The base in the suburbs has good lighting, and every day after breakfast everyone sits together to enjoy a leisurely time.

In this alien world without industrial pollution and without the glitz of high technology, the calmness of the Middle Ages appears more simple and pure.

I really want to stay at home like this forever.

Sato Kazuma couldn't help but sigh that the world was so peaceful.

Suddenly, Xiao Lin walked in and said seriously, "Everyone, there's no time to continue leisurely like noble masters! We should go on the mission!"

“…”

He was the team leader. If it was anyone else, Sato Kazuma would definitely be furious and curse.

He was a little confused about what Xiaolin said.

"Why are we in such a hurry to complete the mission? Besides, we Cabbages have received a lot of bounties, so we won't need to work anytime soon."

"Yeah, I'm obviously making so much money. And it's a nice day today, so I don't feel like working."

Aqua stretched and lazily lay on the table, as if to say that she just wanted to be lazy and not work today.

"Yes, the weather is really nice today."

"Sunbathing"

Darkness and Megumin had the same idea.

Xiao Lin didn't get angry, but said, "It's okay if you don't do the mission. If you can skip dinner tomorrow, I don't mind."

"...Huh?"

Hearing his words, everyone in the team panicked.

"What's wrong with not eating?"

"I just felt strange, is the team out of money?!"

"No way, didn't we make 10 million? How could we be broke?"

"What the hell is going on, Xiaolin!"

Xiao Lin did not interrupt when everyone was talking at once. He only spoke slowly after they had finished arguing, "The money... is indeed gone.

"How is that possible?!"

"Don't be impatient, listen to me."

It cost 550W Eris to buy the crystal bomb. Although Sato Kazuma and the others thought buying the bomb was useless, 90% of the bounty was due to Kobayashi, so they didn't say anything.

Others.

In addition to the 550,000 yuan spent on equipment purchases, there was also the cost of treating others to a meal to appease their grievances, as well as the recent lavish spending by Aqua and others.

Most importantly, the commotion Huihui caused in the guild yesterday cost the team all their remaining savings.

Of course, these are just the surface statements.

In fact, Xiaolin also left some savings for emergencies, but no matter how much money he has, it will all be spent one day if he continues to be lazy.

"So, let's go do the mission!"

"oh!"

“Oh~~~~~~”

His enthusiastic encouragement only earned Darkness a loud response.

Xiaolin was very angry at the laziness of the crowd.

He lowered his voice and threatened, "Are you really not going to work? Not working means no money. Aqua can't drink bubbly, Megumin can't have the children's meal, and Sato-kun can't buy toys. Is this really okay?"

"Of course not without bubbly!"

"I'll make up for the mess I caused!"

"Let's show off our skills!"

The three of them responded one after another.

When these guys heard that their interests would be affected and they would not be able to eat, drink and have fun, they became excited.

Really, he's such a problem child.

Everyone headed straight for the Adventurer's Guild.

Many adventurers in the guild gathered together to discuss what missions to do.

They had almost spent all their money long ago. After all, not everyone could get a huge bounty like Kobayashi and his friends.

"Xiao Lin? Are you here for the mission?"

"That's really strange."

"That's too much! Are you trying to kill us?"

The adventurers who didn't know what was going on thought that Xiaolin came here to complete tasks, level up and make money, but in fact they just ran out of money.

But Sato Kazuma and the others couldn't say it out loud, so they had to say ambiguously that it was true.

Everyone was not in a hurry to accept the mission, but instead found a corner to sit down. They had to first determine the type and difficulty of the mission, and no matter what, it had to match the current strength of the team.

"Does Senior Kobayashi have any good suggestions?"

"Well, actually, I've already had my eyes on a mission."

Kobayashi took out the task list that he had prepared long ago and placed it in front of everyone.

Everyone gathered together.

"Crystal Deer...?" X4

This is a collection mission. The target of the mission can live or die, as long as the antlers of the crystal deer are preserved intact.

The mission difficulty is 4 stars.

Above average, a bit difficult for the squad.

Sato Kazuma asked curiously, "What's the use of the crystal deer's horns?"

"It has a wide range of uses," Miss Darkness, who was hiding her identity, explained. "Crystal deer horns are not only edible and a high-quality ingredient that increases experience, but they're also highly suitable for alchemical use in various top-tier potions. That's why their price remains high."

"Oh, no wonder."

Sato Kazuma knew that things with a wide range of uses tend to be more expensive, so he looked at the amount of the mission bounty with anticipation.

"Uh... a shadow dagger?"

Not money, but equipment?

Sato Kazuma looked at the team leader: "Senior Kobayashi, don't you want to say something?"

Xiao Lin turned his head away, his tone a little unnatural, and said stiffly: "Say, what..."

"Why is the reward equipment?"

“…………”

Seeing Kobayashi turning his head away with an embarrassed look on his face, Sato Kazuma seemed to understand something.

It must be equipment, it must be equipment!

"Senior Xiaolin, so you like collecting equipment? But judging by your appalling outfit, I seriously doubt you're just throwing on random gear."

"Wait! Don't get me wrong! What I care about is whether the equipment is strong enough and whether the combination is reasonable. Whether it looks good when worn is not within my consideration at all!"

"Yes, yes, I believe you."

"Hello--!"

Kobayashi's defense seemed pale and powerless.

The mission must be completed, not only because the team is out of money, but more importantly, this is the first time that Xiaolin wants their help without telling them, so he naturally won't refuse.

"Senior Kobayashi has already made arrangements, right?"

"certainly!"

"Then let's go do the mission!"

"Oh!" X4

After everyone had discussed it, they headed straight out of the city.

On the way, Huihui, who was walking at the back, kept silent and walked forward with her head down.

Although she always showed the same movements when she was exhausted, Xiaolin felt that something seemed to be wrong with her.

Slow down and come to her side.

"Meihui, what happened? You seem so depressed."

"…I'm sorry, Xiaolin."

Xiaolin was confused by the sudden apology.

"It's all my fault. I lost a lot of money."

It turned out that she was blaming herself.

Are you acting so depressed because you're afraid of being kicked out of the team because of this?

It seems that I need to comfort her.

He chuckled and placed his hand on her head.

"There's nothing to apologize for. You did nothing wrong."

"But!"

"The money will eventually run out, and missions will have to be completed sooner or later. The other members of the team know this, so they're not angry. Besides, you're the best Explosion Mage I chose—Phoenix Child! How can you be humiliated? Fighting back is the right thing to do."

"Xiao Lin, thank you..."

Huihui was deeply moved.

She had joined several teams before, but after knowing her incompetence, they expelled her from the team and never believed in her or comforted her like Xiaolin did.

"Next time, if someone humiliates me again, can I also fight back with explosion magic?"

"Of course! And we'll fight back fiercely!"

Xiaolin gave her affirmation.

"Then can I blow him up if Kazuma humiliates and degrades me?"

"Feel free to blast him until he apologizes to you."

I'm sorry, Sato-kun, your days from now on may not be easy.

I mourn for him in my heart.

"Then can I still blow it up if Xiaolin humiliated me before?"

"Ahem... Ahem, please, Miss Huihui, please raise your hand."

"I don't want it!"

Huihui smiled broadly, ran forward quickly for a distance, then turned around and said playfully, "...But, Xiaolin, if you buy me a children's meal, I'll forgive you!"

"Eat, eat a big portion!"

Xiaolin shook his head and laughed.

What? Aren’t you still a child at heart?