Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 127: The things science does for me (2)

That kind of job was unusual for Rain. There are some mages that specialize in doing that kind of thing; why didn't they hire those guys instead? He could think of some reasons, but considering the pay, they seemed weak reasons.

"Are the people worried that they might be attacked by monsters while they do that kind of job?" Rain asked.

"That is one of the reasons we received this job; we need someone that can defend themselves, after all," Rain said. "The other reason is the fact that we need someone to pass confidence to the people in those areas. The mission might last a few weeks, after all. Mages that specialize in that kind of won't pass confidence.

We also believe that some enemies might watch you, and they will hesitate in doing something against you."

"Would they?" Rain asked. "If I were them, I would attack since I killed a bunch of their friends."

"Well, that is also a possibility, but they won't be able to move that many enemies, and you will have the assistance of the guards in the villages," Karla said. "You are the best image of the organization, so you are the best person for the job... out of those that don't have a fixed party."

"It would have been better if you left out the last part," Rain said and then took the paper of the job and confirmed that he could gain three gold coins by working for two weeks or completing the whole change of the river. "I accept the job."

Rain found it hard to believe that he could move a river and make it past some nearby villages in two weeks. Still, it seemed that people were hoping that he would use his head to come up with the best option on how to handle that. In any case, Rain received the map of the area and the instructions on how he should move the river. It was a simple task... he just had to make it in a straight line.

Rain could see one of the villages in the distance now, and while soon the sun would set, he decided to talk with all the soldiers in those places. The first village was a place that worked on raising horses and other animals that had less meat than the six-legged cows. It looked quite rundown since a battle took place there soon after Tristan was recovered.

The population sure looked troubled while they lived their lives. In any case, the place had around one hundred houses, and only five guards were stationed there, even though monsters were spotted in the area constantly.

"Excuse me, I was sent by the organization to move the river; my name is Rainendall," Rain said when he found the guards at the entrance of the village while chitchatting.

"... The rumors really said that you were a kid, but I didn't think that you were this young," One of the guards said, who was a man who had one heck of a black and stuffy beard.

"I am planning to visit the other villages tonight and make them prepare for the work; I am starting tomorrow as soon as the sun rises," Rain declared since he was used to hearing that kind of thing. "I know that this is our job, but are some villagers interested in helping to make things be finished faster?"

"I doubt it; this isn't work that will be finished any time soon; they won't work for free for weeks," The guard said.

"I suppose..." Rain said while looking at the village and seeing the people moving to their houses. "Anyway, please be sure to have your tools ready; I want to finish things as soon as possible."

The guards looked a bit pissed since a kid was saying that kind of thing to them. They didn't have to hear from a brat to do their work. While they also received orders to help Rain in order to make things more convenient for them as well, they still didn't like to do that kind of mundane job...