章 19: Falling asleep peacefully

Kevin couldn't help but worry, level 56 was not a small number but Axel looked so sure of himself that he ended up slacking off a bit.

As Axel was fighting so fast that he had trouble to keep up with his movements, he did as he asked him and soon enough, the sound of the System echoed in his head.

A message popped up pointing at another rock which was bigger than the one from last time and this wasn't surprising given the message that appeared.

[ HIGH GRADE BOX ]

Kevin knew that Axel would be delighted with this news, thinking of Axel, Kevin couldn't help but think that he was really lucky to have found him, not lot of people would have believe his story.

So, he decided that no matter what happened later, he would do anything to keep him by his side.

He was going to have to watch out for this Irina and the powerful people that was supporting her, but he had made up his mind that he wouldn't be hiding anymore and he was planning on spending as much time as possible with Axel.

When Axel finally beheaded the dungeon boss he heard the usual sound of the System and a message was displayed.

[ Congratulations on completing the Optional Quest : Team up with Axel and kill the dungeon boss. The rewards have been sent. ]

Kevin chose to check his Inventory menu as he had already received a low grade box and a lot of money, he already thought about it and other than in his inventory there were nowhere his rewards could be sent.

[ INVENTORY ]

- 3 970 gold coins

- Low grade box x 2

Kevin smiled, it was as he expected, then Axel waved him over and Kevin closed the System holographic screen before joining him.

Axel said : "So how was it ?"

Kevin honestly told him : "You were moving so fast that I had a hard time following you, and you managed to kill a level 56 warrior goblin in just a few minutes, I'm really, really impressed."

Axel showed him his cheek and tapped his finger on it, saying : "Do I have the right to have a reward ?"

Kevin smiled and he obediently kissed his cheek as he wished, and after that, he said with his eyes shining with excitement : "I found a high grade box, right over there."

Axel opened his eyes wide and said : "Earlier the box that you found was a medium grade wasn't it ?"

Kevin nodded and pulled him in the direction of the box : "Hurry up Axel !"

Axel laughed and followed him as excited as he was. Kevin found the lock again which was carefully hidden and Axel destroyed it using the same method that for the first box.

Kevin after opening the System holographic screen read the information of what was inside the box for Axel.

[ HIGH GRADE BOX ]

- 10 500 gold coins

- High grade sword : + 200 Strength points, + 70 Agility points, + 50 Stamina points.

- Medium grade belt : + 30 Agility points, + 20 Stamina points.

- Medium grade bracelet : + 150 Soul force points + 15 perception points.

He smiled and asked Axel : "What do you think about this sword, do you like it ?"

Axel took it and made a few moves with it, he could feel all the power of this sword and his whole body also felt lighter, as if all his moves were easier and faster, it was probably due to its agility points.

Axel honestly told him : "The stats on this sword are amazing and although it's not an artifact because it can't use an element, I really like it."

The problem was that Axel was much more concerned with Kevin's safety so he said : "If you want I can teach you how to fight with a sword so you will be able to use it."

Kevin got up and stretched, he said to Axel : "This sword is for you, and it's not that I don't know how to use a sword, it's just that I prefer to use daggers to fight."

Axel got up too and didn't try to argue any further, he took Kevin in his arms and asked him while rubbing his cheek against his : "Do you still feel tired ?"

Kevin rested his head in the crook of his neck and said, hugging him : "I'm dead tired."

Axel stroked his head and said : "Let me finish taking anything of value here and we'll leave, luckily your magic bag is very spacious.

I will be able to store the bodies of the goblins and their weapons to sell them later."

Kevin looked at him surprised and asked him : "Can we sell the bodies of the monsters ?"

Axel kissed his forehead and said : "Yes we can sell the bodies of monsters, because we can use their bones to create weapons, their blood to create potions, and inside the strongest we can even find magical crystals, which are highly sought and can make a lot of money.

I don't know if our dungeon boss has any, but it's worth selling their bodies anyway."

Kevin handed him his magic bag and went to sit against the wall of the tunnel saying : "I'll let you handle the rest then."

Kevin then did something that he never would have done in his past life, he fell asleep peacefully confident that Axel would protect him from all dangers.

When Axel returned after storing all the goblin bodies and their weapons in a corner of Kevin's magic bag, he found that Kevin was asleep against the wall of the tunnel.

He had planned to return to the city thanks to his wolf's speed but he was going to have to change his plans, he tied Kevin's magic bag around his wrist and he carried him in his arms.

Kevin nestled in his arms and Axel whispered in his ear : "I'm going to take us back to the hotel, just rest Kev."

Axel, after leaving the dungeon started running in the direction of the city and the return trip instead of taking him only 30min took him 2 hours, but he had no regrets because during these 2 hours, he had been able to enjoy the warmth of Kevin's body against him.

Before coming back to the hotel he stopped in the forest around the city to retrieve his magic bag, and once in his hotel room he put Kevin on the bed and undressed him for him to be more comfortably installed.

After covering him with a blanket he checked the time and it was only 10pm, he decided to go to the place where the monster bodies were redeemed, after all this place was open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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章 20: Fruitful transaction

Before leaving, he ordered sandwiches in case Kevin woke up while he was away and feel hungry, and once the food was delivered he left a note for Kevin on the nightstand telling him where he was.

Axel after leaving the hotel went straight to Tony's shop, that was the name of the biggest magic shop in the whole area, and Tony was the name of the owner of that shop.

You could find everything there, weapons, alchemy materials, like magical herbs and other ingredients for crafting potions.

Tony also sold finished goods like precisely potions and talismans, and all of them were always of very good quality.

Axel had known him for a while and he knew that Tony always gave fair prices, which is why he had chosen to go there to sell the goblin bodies.

When Tony saw him arrive he greeted him and said : "Axel, it's been a while, what's bringing you here, are you coming to buy or sell ?"

Axel greeted him and said with a big smile : "I'm here to sell. I came across a dungeon full of goblins while walking through the forest earlier.

I have 17 goblin bodies, 4 knight goblin bodies, 3 elite knight goblin bodies, and the dungeon boss was a warrior goblin."

After giving an inventory of the bodies to Tony he added : "I also got their weapons. So, are you interested ?"

Tony couldn't believe it, goblin blood was a base ingredient of almost all potions and was therefore in high demand, Tony said without hesitation : "I'm interested, I will buy everything, just give me a little time to evaluate the bodies, I need a good hour to give you an estimate of their value."

Axel handed him a magic bag and said : "It's all inside, take your time, I know I can trust you to give me a fair price."

Tony took the magic bag and called his employees to come and give him a hand. Axel had put the bodies of the goblins and their weapons in one of his magic bags which he kept on purpose for transactions, like that no one had ever known what his real magic bag really contained.

Axel, meanwhile Tony was busy, went to observe the weapons and after checking them all, he saw a dagger that would surely please Kevin, it cost 560 gold coins, it wasn't perfect but it was the most powerful one he found here.

Its blade was blue and serrated, and its handle which was a darker blue molded the hand so as to have better control over the dagger.

Kevin had gotten a medium grade dagger in the dungeon and this one would make a perfect pair with it, he didn't think twice and went to buy it. He couldn't wait to give it to him and see his face when he would see it.

Axel went to pay for this dagger and Tony came back not long after and he told him excitedly : "Axel, you are such a lucky guy, there were 3 magical crystals inside the warrior goblin, do you have any idea how much they are worth ?"

Axel had seen some before but he was unaware of their value because each time he was with a group formed by the Sun Sect, and half of their loot always went to the Sect and after that they shared equally what was left.

Axel said to him : "I have no idea Tony, tell me everything."

Tony smiled and said : "The price varies according to their grade and size. These prices are set by the regulatory committee and they are firm, but if the magical crystals are auctioned then the prices provided by the regulatory committee are only indicative.

There are 5 different grades, low, medium, high, legendary and divine, and three sizes, small, medium, large.

Your three magical crystals are medium grade which is extremely rare in the aera, one is small and the other two are medium size.

For the small one I will give you 5 000 gold coins, and for the 2 medium size, I will give you 20 000 gold coins."

Seeing that Axel seemed petrified by this discovery, he chose to give him the price for the rest : "Axel, that was only for the magical crystals, let me give you the price for the bodies.

For the 17 goblins I offer you 100 gold coins per body, so 1 700 gold coins. For the 4 knight goblins I offer you 700 gold coins per body, so 2 800 gold coins. For the 3 elite knight goblins, it will be 3 800 gold coins per body, so 11 400 gold coins, and for the warrior goblin I offer you 15 000 gold coins."

When he saw that Axel didn't say anything, he asked him : "Is it okay for you ?"

Axel was completely paralyzed if he had known earlier that it was worth so much to loot dungeons on his own, he wouldn't have continued to team up with those of the Sun Sect.

Axel recovered quickly and said : "Sure I'm fine with your offer Tony, and if it could stay between us I would really appreciate it."

Tony then said : "I won't say anything only if you promise to do something for me."

Axel tensed immediately, he preferred to keep that to himself otherwise everyone would ask him questions and the Sun Sect leaders risked giving him a headache by reminding him of the risks of looting a dungeon alone.

But now he understood better why the Sun Sect leaders forbade to go alone to loot a dungeon, because it was the easiest way for them to make easy money.

Tony promptly said to him when he saw him tense : "Don't worry it's not a big deal. I just want, if you ever happen to stumble upon a dungeon again, to be the one who will buy what you will find inside, that's it."

Before Axel could even answer him he said : "Ha wait ! I almost forgot to give you the price for the weapons you brought me, the warrior goblin's ax is really exceptional, are you sure you don't care to sell it ?"

Axel sighed in relief and said : "Don't worry Tony, I like dealing with you, I will come back here if ever the opportunity arises again, and don't worry about the ax, I prefer swords so it's all for you."

Tony nodded in satisfaction and said : "For the weapons I'm offering you 18 000 gold coins, so with the rest that makes a total of 73 900 gold coins."

After this transaction, which was very fruitful for both of them, they exchanged a few banalities and Axel finally went back to the hotel, eager to see if Kevin had woken up.