@Kisato
Yep, this guy is still in denial that he craves battles.
Also, this MC does not know what merchant means.
- "I need money because I am in debt, so lets get the crystals i burried."
- Crystals were taken already.
- Finds out they were sold illegally*
- "They were sold for defense strengthening?"
- "Keep my money, I dont need it".
Its your own money that they practically stole from you. They owe you that money. Go be a fucking merchant and collect your money.
But no, this guy gives it all to them, just because they gave a vague excuse. MC should go turn in his license.
If he was not interested in the money, why make it such a big deal? Why inconvenience yourself even more, going so far as having to break one of your own rules even, just because.... I don't even know.
If you wanted to garner favor with the city government, collect your income, pay off your debt, then give the rest to them. They already owe you anyways. They would already be considered lucky to be able to keep anything in the first place.