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Hearing this offer, many people nearby couldn't help but gasp in low voices.

This was a thousand Empire Gold Coins, a sum beyond the wildest dreams of ordinary people.

Rein smiled and shook his head, "Sorry, 'Cookie' is my partner."

"That is truly a pity," the noble youth didn't get angry at Rein's refusal but continued to chat for a bit before returning to his own group.

....

After setting up camp, Jenny seemed to think of something and turned to ask Rein, "Lord Rein, will our stopping here affect your participation in the Sword Bearer assessment?"

"What I mean is, do you need to arrive early?"

"It doesn't affect me. As for the time, the assessment is the day after tomorrow," Rein replied with a smile, shaking his head.

He wasn't worried about the preliminary assessment.

By the campfire, another group composed of several young people overheard that Rein was here for the Empire Sword Bearer assessment and couldn't help but look over in surprise.