CHAPTER 25 MISSION REPORT

Personnel was dispatched for confirmation as soon as Merc and the adventurers went down to the village and reported the subjugation, and the subjugation was successfully verified.

Even though it was already dark when the subjugation was verified, the elves were able to dispose of the Magic Beast corpses due to their good night vision.

The adventurers ended up selling the Magic Beasts corpses to the elf village, and the villagers ended up with the Velches fur, fangs, and claws. Due to the rarity of such Magic Beasts in this location, these materials would have a wide range of applications so the villagers were overjoyed.

You really helped us this time. Thank you. The Chief expressed his thanks to the adventurers and Merc who were currently seated in front of him and the counselor at the Chiefs residence. They were planning a simple feast later that evening, and the Chief wanted to demonstrate his gratitude before then.

Merc, thank you for guiding them as well. To think there would be a pair of Ghezo Velche. Im sorry you had to go through this. The Chief said, bowing his head.

Please raise your head, you dont need to apologize.

With a puzzled expression on his face, Jonahim stated. The counselor also made a hasty attempt to get the Chief to raise his head.

Chief! Outsiders will look down on you if you bow your head so easily. As the head of the elf village, you ought to be firm.

However, it is true that we provided them with incorrect information. The adventurers were able to return unharmed due to their power; nevertheless, if they had made a mistake, things may have turned out far worse.

That is true However, we just stated that a Ghezo Velche had appeared on the mountain. Never did we make a claim that it was the only one. We never gave incorrect information or made a false request. Even the Guild will not object.

Hearing the counselors ridiculous comments, Jonahim appeared to be about to say something. Elea was furrowing her brow as well, and if she was agitated any further, she would most certainly reach for her spear.

This is bad. If things continue to escalate, being accepted by the Chief will be the least of my concerns!

Merc spoke out, providing her opinion in order to protect both her and the villages future.

Counselor, am I right in assuming you believe your business with the adventurers is over now that the request has been fulfilled?

What?

If not, I would advise you to refrain from saying anything else. If you do, you will almost certainly anger them.

Q-Quiet!

While standing up, the counselor yelled out. Merc, on the other hand, sat quietly.

If you truly assume that your business with the adventurers is complete just because the request has been met, you are completely deluded. At this rate, your current attitude will be interpreted as the collective view of the elf village, and these adventurers will relay the information to the Adventurers Guild. Do you firmly believe if that happens, someone else will show up to aid us if we ever face another crisis?

T-Thats

The counselor tried to refute it right away, but he quickly realized Mercs remarks made sense, so he quietly sat back down.

That is, without a doubt, a plausible scenario. The Adventurers Guilds feedback determines whether or not the adventurers accept a request. No one will come if the Guild informs those prepared to accept it about the elf villages poor reputation. To begin with, we already have a small number of visitors.

The Chief said. He then bowed to the adventurers once more.

I hope you will forgive us. The reward will, of course, be increased Rather, well double it! What do you say we also add something extra for all of the supplies we purchased?

That would be great, but before we talk about the award, Chief, Id like you to hear me out on another matter. Its about the second Ghezo Velche.

Hm? What about it?

The Chief inquired, his face skeptical due to Jonahims refusal to accept and instead altering the subject.

Ordinarily, there would be no reason for adventurers to refuse such a fantastic offer.

Actually, it was our guide, Merc, who single-handedly defeated the second Ghezo Velche.

Huh?

What?!

Our party would have most likely been wiped out if Merc hadnt intervened As a result, theres no reason for you to double our reward. Instead, we would like you to give it to Merc.

Both the counselor and the Chief shifted their shocked gazes to Merc as soon as Jonahim finished his speech.

Merc had anticipated this turn of events, but she hadnt expected them to be as surprised as they were.

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It wasnt surprising that both of them had trouble believing it, given that Merc was still only fourteen years old. Because she understood that, Merc was somehow able to hold back her wry smile from showing.

Merc Is that true? Did you really take down a Ghezo Velche by yourself?

I did.

Hmph Even if you are Rosemarys disciple, I find it difficult to believe.

Chief, there must be some kind of mistake!

The Chief stroked his chin, bewildered, as Merc confirmed it, while the counselor simply gave Merc a sidelong glance. He didnt seem to have learned his lesson from earlier.

What an annoying elf

Someone spoke out just as Merc was going to oppose the counselor.

Are you implying that we lied?

It was Elea.

Frankly, I dont care if you think Merc is a liar or not; However, I wont forgive you for treating Jona our leader as a liar!

Hey! That means youre fine with them calling me a liar, isnt it?!

Merc wasnt sure what Elea was covering for, but whatever it was, it had proven to be beneficial to Merc.

The Chief sighed and looked to Merc with gentle eyes after hearing what Elea had to say.

She is right Whatever the truth is, we cant dismiss it if the adventurers say so. Merc, thank you for saving the village.

I only did what was right.

Because everyone is already assembled at the assembly hall, well proclaim your accomplishment before the feast. Well hold the Accolade.

! Thank you.

YES! Ill finally be an adult!

The so-called Accolade was a ceremony in the elf village required for one to become an adult, and it was what Merc had been aiming for.