CH 2

「I have no money.」

I muttered on the bed in the room I was staying in, looking at my wallet, which was lighter than it was a few days ago.

「All that’s left is 500 rien … that’s dangerous …」

With this kind of money, I can’t even pay for tonight’s accommodation. At best, you can buy a few cheap breads.

「Shit! Why don’t I have very much money!?」

No, I know the cause. This is because I am not working at all.

Until now, I had to work a little to replenish my money before it disappeared. But now I can’t do that.

「That and this … it’s all because of that fucking hero.」

Involuntarily, I want to throw my wallet that has become light as a feather on the ground.

A few days ago- to be exact, 12 days ago, I was invited to a hero party, and it was a mistake to withdraw to the inn, hoping that I could do something if I made a promise.

「Why is she still in this city!」

Yes, that fucking hero- Letti was still in the city.

I discovered it yesterday. I thought, “I’m about to give up,” and when I went to the guild to accept a request, Letti was making a lot of noise at the reception desk.

I went back down the road I came from and ran away so that I didn’t get caught. As I left, I heard the words “black-haired adventurer”, so she was definitely looking for me. Let’s go.

Although I want to withdraw until Letti leaves, I can’t stay because I don’t have any money. She may find me if I try to accept a request.

「… It cannot be helped, let’s go get a request.」

After thinking a little, I decided to accept a request because I couldn’t hide without money. Well, it will be okay if I aim for a time when Letti is not there. Yes, I’m sure it’s okay.

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「… Oh! This request looks good!」

When I moved to the guild while confirming that there were no sneaky Letti’s, I looked at the request bulletin board, and just the right new request was posted. (TN: If you can’t understand, he means that a good quest was just posted)

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<< Request for escort to neighboring country Etal >>

Qualifications: Power to repel monsters and bandits along the way

Anyone who has it, no matter what rank

Recruitment number: about 10 people

Treatment: There is a carriage for escorts, and you must bring your own meals.

Reward: Fixed reward 150,000 rien, with additional reward

Client: Private

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Etale is a neighboring country that you can arrive at in about five days by carriage.

A fixed reward of 150,000 means that I get 30,000 rien per day, while just 5,000 to 12,000 per day are exceptional payments for a market escort request.

Such a generous escort request is usually made only by aristocrats or large merchants. Or maybe when you ask an adventurer of rank A or higher.

「I’m worried that the client is private, but 150,000 rien is tantalizing, and it’s regardless of rank… It’s good that they asked for an escort to the neighboring country. If I do not return as it is, I’ll be able to escape from Letti.」

After a little worrying, I decided to take it. The number of people recruited is 10, and everyone wants to receive such a grand reward. I will accept the quest before others take it.

I told the guild that I would accept the request and asked for details.

Apparently, I’m leaving tomorrow. Because the reward was high, the request was taken up pretty fast. I didn’t have any money, so I left early.

After that, I returned to the inn where I was staying so that Letti couldn’t find me, and after negotiating whether I could stay there for 500 rien, I was allowed to stay because the stable was vacant.

I pushed away the horse that was licking me, and while suppressing my growling belly, I had a difficult night. (TN: Meaning that he didn’t sleep very well)

Next day.

「It’s been a while! It seems that I couldn’t apply for the party, so I got an application instead! Sign this!」

When I went to the meeting place of the request, there was a girl with pink hair there- Letti.

「Why are you here …!」