The Value of Albert
In the inn, the six of them sat there without saying a word. Their expressions were not good. Although the Stars Mercenary Group did not have many members for many years, they had gone through many storms. Today, they had capsized in this small river. It was so tragic. One had his money stolen, one had been held hostage, and one had lost a duel.
"Everyone, tell me what happened today.”As the leader, Winst was the first to break the silence.
"Guild Leader, I'm sorry. Everything that happened today was because of me. If it wasn't for my gluttony, I wouldn't have…" Avril was in low spirits. Because of her, she had implicated the leader and Catherine, and even embarrassed the mercenary group. She was very sad.
" Avril, this isn't your fault. Don't think about what would have happened if it hadn't happened…" Brad consoled Avril.
"Brad is right. I'm asking everyone to talk about this matter not to fantasize about something that didn't happen, but to discuss what it has brought us.”Captain Winst said.
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"Does everyone have anything to say? Then let me tell you." Winst concluded when he saw the members lowering their heads and not saying anything.
"First of all, what I want to say is that your current state makes me feel very sad. We are all elites, but look at your current state. Even a pile of dog poop on the road is more energetic than you. Raise your heads. It's not scary to lose. What's scary is that you don't learn from your failure, but sink into it.”
Hearing their regiment commander's words, everyone felt ashamed. That's right, no one's life was smooth sailing. If you want to succeed to the end, you have to learn to learn from your failures.
"Captain, we understand."
"Okay, then let's discuss today's matter. Whoever has an idea can say it first.”
"Captain, I think we underestimated our enemy today. We thought that he didn't know battle energy magic, so we treated him as someone who didn't have any combat power. As a result, Catherine was captured.”Brad thought for a moment and said his thoughts.
"Yes, it's good that this happened. After all, we lost to that kid. Our actual losses weren't great. If it was in battle, it would be a big matter of death and injury.”Will added after Brad.
"Yes... That... If I had reacted faster, it wouldn't have happened…" Catherine said with a red face.
"What do Babasa and Avril think?”Winst asked them with a smile.
"Hehe, Guild Leader, whatever you say is good. I don't understand this kind of thing.”Babasa smiled honestly as usual.
"Guild Leader, I don't have any more ideas. What Brad and the others said is very good.”
"Yes, everyone is right. The mistake we made in this matter is a warning that we should take note of in the future.”Winst was very satisfied with everyone's performance.
"One more question. What do you think of Albert?”
"That pervert, I wish I could kill him.”Avril said through gritted teeth.
"That... I'll remember the pervert first. I'm asking about something else.”Winst was sweating profusely. (Albert is crying out in grievance…)
"That kid is called Mad Albert, he is really not wrong. He is always fighting for his life.”Brad said as he recalled what happened today.
"Yes, people who are ruthless to others are not scary, but those who are ruthless to themselves are scary.”Winst agreed with Abel's ruthlessness.
"Your reflexes are not bad, be it your movements or thoughts.”Will said.
" Yes, dodging Will's attack, holding Catherine hostage, his paranoia when negotiating with us, and the way he attacked during the final duel all showed his value as a warrior, even though he isn't a warrior yet.”Winst praised Abel's fighting talent, thinking ability, and unyielding fighting spirit.
"That kid's physical fitness isn't bad. After taking three hits from the leader, he still has the strength to attack.”Babasa actually praised Abel as well.
"But that brat is despicable enough. He doesn't have the dignity of a martial artist. To him, taking hostages is normal behavior.”Avril was still angry about Abel holding Catherine hostage.
"Despicable and insidious, you have to look at it from another perspective. He treats us like this because we are standing on the opposite side of him.”Winst asked with a smile.
"Captain, from your tone, could it be that you want to recruit him into our mercenary group?”Brad was the quickest to react, and he found out his motive when he combined it with the discussion about Abel.
"I do have this plan. I don't know what you guys think.”Winst did not deny it.
"Objection. That pervert will cause trouble for me and Sister Catherine.”Avril was the first to object.
"Avril, he really didn't mean to do that. Can you put it aside for now?”Winst also felt helpless towards Avril.
"Captain, he doesn't know battle energy yet." Will said the key point.
"Yes, I know, but he's still a child. He looks very talented in combat. He just started a few years later than the average person. As long as he works hard, he'll catch up very quickly.”It seemed like Winst had this idea long ago, so he answered Will's question without hesitation.
"Hehe, if Guild Leader wants to train him, then leave him to me. It's been a long time since I've encountered such a good toy.”Babasa never objected to Winst's opinions.
"What do Brad and Catherine think?”
"It seems like we're saying all this on our own accord. Guild Leader, are you sure he'll join us?”Brad pointed out another key point.
"It shouldn't be a problem. After all, his current life isn't that good. Why wouldn't he change if he could?”Although Winst said so, he wasn't sure. Who knew if that kid still hated them?
"That... I have no objections…" Catherine answered shyly.
"Alright, then everyone rest early tonight. Tomorrow, we'll go to his house to discuss it with him.”
The next day, the sun was still shining brightly. The members of Stars Mercenary Corps got up early and headed to Abel's house after breakfast.
"Brad, are you sure this is the right path? Why did all the houses in the slums look the same?”After walking for half a day, Babasa couldn't help but ask.
"Babasa, only someone with your IQ would think that everything is the same, but there are differences.”Brad was annoyed that Babasa had no confidence in him.
"I don't understand. With Will, the Thief, around, why did you have to lead the way, Brad?”Avril asked curiously.
"Will is suffering from hemorrhoids. It's inconvenient for him to walk.”Brad replied casually.
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"Your shamelessness isn't inferior to Albert's.”In the end, Captain Winst made the most incisive conclusion.
At this moment, our main character, Albert, had just finished his meditation. He stood up with two dark circles under his eyes and was ready to go out to look for food.
"Oh, that delinquent uncle is really ruthless. After being hit by him a few times, it actually hurt for the entire night. Could it be that his internal organs are injured?”Abel complained as he walked out. As soon as he opened the door, he saw a huge mountain standing in front of him. He looked up and saw that Babasa's bald head reflected the sunlight.
Aber's right leg moved behind Babasa, and his elbow hit him. The unprepared Babasa fell backward. Aber took advantage of the momentum to dash out from his side. He glanced around and ran straight towards Catherine.
However, his luck wasn't so good this time. Before he could reach Catherine, he saw Will standing in front of her in a flash. Abel reacted quickly. Seeing that he couldn't do it, he wanted to run away. Sadly, Winst was on his left, while Avril and Brad stood on his right. Babasa had also stood up behind him.
"Good morning, everyone. What's the matter today?”Seeing that there was no hope of escaping, Abel immediately put on a harmless smile and greeted him, completely forgetting that he had just defeated Babasa and failed to kidnap Catherine.
"Good morning, Albert. It's hard for you to smile so gently under such circumstances. You're really thick-skinned.”Winst also smiled and greeted him.
"Hehe, my ability is far inferior to Uncle's. After all, I've never done anything that goes against my promise.”Abel laughed mockingly at Winst.
"Is that so? I didn't realize it, Albert. You're just too humble.”Winst pretended not to hear Abel's sarcasm.
"Alright, enough nonsense. What do you want to do today? He was so angry from yesterday's incident that he wanted to silence her today?”Abel's smile disappeared and he said coldly.
"What's wrong? Had the game of nonsense ended so quickly? Abel, you're still too impatient.”Winst continued to tease him.
"I want to chat more with Uncle, but the situation is not up to me. Now that my little life is gone, how can I have the time to chat?”
"I don't think so. I think you have a long life ahead of you.”
"What do you mean?"
"Alright, Abel, you don't have to be so cautious anymore. We're not here to cause you trouble today.”Winst said seriously.
"Oh? That's strange. He's not looking for trouble with me? Then what's there to miss in this poor place?”Abel did not believe him.
"If I really want to kill you, do you think it's useful no matter how vigilant you are now? Even if you want to kidnap another person to die with you, it doesn't seem possible, right?”
"Alright, you win. Uncle, tell me, why are you here today?”
"Hehe, that's right. We have to learn to live in harmony. Why? Aren't you going to invite us in?"
"As long as you don't mind, come in.”After saying that, Abel went around Babasa and entered the house. At this point, he didn't want to run anymore, because he knew that he didn't have the ability to escape from these people.
"Don't worry about that. We mercenaries aren't that picky.”Winst and the others followed him into the hut.
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