episode_0006

“Tsk tsk. I was trying to get out of there. Vice-captain Seris was stabbed with a single sword-!”

“…So. How can you be so strong..”

The lobby of the Scar mercenary base quickly became a bar-like scene. Delicious snacks and cold beer. And if you talk about it, it is a sufficient condition for your voice to become louder.

“Hmm. It’s delicious.”

As I drank the delicious otherworldly beer, I thought about what had happened just before and why our little mercenary group had become like this.

We started walking back down the same path we had walked in silence, without saying a word.

Of course, I packed the head and magic stone as proof that I had defeated the Iron Claw Monkey.

For reference, magic stones are like the core of magical power that all monsters possess, and their price skyrockets depending on their size and quality.

I heard that there are a lot of things you can do with magic stones, but I’m not sure about the details yet.

Anyway, we arrived at Leria Village quietly and at a faster pace than when we had gone towards the forest.

“Wow! Did you really defeat that monster?!”

“Hmm. That’s how it happened.”

After seeing the Iron Claw Monkey’s head, which was bigger than a large car wheel, the guard left behind his fuss and entered the village.

“Crazy! You caught that monster?!”

“Huh. Has the Scar mercenary group been revived this time?…”

Roaring Roaring-

Similar to the guard’s reaction, the villagers were shocked when they saw the giant monkey’s head.

We were all elated by the awe-filled expressions on our faces, and walked forward with our shoulders wide open. Of course, I couldn’t even make it known because of the concept.

“Please make sure everyone gets to the base first. After Vice-Captain Seris and I finish settling the bill, we’ll head back.”

“”Yes! Leader!””

“Vice-captain Seris, then let’s go.”

“Yes, leader!”

I have to stop by the mercenary guild anyway and settle the bill, so there’s no need to go with the members.

After sending the members to the base, Seris and I started heading to the mercenary guild.

Because it was a mercenary guild located in the middle of the village, we were able to arrive quickly.

The mercenary guild is a facility that provides convenience to mercenary groups within the empire. They mainly accept requests on their behalf and proceed with the process of paying the request fee.

Let’s go!

As we push through the door that looks like something you’d see in a western movie bar, the bustling guild interior instantly becomes quiet and all eyes are focused on us.

Trup, trudge.

Holding the head of the Iron Claw Monkey dripping with blood, he confidently headed to the guild reception desk.

“Crazy. You caught that? Those idiots?”

“Those bastards…what on earth did they do? Didn’t it just fail?”

Eyes of astonishment and admiration poured in on us. Most people had an expression like, ‘What on earth are those bastards doing?’

“Heh.”

Ceris gave a sneer to the astonished people and walked to the reception desk with a smile on her face.

In fact, I had previously visited the mercenary guild together with Seris. The purpose was to properly register the mercenary group and receive requests.

“Hello. This is a mercenary guild. What business can I help you with?”

“Hey… Scar mercenaries. I will register.”

“Puhup! They are not idiots who went to hell!”

“Ah~ Those guys who only glorify the past? The idiot leaders came and ruined the place?”

“Giggle! Why did those bastards come back?”

When we went to register the mercenary group, as soon as the name Scar Mercenary Group was mentioned, everyone in the guild burst out laughing.

It seemed a little pitiful to see Seris trembling with red eyes and unable to refute anything.

At that time, I promised Seris that I would show it with results.

“This feels really good, Captain?”

“I’m glad you did that.”

Seeing Ceris walking confidently, looking in a good mood, made me feel good too.

It was nice to see those big-mouthed guys not even saying anything and only giving me looks of envy and awe.

“Hello. Mercenary Guild…. Wow!”

“Heh. Take it here. This is the head of ‘Iron Claw Monkey’!”

Tuk.

The mercenary guild receptionist looked at the giant Iron Claw Monkey’s head and covered her mouth with her hand in surprise.

Seris looked at this with a satisfied expression and placed the Iron Claw Monkey’s head, which she had brought with great difficulty, on the reception desk.

“Please wait a moment.”

The receptionist, who briefly lifted Iron Claw Monkey’s head and went into the room behind the reception desk, came out again with his head raised a moment later.

“Confirmed. The extermination of ‘Iron Claw Monkey’ has been confirmed. Then, I will report this to the higher-ups.”

“Good! Huh! I… I’m sorry. Leader.”

“It’s okay. Rejoice to your heart’s content.”

“…heh..”

Seris was as happy as a little girl at having successfully completed her first request. I’m sure no psycho would see that and tell me not to do it.

“Also, we will pay you 30 gold, including the 10 gold request from Ver and the 20 gold extermination fee from the mercenary guild.”

Jinglang-

The receptionist quickly pulled something out from under the counter and handed us a bundle full of gold coins.

“Well, see you next time.”

“Thank you.”

“Thank you!”

We left the mercenary guild with happy, light steps, carrying heavy bags.

“Wow. 30 gold… such a large amount of money at once…!”

Seris opened the bag of gold coins several times with sparkling eyes.

This was such an enormous profit that one ordinary meal was worth about 5 cups of copper. You need 100 Copper to get 1 Silver, and 100 Silver to get 1 Gold.

We earned 30 gold, or approximately 600 million won in Korean won, from just one request.

Luckily, the Iron Claw Monkey had not been exterminated for a long time, so the extermination money had accumulated over a long period of time, and the person named Ver who proposed the request seemed to be a person with quite a lot of money.

As a result, we were finally able to escape poverty! hurray! Finally, you don’t have to eat dry bread!

“Vice-captain Seris. Thank you for your hard work. It seems like your virtue is great.”

“It was all thanks to the leader. If the leader wasn’t there, I wouldn’t have even been given this opportunity.”

We were returning to the mercenary base warmly, exchanging well-wishes with each other.

“Ah. Vice leader. Let’s go buy some food and alcohol.”

“Suddenly?”

“That’s right. Once you’ve finished what needs to be done, you have to make sure you take a break.”

“Yes! If that’s what the leader wants!”

So, after ordering a large amount of alcohol and delicious food from a nearby restaurant, we returned to base.

“Ah, are you here! Captain, vice-captain!”

“Um.”

“Okay. I’m back.”

As we entered the lobby of the base building, everyone was chatting and greeted us as soon as they saw us.

“Thank you all for your hard work. Then, everyone, take a break.”

“”Yes! Thank you!””

-…Tsk. Is there anything to eat? My mouth is a bit boring.

-Just stay here. Where did you complete the request?

-I want to drink a cold beer.

Everyone looked as if they were regretting something. okay. I knew that would happen, so I prepared food and drinks.

“Hmm… Then it’s time to come. Everyone, get ready.”

“Yes? What are you talking about…?”

Jing-!

“Delivery has arrived! That’s 30 servings of fried chicken, snacks, and 50 glasses of beer! If you need more, let me know!”

ah. You came at just the right time.

“”I’m the leader…!””

The mercenary members, who were looking at the suddenly barging employee in confusion, looked touched when they heard what I said.

okay. When something needs to be done, you have to make it clear, and when something needs to be released, you need to be sure to release it, which will boost morale. Of course, the line must be maintained.

“Okay. Make sure everyone eats well and rests well.”

“”Thank you! I’m the leader!!!””

-Hey! This is the leader!!

-The best! Welfare is so good!!

-This is it-!

As soon as he finished speaking like that, the lobby of the Scar mercenaries became a bar scene.

sniffling-

“Um.”

Of course, I also drank beer. I used to not like beer, but these days I really crave it.

…Anyway, why is this beer so delicious? It seems like it goes on endlessly. The fried chicken is also delicious.

“Captain.”

“Vice-captain Seris. You too, get some rest now.”

“Can I join you?”

“Of course.”

Although Seris was hesitant, she gathered courage and sat down next to me.

“Would you like a beer?”

“Ugh…. Huh. yes! Let’s drink it!”

“Drink slowly. Don’t drink it in a hurry.”

“Ugh….”

Doridori-

Gulp.

Cerise looked scared at first, perhaps because it was her first time drinking alcohol, but she soon shook her head and took a shot of beer.

‘Uh oh. ‘I can go that way?’

“Puha! This… is more drinkable than I thought.”

“..I see. Thank goodness.”

It’s your first time drinking alcohol, so you’re hitting a big beer in one shot?

Cerise seemed to be a good drinker.

gulp.

“……..”

“…….”

We quietly passed on beer and fried chicken after that. I didn’t have anything to say, because I just wanted to enjoy the atmosphere.

“Captain…..”

At that time, Seris, with a somewhat lowered voice, called to me.

“Why is that so? Vice-captain Seris.”

“….Really…thank you..”

“…?! Why are you acting like this all of a sudden, Vice-Captain Seris!”

Drop-drop.

Cerys suddenly shed tears and began to sob softly. I quickly covered Seris with my body so that other mercenary members could not see her.

Fortunately, I was in a large weight class and Seris was relatively small, so I was able to cover her.

“I. It was a moment I had been dreaming of my whole life. Successfully completing the request without a single casualty and having fun like this… I’ve only dreamed of it.”

“……I see.”

I listened quietly to Seris, who stopped crying and managed to start talking.

“After my father passed away. I really put in a lot of effort. To be able to find the glory of the past… To fulfill my father’s request.”

Gulp-gulp-

Seris poured another cup of beer and continued speaking.

“……Ha. But after meeting those trashy people… I gave up on everything. The future, even my father’s request… everything. I mean…”

I guess so. Seris, who was honest and upright, must have suffered a lot because she unfortunately met the former leaders who were idiots.

“Chief. thank you. Thanks to you, I can dream again. Now I can look into the future.”

“….I see.”

“Yes. That’s right. It’s all thanks to the leader.”

okay? I don’t think it’s thanks to me.

“Isn’t it all because Vice-Captain Seris worked hard and did a good job that these great results came about? As for this request alone, the vice-captain was mostly responsible.”

Even if it weren’t for me, Seris would have gone on alone and become a legend. I was lucky enough to join in and raise a spoon.

“……..!”

Cerys looked at me in surprise, her cheeks flushed red and her eyes spinning in a drunken state.

“Chief… Really….. buy…..”

dump.

Cerise, who was trying to say something, became slurred, then put her head on the table and began to sleep soundly.

what. I guess I was trying to say thank you. There was no need to do that.

“……”

I held the sleeping Seris in my princess arms and headed to the second floor.

Across from the office, there is a room where Ceris stays. I opened the room door and put Cerise down on the bed.

“……..”

Seris was sleeping soundly without knowing anything. If it continues like this… I don’t know if anyone will carry me.

Seueuugh-

I just reached out to the bed and-

I lifted the blanket up to my neck. If you drink alcohol and sleep cold, you will catch a cold. You have to be careful.

“You sleep well.”

Sigh. Should I go back down, have some more drinks, and then go home in moderation?

Today was a very fulfilling day. There will still be many fruitful days ahead, but whatever. Because it’s my first time.

Just like that, another day passed.

The next morning.

“Has everyone gathered?”

“Ugh…my head…”

“…Wow.”

“….I’m going to die…”

I conducted the morning roll call as usual. Everyone was dying of hangover, probably because they had run a lot yesterday.

…so drink in moderation.

“Ugh… my head…”

And it seems like Seris had a bad hangover as well. He was seen holding his head and complaining of pain with a pale complexion.

“Are you okay, Vice Captain Seris?”

“Ah. yes. it’s okay. But yesterday…”

“Hmm. Are you saying that? Let us move on quietly among ourselves. I left after watching Vice-Captain Seris fall asleep.”

“….?”

Yesterday, I told you to sleep well and even covered you with a blanket. I guess you slept well.

“Hmm… I know everyone suffers from hangovers, but shouldn’t we still do what we have to do?”

“”Yes…yes…””

“Okay then. Just do 200 easy laps. I’ll give you a little look today.”

“”Ugh…!””

At my command, the mercenary members with deathly expressions began to run, blaming themselves for yesterday’s inability to resist the temptation of alcohol.

“….Eh…?”

Seris still seems to have a headache. His face was red and he was making strange noises.

I have to tell him to get some rest.