V2C51 (2/2)

“Quince-san, don’t you hate gambling?”

“I only hate bets that I will lose.”

I also hate losing so I politely refused.

In the first place, I don’t even have the confidence that I will win that bet after all.

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The sun was already sloping downward greatly and the stars were shining in the sky to the west by the time we reached the Adventurers Guild.

When we entered the Adventurers Guild, it was already filled with the smell of alcohol.

I could immediately tell that the adventurers who had received easy money from defeating the wool worms were making merry.

I don’t particularly hate the merry atmosphere but I didn’t really like the smell. Haru is most likely sensitive to the smell as well so I’d prefer to quickly finish our business and go home.

Contrary to the hustle and bustle in the guild, I found the bored-looking receptionist man and greeted him.

It was the same man that helped me yesterday.

As soon as he saw me, a smile floated onto his face and he spoke.

“Hey~ That guy Giraido was making a commotion. Something about you getting a great achievement.” (TL: The adventurer who tried to steal the brown bear Ichinojo was dismantling as well as the one he saved during the wool worm attack)

“Giraido?”

“The adventurer you caught yesterday. At this point, we could no longer find his other offenses so we had him act as the outer security as punishment and the wool worm herd attacked.”

Ah, so that’s why that guy was at such a place.

“It’s not something that great an achievement. By the way, have they found out the reason why the wool worms came to town?”

“Nope, not yet. However, this period coincides with the wool worm’s breeding season so there’re rumours going around that that is the reason.”

Thank god, seems like they have not found out about the incident with Carol.

I’m relieved.

“I wish to collect Haru and my portion of the reward. Judging by the state of the guild, I believe the payment has already ended?”

“Yeah, a person gets 200 sense on average while a larger amount was paid to those who fought on the surface so you 2 get 700 sense in total. Incidentally, 100 sense within that amount comes from Giraido.”

“From Giraido?”

“As thanks for saving his life.”

“That guy’s life sure is quite cheap.”

“Don’t say that, he’s still a fledgling adventurer after all. A loss of 100 sense from his earnings should be quite a setback for him. That’s just how thankful he is to you.”

The receptionist man said that and,

“Well, poor earnings was the reason why he teamed up with his companions to rob the monsters other people were dismantling but he has learnt from his experience.”

“That’s good if that is the case.”

I received the 7 silver coins. I did pick up a few of the materials and magic stones dropped from the minotaurs I defeated but I did leave the majority of it behind.

I guess it’s fine if I sell them next time.

Well then, let’s leave and go shopping, it was when I thought so and turned heel to leave.

From behind … Haru suddenly hugged me.

Two bulges hit my back and my back muscles tightened.

“Ha, Haru?”

“Master … even if you purchase Carol, please do not throw me away.”

“There’s no way I would throw you away …”

“I’m uneasy. Master has been steadily getting stronger and I feel that you might not need me anymore.”

“There’s no way I won’t need you. Even this time, it was because of Haru that we could successfully rescue Carol … Ah …”

When I turned around, Haru’s eyes were spinning round and round and she was sleeping with a bright red face.

… So she lost to the smell of alcohol in the guild huh.

There should be a limit to how weak you are to alcohol.

Shopping will most likely be impossible like this. It would soon be closing time for the shops as well.

Looks like there’s no choice but to push shopping to tomorrow.

“Geez.”

I carried Haru on my back and walked toward the inn.

Of course, I didn’t forget to change one of my jobs to Philanderer. (TL: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )