Chapter 7
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"..." Think
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It must have been 2 months since we went hunting and she was very good. During our hunt, we killed water dragons, wyrms, giant water snakes and many other fearsome creatures.
Finally, my missiles and my turret are much more formidable than them. I am even very impressed by the firepower we have. Everything you hit with the cannon turns into cheese. And I'm not even talking about anti-aircraft missiles. Flying creatures disappear. Suffice to say that the fights don't last very long. In less than 10 minutes and you're done.
Thanks to the time spent hunting and our efficiency, we managed to get 2 million silvers.
With all this money, I will be able to improve the base a lot and maybe even buy an additional vehicle.
But I would like even more. I don't want to go hunting for a long time.
But the problem is that there are not many creatures to kill.
And that's why I'm thinking about finding another source of income.
For now, my ideas are either to go mine/steal precious ores or steal our enemy's treasure.
But none of them are good because Chiyoko doesn't want to. She says we are not thieves and she doesn't know of anywhere to mine precious minerals.
So, I went back to square one, sitting in my commander's seat thinking about a miracle solution.
And this, until Chiyoko interrupts me in my reflection.
« Always thinking about how to get rich » Chiyoko asks in a joking tone.
Over the past two months, we've grown a lot closer. Especially after our argument.
After what I said that day, I was able to share everything with her. I even feel much better since that day. I feel alive again.
« Again and always » I replie with a smile.
« Maybe I have a potential idea » she says, sitting down in the seat closest to me and facing me.
« I'm all ears»
"We can become adventurers. Some adventurers got rich. But of course, we must not go to the kingdom of Nitis but we can go to the elves. With our balaclavas, they will never be able to know that we are human," she proudly explains.
« Ha, the classic »
« What? How's that "the classic "»
« In my world, it's classic for the protagonists of a story to become adventurers. It's the first thing they do. »
« Why didn't you think of that then? »
« I thought about it. I just don't want to attract attention. Can you imagine explaining our weapons? And even if we don't, people will try to steal them. Also, it's too long. I don't want to spend 4 months just climbing the ranks to be able to unlock missions that pay well».
« I see » she says, nodding.
« But I don't agree with you » she resumes.
« And why? »
« Because anyone can take any quest. There are recommendations but no prohibitions. As a result, we can directly attack fair quests both. And if we do a dungeon, we will have the reward of the quest and the rewards of the dungeon. We can accumulate a lot of money very quickly. » Chiyoko explains.
« I see, but it doesn't solve the fact of attracting people's attention and having each other steal »I replies.
« Don't worry about it, everyone is afraid of you, apart from the high ranks. And if a high rank comes and gets us in trouble, then I'll take care of it. »
That's true. I repel all pests. And if she says it's true about quests, then it might just work out.
But how can we get there. If we take the helicopter, where am I going to hide it? And I refuse to sleep in hostels or in the middle of nature, I won't feel safe. I should then take a vehicle.
« Seen from this angle, your idea is interesting but the problem is how to go about it. I don't want my helicopter to be found and dismantled » I explains.
« I have my little idea to solve this problem. We can hide it in an area where no one goes. This area is surrounded by impassable mountains and a river. Also, the nearest town is quite far».
"She really thought about everything in advance before making this proposal to me, but there is something that bothers me"
« How do you know that? If I'm not mistaken, you told me that you don't like each other? » I ask suspiciously.
« Ha that, hahahaha. You see,…. we had perhaps prepared plans to….attack the country…. »
"I thought your father was peaceful. "
Indeed, during one of our many conversations, I had learned that her father was peaceful, just like her. Finally, when I say peaceful, I mean more that he will not attack the other kingdoms. How can he be peaceful when he tried to kill me after only 10 minutes.
« Prevention is better than cure, I guess. Anyway, I think it's a plan and since we only have this one, we'll go with it. But above all, we have to go back to the base so that I can improve it and buy a new vehicle because I refuse to go to a hostel or sleep in the middle of nature, I will not feel safe » I say
« Also, I think we should take better equipment like better weapons or survival equipment and healing » I add.
« You're right. We must prepare and not go headlong. But do you know how long it will take? I'm tired of seeing water all around me. »
« I see. That's why you've made a plan strong enough to resist me. You just want to get on solid ground. »
I see her look away and scratch the back of her head.
« We should hit the ground in about 3 days » I inform, getting up and heading towards the controls of the ship.
« Yeah! » I heard behind me.
And with that, I'm heading for my base.