Xingtie, started with a guitar, and made a living by singing

Noticing his gaze, Dan Heng nodded.

"Yes. Do you have any information to offer us?"

"I'm sorry. I know some secrets that most people don't, but that's all... I don't know where that seed of evil came from, but I'm sure it's not a good thing. Since it arrived, the world has become much more dangerous."

Gray frowned when talking about this.

"However, there is intelligence that someone has discovered traces of a previously suppressed and disappeared cult to the north of where it crashed."

"Really? Aren't they afraid of getting burned?"

March 7 couldn't help but complain.

"For cultists, if they can bring down the evil god they believe in, it's the perfect opportunity to make a profit."

Gray could only express helplessness about this.

"Although from my perspective, it is extremely shameful to entrust you with such a matter concerning the fate of mankind, I have to admit that you should be experts in handling this matter. Our people have already suffered considerable casualties just by investigating it."

"You want us to get rid of this evil?"

"Of course. No one wants to wake up one day to find all the sheep on their farm eaten by monsters, and their loved ones slaughtered and enslaved by the Demon King's army—"

Gray's tone was heavy.

"Therefore, the guild will do its best to cooperate with you in your operations. We will also provide cover for you when necessary and even give you the title of 'Brave Team'."

Chapter 122 Debut Commission

Obtaining unexpected help and information from the guild was a boost for the pioneers.

This means that there may be a "shortcut" to this pioneering journey -

Of course, if you want to leverage the power of the guild to build momentum, you naturally need to make contributions. Otherwise, just bragging will only arouse jealousy and cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

For this reason, after having a good night's rest in the guild hotel that night.

The next day, Wendy and Danheng got up early and went to the guild hall to look for suitable commissions.

However, because today's commissions are still being accepted, the notice board only lists the "low cost-effective" commissions left over by yesterday's adventurers.

【Defeat the bandits rampaging on Zhuya Mountain! 】

The client narrated: Recently a new group of bandits came to Zhuya Mountain. They not only occupied the important water source of the village, but also robbed the merchants passing by. Now the village is short of food and water. If no one gets rid of the bandits, no one will survive!

Mission reward: ten gold coins.

The Adventurer's Guild reminds you: This bandit group consists of about a dozen people and has crude weapons and equipment.

(Note: This commission was originally limited to Jade rank and above teams, but because the client is unable to pay the sufficient reward, it has been downgraded to allow Black Iron teams to accept it.)

These tasks are usually sent out from villages near border towns. People there have lived there for generations and are not used to doing any labor other than farming. They deal with loess all day long.

However, now that the Demon King's army is wreaking havoc, most villagers are either forced into exile or can only hope for the kindness of the adults in the Adventurer's Guild. Even the rewards are barely scraped together by the efforts of the entire village.

But even so, there is a high probability that this type of commission will be left unattended even after the deadline.

Even if a few kindhearted adventurers want to take it, they will face exponentially increased risks, and even - whether they can get the agreed reward is another matter.

After all, barter is the norm over there, and it is normal to use other things as compensation for settlement.

Therefore, after many people fell into the trap one after another, few people would take on this kind of commission, even for novice adventurers.

Next up is——【Cleaning the sewer】

Client's description: This is a commission from the Noble Council. In order to ensure that the city's drainage system will not be exploited by monsters when they attack the city, adventurers are required to go to the underground sewers to clear out the monsters, conduct surveys, and promptly report any areas that need repairs. Upon completion, the Noble Council will pay the reward.

The Adventurer's Guild reminds you: Due to years of disrepair, the underground sewers are very likely to contain nests of small spiders, rodents and other monsters. Also, due to the precipitated methane, it is not recommended for teams below the Jade rank and without priests who have mastered the "Holy Light" miracle to take on the mission.

"...These reminders seem like lessons learned through blood and tears, don't they?"

Wendy could probably imagine how the adventure system in this world had grown wildly. In this situation, the emergence of a guild that could integrate resources and provide effective supplies and intelligence assistance to adventurers could indeed be considered conscientious.

"Wendy, you can take a look at this."

On the other side, Dan Heng found a more normal commission.

【Goblin Defeat】

Client's account: My team was exploring a cave when they were attacked by a small group of goblins. In a moment of panic, our formation was scattered. After I escaped, two female team members and one male team member still hadn't emerged. I'm very worried about their safety. Please help us!

Mission reward: Depends on the rescue situation, with an additional ten gold coins for each person rescued.

The Adventurer's Guild reminds you: This cave was formerly a goblin settlement. Based on the characteristics of the goblins, there are at least dozens of goblins in the cave. The terrain is complex and there is a lack of lighting. Inexperienced new adventurers should proceed with caution!

The mission commission also comes with a map, with the cave mentioned in the commission marked, and on the back is a portrait of a goblin monster.

It has green skin, a short stature, a belly that is as bulging as a wine barrel, pointed ears, a hooked nose, bulging eyes, a pupil structure similar to that of a goat, and a hideous face.

Here it comes, a unique product of the Goblin Slayer worldview. There are no female goblins in this world, and reproduction depends entirely on other races. There is almost no reproductive isolation, and female creatures kidnapped by goblins often end up in a very miserable state.

At the same time, due to their racial characteristics, they also possess a strong learning ability and will gain experience as they deal with adventurers. They quickly transform from little ghosts wielding wooden sticks with the intelligence of a five-year-old child into cunning evil ghosts who can hide, make poisonous weapons, and wait for opportunities to attack lone adventurers.

It can be said that this is a species hated by all races. If it is not punished, it will sooner or later become a nightmare for other races.

But with the intervention of "God", the goblins are like the lucky ones in the role-playing game who always get lucky every time they roll the dice. Not only are they not guarded against in time, but they are often ignored. Unless the nightmare really comes to them, most people's cognitive impairment will not be relieved.

Based on a certain view of good and evil, Dan Heng chose this commission, but he had to wait for March 7 and the others to come and discuss it together. After all, there were two female members in the team, and this rescue mission would most likely involve seeing some dirty things.

To be fair, although he felt that San Yue Qi should be more mature, he did not want to force wrong values ​​on her in such a rough way.

Therefore, if everyone does not intend to accept this task, he will find an opportunity to solve it himself. Before that, it is necessary to ask Wendy's opinion.

At least, if Wendy were there, the negative impact of the complex terrain would be almost zero, and the rescue work would be able to proceed better.

"Well...they are just pitiful people."

While Wendy was thinking about the commission, she heard Mimiya's voice calling her from behind, and with her was the young priest Fina.

"Good morning! Master Wendy, Master Danheng, may the mercy of Mother Earth be bestowed upon us all equally, like the morning light."

The young priest prayed earnestly, and then a warm khaki light emanated from the outer circle of his body, which was proof that his prayer was successful.

"Ah! The Earth Mother Goddess responded to me. Looks like we'll have good luck for the rest of the day."

She smiled innocently and contentedly, giving the impression that she was the kind of child who could be fooled by a merchandise exchange coupon.

"Ahaha, it's you guys. Did you sleep well last night?"

Wendy took the commission into her arms without leaving any trace, and Danheng just glanced at it without showing any abnormality.

"What else can I do? It's definitely better than sleeping in a tree in the suburbs."

Because her back was turned, Mimiya didn't notice Wendy's hand movements and just replied nonchalantly.

"But you guys actually got up and looked through the commissions like that. You seem to be more dedicated than us serious adventurers."

"It's just that the novelty hasn't worn off yet. Besides, once we get the Adventurer Nameplate today, we'll be considered part of the adventurers, right?"

Wendy said teasingly.

"Until then, please support us."

"I'm really surprised that you can say such things without changing your expression."

Mimiya chuckled back and sat down next to Wendy. A fruity scent like orange suddenly wafted in the air.

The young priest was sitting next to her. He also took a few glances at the commissions picked out by Dan Heng and Wendy on the table and said with some surprise.

"Ah, these are the tasks I wanted to take on before!"

"Oh? Then why didn't you answer?"

Wendy redirected the topic at the right time. Actually, he didn't need to hide the fact that he had accepted the goblin commission, but if he asked them to come with him, he couldn't have everyone waiting at the door to see if there were any fish that slipped through the net, right?

In this case, Sanyueqi, Xing and the others will definitely have to follow. Before we think of an effective way to deal with it, it is better to try not to let everyone know.

"Well, the reason is actually very simple. Please don't laugh at me..."

Fina whispered a little embarrassedly.

"Because of the issue of reward distribution, no one is very willing to accept such a low-priced commission."

This was natural, as an adventuring team normally consisted of four people. However, the rewards would not be doubled based on the number of people, so the existing amount would be divided among the four people's contributions.

The young priest Fina can accept doing good deeds for free, but the others in the team cannot. Mimiya is an archer, and even though she can make some arrows herself normally, some enchanted arrows are very expensive, so she has to use them sparingly when fighting.

As for Zariyus, he was not particularly wealthy financially because he was supporting some of the down-and-out clansmen in the town.

As for the dwarf whom Wendy and the others didn't meet, he would simply drink in the tavern until he ran out of money, leaving some for buying some necessary supplies at most. Apart from that, he had no concept of saving at all.

This is also the current living situation of most adventurers. They live a precarious life, so naturally they have to use the best steel on the blade. After preparing all the necessities for adventure, they indulge in pleasure. Isn't this what some people become adventurers for?

"Alas...it seems this situation exists in every world. A penny can make a hero fall."

Wendy had no intention of mocking them. He himself often drank on credit and occasionally had to sing to pay for the alcohol.

"Although I'd like to say we're not as well off as you think...but do you also face this kind of predicament?"

Mimiya found it hard to imagine that a strong person would be short of money. It would be better to say that in this world, strength is the most important thing.

As long as you have power, what can't you satisfy? Whether it's social status or money, even if you reach the Gold Rank, you don't even need to ask for it in person, someone will give you what you want in large quantities. If you can leave a descendant for your family, that's even better.

This situation is not so bad among the forest people, but it is quite common in the human kingdom. After all, if the talents of the strong can be inherited, it will be of great benefit to the continuation of the family. For short-lived species, nothing is more important than reproducing offspring and allowing the family to continue.

Wendy and his team are very powerful. At least among all the people she knows, no one is stronger than him. It is somewhat disheartening that people like him are facing the difficult situation of having no money to spend outside.

Could it be that the God of Trading only looks the weakest on the surface, but actually holds the lifeblood of most people in his hands?

Just as Mimiya was beginning to have a different opinion of the Chamber of Commerce, Dan Heng said, "In life, dealing with money is inevitable. And our team isn't as short on funds as you think. It's just that Wendy is a heavy drinker and doesn't usually carry any money."

"Hey?" Wendy just smiled harmlessly at this comment.

It was only then that Mimiya remembered that Wendy had gotten everyone drunk yesterday, and most of the people who were still hungover had fought with Wendy.

Who would have thought that a pretty boy bard could drink so much? Even drinking water shouldn't be so exaggerated, right?

"Right. Speaking of which, is it really not necessary to go see Miss March and Miss Xing?"

The two of them also drank some yesterday, but the former quickly frowned and stuck out her tongue, thinking it was not as delicious as juice, while Xing was the typical drunkard who only took in but never gave out.

When everyone found out she was drunk, this guy had already hidden under the table and was fast asleep.

If Dan Heng hadn't noticed in time, she might have been found sleeping in some garbage dump tomorrow.

"They should sleep until noon, so don't worry about them for now."

Dan Heng shook his head and mentioned the commission from the old businessman yesterday.

"By the way. How are your plans for the designated commission?"

The pub was noisy yesterday, and it was inevitable that some people would be watching, so we didn't talk about it after we got back, but just tacitly agreed to wait until today to talk about it.

Speaking of this, Mimiya's face showed a hint of subtlety, and she said helplessly: "Rather than asking us to do something, it's better to say it's a 'friend's fee'."

"Friends' fee?" Wendy blinked, as if a new world had opened up.

"Ah, it's just the usual investment from the bigwigs in the Chamber of Commerce. They'll assign commissions to certain adventurers they like, under the pretext of making friends.

If there is further cooperation intention, they are willing to provide better resources for their growth, but the price is that they will have to serve as the Chamber of Commerce's bodyguards, and their future missions will mostly be related to the Chamber of Commerce's orders."

Mimiya explained simply.

"Zarius and I declined Tope's offer, saying we didn't want to stop our adventure just yet. But judging by his attitude, it seems he's more likely to use us as a springboard."

"Are you coming closer to test our bottom line?"

Dan Heng's expression changed slightly.

Mistakenly believing he was worried about information leaks, Priest Fina quickly explained, "Ah, please rest assured, we absolutely didn't reveal any unnecessary information. So, that old man Tope probably only knew that you and the other adults were very powerful, so he was thinking of recruiting you. He had no ill intentions!"

Although the young priest's words were a bit naive, Dan Heng would not want to kill the person just because he was trying to find out about the situation here. He was just thinking of some unpleasant past events.

After suppressing his resentment, he stood up silently and walked upstairs, leaving the other two to look at each other, some worried that they had accidentally stepped on the other's landmine.

However, with Wendy's comfort, they recovered. As time passed, everyone gathered together again at noon.

March 7th slammed a commission on the table and said proudly.

"As our team's debut mission, I think it's best to take this one!"

——[Investigating a suspicious cult group that appeared in the dense forests on the border]

The client stated: We discovered a large number of corpses left behind by a cult's sacrificial ritual in the dense forests along the border. According to reliable intelligence provided by informants, their goal is to summon followers of Chaos, which could threaten the security of the entire town!

Mission reward: 10,000 Kingdom Coins!