After we back to the mayor's office, he seemed shocked by the report he received from the military and also thankful to us for preventing more casualties from happening. Seeing how strong Amin and Frederic are makes me think, that maybe the military alone can't defeat the Monster without high prowess. Most of the Soldiers that participate in the raid have an average prowess of 10-20. As for the 10 soldiers who are sacrificed during the raid, Mr. Albert gives their families compensation for their losses. To be honest, I'm flabbergasted by the massacre that occurred in front of me, perhaps taking a risk like this makes me wonder 'What if Frederic didn't save me back then?' I'm dead I guess.
As I and Frederic are having a post gathering at Mr. Albert's office, I heard a footstep approaching in front of the office door.
*BAM
"TONY! ARE YOU FUCKING CRAZY?!!! WHY ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THIS RAID? WHAT IF SOMETHING HAPPEN TO YOU?" (Mari)
"Hehe.. I'm-" (Tony)
*Poof
Mari suddenly hugged me as she cried.
"You selfish bastard, do you want to leave me alone?" (Mari)
I'm in awe, I never expected Mari to be worried for me like this, and uh- she's hugging me right now. I'm-
"Ma- Mari I can explain" (Tony)
I said to her while pushing her slowly. I give a signal to Mr. Albert to move to some space with Mari outside his office.
"First of all, I'm sorry to make you worry about me. I think this is a good opportunity for our company Mari to have a first hand for the resources from the boss raid. That's why I wanted to participate in this raid." (Tony)
"What do you want to achieve Tony? you are already a billionaire in the top 1% of people in the world, why do you need to be selfish and greedy in an act of your own accord? you gonna get killed!"
Yeah, It's strange why am I doing this I don't even have any special talent in my prowess, to begin with. Nothing special hidden power, I'm simply just weak despite reading the Metamon Novel. Special Metamon command to make gold? Maybe it was just sheer luck that happened to me. Wait, what If there is something behind it? Blacksmith, maybe I can test something with it.
"I'm sorry Mari, for my selfish act." (Tony)
"You do this because of your father Isn't?" (Mari)
"You- ugh forget it" (Tony)
"I know about It Tony, you've been searching for him ever since you got a lot of money Aren't you? It's fine but that doesn't mean you can put yourself in danger." (Mari)
She knew about my true Intention for all this shit that I build, at first... I just wanted to prove to my father that my mother and I could survive without him. I thought becoming a billionaire would make him come back to us kneeling and asking for forgiveness, knowing my ego I'll surely not forgive him that easily. I already become a billionaire! why? Just why he didn't return?
I figure this may have a connection with Metamon's arrival and that also makes me want to join this raid It makes me more curious about it when Shubael mentions something to me about my father. But this weak body with little to no prowess seems useless for now. Maybe, just maybe I'll start crafting and see what my blacksmith skills can do.
"Mari... well, you are not wrong about it, regarding my father I-" (Tony)
"Yeah, yeah I understand I know you want to find him and you should also let me help you about it not doing everything by yourself" (Mari)
"I'm, I've been thinking If I can do something with my skills that perhaps lead me for his track? I wanted to try this one skill that I have, blacksmith. Seeing Its skills it seems like a gacha because of the success chance." (Tony)
"Well, let's start with that. Just for a moment don't distract yourself with the main quest. Start with small things let yourself be a beginner" (Mari)
"Yeah thank you, Mari, I will" (Tony)
After having some conversation with her, I'll go back to the Mayor's office to ask for my leave. This time I'll start fresh.
[Accept side quest? : Y/N]
Yes.
[Activate Common Type Armory Quest]