"Um...! You...are you kidding?"

As if he had just come to his senses, Barrick's eyes widened and he seemed much more awake.

"I'm serious."

"...Then I'm definitely willing, but are you kidding me?"

"If you are willing, just listen to me -"

I moved my face closer to him:

"Did you see the counter over there? You go there, tell the clerk that you want to participate in the number one bet, and then bet all your money on 'losing', do you understand?"

"Hmm...the number one bet...the Expeditionary Force...eh?! There's no one betting on 'Loss' yet."

"Can't you just be the only one? If I calculated correctly, the money you get after winning will be enough to go to the West, right?"

"That's true...but why are you so sure that the cavalry in your town will lose? Is it just another guess?"

"Hey, hey, keep your voice down."

"Well..."

"Oh...you don't need to ask more, it's up to you to believe it or not."

I feel a little bored because I don’t want to explain, so I add:

"At this point, even if you lose, what can you lose? Please use your profiteer mind."

"..."

"..."

"Okay, let me give it a try."

"Hmm."

I was slightly relieved when I heard the reply.

However, Barrick refused to get up and looked embarrassed.

"What's wrong?"

"Well, it looks like all the money has been spent..."

"..."

I touched my pocket and gave him all the remaining Weiben.

"Don't bet all your money on gambling. It will take a few days before the results of the betting are available. Before then, use the money to support yourself."

"You..."

"What happened again?"

"I don't understand...Why do you help me so much?"

"..."

It’s naturally impossible to tell the real reason, so I just made an excuse:

"To be honest, the water you sold me last time cured my pharyngitis that had not healed for many years, so I am here to repay you."

"That's just ordinary water. You really didn't say anything...but I accepted your kindness, thank you very much!"

"If you accept it, go quickly."

"Well...by the way, why don't you participate in the number one bet?"

"...Are you a fool? Because I am a local."

In fact, my mood has been very complicated since I received the notice of divine purpose.

Recently, I ruined a "blessing ceremony".

In the long run, our town's cavalry will be destroyed, and I will use their deaths to help Barrick get money.

It's better not to know this bad news... But then, Barrick's matter will...

"Ah...I understand."

I'm glad Barrick didn't ask any more questions.

"Then I'll go."

"Wait."

I grabbed him and whispered:

"After you finish your bet, walk out of the tavern. Don't come to me until you get the money and leave the town."

"Okay."

Barrick nodded understandingly.

"Although it's not very reliable...but let me thank you again for your care."

After leaving these words, he went to the counter.

From this, I learned that Barrick did not think my remarks about the betting were correct. He just couldn't refuse my order to give him money.

Really... When he realized that I was right, that guy would be stunned again.

Although there is nothing to be happy about...

Cavalry, unfortunate children.

I stared at the back of Barrick leaning over to talk to the clerk.

"Why do you do this?"

The questions behind me came towards me.

"Eavesdropping is bad."

"I will apologize for this part and please answer my questions."

"..."

I slowly turned my face and looked at the paper crane that was already near me at some point.

"How much did you hear?"

"Almost all."

Qianzhihe's beautiful face is tinged with anger.

"The guards are really idle."

"Yesterday, a farewell party was held for the seniors of the cavalry. Today, the infantry will rest and pray for the seniors of the cavalry."

"I see, so you come to drink alone?"

"I came with my friend, she just left not long ago."

"Hmm~~ It's nice to be with friends, but you have to seize the time to relax."

"Okay, thank you...wait! Don't change the subject!"

Tsk.

"Okay..."

"I can't pretend I didn't hear...your vicious curse."

"..."

I observed the other person’s gloomy face.

There were shouts and curses from the direction of the counter. It seems that Barrick has completed the bet as I said.

"It's not a curse - I can't comment on the rest."

"...You disappoint me so much."

"Really?"

I responded symbolically.

Qianzhihe turned his face away and stopped looking at me.

I was surprised that she didn't expose me in public, and then I ran out of the tavern with a guilty conscience.

......

When I returned to the hotel, I met Raya who was about to find me - it was almost six o'clock in the afternoon.

"Did you know? The cavalry team in our town has joined the expeditionary force."

This was Raya’s first words after seeing me.

"I know."

I said calmly:
Chapter completed!