"Sword. Can I have one, boss?"
After thinking about this for a while, I decided to go to the boss and ask for a sword.
Since I had no money at all, I couldn't help but do everything I could to get a weapon.
So I came to this decision: to ask the Treasure Hoarders for a weapon.
Considering that they also have a lot of looted weapons, it's okay if I ask for a sword or two, right?
Olivier frowned. "For?"
"As you can see." I smiled stiffly, continuing, "I don't have any weapons, boss."
I was about to tell the truth-I didn't have the money to buy things. However, feeling it was a bad decision, I shook my head to dismiss the idea.
Seeing me not say anything else, the boss replied, "Revolver. I saw you take that girl's property."
Shrugging, I added, "One bullet left."
"Then, why didn't you just buy the bullets?"
Isn't it illegal? Come on, we're Treasure Hoarders. The word 'buy' is taboo for us, boss.
Besides, if I had the money, I would have bought it earlier.
The problem is that my wallet is empty.
"I can only snatch. Buying things is not something that suits me." I let out a long breath.
Hearing my answer, boss suddenly turned away from me. He sighed. "No problem. Just take it."
I was instantly shocked by what I heard.
The boss agreed to it!
My mouth curled up in an instant, smiling at the boss's blunt approval.
I nodded and went from there to pick up a sword from the pile of sharp weapons, shiny in the reflection of the sun.
It was so dazzling.
One of these swords was mine now.
Taking the sword, I went to Olivier's place and told him honestly that I had some business in town for a while.
Just in case, I needed to tell him so that I wouldn't be suspected of leaving secretly. I didn't want to make matters worse.
When I said that, Olivier frowned and said, "What business are you talking about?"
I let out a disappointed breath. "I think you already know, boss.
"I'm looking for William. And I think William is now in the city. If he's lucky, he won't be caught by the guards and imprisoned, biding his time until he's judged.
"I came there to find out if my hunch was right. Does that explain it, boss?"
After I said that, boss accepted that answer as a reasonable excuse. What Olivier had in mind couldn't have occurred to my stupid head.
I mean, the reason I was looking for William was to ask him about switching roles as Amelia's guard.
See?
Doesn't this make anyone tilt their head—questioning and doubting the boss for not making a big deal out of it?
This excuse doesn't make sense!
***
"Are you looking for quests again, Mr. Charles?"
Katheryne, standing in front of me, her smile clung tightly, showing her sincere and kind temperament.
Kindness is like a doll, hollow yet heartfelt.
I nodded.
"In that case, would you like to receive a request from Mr. Edward, Fontaine's merchant?
"This request is for someone to be the guardian of his goods while travelling to the neighbouring region—Liyue.
"While travelling, you must also look after Mr Edward and his two friends: Mr. Li Wei and Mr. Henri."
My eyes widened.
This surprise left me speechless!
Liyue, also known as the region of mora, was the first region to produce mora. Because of their leader, no, their god: Archon Geo was the one who could create mora.
Who is now disguised as a consultant at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor under the identity of an ordinary human, but is famous for his wealth of knowledge—Zhongli!"
Placing both fingers on my chin, I thought about this deeply. "Guarding three people and luggage to Liyue. That's quite far.
"How much do I get paid, Mrs Katheryne. I'm sure he—Mr Edward-told you about the funds that will be given when this quest is completed."
Katheryne nodded. "He will give you an advance of 1000 Mora. If you protect them well in Liyue, you will be given 4000 Mora."
"5000 Mora... let me think about this for a moment."
5000 Mora is not bad. But I doubt that that kind of money could buy one or two revolver bullets, or at least a weapon like a bow, sword, or spear.
In my previous life, on earth, I had never touched anything related to earning in this game especially mora.
Getting weapons for characters was generated from gacha, not buying them.
On second thought, since the mora I had in my Genshin Impact account reached 10 million or even more. Therefore, 5000 mora can be said to be very little.
However, let's say that if in this world I didn't need to upgrade equipment or artifacts and talents, then I wouldn't need so much mora.
After all, other than those things, no one spends mora so lavishly.
After thinking about many things, especially the loss and gain, I accepted the request.
Katheryne mentioned that I should return to her place in the afternoon.
I gave a nod in reply to her answer.
After taking the down payment, I went jogging and then did some physical training at the inn.
While jogging, I thought of some loopholes—if I ran away now without doing any work, what would happen to me or this mora?
I've already earned 1000 mora, if I don't complete the quest, will I be punished?
Shaking my head, I erased that thought.
It's all because of being with the Treasure Hoarders for so long, my mind has gone haywire!
***
In the afternoon, after I finished my physical training at the inn, I went to Katheryne's place again.
When I got there, I saw two people, Katheryne and a middle-aged man, talking.
The middle-aged man was wearing a white shirt with a black suit.
He was about 180 cm tall.
His forehead was slightly furrowed. At first glance, he looked like he might have a rough temper.
Was he the Mr. Edward that Katheryne had mentioned?
***
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