My bloodline is so eager to improve.

"What a pity. According to the commission, we should have gotten rid of these 'haunting monsters'."

Upon hearing this, Sam became somewhat anxious.

"I, I'll go cancel the commission right away!"

Of course, I'll still pay the full amount, and I'll also cover some of the losses!

Sam doesn't want these future cash cows to be cut down like this!

He knew that adventurers' commissions were related to rank advancement and industry reputation.

Therefore, cancelling a commission will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among adventurers.

But now, in order to preserve these mead bees, Sam felt that even a little more trouble would be worthwhile.

He not only had two large barrels of mead brought in, but also offered forty copper Thornes as compensation.

Michael had said earlier that he only wanted wine, so all forty bronze Thorns belonged to Otto.

"I didn't expect the problem to be solved so easily."

Otto simply felt that adventurers did make money very quickly.

In just two days, Otto earned more than seventy copper Thorns, a sum that would have been earned only when hunting rare wild game in the past.

While Otto was counting his money, Sam had someone bring him a clean wooden bowl and carefully scooped up a small portion of the mead that had flowed out from the edge of the honeycomb.

The moment the wine enters the throat, an unparalleled mellow taste slowly spreads on the tip of the tongue, followed by the sweetness of honey.

The smooth texture, wrapped in warmth, slides into the stomach, leaving a lingering aftertaste with a touch of wonderful sweetness.

Until this moment, Sam felt that this was a flavor he could never create in his entire life!

“Maika, and this one, uh, what’s your name again?”

Anyway, thank you all.

Sam grinned from ear to ear, feeling he had struck gold this time.

Otto simply nodded slightly and gave his name.

"Otto, the newest member of the Dragon Slayer team."

Otto didn't care much; he wasn't interested in becoming famous.

However, since the other party brought it up, I don't mind giving my name.

Sam simply nodded.

"If it weren't for you guys, I would have almost cleared these little babies out."

"Gentlemen, if you ever need to buy drinks again, just come to me. I'll definitely give you a discount."

Sam rubbed his hands together excitedly.

I felt that the hardship of the past two weeks had not been in vain.

As for Otto, seeing that the matter was resolved, he immediately planned to urge Michael to leave, as they still needed to find the witch Una to make alchemical tools.

However, just as he turned around, Otto's luminous eyes spotted a faint wisp of blue mist through the cracks in the barrel.

Otto knew perfectly well what this meant.

He immediately bent down and picked up the piece of beehive.

But Otto didn't look at it directly; instead, he put it in his pocket, intending to do so after he left.

As for Michael, he simply savored his Bee Demon Brew while telling Sam about the precautions.

"Besides the food, you'd better prepare a contract with the mead bee fairy."

Chapter Twenty-Two: All the routines, just routines.

As a dwarf, Maika was very familiar with mead bees.

"It's best not to expose these valuable little guys; it's best to keep them in the cellar by contract."

The contract doesn't need to be too complicated; just explain your supply and demand to each other.

I must remind you that the Fantasy species are highly intelligent; don't underestimate them just because they are about the same size as ordinary bees.

At this point, Maika changed to a warning tone and spoke solemnly.

"Do you still remember those dazed night watchmen?"

If the mead bee demon uses illusions to protect itself, you alone won't be able to stop it.

Don't treat them like pets; think of them as workers who don't look quite like humans.

Maika only said so much because of the two barrels of mead.

Whether Sam listens or not is not his concern.

As for Sam, he patiently noted down these details, but there was one problem he couldn't handle on his own.

"Um, who should I ask to make that contract?"

Sam doesn't have any connections in this area, so he can only rely on the adventurers in front of him.

Upon hearing this question, Maika could only sigh helplessly.

"You can go to a contract master among the mages, or Una who lives nearby is also a good choice."

I've ordered quite a few alchemical items from Una; this mage's alchemical skills are quite good.

It's best not to post adventurer requests, for the reasons I just explained; these little guys can be quite valuable if used properly.

Watching the two negotiate back and forth, Otto realized that Michael was planning to make another profit off Sam!

Sure enough, Sam looked troubled as soon as he heard Una's name.

"That witch usually dislikes being disturbed. I once wanted to send a barrel of mead as a gift to my neighbor, but she ended up causing my workers to get lost in the mountains for a whole day."

To be honest, Sam doesn't like wizards.

Most of them are eccentric and conduct all sorts of seemingly bizarre research.

Not to mention, their neighbor was even called a witch!

"I heard that she was exiled to the development zone because she was expelled from the magic academy."

Is it true?

Whether it was because the trouble was resolved or not, Sam seemed to relax a bit and even started asking about his neighbor's past.

But Maika solemnly warned the merchant before him.

"Never ask what an adventurer did before joining a guild."

Michael's warning sent a chill down Sam's spine.

But just as the atmosphere was getting a little quiet, Otto spoke up.

"How about we go and inquire about Una's job on your behalf?"

With Otto's speech, the new commission was established.

If Otto and his team succeed, Sam is willing to pay for the contract and their brokerage fees.

Including, but not limited to, copper Thorn and mead.

After agreeing on the payment, McCamer silently left the wine cellar with Otto.

Throughout the journey, Sam kept apologizing, but Michael seemed indifferent.

Just like Sam's question just now, it offended this veteran adventurer.

Seeing this, Sam had no choice but to slip Otto several copper Thorns as a tip before he left, hoping that Otto would put in a good word for him in McKenna.

After all, we're all from Oaktown, so we're bound to have some contact in the future.

As for Otto, he simply followed Michael's lead after receiving the money.

But as he moved, his 'animal friends' were reminding Otto to observe his surroundings.

The eagle found beeswax in the corner.

Upon seeing this suggestion, Otto immediately wanted to buy some beeswax as a souvenir.

Sam was much more generous this time, giving Otto three directly.

In the end, the two of them silently disappeared from Sam's sight with two barrels of mead and three beeswaxes.

But it was only after they were far from the winery that Otto asked in a low voice.

"Isn't that far enough?"

Upon hearing this, Michael burst into laughter.

"We made quite a bit of money this time!"

Clearly, the Maca was fake.

It was all a scheme to trap Sam and make more money and drinks.

"If we let him take on a commission from the Adventurers' Guild, the money he would get from us would be far less than what he's getting now."

Michael warned Sam that once the Mead Bee was exposed, it would likely attract the attention of others, in order to make Sam wary.

This way, they could persuade him to directly entrust Michael and Otto with resolving the matter. After all, as businessmen, they prefer to issue commissions directly through the Adventurers' Guild, as it offers greater security.

As for Maika's performance when talking about Una's past, it was merely to gain the upper hand in the game.

Now that things have been settled and they have left the winery, Otto can finally stop pretending.

Just as the two were discussing how to divide the stolen goods, they arrived at a strange mansion.

To Otto, the building resembled a Gothic spire structure, but its exterior was adorned with strange paper birds, seemingly a form of defense.

Michael was already used to this.

He called out skillfully to the paper birds.

"Go and call Wu Na over, we need to talk to her."

Upon hearing Michael's call, the paper seemed to come alive, changing its trajectory and flying towards the house.

Michael simply explained this to Otto.

"These pieces of paper are the manifestation of some kind of warning spell."

If guests come by, they can simply shout at the piece of paper to notify Una.

This wasn't Maika's first time here, so she knew exactly how to find the witch.

Just as Otto was filled with anticipation, the mansion's doors were gradually pushed open.

But what came out of the gate was a petite and adorable rabbit doll.

Although this plush toy is only the size of a palm, it is exquisitely designed and looks just like a real little rabbit.

However, just as the plush toy approached the two of them, a cold voice came from the rabbit's mouth.

"Is something wrong?"

The sound was like the chill of snowflakes falling on one's neck in the dead of winter, making Otto feel somewhat uncomfortable.

But Maika seemed to have gotten used to the other person's way of speaking and simply said...

"My juniors are planning to have you make some alchemical tools. You two can discuss the details yourselves."

Oh, by the way, your neighbor Sam asked me to ask if you could make him an equal contract to stabilize the mead bee demon. He'll cover the material costs.

Upon hearing this, the doll pondered for only a few seconds before agreeing.

"Come with me."

The rabbit doll pretended to turn around and go back.

Seeing this, Michael simply gestured with his lip, indicating that Otto should follow.

"You can stay here for one night, and bring Sam's contract over first thing tomorrow morning."

Remember to report the situation to the Adventurers' Guild after returning to town, and attend their class while you're at it.