Nia’s party is primarily composed of beastmen, and moreover, it’s solidified with vanguards and scouts.
If it fits well, it’s a party with tremendous explosive power, but on the contrary, it’s an extreme composition that gives up on things it’s not good at.
However, since they are advanced adventurers and, moreover, a gathering of beastmen, they can somehow manage most things.
That’s why they want to pull me in to strengthen further! I suppose it’s because I have name value.
“Hey, Sky Knight-sama. That’s good, right?”
“Not good. I prefer a balanced and flexible composition. Try someone else.”
“Really?! No good?”
Saying so, Nia comes closer with upturned eyes. I grab her head and rub it vigorously.
“No good.”
“I see. Then, let’s take on a request together! That should be fine. If you’ve gone solo, you need to earn, right?”
“If it’s temporary, it’s fine. What are you planning to do?”
“We’re doing an escort, from the morning the day after tomorrow. The location is the southern gate of the imperial capital. The split is even!”
“Got it.”
“Yay!”
As soon as she hears my reply, she tells her companions and disappears in a flash. She’s a noisy one. She’d be a beautiful girl if she were silent, but since she can’t stay quiet, she’s become known as the ‘Unstoppable Hunter.’
After that, I arrange for a new place to move to, bedding, chairs, and once that’s done, I gnaw on meat and gulp down ale at the tavern.
Because I thought I might as well have a spacious house, nice furniture, and good goods, it ended up being quite luxurious.
Since I usually earn fame, I have to spend a certain amount of money on such things.
If I’m thought to be stingy, I’ll get a bad reputation everywhere.
A person who earns money must spend a reasonable amount to be trusted.
In that sense, it’s helpful that Nia came to invite me for a request.
I have various ways to make money, but I have to earn properly in my main job.
I sleep in a cheap inn on the second floor of the tavern.
I don’t feel like embracing a woman. Right now, I can’t help but think of Renatishia.
I didn’t have romantic feelings, but she was the closest female to me. It’s hard not to be conscious of her now that she’s getting married.
All the necessary procedures are done. I should wait a while before I see them. I have that much right since it was suddenly announced to me.
The comfort of the cheap bed was exceptionally bad.
I arrived at the southern gate of the imperial capital after making necessary preparations.
Since it’s an escort request, I’m armed with fewer weapons than usual, but I have two swords equipped.
The Thunderblade and the Celestial Sword. With these two treasured swords, I should be fine in most situations.
It’s rare to encounter something that the Thunderblade doesn’t affect.
The Celestial Sword is the blade that led to me being called the grandiose title of “Sky Knight.” Even without this sword, I am strong. It’s a unique blade with various special properties, and I use it frequently.
Passing through the gate, I survey the square outside.
I can tell immediately that the beastmen have gathered here.
Next to them are two splendid carriages.
And a little further away, there’s a group dressed for travel.
They aren’t the ones we’re escorting; they simply want to use the safe path we’ll be taking.
Even if a few people gather, it’s financially challenging for citizens to hire escorts. If they hire too cheaply, they might end up being attacked by thugs.
This is an unspoken agreement that’s allowed. If we have the capacity, we might even offer some assistance.
It’s all about mutual aid.
However, if someone wealthy enough to ride in a carriage does this, it would cause a major uproar. Depending on the situation, it might even reach the ears of nobles.
In that case, well, it would be the end of it.
