much as they want.
“Well, let’s go!” (Everyone)
***
“Sign, in the end, I didn’t even use 10%” (Rena)
Rena get tired after return. Originally, everyone except Maevis is poor. Rena didn’t use to spend money. In the end, she only eats food in this town but with the stomach of a small girl, she can’t eat a lot. And if she want to buy clothes, hunter equipment, preserved foods etc. She better buys them in Kingdom capital that have better quality, so there’s nothing else she can spend money for.
They have no luggage because everything is in Mile’ storage so they only need one quadruple room to stay.
Mile has purchased a large amount of fish processed goods like dried or smoked fish, which are special products of this town that close to the sea.
“Shall we be going soon …?” (Mile)
The sun already set and the time to go to the lord’ manor is approaching.
On the way back to the inn to meet with other Hunters, Mile proposed to other members.
“Everyone, this time we will report that『Red Oath』only support from behind and everyone in『Dragon Breath』and『Flame Wolf』will be the one who did most things in this quest?” (Mile)
“Huh?” (Rena, Maevis, Pauline)
Three people Rena, Maevis and Pauline are surprised with Mile’ proposal.
“Why must we do such a thing! If we get this achievement, it will be easier to aim for B rank!” (Rena, Maevis, Pauline)
“Think about it, If we become B or A rank hunters while still young, there is a possibility that the country might pick us up as soldiers or knights …” (Mile)
“We don’t care about that…” (Rena, Maevis, Pauline)
Rena, Maevis, Pauline didn’t seem to be convinced. Well, It was natural.
“I think that if we take achievement this time, it will be troublesome in various ways.
Such as the Royal palace, Albarn empire, Other countries aristocrats, politicians, wars …
The war won’t happen anytime soon, but there are various troublesome things …
Imaging if there’s rumor like 『four of the twelve escort hunters defeated the forty soldiers. And all of them are young girls』. Our names and faces will be known in all country. Maevis and Pauline might be taken back to her family
Besides, we are still just ranked C hunters, so B rank is still a long way to go. We shouldn’t stand out to much” (Mile)
With Mile’s explanation, Maevis and Rena begin to re-consider.
“Well, it certainly might happen …” (Maevis)
“Well, … that’s true “ (Rena)
Rena reluctantly agreed with the words of Maevis.
The 『Dragon Breath』and 『Flame Wolf』’s member after hearing our proposal just reply with “Ah …” but they agree without asking anything else.
After all, it is necessary for someone to take the honor achievement. And『Dragon Breath』is a party close to the B rank so they are graceful with our proposal.
And the story we all agree is: 『Dragon Breath』was the main force, along with『Flame Wolf』, they defeat all the soldiers, and『Red Oath』kept the merchants safe while giving support from rearguard.
Merchants and coachmen are hiding in the carriage, so they haven’t seen the details of the battle. so we don’t have to worry about them.
『Flame Wolf』are very happy to get a big achievement. They even plan to use this to recuit more members
“What are you thinking, try to board the strength beyond your ability, don’t you understand the meaning of the ladies trying to conceal their skills? … you may get yourself killed.“ (Bart)
『Flame Wolf』’s members become depressing with Bart’ words.
“Well, just don’t cross the line. It’s okay to say『we get lucky and were able to do our best this time』, and when discussions with applicants, explain your abilities to them.” (Bart)
“Yes…” (FW trio)
They knew enough that『Dragon Breath』and 『Red Oath』 had extraordinary abilities and they will be annihilated if they didn’t get helped this time.
Bart was relieved to see that they were obediently reflecting.
***
The lord has the same name as this town, Earl Amuros. (T.N: Author get lazy ?)
“You did it well! Our trade route with the Capital and other towns are ceased for quite long time and you even captured most of them. On behalf of Amuros citizen, allow me to thank all of you” (Amuros)
Cornelius and his soldiers under the guards said their lord is “usually stingy”.
But the lord is honestly says thank for the hunter’s help, he seems to be decent people for an aristocrat.
He wasn’t looking down from the high places but have equal seats surround a big table where food and drinks were lined up.
It is an ordinary style dish served in a large table so that hunters don’t have to worry about manners. Apparently, it seemed that he really welcomed us.
“It is really a big deal to defeat 40 soldiers intact, you have four young girls as well.