Acquired the EX-class attribute ‘Transcendence Copy’

65 – Mess

If you ask a mercenary what the greatest virtue is, nine out of ten people will say bravado. Regardless of whether bluffing can be called a virtue, if you are in the mercenary world, you will meet countless people who are bluffing.

It is not simply an act of vanity. Just as creatures inflating their bodies to expel enemies exist in the natural world, bravado is a self-rescue measure for mercenaries who are closer to swords and fists than laws and institutions.

That’s why mercenaries don’t look down on or look down on bluffers. It was for this reason that Yohann was praised by numerous veteran mercenaries who were killed in ‘Assholes’.

“Ha ha ha! Die and die!? This is a masterpiece!”

“For such a big man to enter an academy full of sandals! The mercenary industry has lost a hero.”

“Rather than that, what are you going to do? The amount is too much!”

“Is there a jeonju at the back?”

“Then, it’s highly likely that saying you know the Hidden Area isn’t just a bluff. It must have been invested by an aristocrat somewhere.”

Hidden Area is a kind of lottery. It also has a very high chance of winning.

The rewards provided by Hidden Area are different from those provided by normal dungeons. Of course, the dungeon difficulty also rises exponentially, but for mercenaries who enjoy high risk and high return, it was not a demerit.

It is not just mercenaries who regard the Hidden Area as a money cushion or a goose that lays golden eggs. When a noble family collects information about the Hidden Area, the family itself sets up an expedition. The compensation that comes out of there is enough to shake the butt heavy sandals.

As with all lotteries, the probability of losing is not zero, but it was highly likely that the mercenary would have fun. If you change the employment contract, you can take a certain portion of the reward from the dungeon instead of a fixed amount.

“Young friend! Well done! Hidden Area! In order to attack that place, the power of strong and wise mercenaries is absolutely necessary! No way!”

The man who jumped up from his seat and took everyone’s attention was Gatling, a B-class mercenary. Dubbed “Rapid Gatling,” He was both a sharpshooter and a rapid-fire shooter that no one around him could follow. The weapon he uses is a special crossbow made with magic engineering.

“Hey! Gatling! Don’t cut in line! About the subject of arguing with that guy earlier!”

They are not mercenaries who would let such Gatling eat all their delicious pies. The coolly bald mercenary, ‘Bombardment Messerschmitt’ knocked on the table and stood up. He was also a B-class mercenary.

“Chit! Are you going to be a B-class?”

“I can’t help it. It’s such a coveted quest.”

“Sir! I was suddenly in a good mood. That’s why you have to succeed.”

“You greedy bastard. Today, drink Messerschmitt’s free drink. Anyway, it’s not a request suitable for a sucker like us.”

Even veteran mercenaries have a class. When two of the B-class mercenaries, who could be called the top row here, and among them the giants recognized by everyone, stood up, the other mercenaries giggled on their own. The rule was implicitly set that at least B-class is given a chance to do self-PR.

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“Ugh…. The atmosphere is no joke.”

Lire, who was led by John’s hand and came to this place without knowing why, read the atmosphere of the bar as strong as the spicy scent of alcohol and said that.

The two men who got up just now were a formidable opponent, even from Lire’s point of view. As a disciple of Sword Master Calden, even Lire, who has skills far beyond those of academy students, must fully concentrate to be able to deal with one of them. If you’re not lucky, you might lose.

Usually, I can’t speak properly because I feel burdened just by having people like that in my eyes. This is because the spirit of a mercenary who lives a savage life is unparalleled, like that of a dog with rabies.

By the way, this man, John Baker, is taking the momentum of those wild horse-like mercenaries casually. It is similar to seeing a cowboy making a successful rodeo by lightly overpowering an angry bull.

“I will wear it too.”

The moment it was roughly judged that the applicants had been narrowed down to Gatling and Messerschmitt, a weak voice came from the corner of the bar and announced their presence. Gatling and Messerschmitt’s eyes are different from those of Gatling and Messerschmitt.

“What? Isn’t that guy Cain?”

“f*ck Bob Cain! Keep an eye on This is not the time for you to step out.”

“That guy is a C-class. The asshole only has a lot of greed.”

“Can’t you see the older brothers talking!?”

Criticisms flying like daggers towards Cain.

If it was an ordinary person, it would have been obvious that the momentum contained in the swear words would make me sick to the stomach, but the man called Cain passed those swear words off casually. John’s eyes looking at such Cain shone faintly. So quiet that no one could notice.

“Kkeuk! Our son-in-law Never mind that asshole. He doesn’t even know my subject. The mercenary rank is only C rank. There is a one-step difference between Class C and Class B, but the gap is indescribably large.”

Messerschmidt is right. Between Class C and Class B, there is a gap that cannot be implied by saying that it is only one step. A B-class mercenary is a talent coveted by the knights. In terms of simple combat power, it was equivalent to one knight. In fact, the minimum standard for a mercenary scouting from an aristocratic family was B-class.

On the other hand, level C is a stage that can be promoted sufficiently through years of hard work. Of course, it’s absolutely not that C-class has no skills. However, since the section in which the presence or absence of talent determines promotion is the section between C and B, there is an essential difference between the owners of these two grades.

In most cases, B-class mercenaries had enough talent and skills to overwhelm C-class mercenaries.

Took! Took!

John taps the table rhythmically with his index finger.

John’s enchanting crimson eyes scan the three of them side by side. In order, it is Gatling of rapid fire, Messerschmitt of bombing, and Cain of f*ck Bob. The place where John’s gaze stayed was on Cain’s side.

“I will do that.”

The person John finally chose was Cain, a C-class mercenary.

Thump!

It was only natural that there would be a backlash against John’s decision. It was Gatling who knocked on the table and exploded in anger.

“Young friend! What do you mean!? You’re going to pick out that idiot for this body!?”

The C-class mercenary beat the B-class mercenary and was chosen by the client. That fact alone hurts his pride, but that C-class mercenary is Cain, who is called a ‘coward’ or ‘f*cking rice’ among other mercenaries. His pride could not have been hurt twice.

“I can’t accept this!”

Messerschmitt also had the same idea as Gatling. And all the mercenaries in the bar had the same idea.

“What? Could it be that?”

“That’s it?”

“Sometimes. The employer can’t choose a strong mercenary for fear of being overwhelmed by the mercenary’s momentum.”

“What is it? Then why are you signing a mercenary contract?”

“Hmm…. Seeing his behavior, I thought he was a great person, but after all, are you still a kid?”

Many speculations arise about John’s incomprehensible choice. Gatling chewed his lips and spoke to John.

“Young friend. You can choose the bald head over there instead of me. You could say it’s a difference in taste. But, not that idiot. Did you say hidden area? Your young friend is looking down on the Hidden Area right now. Even us B-class mercenaries don’t take it lightly.”

“That ignorant is right. Bocchan, you think well. We are mercenaries. Of course, there is nothing to harm the client. Even if it looks this bad, if I sign the contract, I’ll be jingling in front of the young master. What’s so scary about signing a contract like that?”

The reason why the two mercenaries worked hard to appeal to John wasn’t just because of the coveted down payment. Attacking dungeons, especially hidden areas, is helpful for mercenary specs. It’s a quest that’s perfect for raising the ransom. Therefore, it was a request that Gatling or Messerschmitt would not want to give up.

“I just thought he was qualified. That is why it was decided.”

However, despite the persuasion of the two mercenaries, which are half-threatening, John does not change. It is as if the answer has been decided from the beginning. At that, Gatling’s face twisted even more.

“f*ck. No way, are you arguing with that asshole? Are you trying to humiliate us?”

To attack the hidden area, you need a skilled person. And B-class mercenaries are clearly superior to C-class mercenaries in terms of skill. Therefore, John must hire a B-class mercenary.

At John’s behavior, which deviated from this syllogism, which even three children would know, Gatling could not help but doubt his intentions. A cute prank prepared by the cowardly Cain to fool the other mercenaries who ignore him.

It was an explanation of this situation that immediately came to mind.

“John-kun…. Is the atmosphere strange?”

Sensing the hostility that seemed to be blazing in their eyes, Lire held his breath and said so. However, Yohan’s expression is still smiling.

“Since when.”

And with such a smiley expression, he explodes a bombshell that makes no sense.

“Isn’t the mercenary brat telling the client what to do?”

The greatest virtue of a mercenary is bravado. But that doesn’t justify insulting mercenaries.

“That bastard! What is he saying now!?”

“It happened. That’s the word Gatling-senpai hates the most! A mercenary brat!”

“He wasn’t a big guy, he was just a crazy bastard.”

It was an instant for the mercenaries’ gazes, which had been filled with hostility, to turn to astonishment.

“Gore. What did you just say?”

Just as the eyes of the mercenaries have changed, Gatling’s voice has also changed dramatically. It’s a voice that won’t budge even if you immerse a person in it.

“A mercenary brat?”

Thump!

Pot!

Gatling’s fist literally came out in the blink of an eye.

It was Lire’s hand that knocked it off.

“John! I think I touched the wrong hive!”

Beads of sweat form on Lir’s forehead. If you concentrate your mind, you can get up to one B-class, but the rest….

“Ms. Rir. Thank you. Mr Gatling. I’m sorry.”

Even after setting the fuse of the bomb on fire, John was still relaxed. He parted his lips slowly.

“If you don’t accept my decision, I’ll have to make you realize. In a duel.”

He stretches out his hand as if he were wearing John’s white jade. And, as if calling a dog, he gestured towards Gatling and Messerschmitt.

“Follow me. We will deal with you at the same time.”