My bloodline yearns for progress.

Chapter 40 A Commission from the Consul

This bloodshed triggered by debt collection is not the lament of some kind of patient, but the cry of a brave warrior who stands firm!

What happened next was much simpler.

Goren noticed that the two guards he had deliberately let go of outside had already called for reinforcements, and he simply breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright kid, we need to go to the police station."

As Goren spoke, the guards rushed in.

The veteran at the head of the group looked somewhat familiar to Otto; he often saw him when entering and leaving the city gates.

The other person seemed to recognize Otto as well, and complained in a helpless tone.

"I knew it; capable guys are never exactly settled."

The veteran directed the group to surround Goren and Otto little by little, giving them no chance to escape.

As for Goren, he simply shouted.

"I am Goren, the Mad Dog of the Shattered Dragon Blade!"

"We're here tonight to collect debts!"

Goren, no longer looking dejected, spoke his purpose for the night in the loudest voice.

It was as if he wanted everyone present to remember his purpose.

Otto knew that Goren had been waiting here for this moment.

He intended to spread the news of tonight's events as quickly as possible.

But the veteran standing nearby impatiently kicked Goren.

"You habitual offender!"

When it comes to collecting debts, can you please make it less complicated?

Why not send them to the slave traders?

"You've made us stay up all night with you to deal with all this crap!"

Clearly, this wasn't the first time Goren had done this.

The veterans were even somewhat familiar with him.

The veteran nodded to his men and immediately ordered them to put away their weapons.

"You search here for some valuable evidence. I'll take the two of them back first."

After saying that, the veteran gestured towards Goren, signaling him to bring his juniors along.

As for the guards, seeing their commander leave, they immediately began their own looting.

However, after leaving the mansion, the veteran immediately extended his hand to Goren.

"Rules still need to be followed."

Let's take a look at the debt agreement.

Seeing the other party's skillful movements, Goren naturally understood.

He took out the debt contract that Micah had given him, as well as a silver Thorn, and showed it to the veteran.

Goren also explained to Otto.

"This is Elder Harvey, the sergeant of Oak Town. He's in charge of the town's security on a daily basis."

Upon hearing this, Otto finally understood why old Harvey always appeared near the city gate.

Unfortunately, old Xavi did not show mercy despite Goren's politeness.

"If my guards don't find much valuable evidence in that mansion, you and Micah will have to make up for it, and it will cost at least twenty silver Thorns."

Clearly, the valuable intelligence that Harvey had his men search for wasn't evidence, but rather real money.

Goren made them work late into the night; they should have to pay a price.

After all, how much money do you earn by keeping watch at night? Why risk your life?

We shouldn't neglect the small amounts of money we can earn.

Seeing this, Goren simply nodded, indicating that it was all as it should be.

"I think Mr. Micah is already on his way to the police station. He'll definitely give you a satisfactory price."

Goren and Otto dealt with Jarryard tonight, making quite a fuss.

Although it was part of making an example of someone to deter others, it still required spending some money to appease the guards' resentment.

This is a necessary expense, and Micah won't skimp on it.

Goren had done similar operations frequently in the past, so he was very familiar with the process.

But this time, it seems that Harvey Sr. has a different idea.

He did not respond to Goren's words, but silently led them back to the police station.

Micah had already prepared dinner for them there.

"There's bread and freshly roasted beef."

Micah didn't want Goren and Otto to go hungry, so he brought dinner along with the coins.

The group returned to the police station.

After old Harvey symbolically found a cell to lock the two of them up, Goren and Otto were finally able to eat.

As for Micah, he handed the prepared money bag to old Harvey.

"Sorry, buddy, things have been a bit chaotic lately. Here are thirty silver coins as compensation."

Furthermore, I can offer a discount on the weapons and equipment used by the police station if needed next time.

Micah and Harvey were old acquaintances, so they naturally spoke their minds.

Such a scene was already commonplace for the surrounding prisoners.

They simply approached Goren and Otto, who were quite familiar with them, asking for bread and roast meat.

The food at the police station is terrible; nobody here gets anything good to eat.

Seeing this, Goren didn't seem to care much, and simply distributed the food to the nearby cells.

While chatting to pass the time, everyone was also exchanging the latest information.

As for Harvey Sr., he did not stop such behavior.

After all, these adventurers were regulars at the police station, and Harvey wouldn't make things too difficult for them as long as they didn't harm any innocent people.

But after receiving the money, Harvey did not immediately open the cell, but instead explained to Micah.

"My boss has something he wants to ask you."

Once it's done, it will also benefit you.

Harvey had intended to visit the Dragonbreaker Squad's base at a suitable time, but who would have thought that these restless guys would come knocking on his door first, so he simply started doing business right there.

Upon hearing this, Otto immediately understood why Harvey had acted somewhat strangely earlier.

However, he was curious about what the captain wanted to see Micah about.

Just as Otto was wondering, Harvey began to explain.

"Recently, a foolish thief broke into the governor's house."

The stolen coins are a minor issue.

But he stole the wax seal passed down through the consul's family and the blanket with the family crest.

That sealing wax seal has been passed down for at least a century, and it was an essential item for officials when handling official business.

As for the blanket, I heard it was woven from the silk of a rare demon spider.

Even disregarding the value of the family crest, it is a rare and precious item.

This matter has greatly angered the governor, and he hopes you can help resolve it.

Upon hearing this, Micah immediately fell into deep thought.

They were already preparing for a hunt at the Blackthorn Forest camp four days later, so it wasn't a good time to take on a long-term commission.

However, after careful consideration, Micah still asked Harvey.

"What's the compensation, and why did you contact us?"

Harvey didn't mince words when asked about it, simply stating it calmly.

"As for the reward, the governor is willing to give each adventurer who participates in the operation ten silver Thorns, and for each treasure found, they will receive one gold Thorn as a reward."

As for why they're looking for you, I heard it's because the governor heard about the Dragonbreaker Blade Squad's achievement of rescuing adventurers.

That lady from the Wings of the Sky spoke highly of you to the Governor.

However, the governor and the guild leader don't get along, which is why he wants me to make the request to you privately.