Chapter 98

Indeed, if Sean had only subdued Killian, he wouldn't have attracted the attention of the kingdom, and wouldn't have been rewarded directly by the kingdom.

At least, in the eyes of many, Shien was just a newbie Level-10 adventurer who was lucky enough to win Lily's favor and obtain a powerful magical instrument. That was how he managed to subdue Killian when he was careless.

This achievement gave others the impression that he could have done it himself. It was similar to the commoners who stumbled upon a ruin by chance. Being rewarded by the nobles of the territory was already a great stroke of luck. Such "good luck" wouldn't earn him the favor of the Kingdom, and he wouldn't be summoned and rewarded.

It was precisely because of this that Baylon and the others planned this secret mission. They wanted to escort Killian to the capital and receive a direct reward from the Kingdom.

Otherwise, Baylon could have left Killian to her family. She believed that with Murau's family's ability, they would be able to keep a level-77 Demons under control. Killian wouldn't have become a hot potato like this.

Moreover, if Baylon didn't have the slightest desire for profit, he could have asked for help from the surrounding towns.

When that happened, the nobles of the other towns in the same territory would surely pay attention to this matter and send reinforcements. That way, Lamaegion wouldn't have to worry about the threat of the Old Demons rescuing him.

However, Baylon was worried that the credit would be divided among the others. That was why she wanted to take the lead and rely on Lamaegion to solve the problem himself.

Lily had objected to this, but Baylon was stubborn and she couldn't do anything about it. She could only come up with a plan for Lamaegion, preparing for a rainy day and trying to eliminate all accidents and casualties.

But now, the situation had changed. Everyone else's efforts would be in vain, and the credit would go to Shien alone.

As long as Shien really worked with Lésia and used a large number of magical instruments to capture all the Old Demons, Shien would have to be noticed by the Kingdom even if he didn't want to.

To be able to come into contact with Lésia, help Lésia mass-produce such a powerful magical instrument, and take care of so many Old Demons criminals, including Beetho, who was more important than Killian, the Kingdom couldn't possibly ignore Shien, right?

At that time, Sean would definitely be summoned by the kingdom, and he would also get all the credit, including the subduing of Killian, which would be directly attributed to him.

If that happened, even if Baylon and the others successfully escorted Killian to the capital, they would only be accompanying him.

Moreover, because the Old Demons' attack and the pressure brought by the Old Demons would be focused on Lamaegion, they wouldn't notice Baylon and the others escorting Killian. Thus, Baylon and the others' secret mission would be completed without any risk and would be completed smoothly.

If that really happened, it would give people the impression that "I can do it too", and it would be completely unknown whether or not they would be able to obtain the reward.

So, Margray was the first to panic.

"Don't you dare do that!"

The young master of a noble family shouted without hesitation.

"Huh?" Shien blinked and asked in confusion, "Why?"

"Because … because …" Margray couldn't think of a reason, so he could only get more and more anxious. In the end, he said rudely, "Anyway, I won't allow you to do that!"

He didn't even care about reason.

On the other hand, Leon calmed down and thought for a moment before coming up with an explanation.

"Just like what Arliss and Vivian said just now, the risk is still too great." Leon seemed to be thinking for Shien's sake, and said earnestly, "No one can be sure that these magic tools will be able to deal with Beetho and the rest of the Old Demons. What if it really doesn't work?"

"That's … that's right!" Eudelia quickly agreed, "What Lord Leon said makes too much sense!"

Rather than saying that she agreed, it would be more accurate to say that she was infatuated with Leon. As long as it was Leon who said it, this sweet and naive young lady would agree without hesitation.

"… I also don't think it's appropriate." Baylon was silent for a moment, then looked at Shien and said, "We can forget about it, but we can't let the citizens of Lamaegion take the risk with us. If something really happens, we will be the ones to blame. So, I don't agree to do this."

It seemed that this knight leader was going to do everything in his power to deny this matter from happening.

"Ah, what should we do?" Shien seemed very disappointed. "Then won't my magic tools be completely useless?"

"How can that be?" Baylon's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately said, "Actually, you can hand over the magic tools to us, and we will continue carrying out the secret mission according to the original plan. However, we will have to get President Lily to leak the information about the escort in advance, so that the people of the Old Demons will immediately turn around and find us. That way, we will be able to catch all the people of the Old Demons in one fell swoop, right?"

Hearing Baylon's words, the rest of them also had an idea, and instantly understood Baylon's plan.

"This …"

Vivian, Tierre, Lumia, Merica, and the others frowned.

They could also see that Baylon and the others were ready to fight for credit again, so that the mission that was supposed to be Shien's glory would be shared by everyone.

Although if they stayed in Lamageion and waited for the people of the Old Demons to walk into the trap, they would still be able to share the credit. But if they did that, the incident would become an anecdote of "Shien and Lésia working together to mass-produce powerful magic tools, distribute them to everyone in Lamageion, and gather the power of the entire town to resist the attack of the Old Demons".

And if they continued according to the original plan, it would become an incident of "the secret mission team led by Baylon Murau lured the people of the Old Demons away, and gathered the power of everyone in the team to resist the Old Demons".

Comparing the two, there was no doubt that the latter was more outstanding. It would be able to receive the full attention of the kingdom, and it would also be able to minimize Shien's personal achievements and highlight the others.

As long as the form and comparison were changed, the result would be completely different.

That was Baylon's plan.

At that moment, Leon, Eudilis, and Margray spoke up one after another.

"I think this is a very good idea."

"This will also ensure the safety of the town, right?"

"If you hear me, then hand over the magic tools!"

One of the three smiled without malice, one nodded repeatedly, and the last one was even more impolite. They completely did not notice the faint smile in Shien's eyes.

Of course, on the surface, Shien still looked like he was in a difficult position.

"I don't mind, but these magic tools are after all only prototype products. They need to fulfill very strict conditions before they can be used successfully. I don't know if everyone can …"

Before he could finish his sentence, Baylon had already made the final decision.

"Don't worry, we are all knights and adventurers. No matter how difficult the magic tools are, we will be able to use them successfully."

As she said this, Baylon had another thought in her mind.

(If a new adventurer at level 10 can use it successfully, how can we not?)

That's it.

The others seemed to think the same way, and one or two of them pledged their support.

"Then … Alright …"

Shien still looked like he was in a difficult position. In the end, he nodded 'helplessly', causing everyone to laugh.

Only Vivian and Tierre looked at each other.

(What is he trying to do?)

(Why do I feel like these guys are in trouble …)

That was what the two of them thought.

And so, the matter was settled.

Not long after, the group reassembled and finally escorted Killian away from Ramigion.

Lily also knew about the matter, and after a period of silence, she agreed to the matter.

Shien, who was following behind the caravan, could not help but recall the words that Lily had helplessly tossed at him before they left.

"Don't go overboard."

Recalling this sentence, Shien muttered in his heart.

"That I can't guarantee."

Since we're going to go overboard, we should go overboard, right?

Shien laughed.