While the clergymen at the actual scene were diligently treating the wounded, the higher-ups hosted such an ulterior motive. It was the same no matter in which world you were.
“We are very sorry that We cannot present you a proportionally great reward.” (Helmut)
“It is fine because we received a large amount of money the last time.” (Burkhart)
Although that was true as well, this time we received the valuable remains of Grade Grande.
Things like the frozen blood, the scales, the skin, the meat, the intestines and the bones.
Because the remains were stuffed into the magic bag right after killing the dragon, they preserved their freshness. Those would very likely sell for a large amount of money.
Also, because the remains held a gigantic magic crystal within, the kingdom would purchase it for 400 platinum coins.
As a result, combining it with the monster remains of the one week of hunting afterwards, the total amount per person was 450 platinum coins and 50 gold coins when split between Armstrong-doushi, Burkhart-san, and myself.
In any event, all of the dragon’s raw materials were expensive.
Supposing the undead ancient dragon from before was still alive, the prices would have risen even more steeply.
“(I don’t quite understand it as a large amount of money has already been given)” (Wendelin)
Any further reward isn’t really necessary, I thought due to the reasons from above.
From the point of views of someone who monthly earned 58’746 yen (tax included) in his previous life, someone possessing several platinum plates appeared to be plenty rich. (E: ~$488, which is hard to believe considering that is less than my cheapest apt rent ever)
There were many people in this country who wouldn’t get to see something like a platinum plate until their death.
The people having seen something like a platinum plate within his home territory were zero including his father who was a noble.
“However, given that honor be fulfilled, We award the three of you the Twin Dragon medal.” (Helmut)
Even though there has been no one receiving it for more than 200 hundred years, I got it after a long time, and now, half month later, I end up receiving yet another one.
Although it’s appearance is quite beautiful as it is made out of gold and emerald, I somehow get the feeling that it isn’t really that valuable after all. My senses might be dull though. (E: Sort of like your sense of money now, huh?)
Actually the expressions Armstrong-doushi and Burkhart-san wore, as they were awarded the medal by His Majesty and attached it to themselves, showed unusual nervousness.
“What’s left is the peerage, huh? As Armstrong shall be a viscount and Sir Baumeister shall be promoted in rank to baron.” (Helmut)
Armstrong-doushi is the second son of an Earl’s household.
Because he couldn’t succeed the peerage as second son, he independently received the peerage rank of baron from His Majesty as he assumed his post as Royal Head Magician.
Just like myself, who doesn’t possess any territory and only receives the annuity, his peerage rank was raised to viscount and mine was raised from Associate Baron to Baron at the same time.
Holding the rank of Viscount grants you a annuity of 2 platinum coins, whereas someone holding the rank of Baron receives 1 platinum coin as annuity.