60 – Arbiter of Queen Adria 16

“thank you for your effort.”

“Yeah, you’ve had a hard time too.”

Immediately after returning to the inn, the silver-haired woman and the woman in a robe sat down feeling a little mentally exhausted.

“By the way, isn’t that a bit excessive? 2000 Talent Rani. Are you craving this spice enough to invest that amount?”

“hehehe.. That’s right, if you look at the value of things… it was definitely overkill.”

“Yes?”

A silver-haired woman with a slightly surprised expression at the unexpected words

Looking at her, the woman in the robe said with an intriguing smile.

“But it is. Even so, I think this job is worth about 2000 talents.”

“That… what does that mean?”

“That man called Bahamut. It means that it is not a bad price for that amount of money to get to know that person.”

At that, the silver-haired woman gave a strange expression, and the woman in the auburn robe calmly explained to her with a kind smile.

“In general, if people are caught up in excessive greed, it is easy to run out of control. Sometimes you forget what is more important and end up overdoing it.”

With those words, a woman in a reddish-brown robe slowly looked at the ambergris in her hand.

It was definitely the best spice with an enormous value, and it was a rare item that could not be bought even with money.

But… rather, that’s why this kind of thing was dangerous.

It fuels desire and makes it easy to forget what is important.

And.. she had seen so many people in her life who were ruined by such desire.

“In that respect… that man is a great person. No matter how much his desire precedes him, he knows how to apply the brakes without violating the principles he has set. It is a rare and wonderful quality that is difficult for someone born and raised in a wealthy family to have.”

“..I see… After hearing it, I think he’s a pretty interesting person.”

“Yeah.. that’s right. He is a wonderful and unique human being. To the point of being greedy..”

After evaluating the man named Bahamut, the woman in the robe spoke again in a different atmosphere than before.

“By the way, tomorrow is finally the day.”

“Yes, this is my last day here.. and…”

With those words, a silver-haired woman with her eyes slightly shining.

At the same time, her red eyes began to twinkle.

Looking at her like that, the woman in the robe also nodded slowly and said.

“Make no mistake. Because doing it clumsily is worse than not doing it.”

“Yes, I will keep that in mind.”

*

“Sigh… ”

Bahamut sitting on the bed.

A light shadow of concern fell over his face.

“… .. you.. what are you worried about?”

“that is..”

Beside him, Bertina asked cautiously, covering only the blanket.

Regarding this, Bahamut thought for a moment about whether to speak, but then slowly shook his head and said.

“No… it’s nothing special. I just thought it was a bit ridiculous.”

“… Is that a crazy idea?”

Bertina slowly rose from her seat at Bahamut’s words.

At the same time, her naked body, covered by a blanket, was exposed.

A beautiful yet muscular body illuminated by the moonlight.

Even in this thoroughly enjoyed situation, Bahamut was briefly distracted by it. Soon after, he put off those feelings and smiled lightly.

“It’s fine. It’s just… just a minor concern.”

“you.”

Bertina looked at Bahamut’s face, who was trying to avoid answering, with a serious expression.

Bahamut felt a bit embarrassed by her reaction, which was a little different from what he expected, and Bertina said in a calm yet clear voice while looking at him.

“Did you… tell me that the other day? Can I trust you, no matter what… can I trust you, Bertina’s owner? And… I answered that. I mean I believe in you.”

“It was… it was…”

Bahamut agrees with Bertina’s words.

Looking at Bahamut like that, Bertina spoke clearly.

Her appearance was completely different from the time before, when she was caught in excitement and gasping for breath.

“If so, please tell me. I am the one who can be proud of believing in you more than anyone else. What can you hide?”

“Um… ”

After thinking about it for a while, Bahamut made a decision.

Although he had some personal affection for a woman named Bertina, she was a person with whom he had to have close ties even when it came to running the corps.

An issue that may be a significant variable.

It was something she, too, should know, according to her thoughts.

“Um… well… actually…”

Bahamut speaks so carefully

In response to this, Bertina’s face gradually began to show an expression of surprise.

“Is that… true?”

“I’m not sure. It’s just that there’s a chance.”

“Um… ”

At Bahamut’s words, Bertina’s face also began to look serious.

If his story is true, this is usually not a serious problem.

I’m going to buy it if I do it… No, it might put you in a dangerous situation of pulling out the dragon’s beard.

And, more than Bertina felt so vaguely anxious, Bahamut was aware of a more specific danger situation.

From his point of view, it is because he is in a situation where he must touch the dragon’s beard.

‘If my predictions are true… Tomorrow’s auction. It might be more dangerous than you imagined. But if you give up on that, it’s obvious that there will be a bigger problem..’

Last auction tomorrow.

There, various weapons would be auctioned off, and Sakiels, who had held their breath until now, would begin their activities in earnest.

In preparation for this, the Uranus Merchants had already sent most of the goods and funds to the bin, except for the auction items to be sold tomorrow.

They, too, were planning to leave this place as soon as the auction was over, so as not to get caught up in Sakiels’ turmoil.

However, even in this situation, Bahamut had to participate in the auction.

It was because, from his point of view, there were still things that he had to get his hands on.

‘That greatsword…if it goes somewhere else…and if it ends up in their hands… ‘

If it was a simple valuable, it would be fine. Because if you let go of your greed, it’s over.

But if it’s a weapon… and a very powerful weapon, then the story changes.

‘It’s been 4 years now… No, maybe there’s a risk that it could have been shortened due to my actions. To prepare for that time…’

Bahamut, who is prepared to take the risk and obtain the goods.

Then… Looking at him, Bertina asked cautiously.

“Tomorrow anyway. Are you thinking of going eventually? To buy that sword.”

“… Did you know?”

At Bahamut’s question, Bertina nodded.

“Because you’ve been watching all along. But it’s also dangerous. If their identities are really those people… and if they’re after that thing…”

“That’s why you have to get it all the more.”

“Yes?”

Bertina expresses her doubts while expressing concern about Bahamut’s words.

Regarding this, Bahamut spoke while gently stroking her hair.

“Please don’t ask me for details… But it’s a problem that could be directly related to our survival. I just want you to know that much.”

“… .”

Although he didn’t say it clearly, even Bertina could vaguely understand that the feelings contained in those words were sincere.

To protect him… and himself from something, this man is now willing to take a risk.

But Bertina couldn’t bear to let that happen.

I couldn’t send the man I loved, whom I had barely met, to that dangerous place without any defense.

“Hey, you, Jung. Then, how about doing it this way?”

“yes?”

At Bertina’s words, Bahamut expressed her doubts, and at his words, she carefully expressed her thoughts.

And..