Volume 4 - CH 10

Chapter 10 – Reward Distribution

“First of all, I don’t think this request could have been completed without any of you. So, I think it would be unfair to you guys who made great achievements at the risk of your lives if the rewards aren’t on par with that. That’s why, just for this request, I will add 10% of the total reward we got to each of your savings.”

“Oo, amazing!”

Kohaku shouted while applauding.

“The reward of this request is 15 million gold per person. And ten percent of that is 1.5 million gold. If you add that to your savings, your savings will exceed the purchase price of Kohaku and Sorano.”

“Eh?”

When Eto explained while smiling, the two stiffened with their mouths open. That is understandable. Because even Kohaku didn’t expect her savings to reach her purchase price so quickly.

“Although I can’t immediately release Sorano because you are a criminal slave, as stated in the contract, I intend to go to release Kohaku’s slave crest tomorrow. Of course, the remaining reward will be given to each of you. Other than that, as I said in advance, each treasure you guys chose in the treasure room is naturally yours. And if Kohaku wants, you can sell your treasure, and with the remaining money you got, you can release Amou too. However, I advise you to not sell the treasure you got from the treasure room at a cheap price, as it is quite valuable. You can consult Amou about that. Lastly, it’s about our activity from now on–”

“Wa-wait a minute!”

As Eto tried to continue, Kohaku suddenly interrupted him.

“Err, what should I ask first… Being released from slavery, releasing dad, and then…”

Kohaku said while holding her head, seemingly confused about what Eto said.

“After Eto releases Kohaku, what will happen to this party?”

Sorano asked with her usual expressionless look, but Eto was able to feel her seriousness.

“That’s right! What about that?!”

Kohaku stared at Eto.

“Un. Of course, I want to continue being a party with everyone. After releasing you guys from slavery, I intend to make a contract with each of you and decide the reward distribution of the party from now on. For the time being, I’m thinking that 50% of our reward will continue to be reserve funds for our party, and if Amou’s debt still remains, 5% of it will be used for that purpose. Then, the rest will be distributed equally to those who have finished rebuying themselves. Although Sorano is still a slave, I intend to give her the reward equally.”

“Distributed equally… Does that mean Eto’s share will be the same as ours?”

“Yes.”

There are many ways to decide the reward distribution in a party. But Eto thought that the best way that could prevent a quarrel among a party is to divide the reward equally. After that, the three tried to tell Eto that it would be unfair for him as his share will be decreased, but Eto still stood by what he said, saying the easiest way is the best choice.

“If you still have something to say, I’ll listen tomorrow, so let’s just rest tonight.”

Hearing that, Kohaku and Sorano returned to their room. Looking at the two, Eto thought, ‘After sleeping comfortably, the two’s excitement should calm down.’

After the two girls left, Eto wiped his body with a wet towel, before going to bed. However, suddenly, a big shadow appeared from behind. And when Eto turned around, he saw Amou, who stood beside his bed while casting his eyes downward.

“What’s wrong, Amou?”

“Eto…I sincerely think having Eto buy us is our greatest fortune… Thank you very much.”

Saying that, Amou bowed his head.

“Don’t worry about that. You guys have been helping me so much too, so it is mutual. Anyway, you should go to bed early.”

“Aa, understood.”

Eto then goes to bed and closes his eyes. It’s been half a year since he met Amou and the two at the slave firm. From now on, will their relationship with Eto change as they are released from the slavery? Eto wondered about that. But, Eto really doesn’t know the answer to that question, because even the Hero party chosen by the Goddess herself had various problems.

However, Eto intends to cherish the trust that they have built over the last six months. That is why, Eto reminded himself once again to never betray their trust.