Under the view of the general public, I have paid their penalty and free 10 people .
Just for 10 strangers who are like pawns to the leader, I have used up 100 Million Piros .
I did something I normally wouldn’t do .
Everyone in the shop was taken aback .
Even the adventurers who thanked me were acting the same .
“With that, you have gained freedom . ” (Ryouta)
Trying to reiterate it, they had this awkward feeling when I said “Freedom…”
It wasn’t just them .
The leader of the pack and the other adventurers who have nothing to do with this were confused too .
Everyone was taken aback .
Or not .
“Then please sign here . This is the proof of transaction . ” (Elza)
“I have applied for your tax exemption . ” (Ena)
Ena and Elza continued to work without a care .
Maybe because they were accustomed to it, they weren’t surprised to say the least and continued with their jobs .
One of the 10, the youngest of them all——-The one who could only say trash over and over again approached me .
“U-uhm . I’m really grateful that you’ve done that for us!”
“Don’t mind it . ” (Ryouta)
“We will definitely return the money!”
“Take your time . Just promise me this one thing . ” (Ryouta)
“What is it?”
The guy raised his head .
I looked around the other nine of them .
This is directed to all of them, not just him .
“Don’t push yourself . Let’s see, you can just work from 9 to 5 . ” (Ryouta)
“But we won’t be able to earn enough to pay you back . ”
“Elza . ” (Ryouta)
“Yes . ” (Elza)
Elza, who finished her remaining work, answered .
Her expression was already [I understand] and wanted to move, but she purposely waited for my words as though she didn’t understand .
“Remember these guys . If they push themselves, don’t buy from them . ” (Ryouta)
“I understand . ” (Elza)
“So Ryoutsan wants to change Calcium like how you did for Aurum . ” (Ena)
Ena pointed her thumb at the golden statue of Aurum in the shop and said with a mischievous smile .
“Same as Aurum… . Aah, not having any monsters at night right . ” (Ryouta)
As I nodded, the adventurers were noisy .
“There’s no monster at night in Aurum Dungeon?”
“I’ve only heard of rumours . But I didn’t know what to believe . ”
“But this… . . This statue must be true then?”
“Is it possible for spirits to have that much influence?”
They were honestly surprised as they talked amongst themselves .
“It depends on future developments . It’s good for adventurers to work in Hasemi right now . ”
“Hmm, that’s true . ”
They’re getting louder .
Through it, I turned to the ten men .
“That’s why, they will not accept the money you’ve earned if you push yourself . So take your time to return . ” (Ryouta)
They all looked at each other and made a troubled face .
Well, I understand their behaviour .
I might be too soft with them .
However, when I see a black company like this, I feel that my emotions took the best of me .
“… . Thank you very much . ”
“ “ “ “ Thank you very much! “ “ “ “
All 10 were convinced and thanked me .
The matter is solved for the time being—
“Fu- Fufufufu!”
“Hm?” (Ryouta)
I suddenly heard a chuckle .
Turning around, I saw the leader shaking his shoulders and laughing strangely .
“I’m in a pickle . ”
“Oi, don’t be stupid . ”
Someone close to the leader tried to stop the eader, but he just snorted a laughter .
“I must not do unreasonable things in front of Ryouta Satou, right? Hahaha! Such is just a rumour, but I have not heard of it actually happening . ”
……
“What do you want to do then?” (Ryouta)
“If you pull back like this, I might just leave you with your whole face crushed!”
He jumped at me .
And tried to punch me .
He’s quite skillful—–But it wasn’t only that .
His fist has a subtle sparkle .
Looking closely, there’s something around the back of his hand .
Metal——-No, diamond?
So he has equipment .
He punched me with hostility .
Not panicking, I pulled out my revolver and fired .
The Iron Wall Bullet .
Every single punch from the leader was blocked .
“You can’t stop me!”
“It’s better not to go any further . ” (Ryouta)
“Eh?”
Astonished, he stopped .
The Iron Wall moved forward a little, which would even overwhelm a Dungeon Master .
He understood that, as he could not even move one step .
“ “ “Ooooooh!!” “ “
All the adventurers understood the situation .
“Let’s stop this . ” (Ryouta)
“I don’t know why you’re going easy on me . ”
“Just think of it as a bonus, so let’s stop this . ” (Ryouta)
The leader shook his shoulders, with his face bright red .
“Damnit!”
He cursed and stormed out of the store .