Timeline: A day since the last chapter.
Place: E-Rantel
Bareare Pharmacy.
Change of POV: Velzard.
"As per contract, here you can read it." Lizzie Bareare handed me one simple white scroll which I took, then placed it on desk before unfolding it.
But thankfully I brought a pair of glasses before unfolding them and placing them on sockets of my helmet.
These glasses are enchanted with temporary 1st Tier Magic: [Language] allowing user to read common language of the world, it costed me 2 Gold Coins, and these glasses spell will only last up to 1 week after being used for first time.
"Good, it's appropriate." I spoke as I continued reading the contract.
As per contract says, I will give 5 potions of 'true God's Blood' and will help them "Bareare Pharmacy" to collect Herbs while I guard them 6 times a year. And I will gain 10% of money gained from 'True God's Blood' after successful implementation of the said potion on the market.
And this 10% will not only go to me, but to my family 'My descendants' and so forth while said Bareare Pharmacy exist.
And thankfuly, I learned how to write [Capitano], I took the quil that Nfirea placed on the desk before putting it in ink bottle.
On straight line that requests my name to be written on. And below the straight line is another request, this time it requests me to drop my blood on it.
"Now for me." Said Lizzie before taking the contract for me along with quil before writing her own name on it, she also pulled out small needle soaked in alcohol from the desk before she pricked her finger and placed it on the contract, with that over she put the needle away before motioning me to do the same.
Seeing this, I took off the clawed gloves from my left hand, and beneath those gloves are gauntlets, I took them off to and beneath gauntlets is last layer of black gloves, upon taking them off, both Nfirea and Lizzie raised eyebrows in confusion.
Imagine taking off a piece of armor and instead of seeing a burly hand you see delicate and pale hand, which obviously belongs to a woman.
Then I unsheathed my [Ice-Sword] before using it to make a small cut on my finger. I hardly believe that normal needle would have been durable enough to pierce my Human skin.
But anyway, after small cut was made on my index finger, I placed it directly below my written name on the contract, leaving a finger print made from my blood.
Then I decided to experiment with my powers once again, I used Ice to cover the small cut on my finger to stop the blood which it did. And I don't feel any uncomfortable sensation from the cut, quite contrary, it feels pleasant and somewhat cool off.
I proceeded to equip gloves and gauntlet once again.
"Now potions." Lizzie outstretched her hand in awaiting manner, wanting me to give her all 5 bottles to her.
Oh well. Immediately faked putting my hands into pocket from behind my back before bringing out 5 Minor Healing Potions from my Inventory and proceeding to give them to her awaiting hand.
"Does Nfirea needs to go collect any Herbs soon and where?" I immediately shifted the subject, If he needs to be escorted then I shall do it soon, since I need to deal with that 'thing' in the forest.
That 'thing' in the forest will help me level up at least a dozen times if current speed of leveling up is any indication.
"Yes, Sir Capitano I was planning to go to Great Forest of Tob to collect herbs large amount of herbs to last for months this week, would it suffice for you to escort me tomorrow?" Nfirea politely asked as he spoke up for first time since I entered their pharmacy.
Lizzie nodded before taking our contract.
"I'll make one more copy of the contract later and give you the original while we'll keep the copy." Lizzie informed before turning on her heel and leaving me and Nfirea alone.
She appears to not have any question regarding my identity after my 'hand reveal'.
I chuckled.
Good, a straightforward granny who know business.
"Oh yes, It's fine. But when do you want us to exit E-Rantel?"
He pretended to though for a moment before speaking.
"Sir Capitano, would past morning around 3 PM be alright ?"
I nodded.
"I'm currently in Silver-Ranked Inn, you can find me there." I nodded at him before turning around, but not before waving at him once.
My goals for tomorrow are simple.
1, Eliminate Guu and take his Magic Greatsword, that Great-Sword would be good addition to my collection.
I couldn't help clapping my hands in glee. Rubbing them together too.
Yeah, it's confirmed. I have Dragon's greed, at least at treasures i'm certain I would be able to take or buy.
Guu's sword has poisonous effect and could change it's size by User's will and strength. Considering I'm much stronger than him, could that sword become even longer?
It would be fun jumping with sword 5 meters long to cleave huge beasts like Gigant Basilisk.
But nevermind, I must first persuade Brain to come with me.
I mean, I need someone to take care of Nfirea as I fight against that 'thing'.
Tomorrow!
4 PM.
It has been 1 hour since we left E-Rantel, and by we I meant me, Nfirea and Brain.
Thankfully, it was easy to persuade Brain to go with me to Great Forest of Tob.
Apparently, I understood his character very wrong, I though he would complain against the idea of doing something so trivial but apparently he has interest in plants and herbs since when he was young he helped his Apothecary mother to collect them.
And he though of visiting this forest once so he could check out animals within it, but he thought it wasn't worthy the effort.
But now since I'm going there to guard one kid it seemed like perfect chance for him to jump in on free and safe ride.
"We will ride for 5 hours more before we take a break near one river. It's usual spot where I and Adventurer's I request to escort me take. " He informed us as he ushered his horse to continue walking.
Nfirea is riding carriage with one horse, thankfully for poor horse this carriage is especially light when compared to those of nobleman use for riding.
Both me and Brain are walking beside his carriage, both of us on different sides for security reasons.
You never know if some dumb bandit or Goblins are gonna attempt something stupid.
'So, do you actually love your work, boy?" Asked Brain as he crossed his arms and continued walking.
"Eh, yes! I indeed love my job, Sir Brain!" Exclaimed Nfirea as he talked with Brain, apparently Nfirea is a big fan of Brain..
How many fans Brain and Gazef have doesn't surprise me anymore.
But it's annoying.
"Boy do you have someone you are interested in? Beside plants?" Grinned Brain, his remark caused Nfirea's face to get red as tomato. "Checkmate!"
"Oh you have someone?" Oh let's pass the time by teasing Nfirea, good communication jump!
"Ye-yes, she is from Carne village we are travelling to." He replied, albeit still timidly.
~Clack!
~Clack!
"No wonder you were so excited to travel." Muttered Brain to himself " But does yout grandmother know?"
"AHH! No she doesn't yet! " Embarrassed Nfirea fumbled with his arm a bit. " She doesn't know yet, but neither she does." He murmured the last part to himself, but due to my upgraded senses I heard it.
"How does she look like?" I inquired, I mean I already know how she looks like but still, I have to role-play this part.
"Beautiful!"
Was his description, just one word.
Ah, young love.
Both I and Brain glanced at each other, Brain not hiding his smirk at all.
But the joyous atmosphere was soon turned upside down from a roar.
Several roar's specifically.
All three of us turned our gazes at nearby hill from where the roars came from.
And as God's wills it, danger appears.
Ten Goblins and three Ogres came rushing from the other side of the hill, directly at us.
They are 30 meters away from us.
" I will take care of them." I stepped up from the road before slowly walking in the direction of approaching Monsters.
I manifested a sword of Ice in my right hand before leaping at them.
I immediately cut Ogres in half, they are the most dangerous of them after all.
Then I did roundhouse kick at nearby Goblin's head, exploding it cleanly off and all blood splattered at the other direction of my boots, thus not drenching them in disgusting blood.
Then I swung horizontally around them, thus cutting heads of three Goblins who have surrounded me by this time.
Six remaining Goblins stood still in shock at what happened to their comrades, though they didn't stay still for long since I cut them all horizontally with one clean cut , thus spilling their guts on the dirt.
My I threw my the sword from ice at dirt, no point in holding it anymore.
It will melt soon enough.
I though so before walking away from Goblins to join Nfirea and Brain.
"Show off." Was Brain's complimented, I scoffed at that, he was right.
Meanwhile Nfirea still gapes at me .
"Close that mouth or a fly might fly in." Pun Intended.
He closed his mouth before shaking his head for moments.
"Sir Capitano and Sir Brain, who is stronger between you two?" He asked politely with added 'Sir' honorific.
Brain groaned.
"Gah! It's Captain, If I fought him hundred times I wouldn't be able to win even once!"
Night Time! - HOURS LATER!
All three of us are surrounding a camp fire with cauldron carefully placed over it.
A simple soup with potatoes and pieces of chicken meat is on menu for tonight.
"Sir Capitano, this might sound disrespectful but.." Stuttered Nfirea before he resolved himself. "Why are you wearing your helmet this entire time?"
Brain glanced from cauldron to look at me.
Yes, I didn't show him my face yet, and we have been working together for some time already.
Maybe it's time.
"Well." I began. " Some appearances are very dangerous to look at, but if you are so curious.." I trailed off before glancing at Nfirea to see him rapidly nodding at me.
I slowly and carefully placed my clawed on my helmet.
Now this caught Brain's attention fully.
"Oi Oi! You didn't show me your face but you show it when this kid asks!" He complained " I thought you wanted too keep that edgy and mysterious look."
I looked at him before replying.
"Are you wanted somewhere since you didn't show me your face yet?" He asked once again, this time stopping with his antics and changing the subject.
I snorted. "You both need to promise me one thing, you will not reveal anyone my face. Understood?"
Nfirea replied with firm 'yes'.
While Brain simply nodded.
Oh, time for face reveal I suppose.
I took of my helmet rather fast so they can see my face completely on one go instead of imagining it.
~Gasp!
Both of them expected a burly but strong snow-white haired man to be behind the helmet with such voice, someone in his early twenties or late twenties for example.
But they sincerely did not hope for this!
They even expected Capitano to be ashamed of his face. Maybe he had ugly scar.
Or he was wanted somewhere
[Image!: AI generated!]
But they certainly did not expect to see a beauty beyond anything they have ever seen. If Golden Princess was a treasure of the Re-Estize Kingdom, then Capitano was treasure of the whole world.
"Do you see why i'n wearing my armor non-stop?" This time, due to me not wearing my helmet anymore, my voice was not modified with Magic Enchantments. And I heard once more unfamiliar voice coming from my lips.
In reality, I hardly said more than 20 sentences with this voice, so of course it would be unfamiliar to me.
Both of them still stared at me,I placed my helmet on ground as I sat on the log.
"I'm sorry!" Nfirea turned around to divert his head from my vision and thus block his vision, his entire face is flushed with redness as tomato.
I laughed.
"Hahahahahaha! "
Chapter Word Count: 2225
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