3-Episode 3 Auction and Dragon Scale

We can't buy it from you!

Eeeewww!

What does that mean?

Could it be that we can't buy green dragons from you because they're so commonplace?

d*mn it!　Then I should have hunted for a gold dragon!

"Hey, what's the meaning of this, Elma? Isn't it strange that you can't buy this?

''Yes, yes, what's going on!''

Not only Aug-san, but the other adventurers also shouted out that it was strange.

Good, it seems that Green Dragon materials aren't necessarily worth the money.

But then why did they say they couldn't buy it?

It is, sir.

""What's that?"

It's a bit amusing to hear everyone's voices overlap with Elma's words.

''It's because this green dragon's corpse is just too beautiful!

""What?

What does that mean?　Why wouldn't he buy a dead body that's too pretty to be sold?

Oh, I see. I see.

Well, I certainly don't blame you for that.

But some of the adventurers have figured out what's going on.

What the hell is going on here?　Tell us what is going on?

Elma-chan, why don't you stop pretending to be a smart ass and tell me what's going on?

Everyone nodded in agreement with Aug's words.

''........As I'm sure you all know, a dragon is an opponent that multiple parties will defeat in a clique.

For some reason, everyone nodded yes and no.

Even if I say dragon, this guy is not a very strong green dragon, right?

''Dragons are too strong and will fight each other for their lives. So it is common knowledge that even if they are defeated, their bodies are torn to pieces. Dragons have a strong life force, and the fact that they don't die easily is one of the reasons why their materials are torn to shreds.

''Really?!''

I couldn't help but let my voice escape.

Because it's a green dragon!

If you hunt for their heads, isn't that a shot!

''That's right. It's rare to find a part of the body that didn't happen to be injured by an accidental attack, but those parts are extremely valuable.

Sure, if you look closely, this dragon's body doesn't have a scratch on it.

The scales are shiny except for the cuts.

For some reason, the adventurers are always complimenting the dragon on its beautiful body.

"Look at the cut surface of the scales!　How do you make such a smooth cut?

No, it was just a normal cut with a sword.

The adventurers crowded around the body of the green dragon.

Could it be a thing?

Do you think the material is going to be torn up because the powerful will ignore it because it's not worth the money at the level of a green dragon, and the weak adventurers will go after it?

Yeah, I'm sure.

''That's why this green dragon's whole body is a treasure. They say that dragons are all useless, but this one is extraordinarily special.

It's embarrassing to be praised that much.

It's only an amateur adventurer's hunt.

I've fought plenty of strong demons in my life, but I've never experienced fighting with the right amount of skill to secure materials.

It just happened to work out well.

''That's why our branch doesn't have the budget to buy these materials. We'll have to take it to King's Landing and auction it off. Therefore, Mr. Lex, could you leave the dragon to the Adventurer's Guild?　We'll make sure to sell you a fair price.

Erma-san stares at me with serious eyes.

Well, it's embarrassing when a beautiful woman like Erma-san looks straight at you.

You can't do that, they're talking to you on the job. I'm not playing around with you.

"I'm sorry, but you can't do that.

What's the trouble?　What's the problem?　If I put it up for auction, I can get a fair price for it!　They'll pay you a hell of a lot of money for it!

Elma-san says so, but putting it up for auction means it will take some time for the money to come in.

If you don't sell it now, you won't be able to eat dinner, let alone pay for accommodation.

I literally flew in after my coming of age rituals, so I didn't even eat lunch.

""What the hell is that?!"

Huh?　Why is everyone running into me at once?

No, no, no, it's a great deal of money.　Sell it!　Instead, sell it!

'That's right!　She's a dragon!　You could live with this for the rest of your life!

Sell it, or you'll regret it!

They were worried about me, as if I were their own.

They are such good people.

I'm feeling a little awkward.

But we're really short of cash.

'Oh my God!　I'll lend you money for food and lodging tonight, if you don't mind.　You can pay me back tomorrow, in a heartbeat!　So put this dragon up for auction!

After saying that, Mr. Org let me hold five silver coins in my hand.

Are you sure you want to do it?

No, I don't care!

Oh, thank you!

What a good man, Mr. Aug.

Ah, yes.

''Um, if you'd like, you can accept these green dragon scales. You know, for the money you lent me.

I take out a piece of green dragon scales that I took out of my magic bag.

This is part of the scales that fell off when I cut off the head, but dragon scales are big, so they're of a good size.

In case you're wondering, I heard that even dragon scales can be worth a good amount of money.

''........Seriously!''

''Hahaha!''

For some reason, everyone is surprised.

That's right, it's a green dragon scale.

''It's not much, but I still wanted to thank you, Aug. If it's an inconvenience, I'll put it away.

"No, I'm taking, I'm taking!　I'll take that!　I mean, are you sure you want this?

I'm sorry it's the only way I can thank you.

Even though it's Green Dragon material, Mr. Org is even pretending to be happy to be a little jumpy.

He's a really nice guy.

''Seriously, Aug's bastard!

You're gonna have to work at it!

I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it.　Maybe I'll make it into a weapon, or maybe I'll make it into armor!

Well, as expected, I'm sorry if you pretend to be that happy.

'Yay! I'll buy you dinner tonight!　Ask for what you want!

What?　You sure you want to do this?

I don't care!

Wow, you're really good!

'Yes!　You Augs are buying me a drink!

Yo!　Empty his wallet!

"f*ck you!　I never said anything about buying for you guys!

"Celebrate the gift of dragon scales!　I'll buy you a drink!

You have to be kidding me!

Thus, in a state of chaos, we headed to a nearby bar, where we fussed until morning.

I enjoy being an adventurer.