Reincarnated into a Game As the Hero’s Friend

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By the way, I was surprised when I heard Gekke is willing to be the leader of the merchant corps escort team.
It seems because of my action in the recent demon outbreak, Gekke evaluation of me is quite high.

A connection to a noble must be both blessing and a curse for Gekke.
Despite the risk, he still chooses to take up the job of being the leader of the escort team.
It’s outside of my expectation, but I’m really grateful.

After all, he’s someone who was appointed in a commander role at the recent demon outbreak.
His ability as a leader is no longer a question.

If I have one complaint… maybe because he’s a former noble but he’s handsome.
I’ve always wondered why is the ratio of handsome men near me is so high?

“I also don’t mind, I just need to be more vigilant and the chance of getting attacked is high.
Only these two right?”

Feli say it lightly but other than me, everyone looked a Feli with doubt.

“It’s not my place to say this but it’s going to be really troublesome you know.”

“I will do it.”

After an immediate reply, Feli put a pastry into his mouth.
I don’t know what happened since our last meeting for Feli to be this determined but well I guess it’s fine since it worked in my favor.

Perhaps being convinced by Feli’s determination both Gekke and Luguentz didn’t say anything.
Rather, the person who asked me in a whisper is Mazell.

“…Welner.
It’s really fine to trust him right?”

“Yeah.
You can trust his ability.”

“If you said so I guess it’s fine.”

Why are you trusting him just based on what I said? I’m worried you’re too gullible to the point you might believe some strange cult in the future, Mazell.
Or maybe Mazell just instinctively sensed that Feli is going to be his future comrade?

Anyway, there’s one thing that I’m curious about Felis action.

“I’m thankful that you’ve become determined, Feli.
But why?”

Feli stopped eating the pastry and with a serious expression, he looked into my eyes.
I instinctively straighten my back.

“You remember that day when I ask you about the job?”

“Ah, yeah.”

Though I was surprised since it was so sudden.

“That day, a child in the orphanage was suffering from a severe illness.
But the orphanage has no money to call for a doctor or to buy medicine.
That’s why I wanted a job.”

Ah… I see.
That’s why despite being the one that first ask me for a job, Feli seem disinterested when I explained to him about the expedition but seem to change his expression when I give him the money.

What Feli needs is a job that can give him money right away not some long-term job.

“But because of the money you give me, I can bring that child to a doctor and also bought some medicine.
That money saved that child’s life.”

He said that while looking directly into my eyes.
The will of his gaze doesn’t seem to be something that belong to a 13-14 years old buy.
So this is the gaze of a member of the 

hero party.

“I owe you a debt, Viscount-sama.
That’s why I’m willing to do this job.
That’s all.”

“I understand your reasoning, but stop calling me Viscount-sama.
It’s up to you to think of it as a debt but do know I have no actual intention to put you in my debt.”

He just nodded.So do you or do you not understand… Ah well whatever.
I understand where his willingness come from.
Though I never expected my investment to return this way, I guess it’s fine since in the end everything turned out well.

From Feli, who continued chewing the pastry, I turned to Avant.
I also saw Mazell nod his head.
Though I don’t know if Mazell understood Feli reasoning, or if he was just convinced that Feli can be trusted.

“I am also fine with it.”

Avant nodded deply.
Since he was the one who was less accustomed to fighting, I asked gim again just in case.

“Are you really fine with it?”

“Yes.
You see, price raise in the time of danger so I will be able to make more profit.”

This guy he was thinking about profit? Merchants are amazing.

To think they are willing to risk their life fighting monsters for some profits, the people of this world are amazing.
While still filled with amazement, I continued our discussion.