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Chapter 94: The Precondition
Chapter 94: The Precondition
This was the first time Endry had seen an extraordinary ingredient, the Stone Beast Heart, appear.
To be precise, there were probably very few people in the world who had witnessed the emergence of a Stone Beast Heart.
After all, the Mountain Borer, a creature like this, hadn't been seen within the Empire's territory for many years.
Most Stone Beast Hearts came from primitive forests, hills, and other areas outside the Empire's territory.
Therefore, almost every Stone Beast Heart could fetch an astronomical price at auction, naturally far exceeding one thousand Imperial Gold Coins.
And this wasn't even at a county-level auction house in Mayst County, but at the provincial auction houses of various provinces.
When he previously mentioned its 'value of a thousand gold,' it was, of course, merely a way to encourage everyone to fight.
Especially for those in need, its value was actually hard to estimate.
Sure enough, it was a typical noble attitude; when the interests were small, they could afford to be generous, giving Hamilton a face-saving gesture. This was the case with the Crystal Lizard earlier.
So, under this distribution rule, the bounty hunters would be fearless in the face of death!
Thus, under everyone's watchful eyes, Rain happily claimed the Stone Beast Heart, which emitted a soft yellow glow, for himself.
"Is it because of some uncertainty between myself and this profession?"
Perhaps because the Mountain Borer was already dead, when Rain's greatsword slashed down, the thick and incredibly hard rock layer on the beast's chest crumbled like debris.
After a moment's thought, Hamilton had to nod and say, "Yes, Schmidt Steward, that's right." Steward Schmidt, upon seeing Hamilton nod in agreement, immediately spoke excitedly:
But when the interests involved were too great, Hamilton's face clearly didn't hold much weight.
After all, when the meat was in one's own pot, anyone could eat it.
Rain felt that he had to do something, especially since he, as the 'chief' bounty hunter, would suffer the most significant loss if the item was handed over to the other party for safekeeping and valuation. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration crossed Rain's mind.
Seeing Rain's constant glances, Hamilton knew exactly what to do.
Rain's words also left Hamilton and the other Night Watchmen beside him stunned.
Bounty hunters, as their name suggested, were all about the bounty! The bounty was above all else! This was even written in the Imperial Code.
He removed the Junior Bounty Hunter Emblem from his chest and showed it to the two of them, saying, "This is a genuine bounty hunter emblem, and Lord Hamilton helped me apply for it. I just got it a few days ago."
Who knew if there was another Mountain Borer in this mine shaft! "Okay, Lord Hamilton!" Rain nodded with a smile.
At this moment, Endry, who was standing beside them, whispered something to Schmidt.
"And now, you want to intervene in the distribution of spoils?"
Hamilton, supported by Valen, approached and carefully examined the Stone Beast Heart, which emitted a gentle yellow glow, and said with a smile, "I'm also seeing the legendary Stone Beast Heart for the first time."
Now that their side had suffered heavy losses, staying in the Elym Mine Shaft for too long was definitely not a good idea.
This feeling was peculiar, and it was the first time Rain had experienced such a strange sensation.
Moreover, when Endry had exclaimed 'Extinct!' upon seeing the Mountain Borer earlier, Rain knew that even the auction house wouldn't be able to estimate its value accurately.
"You want to handle the safekeeping and valuation?"
When Rain heard Schmidt speak, his heart skipped a beat.
Rain, like the other Night Watchmen, stared wide-eyed at the incredible scene before him.
Hamilton's expression also turned somber, and being well-versed in noble tactics, he immediately understood the other party's intentions.
"Therefore, according to the Imperial Code, the bounty hunter who ultimately delivers the killing blow will naturally gain the distribution rights to the spoils."
Although the Night Watchman Force members were all injured, they glared at Steward Schmidt.
"Rain, why do you want this? It's not cheap."
Because bounty hunters followed the most primitive distribution rules: whoever delivered the killing blow owned the distribution rights to the spoils, while others who assisted could only receive a small share.
"Don't forget, you're also a bounty hunter!"
With this thought, Rain's lips curled into a slight smile.
He suddenly wondered why the three bounty hunters had rushed forward so eagerly earlier. Could it be that if they had succeeded in killing the Mountain Borer, Steward Schmidt would also have a say in the distribution?
Since the last time they had robbed 'Dog King' Cole, Rain could immediately come up with three hundred gold coins.
Although Hamilton didn't understand why Rain suddenly took an interest in this, he didn't object. He only stated that Rain needed to pay a substantial sum.
With the extraordinary ingredient in hand, even if Rain couldn't use it himself, he could at least trade it with Hamilton for an advanced elixir for the Mammoth Breath Technique. That shouldn't be a problem, right? By then, they would all be official knights, and there would be no need to fear a representative.
"Is the gap between myself and this special advanced profession too wide?"
After all, the most challenging items to estimate were those that were out of print.
Hamilton looked at Rain in surprise again, not expecting him to be so eager. Five hundred Imperial Gold Coins were not a small amount.
"According to the Night Watch Empire's loot distribution regulations, this 'Stone Beast Heart' has a three-part ownership, with thirty percent belonging to the Empire, and the remaining seventy percent to be divided as spoils of war. Is that correct, Lord Hamilton?"
This put Rain at ease, and he proceeded to open the Stone Beast's chest.
A warm and rhythmic sensation emanated from the Stone Beast's heart, felt through Rain's fingertips and palms.
As for the remaining two hundred gold coins, Rain was confident they could gather them through various means.
Lord Hamilton was the first to react, smiling at Rain and saying, "It seems our luck is holding up!"
But don't forget, a representative is just a representative.
What about offending the representatives of the City Capital? Is there no fear?
Schmidt seemed to enter his element when discussing the loot distribution, a stark contrast to his earlier state of panic when facing the Mountain Borer. This sudden change left Lord Hamilton, Rain, and the Night Watchmen feeling disgusted, as if they had swallowed a fly.
Given the rarity of such a treasure, Rain was naturally eager to experience it up close.
Suddenly, Steward Schmidt interrupted, "Wait!"
"You're shameless! Endry and Schmidt, you were ready to run when the battle turned against us, but now that the tide has shifted, you want a share of the spoils."
"As the representative of the City Capital, the Duke of Habsburg, and the Viscount of Hamadi, I have the authority to take custody and appraise this 'Stone Beast Heart'."
However, Schmidt's inquiry was direct and legitimate. Although he hadn't contributed much during the fight, he represented the City Capital and the nobility. Rain couldn't simply ignore him.
The leader of the Lianshanjin Town Night Watchmen had already acknowledged Rain's participation as a bounty hunter in the investigation mission, so there was no point in arguing. This left Endry beside him, fuming with a pale face and trembling body.
Of course not!
Lord Hamilton, on the other hand, seemed to have an epiphany, his expression suggesting, "You clever lad, coming up with such a plan!"
"Secondly, out of the remaining seventy percent of the loot, you must distribute at least two hundred imperial gold coins to the rest of us."
Rain immediately turned to Lord Hamilton and said, "Lord Hamilton, can I purchase the 'Stone Beast Heart' directly?"
Rain knew that all this was likely instigated by the so-called bard, Endry.
Rain had anticipated this.
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For a moment, the spacious minecart transfer hub fell silent.
"Yes, I almost forgot. This mission was initiated by my invitation to Rain as a bounty hunter." Lord Hamilton patted his forehead, confirming the decision.
Rain had already guessed Endry's intentions based on his previous actions.
[Ding! Host has touched the Extraordinary Ingredient 'Stone Beast Heart', triggering a special advanced profession - Stone Giant Swordsman (Extraordinary)!]
But if the pot is taken away, no one gets to eat!
After a few seconds of shock, Rain realized that this Extraordinary Ingredient seemed to be of great use to him.
[Promotion to Stone Giant Swordsman requires: ??? Current conditions are not met. Promotion failed!]
"This is impossible!" Schmidt exclaimed, his face turning red as if he were a duck being choked.
This was Rain's first encounter with an Extraordinary Ingredient, and he nervously set down his fine steel greatsword, using both hands to retrieve the 'Stone Beast Heart'.
"Because this is my loot!"
"Therefore, this 'Stone Beast Heart', I'm afraid, cannot be entrusted to your custody."
"Of course! That's only right." Rain was pleasantly surprised to see that Lord Hamilton didn't object.
"Of course, the distribution of the seventy percent of the loot among the warriors remains unchanged!"
Rain was stunned for a moment. "Huh! It's a special Extraordinary combat profession!"
Without hesitation, he stepped forward and swung his sword, chopping into the Mountain Borer's chest.
The others instantly understood the situation.
Soon, a heart the size of an infant's head, emitting a gentle yellow glow, appeared before Rain.
"But what's with the three question marks in the preconditions?"
Rain's bold move left the two men speechless. Rain smiled slightly.
"Even if we calculate its value as one thousand imperial gold coins, the thirty percent due to the Empire would require you to contribute three hundred gold coins."
"How can you be a bounty hunter? Aren't you a Night Watchman?!"
Rain quickly fastened the bounty hunter emblem on his left chest and said, "That Steward Schmidt. I'm actually a bounty hunter."
"Once you return to the City Capital, the appraisal and pricing will be up to you."
"Rain, as the 'Chief Warrior', go and collect the Stone Beast Heart. We're leaving!"
At this moment, Endry was also staring at Rain in disbelief.
"As for the distribution of the loot among myself, Lord Hamilton, and the other Night Watchmen, we can discuss it further upon our return."
"At least, the item shouldn't fall into the hands of outsiders."
"On this point, my interests align with Lord Hamilton's!"
After securing the 'Stone Beast Heart', Rain finally remembered to check the system prompts.
(End of Chapter)
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