Chapter 2744: The Tenth Weekend
Sunday was May 2.
It also happened to be the start of a new month.
Over lunch with Zheng Qing, Wizard Mili not only tried once again to recruit him into Trident Sword, but also subtly reminded the "supplier" that this month's talisman bomb delivery could not be as late as last month's.
According to the contract Zheng Qing had signed with Trident Sword, the Blood Talisman Bombs were to be delivered on the first of every month.
But somewhat before last month's delivery date—on March 29, to be exact—came Magic Ban Festival. That day, Zheng Qing and his two companions had gone to Sakura Tavern. On their way back, they were ambushed by crows and trapped in the Sandbox Small World, forcing them to use several Blood Talisman Bombs to escape. A week later came Qingming Festival. As a teaching assistant at the school, Zheng Qing had taken a business trip to the Centaur Tribe deep within the Silent Forest, and he had needed several Blood Talisman Bombs for protection as well.
One thing after another, and his April delivery to Trident Sword had been delayed again and again, until he barely managed to deliver it by the middle of the month.
Based on Zheng Qing's stockpile, there had originally been no need to delay for so long. But first, he wanted to hide his true capabilities and avoid letting Trident Sword see too much of what he had in reserve. Second, Su Shijun had carefully analyzed the subtleties of the deal with him before. Trident Sword's primary objective was not those powerful talisman bombs, but risk control.
So, as long as he had legitimate and sufficient reasons, Zheng Qing did not mind delaying for a few extra days. Afterward, Trident Sword had not