When they returned to the port, it was already late at night.
"You really don't want this fish?" Old Man Guajama asked the two of them.
"You can keep it. The bounty is enough for us," Demon King said.
"Achoo!!"
Lena, who was beside him, sneezed. Their bodies were still wet, and they might catch a cold if they were exposed to the sea breeze.
"Alright then, wait a moment." Saying so, the old man took out an iron box wrapped in a white bag from the fishing boat. There were some wrinkled money and some fishing hooks inside. He took out a yellow coin with the guild emblem, then wiped it with a wet cloth and said to the coin, "I, Guajama, admit that the bounty has been completed."
As soon as he said so, the yellow coin suddenly changed color and became a red coin.
"Here, you'll need this when you collect the bounty," he said.
This was a measure the guild took to prevent adventurers from scamming the bounty, so it was still somewhat useful.
After taking the coin and saying goodbye to the old man, the two of them left the port and went straight back to the hotel.
The Flying Fish Hotel's signboard was flashing, as if there was a problem again. At this time, a homeless man was sitting in front of the door with a bottle of wine in his hand. He looked at the two of them with his cloudy eyes. The Demon King and Achoo were about to ignore him and walk past him.
"You guys encountered a storm, right? Did you see them?" He suddenly opened his mouth and spoke, scaring Reina.
"Who are they?"
The Demon King was a little interested.
"Who are they? Hehe, if you see them, you won't believe me even if I tell you. "
Ding dong!
At this time, the hotel's door was opened. The person who opened the door was neither the Demon King nor Reina, but Elena.
"I heard the sound, it really is you. That's great, you're safe. I heard that you went out to sea with Grandpa Guajama," she said anxiously. She said anxiously. Seeing that the two of them were drenched, she hurriedly let them in and lent them towels from the hotel. She also made some hot tea while she was at it.
At this time, the two of them changed their clothes and sat in the guest area of the hotel. The master and disciple held a cup and shivered from time to time.
"Today's storm was too sudden, many fishing boats that didn't remember to come into the port were overturned. Fortunately, this storm didn't last long, so there were no casualties. You're very lucky to be able to come back safely," Elena said while pouring tea.
"Ah! Yes, yes. "The Demon King scratched his head and said awkwardly.
"We've conquered the storm, and rode the waves! Oh, by the way, this morning, I caught a big fish, "Reina said exaggeratedly.
"No one can conquer the storm," the homeless man said, shaking his head. He had entered the room at some point in time.
"So, did you see that fish?" he asked again.
"Dad! Don't be like this, I'm really angry. "Elena suddenly shouted at him.
"What!!" The master and disciple were shocked. They didn't expect this tramp to be Elena's father.
"A fish with six fins that will only appear in the storm. It will save the people swallowed by the storm," the tramp continued.
"That's just a legend," Elena retorted.
"No, that's not a legend. I've seen it with my own eyes. Guajama has seen it too. I also know that it's the guardian of the deep sea tribe! I've been to their residence. It's at the bottom of the sea!! "
"Enough, stop talking nonsense!" Elena painfully covered her ears and squatted on the ground.
The master and disciple didn't know what to do.
"It's all because of your nonsense. Do you know how many people laugh at me and my mother? Do you know how the people in the city see us? Our hotel is going to be finished. Why can't you wake up?"
Elena squatted on the ground, closed her eyes, and buried her face in her knees.
"Then why can't you believe me?" the tramp said and walked out of the hotel. After a while, the sound of bottles breaking could be heard.
… …
The next morning, Elena returned to her original state. The three of them went to the guild together.
Compared to the day before yesterday, the conversation was much less, and the atmosphere had also become awkward. Even Lina was much quieter, maintaining a look of worry on her face the entire time.
"Sigh!! You guys actually completed that quest! I didn't expect it, "Elena said as she looked at the red coin with her eyes wide open.
"Actually, we saw it yesterday …" Reina was about to say that fish when the Demon King suddenly covered her mouth.
"Hm??"
Elena tilted her head and looked at the two of them in confusion.
"It's fine."
The Demon King said.
Elena didn't understand, but she didn't ask anything. She directly pushed open the door of the guild and walked in.
"Master, why didn't you tell her that I saw that strange fish?" Reina looked up and asked her master.
"I think it's better not to tell her."
"Why?"
"Can you prove that you saw it?"
The Demon King's words made Reina frown.
At this time, they suddenly heard a noise coming from the guild.
"Emergency!! We're issuing a three-star reward for the search and rescue of the Abels!! Everyone, there's no limit to this reward! "
That was the voice of the vice president. This big reward was posted in the middle of the notice board, covering the other rewards. This meant that it was an emergency reward.
"Abels? That's the investigation ship that the guild and the Ophiuchi Empire sent? "
"Isn't there a lot of Crimson Red Adventurers on that ship? How did something happen? "
"Sigh!! Wait, I remember Boerfu was also on that ship … "
After that, everyone was silent. The adventurers quietly turned their heads and looked at Elena.
The Boerfu they were talking about was Elena's boyfriend. The two seemed to be engaged.
Elena's expression froze. She hurriedly ran to the notice board and read the description without missing a word.
At this time, the Demon King and his disciple quietly walked over.
"Why would something happen all of a sudden? Did the Demon King's Army really come from the sea?"
"What nonsense! It's obviously because of the storm last night! "
After hearing the adventurers' conversation, the Demon King's heart sank.
"It's okay. He's just missing. Maybe there's magic interference and we can't contact him." Elena suddenly said. The others didn't dare to respond.
"Okay, let's get to work. Whoever wants to take this mission, sign up with me. The reward this time is very good." She smiled and said to everyone.
However, the atmosphere was still very heavy.
"Sorry, Elena. Uh, I was a little injured when I went out to sea a few times, so …"
"It's okay. Take care of yourself."
"My wife might give birth in a few days …"
To the Demon King's surprise, no one was willing to take the reward this time. In a guild of forty to fifty people, there were less than ten people who wanted to take this mission.
"Master."
Reina turned to look at the Demon King. Her eyes said everything.
"I know. I'm planning to do it." The Demon King replied.
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