The meaning of どちらが割に合うんだかな > > > > > **** > > My question is about the meaning of **** . Context: A young boy came to the adventurers guild with a request but only had several silver coins(edit: if you read on much further you find out it was 5 silver coins). The guild master told the boy that he wouldn't send his members for such a small reward. Before the young boy leaves an aspiring members of the guild accepts his request. The guild master (worried about the potential impact on the guild if the member dies, or is found out as this member has not yet received their license). He then tells someone else to go and save her, and the above conversation begins. from what I understand (in this context) means "to be worth it". However, I don't quite follow what is meant in the excerpt above. Can anyone help?

To use your words. I think it is something like "I wonder what is/would be more worth it, those 5 silver coins that boy offered, or this 'free' meal I will receive. Clearly dissatisfied with the the reward he will receive, which is presumably, worth less and the request will be more troublesome if he has to look after this other person as well.