Chapter 27 (1/2)

Volume 1

Atelier Tanaka Chapter 16 Part 3

Dragon Extermination 6

After receiving the reward, we went to the noble mage’s house.

We’re now meeting to split up the reward between everyone. When it comes to 1000 gold pieces, it’s incredibly heavy. So we needed somewhere appropriate to divvy up the reward.

And so, we are now in the drawing room of the noble mage’s mansion.

“Everyone, thank you for bearing with me. I will now start deciding on how to split up the reward.”

This man was assuming the position of manager to decide on our pay.

I look at everyone sitting on the sofa.

It kind of reminds me of a net game.

“The reward from the King is 1000 gold pieces divided among seven people, therefore you will each receive 142 gold pieces. As for the little leftover gold and the gold you will get for selling the various materials you collected, that will all be used to cover the costs of the lost airship.”

This time, I was the one that played the biggest part.

However, I really didn’t want to ask for more than everyone else.

“Is that okay with you?”

“Yeah, I’m fine with that.”

“..If so, I have no complaints either.”

I collected my share of the reward without complaint.

I expected the airship to have a higher cost. Unless all of the materials we collected from the dragon really sold for that much. Or maybe, they’re just forgiving a good amount of the costs because we saved the princess. I don’t know, but either way, I’m thankful it’s taken care of.

And nobody else seemed to have any complaints about the reward.

Or so I thought.

“Please, wait a moment.”

The blonde lolita spoke up.

As usual, this loli bitch is good at causing a disturbance.

Although, she did surprise me when she spoke up in front of the King.

“Did you have something you needed to say?”

“Why did we all receive an equal reward?”

“I just thought that was the fairest way of dividing up the reward.”

Is she trying to get more money? When we were adventuring before, she didn’t seem to need any money. Now that it is a larger amount has her attitude changed?

“Then, I don’t need the reward! You should have it.”

“Eh? You don’t want it? Even for nobility that amount should be rather impressive.”

“That’s because..I was no help at all. Especially near the end. I was just an inconvenience to everyone.”

The blonde haired lolita looks heartbroken.

I guess I was completely wrong.

“That’s why I don’t need any of the reward!”

Then, a voice from the other side of the room could be heard.

“If that’s the case, I won’t accept my share either.”

Allen

As usual, he is showing a cheerful smile.

“I didn’t help any more than Ester. Besides, just the fact that I was a member of the party that succeeded in killing a dragon is enough of a reward.”

“I-I see..”

This guy is too handsome.

I bet the girls get wet just hearing him speak. I bet even some guys get that way.

Well, I’m glad that I’m not gay.

“The payment for the airship can be taken out of the gold you get for selling the materials from the red dragon. As for the rest of the reward, I will graciously accept it and use it to fund my research.”

“I understand. Then, I will distribute it now.”

Thats convenient. My reward will now be three times the amount.

With that much money, I feel like I could slack off at home for a while.

“That takes care of everything concerning your payment. Is everyone satisfied?”

Nobody seemed to have any problems with how the reward was distributed.

With this, the dragon extermination is complete.

The MVP of this quest is the little girl from town and I dont even know her name.

Thank you, little girl.