Chapter 273 - Im in charge (2/2)

”Because of this man, now there is a higher chance that one of us will die on this quest.” Rick said, ”Remember I am the commander of this party, do not do anything unless told.”

As the party continued to follow Rick deeper into the forest, everyone had walked past the man. What Rick had said was correct, although others might think it was a cruel way to deal with him, there was no chance for them to argue with Rick.

After all, he had a strong guild backing him, even if they did disagree with his ways, there wasn't much they could do.

Out of everyone there, only one person had stopped to help the man out.

”You are an idiot,” Lenny said, ”But everyone makes mistakes and deserves a second chance.”

Lenny then placed his hand over the man's Jaw and a white light started to appear. The man's Jaw slowly started to heal, and eventually, it could be moved again.

Although this act didn't go unnoticed.

”Huh, he's a mage?”

”Do you think maybe he was the B rank adventurer then?”

”No, if he only knows white magic then he would be useless in combat.”

Rick seeing this, immediately got excited. All though Mage's were plentiful In Roland, many of them stayed at the academy. Once they had graduated, they would go on to do greater things outside of the city. They were still a rare breed for guilds.

”You!” Rick said, ”Come up here and join us.”

Rick was inviting Lenny to travel with the Underdog guild members, since they were the strongest people there it was also considered the safest place, in a way this was also an invite, a way of Rick asking him to join the guild.

”I'm sorry but I must decline.” Said Lenny. ”I have already been hired by these two to act as their guard, if anything happens to them, I must heal them and bring them back safely.”

What Lenny had said was technically true, right now he was being employed by Ray and was on a pay check.

Rick looked at the two young a.d.u.l.ts, their equipment wasn't too great, Jack had only a large great sword that looked powerful but wore nothing else. Not even any armour, which suggested all of his money and savings went on the sword.

On the other hand, Martha at best had an intermediate bow on her. At first, Rick thought that perhaps they were some rich kids of a noble who had hired a mage to protect them but it seemed impossible judging by their equipment.

Had the old man lied to him? Rick thought.

Although Rick couldn't think about it for much longer as they had finally reached the Harpies base.

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