Chapter 82 - Episode Five

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Gaston and I walked together to the street just behind us.

There was a passerby on the way, looking at us quizzically, but when Gaston shouted one word, he quickly turned his head down and run away.

If they’re this scared, I guess I don’t have to worry about them following me.

“I guess around here is fine.”

I stop and look around.

I don’t see a soul.

“Well, I guess it’s time you tell me what you plan to do with me in this kind of place.”

Gaston glared at me as he made a clenched fist.

It looks like he’s ready to fight.

Well, if it was in that situation, I wouldn’t be surprised if he thought so.

“Wait a minute. I really just want to talk to you.”

Upon receiving my words, Gaston opened his mouth, stunned.

As for me, there’s no point in fighting Gaston.

Even if I beat up Gaston here, the other adventurers’ jealousy would not stop.

If we do that, we need to beat him up in a big way, rather than secretly.

It’s just to make me feel a little better.

That’s why I called Gaston here this time, simply to negotiate.

“What? You’re making fun of me, huh?”

“That magic beast is definitely not the one I hunt.”

“Ho~, you admit it. That’s a smart choice, damn brat. But you didn’t think that if you apologize to me and that will end it, did you? It’s true that I’m open-minded and tight-lipped. But that’s only because of the plot. You understand right?”

Gaston shows his gums and smiles a sneaky smile and moves his face closer to me.

In short, in exchange for keeping quiet about it, he wants me to give him something in return.

I wonder where the guy went that said it was for the security of the Adventurer’s Support Center.

But if Gaston was seriously concerned about the current state of the facility, this negotiation was impossible.

Thank God Gaston was not a righteous man.

No, I knew that couldn’t be true.

“Wait, there’s a situation. Can I ask you to listen to it first?”

“A situation?”

“Actually, I’m under orders from a certain person who’s adventurer’s license was revoked to redeem the money on his behalf. That’s why I don’t get any reward money myself, and I’m just trying to make ends meet every day, so I’m sorry, but I don’t have the money to pay Gaston-san. I can’t tell you his name…… but he’s a pretty dangerous guy, so don’t even think about telling him off. I could get killed too if I don’t make it.”

If this lie goes through, we should be able to take the conversation to the next level at once.

But I didn’t get much of a response.

It’s a story I made up on the spot for convenience, but I guess it was too much to ask.

“Ho~, I thought that was about it.”

Good thing he’s an idiot.

“But it doesn’t matter! If you want me to keep it a secret, just give me the money, the money. If you can’t turn it in from your reward money, then collect the money by stealing or extorting! You don’t want to die either, do you? I’m telling you that I, a generous man, am going to let this go, so give me the money!”

Gaston raises his voice and comes over and threatens me.

He really is a hell of a guy.

It doesn’t hurt my heart to use him, so it’s easier for me to do that now, though.

“It is a negotiation from here. I’m going to hand over to Gaston-san the parts and materials that he gave me to exchange for money. How about that?”

“W-what?”

“I was happy at first that I might be able to move up the ranks with ease…… but I knew if it was someone like me with inadequate skills took it to the next level, people would only think it was a mistake…… On the other hand, Gaston-san, you know, he’s strong and good looking, so people won’t get suspicious, and he’s tight-lipped! I think the other person would agree with me too. He just doesn’t want to show his face unintentionally, so he’ll have to put me in between.”

“I, I see, That makes sense. Well, I’m strong, good-looking, and righteous!”

Gaston said and laughed vigorously with a gahaha.

This guy is easier to take on board than I thought.

“I’ll let that monster beast pass in my name since it’s complicated, but next time I’ll hand it over first. But you’ll have to return the money to me later. If you don’t do that, you’ll lose your connection with that person, and it won’t be good for Gaston-san, will it?”

“You mean, next time you’ll give me the credit? Is that what you’re saying? Is that what you’re saying?”

Gaston’s eyes bleed as he closes in on me.

“Yeah. Please, will you accept these terms as a way to help me?”

“Gahahahahahaha! I don’t care about the measly sums of money I’ll be squeezing out from a kid if it’s even possible to serve a nobleman! All right, this kind, gentle me, will take you up on your offer!”

Gaston’s eyes sparkled while guts posed.

He must have wanted to raise his rank very badly.

Now I will be able to redeem money consistently without being looked at strangely by those around me in the future.

It’s a win-win.

As long as he’s baited on the rank, Gaston won’t do anything to break his promise either.

If something unexpected happens, then I can just settle it with force.

But even the Adventurer’s Support Center and the nobles are not stupid.

As Gaston had said, the judging is only loose until the D-class.

Gaston’s rank stays in this position, it’s probably because it has become difficult to raise his rank through deception.

So I don’t think that a little bit of false credit will improve his rankings, and in case something happens, I’m not sure if the opportunity to serve a nobleman will come when he rises to C-class due to a mistake.

Even the nobles don’t want to take hold of a failure, so they will do sufficient research before hiring.

First of all, without a doubt, Gaston will be left out of it.

But there’s no need to say that from us.

Let’s just lift him up appropriately for now and let him get on with it.

He’s going to be my puppet for a while until something goes wrong.

“Up until now I’ve been smoldering by lack of opportunities, but finally the time for my abilities to recognized has come! I’m a lucky guy after all! Gahhahahahahaa!”

Gaston was pleased as he slapped his knees more and more by himself.

He was in good mood, despite all the talk at the Adventurer’s Support Center about injustice.

At this rate, it’s going to be okay for a while.

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