Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 461 If you repay evil with good, how will you repay good?
Yaro took a sip of wine, and no one could see his expression through the glass.

"So, you want to back out? Or are you denying that you used me?"

“You can’t go back on your word! I’ve done everything I promised, including helping you gather materials and notifying my old friends. Everything else has nothing to do with me!” Anabe quickly absolved himself of responsibility.

Yaro turned his gaze to the other two.

Edgar stirred his coffee and said slowly, "It's called going back on your word if you don't do what you promised."

It means he didn't agree.

Francis nodded in agreement, then added, "We don't deny that we took advantage of you, but I'm sorry, I don't see any reason why we need to compensate you."

"Is this compensation? Didn't I already say that I would give you reasonable compensation based on your contributions?"

Yaro turned his gaze to the side, where Anabe was leisurely drinking fruit wine from a bottle.

Anabe shrugged, casually stuffed another piece of pastry into his hand, and adopted a quiet, spectator-like expression.

“It’s not about the reward, it’s about why we’re taking on your mission,” Edgar stated, getting to the point.

Francis said in a deep voice, "With the same amount of time and effort, we can do much more and have more freedom. Even just sunbathing for half a month would be good. Who says we have to take your task?"

So you're saying you won't give them the slightest bit of face?
Yaro put down his wine glass, looked up, and calmly asked, "Do you think I haven't seen through your little tricks?"

Edgar continued stirring his coffee slowly: "Whether you can see it or not has nothing to do with it."

“If you don’t understand, I can even tell you in detail what we do in the shadows.” Francis leaned forward, his strong body like a high wall.

"Tell me," Yaro said noncommittally.

Francis sat up straight and said seriously:

Of all the things we do, there's only one that relates to you:

Shortly after you broke through the shadowy alternate dimension, we began our operation to transmit information about the Fernando wizarding family's resource locations.

Yaro nodded: "Yes, exactly as I guessed."

The fact that Anabe secretly spread the word and lured Yaro to the 'Golden Crowned Python Mother' resource area is actually not the key point.

Because Anabe didn't know from the beginning that this matter would attract Yaro's attention.

From this incident, Yaro gleaned a crucial piece of information: the Witchers did not, as Rett had claimed, disband the academy in disgrace and flee.

Furthermore, those who were tracked out of the 'Golden Crowned Python Mother' resource area bore the insignia of the 'Fernando Wizard Family'.

This leads to a linear deduction: the Witcher is spreading news about the Fernando Wizarding Family's resource location.

Yarrow retorted, "Do you know how much risk your actions will put me at risk?"

“You were not in any danger because of this.”

Edgar spoke calmly, just like his 'assassin' attire, concise and to the point.

"No threat was encountered?"

A cold smile crept onto Yaro's lips.
"A formal wizarding family that has been established for over three hundred years, even if their formal wizards are dead, who can guarantee that their family absolutely does not possess any treasures that could threaten a formal wizard?"

This possibility is very high, even inevitable; it just depends on the cost of using such a thing and whether the Fernando wizarding family is willing to use it.

Yaro continued, "Originally, since I destroyed the Shadow Dimension, the conflict wouldn't have been significant. At most, they would have sent some mid- to high-level apprentices to deal with me."

But what about you?

They spread the news without even telling me. If the situation escalates, who will they be targeting?
It wasn't me!

Oh, I see.

It is precisely because I am in the lead that the other families believe that the Fernando Wizard Family is very weak, so that others can act with peace of mind, right?
"Also, with me in front of you, I'm your safety valve, your alarm system. As long as I'm alright, you're all safe, right?"

Originally, when Yaro destroyed the Shadow Dimension, it was like defeating a 'small monster'; at most, 'medium-sized monsters' would appear afterward.

Just like the conflicts between some countries in the past, they would only use equal force according to the level of conflict, and it was impossible to use nuclear bombs as the first move.

Now, with these witchers stirring things up everywhere, Aro might encounter a situation where he defeats a "small monster" and then suddenly a "nuclear bomb" falls from the sky.

Edgar stopped what he was doing, put down his coffee cup, looked up, and said seriously, "These are all your guesses. We haven't passed your information on to the other families."

Francis added, "There's no shortage of bold people in this world. As long as they know how wealthy the Fernando wizarding family is, there are plenty of people who will secretly take action. There's no need to publicize your existence; the Fernando wizarding family won't make you their primary target."

"Ha, so you gave the information to a bunch of petty thieves, who then ran off after stealing the goods?"

Yaro shook his head and said disappointedly, "Didn't you consider that these petty thieves would just rob and run away, leaving me, who knows nothing, behind in the open?"

It's a small matter if someone steals a hundred pennies.

But if there were thousands or thousands of people, and each of them took a hundred pence, the loss would be very serious.

At this point, if only the person who first started stealing 100 pence can be found, will he be the one to bear all the anger?

Furthermore, he was completely unaware of the dangers that followed!

Making an example of someone to warn others is something that could have been expected.

"You're alright, aren't you?"

Edgar repeated.

Francis nodded in agreement: "We already had plans. These days, Edgar has been keeping watch around the Fernando wizarding family. If he notices anything amiss, he will come and inform you."

Yaro countered, "Then why couldn't you have informed me of the potential dangers before the message was relayed out?"

This……

The witchers exchanged glances.

Isn't this because I'm afraid you'll run away too?

As long as we don't tell you the reason, you'll stay there on your own until an irresistible force emerges within the Fernando wizarding family. We won't even need to lift a finger; you'll be there on your own.

Yaro saw through their thoughts, took a sip of his wine, and calmly said, "You want me to guard the breach in Perrin Castle, right?"

The primary goal of the witch hunters was never to harm the Fernando wizarding family; they simply wanted to delay the invasion of the 'Saint Fernando Empire' and create a way out for the Earl's territory.

Therefore, the reason why Aro should not be told is not to.

If Yarrow were to flee out of fear, who would be willing to break through the encirclement surrounding the Earl's territory and remain there?
"You used me, made me work for you, but what have you given me in return?"

Yaro narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice calm and unreadable, and continued:
"I never intended to use this to blackmail you. I just planned to use the previous events as the basis for cooperation, and I was even willing to give you reasonable compensation."

"Is this really that much?"

If it weren't for helping the Earl's territory, it would also align with Yarrow's thinking.

If it weren't for Rhett, my initial impression of the Witcher would have been quite good.

There is absolutely no way that Yarrow would offer such favorable terms!
"I suddenly have a question for you. If we repay hatred with kindness, what else can we repay kindness with?"

When Yarrow said this, his tone was very calm, as if he were simply discussing an academic issue.

"It seems like we don't have any enmity between us, do we?" Edgar's arm hung naturally at his sides, and he could easily draw the dagger from his waist.

Francis frowned, making his already dignified face appear even more serious.

"If you're going to take our lives over this, then go ahead! We're all lonely old folks, no longer witchers, and have no background whatsoever, so you don't need to worry."

"Oh dear, what a pleasant visit! Why did you have to make the atmosphere so awkward?"

The seasoned veteran Anabe quickly changed the subject.

"They've been doing the job of ordering others around for so long that their minds have become rigid."

It's okay. If they won't help you, you still have me, right?
Do you think these materials I've collected will do? By the way, you promised to give me a reasonable price, how much exactly?

"You can't give me too little. I owe a lot of magic stones from the wolf's den, and I'm waiting for you to make up for it."

Just by looking at Anabe's lewd and sly expression, you can tell that the mother wolf in the 'den' must be very clingy.

Yaro waved his hand, indicating that he had no intention of attacking.

"Don't worry, I just want to ask what you think of this idea."

Well, although you didn't say it directly, I can see the answer from your attitude.

You all agree with the principle of "repaying kindness with kindness, settling scores with scores," right?

Anabe couldn't quite figure out what Yaro was thinking, so he could only go along with what Yaro was saying:

"If we're just discussing this concept, well... yes, I also agree with the principle of 'repaying kindness with kindness and settling scores with settling scores.'"

Anabe shrugged and continued:
"I've always been a loner my whole life, and I don't know what those upper-class people think."

All I know is that if someone causes trouble, and I don't retaliate, even bigger trouble will come my way soon.

Hmm... if I could get revenge.

If we can't win, there's nothing more to say; we must leave as soon as possible, because nobody knows if what happened earlier might have been an unpleasant test.

The other two witchers remained silent, as if tacitly agreeing with Anabe's words.

Yaro sighed deeply and said with emotion:
"Yes, the premise of repaying evil with kindness is that there must be order, that it will not bring about a greater disaster, that the other party will not take an inch and a mile, that the matter will be stopped, and that it is the magnanimous principle of 'a moment of forbearance brings calm and tranquility, and a step back opens up a vast sky'."

Instead of escalating the conflict and turning a small matter into a major one, or even a life-or-death feud.

But when there is no order and everyone is like a snarling wild beast, even the weakest person must learn to bark like a puppy.

Otherwise, carnivores will soon be targeting you.

The witchers exchanged glances, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

Repay evil with kindness.

Forbearance a moment, calm, take a step back, a brighter future.

Exacerbating the conflict...

Even the beast in the final metaphor.

These theories were unheard of, but upon closer listening, they seemed remarkably reasonable and made a lot of sense.

Just as the witchers were exchanging glances, Yaro stopped beating around the bush and looked at the two witchers beside him, saying:
“Since you all agree with ‘an eye for an eye’ and ‘an eye for an eye,’ then I’ll put it another way.”

You have been using me secretly without my permission.

How long did I stay at Perrin Castle?

Oh, it's been almost half a year!

Don't you give me the same amount of time to serve?
Yes, there is no compensation!

Did you pay me?

You've used me for so long, and I'll use your time just as long.

This is true fairness!
Doesn't doing this align with your principles as well?

The two men frowned as they listened.

what is this?
After going around in circles, you ended up getting yourself into a trap?

Yaro noticed their predicament, held his wine glass and swirled it slightly, a forced smile playing on his lips, and said:
"how?

Just as Anabe said, he's used to giving orders to others, so he can't accept the same thing happening to him.

Or perhaps you don't like being proactive and prefer being passive?

"You don't like being told exactly what to do; you prefer being secretly manipulated and used, like being assigned tasks?"

Anabe, united in hatred against the enemy, said:

"Yes! Especially Edgar! He can grumble for ages over the smallest things, complaining about how impolite he is here and how he doesn't follow the rules there, but when it comes to important matters, he has absolutely no manners. If he offends someone, shouldn't he apologize?"

Then Anabe turned to Yaro and comforted him:

"You don't need to make things too difficult for them. After becoming a Witcher, they will be unable to have children for the rest of their lives. People who live alone for a long time will naturally have extreme personalities."

Don't worry, I'll try to talk to them..."

Yaro understood his metaphor.

These witchers had no offspring and had lived for a very long time, so they probably didn't have many days left. They were helpless and had no ties, so forcing them wasn't a good solution.

At this point, Anabe abruptly changed the subject, saying, "Let's put theirs aside for now and talk about my payment, shall we?"

Anabe is suggesting that continuing to exchange compensation for materials is still the most appropriate approach.

After a moment's thought, Yaro smiled and said, "I've already prepared a reward, not magic stones, but I imagine it won't disappoint you either."

For this kind of person, simply using magic stones is unlikely to get them to do things wholeheartedly.

Besides, even Aro himself is short of magic stones.

So, what do they care about most right now?
It is naturally the legacy of the Witcher.

Yaro would never do something that would extinguish the legacy of the Witcher.

But he could do the opposite: use things that could strengthen the Witcher's heritage to entice them to work for him, while saving magic stones.

(End of this chapter)