Chapter 80 Requesting Reinforcements (2/2)

”I think you have forgotten that there's still a mercenary group without any injuries.”

”Hm?”

President and Sereck immediately turned towards Rhode who had remained silent for the whole time. Right now he was crossing his arms while leaning against the chair, quietly watching them.

”You mean Starlight?”

The Old President shook his head and laughed.

”Kid... your mercenary group only possess five or six members right now... Even if you have twice or trice of that, Silent Plateau isn't a place for your level. Don't make things even more troublesome.”

”That's your opinion, not mine, old man.”

Rhode didn't back down. Instead, he moved his body to get more comfortable.

”I have confidence in my subordinates, and believe me — my familiarity with Silent Plateau is far more than you can imagine...”

”Oh?”

Both of them were stunned momentarily, then the Old President laughed and opened his mouth to say something. However, Sereck stopped him. He walked towards Rhode and carefully scrutinized the young man.

”Are you sure you can handle it?”

”I never take on a mission that I'm not sure of. Moreover, you're coming with me right? I have no doubts of your strength.”

Rhode stood up.

”I have two conditions, however.”

”What conditions?” The Old President was puzzled.

Rhode whipped out one finger.

”First, you must look for four clerics for me. There must be some within the Association, right?”

”There is, but...”

The Old President frowned and stared at Rhode suspiciously. He didn't understand what he was going to do with four clerics.

”What do you need them for? You should realize that those kids do not have much adventuring experience since they are mainly responsible for the Association's internal first-aid department. Let me inform you — they do not know any offensive spells. Don't expect them to help you kill the undead.”

”That is my problem. You only have to wait for me to bring them back safely. You have my word. Now, I want to know whether you agree to this condition.”

”Sure.”

The old President didn't hesitate long before agreeing to Rhode's condition. Anyway, it wasn't a big deal, and he was also curious why would he ask for four clerics.

”I'll get them to prepare. After that, they'll follow Sereck to join you guys. What about the second condition?”

”The second condition is simple.”

Rhode held out another finger.

”I want to know how many points I can get after this mission.”

The Old President's face finally turned green.

”You greedy bastard! You can actually speak of this condition at this kind of time?!”

”That's exactly why I must talk about the conditions with you, old man.”

Rhode put down his right hand and shrugged.

”After all, this is also a mission and we are risking our lives... Isn't some kind of compensation appropriate?”

In the end, the President agreed to Rhode's conditions. Old President could choose to bargain further, but he knew that this matter was urgent and thus relented to Rhode's conditions.

If Starlight could complete the mission and come back safely, the Mercenary Association would give them a five Star-Ranked mission reward together with gold coins and some magic equipment.

The reward can't be said to be abundant, but also can't be said to be meager for a five Star-Ranked mission.

After everything, they finally agreed to prepare to move out the next day at dawn. Rhode promptly left the Mercenary Association after the discussion.

”I really don't know what you are thinking!”

The Old President was in a huff as he slumped in his chair angrily, giving a dissatisfied look at Sereck who returned his glare with a smile.

”Do you really think that kid is telling the truth? I think that he's just uttering nonsense. Is the Silent Plateau a resort where he can choose to come and go as he wishes? He even said that he is familiar with it? Nonsense!”

”I don't think so.”

Sereck smiled bitterly and shook his head.

”You must recognize his achievements as well. When the kid had just established his mercenary group, he immediately took on Pavel Cemetery and came back without any casualties while saving the Red Hawk mercenary group in the process. That young lad said that he is familiar with the undead... is it really a coincidence? He even felled the Necromancer who had lived for so many years.”

”What are you trying to say Sereck?”

”I'm not trying to say anything...”

Sereck turned his head and gazed out the window.

”I just think that young man is a fascinating fellow...”