Adventurers had always been lawless, but they were rarely untrustworthy.
Because most adventurers relied on their fame to make a living. Even if the means of communication were rather undeveloped in this world, there were very few adventurers that would breach the most basic rules.
Abruptly asking for a raise before the fight even began for example.
Anna was angrily looking at that group of six.
White River Valleyâs garrison of twenty already gathered behind her. Andreâs face was also red, and if it werenât for Anna stopping him, he would have already argued with these adventurers.
The other nine adventurers, the Bramble team and those three solo guys, chose to watch.
They seemed to be following the rules⊠But Anna knew that if she was unable to restrain the other small team, she would have to compromise.
In that case, they would also request a raise.
This was reasonable.
âWe already discussed the contract.â Anna tried to stay as calm as possible when talking to them. âYou already signed it, you would lose reputation if you breach the contract.â
That troublemaking group was the second team along the Bramble team. That team rose up in the past half-year but they still had a decent reputation as they had completed a lot of missions.
Anna was extremely angry; they suddenly wanted to alter the contract and get a bigger reward!
And twice the amount on top of that!
This was unimaginable. Low level adventurers wouldnât do something like this. Anna was not an idiot. She already felt that there was something wrong.
The purpose of that adventurer team wasnât that simple.
âSeems like they want to slow down this operation.â
Anna felt it from this [Lynx] teamâs leader eyes.
âCould there be someone operating in the shadows? Deliberately making them accept our task? And then breaking the contract and not doing it, influencing White River Valleyâs recovery?â Anna was thinking.
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âMiss Anna, our Lynx team is trustworthy.â
Lynx teamâs leader was a ranger with serious albinism and his looks were extremely bad, but his skills were quite exceptional.
That guy was called Verne, but everyone called him Cat.
He was the leader of the entire Lynx team.
He narrowed his eyes and calmly said, âWe didnât have any objections toward the previous contract.â
âThen why do you want want to breach the contract?â Anna coldly asked.
âBecause we recently learned that the contract was actually unreasonable,â said Cat. âA friend came to me with some information. He said that there was a Sorcerer in the pack of gnolls occupying White River Valley!â
âDoubling the reward when dealing with a caster is quite normal, right? Miss Anna? Thus, I suggest that we cancel the previous contract and sign a new one.â
Anna angrily said, âImpossible!â
Cat narrowed his eyes. The living room atmosphere turned stiff.
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At that time, Bramble teamâs captain started to talk and , âIf there is a caster, re-doing the contract is the general rule. However, I do not know if this information is verified. So the Bramble team wonât pick a side for the time being.â
âMy only requirement is that my team pay would also be doubled if Lynx team pay is doubled. Is this fine?â
The other three adventurers had the same stance.
If Lynxâs team fees doubled, their own pay should also be increased.
Else it wouldnât be enough to motivate them.
Anna took a deep breath, a smile suddenly appeared on her face.
In fact, even if she was annoyed when the Lynx team asked for a raise, she wasnât surprised. Young Lord had already guessed it would happen.
Marvin had guessed earlier that an adventurer might use this opportunity to cause troubles.
The Lynx team and the Bramble team were both good teams. If the Bramble teamâs motive was their leaderâs child falling ill, they couldnât help but take this contract. But what was the reason for the newly rising Lynx team?
Marvin thought of this and made ample preparations.
Thinking of it, she said, âThatâs right, there is a Sorcerer in that pack of gnolls occupying White River Valley. And itâs a level 2 Sorcerer!â
The Lynx team couldnât help but show a proud smile.
âThis woman is compromising?â Catâs pupils were still dilated and few people could understand what he was thinking from his expression.
âSince that is the case, letâs discuss our new contract, shall we?â
As he was talking, he sneered inwardly, âNew contract? We didnât take this mission for the money.â
In the process of drafting a new contract, they had to return to River Shore City. This would take a lot of time.
That Sir told them that they just had to do that and they would get a huge amount of money without doing anything
A smiling expression could be seen in Catâs eyes.
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âNew contract?â
Anna coldly laughed, âSorry! We donât plan on signing a new contract.â
âIf your Lynx team wants to do a breach of contract, youâll have to pay the penalty fee.â
âWhat?â
Everyone in the Lynx team was shocked.
âShe is actually keeping up a unyielding attitude?â
Even the Bramble team captain couldnât help but stand up and say, âMiss Anna, if there is a Sorcerer, the mission difficulty increased substantially. I think itâs necessary to discuss re-discuss it.â
He didnât want to cause troubles, but as a leader, he had to take responsibility for his own subordinatesâ lives.
As an experienced adventurer, he knew that casters were difficult to deal with, even if it was a gnoll.
Anna said, âItâs like this. The gnollsâ leader is indeed a Sorcerer. But we invited an expert to deal with this Sorcerer.â
âEveryone would receive their commission only to clear up the other gnolls, thatâs all!â
An expert?
Cat suddenly had a bad feeling.
This was far from what he had expected.
At that time, a thin silhouette slowly approached.
He was wearing a thick mask, twin daggers on his belt.
âSorry, Iâm late.â Marvin said in a deep voice.
Masked Twin Blades!
The atmosphere in the living room immediately turned violent.
The adventurers stood up one by one looking grave.
They were all 1st rank adventurers, they obviously knew that Masked Twin Blades, who was capable of eliminating the Acheron gang, was a lot more terrifying.
Acheron gangâs leader was in fact a true 2nd rank expert.
And he was also linked to the Miller family elimination.
Killing in the wealthy district, who knew how difficult this was.
But this guy astonishingly had accomplished it!
That Masked Twin Blades already turned into an influential figure in River Shore City.
Marvin didnât say anything. Anna coldly said, âThat Sorcerer will be Masked Twin Bladesâ target. Youâll handle the other gnolls, do you still have a problem with the contract?â
Anna stared at Cat, her tone quite overbearing.
The Lynx team was left speechless
They thought that excuse was the best excuse.
But the appearance of Masked Twin Blades ruined everything.
Cat was sweating, thinking hard.
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âSomeone put a high price on your head.â At that time, one of the solo adventurers was pondering. âYou still dare to move with us?â
It was that boxer. He had a sturdy build and was armed with knuckles and seemed extremely fierce.
His nickname was âThe Rockâ. It didnât mean that he had an amazing defense. It was because no matter how hard the stone was, he could shatter it.
âTry me.â
Marvin didnât just target him, he checked everyone.
He looked at the few members of the Lynx team for a bit longer.
The mood turned ice cold.
âThis being the case, our Bramble team doesnât have any objection.â The Bramble team leader took the lead and said, âSince we arenât dealing with the caster, the price on the contract is quite fair.â
He glanced at Marvin and added, âAlso, we arenât interested in your head sir. We only want to finish the mission.â
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âI have an objection!â Seeing the Bramble captain taking his stance, Cat couldnât sit still.
He sneered, âCan he handle a 2nd rank Sorcerer? If he failed to succeed, wouldnât we have to face a 2nd rank Sorcerer?â
The pugilist Rock also displayed an evil smile, âYes! Masked Twin Blades reputation is really great, but what about his strength?
His tone suddenly changed, âSir Verne, wouldnât it be better to have your people check it?â
âI heard that your teamâs mister Green is also a dagger user, it would be better to let them compare notes and check Mister Masked Twin Blades strength. To see if itâs as good as in the rumors?â