Side Quest: Marshall Family's Magical Tale
Quest 1: Investigate the reasons behind multiple kidnappings of Marshall family members - Completed
Rewards:
5000 experience
3000 gold coins
Quest 2 Unlocked
Quest 2: Choose a faction to complete the quest
Option 1: Kidnap Marshall family members and hand them over to the Sheldon family.
Option 2: Prevent Sheldon family's kidnappings and lead Marshall family members to the academy.
Silently looking at the quest prompt, I sighed.
Really, what's the point of choosing? I've already been part of one faction from the beginning.
"Well then, do you know why they want to kidnap members of the Marshall family?"
"Well..."
Looking at Mi Xiu Ya's expression, I nodded and took out 500 gold coins and placed them in front of her.
Although I didn't know her asking price, 500 gold coins should be a decent amount, right?
But I didn't feel any pain. When the quest was completed earlier, the amount of gold coins increased by 3000 in an instant. So giving away 500 is nothing to me.
Mi Xiu Ya picked up the bag, weighed it, and a surprised expression appeared on her face.
"It seems that anything related to nobles can earn quite a bit of money~"
"Well, remember to give me a receipt. I'll collect payment from the nobles later."
"Payment?"
"It means to pay."
"Oh, is that what my master meant when he said 'payment'? A few days ago, my master left with a box, saying he was going to pay someone for something they did for him."
"No, no, no, I think your master's 'payment' might have a different meaning... Well, but it's almost the same."
I don't know why, but even though this person has a terrifying title, when they speak like this, it's unexpectedly cute...
Is this what they call "moe" from contrast? Hmm...
"Alright, can you tell me why now?"
"Of course, as a merchant, I strictly follow the ethics of my occupation."
Is that so? You're the first person I've met with an evil title but still able to speak nicely.
"Well, to be honest, I just received this information this morning and initially thought it was a joke. But then I checked the bounty board and indeed saw the portraits of the young master and young miss Marshall hanging on it."
"Is that so? It seems that the other party is very aware of the whereabouts of the Marshall family members. After all, the first time they nearly succeeded in kidnapping Duke Marshall."
"Hehe~ yes, it seems like you're the one who saved them?"
"More or less. It's quite profitable to owe a favor to a noble."
"That's true~ Well~ I don't have such opportunities. Otherwise, my master would have expanded the store and soared to great heights, and I wouldn't have to cut parts from corpses every day anymore."
"...Haha, it sounds really tough."
Cutting parts from corpses? Can organs from dead people still be used?
Well, who knows, maybe that Doctor Muyue discovered some amazing magic or something.
Speaking of which, who took on that quest?
I don't know, after all, the reward is as high as 10,000 gold coins. I don't think anyone would be immune to that temptation.
It's really cheap. This is the price of nobles, huh?
"Ah la la, aren't you supposed to help the Marshall family?"
Miyua smiled.
"I'm just discussing matters. After all, it's true that the daily expenses of every noble can amount to hundreds or even thousands of gold coins. With just a little money, the Marshalls might suddenly pull out so much from their pockets and beat each other to death."
"Beating each other to death with money...haha, that's quite interesting. I guess that's why the Queen allowed you to enter and leave the elves' territory. You see, that guy might not kill people, but he does enjoy locking up humans who trespass and never letting them out."
"Well, I consider myself lucky to be able to come out, haha."
So, the Queen has this kind of hobby. We only experienced the prison, not the dungeon, which is quite fortunate.
Otherwise, I might have attempted a super jailbreak.
Although it wouldn't be impossible to escape, it might just result in a complete falling out with the elves.
That would be a shame, not being able to legally appreciate such magical creatures as the elves. What a waste that would be.
"Brother, did you just have some strange thoughts for a moment there, or was it just my imagination?"
"Huh? Stop making things up. I was just thinking about something serious."
"Oh, really?"
Looking at Oyado's slightly dissatisfied expression, I sighed helplessly.
Lately, it seems that Oyado has become more and more sensitive. Is it because her assassin skills are becoming more adapted?
That's quite terrifying. If there were any mind reading skills... it would be troublesome.
"Alright, it seems we've collected enough intelligence. I should take my companions and go back to protect the young master and miss Marshall. There are many people outside who are waiting for the bounty."
"Okay, then my little brother can stay here. Won't it be dangerous later?"
"Well..."
I looked at Kyuulia, who seemed shy to be held all the time.
I smiled and said, "Fine, you can stay with your sister here for now. I'll come back to see you when I have time."
"Okay, this is my contact number. If you need any information or organs, please contact me."
Saying that, she handed me a card.
Wow... she's really professional...
I took the card, and indeed, it had her name and a series of strange numbers on it.
Can communication devices chat now? Is it installed with QQ? Facebook? Or Skype?
Just kidding, how could that be? It's probably just a regular communication device.
"Alright, goodbye."
Leaving her small shop, I exchanged a glance with Oyado.
"Alright, let's go find Ms. Mary and the others."
"Brother, when will you hold me like Miyua sister holds Kyuulia all the time?"
"Um..."
I thought about it and directly lifted Oyado onto my shoulder.
"Ah, brother... this..."
"For now, let's do this. I'll make it up to you when we get home."
"Will I... be too heavy?"
"No, Oyado is very light, don't worry."
Although I said that, I have actually activated the skill points for increased strength.
"Let's go."
"Alright~"
