17. The value of 'security'

Before Rann had yet to settle his mentor, Mentos' main task was to assist in the growth of his master, and to provide simulation support for the rebellion project.

And after Bolton died at Lanne's hands, it did not relax, but immediately switched to a new operating logic.

Planning for Lanen's future.

That's why it urged its master, and the top priority was to immediately devote itself to training to make up for its own shortcomings.

But what it didn't expect was that Rann did it better than it had planned.

"The Lake District, where Oridon is located, is mainly inhabited by monsters such as water ghosts and swamp witches. The danger is completely acceptable, and it is perfect as a teaching material for exercise techniques. ”

"And you don't have to pay for it, but the village will pay you for it...... Let a village that was not originally commissioned embark on a large-scale demon hunt, sir. Your business mindset is undoubtedly an industry pioneer in the field of witchers. ”

Mentos' heartfelt admiration.

What does it mean to be a first-class businessman to create demand? (Lean.)

According to Porton, and the rush situation in the past month. The daily life of a witcher is really a chance to watch the sky and eat.

Running all day on the road from one village to the next, hoping to meet a commission.

But it had only been an hour since Rann arrived in Oriden, and the village was already tossing around, trying to turn over all the money to supply the demon hunting commission.

It's hard to imagine that the last time Auriden asked a witcher to deal with monsters before the arrival of the young man was two generations ago.

"And, most importantly...... We have been provided with safe and stable housing, food! ”

Mentos' voice was happier than ever.

Lan En also nodded with emotion.

In the eyes of both Mentos and Lanne, a large part of the current predicament comes from the prevailing social climate of racial hatred.

Even if the demon hunter stays in a tavern for a day or two, it can be said that it is for the mission.

After a long time, the tavernkeeper would not hesitate to call the sheriff, saying that he had mutants with evil intentions here.

Can mutants' money be earned in a serious way?

Drive the mutants away, or simply slaughter them, leaving the money behind. You still have to give a thumbs up and say "well done"!

The money in hand is not clean, it is directly related to race.

It doesn't make sense, but it happens so often that it's commonplace.

So even if he is willing to pay for it, whether he can find a safe place so that Lan En can complete his own completion and enhancement with peace of mind is still two words.

And in today's Oriden?

What the village elders eat, give the demon hunters what to eat today!

Do you want to be a witcher? I think you're trying to make it difficult for us to Ouriden!

Once Len followed Bolton to clear a ghoul lair in a farmland.

The employers in the village didn't want to pay the final payment after they finished their work, so they simply recruited a group of fanatics of the Eternal Flame. The men were armed with swords and hammers and axes, shouting for the purification of mutants.

Bolton and Lann could only turn around and run.

During those days, Boldon's standard of food was even lowered to the same level as his apprentices.

And now, Rann has created a need for the village to hunt monsters, and has tied that need to himself.

- Safety!

It's so safe!

Lan En walked out of the elder's house and led his two horses, which had been placed outside the village, to an abandoned wooden shed in the village.

On the way, the villagers did not look at him with the same dislike as if they were looking at the plague, but were warm and friendly.

He also helped him remove the bag of bear school armor that he couldn't wear for the time being, and moved it into the house.

Well, Lan En felt that he couldn't do physical work during this time, except for the work of drawing his sword.

His education and life in the first ten years made him habitually want to thank the people who helped him, or even simply smile and nod.

But before he could make a move, his sanity stopped him.

Expressionless, Lan En turned to leave.

"Everybody loves money, Mentos." Again, the young man emphasized.

"They don't like me because I'm tied to their future income that they have to like me. So I also have to be impatient, so that they will be more confident that their income will skyrocket in the future. Because that's in line with their worldview. ”

"It's called 'you can't talk to the poor if you want to do him a favor'?" Mentos flipped out the corner of Len's memory.

Lan En was noncommittal.

I used to think that this sentence was pure fart, a prevarication by a rough manager. But now, in order to ensure that neither I nor the villagers have a chance to harm each other, I have to practice this sentence. Is...... Shit! ”

Rann asks the villagers where Old Allen is, then turns to leave.

The village is made of high and low planks, and it is a mess. But after all, it wasn't big, and it didn't take long for Lan En to find the village elder who was picking hay.

"You're looking for a blacksmith?"

The village elder scratched his neck, and there was obviously a lot more black between his fingernails.

"The blade of the sword wears out, and the armor needs to be repaired. I don't even know how many monsters I'm going to kill here, so you're going to have to give me a place where I can repair my equipment. ”

Lan En frowned, his tone cold and impatient.

As he expected, this made old Allen pay attention.

"Yes! There are blacksmiths! Right on the edge of the village, the dry ground was reserved for the blacksmith, and I don't know if you can accept his craft. ”

As he spoke, Old Allen led Lan En away.

Then, in the midst of a clanging bell, they came to a stove and a strong man.

"You're the demon hunter who hunted demons at a discount? It spread throughout the village. ”

The sweat on the strong man's body was mixed with oil, and even turned into a reflective oil film on his body.

He laughed heartily and extended his hand to invite.

"Come on, you're welcome. See what I have here. ”

Seeing that he was so confident, Lan En was also a little curious. So in this simple blacksmith's workshop, I picked up some of his works at random and looked at them.

Mostly farm implements, scythes, harpoons, and occasionally a few blanks from the Willen longsword.

Soon, Lan En, who was still a little expectant, put down the sample in his hand.

“...... Never mind. ”

I haven't handled many good swords, but look at the works here.

Dull and chaotic...... Whether it is quenching or forging, there are problems, and the Wei Lun longsword is estimated to be his highest level.

Lan En was not in high spirits, and both the blacksmith and old Alan could clearly see it.

And the blacksmith was a little unhappy because of this, he still had some confidence in his craft.

The original bold laughter is gone.

"What? Do you think there's something wrong with my craft? ”

Lan En didn't say much, and slowly pulled out the Bear School steel sword behind him.

As soon as the clear blade appeared, the blacksmith's unhappy frown turned into a surprised stare.

"Meritelli ~ this heirloom level sword!"

The blacksmith exclaimed, looking at the young man in disbelief.

As if I couldn't believe that someone would really fight with a sword of this level, instead of collecting and heirlooms.

Immediately, he simply admitted that he was not qualified to touch this sword at this level.

"Really...... I thought my skills were on top of the line, hehe. ”

The big man smiled a little embarrassedly.

Then he said that it would be better if it was tinkered.

But in the event of structural damage, it is estimated that only the capital of the whole of Willen, Goth Willen, or the crow's nest where Sir is located, may have sufficient blacksmiths.