He rummaged through his backpack for a while, then took out a roll of parchment.
Rodney took the report Ailande had brought over and handed it to He Xi.
"Here's the preliminary survey report we put together for this area. It includes some notes on the terrain and monsters. Sorry for the trouble, but could you submit it to the guild for us?"
Fivik glanced at him, then looked away and ignored him, returning to her work rewriting the Runes.
He Xi took the report and couldn't help thinking that Rodney was quite a remarkable fellow, with a very keen eye for detail.
If they returned and submitted their report before He Xi's group, the guild would verify the information they provided first, and He Xi's group wouldn't be paid for submitting the same findings afterward.
Handing over this report was like giving He Xi's group the reward for that portion of the commission. It was also a kind of hush money, or perhaps a way to build goodwill.
His teacher had clearly seen through this, which was why she had allowed Rodney to stay.
As Fivik put down her pen, the magic circle flashed, then its light dimmed and flickered uncertainly.
The modifications were complete.
Rodney had no intention of staying any longer.
He walked up to He Xi and gave him a solemn mage's salute. "Thank you for saving us. If we meet again, I'll be sure to buy you all a drink."
"Also, regarding Annis's whereabouts, how should I reply to the employer?"
After glancing at He Xi's expression, he continued, "I mean, if you plan to keep looking into those people called the Kareen Cult, you could consider rescuing the young lady from the Tidal Trade Union as well."
"They promised us 400 Gold Shields. That's