lv 1 skeleton

chapter 34

It was the morning of our departure, and 30 adventurers had gathered before the Guild, waiting for Tyr to begin his speech.

"Well listen up now you imbeciles, If there is one thing that's true in this world it's that you're all just as stupid as me. Just how stupid are we to purposely go to a place where monsters feed on humans. If you think us stupid people can make a difference in this world, then that's the real stupidity. Anyways the world won't change, we know that already but we'll still go! Right? It's because we're stupid!"

From the back of the crowd an old man cried out.

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about, how could we possibly be as stupid as you? "Let's follow our expedition leader!"

"Hurrah!"

Tyr's speech was truly inspiring. It might be that nobody would remember our sacrifices. We were putting our lives on the line for what? Money and experience points, if we died none of these would matter. Hell, even if we succeed, it would just be another level up.

Still, I had something to say to this rowdy bunch. Speaking out in a low, but powerful voice, I addressed the adventurers before me that had just learned that they were stupid.

"While this may not go down in history as some epic battle to write poems about. Many lives will be saved and those involved will surely appreciate our self-sacrifice. Just this is a sufficient justification, so let's go ahead and take up this wonderful challenge!"

"Yes!!!"

The crowd cheered in unison, brimming with energy. It had only gone so well thanks to Tyr's opening speech, I was becoming even more interested in this Tyr fellow.

"Tyr, Thank you for the wonderful speech."

"Oh please, it was nothing compared to Gaspard's speech, It made my heart pound and proud to be a man."

We officially set off, Tyr had prepared horses to increase our marching speed and ensure the troops arrived to battle well rested. As we travelled, Kishande, Miranda and Ashe worried that the other adventurers would have heard the rumours about them, and thought them as unclean. But it couldn't have been further from the truth as they would often sit around the campfire exchanging stories.

"Ladies, do you know what I've always been wondering? How great must Gaspard's stamina be to be able to satisfy three women every night!"

"Hey stop it! Nonono! "

"Ahahahaha! But on the other hand, Gaspard's manhood must have some problem as he always tries to keep his distance from you girls ."

"Right! You don't need to mention how strange he is. Despite sharing the same bed for so long, he's never once seen us as women!"

Miranda and Ashe were truly drunk, and oversharing with the other adventurers.

"Enough Miranda, you're always getting drunk, when are you going to grow up, go to sleep!"

The party-pooper Kishande had arrived and Miranda headed off to bed to avoid any further scolding. Ashe however, continued talking.

"Meeting Gaspard has been the greatest blessing from the Goddess. There's a saying, only after having experienced misfortune would you know what true happiness is."

When Ashe gets drunk her speeches would become even more religious and philosophical. It was a bit annoying to endure, but when she would start speaking like that, we knew she could not last long and would soon fall asleep. Finally, Kishande dragged her back to her sleeping bag and the party was over as everyone headed off to get a good night's rest.