As the snow on the ski slopes melted away, the old man walked towards me.
"Thank you very much! The work is done. Here's your payment, please take it!"
That's about 200 magic crystals. No wonder they're from the noble district; they're really generous.
"Um, is it really okay for me to get extra pay even though I didn't shovel snow?"
"It's alright, it was originally meant for the previous magician, but... it's yours now."
It seems the commission is over...
It's only past noon, and now I have nothing to do again.
"Should we go back to the guild and take on another snow-shoveling quest?"
After receiving the authorization form, you'll see an extra signature on it, which proves that your work is indeed finished.
Although I didn't particularly want to shovel snow, but...
What should I do?
"Big brother magician!"
"Um……"
It was the injured girl, followed by two middle-aged men and women. Judging from their clothes, they were from the working-class area.
Are they her parents? Are they also here to get a snow shoveling job?
"The wound doesn't hurt anymore, right?"
"Yes, thanks to big brother's magic!"
Looking at this lively and energetic girl, she's such a worrying child.
"Um... thank you so much!"
The one who spoke was the middle-aged woman. Although she had come specifically to express her gratitude, there was a hint of worry on her face.
Are you afraid I'll ask for medical expenses?
"It's nothing, just a small favor, no need to be so polite!"
"Anyway... this is the salary I just received, please accept it."
It costs around 100 magic crystals. What cheap labor! Are people in the working class really that poor?
"No need, I don't want any fees."
Seeing my refusal, the two seemed even more worried. Did they think it was too little?
"Hmm... Is the influence of that unscrupulous sorcerer really that exaggerated? They clearly said there would be no need for any treatment fees."
"Don't worry, I don't want a single penny!"
Upon hearing my words, the couple were initially taken aback, but then they relaxed.
"Thank you so much. Um... may I ask your name?"
"Leon Cabadorn!"
"Mr. Leon, thank you so much."
Calling me "sir" feels a little awkward, but not unpleasant...
"You two are too kind!"
The couple nodded in acknowledgment and then left with the girl.
When I reached the intersection, I saw the girl bow to me.
Poor aristocratic etiquette...
Judging from the looks of it, it's imitating the children from those aristocratic districts.
"Alright..."
It seems that it's a good thing to have people in the working-class neighborhood remember your name.
...
After returning to the guild, the first thing to do was to take care of the snow shoveling request.
With the client's additional fee, the total came to 500 magic crystals, a decent income.
But now, there's really nothing to do.
"Let's take on another commission."
I have to say, I'm in a great mood right now.
What Pro said yesterday wasn't really what he truly felt, so there's no need to take it so seriously.
When we arrived at the notice board, it was already surrounded by a crowd...
At this time, not many teams will accept commissions.
"Hmm... suspicious."
"This! This is!"
[S-Rank: Slay the Goblin Horde, Rescue Princess Bellshi and Lilimarta. Requirements: At least an A-rank party or capable temporary adventurers. No limit on the number of members. Reward: One gold coin]
Looking at the details of the commission, my eyes widened in disbelief...
It's not because this is the only S-class mission in the city of Buryny in recent years.
It's not because it confirmed that what Olivia said before wasn't a lie...
Instead...
Marta is still alive!
"Big sister, please process this request for me!"
I tore off the commission letter and practically rushed to the front desk. There were already several people standing there…
"Hey! Leon? Are you sure you want to take this job?"
"Yes, absolutely certain!"
The reason I accepted this commission was not only because of Martha, but also for my own sake.
"Sorry, Leon... your level isn't high enough to accept this request..."
"Well……?"
"Doesn't it say that only capable individuals can accept commissions?"
"But……"
"Let him go!"
I heard this coming from the restaurant...
Olivia!
She walked towards me, wearing silver-white armor, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, her eyes firm and sharp.
She is completely different from before.
"Is this really Olivia?"
“But, Lady Olivia! Leon, he…”
"Let him go. Don't let his young age fool you; he's an excellent magician!"
With Olivia's help, we finally accepted the commission.
“Um…Miss Olivia…uh…no! Lady Olivia, why?”
"That woman named Lilimarta, isn't she someone very important to you?"
"Well……"
Facing Olivia before me, I didn't know how to express my emotions, in short...
"Thank you so much, Lady Olivia!"
"Don't be so formal. You are my savior. Without you, I probably wouldn't have the chance to stand here."
Despite being a knight, he didn't give off a reserved feeling.
...
[S-Rank: Slay the Goblin Horde, Rescue Princess Bellshi and Lilimarta. Requirements: At least an A-rank party or capable temporary adventurers. No limit on the number of members. Reward: One gold coin]
The departure time is set for tomorrow morning. After all, it's about rescuing the princess, and once we've gathered some capable adventurers, there's no time to lose.
No need to bring anything; all equipment and supplies seem to be provided by the government.
Even so, I packed my backpack, just in case.
Lilith was also there; judging from her appearance, she must have known about the goblin extermination request all along.
Do you really have to go?
She was sitting on the edge of the bed; she must have been waiting for me to come back after hearing the news.
"Yes!"
I know that this time, when we go to exterminate the goblins, we will most likely be sent out as cannon fodder, which is the government's usual practice.
However, according to Olivia, the guards sent to rescue the princess numbered as many as a thousand, and summoning adventurers was merely a precaution.
After all, of the 78 knights led by Olivia, including the vice-captain, almost none survived...
Clearly, these goblins are not ordinary monsters.
The fact that Olivia, a master swordswoman, was in such a sorry state strongly suggests that an A-rank monster was involved...
Even S-class monsters...
What kind of existence is it...?
"Just hand her over to the government! Besides, Martha... Martha might not even be alive! Those goblins!"
Lilith stood up and yelled at me, though I knew she was worried about me.
Even if it's a corpse... I'll bring it back.
It's not about giving Pro an explanation, it's about giving myself an explanation...
"Is it because of what Pro said yesterday? You don't need to worry about it! It was just something he said in anger!"
“You wouldn’t understand… Marta is very important to me, she’s like family…”
"And what about me!"
"If you were in my shoes, I would have done the same!"
"Um... but you have no obligation to face an opponent you can't possibly beat!"
"There's no way to win... I don't understand..."
All I knew was that if I missed this opportunity, I would never see Marta again.
"You really are a stubborn little brat. In that case, I'll go with you..."
I don't intend to involve Lilith; it doesn't matter to her whether it's me or Marta.
I understand that refusing her is impossible, but...
Given her strength, facing goblins shouldn't be a problem...
That's fine...
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