How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 61

67. Subjugation of the Black Magician’s Workshop (12)

After roughly dividing the reward money for the request equally.

Next, we started dividing the loot we obtained, including gold and silver coins, and other cash.

“The ratio will be determined by setting aside the shares for the magician lady and Eilon first, and then we’ll divide the rest among ourselves.”

Kruse and I each take half, and the remaining half is divided according to their numbers.

That’s the conclusion, and there shouldn’t be any complaints.

After all, this world is meritocratic.

It’s only natural that those with ability and those who have made great contributions get more.

Not to mention rare professions.

If you’re stronger, there’s no need to say more.

“…Before that, I think I should tell you about the story I had with the guild a little while ago.”

While the mercenaries were counting the gold and loot for distribution, Mr. Soland brought up the story he had downstairs.

Isn’t it about the report?

Then there doesn’t seem to be any need to bring it up now, does there?

Come to think of it, the story did get a little long.

Is there something wrong?

“Is there a problem?”

“The report itself is nothing special… well, the guild side told me this afterwards.”

“What story is it?”

“It seems that the lord wants to bring those who have completed the request.”

…The lord?

Ah, I think I understand.

Since they are talented enough to solve difficult problems such as the subjugation of the black magician, they want to see what kind of people they are, and perhaps even try to recruit them.

Talent is a headache everywhere.

Even in the original work, it is often mentioned that some minor characters, even ordinary commoners, caught the eye with their skills and became knights or vassals.

“Yo, you mean the lord?”

“I wonder if he’s going to give us a reward.”

“Maybe he’ll give us a position, right?”

Other mercenaries seemed to think similarly, their eyes wide with anticipation, as if full of dreams.

They’re getting ahead of themselves.

However, only the mercenaries are excited, and Kruse doesn’t seem to be interested at all when I glance at her.

Yeah, she wouldn’t be interested.

More than that, she’s going to bore a hole in the jewel.

I thought about it for a moment and then asked a question.

“Is it mandatory to accept the invitation?”

“You’re asking a strange question. The guild side said it didn’t seem mandatory.”

Even so, there’s no point in refusing.

No, the idea of refusing itself wouldn’t exist.

Then I’ll say this.

“I will not participate.”

Come? Hah! Then I won’t go!

I activated my rebellious spirit and immediately expressed my refusal.

Of course, Mr. Soland and the mercenaries looked dumbfounded.

“If you ask about me, please say that my performance was mediocre. That’s enough.”

“E, Eilon?”

There’s no point in discussing merits in front of the lord.

I don’t forget to emphasize that.

Never tell him about me!

“Are you serious? It’s the lord’s invitation! If you do well, you might get highly evaluated.”

“I’m not particularly interested in that part. More than anything, I’m planning to leave this place. I’m a busy man, so I’m going to decline.”

There’s no compulsion, and even if they reveal the compulsion later, I can just run away then.

After all, he’s just a local lord.

Once I get out of here, I think it’ll be fine.

And after that, I’ll go to even higher places, so there’s no problem at all!

“Please go to the invitation. You all have made great contributions. There’s nothing lacking. More than anything, I don’t like appearing in front of others.”

That’s a lie. I like it very much. I want to be praised.

But there’s a reason for declining.

‘If I step out there now, it’ll be a disaster…’

Showing my strength in front of the guild or ordinary mercenaries is somewhat okay.

But if it’s the lord… even a low-ranking noble, it becomes troublesome.

In the first place, I have no intention of complying with whatever he says, but if I even meet his face, I’ll remain in his memory.

‘Most nobles’ mouths are the source of disaster…’

Even though a spiritist isn’t really a precious ability, if a low-ranking spiritist who screwed over a black magician is listed in the nobles’ information network as a promising talent, it’s troublesome.

If I’m not careful, the Integration Society might notice the Deyal Dungeon incident.

‘I need to avoid fame right now.’

There’s no need to just follow the novel.

In reality… even on Earth, the cases of people who died because of clumsy fame are too numerous to list.

If you stand out clumsily, the end will be more cruel and miserable than anything else.

So I won’t accept the invitation.

‘Well, if Kruse shows her face instead, they won’t even notice me.’

However, of course, Kruse also has an unwilling face.

“If the spiritist says so, then I will also…”

You’re thinking of refusing.

It’s all over her face that she’s annoyed.

Unlike me, she really feels annoyed.

“Ms. Kruse, Ms. Kruse.”

“Yes?”

“I’m refusing because of my circumstances. If you go, the lord might give you some kind of reward? Nobles are unnecessarily generous, you know. They might give you a precious gift. …Like more gold.”

Gulp. I thought I heard someone swallowing. I won’t say who it was.

“…I don’t have anything to do anyway, so it wouldn’t be bad.”

Good, she easily fell for it.

Now that I’m out of the picture, no one will look for me!

My presence will continue to be non-existent!

Thinking about it, it’s a little sad.

“I understand. Hmm… then how about increasing your share a little instead?”

“My share?”

“It wouldn’t be fair otherwise.”

Mr. Soland suggested that he felt uncomfortable taking credit for someone else’s work, and no one seemed to object.

For a mercenary, reputation is worth more than money in some ways, so they’re trying to compensate me with goods instead of me not participating in that opportunity.

Good consideration.

I prefer money to fame anyway.

It’s not just that they’re generous, but they might have thought it’s better to keep me from feeling unnecessarily dissatisfied.

Maybe they’ll meet me again somewhere far away and get another new opportunity.

I know that much about their intentions, so I didn’t refuse.

‘If that happens, this alone will almost cover the funds I need?’

Just my share of the gold alone is about 2,500.

If I dispose of the jewels and other loot, the profit from this job is estimated to be close to 6,000 gold.

‘I thought it would be around 3,000 to 3,500 gold at most.’

The profit was large because the black magician’s workshop had quite a lot of funds.

It’s not strange.

If the mastermind is that crazy lich, it makes sense.

He seems to have more wealth than most black magicians.

…He’s like a tycoon in the black magician world.

He said I could take it, so let’s take it without any burden.

After discussing all the finishing details, I clapped my hands to signal the end.

“Then everyone, thank you for your hard work. I’m glad that we came back safely and made a fortune.”

“I agree with that!”

“There’s nothing happier than everyone coming back safely!”

I almost thought it was over a few times, but fortunately, we didn’t lose anyone.

That’s a great achievement.

I said that appropriately and plausibly, and we finished this exploration.

68. Let’s Go Make Money! (1)

The news that the black magician had been subjugated seems to have spread quickly.

The lord was very happy and called the contributors to praise them directly, so there’s no way the rumors wouldn’t spread.

The names of those who participated spread openly as rumors.

Except for me, who didn’t attend the invitation.

‘That’s right.’

Nobles are surprisingly light-mouthed.

If he had seen me, rumors would have spread that there was a useful spiritist mercenary, and it would have certainly reached the ears of the villains.

This is probably the right decision.

“…But is this really okay, Eilon?”

Mr. Soland came to me personally to tell me what happened afterwards and asked a little embarrassedly.

Do they think they took the credit?

Anyway, they paid enough when they raised the distribution rate.

“It doesn’t matter. Like I said, I’m not greedy for fame.”

“Hmm… is it because you’re a spiritist? You’re very humble.”

“Ahahaha. I wonder. What do you think?”

It has nothing to do with being a spiritist, and I’m not humble.

My motto here is just to live a thick and long life.

“Anyway. Nothing special happened after that.”

“That’s the best news.”

After visiting a place like the black magician’s workshop, some people get sick for unknown reasons or have bad luck.

Needless to say, it’s a curse.

I showed Kruse any suspicious items and was careful, but you never know.

“Well, the curse isn’t the only thing to be careful about.”

What’s scarier than a curse is luxury.

If you get a big profit, your sense of money will be shaken.

That’s why most mercenaries run out of money in less than half a year, even after getting a chance to make a big profit.

“Yeah, I’m being careful about that… for now.”

He doesn’t seem confident.

Actually, I’m not very confident about that either.

My wallet is quite full, so it opens easily.

Still, it’s okay to enjoy it for a while.

‘Even so, I don’t think I have any business here anymore.’

I think I can stay here for a few more days and then leave.

I don’t like going back and forth on a long journey, but I can’t help it.

I have to work hard now for the future.

“Eilon, you seem to be planning to leave this place?”

“I was a foreigner from the beginning. When the time comes, I have to go.”

“…That’s right. You’re not thinking of settling down?”

“No!”

This part is firm.

The place I’m staying is not here.

“That’s a shame. I felt like something good would keep happening if I knew you, but it’s a shame. Hahahahahaha.”

“Why don’t you catch Ms. Kruse instead of me?”

“That girl is out of the question!”

It seems like they’ve already talked about it.

“She refused outright.”

“You’ve already talked about it.”

Really, he’s a great guy in some ways.

More than that, Kruse hasn’t left this city yet?

I’m a little curious about what she’s doing, but I don’t need to get involved.

Let’s not worry about it.

More than that, I have one thing to worry about.

Where should I go with this money?

Let’s think about this carefully.

* * *

‘Should I just rest today without doing anything stupid…’

Honestly, I’m tired. I’m exhausted.

I also need to organize my thoughts for the future.

I decided to rest today, so I was spending time walking around the market.

There are no exceptions anywhere, but the market here was even more crowded than other places.

“Come on! Mercenaries! We have a lot of good stuff!”

In that crowded market, I caught a glimpse of merchants eagerly promoting their products to mercenaries.

Thanks to the last black magician request, outsiders, especially mercenaries, have come in quite a bit.

It’s a good opportunity for them to sell things.

The black magician has been subjugated, but the work is not over yet.

So the merchants are desperately trying to sell, with blood in their eyes.

“Come on! Look! I think this is definitely necessary for mercenaries!”

That merchant, who was particularly noisy, was holding up a leather cloth that he was selling.

“Look. This leather is very strong and sturdy, can you see? Even if you pour water on it, no water will get wet on the back of the leather.”

He poured water from a cup onto the spread leather and showed that water did not leak to the other side.

He’s probably trying to sell leather for tents or raincoats.

Since mercenaries often camp out, sturdy bedding and equipment are essential.

“This useful leather is only five silver coins! Five silver coins! I can give it to you!”

…And gouging is basic.