Monster Girl Contract Manual

Chapter 82 Settling the Bounty

In early autumn, just after the height of summer, the air has already become a bit chilly.

After a torrential downpour last night, the streets became muddy and slippery.

"yawn!"

House carefully removed the cold Lilim from his head and tucked it into his sleeve before making his way to the Adventurers' Guild, avoiding the mud pits hidden beneath the water's surface.

A week has passed since the end of the war.

The long-delayed bounty is finally being settled.

After a week of reflection, House, filled with the excitement of his impending riches, joined the long queue with other adventurers.

House did not provide specific calculations regarding the number of kills and the bounty earned.

All he knew was that at least 150 goblin imps had been killed in the battle.

One costs 3 silver coins, so 150 would be 450 silver coins and 4.5 gold coins.

Rounded down, it was close to the value of the 5 gold longsword that Pierce had given him at his waist.

Bored in line...

House did not collect the bounty with the other team members or anyone he knew.

House always kept in mind the principle of not flaunting wealth in front of acquaintances.

He was afraid of being asked to lend money, and he was also worried that his kind teammates would see his large amount of money and then see their own meager savings.

The comparison can easily lead to a huge psychological gap...

Anyway, the money has to be hidden away.

A moment later, a burly, muscular adventurer happily turned and left, holding more than ten silver coins.

After a long wait, House was finally able to collect the bounty he had earned in the great battle.

Upon reaching the counter, House first glanced left and right.

Around them, there were brave adventurers still waiting in line;

There are ordinary adventurers who are full of envy but do not participate in the battle;

There were also adventurous onlookers huddled in a corner of the hall, munching on bread and discussing "how much bounty this next adventurer will get."

After confirming that no one was paying attention to him, House leaned forward slightly, closer to Theresa, and whispered, "Can we collect it privately?"

I have too much money, and I'm afraid people will covet it.

Take, for example, those three bandit adventurers from back then.

House didn't want to encounter such a thing again, and to be targeted by other greedy adventurers once more.

Don't overestimate the intelligence of these adventurers.

Even a normal person would understand that someone who can take away so much bounty must be quite strong.

But there are always some fools whose brains are clouded by greed who just can't understand this principle.

Unexpectedly, Theresa shook her head after hearing House's request.

The bounty for the great battle must be collected in person at the counter.

Deliver it in front of everyone.

The reason wasn't explicitly stated, and House wisely refrained from asking.

After all, Teresa was just a lowly teller.

Just as Theresa was checking the accounts and counting the money under the counter, an impatient voice suddenly came from behind House: "Can't you hurry up?"

You see, some adventurers rarely observe or think.

The adventurers around them had already noticed Theresa bending over, calculating her money under the counter.

Some of the guys looked surprised, clearly realizing something.

But the rough-looking adventurer behind them was completely unaware of this.

But then again, what exactly is Teresa up to?

Why is it so slow?

It's just 4 gold and 50 silver coins, is it really necessary to count them for so long?

Just as House was looking slightly puzzled and the adventurers behind him were getting impatient, Theresa finally got up from under the counter and placed a large bag on it.

"???"

Everyone stared in astonishment at the enormous money bag that shimmered with silver light from its opening.

House, however, looked completely bewildered.

He looked at Theresa with a puzzled expression.

The latter responded with a professional smile.

"There are 468 silver coins in total. Please keep them safe."

"Um... Could you please exchange it for gold coins?"

"Okay, please wait a moment."

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So you can exchange it for gold coins?!

Under House's somewhat speechless gaze, Theresa took the money bag from the counter again and bent down.

But then he quickly got up and placed the money pouch containing four gleaming gold coins and sixty-eight silver coins on the counter.

The entire movement was performed in one smooth motion, as if it had been prepared in advance.

House was still completely bewildered.

upstairs.

Braden, Karp, and Marcus leaned against the railing, side by side, quietly watching the noisy hall below.

When the clerk placed a large bag of silver coins on the counter as instructed, the surrounding adventurers were all astonished, exclaiming and marveling.

Braden smiled.

This was a special treatment he had prepared specifically for the ordinary adventurer who ranked first in the battle.

Nothing could make an ordinary adventurer feel more honored and proud than this.

Moreover, doing so can also impact the morale of other adventurers and boost their spirits.

Once this news spreads, there will be even more adventurers willing to participate in the next great war.

For example, the counterattack on the forest that followed.

However, Braden did not intend to announce the counter-offensive in the forest at this time.

We'll have to wait until Windrock Town is initially rebuilt, the injured adventurers recover, and the Knights arrive.

Then begin assembling the punitive expeditionary force.

Without further thought, Braden turned to Garp beside him and said with a smile, "Garp, how about it? This apprentice who saved your life, I've given him a 'grand' ceremony."

"I think it would be better if you just gave him the money directly."

Karp bluntly stated that it's better to have something practical than something intangible.

Marcus, standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

"I didn't have the money, but I prepared an opportunity for him."

An opportunity to quickly escape the life of a lowly adventurer.

Braden gave the two a mysterious smile with a slight upturn of his lips, then turned and left.

Karp and Marcus were already used to Braden's riddle-like behavior.

After the brief incident, House left through the gate next to the guild warehouse in an extremely cautious manner, carrying 3 gold, 68 silver, and a bottle of healing potion.

Apart from replenishing the healing potions he had previously used, House did not consume any more.

With the remaining 3 gold and 68 silver, House headed towards the Gold Item Shop.

Rather than using the gold coins to repay part of the debt owed to Ms. Catherine, or to make up for the tuition fees of the two training masters, House finally decided to go to the "Gold Item Shop" to buy a staff.

[Skill: Flame Missile Iv2 (19/20)]

The debt to Ms. Catherine can't be paid off in one go, and it will only bother her.

Compared to repaying loans in small installments, it involves repeated bookkeeping and verification.

House prefers to save up enough money to pay off the entire debt in one go.

To avoid potential debt disputes.

In addition, the Flame Missiles are about to be upgraded to Iv3, so it's time to buy a staff to equip them.

The stronger you are, the more and faster you earn money, and the shorter the repayment period will be.

Learn to make money work for you.

Even though there were staves available for purchase in the guild's storeroom, House didn't choose one.

House mainly wanted to take the opportunity of buying the staff to find out the red-haired shopkeeper's preferences.

A targeted approach is more effective in tackling specific problems.