Starting with the goblin extermination

Chapter 97 Little Bones and Old Bones

In the year 3563 of the Arlando calendar, in Riverwood, at the Adventurers' Guild.

Sunlight streamed through the guild's towering stained-glass windows, landing on the old man's gleaming head and reflecting a dazzling halo.

As usual, the lobby was already packed with adventurers waiting to take on jobs. The salespeople had just entered the counters and weren't yet ready to begin their work for the day.

For Old Bones, this was a scene he had witnessed for decades. Faces came and went in the guild, and countless had died in the forest. He might still be able to name a few familiar faces, but in recent years, the number of old buddies who could drink with him had dwindled, just like the hair on his head, falling out in clumps.

He's old, and all his old brothers have left.

The passion of yesteryear has long since faded, and his current strength, like the manhood in his pants, is no longer what it once was.

Back in the day, he could take on three voluptuous prostitutes in one night at the brothel, even the seasoned madam begged for mercy beneath him. But now, he can only handle two at most, and perhaps in a few years only one, or maybe he'll be completely useless at it...

Thinking of this, the old man felt a bitter taste in his mouth, and his protruding fangs even throbbed slightly.

As he grew older, recurring stories kept flashing before his eyes. More than once, he grew bored with the so-called adventures and women, and even developed a deep weariness of the very act of being bored.

However, the young man who had just joined the team, Kadi, did manage to pique his interest to some extent.

In the very center of the hall, a group of bored adventurers were surrounding a black-haired young man who was proudly showing off his tricks.

He first placed two copper coins flat on the backs of his hands, then suddenly raised his arms, tossing the coins into the air. Immediately afterward, he flipped his hands in mid-air, firmly grasping the two coins into the corresponding palms.

The old man tried to put on an interested expression, but he still couldn't bring himself to lie.

"this one?"

His grandmother was better at this kind of trick than Cardi.

Kadi wasn't annoyed; he just grinned.

"Don't rush, old man."

The young man then pasted two copper coins onto the back of each of his hands.

He held his breath, then suddenly tossed the coins upwards. His hands left several afterimages in the air, and with a crisp metallic clang, he deftly caught the four copper coins flying through the air.

"good!"

Several adventurers nearby began to cheer.

The old man raised his half-white eyebrows, a hint of surprise in his eyes. Then he shook his head defiantly: "It's passable, but you definitely can't add a third one. If you do, your hand will cramp up."

He tilted his head back, adopting a skeptical expression, which successfully aroused the competitive spirit of the young man in front of him.

"Let's make a bet!" Kadi said seriously. "The loser has to treat the other person to a nightclub, how about it?"

The old orc in front of him instantly revealed a smug look of triumph, his smile utterly lewd: "Good! And you must give me the most expensive, the hottest top-tier courtesan! Let this old bone of mine have a good time!"

"You old geezer!"

Kadi then realized he had been tricked by the old captain. But he still had complete confidence in his own hands.

Two men in the crowd let out a knowing, lewd laugh.

Kadi nervously rubbed his hands together and pressed the copper coins against the backs of his hands again. This time, however, he stacked three copper coins on the backs of each hand.

Under everyone's gaze, he took a deep breath and suddenly raised his hand.

Six copper coins flew haphazardly into the air above the hall.

The copper coins, engraved with outstretched white eagles, clinked together, making an alluring sound. Kadi's hands moved like butterflies, and although it was somewhat strenuous, the coins fell into their respective palms as expected.

Just then.

boom.

The guild's doors were suddenly pushed open.

Logan and Ellis's two teams strode into the guild.

Kadi, who was concentrating on catching the coin, was startled by the sudden appearance of the four people, and his waving hands froze for a moment.

Ding.

A copper coin slipped from his fingers, hit the ground, and rolled a long way.

He made a mistake.

Kadi looked at the old man with some embarrassment.

"Damn it, it's all those guys' fault for suddenly barging in, otherwise I would have won!"

"But a bet's a bet... Damn it, old man, you decide the time."

Old Bones didn't take the opportunity to mock Cady, but instead patted him on the shoulder and quickly glanced behind him. A strange group of three women and one man were heading towards Kruger's window.

"There's nothing shameful about losing because of Steel Fist Iris, plus a professional."

Kadi followed the old man's gaze: "Where are the professionals?"

"That blond kid," Old Bones subtly pointed to Logan's back, "don't tell me you didn't sense it."

Cardi stared at Logan's young profile and swallowed hard.

"Damn it, he doesn't even look as old as my brother! Who is he?"

The old man pondered for a moment, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"I think his name is Logan, the captain of the [Shadow of Ravens] squad. Anyway, he's teaming up with Steel Fist Iris now. He's damn young and promising."

Cardi rubbed his wrist with a sour expression.

"Then he'll probably be just like you soon, with a big nickname in the guild."

"Nickname?" Old Bones sneered. "I'd rather not have a nickname like 'Old Bones,' which makes me feel like I'm halfway to the grave."

Then, he changed the subject, leering at Kadi from head to toe.

"How about tonight? I'll give you a nickname at the brothel too. How about something like... Giant Serpent?"

Kadi's face turned green instantly, and he couldn't smile at all.

The mere mention of brothels filled him with sorrow for his empty pockets. A night with the most expensive courtesan there would cost at least four gold coins, and this old scoundrel in front of him probably wanted more than one!

Kadi cursed inwardly, thinking that Old Bones should stop being called Old Bones and be called Perverted Bones instead.

The window of the goblin Kruger.

"Basic investigation fee: 6 platinum coins; monster slaying adds 12 platinum coins... Hmm, none of the missing persons survived; no extra rescue reward..."

""

As he muttered to himself, the goblin Kruger quickly jotted down the results of the investigation requests submitted by the two teams under the counter.

Ellis tugged at Logan's sleeve.

"Hey kid, what are you doing at this goblin's window?"

"What's wrong?" Logan asked without turning his head.

Ellis was about to gossip about the guild's underground rumors when she looked up and met Kruger's small, ambiguous eyes, and she refused to say another word.

Logan glanced at the tall woman beside him, somewhat speechless. What kind of riddle was she playing now?

The payment was settled quickly.

The Sucker's iconic long arms and large mouth are rare magical materials, useful for both potion making and enchanting.

Ultimately, Kruger offered an internal guild purchase price of 6 platinum coins.

Adding the 18 platinum coins bounty from the mission itself, the two teams ultimately earned a substantial 24 platinum coins.

Fortunately, with Sylvie's mastery of the [Wild Tracking] combat skill and Adele's gift of [Beast Hunting Potion], this mission was able to be completed so quickly.

Each squad received 12 platinum coins, and for the [Beast Hunting Potion], which was a shared expense, Iris readily paid Logan 5 gold coins at market price.

In the end, the Raven Shadow Squad earned 12.5 Platinum Coins.

Elise laughed so hard her enormous breasts jiggled violently. Logan and Elsa were naturally satisfied too; their wallets had finally recovered a bit, and they felt incredibly secure.

"Let's go! It's on me!" Ellis waved her hand. "Let's go to the tavern and have a good drink, this time it's on me!"

Logan patted his purse, thought of the dilapidated little house in the West End, and shook his head, decisively declining Ellis's invitation to drinks.

"No, I have some things to take care of."

After Ellis and Sylvie left, grumbling and cursing, Logan stared at the shrewd goblin in front of him and said...

"Kruger, I need your help with something."

"It's my pleasure, Mr. Logan."

Kruger rubbed his hands together, smiling obsequiously.