"I heard-"
"you were informed."
Lady apol glared at Epy "that you guys joined the mercenary guild 'Unordinary', am I mistaken."
"How can you be mistaken when you have some people spy on us 24/7. . ." mumbled Epy
"you are correct." Elliot answered
"As you know, I run a restaurant. I have multiple franchises but this is the main I run specifically." She began refilling her once again empty glass "And it has always been a requirement for restaurants to have atleast 5 contracted mercenary"
"why?" -Elliot
Epy suddenly brought out her archive menu and began speaking "I'd like to explain that, Ever since we entered this city I have run an analysis, The city of Vergovian, capital of Serpent kingdom , The City lord have passed on a law 30 years ago what he called 'Pyramid rule'."
"The pyramid rule is like a social ranking order, From the top of the pyramid down, it starts with the mayor on top, the richest nobles , nobles , Guildmasters, and on the bottom are the merchants, commoners and etc."
"This rule was quickly followed by the balance rule, back 30 years ago, stores and other establishments like restaurants and boutiques have made contracts with guilds to trash competitions stores, this had brought chaos and disorder to society, so now , each establishment are required to create contracts with 5 Mercenaries."
"That is correct~ I have had contracts before but all failed to even defend from my competitors, they either get defeated or get bribed." Lady apol sighed "but with you three~" she smiled widely and cocked her head to the side "you'll be able to help me keep my buisness safe~"
"What's in it for us?" -Epy
"Hmm~ free to eat to my restaurant at any branch at any time and 50 gold peices a month."
"はい!!!" Hearing the few english words Queenie understood and loved she raised her hand in joy
"Queenie, i'm worried for your future, you're way too easily bought with food. . . " -Epy said with a smile
"Alright, it's a deal." Elliot's eyes sparkled in joy
"not you too. . ." Epy face palmed and sighed "Well, the free food is the most important for us . . . Alright."
after agreeing and talking about the terms and agreement, Lady apol have had someone brought out a contract, they discussed the responsibilities and benefits for both sides and some rules.
after having their brunch at Lady Apol's restaurant the trio decided to go shopping.