《24 Duke Campbell》
When I reached the carriage, an old man with blond hair and a balding crown got out of the carriage.
The man seemed to have a certain dignity about him. Maybe it was the clean-cut blonde hair and goatee.
Meyer opened his mouth, kneeling down to the old man as he got out of the carriage.
「Your Excellency, we have been assisted by someone here. Although there was some damage, it was not catastrophic and we were able to destroy all the monsters.」
「Well, I’m saved. Let me say my gratitudes. But first, Meyer, let’s hurry up and treat the wounded. Unfortunately, we must bring back the bodies of those who have been killed by monsters. Instruct them to stow the bodies in their magic bags.」
「Ha, I respectfully obey. Your Excellency, I know I am being unreasonable, but I promised him a reward for his help to our side, and I ask for your kind consideration. Then, I will go instruct my subordinates.」
The old man whom he called ” Your Excellency ” nodded like a hawk at Meyer’s reply. Seeing this, Meyer also ran toward the knights under his command.
「Well, my name is Harvey von Campbell. I’m a duke in the kingdom of Midogal.」
So this old man is the Duke. I’ll say my name too.
「I’m Louis, and the girl behind me is Eleanor. I’m sorry, but I have to say this first. I’m not rooted in any country, much less a citizen of the Kingdom of Midogal. Also, since I’m an adventurer, I don’t have any reason to be humble to the nobility, so I’ll just talk to you normally. If you don’t like it, tell me right away, and I’ll just take my reward and walk away.」
「That’s no problem, because I’m not going to be arrogant to the people who helped me. I am not such a small man. Ohohohoho」
Hmm. The current exchange has raised the stock of Harvey von Campbell in my mind.
Well, it’s not like I’m going to do anything just because it went up. I don’t want to be used by the nobility.
However, some of the knights are staring at me. I don’t care, though.
「What would you like in terms of rewards, …… money, armour, or magical items?」
We don’t need weapons, etc., because we will eventually make our own good ones.
「I think I’ll settle for money.」
Hearing my words, old man Harvey took out a small bag from the magic bag at hand. There seemed to be some money in it, and he handed it to me.
「Here’s your reward. There are five platinum coins inside. Can you confirm that for me?」
I took a peek inside the sachet I received from Harvey, and then stored it in the【Item Box】.
I’m not sure what the market rate is for a reward, but I could probably stay at a high-class inn for eighty days with just this.
In addition, I thought for a moment that I could treat the injured knights and get a reward for it, but it seems that the Duke household had recovery personnel. They’re not fully recovered, but they seem to be recovering from their injuries without any problems.
I was a little disappointed, but I took what I could get, just as I was about to leave, Harvey called out to me.
「Where are you guys headed?」
He suddenly asks me where I’m going, and I give him a suspicious look.
He had been doing so for a while, but he didn’t seem to be doing anything particularly devious.
Well, I can at least tell him where I’m going.
「We’re on our way to Midoria to visit acquaintances. I haven’t decided how long I’m going to stay there, but I’m sure I’ll be back on the road at some point.」
Hearing those words, Harvey seemed to be thinking about something as he played with his beard with his fingertips.
After a few moments of waiting, the old man in front of me opened his mouth with a look of inspiration on his face.
「Hmm, I see. I’m on my way back to Midoria, coming back from my official duties. There have been some casualties in my Order, and my guards have been reduced. So, why don’t we ask you two to escort us? How about three platinum coins for the escort? You can make yourselves at home in the carriage, except in case of emergency. We’ll be arriving in Midoria in roughly six days.」
I thought about it for a while and thought, “Isn’t this a pretty lucrative request?” So I decided to take it.