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EP.71 [We Should Have Sex After Six Days Apart]
"Please come in, Commander! And Assault Captain!"
"Welcome, welcome! Hahaha!"
As Eugene and Jeanne entered the warehouse, the senior members of the Red Fox Mercenary Group already seated there greeted them.
"Is the chair too big for you, Priscilla? I can replace it if you want."
"It's fine, Commander. What I'd really like is for you to make not just fruit juice but also vegetable juice. Slurp!"
"Alright, I'll do that, Priscilla."
Jeanne approached Priscilla, who was sitting in a large chair like a child, and took care of her. It was slightly past noon, and Priscilla was drinking fruit juice for lunch. She made a request to Jeanne, which was one of the conditions for her joining the Red Fox Mercenary Group. However, the alchemy-enhanced drums needed to maintain the freshness of the juices were expensive, so Jeanne promised to fulfill this request when the group's financial situation improved.
"Nice to see you, Priscilla."
"Hi, clumsy Assault Captain."
Eugene, recognized as a sword user in the group since the last quest, was seated next to Priscilla. He offered her a warm greeting, but Priscilla merely acknowledged it with a slight wave of her hand.
"Did you travel during your break?"
"Yeah, I just went around nearby places quickly."
Eugene and Priscilla chatted lightly. After completing a quest, members usually take a few days to a fortnight of personal time to rest their nerves, which can become sharp from risking their lives. This break was also given to the Red Fox Mercenary Group over the past year and a half. During this time, Priscilla's activity was traveling, not because she needed mental health management as an elf, but because it was her leisurely hobby.
"Now, let me explain why we couldn't give you a long break."
Jeanne began the meeting. Originally, a quest like this should have earned them a fortnight's break, but since they completed it quickly, Jeanne made the current decision.
"Our Red Fox Mercenary Group has achieved a plus rating!"
Besides rest, there are elements that help manage the mental health of members, such as appropriate compensation. Jeanne officially announced to her members that the group had achieved a plus rating.
"Oh! The guild has really made a decision! What a wonderful time!"
"Wow! Does this mean we're becoming a plus, like a bronze plus?"
The members of the Red Fox Mercenary Group were overjoyed and couldn't hide their excitement. Ivan, a former bronze-level mercenary, had his eyes wide with surprise, and Peter, the quartermaster, kept verifying the news.
"Here's the appointment letter; please check it."
Whoosh!
"Oooh!"
Jeanne maintained her dignity as commander and placed the plus-level certification on the meeting table. Her tone rose slightly as she saw her members' reactions.
"Red Fox Mercenary Group! Commander Jeanne Oblein! It's written right here! It's confirmed, haha!"
"Wow, this means our individual shares will increase too! My decision to become a mercenary was right after all!"
Thomas, who had already seen the documents, played the role of a cheerleader, loudly sharing the news with his colleagues. Sophia, the secular priest, placed her large breasts on the table, clearly satisfied.
The appointment letter stated that the ratio of quest rewards distributed between the guild and the mercenaries had doubled from 7:3 to 4:6. While this ratio might not leave much for larger mercenary groups, it was beneficial for the Red Fox Mercenary Group, which had about 30 members, including laborers.
"Wow... it's truly moving. I started my mercenary life wondering if I could ever surpass the bronze level, but now we've achieved a plus rating, which is even harder than blackstone..."
Marie was on the verge of tears, overwhelmed with emotion. Both Marie and Thomas grew up in underdeveloped villages, not slums or underground cities. For talented individuals from such places, there are two paths: pursuing wealth or honor. Marie chose the latter.
However, in the macho culture of the Fedon continent, female mercenaries can only gain recognition if they have elite-level talent. Achieving a plus rating is a rare level that changes how others perceive them, making Marie extremely happy.
"What does the plus rating mean for Priscilla?"
"The possibility of performing external quests increases, so when we do those quests, it will feel like traveling. I'm already looking forward to it. Slurp! That's what makes quests enjoyable."
Eugene's sudden question received a clear answer from Priscilla. A plus-rated mercenary group is a mark of excellence and efficiency, making them desirable partners for knight orders and other top-tier groups. This means they'll have fewer unnecessary conflicts and better communication. The quests they undertake often involve big missions in remote areas like deserts, plains, and cliffs, which suits Priscilla's love for travel.
"Actually, there are noble knight orders and higher-level mercenary groups asking for our profiles. We might receive collaboration requests soon."
Thomas, effectively Jeanne's secretary, shared some fresh gossip he had heard while visiting the guild.
"Commander, do you have anything else to say?"
Ivan, the group's advisor, asked Jeanne if there were any additional announcements in a cautious tone.
"No, Ivan. The rest can be handled gradually."
Jeanne smiled warmly, understanding Ivan's concern.
"Then! Let's celebrate this good day! Our Red Fox Mercenary Group has achieved the difficult plus level! Today, I, Ivan, will make sure you all eat well! Since it's just past noon, let's start with meat! Hahaha!"
The members cheered, and Ivan declared a full-course feast to celebrate. Marie raised her thumbs in excitement, and Peter jokingly said he was ready to die for Ivan.
"Are the commander and assault captain not leaving yet?"
As the members began to head out to a meat specialty restaurant, Marie noticed that Eugene and Jeanne weren't moving. They avoided the D'Gole tavern to resist the temptation of daytime drinking, another rule set by Jeanne.
Marie approached them, and Jeanne explained that they would join later after having a private conversation.
"Okay, let's go first, Marie. The commander and I will join after discussing something."
Marie seemed to understand Jeanne's intention, but Eugene remained unaware.
"Does Marie know why Jeanne is leaving us behind?"
Meanwhile, Eugene thought that perhaps they weren't staying behind for sex, given Jeanne's serious expression.
"Actually, Eugene, I didn't tell the guild about your demonic traits related to the Crimson Sorcerer."
Jeanne had arranged this private time to discuss something confidential with Eugene. The key issues with Eugene were his becoming a sword expert at 21 and having demonic blood. His sword expertise wouldn't be easily discovered unless his opponents were powerful mental ability users like Charlotte or Elizabeth. However, his demonic blood was more problematic, as it could raise suspicions about how they easily defeated the Crimson Sorcerer.
"If other parties get involved in the investigation, we'll need to be prepared."
Jeanne mentioned that entities like the Imperial Knights or the Sophists might intervene. She was determined to protect Eugene at all costs.
"Hmm, same here. Since we've chosen this path, if things get complicated, we'll have to be ready to turn the country upside down."
Eugene remained silent but shared Jeanne's determination. He had once considered leaving to protect the women of Oblein, but now he was ready to fight alongside them.
"And also, White Lily's Kyle and Kashim are targeting you. It's not a significant threat, but I thought it was worth mentioning."
Jeanne stood up to join the others after sharing this additional information.
"Is that all?"
Eugene sensed the implication and approached Jeanne from behind, embracing her trained yet voluptuous body.
"Shouldn't we have sex? Are you sane, wasting this time alone like this?"
Indeed, after six days apart, it was only natural to have sex.
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