Chapter 201 (2/2)

However, I needed something that paid extremely well and could be completed in a short time. Which left very little to choose from.

“…there’s nothing.”

There were several jobs that paid highly, but the problem came from how long it would take to complete a single one of them. The few that I found would take anywhere from a few seeks to several months to complete.

This won’t work.

I don’t have any choice but to go to Kalis. There are more people there and, therefore, more jobs to be done. No, I can’t. It’s only been a couple days since I fought with Richard. I can’t return to the city so soon after.”

I looked over the job board once more in the hopes of finding something.

When someone suddenly called out to me.

“Oh, you’re that yellow guy from before.”

“Eh? Ah, it’s nice seeing you again.”

It was the guild clerk that gave the adventurers their equipment when we were all recruited to fight in the conflict. It was easy to remember him due to his macho body and shaved head, not to mention his intimidating face.

“It’s good to see you survived! I honestly didn’t expect someone like you to make it back alive!”

“Yes, it was a dangerous fight, but I did my best to stay alive.”

“I see, well, that’s good to hear. There were so many dead left on the battlefield I never expected to see a familiar face make it through alive.”

He clapped me hard on the shoulder.

Thanks to the simple traveler’s clothes I wore when I flew out of Dragon City, this guy has no idea that I’m a noble. He laughed splendidly and spoke to me as if I was a regular customer.

“Seriously though, it’s good to see you’re safe. Good work out there.”

“Thank you.”

Even though he was allowed to remain safe in Tricklis during the conflict, it must have been hard sending so many young adventurers off to fight in a battle that was, at the time, deemed hopeless. Or at least that’s how I felt seeing the relief on his face.

However, does this guy not even realize that we met a second time? I came to Tricklis looking for Gon-chan, but I was with Ester-chan at the time. I wonder if his attention was so focused on her that he didn’t even recognize me.

“So, what brings you here? Looking for work?”

“Yeah, something like that….”

It might be a good idea to ask a pro for help. He’ll be able to give me advice and suggest jobs that won’t overwhelm me.

“I”m looking for a job that can earn me a lot of gold in a short amount of time.”

“Oi, oi, do you really think such convenient work exists?”

“I know but I’m desperate.”

“Something well paying but able to be completed quickly?”

The pensive look on his face made me think of an octopus.

The wrinkles on his forehead from his furrowed brow really complete the look.

“I’m not sure if there’s anything in Tricklis that would meet your needs, but you might have better luck in Paipan. I’ve heard that the Lord’s castle has been destroyed and the entire city is in a panic. There’s bound to be plenty of work there.”

“I see. Paipan, was it?”

This is the first time I’ve heard of it, but based off of his description, it must be the city Drill-chan rules over.

I can certainly understand why the city of Paipan would be in a panic, and it would stand to reason that there’d be plenty of opportunities there to make money. It’s also not far away at all. Using my flight magic, I’d be able to get there within an hour.

“It might be difficult for you to cross the border.”

“Do they have an Adventurers Guild like this one?”

“Yes, there certainly is. I can’t tell you much about how they operate due to the poor relationships between our countries.”

“I see. Given the opportunities that might be available there, I’d say it’s worth checking out.”

It’ll be easier than flying all the way to Kalis and I’m also curious to see what the Adventurers Guild is like in the Pussy Republic.

“Thank you for all of the information.”

“Of course, and be careful.”

I thanked the macho octopus and left the Adventurers Guild.