Adventurer of Many Professions-Chapter 156: Commission Reward!

The auditor's eyebrows lifted slightly in interest. "Oh? Two commissions at once?"

Raymond reached into his satchel and pulled out a second authorization letter. He carefully handed it over.

The auditor accepted it, unfolded the parchment, and began scanning through the details.

Commission Report: Material Collection - Red-Eyed Crow Parts

• Objective: Collect the sharp beaks and claws of at least ten Red-Eyed Crows.

• Habitat Information: Red-Eyed Crows are cave dwellers, typically found in dark, secluded locations within the Sigla Forest.

• Reward: 5 silver coins per beak, 6 silver coins per pair of claws.

• Time Limit: Three days.

• Client: Mr. Greytor, owner of Greytor's Weapon Shop.

• Commission Level: Black Iron.

Unlike the first commission, this one lacked a signature or an official count. That was normal for material collection requests, instead of the client verifying the completion, the guild itself handled the inspection.

Raymond reached into his backpack, pulling out a burlap sack and setting it onto the inspection tray beside the auditor. The bag gave a dull clink as the rough, jagged remains of the Red-Eyed Crows shifted inside.

The auditor untied the sack and peered inside, eyes scanning over the collected beaks and claws. He gave a small nod.

"Looks good. We'll conduct a proper count and quality check after we finish the report." He tied the bag shut and turned back to business.

"Now then," he continued, adjusting his posture. "Who will be giving the detailed report on the completion of these commissions?"

Raymond stepped forward, meeting the auditor's gaze without hesitation.

"I'm the team captain," he said firmly. "I'll go first."

Raymond began his account of how they arrived in Budak Village via carriage and proceeded with their mission.

He described how he carefully avoided the Red-Eyed Crows' watchful gaze and sneaked into the occupied house. Of course, he omitted the part about using his 'Disguise' skill, instead framing it as a well-planned infiltration.

"Once inside, I disguised myself to avoid being detected by the returning Red-Eyed Crows. When the leader entered, I struck with a surprise attack, making it cry out in pain to draw the attention of the others outside."

The Polygraph Crystal remained silent.

It wasn't a lie, he had disguised himself.

Raymond then explained why he didn't immediately kill the leader of the Red-Eyed Crows, but instead chose to cripple it first by cutting off its wing.

"I knew that if I killed it instantly, the other crows might flee instead of attacking us head-on. But by injuring it, I forced it to cry out, making the others react in panic, which made them easier targets for my team."

He paused, then added, "I'm mentioning this now because I know the guild would ask why I didn't just finish it off in one strike."

The auditor nodded approvingly, appreciating the foresight.

Standing nearby, Arya, Sylph, and Lorene exchanged surprised glances.

Raymond hadn't explained this back in Budak Village.

Arya, in particular, felt a rush of warmth. She recalled how the Red-Eyed Crow she had shot had dodged her first arrow, but panicked upon hearing its leader's cry, allowing her to land the second shot.

"So that's why... Raymond was thinking about our success even while fighting on his own. No wonder he wanted us to learn close combat, he noticed our vulnerabilities long before we did."

Sylph and Lorene didn't speak, but their subtle smiles showed they felt the same way.

Raymond continued, explaining how he quickly dispatched the remaining four Red-Eyed Crows after that, how he waited anxiously for Arya and the others, and how the village chief later provided the collected beaks and claws.

The auditor listened carefully, occasionally asking clarifying questions, which Raymond answered concisely.

When it was clear there were no contradictions and the Polygraph Crystal remained inactive, the auditor gave a small nod.

"Alright, no issues here."

Then he turned to the others.

"Who's next?"

Sylph, Lorene, and Arya's Reports

Sylph stepped forward first. "I'll go."

Her story largely matched Raymond's account until they separated. Then she described how they hid in the sheep shed on the hillside, observing the Red-Eyed Crows' movements before launching their attack.

"Once I had them where I wanted them, I cast Explosion Magic and took out five of them in an instant."

She recounted how Arya had taken down two of the crows with her bow, and how Lorene had provided support during the battle.

Lorene followed with a similar explanation, and by the time it was Arya's turn, she felt far more confident.

Her first commission report had seemed daunting at first, but now it felt natural to simply recount her experience.

When she finished, the auditor asked her a few clarifying questions, but nothing the Polygraph Crystal reacted to.

At last, the guild official nodded. "That concludes your report."

With the mission report completed, the auditor moved on to the next step: verifying the Red-Eyed Crow beaks and claws.

He opened the burlap sack Raymond had provided and counted each item carefully.

Total collected materials:

• 12 beaks

• 23 claws

The guild's payout for materials was:

• 5 silver coins per beak → 12 beaks = 60 silver coins

• 6 silver coins per pair of claws → 11 full sets + 1 extra claw = 69 silver coins

• Total (Materials Commission): 1 gold coin, 29 silver coins

For the Red-Eyed Crow extermination:

• 10 silver coins per confirmed kill

• 12 kills = 1 gold coin, 20 silver coins

Final Reward (Both Commissions):

• 2 gold coins, 49 silver coins

The auditor set aside their earnings, officially marking the commission as complete.

"Well done," he said, "Both commissions have been successfully verified. You may collect your rewards at the guild's financial counter."

With their mission formally closed, Raymond and his team exchanged glances, one step closer to their next adventure.

Although the leader of the Red-Eyed Crows was noticeably stronger than the others; boasting larger beaks, sharper claws, and greater resilience, the reward remained the same.

The commission had not specified additional compensation for eliminating a stronger variant, so despite the extra effort involved in defeating the leader, it was counted as just another Red-Eyed Crow.

The auditor, seemingly unfazed by the discrepancy, pushed a small leather pouch across the table.

"This is your commission reward."

Inside, two gold coins and forty-nine silver coins glimmered under the guild's lantern light.

Raymond took the pouch, weighing it briefly in his palm before securing it in his purse.

The auditor smiled and gave a final nod. "Well done, everyone. Your commission report is now officially complete."

"Thank you," Raymond and the others responded, each nodding in appreciation.

Outside the Report Room

As soon as the report room doors shut behind them, Arya let out a long, dramatic sigh of relief.

"Ah! It's finally over!"

She stretched her arms above her head, feeling the tension melt away. "I thought this whole process would be way more complicated, but it turned out to be pretty simple."

Sylph laughed. "Haha… That's because the real challenge isn't in the report itself but in those first two questions before we even start."

Arya blinked, then thought back to the two crucial questions they had been asked:

• Did you complete the commission through threats or improper means?

• Did you attempt to frame or betray your teammates?

She realized that as long as adventurers passed these two integrity checks, the actual reporting process was straightforward.

"You're right," Arya mused. "Those two questions really are the most important part."

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Sylph nodded. "Exactly! As long as we're in the clear on those, we don't have to give an overly detailed report. Most of the finer details, like exact tactics or skill names, aren't even required."

Arya raised an eyebrow. "Wait… but Lorene mentioned Blessing of Courage in her report, and you mentioned Explosion Magic too, Sylph. Didn't that go against what you just said?"

Sylph covered her face in mock embarrassment. "Ugh, I knew you'd catch that."

She lowered her hands and sighed. "But in my case, Explosion Magic is literally the only spell I use. Everyone in Wittes Town already knows it. There's no point in hiding it."

Lorene, standing beside her, nodded in agreement. "As for me, as a priest and servant of the Sun Goddess, we are taught to be transparent about our abilities. Our role is to provide security and assurance to those around us, so we don't hide what we can do."

Arya nodded, finally understanding their reasoning. "I see… that makes sense."

At that moment, Sylph turned toward Raymond with a serious expression.

"Raymond, when you went into that house alone… you were still thinking about us outside, weren't you?"

Her voice carried a mix of admiration and frustration.

"Weren't you afraid that leaving the leader of the Red-Eyed Crows alive, even for a moment, would give it a chance to counterattack?"

Lorene chimed in, her voice softer but just as concerned. "Raymond… I know you were considering us, but that was a really dangerous move."

Arya, too, had a worried look on her face.

"Yeah… you did that for our sake, but you were facing so many Red-Eyed Crows on your own. The leader was stronger than the rest, if you didn't finish him immediately and he managed to fight back, things could have gone horribly wrong."