20. The wise hire adventurers.
"Do you need help?
That's what I told the Guild Leader.
The Adventurer Alliance was in a state of commotion. Suddenly, monsters began raiding the city from the Forest of the Devil. Moreover, it was caused by the defeat of the Knights of the Kingdom. Normal people deserve to be driven by fear.
"Kh, I don't need your useless help! You guys, hold on!
"Huh?"
I'm impressed. You seem scared, but you're still trying to do your part.
"Well, if you think about it, there might have been a reason why you shouted at me. It is to overcome my fears. I'm not a C-Rank, I'm a former member of the brave party. Stealing a license from such a person is a courageous act, even though it is imperial. Maybe he was trying to be this guy, trying to do his job, trying to get himself up."
"Though he's been treated like that, he really sees it with a wide and fair eye."
Colette opened her eyes in surprise.
"Things aren't one-sided. Everyone has good and bad things. Whoever stands on top must be sure to look at both sides."
"It's not the responsibility of those who stand up..."
Colette nodded loudly as she started studying.
The Alliance Leader's call continued.
Hold your weapon! Hold your shields! Enemies are almost there! If we don't do it, we'll kill them both. "
But the adventurers are trembling and scared. Something missing one more piece? Then...
"Guild Leader. How much will this reward be?
"Ah, at a time like this... damn, it's only one gold coin! You son of a bitch!
I see. Well, that's where the kingdom's compulsory collection is.
"Milord, what does the question mean?
"It's easy. Employers don't work unless they pay a fair wage. It is only the duty of the superior to understand that."
After I said that, I stood on the table. And then...
"One person, participate in this battle from start to finish and you will pay 100 gold coins! This is a contract between you and me under the laws of the Great Kingdoms!
That's how I shouted.
It stopped for a moment. Contracts under the laws of the Great Kingdoms are a form of curse that cannot be broken. At that point, my offer proves true.
I didn't mind continuing.
They don't seem to be following me yet. I'm sorry, but I'm bored to keep up with their speed. Besides, I don't have much time right now. I'm sorry, but I'll let you keep up with my speed.
"What are you guys! An adventurer! Then risk your life for the reward of dishonesty."
I give orders to everyone more than Dai-jo.
However,
"It's so irresponsible! A monster from the Forest of Demons is approaching with an army! And the Knights!
That objection also rose.
But on the other hand,
"Ke, but. I said 100 gold coins... And it's not a lie. Great Kingdoms laws and regulations.
"Ah, ah. How many years? Then I can feed your family. I can fix a run-down house."
"I have a sick sister..."
I heard that voice too. Rather, there are a lot of such voices.
I don't mind if I get the opinion that I fished with gold. They're actually saying it. Find out how many families and friends you can save with 100 gold coins. It is therefore the role of those who stand up to pay adequate remuneration. Failure to do so... would not be as sinful as sending people to their deaths with one piece of gold, for example. Hmm, maybe I can judge the kingdom at my discretion at a later date.
Anyway, if we understand people's societies and economies properly, we can give grace to people who really have to be saved.
"That's my husband..."
"Are you really that rumored incompetent wise man...?
Colette looks at me with respect. On the other hand, the Guild Leader seems to have lost confidence in me as an Ariake who really banished the rumored (though bad) Hero Party. Jesus Christ... But it will also be the role of people like me to open their eyes and get them back on the right path in real life.
And then...
"Shit! Shit! I'll do it! There's no escape anyway! Then you'll have no choice but to thrill Ariake!
"Oh yeah, and this is the town where I was born and raised. I wonder if monsters can destroy us."
"Ah, let's do it. And go back to your family! You've got a lot of money. Goddamn it, let's go, guys!
Uh-oh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
Then, he takes his prey and starts fighting.
The same goes for the Guild Leader. I try to get out of the door with a giant hammer ax.
He glanced at us on the verge of leaving.
"Hmm, thank you. Either way, I'll have to fight. But you wouldn't even have been on the front line if you hadn't behaved yourself. This town was over before we fought. However, it is possible even now that it is only about 1%. There is only one hope to fight. Hmm, you can't risk your life with the Kingdom's stakes. In that regard, thank you for being so close to me."
"What, you just did what you should have done?"
"Fu, I hope everyone thinks like you. Especially the superiors... I want to roast the dirt on my nails and make them drink... I'll see you again when you're alive and celebrate with your money."
That's what I said and left.
"That's exactly what I was thinking... I'm glad I kept the money to myself when I left the party."
"But can you win? What about them? It's just a gathering of adventurers. It's never a special gathering of people, is it?
Colette asked me a question.
I nodded.
"That's what matters. I disagree with the idea that the Saviors will come and protect us. It doesn't produce good results when you look at it with a big eye. For humanity as a whole. That's why I don't think there's any point unless the people fight and win on their own."
"I see. Historically, yes. That's my husband."
It's just...
"But I think it's okay for me to forgive them to fight with heroes. It would certainly be praiseworthy from the public. That's why, Colette, if you drink this, we'll leave."
"Where are we going?
I smiled quietly at the question.