Chapter 153 – 34. Underground of the Holy Kingdom. (4)
This incident, which resulted in nine injuries and two deaths, was only communicated to high-ranking officials within the Holy State and quietly subsided. … Seongguk was quiet, as if it hadn’t happened in the first place. Even if this story leaks out, it will only go round and round inside the cathedral.
In the first place, the city of Seongguk was such a place. That’s why they live peacefully even after sealing such a terrible thing underground.
Fortunately, Viktor, a trainee whose jawline was blown off, and Corey, a newbie whose arms and legs were cut off, were fortunate enough to find and attach their own. Corey doesn’t seem to be in shock at that time… , This kind of thing is like a rite of passage that you have to go through in order to live as a mercenary. On this floor, where lives can be taken away in the blink of an eye, the fact that you are still alive and well is a medal in itself. No matter what you do, in the end, surviving is the most important thing.
The old dog Kalisman also filled the hole in his stomach well, but he definitely felt the savagery of the years. As time went on, his body, which became increasingly dull, was slowly moving away from mercenary work. Now, at the longest, 1 or 2 years should be the limit. … What can I do though? Is that really how he gets old….
Although there were deaths, the Holy Knights quickly recovered as befits the knights of the Holy Kingdom. According to rumors, Allen hopes for the retirement of the man who last brought the monster’s offspring out of the ship. Apparently, after going through that terrible thing, he decided that he would no longer be able to work as a knight.
Her olfactory daughter, Monua, who occasionally runs into Allen, also seemed to be in deep trouble. Checking her inner thoughts on her status window, her thoughts were jumbled and complicated.
Of course, whatever the Seongguk was doing or what the Holy Knights were thinking, it was none of Allen’s business. The most important thing to him, she said, was to receive the promised price from the Holy Land.
Three days after successfully completing her mission, Allen sat down with Quintus, her vice-captain, at the negotiating table. …… In fact, even calling it a negotiation table was a bit ambiguous. Danju only needs to receive what was promised.
The amount the Holy Kingdom had to pay them was three thousand two hundred gold coins. To be honest, it wasn’t that much for the amount Allen-mercenary corps earned after working for four months. In the first place, Allen thought the minimum monthly ransom for them was around 800 gold coins. In short, I worked for four months for only the lowest price.
Still, that wasn’t a bad result. The level of the suckers has risen by almost two steps, and the experience of some members has also increased considerably. However, it is not that the amount is very less than expected.
…… However, as expected, after completing the mission in the third kingdom, he began to play tricks.
“First of all, it is a message that half of the amount is paid in a lump sum, and the other half is paid differentially.”
Allen, of course, laughed while doing it.
There’s no way these fucking bastards of the Holy Land would spit out money lightly—.
It’s called differential payment, but it was obvious that I would wipe my mouth from the middle and say I didn’t know. If you come directly to the Holy Land and complain about why you don’t pay, you’ll only get it. … Danju didn’t want to do something like that every month.
“No. I will take everything. Didn’t the vice-captain directly observe how much we struggled? Rather, I think the price is cheap.”
“…… I’m sorry. It’s not something I can decide on my own…….”
The vice-captain also let out an awkward laugh as if he was embarrassed when he suddenly changed his words from above.
However, Allen never accepted the offer. Especially if it’s a holy country.
“We have no other options. You will receive the full amount as a lump sum. Please tell me that.”
The first negotiating table ended without any income.
And the two of them sat down at the table again the next day. The vice-captain looked at Danju and spoke embarrassingly. Allen was instantly sure of what his opponent would bring up. … Clearly, he’s not good at negotiating at all.
“You said that the conveniences provided by this side were not insignificant. And also offered holy water…. Considering that, you said that 3,200 gold coins is a bit excessive.”
He said that, but it was a threatening remark that he would cut the amount altogether if he continued to stretch out like that.
Of course, Allen, the money demon, is not a great person to easily fall for such tricks.
He rested his clasped arms on the table and rested his chin on his chin, laughing leisurely. As if he is himself and not you. It actually did.
“Does Vice-captain really think this will end here?”
To that question, the vice-captain swallowed a sigh and lowered his eyes to the table without answering.
“The seal is incomplete. Isn’t that a fact that the wizards of the holy kingdom have already confirmed? I’m looking at ten years at the longest. Which means no matter what you do inside it, the seal will eventually break. … If we don’t fight properly, the Holy Kingdom will suffer great damage.”
The vice-captain who had spent a long time with Allen Danju already had great trust in him. Therefore, this remark was also not dismissed as simply for negotiation.
“But Seongguk treats me like this, after a hard time? Vice-captain, do you really think that is for the sake of the Holy Kingdom? …… It’s a bit embarrassing to say this myself, but my status on this mercenary floor isn’t that low. The 10th viola soloist is right next to me. If I was treated like that by Seongguk, what would the mercenary owners believe in working with Seongguk!”
He tapped the table lightly and raised his voice.
“I agree a hundred times with what you said, but it’s just frustrating that I don’t think so from above. …… For now, let me say it again.”
Of course, Allen didn’t think that the vice-captain would make such a choice. After all, he was just a messenger. He wasn’t even the knight leader, so what could the vice-captain, a slob, decide what to do? It’s because the top heads are greedy.
“I am not unaware of the hardships of the vice-captain. But there are nine mouths I have to feed, nine! …… Honestly, if possible, I’d prefer to have a direct conversation with the person in charge. I feel like I’m just repeating the same thing over and over again….”
“Okay. I will deliver it for now.”
“… Good answer, I look forward to it.”
Thus, the second negotiating table also ends without an income.
And again the next day, Arlen Danju faced vice-captain Quintus again. Judging by the bright look on his face, fortunately the conversation seemed to go well.
“Permission has been given to pay in a lump sum.”
“I’m glad.”
“When you brought up the subject of trust, the superiors were also concerned about it.”
“Indeed, a wise choice.”
Thus, Allen received all 3,200 gold coins from the Holy Kingdom.
However, Seongguk also had a hard time. As soon as the money was paid, a unilateral notice to leave the accommodation came down. The reason is to maintain order inside the cathedral. … In short, I don’t want to keep a bunch of disobedient fucking mercenaries in the cathedral.
“What a fucking place! Even if you ask me to live here for money, I won’t buy it, Seapearl.”
Upon learning the circumstances, the furry Geese spat thick phlegm and cursed at the cathedral of the filthy and despicable Saints. The other members of the crew also didn’t seem to like it very much. … This was the first time they’d been in a bad mood after completing their mission neatly.
In this way, Allen-Mercenary Corps hastily left the cathedral without even saying goodbye to the Holy Knights, who had been together for a long time. … No, kicked out would be a better word.
The horse’s head of the carriage that had left the Holy Land did not head towards Vermandois. They headed for the capital, which is about a fortnight away from the holy kingdom.
There was a meeting of people who opened the door, and the parrot monk asked if he could go to the capital for a while after this mission was over. Of course, she never intended to take her entire mercenary company with her, but as her sobriety, Allen couldn’t send her important talent to her capital alone. … On top of that, isn’t it a good opportunity to build a kite with Danju, the fire ghost and Grenzo!
Corey, whose limbs had been cut off in this mission, looked at the distant kingdom of heaven and then turned his gaze to Danju, who was sitting across from him.
“Danju-nim, aren’t you angry?”
At that, Allen laughed.
“What is there to be angry about? That’s what you mean. … I’m just glad I didn’t get eaten. To be honest, if the mercenaries were inferior to us, we wouldn’t have received all of them.”
Still, she got paid right, so Allen wasn’t particularly offended or anything like that. In the first place, it was a well-known fact that Seongguk was a group of people who lived on their own taste.
After all, mercenaries were good enough for money. The only way to survive on this floor for a long time is to laugh at the level of complaints of the water owner. … Contractual relationships are not always good.
It’s true that Seongguk is a bitch, but if he pays well, Allen has enough heart to work for Seongguk again next time.
That’s because he’s a mercenary.
