V2C37 (1/2)
(037) Rare Guest at the Weapons Shop
Translator: Tseirp
“Oh man, boss, you’re so evil, if you just said that you are strong then we won’t have done such a thing.” (Random lackey among the 5)
No, even if I don’t say anything, they should be able to come to that conclusion if they think about how I hunted the bears.
Or maybe these guys thought that I was a Peddler who bought the bear pelts from other towns knowing that their prices are higher here?
“Nope, just like how you guys thought of ways to shake down others such that you won’t become Thieves, I’ve also thought of ways to punish people without leaving behind any aftermath.” (Ichinojo)
Since Haru mentioned that a person will not become a Thief if it is done in self-defense, I continued to intently beat up the adventurers who attacked us at the backyard we did our dismantling work.
What I was doingcan be taken as torture but it was something I had to endure if I am to survive in this world from now on.
There were some who were about to flee but naturally, I did not allow them to escape.
“Well then, carry it all into the guild and honestly tell them everything after that.”
“””””Yes boss!”””””
The 5 of them saluted while they could not stand properly due to the bruises, abrasions, bald spots and dislocations that can’t be said to be serious injuries on their bodies and helped me carry the dismantled bears.
They each separately carried the bear meat, pelt, internal organs, and wolf meat. The bear gall bladders was an expensive compound even among the internal organs so it seemed like it could be traded for an especially high price. Apparently, there are skilled Hunters who only extract the bear gall bladders when they hunt too many bears.
Incidentally, there’s something else. I imagined that the bear paw would be treated as a luxury food item but in this world, rather than a luxury food item, its price even among the edible meat was low. It was slightly disappointing.
The entrance to the Adventurers Guild was not wide enough for the cart to enter.
We had to carry them by hand.
I had the adventurers who attacked us carry the internal organs and such while Haru and I carried the pelts.
The room for the purchase of monster materials was a separate room so I had them carry the materials there.
” … I’m surprised, those are stunning pelts … The dismantling was done perfectly. So you hunted forest wolves as well huh.”
The guild staff said that he would immediately appraise the items but I did what I had to do before that.
“Ah, before that, please listen to what these people have to say.”
The 5 people who carried the materials over winced.
Then, the 5 of them began their confession.
While trembling in fear.
“For the time being, they claimed that they have not done any further crimes but could the guild investigate it?”
“Understood. For now, you lot, carry the bear meat to the food warehouse and ask them to weigh it, also, I can roughly judge the weight by looking so don’t try to deceive me.”
Somehow, this guild staff is well known in the guild so the 5 of them all saluted and left.
“The bear pelts will be 360 sense each, we’re buying them at 20% higher than the usual price since they are requested items. Next, the bear gall bladders are undamaged so it should be about 4000 sense in total. The wolf pelt will go for 50 sense each while the fangs will sell for a total of 40 sense. I’m sorry but we do not purchase wolf meat here, however, I’ll write a letter of introduction for you so you can sell them to the butcher in the west street. This amount of meat could likely cover your accommodation charges. Next …”
The staff listed the respective prices.
I don’t know if the prices are low or high, but looking at Haru’s tail, the pricing should be quite decent.
“Including the fee for the mastery of dismantling, it will be a total of 9800 sense. I’m sorry but no manner how much I utilize my own discretion, 10000 sense is impossible.”
” … Haru, what do you think?”
“I believe it is sufficient. At the very least, I don’t believe it is an inappropriate amount.”
I guess. I mean … 9800 sense, in other words, 980000 yen? (TL: For those lost with the native currency conversion, 1 sense roughly = 1 USD)
If I hand over the remaining 2 silver coins, it would become a gold coin you know?
So that’s why those guys tried to steal it.
Even those guys who were killed by the bears risked their lives to hunt the monsters.
Using Haru’s adventurer’s certificate, I received the money. 9 bundles of 10 silver coins and 8 loose silver coins.
We unexpectedly got our hands on a lot of money.
“Oh yeah, this kumakiri knife, thank you. It was extremely easy to use.”
I maintained the kumariki knife with the method taught to me by Margaret-san and returned it.
The man kept the knife in his breast pocket without taking it out of its sheath,
“Yeah, since you’ve earned a large sum, you can purchase it from the old man at the neighbouring shop.”
and declared so.
… He’s right.
Even during the battle with the bears, I could not pull out my iron sword after piercing the bear so I want a sword with a good edge.
I also want to buy a sword for Haru anyway.
“Then I’ll go have a look. Thank you.”
I bowed to the reception man and followed his suggestion.
I thought that it would be best if the receptionist is a beautiful lady but a service-minded person who can get the job done is more helpful after all.
I placed the large sum of money in my item bag and left the Adventurers Guild.
… Also, I was hungry.
It was going to be night time soon so we had to find an inn as well.
” … Night … huh …”
I looked at the sinking sun and sighed.
“Are you thinking about Carol?”
” … Strictly forbidden from leaving the place at night. I was thinking that it is as if she’s the direct opposite of vampires … that’s all.”
I said so and entered the weapon shop next to the Adventurers Guild.
Swords, knives, spears, armors of various different types were on display in the weapon shop.
I tried looking at the sword kept in a showcase exuding a famous sword-like atmosphere.
200000 sense … 1 sword is 20 million yen huh.
I wonder if it is lucrative to be a blacksmith.