lv 1 skeleton

chapter 36

When we returned to Gartmar, there was a large crowd of people, waiting to welcome us. As it was nearing the end of the month, all the locals from the nearby coal villages had arrived to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the market. Now however, they were out on the street, waiting to welcome their savior which had solved their greatest problem, the Goblin King.

"Our city officials, guild masters and citizens all welcome our hero, Gaspard!"

The streets were teeming with people, eager to get a look at the hero. The city bureaucrats were standing respectfully, joined by the guilds which were led by the Adventurer's guild standing in front.

"Ugh... this feels troublesome, why are there so many people gathered?"

"Gaspard, it's easy, just give them a small wave."

Tyr came over and gave me some wise counsel.

"Thanks"

Whoooaaaa!

Although I had simply waved my hand, the crowd erupted into a cheer. We enjoyed a warm welcome as we were escorted towards the Adventurer's guild, like a conquering General that had returned home.

"Please accept this certificate, if you visit the Temple and show them this, you can upgrade your rank.

The clerk in the Guild bowed deeply and thanked me for my great deeds.

"Well... it was just a Quest."

"No, my family lived in one of the coal mining villages that suffered at the hands of the Goblin King. After defeating the noble's army, none would dare find trouble for him and his reign of terror spread. Also, people were considering joining the Elves' Quest, so our city was truly concerned. The reward amount didn't match the difficulty of the quest, so none would accept it. If it had not been for you, sir Gaspard, many more would have died. Please accept this small gratitude."

After rejecting her many times I finally caved and accepted.

"Gaspard, I don't even care about the prize money, next time if there is another opportunity, let's adventure together once more."

"Yes I had forgotten the reason I had become an adventurer. But having felt all the cheering from those crowds, I regained my motivation. Don't forget about us for the next quest, you're our Captain!"

"Captain?"

I repeated the title.

"We've decided to call you Captain Gaspard!"

"Yes! The Captain!"

"Call us anytime, regardless of how much gold, we'll show up!"

"I don't mind losing a leg if it's for the Captain!"

The Adventurers who had joined me were bathing in the ecstasy of the Town's warm welcome.

"Please say a word to the men."

Kishande came over and whispered in my ear with a small wink.

'Should I make speech?'

"Okay well, we might be stupid, but we're less stupid than that Goblin King, we've won and survived!"

"To winning!"

Everyone was shouting within the Guild hall.

"I'll invite you to dinner tonight, let's eat together..."

"No! We'll invite you!"

"Yes, let's, didn't we just receive a large sum from the Guild."

That was a lie, their reward was only 50 silvers per person, it was barely more than a regular quest.