Goblin Dependency
Chapter 115 - 84 Midsummer (Combined)

Chapter 115: Chapter 84 Midsummer (Combined)

Midsummer Festival.

One of the most important festivals on the Aifala Continent.

The time is mid-seventh month of each year (Xia Dynasty Month), on the longest daytime, marking the transition of seasons and the peak of summer.

The origin of the festival, amid countless years of strife and complex contradictions of the Divine epics on the continent, has long been forgotten.

But people still follow the traditions passed down from generation to generation, celebrating the midpoint of the year in their own ways.

Banquets, weddings, divinations...

Even those diligent farmers who can’t straighten their backs in the fields will give themselves a small break today, spend time with family, and add a few extra slices of dried meat to dinner.

Naturally, the people of River Valley Town are no exception.

"Task Number: 1062, required participants: 4, already full, next please."

"Why is 3 silver short? This goblin’s ear is only half, not counted in the bounty, next please."

"I don’t sell [adventurer’s manual] here, next please."

"No time, next please."

"Next please..."

Lowering her head, she tiredly rings the bell.

Moli slumps behind the counter, calling out weakly.

In front, there’s no movement for a long time.

No longer does she hear the usual chatter and clamor in her ears.

Raising her head, she sees that the association hall, which should have been bustling with adventurers, is now empty.

Only a few staff in adventurer association uniforms are walking together towards the door, chatting and laughing.

Moli pauses.

Then, as if remembering something, her previously exhausted and sleep-deprived expression vanishes instantly.

In its place, a relieved smile unconsciously appears on her face, and even her eyes show a bit more spirit.

"Almost forgot, today is Midsummer Festival."

On this annual festival, no matter how busy it usually gets, the adventurer association gives its employees a half-day holiday.

It is said that some well-funded and generous branches even distribute bonuses and gifts to employees.

Of course, that has nothing to do with Moli.

As an ordinary receptionist at the River Valley Town adventurer association branch, she feels perfectly satisfied to get off work early.

Just thinking about not having to deal with those oddly-shaped adventurers this afternoon, not having to haggling over why the bounty is for the left ear instead of the finger, not having to touch those blood-dripping loot bags, fills her with joy.

She even hums a little tune unconsciously while packing her things.

Holding her satchel, she casually greets passing colleagues and jauntily walks out of the adventurer association’s door.

Her rented house is on the west side of River Valley Town, about a thirty or forty-minute walk from here.

Not very close, but it’s cheap.

To be honest, Moli’s income is quite substantial for an ordinary citizen.

Like the saying that’s spread across the continent:

"Living next to adventurers, even the crowing rooster earns Gold Coins."

Any job related to adventurers or things with Extraordinary Power tends to be quite lucrative.

Even someone just responsible for serving drinks at a tavern frequented by adventurers earns much more than their peers.

Sometimes, the tips collected in one night exceed the wages many people earn in ten days.

Of course, the high income also comes with high risks.

After all, when it comes to drunkards, there’s a world of difference between an ordinary middle-aged, bald, beer-bellied Uncle Jack, afraid of his wife, and a Half orc adventurer whose arm is thicker than your thigh, still carrying the aura of blood after slaying dozens of goblins earlier in the day.

The danger level would naturally be poles apart.

The former might just shove you a couple of times, swearing while denying any previous misconduct;

But if you really step on a landmine with the latter, and they’re drunk...

It could truly cost you your life.

However, that has nothing to do with Moli.

Backed by the association, even without any combat ability, no idiot would dare to trouble her during work.

At this moment, the short-haired girl, who has finally gotten a half-day off,

is pondering whether to cook for herself tonight or have a feast at a restaurant.

"It’s Midsummer Day after all, might as well go out for a good meal."

"I wonder if Nana is free today, haven’t seen her in over a month, need to find a chance to catch up."

Losing herself in thought, she almost collided with a passerby as she turned the corner.