Sometimes in the dead of night, Night San Geng even doubts whether his past life was that of a colossal dragon. Otherwise, why would he be so obsessed with gold coins?
Yet, after examining himself thoroughly, he neither discovered the ability to breathe fire nor any desire to consume women and children. Dragon scales were absent, draconic might was non-existent, and immunity to magic and high physical resistance were entirely unrelated to him.
After much contemplation, Night San Geng felt he had stumbled upon a sorrowful answer: in his previous life, he must have died in poverty!
How else could one explain his extremely frugal nature?
Nevertheless, Night San Geng didn't particularly dislike this aspect of himself. On the contrary, he was rather satisfied.
After all, frugality and prudent management of resources were virtues, weren't they?
Observing Weng Ling pulling the cart alone, Night San Geng shook his head.
"So thrifty! A lord, yet she doesn't even hire an ox. Isn't she afraid of appearing disgraceful while pulling a cart?"
"Cough! Well..." Iron Axe hesitated, attempting to speak again.
"Oh, Iron Axe, wait a moment. It'll be ready soon," Night San Geng interrupted Iron Axe with a smile.
"Well, in fact, we came out this time to test our newly acquired weapons and, incidentally, enhance our team coordination. However, unexpectedly, we first lost a team member, and then Feng Mo..."
Iron Axe glanced at the dual blades in his hands, sighed, and continued, "We feel our strength is still insufficient, and we want to further hone our skills. Since there are no more goblins here, we thought of bidding you farewell today and expressing our gratitude for saving our lives."
"Oh, is that so?" Night San Geng stroked his chin.
"Thanks are unnecessary, as you've already compensated us. But where do you plan to hone your skills?"
Iron Axe looked at the people behind him, especially at the silent Hong Feng.
"We've reassembled a mercenary squad and plan to register with the nearest adventurers' guild. After that, we'll embark on adventures in various places."
"You've reestablished a new mercenary squad?" Night San Geng looked at Iron Axe in surprise.
Iron Axe's mercenary squad was only of the Black Iron rank, so disbanding it wouldn't matter much. However, Hong Feng was of the Bronze rank. It was unexpected that he also wanted to participate in the reformation.
Although Night San Geng didn't know much about adventurers' guilds, he understood that this would certainly waste a lot of mercenary points.
In response, Hong Feng calmly said, "It's better to leave the name 'Red Armor Mercenary Squad' here."
"Alright, what name do you plan to give your mercenary squad? I might need to find you in the future."
Iron Axe smiled wryly, "We haven't thought about it yet."
In fact, both he and Hong Feng were useless at naming. One was Iron Axe, the other Red Armor, revealing their incompetence.
"How about I help you come up with one? Hmm, Wealth Accumulation Team? Money Grabbers? Invincible Prosperity Team?"
Night San Geng contemplated, while the faces of Iron Axe and his group turned increasingly pale.
Well, it seemed their ability to name things was questionable.
"What about calling yourselves 'The Avengers'?" Bede suddenly suggested, smiling.
"The Avengers?"
"Yes, look at you all, bearing the weight of deep grievances. What else could be more fitting than calling yourselves 'The Avengers'?"
Iron Axe looked around, and indeed, apart from the eager Baozi Meimei, the others wore expressions of melancholy silence.
"The Avengers, a good name! Thank you, miss!" Iron Axe bowed.
"Also, do you need to change your stage names?" Bede added.
"Just now, I heard you call yourselves Iron Axe and Baozi. Isn't that a bit..."
"Do we need to change our names too?" Baozi Meimei pouted. She didn't like this extraordinarily beautiful woman, especially since she dared to get so close to Lord Night!
And was she a housekeeper or a motherly housekeeper? She even wanted to control their nicknames!
"Humph! Face is important!"
"Well, I think since we're reorganizing the mercenary squad, it's better to change our names for a fresh start. A new name brings a new atmosphere!" Iron Axe agreed.
"Creating nicknames? I'm good at that! Let me do it for free, no charge!"
Night San Geng suddenly spoke up, but he realized that everyone ignored him.
"Let them do it themselves, boss," Bede mischievously smiled, "After all, only oneself understands oneself the best."
Iron Axe, Songta Duoblade, and even Hong Feng were captivated by her smile, unconsciously swallowing saliva. Bede quickly covered her mouth, suppressing the unintentional charm that had dispersed.
"Miss is right; let them decide on their own," Bede said.
"Then... let's do it ourselves," Iron Axe agreed, and each of them began to ponder.
"Well, boss, let them handle it themselves," Bede teased with a smile, "After all, only they understand themselves the best."
Iron Axe, Songta Duoblade, and even Hong Feng were captivated by her smile, unconsciously swallowing saliva. Bede quickly covered her mouth, suppressing the unintentional charm that had dispersed.
"Miss is right; let them decide on their own," Bede said.
"Then... let's do it ourselves," Iron Axe agreed, and each of them began to ponder.
"Alright... Avengers Mercenary Squad, assemble!" Blood Mad raised his dual blades, shouting loudly.
"Blade Combatant, Blood Mad!"
"Spear Combatant, Soul Slayer!"
"Shield Warrior, Black Obsidian!"
"Assassin, Night Wasp!"
"Fire Mage, Demoness of Wealth!"
"Solemnly united, willing to live and die together!"
The five of them clanged their weapons together, loudly declaring the oath of the mercenary squad.
Seeing this, Bede nudged Night San Geng with her elbow.
"Quite adolescent, but also quite passionate! It makes me want to give myself a nickname and debut. What do you think? If it were you, what nickname would you choose?"
Night San Geng lowered his head, contemplating for two seconds, then suddenly looked up with shining eyes.
"Wealthy Wealthy!"
Bede: ...
Facing Blood Mad and his group, who looked at him with a face full of resentment due to the ruined atmosphere, Night San Geng adjusted his expression and said, "Actually, before you leave, I have two things I'd like you to help with, if you don't mind."
"Our lives were saved by you, Lord Night. Just say it, and we will do our best," Blood Mad pledged, patting his chest.
Night San Geng scratched his head, "Firstly, when you're out adventuring, if you hear any rumors targeting the Lorand Territory, especially from the Holy Silver Church, please inform me immediately."
"No problem, Lord, you can rest assured," Blood Mad thought Night San Geng was concerned about the three sets of armor.
"The second thing is, if it's convenient for you, can you catch some goblins for me? I want them
alive, both males and females."
"Lord, you still want goblins? Your magical and mental strength..." Demoness of Wealth covered her mouth, deeply feeling the gap between herself and Lord Night.
Summoning over a hundred goblins, and he still wanted more!
"Well... we'll do our best!"
"Not try, you must. The sooner, the better. I... I can pay!" Night San Geng glanced at Bede beside him, squeezing his money pouch, gritting his teeth.