Roaring Heroes Battle the Overlord (Ainz)

Chapter 36: Do You Feel Guilty?

Because Stella's timely treatment, the bleeding holes on Sean's shoulder were blocked, and his shattered scapula was also saved.

After the iron fist maid and insect maid retreated, Barrett and Stella hired an emergency carriage to take Sean to the best hospital in the city.

If Sean's arm was ruined, his life as an archer would lose its meaning. Fortunately, with doctors proficient in medical skills and Divine Magic treating him, he should be fine, and his arm should not have any lasting effects.

In the adventurer hall, EeDeChi stood alone at the counter, collecting the remaining half of the reward for completing the task.

Usually, during such moments involving monetary settlements, Barrett would never leave her side to prevent the unfamiliar team leader from being scammed.

But today, Barrett chose to visit Sean in the local clinic, seemingly not wanting to pay attention to her.

Probably because it was near noon, the adventurer hall was almost empty, and the receptionist was not at the counter, possibly out for lunch.

EeDeChi stood in the hall, pacing from time to time, feeling somewhat irritated. She tapped the oak counter with her fingers repeatedly, unsure if her irritation was due to the receptionist's absence or something else.

"Dear lady, what makes you so anxious that you're about to break the counter?" A steady and gentle voice sounded behind her, calming her anger.

EeDeChi turned around to find the speaker was the task's client—a refined old gentleman. He was still dressed in his elegant black tailcoat, walking lightly towards EeDeChi with a face full of humility, extending his arm for a handshake.

EeDeChi shook his hand, and said, not too kindly, "Your task was far more troublesome than expected!"

She stared at the number 300 above the old gentleman's head representing his Justice Value, with a hint of resentment in her tone, "Did you know something and didn't tell us?"

The old gentleman, Sebas Tian, made an apologetic gesture and said gently, "I didn't expect the task to be such a tough battle either. Your fight with the monsters nearly destroyed the entire manor, so the enemies you encountered must have been extremely powerful. By the way, how is the adventurer with the bow? He didn't look too well."

EeDeChi looked into the old gentleman's kind eyes and found genuine concern. She nodded and said, "Our cleric treated him in time. He should be... probably fine now." Her tone carried a hint of uncertainty.

"That's good to hear. I really don't want anyone to get hurt because of us." The old gentleman then took out a silver pendant inlaid with diamonds from the outer pocket of his coat.

The pendant lay in the old gentleman's broad palm, its tiny diamonds sparkling, with intricate and delicate engravings that shimmered brightly.

"What's this for?" EeDeChi asked, puzzled.

The old gentleman handed the silver pendant to EeDeChi. "I didn't have to come here personally, as the reward has already been given to the Adventurer's Guild to distribute. But as you said, the task's difficulty was far beyond our original expectations.

"So I want to give you this piece of jewelry as a token of our gratitude. This pendant is a precious family heirloom, once enchanted with a permanent High-tier magic by a great magician. It can protect the wearer and bring good fortune."

EeDeChi initially wanted to refuse, knowing that nothing but her own strength could protect her.

But thinking like Barrett, she realized that an adventurer wouldn't let any wealth slip through their fingers, even a copper coin fallen on a muddy road and run over by a carriage. So she accepted the silver pendant and thanked the old gentleman.