Chapter 313 - Bandits Hideout (2) (1/2)

”Are you sure you found the right location?” The old man frowned while asking Auron. After his goods being stolen, the old man became paranoid. So, he afraid that Auron was someone who was going to kidnap or kill him.

”Yes, we are 100% sure. We saw it with our eyes. The goods were hidden there. Now, our task had finished. Give us the promised money.” Semial was the one who answered the question.

”Not so fast! Wait until I verified the location first. What if you lied to me?” The old man answered back.

”Okay, fine. We will wait here.” Semial said.

”Whoah... You need to come with my guards. I will pay you as soon as I verify the location. Well, not all of you. But, at least him!” The old man pointed at Auron.

Auron sighed. He already guessed from the conversation going on. The old man didn't believe in him.

Auron didn't have any choice but to comply with the old man's demand, or the old man would be more suspicious. He still needed the old man. At least, until Auron could get in touch with Trito intensively.

”Okay, no problem,” Auron answered.

”However, I have to remind you that I have to ask for a bonus. This was not included in the agreement before,” Auron stated.

”I am fine with that. If you truly give the correct location, I will give you a bonus. After all, you deserve the bonus for giving the location this soon.” The old man smiled.

”Fine. Gather your people! Oh, I have to remind you, there were a lot of bandits at that place. You need to hire more people.” Auron said.

”No problem.” The old man clapped his hands, and one guard came inside the room.

”Go to the adventurer association and hire 100 mercenaries. You can offer them a high rate as long as they gather quick.” The old man commanded his trusted guard.

Auron was waiting with Semial and Remus at the old man's house. 30 minutes later, the previous guard entered the house and said, ”I have done your order.”

The old man peeked at Auron before saying, ”Here, take this money. Go with them to the location. After you verified that the goods were there, you can give the money to him.”

”However, if the location was wrong, you can punish them as you wish. You wouldn't mind, right?” The old man looked at Auron.

Auron sneered and shrugged his shoulder, ”As long as you believe in me.”

With that, Auron stood up and went along with the soldier. Meanwhile, Semial and Remus could not leave Auron alone. So, they decided to tag along with Auron even though they were not paid.

30 minutes later, Auron had led the group to the place near the bandit's hideout. ”Look at there. That's the place.” Auron said while pointing the location.