Chapter 0008: A Little Magic

After a brief introduction, Airo directly pushed Napa towards Blade and Coco, while he himself walked over to the frowning Mayor of Round Cheese Town.

As his reputation continued to rise, Airo continued to make contributions

But Airo did not let his guard down; he immediately called out to Blade: "Don't let your guard down! The death soldiers are not so easily killed! Come back first!"

Under the command of Airo, the parfait in Blade's pocket quickly released a rich fruity aroma, causing the movements of the death soldier to momentarily pause at the scent. Without hesitation, Blade raised the wooden stick in his hand and struck heavily at its chest.

Aero was also unreserved, greeting with a broad smile. This smile made Napa feel a chill run down his spine, and an ominous premonition immediately arose from this furry creature

Therefore, for this commission, I do not want a single iron coin. Protecting Pelican Town is my duty as a resident of this town. I only hope that everyone can work together with a united heart to resolve this trouble

Someone spoke, and these big men turned around to look at the seemingly petite boy in front of them

The long staff appears somewhat short in stature, yet its arms are quite robust, and its smooth head resembles a braised egg.

The long stick nudged the tailor shop owner slightly: "Can you handle it? Budin, can your clothes withstand the attacks of that monster?"

The warriors of my guild are currently lacking armor. If we could obtain a suitable set of armor and appropriate weapons, our combat effectiveness would certainly improve. However, the problem is that it seems there are no shops in Pelican Town that can forge weapons and equipment

If there is a necromancer in the town, my future work will not go smoothly. Therefore, finding a way to eliminate this necromancer is my duty as a member of Pelican Town. To this end ...

Aero held the little girl in his arms, tilting his head as he pondered the implications of the words spoken by the little fiery drink earlier. At that moment, however, the little girl in his arms slightly struggled, silently breaking free from Aero's embrace. She stood timidly beside him, the tear stains on her face still fresh, as she reached into her robe and tremblingly pulled out a withered twig, as if clutching a lifeline.

With the equipment and weapons in hand, Airo naturally wore a smile on his face. He turned his head to look at the round cheese again, and politely said, "Boss, given the current situation, I suggest we each return to rest for now. I estimate that this undead soldier has not harmed anyone before, so if everyone keeps their doors and windows tightly shut tonight and remains vigilant, we should be fine until dawn. Once the equipment is ready, I will immediately eliminate this menace"

The little liquor pulled the little girl over and tossed her into Airo's arms. Airo reached out to embrace her while continuing to look at the little liquor

So

Holding Napa in his arms, Airo slowly walked up to the little girl and said with a smile, "Hello, my name is Airo Garcia. I run an adventurer's guild called 'The Song of the Mermaid' in Pelican Town. What is your name?"

Perhaps it was due to the charm of Airo's smile, or perhaps it was a natural fondness for the fluffy cat Napa, but the little girl finally set down the withered branch in her hand after trembling a few times. She lowered her head and spoke in a voice so soft that Airo could barely hear her.

Aero thought for a moment, then turned his head: "Napa."

Seeing that Blade had finally defeated the skeleton, the townspeople could finally breathe a sigh of relief

On August 6, 1301, publicity: -4 copper. Meal expenses: -1 copper 5 iron. Balance: 84 gold 2 silver 4 copper 5 iron

The mayor's face revealed a smile as if he had found money, accompanied by the hope on his face, while others also looked at Airo with expressions of anticipation.

The round cheese nodded in agreement, after all, everyone had witnessed Brad's valiant stance in battle just moments ago, and the wounds on his body could not lie. The mayor immediately turned his head and called over a middle-aged man who appeared to be somewhat balding.

Their faces were pale, each one looking as if they had consumed putrid flesh infested with maggots, feeling utterly unwell

Budian thought for a moment and said, "The clothes you usually wear for farming, which are resistant to wear and tear, aren't they all made by my family? The quality is quite good, isn't it? Although I don't know how they perform against magical creatures... but I can add a couple more layers of cowhide. It might be a bit heavy, but it should work quite well."

Cocoa

In the center of the square, the mayor, who was already panting in fear, gathered with some of the burliest men who had been shouting the loudest just moments ago, yet they had long since lost their earlier vigor.

The joke is that the slime skin is a type of monster hide that can survive after being burned. Previously, Airo was thinking of some excuse to ask the owner of the tailor shop for help in sewing a piece, but could not figure out how to negotiate a lower price.

Free

The round cheese wore a look of complete reassurance, its plump face adorned with a satisfied smile. Since the mayor appeared so happy, exuding a sense of relief as if she had found someone to take over, Airo was also pleased that she felt this way

This method of shifting attention may be of little use in large cities, but it works quite well in small towns and rural areas

They do not know, but Airo is very clear.

He raised his still slightly trembling hand and patted his chest: "I don't know, I run a tool shop, not a weapon shop. If you want to make a pitchfork or a hoe, that's completely fine, but weapons... I can give it a try"

Aero shook his hand and said, "To be honest, the initial one gold coin was merely an attempt to raise my own value; a thief is truly not worth that much money"

The mayor of Round Cheese Town, tempted by the offer of free goods, immediately recovered from his limp state and hurriedly approached Airo, appearing excited as he pointed to the sky and vowed: "As long as! As long as you have any needs! Any area where you need our assistance, we, Pelican Town, will definitely stand together to overcome difficulties!"

Aero knew that from this moment on, he and his guild had truly integrated into Pelican Town, being regarded as one of their own by everyone here

With the endorsement of the mayor, Airo proposed to disband, and naturally, the frightened townsfolk gradually dispersed. Airo and Blade discussed briefly, deciding that he would take two relatively brave strong men to retrieve the abandoned townspeople. At the same time, they confirmed that the undead soldier had indeed vanished, which provided them with a bit of reassurance

With just a single strike, the skeleton was completely shattered, and the skull rolled away a considerable distance.

He nodded slightly, a smile returning to his face: "With the death soldiers, there must be some necromancer secretly controlling them. Although we still do not know what this necromancer intends to do in our town, the best course of action for now is to expel him first."

Previously, I mentioned that there are no tasks available here, so I advised you to leave as soon as possible

Then, I will go back now to get the materials for the pudding boss. As for the long stick boss, I hope you can forge a suitable hammer, one that can swing with great force.

However, the situation has changed; the necromancer is simply not something that a guild of your level can handle. If you still have any sense, it would be best to find a guild that has the strength to deal with tasks of this level to assist you, or to leave as soon as possible

Can you solve issues related to long sticks in terms of weaponry

But ... ... free

Pudding hesitated for a moment: "Are you sure you can do it? Slime skin is better than cowhide?"

Blade approached, the wounds left from the fierce battle were particularly conspicuous

The mayor, after letting out a long sigh, spoke with a trembling voice: "One... one gold coin...? Is it really... one gold coin?"

Aero remains silent, waiting for others to help him ask all the questions

Now that someone is willing to provide it for free, why not take it out quickly

The owner of the tool shop had just finished speaking when another person, who appeared somewhat frail, raised his hand and said, "As for the equipment, our tailor shop can handle that."

After all, in a big city, the custom price for an outfit made with monster skin is not cheap

Napa: "What are you doing?"

Aero deliberately emphasized "our town" to show that he stands on the same side as the townspeople

Bafi flew out, looking at the wounds on Brad's body with a pained expression, gently reaching out to touch the wounds. Brad, on the other hand, chuckled foolishly, extending his large hand to shield Bafi's figure, preventing her from being seen by the townsfolk

Fairy language! Fragrance!

What is the most expensive thing in the world

Alright, Cocoa, we are now acquainted. This is my guild member, Blade, and our vice president, Napa. Please take a moment to get to know them.

Afterward, Airo returned to the guild and delivered all twenty pieces of slime skin he had stored to the tailor shop, handing them over to the owner, Pudding, while explaining the durability of the slime skin. He then went to the tool shop to discuss the length of the hammer with the owner of the long staff, and only then did he consider his arrangements complete before returning to the guild

While speaking, Airo pushed Napa into the little girl's arms

At this moment, Airo spoke up: "Pudding Boss, rather than adding leather, I have some slime skin here. Could you help me add it?"

Aero smiled and patted her head, continuing, "Professional matters should be handled by professionals. Since this is a battle, it should be left to our guild to manage. However, as you can see, the wounds on our guild members are evident."

Free things are always the most expensive

Go

Aero let out a deep breath, while his mind was racing at high speed

The soldier's weapon was indeed too dull, but his agile skills were far beyond what Blade, a semi-professional warrior who had only received two days of combat training, could compare to. However, Blade was tough and resilient; the dull sword only left two cuts on his body without causing any serious injuries

At the mayor's loud call, the townspeople immediately fled in the direction from which they came. No one dared to look back, and they did not know how long they had been running until they finally returned to the town square. It was only at this moment that someone remembered there were still two injured individuals lying there, their faces all pale, and no one dared to suggest going back to rescue them

At this point, Ailuo deliberately paused. The townsfolk immediately looked at him obediently, and no one interrupted.

Upon hearing the word "free," the town mayor immediately jumped up as if he had taken a stimulant, his face beaming with joy like that of a child. The other strong men were also filled with enthusiasm, their faces adorned with smiles.

Aero stepped forward, reining in his habitual smile, and slowly said: "It seems that this time we have encountered a tough opponent"

After speaking, Xiao Lie Jiu turned around with an indifferent expression, seemingly unwilling to get involved in this murky situation

I never imagined that a necromancer would appear in such a remote small town. This has gone beyond the scope of 'work' and falls into the category of a threat to our town

Everyone nodded, and Airo immediately waved to the members of the Mermaid Song behind him. Blade and Napa slowly approached, while a little girl named Coco moved behind Blade. As soon as she got close to Airo, she immediately shrank behind him.

Blaid was taken aback, quickly gripping the wooden stick in his hand, remaining vigilant as he moved towards Airo. Sure enough, the scattered bones began to stir again just a few seconds later, reassembling into a skeletal body, which slowly approached the crowd while raising the sword it held in its hand.