Chapter 307 - Lost Goods (2) (1/2)

”Of course! If I am not confident, why would I come to you!” Auron stated confidently.

”Great! Then, go find my goods!” The old man excitedly command.

”Not so fast! Don't we have to talk about my remunerations and other things?”

”First of all, my responsibility is only limited to locate the lost goods and give the place to you. Whether you can retrieve the goods back or not, it is up to you.” Auron started to stated his demand.

”Second, I wanted 10% of your goods. Of course, if I fail this mission, you don't need to pay me. Give me three days.”

”That's all from my end.”

The old man's frowned when he heard Auron's demand. 10% of the goods were not small. However, he could still give it up. After all, he had made Semial and Remus paid a considerable sum of money above the market price.

What became the old man's concern was the retrieve part. To retrieve the lost goods, he had to hire another group of mercenaries. It would cost another money. Moreover, he still didn't know the bandit's strength.

The old man pondered seriously. Should he hired Auron or not. He said to Auron, ”Let me think first, can you wait?”

”No problem, but you must be quick. Well, I don't mind waiting. But I don't think your goods can wait for you.” Auron said causally.

The old man went inside a room and left Auron waiting outside. Auron was so relaxed. He looked Auron the old man's house and saw some of his photos. It was because from what he had said, Auron didn't lose anything at all, even he failed. At most, he only wasted three days.

However, if he succeeds, not only he would gain 10% of the lost goods, but he could win the old man's favor. He believed that as a businessman and a local here, the old man would know a lot of things that happened here.

Not long after, the old man got out of the room and said to Auron, ”I can accept your conditions. But, I want it to be done in one and a half days instead of three days.”

It was Auron's turn to ponder. Finally, he said, ”Okay, fine. One and a half days. However, I need a helper. And, you are the one that is paying.” Auron stated.

The old man frowned once again, ”Why don't we use my guards? I have several of them that can be used.”

”I don't mind using them. But, do they know who stole the goods or recognize any of the bandits?” Auron asked back to the old man.

”We need to hire the one who knows about it. Since you get the report that your goods were lost, then there must be someone that reports it. We are going to hire that person. And, you are the one who will pay it.”

The old man frowned once again, ”No way! If you succeed, then I could divide the cost 50 - 50. But, if you failed, then I didn't want to pay anything more.”

Auron shrugged and said, ”Okay, 50 - 50.”