"No... but I was surprised. I didn't know they were gonna find us...."

The Bandit Guild representative said, wiping the sweat off his forehead.

Ten days have passed since Hikaru returned to Gordon.

The person in charge was introduced to Kelbeck, and Kelbeck and I have been together for many years and we can "definitely be trusted".

The Guild Agent was a fat man, usually eating good food, and he was sweaty.

At first glance, he seems to be a merchant with whom nobles associate.

(Poor, much better than greedy)

Returning to Gordon with the Weyburns, Hikar quickly informed the person in charge of the settlement site of Mountain Nation Posi.Put on a polite map.

He had an "incredible" face, but since it was an unusual introduction to Quebec, he sent a clever scolding, and when he heard that the settlement had really been found, he again looked "incredible".

After that, the calculation of the remaining gold in the settlement will be completed, and the Bandit Guild will now collect and transport the human legs.

Since it would take more than a month for all shipments to be completed, Hikaru offered to receive the amount first.

"Converting the total amount of gold into imperial gold coins....."

The person in charge swallows the clothes.

"60,000 sheets. I think it's worth 600 million guineas.In fact, it's a little higher, but I'm estimating a little less because this amount suddenly goes out on the market and the value of the money goes down. "

"But are you storing it in the warehouse and releasing it little by little?If so, it will not be affected by changes in market prices. "

"Well, that's...."

"Oh, my God, 600 million guineas is fine."

Huh?

"The gold storage warehouse, the rewards for the escort, and the bandit guild's share of the time and effort are all that matters."

"It would be helpful if you could say so."

The person in charge lowers his head in a gloomy manner.

Inside, I don't know what I was thinking, but Hikaru thought this person might not despise himself.

(The discovery of the settlement of Posi, which no one could find.)

Hikaru's toolbag contains several Wyburn scales.

The scale is bigger than the average Wyburn - it fell off because Trua bit it when she brought Elves back to her senses.

Hikaru kept it because it seemed like it could be processed into armor materials and ornaments to sell it at a high price.

Having a huge scale means that the person who came back in the wasabi's Wyburn is Hikaru.

Hikaru thought it would be foolish enough to turn such a person into an enemy, even though there might be some advice from Quelbeck.

I feel like such a giant creature, a monster.

Hikaru remembers that time.

I was going to be careful, but I was physically and mentally exhausted and I was actually crossing a dangerous bridge - that's what this is all about.

Perhaps the magic of gold was influenced.

However, if I had wiped out the magic with Ravia's magic first, I wouldn't know what the Wyburns would do, so I had to.

"Instead, I have one favor to ask you."

When Hikaru tried to impose conditions, the person in charge was scared.

"Hmm, what is it..."

"There are still bodies of former inhabitants in the settlement.Please bury them. Kindly. "

"There's no problem with that.I have experience as a clergyman, so let me offer my prayers. "

"Thank you."

I was about to burst into the Bandit Guild to find out what happened to the clergy, but I stopped asking.

"Actually, during the priesthood, I put him in a whore's debt....."

I thought so, and I talked myself out.

Hikaru thought he was a hard man to eat.



Negotiations with the Bandit Guild were also concluded, and Ravia and Paula, who were strolling the city, were reunited.All the bookstores in Gordon's city seemed to have gone around because of the vacation of the last 10 days.

I also chartered a luxury carriage so that I could read it almost without shaking, and Ravia bought a lot of books.

Paula went to church and, as well as her therapeutic activities, cleaned the building.Thanks to this church, the dusty city of Gordon is shining brightly - more followers have risen to the point that it is not more beautiful than the proxy's mansion.

"How was Hikaru?"

"That's it. 600 million guineas."

"Ro...!?"

Paula couldn't help but complain when she was listening.

"Well... that's your last business in the city."

Hikaru said that he walked out -- to the house of the old Hoya, which helped him lead the Hikaru people to the settlement of Posi.

"--Finally. I thought you'd forgotten about me."

The old man appeared in his usual work clothes.

"What happened to Farna?"

It's work.

I see.

When Hikaru and the others entered the house, the old man boiled the water and made tea.

Considering the salt response when we first met, it could be said that it was quite a favorable treatment.

"I was surprised when I came back from Wyburn.We were just trying to keep it away..... "

"Yeah, that's what happened.Well, it's hard to say, but I don't think I need a Wyburn bell anymore. "

"... I see."

It seems that the old man understood with that alone.

The fact that Hikaru is back on a Waiburn means that he is able to communicate with Waiburn.

And since the hikaru says, "I don't need a bell except Wyburn," I don't think it's really necessary.

"... don't you want to make it anymore?"

"Yes, but I think this magic is worth enough money for a good magician researcher."

"Hmm. Really?"

When he got up, Old Hoya walked to the workshop —— where a lot of bells were sleeping.I wonder what you're doing.

There it is. There it is.

As I said, I brought a bunch of dirty paper.

"I'll do it for you."

"... is that so? Magic ceremony?"

"Oh, don't forget, I made a copy of everything when I left the settlement and settled down here.I don't know what it's gonna do... but you can sell it to the good guys. "

I didn't know anything like this was left behind.

There may be new discoveries that fall outside the bounds of existing magic research.

In my opinion, this may be desirable not only for enthusiasts, but also for researchers who belong to the country. What a treasure.

"Unable to receive"

"I don't use my baby anymore. You said you didn't need a bell."

"No —— this must be a memory for you."

"Memories....."

I think I blinked my eyes, Old Hoya,

"Don't say sentimental things that don't suit what you've done?"

"... no, eh? Is that weird?"

"I just didn't think a man like you on a Wyburn would say 'memory'.Just take it-- you probably brought me that, didn't you? "

Hikaru nodded and took what was wrapped in cloth out of the tool bag.

When I opened it, there was —— a necklace with a golden bird.

The little bird, which had already removed the magic of gold, sparkled even in the dark room.

…………

The old man opens his eyes and reaches out to it placed on the table.

I was surprised and wrapped my hands like a broken object, and I hugged it like a baby.

"... thank you."

I didn't think you would be so grateful, and Hikaru accidentally lost the word to return.

(Was there so much thoughtfulness...)

Hikaru doesn't know.

What did Old Hoya think he had to leave the settlement?

How did you feel about living in this mine?Did you keep making bells except for Wyburn?

Still, there are some things I know.

I'm glad you brought it back.

Satisfaction filled Hikaru's heart, unlike his success as an adventurer and the huge amount of money he earned.

"I wonder if you're leaving this city?"

"Yes, tomorrow morning."

The city of Gordon is already in darkness.

I was wondering which way to go from now on, but I decided after seeing the magic writing from old Hoya.

Let's go to the Forestian Union.

I wanted to say thank you to Kelbeck on his way ahead, and the resorts in Forestia are suitable for Hikaru because there are few floating places and they are calm.

And with the magic ceremony, Kelbeck and his sister Katie will be delighted.

"I've been taken care of."

"What are you saying?That's our line. "

"No... I think you found the settlement of Pose on your own, even without me."

I haven't bought it yet.

Hikaru didn't have any fitness at all.I figured if we crushed our past records in Gordon's city, we'd find a description of Posi's survival or contact with these people.

People's traces cannot be erased so easily, and people are not foolish enough to be wiped out within a single settlement.

I was sure that there would be someone who left the settlement.

However, it would have taken more than 10 times longer to explore the record and talk to the actual surviving old Hoya.

In that regard, even from Hikaru, I can only thank old Hoya.

"I had a pleasant adventure.Thank you very much. "

"Be a master, and your people."

Old Hoya told me that Ravia,

"Yes"

And Paula said,

"Grandpa can live much longer because he's healthy!"

said.

Hikaru thinks there's no mistake because Paula, an expert in "Recovery Magic," says.

"... there's no point in people like me living long."

"No, Farna would be delighted if she lived longer!"

Paula said with a blinking smile to an inclined old man.

"I see, Farna... I see."

Yes!

I don't know how the old man who stopped making the bell except for Wyburn will live from now on, but still, the old man looked refreshed and good.

The next morning, Hikaru and the others dressed themselves up and left the inn.

Ravia and Paula went to the parking lot where they first arranged the carriage, and Hikaru went to the Adventurers Guild.

The attack on "Meteor Claire" by "Midday Claire" has settled for the time being, and "Midday Claire" has all been arrested by the security authorities.They were able to recover what had been left in the mountains.

Even Gordon seemed to have been active for a few years - that is, "bad" - and soon after they started investigating, the remnants of the crime grew vague.

Claire, the "Meteor Claire" priest who wore a mask, seemed to have been looking for Paula, but couldn't find her and gave up and left town.

But it was irrelevant for many adventurers, who, as usual, gathered in the Alliance in the morning to confirm their gruesome requests and took orders before leaving.

Hikaru enters the Alliance against the adventurers who are running out of strengths.

"I'm sorry."

"Yes —— oh."

The man at the reception was an employee Hikaru had seen several times.

When I came into contact with Farna, it was obviously going to be a struggle, but I was left alone, and next time I tried to get a golden transporter, I didn't get along properly.

He also seems to remember Hikaru.

"… Welcome, what can I do for you today?Unfortunately, I can't arrange a golden limb right away.... "

Other adventurers who heard those words

"--Hey, that kid."

"--Ah, you've been there before, no.I thought you were the one who found the gold. "

"What the heck is that?"

I'm laughing at this interaction.

I didn't want to come here either.

Hikaru sighed.

"I'm here today to ask for an escort."

"Hah... a guard?"

"I'd like to ask Farna in Rank D.To the border with the Forestia Union. "

They just nodded, "I'm convinced."

"Yeah, yeah, that's good.Looking for gold in the mountains is dangerous. "

The adventurers are laughing again behind Hikaru, saying with a serious face.

"I just don't know if Mr. Farna would like that.She's famous here for her skill. "

"It doesn't matter. I went to the parking lot first, so please tell them to come.The departure is at 9: 00 in the morning, so if you don't come by then, it's fine - "

and there,

"Please wait!"

A Bandit Guild employee came in with a hasty face.