Chapter 31: New Mission
The daylight came in contact with the ground. There was a cheery environment within that particular district.
Sehas, the infamous scammer and swindler was arrested. The people who could prove that they were scammed would get their money back, and on top of that in the district Square half of the money from Sehas's store was handed to the citizens.
3 gold coins per family member.
Tanya and her older sister with a cheery look on their face excitedly waited.
"Sorry, but your money has already been claimed."
"What?" The older sister questioned with confusion on her face.
"But-"
"Next!" The official said monotonously.
Dejected, they both walked out of the square heading for their home.
10 minutes later they were in front of the door, unlocking it.
Munch! Munch
Shiro who was busy eating chicken leg was startled.
"Isn't it common courtesy to knock before entering?"
"Wh-what are you doing here..." The older sister said, but she had a guilty expression on her face. The guilt she was facing when looking at Shiro.
After all. the last time he tried to help them, but in return they treated him badly.
"Well, here's your claimed money, and here's the money I got from proving that he was scamming you all."
Silence...
At this point, She didn't know what to say at all.
"T-thank you…", the older girl finally said as she bowed in front of Shiro.
The younger girl did the same as she thanked Shiro.
"Apology.", Tanya, the younger girl, apologized as well by saying a single word.
What can we do for you?"
Shiro shook his head. "No need it's fine. Also, I didn't do this to expect something in return."
However, the older girl was adamant.
"No, you helped us a lot. Even when we tried to rip you off, you helped us... My mother always told me that although we are poor, we must always repay the good deeds done by others. Last time our judgment was clouded by anger. Just tell us, what can we do for you?"
Shiro smile. "Alright, there is something you can do for me."
"What's that, brother? As long as I can do it, I will help you." The younger girl said.
Shiro smiled and said, "One smile from both of you is enough."
Both girls looked at each other confused by the weird request. Nonetheless, they gave a genuine smile to Shiro.
If Shiro wanted a smile, then a smile he would get. It wasn't a difficult request at all.
Shiro smiled back at them, happy that he was finally able to see both of their smiles. Happy that his mission was complete.
Ding
[Congratulation]
[Mission completed]
[ Series Mission – Part 1 ]
[: Become the bad guy and unite all the people of the town] [ completed ]
[: overthrow the schemer and scammer of the town] [ completed ]
[: Bring a real warming smile on the two sisters' faces] [ completed ]
[ Rewards will be accumulated ]
'Yes, another mission completed. Now where are the re-'
"..."
'Heh? First, it doesn't mention any rewards, and now it says that the rewards will be accumulated?'
'Ugh, what a pain…', he was annoyed by the system for the first time.
After bidding farewell, Shiro once again entered the inn.
'Those two poor girls... Their life is gonna become rougher...'
Entering the dining area Shiro got his meal and started eating.
'And what's up with that old man?'
The old man who was sitting in front of Shiro drinking Ale looked directly at Shiro.
While eating, he realized the old man was still staring at him. However, this time, the old man wasn't drinking his Ale anymore.
Shiro was confused, but he continued chewing on the tender meat that was in his mouth.
Of course, he also shared eye contact with the man awkwardly.
The man shook his head and scratched it for a while. After that, he continued drinking his jug of Ale again, his mind clearly still deep in thought.
At this second out of the blue, a notification appeared in front of him.
[The system believes that the person in front of you suspects that-]
Just as Shiro was about to read it, the man turned his head towards Shiro again.
"Are you perhaps, an Apostle?", the man murmured.
"Huh?", Shiro asked in confusion.
Shiro looked at the system's message again, this time, reading the whole thing.
[The system believes that the person in front of you suspects that you are an Apostle.]
"Apostle…?", Shiro questioned as he looked at the old man in front of him.
Although there was a genuine look of confusion plastered all over Shiro's face, the old man looked even sure of his suspicions that the young man in front of him was an Apostle.
"Looking at you acting surprised, that must be the case…"
"I don't understand what you are saying, sir…", Shiro tried to explain.
"Shut up, don't act anymore. I can easily tell that you're an Apostle…", the old man interrupted Shiro.
"But I'm not acting…", Shiro tried to explain.
"Shut up, if not for an Apostle, how can you use divine powers?", the old man asked Shiro.
"Huh??"
Apostle? Devine powers? What the heck were those?
Perhaps... Is he talking about Mystic abilities?
"Sir, I'm no Northern Mystic. You must be mistaken."
"What? Northern Mystic? No, you're definitely an Apostle. Don't try to change the topic."
What was an Apostle? What were divine powers?
And most importantly, when did he use those divine powers, which he apparently had? Where these so-called Devine powers the spells provided by the system?
Haha, there's no free meal in this world. Struggles always follow behind.
Ding
[Main Quest 001]
[Become the Old Man's Disciple] [incomplete]
[Learn the ways of a pirate from the old man] [incomplete]
[Receive the old man's inheritance] [incomplete]
[Rewards: Class F Ship (1); Spirit Summoning Card (1); 5000 Gold Coins]
"..."
'Are you F*cking kidding me?'
This was the system prompt to change his life and started a new chapter in his adventure.