Isekai Nonbiri Sanpo Tabi

Walking, Chapter 77: Making meals

“So it’s attached to the park’s management facilities huh.”

“Yes. We are building a temporary building here and use it as a first-aid facility and information desk for lost children.”

“I see. It’s indeed common for people to get lost at festivals.”

The chairman of the executive committee guided us to the park’s management facilities. The sound of making the temporary building can be heard as well.

“Well, first of all, you guys need to carry the luggage and build a temporary booth here.”

“Understood. Leave it to us.”

“Ouch!, ouch! Stop hitting!”

The swordsman slapped the back of the woman who’s still a bit hurt from his Cobra Twist. She turned to the swordsman, who is now walking towards the luggage, and muttered “Muscle brain!” to herself. She spoke so softly that the swordsman didn’t hear it.

After a short look, I then concentrated on the task. It’s time to carry the luggage. They make it every year, and the necessary items are brought from the warehouse of the management facility.

“Oh, the cat-eared little girl is amazing!”

“Hehe! Shiro is strong!”

This is where Shiro comes into play. She swiftly carries over lots of woods and other necessary items.

“Hey, hold this down.”

“Okay!”

Everyone worked hard and the booth was completed in no time. There are also stakes in the ground, so it’s stable. There, we added cot beds and desk, placing them side by side.

“Phew, this should be okay for now.”

“I’ll clean it up with life magic.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Sue cleans the beds and desk with life magic.

Since these things are left for a long time in the warehouse, it was a little dirty with dust.

I tried to move on to the next job after we cleaned the booth, but then someone gets injured.

“Gyaa!”

Thud!

“Hahaha, you’re still as clumsy as ever. Come on, I’ll heal you.”

“To be treated by a guy who said that injuries would heal if he spat on them…. Ugh, what a humiliation!”

The staff member tripped out of nowhere and the swordsman treated her while laughing.

Actually, these two seem to get along really well.

The next step is to install a signboard, but the letters have become faint because it has been used for many years.

“Oh, Sister Sue is so good!”

“R-really?”

“Yes, it’s pretty impressive. With this, it’ll be clearly visible from far away.”

Sue is repainting and rewriting the signboard. Her handwriting is beautiful, so everyone praises her.

After the paint has dried, the sign is installed in the temporary booth. For the time being, the site setup is now complete.

Next, we are making trash cans. But as we are doing this, we are approached by a certain person.

“Hi guys.”

“Oh, Mom.”

“Auntie, it’s been a long time.”

“It’s been a while.”

“Oh my, everyone’s helping out this year huh. That’ll be a big help.”

From the management facility next door, a person who looked like a typical aunt came out and greeted us. Apparently, she is the mother of the staff member, and she knows all the three other women.

“I’m making staff meals, but I don’t have enough hands. Can someone help?”

“““Erm…”””

Everyone turned their heads away except me and Ao. Especially the staff member and the three women who came with us are doing their best not to look at the auntie.

Is their cooking really that bad?

“Then I’ll help you with Ao.”

“Shun-oniichan’s cooking is delicious!”

“Really? Well, I’m sorry about this, but I really need your help. Please follow me. And you four, come with me too! You better learn how to cook or you won’t find a husband!”

““““Okay….””””

While admonishing the four of them, including her daughter, the aunt took me and Ao to the next management facility.

The four women had a bad look on their faces though.

“I’ve brought someone who can cook.”

“Huh? What’s the matter with the four of you?”

“They are trying to refuse with all their might. I’m really worried about their future.”

“Hahaha, I can’t deny that.”

The four of them were criticized by the chairman but they didn’t care about it and started cooking. It looks like we will be making yakisoba. I don’t want the smell to linger, so I think I should do it outside.

“Excuse me, should I do it outside?”

“Yes, I’ll leave it to you.”

So, I borrowed a table and started cooking. I cut vegetables and meat with Ao, and in the meantime, I warm up the griddle on the magic stove.

While stir-frying vegetables and meat, the noodles are also loosened. Then, I sprinkle the sauce in the jar and fry it all at once.

Mmm, it smells good.

“Oh, you’ve got some good skills, bro.”

“I think you can go as a chef.”

Caught by the good smell, people gathered one after another.

Sue, Shiro and Ao serve the finished fried noodles on a plate.

“It’s hot but it’s delicious.”

“The vegetables are crispy.”

“The noodles are chewy too.”

Everyone is hungry and they were eating voraciously.

I’m glad they gave it a high rating.

I’ll be honest, I’ve worked part-time in a shopping center food court before. Even though the vegetables and noodles are different to those in my original world, the basic method of preparation is the same.

“Shun-oniichan’s cooking is always delicious.”

“That’s true. Shun-san’s cooking is really impressive.”

Shiro and Sue are munching on their meal as usual and Ao is also gobbling down the meal.

However, there is one corner that is a little worrisome.

““““……””””

The three female adventurers and the staff member had finished off a large portion of yakisoba in one go, and were silently staring at their empty plates.

“Uhm, what’s wrong? Did it taste bad?”

“No, it wasn’t.”

I don’t understand why they went silent though.

Suddenly, the four of them turned to me.

“Hey, Nii-chan.”

“What is it?”

““““Pleae become my husband!””””

“Huh?”

I wondered what they would say, but then they suddenly got serious and asked me to become their husband.

What the heck are they talking about!?

“You guys, get your acts together!”

Slap, slap, slap, slap.

““““Buu…””””

“Oh, that sounded good.”

At this point, the wife of the executive committee chairman slaps the four of them on the back of their head without hesitation.

Well, it sounded really good….

“I mean, he gets to cook delicious food every day.”

“He’s attentive and kind.”

“He is an excellent candidate, right?”

“He cooks delicious food.”

“Then you girls should cook a good meal!”

““““It’s impossible.””””

“You girls are really……”

The aunt looked at the four women, including her daughter, with stunned eyes, wondering how bad they could cook.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.


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Hazure Skill “Alarm”, jitsuwa fūin kaijo no nōryoku deshita. Ochikobore no shōnen wa, nemuri kara sameta megami-tachi to yasashī saikyō o mezasu

Chapter 26: Wake up

For some reason, the adventurers from the Eastern Dungeon had gathered on the first floor.

There was a commotion near the exit. The voices of the guild receptionist and other staff could be heard from there. There seemed to be some arguing, as shouts of “Get out!” and “Don’t come in!” echoed around the area.

Gideon suddenly draws his sword.

“Rion, duel with me.”

The tip of his sword was pointed at me. Then his cronies gather around us. Everyone was grinning at me, enjoying the spectacle.

“Gideon……”

I forget to add “san”.

“Consider this an honour. It’s an honour for a commoner like you to be able to have a duel against a noble.”

Gideon looked down at me and snorted.

I calmed my breathing and asked straight away.

“Why?”

Perhaps it was because I had seen that mythical scene, or perhaps it was because I had defeated the werewolf zombie, but I was able to remain calm in a way that was incomparable to before.

He used to be such a fearsome opponent for me after all.

“I’m going to give you a chance.”

Gideon swung his sword.

“If you beat me in this duel, you don’t have to pay me back. Isn’t this such a good opportunity?”

“……If this is about money, I’ll pay it back soon.”

“I don’t trust you.”

Every time Gideon utters a word, there is laughter around us.

“You got a useless skill you know? It may seem going well by chance but…. aren’t you anxious inside? I don’t think there’s really any chance, is there?”

I exchange glances with Mia-san. I decided to show him the magic stone of the werewolf zombie.

Mia-san took out a high-purity magic stone from the pouch.

“What is that?”

“We got it from the boss.”

“……From the werewolf? Something that big!?”

I puffed out my chest as much as I could. I already learned how to negotiate.

“I’ll pay for my sister’s medicine in full, so I don’t need to duel.”

“Kuku~, I see. But to be honest, I don’t care about the debt anymore.”

“Huh?”

I muttered in puzzlement. Gideon gestures behind him with his thumb.

“I’ve ordered the entrance to be closed, and no one is allowed to leave the dungeon unless I order it.”

“Rion-san”

A voice came from the entrance.  It seemed that someone from the guild had really come all the way to the entrance.

“You have no choice but to duel me and lose miserably.”

“And if I lose?”

“Fufu, I don’t think you can get away with all your limbs intact but…… I’ll have you sign this. It’s a pledge of forced labor—also known as a slave contract.”

I think it’s a little strange. It’s as if enslavement is purpose of all this.

Gideon is up to something for sure.

Harassing the son of the man he hated—I felt that there was more to it than that.

“I’ve never liked your family.”

Gideon said with a smile.

“Yes. I just don’t like it…… especially those eyes. Those guys even glorify something that is simply weak, calling it kind or something…”

Claaang!

There was a heavy clanging sound.

Mia-san stepped forward.

“What a bullcrap.”

She glared at Gideon and cut him off.

“……I’ve always thought there was some reason for all that, but to think that it was all real crap. Don’t you think about your reputation?”

“Ha! So you’re Rion’s ally. Mia the axe-cat. Let me tell you, there is an absolute difference between a level 35 swordsman skill and level 30 axeman skill!”

Gideon then added in a sing-song voice,

“Some skills grow depending on the level, while others improve with the use of more skills. Both Swordsman and Axeman are level-dependent skills, but Swordsman is overwhelmingly superior in terms of the strength and variety of abilities you gain depending on your level!”

After saying that, Gideon waved his hand and the adventurers automatically surrounded Mia-san. They are trying to stop her from joining me.

“Mia, just stay there and watch.”

“What if I say I don’t like it?”

“We are going to beat you two together then.”

『Rion, what are you going to do?』

I heard Solana’s voice.

(…… I’m thinking about it.)

I answered her.

This is clearly an unfavorable situation. But strangely, the fear I had felt before was gone. He is a noble, strong, and had an absolute handle on me because of my debt. Before, just him stepping forward made me tense up, and I was crawling to protect my head.

But now I’m different. Little by little, I was getting stronger.

“Mia-san.”

“Yes?”

“How strong do you think the previous boss was?”

“I’d say…. between 30 to 40 I guess.”

Gideon’s level is 35. Of course, if I went in without a plan I would be defeated miserably. But with the support of my skills I was able to fight on equal terms with the werewolf zombie. More than anything, Gideon’s aura made me feel like I have an opportunity.

I feel like if I am going to fight him and defeat him, now was the time.

“Alright. I agree.”

When I took a step forward, I felt completely satisfied. 

I see. Deep within me, I must have known that a confrontation with this man is inevitable. He is an opponent I have to fight against.

“Mia-san, please stay out of this.”

Gideon frowned.

“How arrogant! Tsk!”

I pull out my blue crystal short sword and look straight at Gideon. My actions made him completely enraged.

“Such an eyesore. So irritating and unpleasant! Why are you two like that?”

After a short pause, one of his cronies approached and explained the rules.

The decision will be made if one of you is incapacitated or surrendered. The battle area is the entire first floor. Whoever steps away from it, will lose.

“That’s the condition for winning or losing?”

If I win, I don’t have to pay off my debts anymore. But if I lose, I’ll become a slave instead.

My heart feels unreasonably warm.

I’m not that weak anymore.

“Let’s start.”

As soon as he spoke, Gideon charged in. I ducked my body to avoid it.

It wasn’t poisonous like that of the werewolf zombie. It was just a simple attack that was fast and sharp. I dodged it over and over again.

Then again and again.

“…… I’m not scared.”

“What?”

“I said, I’m not scared, Gideon!”

I charged into his bosom.

He must have thought I was going to run away.

Because he was clearly upset, I found an opening. I deflected his unsteady attack with my short sword and headbutted him with all my might.

Gideon presses his jaw and steps back, staggering.

“Again, my jaw! Y-you bastaard!”

“I think you are holding back.”

Gideon’s sword was different from the one I had felt in the dungeon.

It’s not as sharp as the werewolf zombie. It’s a force that has been adjusted so as not to kill, but to inflict pain. 

Gideon isn’t serious.

He’s not even looking at me, he’s playing.

—But I’m not afraid of him anymore.

“You damn worthless skill user!”

Gideon used the『Swordsman』skill,  strengthening his sword attacks.

“Fine! Dieeee!”

I broke out in cold sweat. 

The slashes increased, and I couldn’t parry them all. However, I also had a new skill.

“Wake up!”

The spirits arose and lent me its strength.

“Wake up?”

“Wan!”

A fierce wind blew from my short sword. Gideon lost his balance. I didn’t even need to use my 【Golden Flame】 ability yet. I knew the direction my opponent was taking his sword.

On the other hand, the other party doesn’t know me now.

“I’ve decided to become stronger.”

With Solana’s power, I saw the endless stories of the gods, the constellations. I saw skeletons and monsters called werewolf zombie. I saw the decisive battle of the giant god sealed in the ice.

If the world is not kind, then I myself can be kind and strong!

I decided to keep that promise, so I stepped forward.

I pushed forward and forward.

I can feel Gideon’s agitation with every step I made. He made a high-handed downward swing, but with my increased level, I was able to block his attack just in time. Using my legs that are trained from climbing stairs and going through dungeons, I pushed his whole body upwards.

Then the blade of my short sword pushed Gideon’s sword away.

“With a short sword…… m-my sword was pushed away!?”

There is an absolute difference in reach between a short sword and a longsword. But at close range, I am clashing with the handle —the strongest part of the blade. I have to use brute force.

Gideon and I glared at each other with blades in between.

“Our family is not your toy! Open your eyes, Gideon!”

Gideon used his skill 『Swordsman』 and fled. It was an ability called 【Start Over】. He could do backstepping and wide distance.

Skill, 『Sun’s Divine Protection』was used.
Executing 【Golden Flame】
――――――――――――――――――――
【Golden Flame】 …… Improves your physical abilities for a limited time.

I followed up with a surprise attack skill.

“Y-your skills…..”

Gideon was shaken the whole time. He probably hadn’t taken into account that I had gotten stronger.

My chance of victory is there. Or rather, that’s all there is to it.

I need to take advantage of his agitation and win at once.

Leaving it to my enhanced power, I wielded the short sword with all my might.

“Don’t underestimate me!”

Gideon’s sword is coming from the right. I spun to the left and slashed away with my short sword. Sparks flew and a metallic sound echoed. For some reason, I felt like the blade was hot.

It became quiet.

Except for one person, no one spoke anything.

“—Impossible! My sword was….”

Gideon’s sword was broken in half. More than half of it is stuck in the ground.

『……Isn’t it clear that the decision is made?』

Solana said so, but no one speaks. Gideon looks down and looks at his hands. He is shaking, perhaps from numbness or anger.

“That short sword, Rion…… Just what did you get in the dungeon?”

He asked straight to the point, but I just stared at him

After being silent, Gideon suddenly begins to laugh.

“I see. I see. So there is a secret in the dungeon after all! If I release it….”

It was a terrifying laugh that reverberated throughout the floor.

“Haha! Hey, who prepared this sword?”

Gideon looks around and catches a glimpse of an adventurer. He was an adventurer who always accompanied Gideon.

“I-it was me….…”

“I lost because of you!”

Gideon kicked the man with all his might. A blow unleashed by his high-level combat skill was delivered to an adventurer from the weakest dungeon. 

The other party was blown up to the wall and could not move. His arms are twitching, and his face contorts in pain.

“Oh my God!”

“……Rion, let’s start again.”

“But the duel is….”

“I haven’t said I’ve given up. Hey, someone throw me a replacement sword, that one was rubbish and that’s why my hand slipped.”

He is crazy…….

Gideon shots his broken sword to me. I woke up the spirit with my alarm skill and shot it down with a gust of wind.

“Do you want to continue……?”

『He’s really annoying. Want me to help? 』

(…… You don’t have to.)

Though I told Solana that, I was worried about the duration of the skill’s effect. If I used it repeatedly, he’ll find an opening for an attack once I used it again.

As I stepped back, the voice of God echoed in my head.

Skill, 『Alarm』was used.

Achievement has been unlocked.
New ability is granted under 【 Unseal】.

(……My skills can grow?)

It seems the『Alarm』skill has improved by another level.

(A-at this timing!?)

It seems that simply using it like before isn’t enough, and the number of times it’s been used is no longer counted.

I thought about it more, and it seems that the key to the growth of the 『Alarm』skill isn’t just the number of times it’s been used, but the number of times it’s been “unsealed”.

If the degree of growth differs depending on the spirit, god, or other entity that causes it, it can be explained that the counting has stopped.

In other words, it’s not the number of times, it’s the experience!

(M-maybe my skills can still grow.)

I quickly checked my status.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.


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Island Maker: Tensei Shitara Slow Life Game deshita. Nonbiri shima o sodatemasu

Chapter 69: Another Dantes Family

The bride and groom were lovely. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked sincere, and Her Royal Highness Princess Granadal is a very beautiful person.

She looked great in her pure white dress.

I think. Well, to be honest, we are too far away to get a good view.

The table we were at is quite far back. So, my interest quickly shifted to the dishes served in the table. And as expected, the royal palace’s dishes are luxurious. High-quality luxurious ingredients were used generously, and the variety, quantity and quality of the food are all very satisfying. There are things that are only prepared by the court chefs.

But I don’t think Lynn’s cooking is to be outdone. 

Actually, if I had to choose, I would say Lynn’s cooking is more delicious. I can’t describe it well, but I feel the warmth, flexibility and potential in her dishes. It’s exciting and relaxing, stimulating yet calming.

That’s how that taste is.

“Cedie, take a look.”

When Eugenie pointed out to me, I looked at the upper seat, and there was a buzz in the place.

“Did something happen?”

“Have you not noticed? Look, the waiters are pouring the wine.”

“Château Gandalcia Special……”

There are only 100 bottles of Chateau Gandarcia Special, so there probably aren’t enough for all the guests. It appears that it is only available to royalty and high-ranking aristocrats.

Even from a distance, I can see how people who put the glass of wine on their mouths are amazed at how delicious it is. There is a quiet whisper, and I can see people checking the labels from here.

“Congratulations, Cedie! I think everyone liked it. Maybe this will lead to more wine orders?”

“I hope so. But I don’t want them to want it too much.”

There’s no telling when the grapes to be harvested are sparkling grapes after all. 

However, if everyone buys Gandalcian wine, the salaries of the islanders will increase. I also need buy ship and build railways, so I need money for that.

This time, the sales are 12 million crown coins, but if I want to get railways and ships, it’s not enough at all.

Well, I have no choice but to work hard.

I put foie gras on the veal fillet steak and put my fork on the choux pastry-wrapped dish. 

✲✲✲

My days in the capital have flown by, and today is the day we will return to Gandalcia.

We decided to take a ship using the canal to a place called Netan City. It’s faster and much easier than going down the road. And thanks to the sales of wine, my pockets are warm.

As I packed up my things and thanked Earl Simpson, I had a visitor.

It was Viscount Terbert who came. This person is the head of the Imperial Household and the person who recommended Gandalcian wine for the reception.

“It was good to see the Viscount before I returned to Findas. I wanted to thank you once again. Thank you very much.”

“Oh, no worries. Well, I’m glad I made it in time for your departure. Will you come to the palace with me now?”

“To the palace? But the ship’s departure time is approaching….…”

If we miss this, the ticket I bought will be wasted. In addition to the three of us, me, Char and Upa, I also paid for Lucio and the wagon in advance.

Viscount Tervet added apologetically.

“I shouldn’t say this out loud, but His Majesty the King wants to meet you.”

“His Majesty?”

“Yes. His Majesty has really taken a liking to your wine.”

It’s not an atmosphere where I can say no then……

I really want to go home as soon as possible, but if I say selfishly, I may cause trouble to those around me if I decline here.

“Sure, I’ll go with you.”

I quietly followed Viscount Terbert to the royal palace. We are not led to the audience room but to a small living room. Today, it is not an official business, but a very private meeting, so this must be a place for that.

When I went inside the room, I was greeted by His Majesty the King who is sitting on a large sofa. His stomach is popping out, his head with little hair is shining, but his face is smooth and healthy-looking.

I must say, he looked youthful for a man on his sixties.

“You’re Cedie Dantès huh. Hmm, your eyes look like Lugorn’s.”

Lugorn Dantes is my grandfather. Grandfather had served at the royal court.

“Lugorn was my supervisor when I was the crown prince, and he used to scold me for a lot of things.”

“I- I’m honored to hear that.”

“Well, Lugorn was strict at times, but he was also easy-going. The two of us often escaped from the court and drank in the tavern in the city. He was often scolded by the Chancellor at the time. Hahahaha!”

Grandpa…….

“Sit there. We can’t talk if you stand still there.”

His Majesty offered me a chair and treated me to tea and sweets.

“I called you because I had a favor to ask Cedie.”

“If there’s anything I can help Your Majesty with, please let me know.”

“Very well. I am talking about last night’s wine.”

As expected, it’s about the wine. 

I was kind of expecting it.

I couldn’t imagine any other reason why they would go out of their way to summon me, a mere local lord, to the palace.

“What do you think? I’d like you to sell me a few bottles a year.”

“Of course, I would like to send some to Your Majesty but….”

Earl Simpson, Viscount Terbert and their other associates have already placed orders worth 120,000 crown coins.

“Pardon me Your Majesty. The next batch is already sold out, and I currently don’t know when the next shipment will be….”

If we can harvest sparkling grapes, we can ship them in about 12 days.

“One or two bottles would be fine. Is there anything you can do to accommodate that? Don’t worry, I won’t make you suffer.”

“I understand. Then, I’ll present my own bottle to Your Majesty.”

“Really!? Hoho, in that case, I will have to reward Cedie in exchange. All right, I’ll give you the title of baron.”

“Huh? In return for the wine?”

“That’s how much that wine is worth. In return, I want you to give me priority when you are selling it in the future.”

“Of course, Your Majesty.”

I wasn’t interested in titles, but when I think about it, there are many benefits to it. The most important is the toll tax. Travelers must pay a toll tax at each checkpoint set by the government. However, this is not the case with the aristocracy. If it is up to one horse-drawn carriage, there is no customs duty on luggage. This benefit is quite significant.

“Thank you very much, Your Majesty. I’m so honored. I’ll send the wine as soon as I get back to my territory.”

“Good, good. I’m looking forward to it.”

Thus, a second Dantes family was born in the kingdom of Floodland. 

One is the original Earl Dantes family. The family’s coat of arms is two wolves guarding a crown surmounted by a rose.

The other is the Baron Dantes family, a branch family. My coat of arms are two thrushes perched on a hazel tree.

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Island Maker: Tensei Shitara Slow Life Game deshita. Nonbiri shima o sodatemasu

Chapter 68: Bow down and smile

Today is the wedding day.

Since only a few dignitaries will participate in the ceremony, I will be attending from the reception. The venue was set up in a large hall in the palace, and it is said that there are about 500 participants. After changing into my best clothes, I escorted Eugenie down the corridor leading to the venue.

“There are a lot of foreign guests too.”

There are many guests walking around wearing unfamiliar traditional costumes.

“It’s the marriage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince after all so it’s only natural.”

Dantes’ mansion is magnificent, but this place feels more prestigious. My hometown, Beluca, is a port town, so perhaps its free-spirited atmosphere is reflected in the architecture.

Compared to that, I get the impression that the capital is much more formal.

“Are you the type of person who wants to have a big wedding for yourself?”

“Hmm… I wonder. I’m not really interested in the grandeur. I’d be happy if my parents and someone close to me celebrates it with me. I think that’s enough for me.”

It was a very Eugenie answer.

Just before entering the reception hall, I met a familiar face. 

To be honest, he wasn’t someone I wanted to meet, but perhaps this was fate…

I tried to pass by pretending not to notice, but the other party noticed me.

“……Cedie?”

“Hello, Alexei-oniisan.”

Alexei-oniisan, dressed in a luxurious formal attire, looks at me with his eyes showing disbelief.  

“Weren’t you on the island?”

“I was invited to the reception, so I came.”

“But how……?”

I asked Char to dig a tunnel for me.

I answered in my mind. Of course I’m not good-natured enough to tell him that honestly. I just keep on smiling politely.

I guess he is now feeling frustrated that he couldn’t lock me up and take over the management of the winery. Alexei-oniisan’s temples are twitching.

“Big Brother, it’s time for the reception to begin. Let’s go to our seats.”

The seating order at the wedding reception is completely different depending on your status. My brother, who is an Earl, is close to the bride and groom, but I, who have no title, sits at the bottom.

I am very grateful for that arrangement. Nothing good would come from staying with my brother any longer after all.

I bowed politely to Alexei-oniisan and walked towards my seat.

Seeing us, the waiters led us to our table. 

A middle-aged couple sits right next to us. They don’t seem to be used to this kind of occasion, and they looked a little nervous.

Since we are sharing the same table, I want to make sure that we are comfortable with each other.

I greeted them politely.

“My name is CedieDantes, Lord of Gandalcia. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

The gentleman immediately stood up and shook hands with me.

“My name is Baron Togonov. Nice to meet you.”

The baron is slender and his wife is a well-dressed lady.

“Speaking of Dantes, are you a relative of Earl Dantes?”

“Earl Alexei is my brother.”

He is mean, though!

“Oh my, I’m honored to have made the acquaintance of such an incredible person. Although I’m a baron, I’m just a newly emerging aristocrat…”

I wish he didn’t have to be so subservient.

“Don’t be too polite. I’m just a nobleman with no title. I presented wine made on my estate to this reception today. His Highness the Crown Prince liked the wine, so he invited me to come. I’m not in a position where I could be in a place like this normally.”

“You’re so humble. It’s amazing that you can make wine that pleases His Highness!”

Baron Togonov was impressed. He then added,

“In contrast, I pretty much bought my title with money. By chance, tin was mined in the mountains on my territory, and I made my fortune with it.”

“Tin? That’s a very useful metal.”

I’ve learned a lot about minerals from Nowald-sensei. Tin is a relatively soft metal that is easy to process. It also has a low melting point of about 232 degrees Celsius. 

“Yes. Thanks to that, we’re making a profit. Recently, we’ve been making something called tinplate, which is made by coating steel sheets with tin, and we are selling them as a building material.”

“Wait a minute, tinplate you say?”

“Do you know about it Dantès-san?”

If I’m not mistaken, tinplate is the material used to make cans, right?

“Uhm, excuse me for a moment.”

I secretly opened the status board. They can’t see it, so they don’t know what I’m doing. I flicked through the status board to find what I wanted.

I’m sure I’ve seen it before…….

Can sealer: A machine used to pack canned food
Points Required: 6

Yes, this is it!

If I can have a tin can and a lid, I can make canned food in Gandalcia. Bottling has the disadvantage of being heavy and fragile, but canned food solves that problem.

“Does Baron Togonov also do metal processing?”

“Of course. I’m happy to cater anything you want to make.”

Our conversation was interrupted by the entry of His Majesty the King, the father of the groom. As the subjects left their seats in unison, Baron Togonov slipped his business card into my hand discreetly.

“If you have any questions, please contact me any time.”

“Thank you.”

An unexpected development occurred in an unexpected place. 

As I bowed to His Majesty, I couldn’t hide my big smile.

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Walking, Chapter 76: Venue preparation and acquaintances

“This is the cherry blossom viewing venue. There are cherry trees planted along the river and in the square.”

“The flowers haven’t bloomed yet.”

“Mm, it looks like they’ll bloom in five days. This area will be really beautiful after the flowers bloom.”

“Is that so? I’m really looking forward to it!”

Following the female adventurers who said that they are locals here, we arrived at the cherry blossom viewing venue where the cherry trees are planted. It is about a 30-minute walk from the guild.

Perhaps it is still a little early for cherry blossom viewing as the flowers were not in bloom and there were only buds on the branches and trees.

However, it was just like a cherry blossom viewing venue in Japan, and stalls had already started reserving spots. Looking closely at the cherry tree, the buds are swelling, and it looks like they will soon bloom.

Just then, someone who appears to be a staff member approached us. The staff member looks like a literary girl. Apparently, she is familiar with the three women as she immediately begins chatting with them.

“Oh~, are you guys going to help out this time?”

“That’s right. Are you helping out at home?”

“Yes. The company is owned by my family after all. So this year, I became a member of the executive committee.”

“Hahaha, oh my, poor you.”

“Right? Muu-”

They seem to be quite close, as they exchange jokes quite casually.

If she’s the executive committee, does that mean she is like the on-site supervisor here?

“Come to think of it, the healer who was here last year apparently quit.”

“It was partly because he was getting old, but it was also because the church had caused a lot of trouble. He said he was going to retire to his local territory.”

“Well, they’ve been really bothering the guild too. They’re a real nuisance.”

“Yes, yes, that’s true. They even started interfering with things going on at the cherry blossom viewing festival and made my dad very angry.”

“Hahaha, bunch of idiots. They even offended the chairman of the executive committee. Aren’t they afraid of being banned from the cherry blossom viewing venue?”

“They are already banned. They not only offended my father, but also other shop owners.”

“Ha! They got what they deserve.”

Whoa, more and more stories are revealed.

This girl who looks like a literary one at first glance got a super poisonous tongue huh. She seems to have a lot of resentment towards the church too.

“Don’t worry. This time, I’ve brought four people who can use healing magic and one familiar too.”

“Four healer and one familiar?”

“Yes. First up are these two. I’ve seen them train, and they’re quite skilled.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Shun, this is Sue. I can use both healing magic and holy magic, and Sue specializes in holy magic.”

“Oh, thank you very much for your politeness. It’s amazing that you both can use holy magic.”

Since I was asked to speak, I started by introducing myself briefly. She replied politely, which was to be expected of a merchant’s daughter.

However, from the next introduction onwards, things started to get weird.

“I’m Shiro. This is Ao-chan and she can use healing magic.”

“Heh~, it’s rare to find a slime that can use healing magic.”

“By the way, the three of them are goblin hunters. They are so strong that I can’t even do a thing against them.”

“I see. It is very reassuring to have someone like them.”

Everything was fine up until the introduction of Shiro and Ao. The matter of us being Goblin Hunters was also revealed, but there were no particular problems to that.

Up to this point, it was a normal introduction.

Then—

“I’m someone who is trying to perfect my martial arts. I can use holy magic.”

“Eh!? Even though you’re a beastman, you can use holy magic?”

“Un. But I just learned about it so I’m still training.”

“No, no. I was just so surprised, sorry for that.”

It was the muscular gorilla beastman who introduced himself next, but she didn’t seem to believe that the gorilla beastman could use holy magic, so the female staff member was quite surprised.

“Wow, that’s awesome. But what about the other one?”

“It’s me.”

“Huh?”

“I said, it’s me. I’m able to use healing magic.”

“Huh? E-eh!?”

“It’s true.”

“I was surprised, too.”

“Eeeeh!?”

“You’re too surprised.”

“I mean, a muscle-brained guy like you who only thought about swords can now use healing magic!? That’s super surprising you know!”

“Hey, hang on, who’s the muscle-brain!?”

“Gyaah!”

Someone she knew is able to use healing magic. It may seem a bit rude, but that was just how shocking it was to her.

The swordsman performed a cobra twist on the staff member, but I’d like to think it was just a joke.

“Okay, okay, that’s it.”

“Oh, uncle. Long time no see.”

“It’s been a while.”

“It’s been a long time.”

“Yes, it’s been a while. Anyway, release that wrestling move of yours. You always joke around like that.”

“This isn’t even at the level of joking around. Cough cough.”

A middle-aged man came to us. But from what I heard, he appears to be the father of the staff member and the chairman of the executive committee. He is a very dandy person.

Hn? Maybe it was just me, but the face of the thief is a bit red.

“I’ve heard about it, looks like you’ve gathered quite a lot of people this time. There’s some setup work to do, so please lend me your strength.”

“Okay~, leave it to Shiro!”

“Hahaha, what a reliable cat-eared little girl.”

The chairman of the executive committee patted Shiro’s head and then he led us to the site.

By the way, the staff member who had been hit by the cobra twist had a rather complicated look on her face as the swordsman had been complaining a lot while he casts a healing spell on her.

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Umareta Chokugo ni Suterareta kedo, Zensei ga Taikensha datta node Yoyuu de Ikitemasu

Chapter 212: I’m a little thirsty

Goritia seems to be using up his qi and is going to release it in a whirlpool.

“If all goes well…… Uh! Are you really going to risk your life on such a gamble!?”

Orion shouts in a panic.

“That’s the only option I can do, so I can’t help it. And if there’s even the slightest possibility, I’ll do it! I’ll show you! A man’s way of life!”

An enormous amount of qi focused on Goritia’s arms, which he then thrusts forward.

The vortex, which has already returned to its original size, spits out monsters again in an attempt to stop it.

“That’s too late! Now, get blown awaaaaaaaay!”

Perhaps thinking that aiming from above would be more effective, Goritia kicked the ground and leapt several meters high. From there, he fired a cannonball made of his qi.

“Qi cannonball!!”

Doooooon!

A loud explosion rivalled Orion’s lightning attack earlier, if not even louder.

The aftermath of the battle blows away the monsters around him, and Anje and the others who lied down on the spot are also about to be blown away.

When the calm finally returned, the vortex had completely disappeared.

“Goritia!”

Goritia, who was in the air, stopped moving and falls to the ground. Anje somehow managed to catch him just before he hit the ground.

“Heavy…… I mean, are you okay!?”

Goritia is unconscious so she did not get an answer. She hurriedly checked his heartbeat.

“…..H-he is not moving!?”

Anje hurriedly massages his chest. However, the heartbeat does not come back. She also tried giving him a special potion made by Reus, but it didn’t work at all.

He had probably released all his qi in the first place, so he no longer has enough life energy left to keep his heart pumping.

“Then….…”

Anje immediately thought of imparting some of her own qi to Goritia.

She is not sure if it is possible, but there’s nothing else she can do at the moment. She carefully pours her qi into Goritia.

And that’s when it happened.

Ba-dum, Ba-dum, Ba-dum…….

“Oh! It’s moving!”

Perhaps it was because of the sharing of qi that Goritia’s heartbeat was restored.

★★★

“…… Phew, I managed to get the third one to disappear as well.”

I took a deep breath as I cleared up the “Monster Vortex” that appeared in the south of the city. 

I’m a bit tired after casting so many powerful spells. However, it is also necessary to wipe out the monsters spewed out by this vortex.

“Tracking type Wide-Area Extermination Magic!”

Moreover, there are more of them than the first two, so it is going to be a struggle.

“Anyway, now I’ve done my part.”

『Master, the vortex in the arena has disappeared.』

“Looks like the Anje and the others did a good job.”

It would have been difficult for Anje and Fana to do it with their magic alone, so they must have cooperated with someone else. 

It may have been Orion the hero or Goritia who erased the vortex.

But with this, the threat should have been eliminated.

I’ll do some more research later, but for now, I’ll take it easy and get back to the arena first.

Then, on my way back,

“Shaaaaaaaaa!!”

“S-someone…… Please help me!”

“Uwaaaaaa!”

“Baby…… I-, I have a baby with me!”

It’s a young mother and her baby being attacked by a monster.

Riding Lindwurm, I made a sharp turn and rushed to her.

“Ma’am, did you call?”

“Eh? B-baby!?”

When she cried for help, a baby appeared before her, so the mother was very surprised.

『……This should be the right reaction. 』

Her baby was also surprised that he even stopped crying.

“Shaaaaa!”

“Yu!”

“~~!?”

I killed the snake monster instantly.

“It’s all right now, Ma’am.”

“O-oh, thank you….…”

“By the way….”

I said, looking at her plump breasts in bewilderment.

“Can I have some milk too? I’m a little thirsty.”

『Don’t say such stupid things! We should get be back soon.』

“Ah, h-hey, wait! Linlin, what are you doing……? I want her thank you milk, ahhhhhhhhh!!”

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Island Maker: Tensei Shitara Slow Life Game deshita. Nonbiri shima o sodatemasu

Chapter 67: Departure to the Capital

As I was looking at my status screen, I heard a rattling sound coming from the direction of the tunnel, and Lucio appeared with a wagon. It is Upa who is holding Lucio’s bridle.

“Mio informed me that the tunnel is open. I guess we can now head out.”

“Yes, we can indeed go now…. But Upa, are you going with us?”

“I won’t let you say no this time. The capital is far away, and there might be robbers along the way. If I’m with you guys, I can prevent any unnecessary trouble from happening.”

Upa carries a long sword on his back and is already ready to travel.

Hmmm…. Perhaps with the tough-looking Upa around, fewer people will try to bother us indeed.

“But it’s still too early, right? It’s still before dawn you know.”

“That’s better. This way, we can leave without being seen by the guys at the checkpoint. We can make Earl Dantes think we’re still on the island.”

Knowing my brother, it’s possible that he might come to interfere with the delivery. He probably wouldn’t send troops into another territory, but he might have them pretend to be ruffians and launch an attack on us.

In that case, we should indeed leave immediately.

Everything is ready, and the wagon is loaded with wine and our luggage.

“Okay~, Char will carry the wagon to the main road!”

This is in the forest, so we really have to do that. 

Char lightly lifted the wagon with all our luggage in her shoulders and starts walking forward. Lucio, who is looking grumpy from just waking up, follows after her.

“Well then, everyone, we’re going.”

I said goodbye to everyone and started walking through the forest where the pigeons began to chirp. 

The weather continued to be fine and our trip went well. We arrived in the capital in two days without any major problems. Normally, it would take three days, but thanks to Char, we arrived earlier. For most of the journey, Char pulled the wagon.

She even carried the tired Lucio and placed him on the wagon, and the passers-by were very surprised by that scene. 

Well, it’s to be expected because a little girl is carrying an adult donkey with ease. It’s usually the other way around after all.

“Father, there are a lot of human presence!”

Char, who is walking cheerfully in front, told me excitedly.

“Well, we are almost at the Capital after all.”

“Ooh~! There are countless people in the Capital.”

“That’s right. Char can tell huh.”

“All the different voices, all the different smells, I can feel them all!”

“Char, it’s about time you took turn pulling the wagon with Lucio. If we keep going like this, a bunch of curious onlookers will start gathering around us.”

If there is a young girl pulling a wagon with a donkey on it, onlookers may gather and we may not be able to move forward.

After walking for a while, the walls of the city finally came into view. It is Luidas, the capital of the Kingdom of Floodland. The population is about 30,000.

The main industry here are the magic stones produced from huge dungeons. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Luidas. 

It was two years ago that my late father brought me here. At that time, I was told, “When you turn 16, you have to make yourself known to the high society.” But then my father passed away, and those plans fell apart.

Well, it would be wrong to expect anything from Alexei-oniisan.

You never know what life will bring. Just like now, someone like me even gets invited to a Royal wedding reception.

We went straight to Earl Simpson’s villa. When we arrived at the Simpson villa, we are greeted by Eugenie and Earl Simpson. While we are in the Capital, we are supposed to stay here.

“Welcome, Cedie. You’ve finally arrived.”

“Thank you. Well, we arrived a day ahead of schedule.”

Earl Simpson laughs and appeases us.

“Eugie has been worried about you for a long time. She’s been hanging out by the window all day, looking for you.”

“Father! I’m not sitting at the window all day!”

Eugenie puffed out her cheeks, but I’m sure she was worried about me. 

Earl Simpson then asks me.

“Did your trip go well?”

“Yes. We didn’t have any trouble, except when we were leaving.”

“When you are leaving? What happened?”

I explained to Earl Simpson what had happened between me and Alexei-oniisan.

“And so, I dug a tunnel that leads to your territory, please forgive me.”

“No, no. I don’t mind that, don’t worry about it. I’ll go and check it out some time.”

“I’ll accompany you then. Also, I have a suggestion for you.”

“Oh, a suggestion? Since Cedie is suggesting it, it must be something interesting, isn’t it?”

“Actually, there is such a thing called Magic Railway……”

That afternoon, I explained the concept of the railways to Earl Simpson and Eugenie. 

We rested at the villa of Earl Simpson and delivered the wine to the royal palace before evening. I’ve finally lifted a weight off my shoulders after fulfilling my big task. 

With nothing in particular to do, we just wandered around the streets, taking in the sights in the Capital. Then we arrived at Deckels Square.

The plaza is packed with street performers and onlookers, kiosks selling newspapers and cigarettes, and food stalls. There are many such squares in the capital.

“Father, it smells so good.”

Char sniffs around as she moves her arms restlessly. She must be excited to see such food stalls for the first time.

“What do you want to eat? You’ve worked so hard, so I’ll buy you anything as a reward.”

“Uoooh! Hmmm….which one should I choose? There are so many, I can’t decide!”

As we looked around, we heard a cheerful voice calling out to us.

“Welcome, welcome! Would you like a donut? Donuts are the newest sweet at Luidas!”

They are frying donuts at his food stall. However, it is not the ring shape one that I was familiar with in my previous life. They are small lumps of donuts.

It’s looks like……, yes, satur andagi!

I think it’s a snack from Okinawa.

“Father, Char wants to eat donuts!”

“Okay. I’d like to try it too, so let’s buy some.”

As I approached, the man at the stall raised his hand happily.

“Welcome, my boy. Would you like a donut?”

“I’ll buy two. Do you sell only one type here?”

When I asked him that, the uncle looked puzzled.

“A donut is a donut. There aren’t any different kind.”

“……Is that so?”

In my memory of my past life, there were all kinds of donuts. Some had a chewy texture, some had cream in between, and some had some mysterious golden grains sprinkled on them.

As if his interest was piqued, the uncle asks,

“When you said other type…. what other donuts are there?”

“Well, let me think…… uhm, how about one with jam inside?”

I think it’s called jelly donuts. 

When I was a kid in my previous life, there was a time when I thought that jelly donut is a donut with jelly inside. But the jelly wasn’t jelly at all, it was jam.

If you put jelly in a donut, it will melt while it is frying.

“Donuts and jam……”

The uncle listens to me and thinks deeply.

“Uhm, I want two donuts.”

“Oh! My apologies.”

He handed us a donut on a skewer. 

It tastes kind of nostalgic. It’s crunchy on the outside, sweet, greasy —a truly sinful taste.

Char gobbled it down with glee.

“By the way, boy, do you have any other ideas?”

“Hmm…… how about drizzling cinnamon sugar, lemon-flavored sugar coating, or custard cream in between?”

That seems to be easy to do. Chocolate is a luxury item, so it would be impossible to serve it at a food stall. It will no longer be a price that ordinary people can afford.

“I see. I learned a lot. Thank you very much.”

The man thanked me, then he handed me and Charles another donut as a free gift.

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Umareta Chokugo ni Suterareta kedo, Zensei ga Taikensha datta node Yoyuu de Ikitemasu

Chapter 211: Are you still a man?

The hero, Orion, begins to chant a spell. 

It is possible to use magic without chanting, but if one wanted the maximum power, it was necessary to spend a certain amount of time chanting. Chanting has the effect of increasing concentration and magic, as well as increasing the output of magic.

However, it was not a “monster vortex” that would silently wait for him to finish chanting.

Sensing the surge in magical power, it prioritizes sending ferocious monsters to Orion. However, the opposing camp is also very powerful.

“Anje-chan, Fana-chan, this is the crucial moment!”

“You don’t have to tell us! We know!”

“Mm.”

Goritia, Anje and Fana form a scrum and did not let a single one of the monsters get close to Orion. In addition, they are supported by a special potion made by Reus.

“This gives amazing recovery quality! Thanks to it, I don’t mind a little damage!”

“You probably won’t take much damage anyway.”

“Dear, even I feel hurt by the attacks of such a ferocious monster, you know.”

While arguing with each other, they managed to keep repelling the approaching monsters.

“……I’m all set! Everyone, get behind me!”

Apparently, Orion’s chanting is over.

“Oh, that’s some impressive magical power! We might be able to do this!”

Goritia, Fana and Anje quickly got behind Orion. Naturally, the wall was gone, and the monsters rushed to Orion, but soon after—

“Thunderstorm!”

Bzzt! Bzzt! Bzzt! Bzzt! Bzzt!

A rain of lightning fell on the arena.

The explosion is so loud that they feel as if the world had burst. And because of the  tremendous amount of light, they can’t keep their eyelids open. Even the monsters stopped moving.

Eventually, their vision slowly recovers.

“H-how is it…..?”

Orion asks, breathing heavily.

“The vortex…… it’s gone!”

“Haa- Haa-, I did it!”

The huge magical vortex was gone, revealing the ring. 

But just when it seemed that no more new monsters would be created,

“Wait! Not yet…… there’s a faint vortex left!”

Goritia exclaimed.

In the center of the ring, there is a very small amount of swirling magic left.

“But at this level…… Haaa!”

Anje tried to unleash her magic on it, but the vortex starts to grows rapidly. Although it rained sediment, it only slightly reduced its momentum, and the vortex gradually regained its original size.

“I-…. I failed!”

Orion droops his head.

“It’s my fault….…”

Orion’s face contorted in despair, but Goritia reprimanded him.

“It’s too early to give up!”

“Goritia-san…… But I don’t have any magic left! Besides, I was definitely at full strength earlier…… but it didn’t work……”

“Shut up! Are you still a man!?”

“Uh-”

Orion is yelled at by Goritia, who suddenly abandoned her maiden form, so Orion was frightened.

“I’ll show you what a man is!”

“But-, you can’t use magic, can you?!”

“Magic? I don’t need anything like that! I just need to blow it away, right? Then this trick should do.”

Goritia’s fierce qi rises from his entire body.

“Qi!? Don’t tell me….. the one you used in the match with me?”

“That’s right. It’s qi bullet. …… No, that’s not what I’m going to do now. This one is Qi cannon. After all, I’m going to throw all my qi into it!”

“W-wait a second! If you do that, you’ll die, you know!?”

Qi is life energy. To use up all of it is to use up life.

“I’m going to keep enough qi so that I don’t die. If all goes well, I might not die.”

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Isekai Nonbiri Sanpo Tabi

Walking, Chapter 75: Someone with no common sense

Since we are all here anyway, we decided to go to the guild together. But since it is just the building next door, we got there soon.

“Huh? It’s kind of noisy, isn’t it?”

“You’re right. Someone is yelling at the reception desk.”

“If you look closely, you’ll see that they’re wearing vestments.”

“This definitely doesn’t look like something good is going to happen.”

When we entered the guild, there was quite a commotion inside.

A trio wearing vestment clothing are threatening the receptionist at the window counter. The surrounding adventurers also looked as if they might jump out at any moment at the sight of the three of them.

“Excuse me. Uhm, I applied yesterday to be a medical staff at the cherry blossom viewing venue.”

“Oh, Shun-san. I’m glad you’re already here. Chief, Shun-san came.”

We checked-in at the reception window with a dog-eared sister as the receptionist while keeping an eye on the situation at the other window counter, but the attention turned to us.

It appears that the elven receptionist who assisted me yesterday is the chief receptionist, and she came over with an expression of relief.

“I’m sorry, Shun-san. Pardon us for suddenly getting you involved in such a complicated situation.”

“Uhm, what exactly happened?”

“The truth is, the church doesn’t believe that we’ve already assigned a medical staff, and they’re still pushing us to do things their way.”

Suddenly, the man wearing a vestment yelled something I couldn’t quite understand.

Hmm, he seemed like a bad guy as both Shiro and Ao were on guard against him.

Then, this time, he came over here and snapped at me.

“Hmph! You can just leave it to the church.”

““That’s right. That’s right.””

Huh? What’s with them?

Even though they are a clergyman, they looked really stupid right now. The person who came from the inn with me also looked quite dumbfounded.

I decided not to let my emotions get the better of me and talked to them calmly.

“Receptionist-san, this is a contract between the management of the cherry blossom viewing venue and the guild, isn’t it? Since we have accepted the request, it would be a breach of contract if someone else forced their way in, right? If I remember correctly, there would be a pretty severe punishment for that.”

“Yes, stealing other people’s profits is one of the things you shouldn’t do as an adventurer.  It could result in your license being revoked in an instant.”

“Understood. Well, I signed the contract yesterday, so even if they come here today and make a fuss like this, I have the right of priority, am I correct?”

“Yes, Shun-san’s contract takes precedence. The guild’s contract are treated the same as the law.”

“You three heard it, right?”

“““Ku-”””

I don’t know if the three of them are registered as adventurers, but I proceeded by explaining the clauses of the contract so that even an amateur can understand.

The chief receptionist noticed what I was trying to say so she went along with me. The adventurers around me also noticed what I was trying to do, and they interjected in a tone that is in full agreement with me.

“Besides, it is only the client who decides the commission fee in the first place, so there is no point in you guys telling the guild to raise the price.”

“Yes, that’s right. We have a strict contract with the management of the cherry blossom viewing venue that requested this request.”

“““Damn it!”””

The three of them cursed, but they can’t argue as this was the basic principle of the contract.

These clergymen seem to be really lacking in brains.

I glanced at the members of the inn behind me and they immediately understood.

“Also, to prepare for the unexpected, I would like to add two more people who can use healing magic. Is that okay?”

“Yes, there is no problem with that. I have heard that it won’t be a problem if we have more people.”

I also emphasized that they were prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.

With this, the action of the church was completely useless.

“Damn it, I’ll remember you! You’ll regret this!”

““Just you wait!””

With some parting words unbecoming of clergymen, the trio fled the guild.

In cases like this, if you could make the other party understand that there was nothing they could do, they would back down by themselves. Besides, if they go on a rampage in this situation, they will be the ones who will be at the disadvantage.

“Listening carefully, it seems like they’re just forcing impossible demands upon us.”

“That’s right. What more, they always come here when the guild master isn’t around.”

“Only when he is not here huh. ….Then, when the guild master is not around, do you inform the entire guild?”

“No. We only inform the staff members and the Lord.”

“Hmm…. I’ll meet the guild master when I’m done with the request, I’ll ask him then.”

The chief receptionist also seemed to notice my doubts.

Why do people in the church know when the guild master is not here?

I am also very curious about this.

But first, we have to make a contract for everyone.

“I’m sorry, the number of contracts has suddenly increased.”

“No, no problem at all. They said that it does not matter if there are many people, and it is very good that more people can use healing magic.”

So, we decided to make a contract with ten people, including the three of us.

It was a request above E rank, but because the content was unique the fee was set a little high, so it was a request that everyone was happy with.

“Even though we’re called the medical team, we do a lot of heavy lifting, so there’s probably a lot of work for other people.”

“That’s where we come in.”

“It’s also a good training for body enhancement magic.”

So, with everyone in agreement, we immediately headed to the cherry blossom viewing venue.

I couldn’t help but hope that this request would be completed successfully.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.


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Hazure Skill “Alarm”, jitsuwa fūin kaijo no nōryoku deshita. Ochikobore no shōnen wa, nemuri kara sameta megami-tachi to yasashī saikyō o mezasu

Chapter 25: Raven Warriors

Except for mine and Mia-san’s footsteps, there should be no other footsteps to be heard. Yet we clearly heard it.

“E-enemy?!”

At the same time that we turned around, we both got ready. If we were to encounter something in this unexplored space, the first thing we’d encounter would be a monster.

“That is rude.”

But what greeted us was a bright smile.

He’s a man. He looks to be about 20 years old. He carried a staff in his hand and he is wearing a grey robe.

After saying that line, he looks around the room. When he moved his head, his silver coronet sparkled in the icy light.

“Are you in this space?”

He approaches as he speaks.

Solana flashes and passes in front of him. The man stops in his tracks as the wind suddenly rises.

“……That’s a strange wind. Do you mean to say that I shouldn’t go any closer to you?”

Is he talking to Solana?

“W-who are you?”

I asked.

It’s not like there aren’t rumors of monsters that turn into people.

“That’s exactly what I wanted to say.”

The man bowed then he added, “I have come from the Temple of Odis to investigate this dungeon.”

He smiled at us, trying to divert our suspicions.

He is a cold one.

—I could say it clearly not just because the air is cold, but because he is giving such indifferent look in his eyes.

“The other day, one of our companions reported to us that something unusual is happening in this dungeon.”

As he said this, he began to observe the ice by the wall.

Mia-san whispered at me.

“Rion, look. His back.”

On the man’s back, a pair of ravens were depicted on his robe.

“The Dungeon Investigation Team from the Temple of Odis. The Raven Warriors.”

As if waiting for Mia-san’s words, the man nodded.

He beckoned towards the entrance and several more people entered. They were all dressed in the same way, but their eyes were stern.

The one they are staring intently at in particular is.… me.

“C-can we join you guys even for a bit?”

“It’s rare for an unexplored area to be found in a boss layer……!”

Still looking at the ice, the man at the beginning spoke up.

“That’s not necessary. You’re Rion-kun, the wake-up caller in the Royal Capital, right?”

While we are surprised, he continued.

“The red-haired adventurer next to you is also a benefactor. We owe you guys two things.”

“……What are you talking about?”

Mia-san asked, and the dark-haired man smiled again.

“Kindness is not for the benefit of others—your good deeds will come back to you, that is what I mean.”

Mia-san grimaces. She did not like his roundabout way of speaking.

The dark-haired man pointed his staff at me.

“And you, Rion-kun. You are Mr. Rutger’s son.”

I held my breath.

Rutger, the Adventurer—that’s my father’s name.

“Uhm, why do you know my father?”

I asked hurriedly.

“He was a brave man.”

The black-haired adventurer looks up at the giant god encased in ice.

“Did you hear the horn?”

I lose my voice. I could only remain silent.

Without looking back to us, the gentle words came.

“Get going.”

He is unlikely to tell me anything more.

Another person took us back to the boss area. The Raven Warriors blocked the entrance to the unexplored area. The dungeons are managed by the royal family and the Temple of Odis. I guess they’re going to take charge of that space.

“Mia-san, let’s go.”

“But…… well, I guess it can’t be helped then.”

There had been plenty of ups and downs, but we are now on our way home. We climb the stairs to the boss floor, then up to combat layer. It was very quiet. There was not even a sign of a monster, only the sound of our footsteps.

Maybe because of that, my heart was beating unusually loud.

What was that giant god? What about those adventurers who suddenly appeared? Why did my father’s name come up?

Solana speaks to me from a gold coin.

『…… Rion, I think I remembered something about the god Odis.』

My mind was in a daze, so I could only reply half-heartedly.

『But I won’t tell you now. If my guess is correct, you definitely don’t know his name. And if it’s that God, it wouldn’t be strange if he had a mechanism somewhere that would detect when his real name was called. 』

Eventually, we returned to the exploration layer.

On the first level, almost at the exit, I saw a face that I never wanted to see.

“Hello, Rion.”

It was Gideon.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.


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