Chapter 205: Rebel of a Nonentity
Translator: AtlasStudios Editor: AtlasStudios
Barney lowered his head as he walked out of the room. He clenched both his fists and stared at the scroll on his hand. He had a tough ti acquiring this roll of paper.
“How was it?”
A half-elf maiden, who was waiting outside, asked the young swordsman when he stepped out. Barney nodded at her excitedly. The half-elf maiden revealed a gentle and relaxed smile in response.
“I didn’t expect that we actually succeeded.”
“Yeah...”
Barney nodded his head and stared at the scroll on his hand as if he couldn’t believe that it was real. He had waited a long ti for this day, but even now, he still felt that it was a dream.
“We really succeeded... and from now on, the Jade Tears rcenary Group belongs to us!”
Thinking of this, Barney felt a wave of excitent coming over him. They had been waiting so long for the arrival of this day.
After the disappearance of their ex-leader Frank, the Jade Tears rcenary Group fell into unimaginable chaos. The remaining rcenaries didn’t know what to do. They were rcenaries who were cast aside by their previous rcenary groups, and even Frank refused to trust them fully. Of course, this was also the main reason how these people were able to survive. Had Frank entrusted them with hunting down Rhode in the underground mine then they’d be long dead.
Since they had lost the only person who could restrain them, the rcenaries naturally started to make a scene and even requested for the disbandnt of the rcenary group in attempt to obtain that final bit of money for themselves. The rcenary Association accepted their request. If Frank didn’t appear, they would disband the Jade Tears rcenary Group.
However, not everyone chose to give up.
Barney was one of them. Due to the conflict he had with Rhode, Frank ranked him rather low in the group. But as a talented swordsman, his strength was actually quite strong. He was different from the other rcenaries. Barney joined Jade Tears rcenary Group with hopes of succeeding in life, and thus, he was very much resentful against the disbandnt of the rcenary group. He felt that they should rely on themselves to revive the group rather than to leave it in the hands of a sly, arrogant bastard.
So, even when faced with the terrible fate of imminent disbandnt, Barney didn’t choose to give up. He relied on his reputation within the rcenary group to band all the other confused and upset rcenaries together.
“All of you had once left under the mocking of others for the sake of doing better than those who mocked you. If all of you give up now, then you will always be under their feet!”
Under the encouragent of Barney, many of them were emotionally affected. Indeed, they had previously left their rcenary groups for the sake of doing better. But what happened now? If the Jade Tears rcenary Group disbanded, they would beco unemployed.
They could imagine the amount of mocking and teasing they would receive if they t their past comrades.
Based on Frank’s impression, Barney’s behavior was considered rash. However, Barney was respected by the rcenaries as a heroic figure. Rhode had mocked the Jade Tears rcenary Group on many different occasions, and not only that, but he also avoided punishnt for killing their comrades by using the identity of a noble. As a result, none of the mbers of the Jade Tears rcenary Group liked Rhode.
At one point in ti, Barney stood up for them and lost an ear to Rhode. Ever since then, he had beco a heroic figure in their hearts. To them, Rhode represented the nobles who were highly arrogant, proud, prideful and evil. Yet Barney represented them to fight against him fearlessly. On top of that, he was even willing to reform the whole rcenary group! These noble acts finally gained the trust of many rcenaries.
It wasn’t as if accusations such as ‘Barney being too young and thus not suitable to lead a rcenary group as leader’ never happened before, but they were mostly denied. Young? That little noble from Starlight rcenary Group was equally young, yet he could lead an incomplete rcenary group to this size, so why can’t we? So what if we’re young? Maybe one day, Barney could beco stronger than that damned noble, and our Jade Tears rcenary Group will beco the strongest Guild in Paphield Region. If that sissy little noble could do it, then we can too!
However, the journey wasn’t all smooth sailing. As the proverb says, speaking is like splashing of water. Of course, the rcenary Association wouldn’t easily allow Jade Tears rcenary Group to retract their disbandnt application. In fact, the association hoped for this rcenary group to be disbanded as they created many of the previous incidents. And furthermore, this rcenary group was considered to be the enemy of civilians. Hence, they truly yearned to disband this rcenary group to give themselves more peaceful days.
However, Barney was extrely determined to revive the group, and eventually, the rcenary Association could only delay and temporarily halt the disbandnt process. But they had certain conditions — they needed to complete at least two of the two stars missions in the next month to prove their worth. At the sa ti, they had to guarantee they wouldn’t start fights against other rcenary groups. Once any of these conditions were breached, the rcenary Association would disband Jade Tears rcenary Group with imdiate effect.
Of course, Barney wasn’t too happy. After all, the previous conflict was instigated by another group. Even if their side retaliated rather uncivilly, the fact remained that Rhode did kill soone. Apparently, the rcenary Association chose to defend the other party...
None of these nobles were any good.
But not everything was bad news. Barney received assistance from soone that he had never expected to receive help from, and to him, it made him extrely happy.
Now, everything was going as planned.
Looking at the scroll on his hand, Barney fell deep into thought. However, suddenly a familiar voice echoed from the front.
“Miss Marlene, what do you think?”
Barney and the half-elf girl were instantly stunned when they heard the familiar voice. They quickly turned their heads and discovered Rhode who was standing nearby. He was speaking softly to the maiden dressed in a gown, with their heads turned towards the notice board.
“It’s him, Barney...”
The half-elf maiden lowered her voice as she spoke frightenedly, and at the sa ti, she tugged onto Barney’s shirt. After that battle, the half-elf maiden had never dared to be arrogant. Never had she faced death so closely before. Rhode was a formidable enemy, and just his hand was enough to break her neck as if she was a little chick without any resistance. The huge gap in strength brought fear into the half-elf maiden when she stared at Rhode’s back. She hid behind Barney to avoid Rhode from noticing her and finding trouble. Rhode was more than capable of doing such things.
However, unlike the half-elf maiden, Barney didn’t think of leaving just yet. Instead, he made a gesture quietly and eavesdropped on the two of them. Soon, Rhode and Marlene left. When their figures had disappeared into the crowd, the half-elf maiden finally relaxed.
“Barney, let’s go, don’t stay here anymore...”
“Did you manage to hear them?”
Barney asked, and the half-elf maiden nodded her head.
“Yes, I heard...”
The half-elves naturally had an acute sense of hearing, and besides, Rhode and Marlene weren’t actually whispering either, so she was able to overhear their conversation. However, she didn’t understand why Barney would ask her this question at such a mont.
“... I think we can take this mission.”
“Eh?”
The half-elf maiden surprised for a mont and cried out in shock.
“Barney, what are you talking about, are you crazy?”
“I’m not crazy!”
Barney waved his hand and interrupted the maiden.
“I think this is a good chance. You know, now that the rcenary Association requires us to prove our worth, we should show those people that we are capable and let them know we aren’t weak. And if we can snatch this mission before Starlight does, and even complete it, it would an so much to us! You should know how our rcenaries always hated that damn bastard and his rcenary group. Since they elected as their new leader, if I don’t do sothing, the Jade Tears rcenary Group would be dood!”
“But we can still choose other missions...”
The half-elf maiden shook her head and disagreed with Barney.
“Now our priority is to rebuild the rcenary group and not act rashly, Barney. Did you forget about Leader Frank’s incident? What if that scary noble do the sa to us, then what should we do? Barney, you don’t need to do this. We can complete the requirents set by the rcenary Association, then slowly settle other matters. Also, since Starlight wants to do that particular mission, we may not even be capable of completing it too...”
“You don’t have to worry about this. You and I heard what he said. He required Fire-type scrolls for Blackrock Depths, which proved that they would be useful there. I think, our new supporter would be able to sponsor us enough money to purchase those scrolls. Don’t forget the reason why the supporter chose us. If we show good results, then that person would help our rcenary group to beco even stronger. Also, just think about it, if I announced to others that I had successfully snatched a mission from Starlight, and even complete it, wouldn’t you think of that as a considerable feat?
“... you’re indeed right, but...”
The half-elf maiden bit her lips hearing Barney’s words. She understood what he ant, and as his companion, the half-elf maiden was very clear why the Jade Tears rcenary Group had a new supporter in providing them with financial assistance. However, she was still afraid. Every ti she thought of Rhode, the half-elf maiden would tremble in fear. She absolutely would not dare to stand close or provoke that man. Barney’s idea was indeed logical, but wouldn’t he be afraid of that man secretly planning for revenge?
“I’m still worried...”
“Fear is normal. But we still have to face our fears with courage.” Barney looked at the maiden and coaxed. Then he reached for his ear. “I’m also afraid, but I will never avoid it. I know what you are worried about. Relax, I will not lead all of you into danger. Besides, this mission isn’t too difficult. It is only a three Star-Ranked mission. Although, we, the Jade Tears has inadequate mbers, but it would still be enough for this mission.”
“...”
The half-elf maiden didn’t answer imdiately. She went silent for a mont and said, “I’m not sure if I should agree with this unnecessary risk, Barney. Why not we do it this way, if they accepted the mission, then we would give up. And if they don’t accept the mission, then we will do it, how about that?”
“No problem!”
Barney smiled excitedly. He held the maiden’s hand and led her into the crowd. Soon enough, he saw Rhode and Marlene speaking to Old Hank.
“When did this request appear? Had any other rcenary groups accept this?”
“This mission... hmm...”
Old Hank frowned and tried to recall if anyone had taken it.
“It should be within the past few days. There shouldn’t be anybody else who had accepted it.”
Now’s the chance!
Barney imdiately stord up and slamd his hand on the table despite the half-elf maiden’s resistance.
“Uncle Hank, I’ll take this mission.”
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