[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 238: Contract (2)

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" … Do you want to make a request? You should know the rules."

Although the bartender was surprised by Noelle's sudden actions, she remained professional and served quietly.

This made Noelle relieved.

Noelle took out two small silver coins from her pocket, then placed them on the table.

"Give me whatever you think is good."

"Well, you won" said the bartender, smiling and shrugging both shoulders.

Ignoring the strange atmosphere in the back, Noelle calmly sat down and waited for the drink she ordered to finish.

Some people were still mumbling about who he really was, but some others were just looking in amazement at Noelle.

Noelle slightly glanced at the drunkard she had just thrown, then one corner of her lips involuntarily lifted.

The chair she used to sit on was a rotatable chair, so Noelle lightly twisted her position slightly, and turned to look at the drunk from above.

"Now the situation is turning around. I'm the one who saw you from above."

The drunk is still not picking. He continued to lie on the floor even though his consciousness was clear enough. Her natural instincts left her unable to do anything other than pretend to faint in the presence of Noelle.

Of course, Noelle knew that she was just pretending.

After looking at the drunk with boredom for a moment, Noelle finally let out a sigh of resignation and turned back her chair.

"No matter how often you fight, as long as your opponent is just a loser, then you'll only be a loser."

The words came out without any specific intent from the speaker. Noelle only uttered random sentences that had been spoken to her in the past.

Shortly after, the bartender returned and placed a small crystal cup filled with a thick yellowish-white liquid.

The smell was not very pungent, but the bubble granules on the surface of the liquid made Noelle confident with how much alcohol content.

Noelle smiled for a moment, then took out a piece of paper from the pocket of her coat, and gave it to the bartender.

The bartender quickly read all the writing on the paper, then immediately went to the notice board whose position was not far from the counter.

On top of a thick leather parchment, the bartender expertly copied all the important points of the paper Noelle had given him.

The content copied by the bartender includes what missions should be completed, and what the cost will be.

Most Bounty Hunters move on their own, but there are also groups consisting of several other Bounty Hunters.

One representative from each group, and each individual fighting alone there approached the notice board to see the updated mission.

"Search for information ...Pay .. D-Two hundred and fifty Lunar?! "

For someone who had never held a large amount of money in his lifetime, that amount was enough to shock him.

For a moment, he began to imagine the luxurious life he craved, but his delusions were soon shattered with a bitter reality.

There were other details in the mission, and it was written in red ink as a form of emphasis.

That's part of the risk of an unknown danger.

Any type of accident that occurs in the mission will indeed be borne by the mission giver. However, that only applies if the mission taker still survives.

If he is dead, then no insurance will be given.

Despite knowing this, everyone seems to not care.

Most of these Bounty Hunters were simply 'vagants' living well, and they needed money to live.

Therefore, many of them began to enlist into this mission without thinking about the risks.

Of course, there are many who do not join because they understand how big the risk is. Most of those who resist are experienced people.

In other words, the pay will increase if someone manages to bring valuable information.

Of course, assuming that there will be a lot of valuable information found.

The one they were after this time was a woman named Feran Cerces. Only names and cases involving her were listed, whereas Noelle did not even write anything related to the Swallow Life Order.

Even though there was something that shouldn't have happened there, Noelle didn't need to take responsibility because it was already listed on her request paper.

In the paper, it has been stated that the demand maker will not be responsible for the big risks that must be faced. The requestor will only be responsible if there is a specific incident.

Noelle deliberately made her sentence look confusing, as this was part of her plan to 'trapple' the Bounty Hunters who took the job from her request.

Trapping is not in a dangerous sense, but only aims to avoid losses on his own part.

Noelle silently smiled and then stood up.

She brushed her hair up for a moment, then said in a firm voice, "Whatever information you find, bring it to me. Don't worry about payment, because you'll be paid according to how valuable the information you find is."

Noelle walked a few steps forward, and then stopped as if she remembered something.

"Don't think of capturing and carrying it, because it's impossible. Of course, if you can bring it, don't hesitate to do that."

An arrogant smile formed on his face as he continued to step towards the exit. He again stepped on the body of the previous drunkard.

"Send all reports with your name to this address. I'll consider the reward after seeing your report."

Noelle's coat moved as if a strong wind was blowing her, then several sheets of paper with beautiful handwriting appeared flying all over the place.

On each of those papers, there was an address at the bottom of which also listed a name.

Noctis Grei.

Noelle looked back, then smiled.

"Do what you can do. I probably won't be too disappointed with the result."

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"I'm back."

After Noelle finished her business at the bar, she immediately returned and met Felice who was sitting under the shower.

As he sat down, he seemed confused thinking of something. However, the moment Noelle appeared, her expression instantly turned happy and she also quickly stood up.

"Noah, you were there long enough. What the hell are you doing? "

Noelle shakes. "I've completed all the tasks. Now, we just have to wait until the information we want comes."

Noelle had no intention of telling Felice about her actions as a Grei Noctis. It would be his identity whenever he wanted to do something dangerous.

After all, Noah Ashrain's name should remain clear of any criminal track record.

Of course, Noelle could not keep this as a secret for a long time. The commotion he caused there was quite large, and Felice could have known about it.

If Felice knew of the commotion, she would naturally know of the mission made by a man named Grei Noctis. If that happened, then Felice would definitely associate him with the figure of Noah Ashrain.

To solve that problem, Noelle has made some pretty good prevention plans. So even if Felice or everyone in the Nautica bar knew Noelle's identity as Grei Noctis, it wouldn't be such a big deal.

"So ... Now, do we just need to find the information ourselves? "

At Felice's question, Noelle quickly nodded in response.

"It wouldn't be a good thing if we relied too much on them. Therefore, we still have to move ourselves to a certain extent. What's more, the information they provide isn't necessarily the same as what we'll find."

"I think you're right. Our role as informants is only useful to provide information to others. We still have to take care of the bar."

As Felice said that, her expression turned grim. Perhaps, not doing anything at the time when everyone was getting the task made him feel uncomfortable.

"Don't worry too much. We can still find all that information in our own way. Wellh, I guess taking care of the bar at a time like this is gonna be an uphill task."

All the employees went to a certain area to conduct an investigation, and only Noelle with Felice was available to take care of the bar.

Tian and Mona would occasionally visit as they still had an important role in the bar.

The second stage in Noelle's plan, which was to make a request among the Bounty Hunter, was completed.

Now, he could be free to do an information hunt.

In this case, Noelle was confused as to whether or not she should act with Felice. According to him, Felice will only hinder considering Felice does not have the ability of disguise or camouflage.

Then, Noelle remembered what she wanted to ask Felice before.

"About the contract you mentioned it .. What does that mean? "

Noelle was talking about the 'god contract' that Felice mentioned before she left making a request.

Felice looked puzzled for a moment, but she immediately understood Noelle's intentions.

"Ahh... Come to think of it, you are still new, yes .. The Captain may not have told you because he forgot, whereas Tian and everyone tends to assume that the Captain told you … "

(I didn't know he was forgetful .. )

Noelle only nodded with a sad smile, as if to understand the forgetful nature of Dolf.

"Where should I explain ... It's a little complicated" Felice said, putting on a resigned expression.

"Explain it in a way you think is simple."

Felice nodded in response to Noelle's words.

"Then, it would be better to practice it first."

After saying that, the two stopped walking, and Felice took a step forward before finally turning around.

Now, he was in a position to face Noelle head-on.

"Noah, try to touch me anywhere."

"Eh … "

Even if Felice said it herself, Noelle wouldn't do that.

Noelle was not the type to touch another woman at will.

"Don't worry. This is the way to prove it to you."

Felice said it as if she understood with the confusion Noelle felt.

"Then … "

Not seeing any other choice, Noelle raised her right hand and walked over to Felice.

His posture and body movements were as if he wanted to do something inappropriate to the girl.

Fortunately, the road they passed by was quite deserted. No one passes by here.

The look in her eyes changed, and Noelle's footsteps became even faster. He was very close to Felice. Her hands could touch Felice's body at any moment now.

However, just as her hand was about to touch that body, Felice naturally moved to the side and avoided Noelle's hand.

"Keep trying to touch me" Felice said with a smile.

Noelle did exactly as Felice said. However, no matter how fast and agile he moved, Felice would avoid him with better agility.

Finally, the two stopped moving, and Felice chuckled.

"What's going on? You don't look like a girl who can avoid it all … "

Noelle is not serious, but the movement is still fast. Too fast that a normal human eye cannot possibly follow its movements.

Felice stopped laughing, then smiled. "You must be confused. Actually, it was the effect of the contract I had with the God of Purity. Do you know how that power works? "

"Maybe .. I have a little estimate of that, but I'm not sure it's true."

"The way it works is very simple. Like his name', making a contract with the God of Purity left me with the ability to keep my own purity. Like earlier, I actually didn't move intentionally, but the power of this contract detected my desire to dodge, so my body moved automatically."

(Autopilot, yes .. )

Broadly speaking, Noelle understood how it worked.

This so-called contract, perhaps a link between humans and gods, allowed one to use the powers that correspond to those gods.

Perhaps, it would be more appropriate to say that it was akin to a blessing.

(Wait, isn't the rule that Gods are forbidden to interfere in the affairs of the human world? What the hell's going on? Is the system broken? )

Noelle would think so.

The longer he thought about it, the more unclear the answer he got.

"So ...Your body will move by itself as long as you have the desire to dodge? "

Felice nodded, then turned around and walked a few steps, then kicked a pebble nearby.

"That's right. But, still, this ability could only be used to dodge. What's more, how far I can avoid will depend on how good my physical condition is."

"you mean? "

Not that Noelle doesn't understand. Instead, he fully understood what Felice was saying. However, he chose to ask because his instinct told him to do that. Perhaps, if she did not ask, then Felice would not continue with her explanation.

"I still have to train my physique to keep my evasion ability effective. Also, this contract only gives me the ability to dodge, and not attack."

"Maybe too rude, but .. That sounds good to you."

Felice responded to Noelle's comment with a faint smile.

"Everyone said the same thing." Silent for a moment, he then continued, "But, doesn't it feel so sad when you want to protect something that is so precious to you, but the truth is that you can only dodge for your own life? "

The words were so powerful that Noelle who heard them instantly widened her own two eyes.

"I've lost something because I can only avoid it. That's why I trained myself to fight. That way, at least I can put up a fight on my enemy."

Noelle of course understands that.

It had no power whatsoever, and could do nothing but dodge and flee. It was a very sad thing for someone who wanted to protect something.

Perhaps, the former Noelle would not understand that helpless feeling. From the beginning, he was born strong and destined to be strong so as to keep everything he had. Therefore, Noelle's understanding of Felice is only limited to his will to protect something.

However, recently, he had experienced things that made him feel so helpless.

Can't do anything but dodge and escape. This was exactly the situation when fighting against Noir.

"Well, it is thanks to this contract that I am still alive today, so I have no regrets. Although ... I had to lose some things instead … "

Noelle did not want to continue this conversation any further. If he continued to continue, then Felice would definitely remember all those pitiful things.

" … How ... Can I make a contract with a god? "

Felice turned to Noelle and looked at her for a moment, then smiled.

"You can try it anytime. But, try to get permission from the Captain or Tian. Once you receive their permission, I'll accompany you."

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