Chapter 42

The three wagons returned to the capital after becoming two. Even so, the fact that there was still space was not very pleasant.

It was true that the incident was settled quickly because of us, but that was how the adventurers who lacked ability dealt with the soldiers who were determined to ambush and raid.

Even that would have been annihilated if it hadn’t been for us. Even Cheryl was dangerous. Even if it was difficult to catch all the guys in the forest, it could have been stabbed in the back by the enlisted soldiers at the camp, whom they believed to be allies.

It’s already past, but that fact was very important, and that’s why we reported it to the guild with great emphasis.

Even if I work for the Ogathorpe family for a decent salary and Cheryl is an aristocrat, unpaid work is another matter. It doesn’t even suit our temperament.

Through unanimous agreement due to the difference in skill, Cheryl, who came out of a position close to the representative of this punitive squad, pushed the receptionist to the extent that she had to wash her face in a cold sweat and held the guild accountable. The adventurers did their part perfectly just by putting on ferocious faces behind them.

In fact, it’s not our business to know if this was an adventurer’s guild’s problem.

“I’m sorry, but I’d like to get the details from above. Thank you for your cooperation.”

Thanks to this, we had to face a very cumbersome and annoying situation of having to face the guild leader.

I was greedy...!

“Although the stories of other adventurers have also been gathered, I think we need a separate story from the two who played a key role, so we brought them here.”

Of course, it was an extremely friendly place with no doubts or interrogation, but it was never a comfortable meeting place because we were extremely tired after a very busy day swinging to get to and from the wagon ride and cutting people. The reason we weren’t annoyed with the guild that dragged us up today saying that it wouldn’t matter if we put it off until tomorrow was because they took a good attitude and treated us well.

“I’m sorry you must be tired after going through a big deal. It’s small, but I’ve prepared tea and refreshments to help you recover from fatigue, so please enjoy it.”

The refreshment was the finest chocolate. Actually, I didn’t know exactly how expensive it was, but Cheryl reacted and found out. It wasn’t just a reaction, but Cheryl murmured, showing a genuinely surprised reaction.

“Would you expect to see this here...?”

“You seem to be interested in chocolate. It’s something that our guild also prepares little by little for the VIPs. As you can see from the reactions... it’s a little hard to find.”

The guild leader, who had not yet been able to hide his well-muscled body in a formal suit, informed me with a benevolent smile. There was even pride in it, and I couldn’t help whispering in Cheryl’s ear.

“expensive?”

“A box of that is equivalent to one gold coin of the guild trade.”

hee hee hee profit.

“Is this a story to tell while feeding gold coins and chocolate?”

“I’m skeptical about that.”

Engrim, noticing the doubts that arose as coolly as the main topic that jumped out, waved both hands and quickly continued.

“First of all, I am grateful for ending a serious incident that could have resulted in the deaths of 60 adventurers with minimal casualties. Actually, considering the cost of the lives of 40 people and the honor of the guild, this much is cheap. It’s just a pure favor, separate from the compensation we’ll give you.”

It was an extremely reasonable explanation from the beginning, so I decided to listen to him while grabbing some chocolate.

As I put the second chocolate in my mouth, Cheryl took a moment to notice, then quickly put the chocolate in her mouth.

“And the reason why I can’t explain the specific story is because this issue is not unique to the guild, so you have to pay attention to security. Even if the two of you decide to accept the request, after going through some tricky procedures I would like to tell you in advance that the matter is serious enough to be delivered. Of course, there will be no disadvantages if you refuse.”

However, unlike me who ate the third piece of chocolate, Cheryl’s expression and hands froze slightly after hearing Engrim’s words.

It didn’t take long for her to open her mouth after a moment of silence.

“Is it a matter related to the welfare of the kingdom or is it a private matter?”

She, who had completely transformed into the aristocratic Cheryl before she knew it, asked without taking her emotionless eyes off Engrim. I can’t tell if she’s reading something I haven’t read or if it’s just a guess based on a question, but I can tell that her attitude, unlike just before, is infinitely serious.

No matter how adventurous she is as a hobby, Sheryl is sincere in the request itself. That would also be the case, because requesting an adventurer was not a simple game for her.

Work that helps the kingdom while developing skills and experience. work for public safety. Surprisingly, this aristocratic lady was evaluating the adventurer request that way. If Engrim made a personal request, he would surely devour the chocolate and leave without a second thought.

“Our estimate is closer to the former.”

However, Engrim said without hesitation that it was a matter that threatened the kingdom’s well-being. A man who would have lived twice as long as we did sits down two 15-year-olds and discusses threats.

However, it is a world in which famous adventurers, who are only one or two years old and have a level two levels higher than ours, still exist. In some cases, there are not a few people who really go on great adventures to the level of saving the world.

Age doesn’t matter in front of those who kill, survive, work hard for this, and mature. Just skill is everything.

That’s why Engrim didn’t judge us only at face value, he wanted to know our skills, and Cheryl doesn’t find it strange that Engrim mentions this proposal in earnest to us who haven’t yet come of age.

Because he knows for sure that his skills are at a level where there is nothing strange about him being asked to do so.

“That’s why I’m trying to get as much help as possible.”

In front of Engrim, who had a hard expression on her face, Cheryl began to think hard.