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“3,500 gold? Not 350 gold? ”

Confucius Hamel asked again as if he couldn't believe it.

“Exactly 3,542 gold. There won't be any error in the amount because the investigators have thoroughly rechecked it. ”

“Fantastic.”

“It's all thanks to you. I couldn't have done it without permission. ”

In front of Confucius Hamel, I confidently reported.

As expected, Confucius Hamel couldn't help but be surprised. Even Lord Paramella, who was escorting him, opened his eyes wide.

3,500 gold was never small.

According to the current currency value I am aware of, it was about 3.5 billion. It is a great thing that you have managed to collect that much more in just one day.

Confucius Hamel narrows his eyes.

“Have you found any evidence? ”

“We're working on it. We're interrogating those who were trying to hurt our soldiers because it's a situation involving the Black Pigs, not the Delfino Merchants Guild. ”

“That's a poor outcome. ”

“But the hypothesis I mentioned at the beginning has been proven to some extent. ”

I said challenging. Again, Confucius Hamel appeared uncomfortable, but he did not accuse me of anything.

At first I told him there would be some sort of deal between the Black Pigs and the Delfino Merchants Guild. And the Black Pigs seized the funds they had illegally raised.

All I have to do now is point out the connection between the Black Pigs and the Delfino Merchant Guild, and I'm not interested in that.

The only reason we wanted to do this was because our Avengers devoured the entire Black Pig tribe.

Of course, during the investigation, there may be evidence of a similar transaction between the Black Pigs and the Delfino Merchants Guild.

But I already have everything prepared for that.

“The investigators are analyzing the ledgers now, and the interrogators might give you some information, so if you could just wait a little longer, you'll have some good news." ”

“Hmm. What if the Black Pig and the Delfino Merchants Guild are connected? ”

“You can stay really still then. ”

“Why?”

“The Black Pigs are currently at war with various organizations. We take the evidence and investigate the Delfino Merchants Guild. You don't have to go into the mud. ”

The useless procedure was to skip it. Hamel nods, his jaw twitching. But he casts a questionable glance at me.

“How much did you take this time? ”

“I don't understand what you're talking about. ”

“Why are you suddenly so naive? I'm asking you how much money you have left. ”

The question was anticipated. The third Confederate of the Adeline family likes to be honest. So I took out the answers I had prepared.

“I've got 100 gold pieces. ”

“Crazy! You got 100 gold pieces? Are you crazy?”

Confucius Hamel smiles as he says. Sir Paramella, who was beside me, is looking at me pitifully.

I have no interest in Lord Paramella's reaction.

It's just the fact that Confucius Hamel is smiling at me. He likes fun. I probably never thought I'd be able to tell you I took the money back.

“I think we should only tell the truth to the third Confucius, not just anyone else. So, to be honest with you, ”

“Ha, you rascal. Yeah, I got 3,500 gold, but 100 of them cost me a fortune. And you have ten necks? Drinking like that. What if I put you in the dungeon and cut your head off? ”

“I thought you'd take a good look. ”

“I'm not taking good care of you. ”

“Aren't you smiling? ”

“It's because it's ridiculous to come out so rashly. Some investigator, no. You're an apprentice, aren't you? ”

“I'm not like other apprentices. ”

Confucius Hamel snores, and I laugh and talk.

“At this rate, the Black Pigs will be destroyed. because today's additional collections have cut the funding line completely, and we've been attacking organizations recently. One of them is a powerful organization that will provide you with information that the Black Pigs have. ”

“What would a powerful organization look like? ”

“An organization called the Avengers. ”

“Avengers.”

Confucius Hamel starts tapping his bracelet. I took off because I was too interested.

“I hope you don't mind too much. Wouldn't it be inconvenient for the noble Duke Adeline to hear rumors that he's involved in a dark family? ”

“Yes, it is. It's enough to put us in a difficult position. ”

“Leave the dirty work to me. ”

Confucius Hamel soon lost interest. So far, so good. Now all I have to do is destroy the Black Pigs, pretend to have received the information from them, and show it to Confucius Hamel.

“But since we've got the balls for this, shouldn't we be rewarded? ”

“I have enough in my pocket. You look a little clumsy, but if you close your eyes, I'm happy enough. ”

“Hahaha! Honestly, I like it. I'll tell my father about this myself. Well done.Goodbye. ”

I bent at my waist to say a polite hello and left the palace.

The operation was a complete success.

* * *

The good news came in a row.

Arthur was recognized by the Knights. The wounded Third Guard soldiers were well, and rumors spread as they came to the Knights in person and thanked them.

There, Warmoff, the sixth Guard Commander, posted an official report detailing his specialty, saying that the Baryan Knights Captain had paid special attention to Arthurs.

However, Arthur, who is telling me the story now, is not very satisfied.

“I'll pay you a compliment. What's with the award holidays? ”

“A reward vacation is a big deal. If you're too greedy, you'll be punished. That's enough.”

“Ha, I'd like to exchange weapons this time as well. We don't have a choice in supplies. ”

Arthur's desire for a weapon as good as his own was great.

Even an apprentice knight, it's hard to find weapons that are worthy of ordinary knights. I get paid. Of course, if you're from Withdrawal, it's a different story.

I swiped my pocket from my arms and gave it to Arthurs.

He takes it reluctantly, checking its contents and opening his eyes.

“What kind of money is this? ”

“Keep it quiet. It's the cost of the last mission. ”

“That's too much for you. ”

“Too much would be good to buy a good weapon. That way I can get my attack right? ”

“Damn it!”

Arthurs smiles, despite being taunted. With this kind of money, you can get a good weapon.

“Buy some good weapons, buy some good ones. ”

“Of course I do. But where did you get this much money? You can't be... ”

“Don't try to know too much. You're hurt.”

“Then you should keep your mouth shut. ”

He wasn't oblivious either, so he guessed which way I got the money. After all, this has made us partners.

“This mission is about to begin. You may continue to do some dangerous things in the future, but if you don't mind, I need you to lend me your strength. What do you think?”

“I like it. Somehow, it's good for breathing. But I guess I'm the apprentice. It can be a little hard to make time. ”

“Don't worry about it. I'm going to ask you to borrow it from the top. ”

“Are you stuck with Confucius Hamel? ”

“No, that's not it. ”

I shrugged his shoulders instead of telling him not to worry. With a status window check.

○ Arthurs Merdien

Rank:

Level: 24 (+2)

Characteristics: Slash A, Mounted Magic A, Breakthrough B, Iron Wall B, Archery C,???,??

Status: Amity

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……

Level 2 has risen with this operation. It was a good performance over time. One practice might be more helpful than a hundred training sessions.

Seeing that the seniors are between levels 40 and 50, we may have to give them a chance to wield their swords diligently in the future. If you go below level 30, you'll be a knight that no one can ignore.

There, the status message changed from liking to intimacy.

If you look at the nuance of the word, intimacy is much closer than liking it. Now you can say you're really friends. I don't know if it's because he paid me back or because he died with me, but the important thing is that I'm closer to him.

Now that Arthurs has been knighted, it would be a great help to me if he were to take a crucial seat within the Knights. By then, I'll be in a good position at the Deacon's office, so I can be of great help to him.

This is what the ancestors used to say, right?

I think it's time. I got up first. Then Arthur gets up.

“Where are you going? I hope you're not done with work. ”

“I have some business to attend to. ”

“You got a job to do? ”

I shook my head. I laughed and tasted like drinking with my hands.

“Khh. Let's sell. I envy you! I wish I was Miss Sapiella's guardian. ”

“Work hard. Then you'll catch her eye one day. ”

“Will that day ever come? ”

“He'll be here. ”

Don't worry, I'll make you come if you don't.

I broke up with Arthurs and left the mansion.

I went into the ghastly alley, wrapped my hood around it, and put my best face on it. I felt very good about it.

After turning into Su-hyun, I headed to the tavern where Eluna works.

* * *

Once inside the tavern, Eluna is dealing with several guests. I felt like I had more guests than before.

There used to be a lot of people sitting at tables, this time sitting at a table bar. It is also used as an inn. More people just came to drink is proof that more guests have come.

In other words, the men sitting at the table bar are visitors to Eluna.

Men are all the same.

I squeezed the gap and sat down. Eluna recognizes me and smiles.

“More customers. ”

Eluna smiles skillfully and pushes the cup of water towards me. I really feel like a bartender now.

“What would you like to order? ”

“I've always had a drink. ”

“Wait a minute. ”

I was always drinking, so the eyes of the males around me are drawn to me. You think you're the competition? Unfortunately, I was wrong.I 'm the master of Eluna. It's a different class than yours.

After a while, Eluna gives out a drink. I drank slowly. Waiting for the bar to get a little busy.