Chapter 70.1

Chapter 70: That time when we went to the humans continent to canvass and procure Last Part

TL: kizen

ED: Filip/Gecko

Even in my cabin, I was able to wake up at the usual time .

After listening to the cry of the seabirds and breathing in the refreshing sea breeze, I went up the deck where I found a lot of pirates rolling around . The deck floor was also covered in a certain sour-smelling dirty liquid .

I just pretended that I didnt see that and went to the dining room with a terrace where I had a light breakfast with some sweet tea as I leisurely passed the refreshing morning .

After that, I went to the guard station I was told to go yesterday . I was immediately accommodated when I presented the document but they paid me in large silver coins .

The pile of large silver coins formed a mountain There were probably around 80 coins there .

Uhm . Its going to be difficult for me to carry all of these so do you not have gold coins?

I apologize but we dont have the larger currencies on hand here so please just find a way to store it

Hmm . I understand . Well, I guess its fine since Im immediately going back to our ship after this but can I get someone to escort me back? This is still a significant amount of money after all

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide that . I truly apologize for that

I see . Well Our ship is only about five hundred paces away so it should be fine

I looked at our ship and estimated the distance as I said that .

I might be put in danger if anything happens Are you fine with that?

Uhm, if possible, we hope that wouldnt happen but

Your ship is just over there right? Ill watch out for you while standing at the entrance, that way it wont interfere with my work . Its already difficult enough as it is to look keep the pirate group in check after all

I understand . Ill do my best!1

As I said that, I took the large silver coins, packed them in my rucksack, then hugged it tightly in front of my chest as I ran back to the ship .

Captain . Captain

I was trying to wake up the captain who was lying down on the deck but he wouldnt get up so I decided to give him a light kick .

Y-yes!

This is the reward that we got for turning in the pirates yesterday . Please put it away in the storage room . Ill use some of it for negotiations so Ill take a few

I took ten coins then left to head to the slum-like area in the lower class district where the doctor I met yesterday resides .

Once I was there, I knocked on the door as you normally would but since nobody came out, I knocked even harder . There was still no answer even though I did that so I just decided to let myself in .

Excuse me . Im the demonkin that came here yesterday

Whos so damn noisy? Cant you let me sleep in peace? Ah, its you

He immediately changed his tone once he realized it was me . I wonder if I can expect a favorable reply?

I am here to hear your reply

That was unexpected . I didnt think he would agree after all .

what is it?

I havent been able to pay the rent for this place lately so can you pay it for me?

I see . How much rent do you owe?

As I said that, he raised his right hand with five fingers extended .

Is it five gold coins? If so, then thats impossible . This wasnt part of the agreement so

No . Thats not it . Its 5 large silvers

If thats the case then I should be able to pay it . Anyway, since we dont have a lot of people on the island, we dont trade using money yet . Because of that, youll be working without pay for a while

I dont mind

I took out 8 large silver coins from my wallet .

Lets just say that five of those coins are for your employment fee . Use the remaining three to buy the necessary tools and medicine youll need for work . Its fine to use it all up so please make sure you are properly prepared

O-okay

Is it not enough? Do you also have debt with the medicine wholesaler?

Thats not it . Theres no one to buy medicine here in the first place so I dont sell them

If thats the case then you have no debt with them . Thats good

I took out three more silver coins .

Please use this to fix your appearance . You dont look like a doctor after all . Cut your hair, get a clean shave, and buy clean clothes at the very least . I wouldnt mind if youre maintaining a beard but thats just stubble, isnt it?

got it

Next will be about our schedule . Like what I said yesterday, we will be departing tomorrow morning so please complete your preparations and have your tools on board before then . Let me know if you require assistance so that I can arrange for a few of the sailors to come and help you out . What will you be doing after this?

Im going to buy some sanitizing equipment and tools as well as a couple of boxes of bottled medicines . I cant carry all of those on my own so please have someone lend me a hand

I see . Ill arrange for some sailors to come here so please be ready to move out by then . Would five men be enough?

Y-yeah . That should be more than enough . Maybe too much even

Well then, I guess I should finally introduce myself . I am Caam . I look forward to working with you from now on

The names Antonio . Ill be in your care

Alright . Ill leave you be to finish up your preparations

Sure

After that, I hurriedly returned to the ship and doused the sailors with a Water Ballto wake them up since they were still lying on the deck due to being hungover .

I found a doctor . Hell be bringing his tools as well as a couple of boxes of bottled medicine along so I will need five people to go over there and help him carry it . Dont you worry though because Im not telling you to work for free . How about two silver a day? I think that should more than what people who do proper work earn in a day but how about it?

Ill go

Me too

I was able to immediately get volunteers but they looked unsteady because of their hangover .

Can you really do it? You still look unsteady . Youre going to be carrying bottles of medicine and medical equipment so it would end up being a waste if you drop them . Do you understand?

Yup

It seems like theyre not going to get themselves together if I dont give them some pep talk .

Get in line

Eh?

Just do it . Get in line

Because of the unusual situation they were in, the five sailors just did as they were told .

Once they were lined up, I lightly threw aWater ball at them .

Did that wake you up? Let me make myself clear . I need you to make sure that you do this task properly . You guys can read maps, right? I dont think theres going to be a problem since its just a simple diagram but heres a map to the doctors house in this town and ten silver coins for everyone . Now, do you guys think you can do that?

Yes sir!

Youre still too quiet . Once more

Sir, yes sir!

Alright . Operation start! Go, go, go!

As I said that, they all rushed out of the ship while they were still soaked . I guess thats fine since theyll be dry by the time they get to that place .

WIth this, Ive managed to get the staff we need . All thats left is the supplies for the island