After defeating the three great devils, Aldis's name quickly spreads throughout the royal capital. Six days after the defeat, the state was officially declared to have succeeded in defeating the three great devils, and the royal capital was engulfed in a revelation.
It is said that mining in the northern mountainous area, which was the territory of the heavy iron Suzuyori, is expected to start in earnest, and the ore trading firms and blacksmiths stand out.
Merchant vessels that had previously been forced to make large round trips due to the "Four Blades" can now be sailed on the shortest route, so that it is possible to shorten the schedule by three days or more on westward routes. In addition, the opening of rich fishing grounds near the royal capital was also pleased by local fishermen.
It seems that regular troops will be stationed at the old fort where the Red Eaters lived, and will maintain the security of the surrounding area. According to the report, plans have been made to colonize the area around the fort.
That the monsters that were a matter of concern were defeated at once. With the numerous economic effects that have come, the outlook for the kingdom of Nagras looks very bright.
Of course, the name of the defeater who brought it is also echoing throughout the royal capital. There is no one in the royal city who does not know the name of Aldis. In a few days, rumors will spread to places such as Tria.
If it's difficult to hide your intentions, raise your name so hesitate to reverse. What Aldis did was producing the desired effect. Fools who try to reach out to mercenaries who can defeat the three great devils alone are not so likely.
"It seems that those guys who had previously attempted to seize you have stepped down."
Cesare said to the hotel where Aldis was staying.
"It's more than anything"
Aldis smiles only in his heart, saying that it was worth the defeat at once.
"Thanks to me, I've been spotted all over the place."
Cesare complained of being sighed.
It refers to the night when Aldis appeared with the necks of the three great devils. Many would have noticed that it was an act of "coming to show" to Cesare. By then, some would have sought to find out what the relationship was between the three great devils and Cesare.
"Well, more than half are connected to work, so it's not just bad."
The reputation of being an informant with a connection to the strong, such as Aldis, will definitely intrigue people. In a business like an information store, standing out has both advantages and disadvantages.
Becoming a well-known information store makes it easier to catch new customers. In addition, it will be helpful for information agencies to have horizontal connections. On the other hand, selling names and faces can lead to unnecessary caution and limited freedom of action when gathering information.
"Well then, until you bothered to interrupt your breakfast, did you come to talk like that?"
With his elbows on the table, Aldis picks up the sandwich with one hand.
"Even though I came to send information until I skipped breakfast, I can say a lot."
"I didn't ask. I'm not telling you just to give me information charges."
"I don't think you'll be charged information fees to that extent, but isn't business a business that's only possible because of each other's interests? Oh, young lady. Can I get sandwiches and fruit water?"
Cesare calls out to order breakfast. She was going to talk in earnest.
"What do you want to say?"
"She didn't sell me my name the other day."
"Maybe it's money?"
Aldis's eyebrows move.
"No, I wouldn't say that, but I wondered if I could get a little bit of information about the three great devils in exchange for me."
Hearing that, Aldis was convinced.
Despite being defeated, they are monsters that have plagued the kingdom's head for many years. Cesare would have thought that the information was still valuable.
Certainly, there is no guarantee that similar demons will never appear in the future. Perhaps there are similar demons in a place called a secret area where humans can't step in, and mutated demons could pose a similar threat. At that time, information of the three great devils may be a useful product.
Unlike other information agencies, the person who defeated the three great devils and Cesare have acquaintances, and they have tips if not desired. It was a matter of course for an information store to take advantage of that to get information on the three great devils.
"I see. So what do you want to know?"
Aldis, who is aware of the use of Cesare, has decided to sell a little favor here. We will talk about the differences from the information we heard in advance, the strengths and weaknesses we felt fighting, the abilities of demons, and behaviors that seem to be habitual.
"―― So the strongest was" red eating "?"
"Oh." Suzu-Yori "and" Four-wings "weren't much of a problem. No, but "Red Eating" was creepy in the sense that it didn't make sense. "
Habit of attacking towards the red color. The rigidity is such that a heavy iron short sword breaks when cut while moving with the sound of a liquid. Magic resistance that most attributes have no effect. As soon as you splash your neck, it liquefies and permeates the floor. Nevertheless, the neck remains as a solid. All of this made Aldis feel inscrutable.
"I took my neck off and my body disappeared, but I wonder if I'm really dead ... that's a creature in the first place."
"Did you tell that story to the country?"
"Okay. I spoke at the time of the suppression report. Well, I didn't seem to be serious ..."
The soldier who heard Aldis was grinning and taking notes. Sheng: He probably thought he was talking to exaggerate his achievements.
In the case of Aldis, it is not a matter of knowing that the handed-off neck will cause any problems, but that the body that has permeated with red liquid on the floor of the fort will be resurrected. I just need to go down again if necessary. The important thing for him is to sell the name and keep away the extra sparks. In addition, get a prize money.
We have already received the bounty of the three great devils. 800 gold coins in total. It was cheap for many years worried for the kingdom's leaders, but the nation wouldn't have intended to inspire the prize money given to mercenaries of discarded pieces.
If a mercenary defeats for a reasonable amount of money, you can see what you would have thought about and what you would have thought about. If you were to send troops in earnest, you would need the same amount only for dispatch costs.
Of course, even if he feels such a country, Aldis doesn't mind. Sweepstakes weren't the primary objective, and he was finding alternatives to the fort's storage space during the "Red Eating" defeat.
"Well, the soldiers at the end don't know the importance of information."
Under Cesare who says it is such, the serving daughter brings freshly made sandwiches and fruit water.
"Thank you for waiting! I'll give you three small coins!"
"Is it okay with three? It's very cheap."
Aside from hotel guests, if you're just a breakfast guest, usually seven or eight small coins are quoted. It is quite rare to have less than five small coins.
"I'm at a reasonable price!"
The daughter received a small coin from Cesare's pocket and left with a smile like a man.
"Of course, if you're in corps or general class, you won't be able to say that--buh!"
Continuing the topic, Cesare squeezed the sandwich and blew out immediately.
"Bitter! Geho, Geho! What is this !?"
After coughing for a while, Cesare complains about the waiter by guzzling the fruit water in the cup.
"Daughter! This taste is strange! It's really bitter!"
Bitter grass "Are you? Didn't you like it? Special chicken sandwich"
"Whether you like it or not, bitter melons are usually used for care! I haven't heard of using it to season sandwiches!"
In the first place, the white thing that nobody thought to use for cooking was bitter grass.
"That's why! With the ingredients that nobody tried to use as a weapon, we tried an unexplored taste!"
"No, no, no, I don't want to pay for this? Rather, it's a taste that's so esoteric that you want to charge money! Is it food?
"It's not harassment. Aldis actually eats silently."
Chewing While watching the serving daughter and Cesare's gaze, Aldis muzzles at the sandwich.
"Oh, you ... are you okay with that?"
"... I can't eat it."
Aldis returns her words without changing her complexion.
"Mr. Aldis! It's only Aldis who says my food is delicious!"
As expected, Aldis did not say a word "delicious", but that seems to be the case among his daughters.
"Good morning, Merrill. What's today's breakfast?"
The guest came down from the second floor and called out to her daughter. It is time when the dining room starts to get busy.
"Good morning! Today's menu is my specially made chicken sand with salad!"
"Beh! Today is Meryl on duty for breakfast !?"
"Oh, I don't need breakfast"
"I'm going to work right away, so today is fine."
Immediately, guests begin to flutter. There are none who go back to their rooms as if they are in a hurry, those who are going to finish their breakfast with their own preserved food, and those who are leaving the hotel quickly. The reactions varied, but apparently a strong man trying to challenge his daughter's cooking. For those who have stayed here for a long time, Merrill's cooking seems to be something they want to avoid at the expense of breakfast.
Cesare hears Aldis watching the scene.
"That might be extra care, but why not move to a more delicious inn? I think the inn you used to stay in is not a bad place."
"A hotel that sells customer information, sleep with peace of mind."
If you say that, Cesare should not have any words to return. In fact, that inn sold Aldis information to an information store.
Hurry, Cesare changes the topic.
"You're getting a lot of bounty from the defeat of the three great devils in the first place, don't you want to wash your feet from dangerous mercenaries before the inn says this?"
Certainly, mercenary is not an enduring job. When war begins, tomorrow's life is unknown and peacetime work is often life-threatening. It's a catch for young people who dream of getting rich, eaters, and rogues because they can be started with one's liking, but the minority who wants to do it will probably be a minority.
Most people, like Aldis, have retired mercenaries and choose a risk-free life if they have a huge sum of money. In fact, many former mercenaries set up taverns and weapon stores in towns, using the money they earned in mercenary employment.
Combining the gold coins Aldis earned with the prize money and the gold coins saved so far, it is enough to live humblely in a house built in the forest. However, Aldis has no intention of quitting mercenary employment.
"Do you want more property?"
That's not right. All you need is money and more.
"Do you want more fame?"
That is also different. Fame is enough to keep the extra sparks from falling.
"Do you want to be a knight?"
Ridiculous. It is unpleasant that the organization is stubborn.
"So, are you going to be a noble?"
It was a joke that I could not laugh. It's too real to make mercenaries noble. First, Aldis has no idea what a noble is. Even if Cesare is sighed and asked as follows, he will reply.
"What are you doing mercenary for?"