Paying Debts

I want to tell you about what happened next.

When I returned with the head of the Violet Serpentfowl as proof of my achievement, the Adventurers' Guild was thrown into an uproar.

Later, I learned that the Violet Serpentfowl I had defeated was a female in its breeding season. The large eggs in its nest were proof.

I was surprised to see the Violet Serpentfowl awakened by Aphrodite, but now that I think about it, I understand. Perhaps it had hung monsters as bait on the branches to prepare to raise its young.

Since the Violet Serpentfowl's scales could fetch a very high price, I left the remainder for Sheryl. She had helped me this time, and that commission was a worthy reward.

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A few days after conquering the Violet Serpentfowl.

After receiving 3 million Col from the Adventurers' Guild, I went to the Bakuraja company to pay off Sheryl's debt.

"No. This small amount of money is definitely not enough, my friend, you understand?"

After receiving the bag of money containing exactly 300 gold coins from me, the debt collector flashed a cunning smile.

"...What are you talking about?"

"Talented adventurer~. Do you know what interest is? You can't keep an old debt for too long and expect the amount to stay the same."

"I understand. I know what interest is. So, how much do I still owe?"

"Hmm. Wait a moment. I'll calculate it now."

The Mohawk-haired man glanced through the documents in his hand, pretending to calculate.

"Ah, about another 3 million Col. If you can prepare that amount, the matter of selling her into slavery can be canceled."

"............"

I understood.

This guy had no intention of accepting the debt repayment from the start.

Because I had prepared a large sum like 3 million Col in a short time, he had misunderstood me as the young master of some prestigious family.

No matter what, he definitely intended to squeeze every last penny out of me.

"How about it? Alright. You've had some success this time, so I'll give you another two weeks, okay?"

"Don't joke around. Such a demand..."

"I'll pay."

The person who suddenly interrupted me was Sheryl, who had accompanied me here.

Sheryl placed a bag of money on the table with a "thud."

"...Hello."

"With this money, I'm free, aren't I? Sorry for all the trouble until today."

"Y-you!? How did you get so much money!?"

Ignoring the stunned Mohawk-haired man, Sheryl stood up from her chair.

"Souta-san. Let's go."

"Y-yeah."

With a radiant smile, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, Sheryl pulled my sleeve, and we left the shop.

However, a large sum like 3 million Col... how did she prepare it?

I heard that parts from the Violet Serpentfowl only sold for about 300,000 Col.

"Wait. I miscalculated just now! I recalculated, and the interest is 5 million Col! So, this amount isn't enough. Let's restart the conversation about selling her into slavery!" The debt collector ran to block the exit.

This dog... He wants more!?

He already received 3 million from me and Sheryl, a total of 6 million Col. He should have just accepted the money obediently, shouldn't he?

He doesn't seem to know when to stop...

No, that's not it.

Looking at his anxious expression, perhaps he had already finalized the negotiations to sell Sheryl beforehand.

If I assume he's in a situation where he can't cancel the contract no matter how much money he receives, then I can understand his actions.

"...Souta-san."

"It's fine. Because I'm very strong. Don't worry."

I said to Sheryl reassuringly, as she looked at me with worry, gently tugging my sleeve.

Unlike last time, this time I could comfort her decisively.

Sheryl nodded silently.

"Get out of the way! You brute!"

"...Ha! I'm not an idiot who'll move just because you tell me to! You're the one who should get out of the way and prepare the money for me!"

The debt collector pulled out a dagger and threatened us.

There was nothing more to say.

That's right.

There was a perfect monster to punish this guy.

"Go. Werewolf."

The Werewolf I summoned from the capsule ball charged with full force into the man blocking the door.

"...Ugh!"

The man let out a cry of pain and flew five meters away. Blood gushed from his face, and his body twitched.

"I warn you. Don't appear before us again. The next time we meet, I will definitely crush your head, understand?"

He stammered, blood bubbling from his mouth, and nodded tremblingly.

Like this... the money he worked so hard to earn would probably all go to hospital bills.

After all that trouble, finally...

I was able to resolve the issues surrounding Sheryl and the girls.

Perhaps seeing me take action, the Werewolf (who was formerly Bakuraja-san) was so happy he cried.