"Things are turning out quite big. This trial is undoubtedly a great risk for us."

Once we left the room, I spoke to my team.

"Be that as it may, we've accepted the task so there's no turning back."

Julian spoke.

Chako and Adrian nodded.

This conerns their home.

There is no path of retreat here.

"I already know... First things first, we need to make proper preparations. Chako, Adrian, you two are to gather as much intel on the situation as possible while gathering anything that would help us out. Don't be sparing with the gold."

The two nodded seriously.

Given the situation, I can count on them to give it their all.

"Julian, you should gather our equipment and have the blacksmith repair or upgrade them. Remember to get some holy water as well. If you two can gather some, please do."

Julian nodded.

"Holy water? Why?"

Chako asked.

"...You should read up some books in the future. Holy water is effective against demons. It is like poison to them and can help cure curses for us."

I said after a brief moment in silence.

Although it is a rather awkward moment, Julian and Adrian don't join in.

It's a rather serious topic after all.

"Wait, what will you do?"

Julian asked me.

"I need to do some research in the library. We need some intel on demons to better prepare for them. As much as possible too... We need to prepare everything we can. Wealth means nothing to the dead. So long as we live, we can easily earn more."

I answered.

"Looks like you already have a plan."

Adrian said with an amazed tone.

"Naturally. I wouldn't have accepted the mission if I didn't see a chance to win."

I do pick my fights carefully.

That's how I didn't get implicated in that plot and managed to find a living for myself.

"Let's go. We're need to spend our time as efficiently as we can. This concerns the lives of your village after all."

Adrian and Chako looked grim at those words then nodded.

We went on our separate ways after that.

I headed off to the library to gather information...

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