164 Episode 130: The Mercenaries

Apparently, Gram knew the legendary sword squid (laughs) from the beginning.

I was magically joining a sword that focused only on appearance and robustness with a pierced ground. I wouldn't be surprised if I boasted the same power. "

I mean, that event was a complete fraud.

Well, if I were an Einar level sorcerer, I'd know at a glance.

Very few wizards like Aina would have done it, and it would have been so hard for them to find out about the scam.

The merchant's biggest mistake would have been someone pulling the legendary sword (laughter) from the ground to the ground.

Well, it's about me.

When I lowered the sword I pulled out (and the ground) to the ground, after a moment of silence, the audience gave a big applause.

Apparently, it was a spectacle of dress. I didn't do it with the intention of making fun of my strength, but it irritated me when I was praised for letting go.

With a smile on his face, he turned to the merchant and somehow disappeared.

According to Gram, he escaped the scene like a rabbit just before he pulled his sword out of the ground. No one noticed the scene when he drew my sword, and Gram didn't have time to tell me how fast he ran away.

If I stayed there, I could see reprimands for doing crazy things after the praise was over.

After all, you can't possibly get the prize that the trader or the con artist was talking about. I just lost enough to pay the challenge fee. It was about a meal's worth of money, but there was still a little anger about being deceived.

"That's good. I'm delighted to see you cool."

"You're really good at getting people on."

If you think so, it seems like a necessary expense to show Kunai masculinity. The anger that remained small also became less worrying.

Walking with Cunei in arms, he arrived at a familiar place.

…………

Even though there was a particularly prominent shop inside, it was strangely impressive.

This is where the man Reed got tangled up.

"Yukina-kun?

"Oh, I'm sorry. Did you miss something?

"No, nothing. It's just that Yukina was a little weird."

You really can't beat Cunai. I tried not to show it to my face as much as possible, but I could find it without missing a slight change.

"... I just remembered he was involved with Reed the other day."

Speaking of which, it was around here that I met him.

In fact, while I enjoyed dating Cunei, I couldn't completely erase Reed from my head.

The person (Reed) said that he is coming to this city for "work". Probably referring to the mercenary's request. At least while we're in this city, we could run into that group. You'll have no choice but to be vigilant.

Speaking of groups, yes.

At that time Reed was bringing in a bunch of poor men who thought they were mercenaries. I called Reed a leader and it seemed a little different than just my buddies.

According to Mikage, several mercenaries may form groups and operate. Strictly speaking, it's not in the union's constitution, but it's almost silent.

All in all, they're called "Mercenaries." I can't feel any twist and it stays the same, but that's why it's easy to understand.

The Mercenaries will take on a larger number of requests so that the four of us can come together and receive one request.

However, it does not increase the reward when the request is fulfilled because of the large number of people. However, it is also possible to accomplish dangerous and difficult requests that are difficult for individuals to undertake on their own, as well as large numbers of people. Mercenaries are one option, provided that the reward is divided.

Usually, they work individually or in groups of two or three, and when hunting big things, it seems that the usual form of a mercenary group is to take on an evil beast.

It seems to be a realistic mechanism, but in the first place, mercenary groups often do not function properly in most cases.

The primary cause is the temperament of mercenaries. Originally, it's an industry where rough people are making a lot of money on their own. It is close to impossible for a group of four or five, or a large group of dozens of rough people to line up, whatever the sudden large number of people requesting it.

However, Reed has assembled the mercenary regiment to function well. From what I saw the other day, it seemed like he was following Reed's instructions, even though he was a little ahead of schedule.

Maybe it's not just a tyrant in the second grade.

It reminds me of the unseen intimidation when I grabbed his arm. Again, I wonder what would have happened if we had really (...) done it.

- And that's where I started thinking.

Whatever you're worried about Reed, I'm in the middle of a date with Cunei. It would be rude of her to be distracted any longer.

"Sorry, I said something weird."

"It's okay. That's all Yukina cares about me. I'm so glad."

Besides, Cunei and I laughed.

"I was a little surprised at first, but I don't hate people like that. I was wondering if I could be friends with that stranger."

"Where did your friends pop up from last time?

"A woman's intuition. Or maybe my experience as a former prostitute."

"When I say that, I can't put anything in anymore as a man."

A man who invites you to an affair with dignity. Isn't it a little too dangerous to call me a friend?

"Oh Yukina, did you forget the dialogue you told me when you first met me?

"What people care!?

Thus, while keeping Reed in the corner of my head, somehow I enjoyed dating Cunai.