Chapter 153: Report

Leave a Comment / Spirits' paradise and ideal life in another world / By IX

For the time being, I believe I’ve reached an agreement with the Adventurer’s Guild under reasonably satisfactory conditions. I’ve also met with those who plan to challenge the 50th floor, and once this discussion becomes more widely known, things should improve, at least a little… I hope. I’ll return to the mansion and give Sebas-san a brief explanation of the meeting’s content.

Since Marie mentioned sending people to the Adventurer’s Guild, I’ll just informed him briefly, so there shouldn’t be any problems. Last time, the adventurers she sent returned with some injuries, but this time, since I didn’t use any plant-based tactics, they should be able to return safely and report.

“Yuta, welcome back!” “Kyukyu!” “Welcome back!” “Kukuu!”

As I opened the door, Bell and the others rushed in. I petted and played with them for a moment before entering the room.

“Have you all been good?”

“Bel’s been good!” “Kyuuu!” “Turu was helping!” “Kuuu!”

The responses from Bell and the rest indicated that they had been well-behaved. It seemed like Turu had been helping Sarah and the others. I should praise them properly. As I was petting the spirits, Sarah and the others came to greet me as well.

“Master, how did the discussion go?”

Sarah seemed very anxious. Well, I knew she would be worried because of the strained relationship between me and the Adventurer’s Guild. I hope it’s not because she’s worried about me getting into frequent conflicts.

“I think it went well. Once things settle down a bit more, I plan to visit Mel, Torque, and Gina. We could also ask Torque about cooking when we meet up. Of course, it all depends on how well the Adventurer’s Guild performs, so I need to make a good impression with Dungeon’s Wings and Muscle Star. However, we should be careful not to overdo it, as they might come after us with full force. I’ll discuss this with Silphy as well.”

“Yes! Thank you very much!”

Sarah’s worried expression instantly turned into joy. She was looking forward to learning cooking from Torque, so she must be relieved that the discussion went well.

“Hey, Master, are you going to recruit Gina as a companion?”

“If Gina joins us, I’ll be so happy! And then, we can play with Mel-chan too!”

Marco and Kika looked intrigued when Gina’s name came up.

“Well, I don’t know what Gina’s decision will be, but I hope she’ll become our companion.”

She’s beautiful, gets along well with Sarah and the others, seems mature, and has a good personality. I’d be really happy if she joined us. Sarah and the others seemed enthusiastic about convincing Gina to join.

If it were me, I couldn’t refuse a request from Sarah and the others, but I wonder how Gina will respond. I really hope Sarah and the others will do their best.

“Dolly, thank you for escorting the children. Was everything okay?”

“Yes, it was peaceful. The children were very well-behaved.”

Bell and the others are usually well-behaved, but they become even better when they’re around Dolly. They must be sensing something about her, even though they’re just children.

“That’s good to hear. My business is done, so we’re all set, but how about having dinner together?”

“Well, I’d like to tend to the forest a little more, so I’ll decline this time.”

Forest management, huh? There are small animals living there, and it would be helpful if she took care of it. By the time we return, there might be new fruit in the forest, and maybe I’ll catch some small animals on the way back. If I do that, maybe I can form a contract with the Spirit of Life.

“Is that so? The forest management is appreciated, but don’t push yourself too hard.”

I realized after saying it that the space is so small that even if she thoroughly manages it, it shouldn’t be a burden on the Great Forest Spirit. Dolly gave a wry smile.

“Uh, should I send you back right away?”

“Yes, please, thank you.”

Dolly is returning, so Bell and the others are saying their farewells. As Dolly is being sent back and I’m relaxing on the sofa, Silphy approaches and starts talking. She seems to have figured out Valkyrie’s intentions… Honestly, I had forgotten about that. I was in a good mood, but now my excitement suddenly drops.

“Um, before you tell me more details, can you first let me know if they haven’t been thinking of anything inappropriate?”

I need some time to mentally prepare myself.

“Hehe, don’t worry. They were thinking of taking a wait-and-see approach for a while.”

“Wait-and-see approach? Why did that come up?”

“Well, at first, they were thinking of ways to persuade Yuta, but her subordinate adventurers returned from the Adventurer’s Guild and concluded that it would be dangerous to approach carelessly. So, for now, they intend to maintain a relationship of greeting and simple chitchat.”

Hmm? So my attempt at being overconfident and creating a “black history” turned out to be unexpectedly beneficial? They’re not planning to sever all ties, which is cunning. Depending on the situation, they might still approach me, but I’m feeling relieved for now.

“Thank you, Silphy. I can breathe a little easier.”

Even if it’s temporary, it feels like some of the problems have been resolved all at once. Just then, Marie arrives. I expected her to come, but it was quick.

“Yuta-san, please make sure to get the materials from the Fire Dragon!”

Marie greets me and immediately brings up the issue. Well, I did say during the discussion today that I wanted to monopolize the Fire Dragon’s materials, so she probably rushed over to inquire about it. She’s already thinking about profits even though I haven’t defeated it yet.

She hasn’t been trying to hide it much, but lately, she seems to have completely stopped concealing her desires.

“Marie-san, please calm down. I never had any intention of selling the materials to anyone else, so you don’t have to worry.”

“Thank you.”

“However, please consider giving me half of the Fire Dragon’s meat, the tongue, and the heart.”

“Half of the meat, the tongue, and the heart? That would be a substantial amount, and what will you do with the tongue and the heart?”

It’s hard to say that I want them for a yakiniku party, and I haven’t told Marie about my time-stop ability, so what should I do? Can the tongue and the heart even be eaten?

“Well, I have some people I’d like to treat with the meat, so I plan to share it with them. As for the tongue and the heart, I’ve eaten them in my homeland, and I thought of trying them again… There’s no poison or anything in a dragon’s tongue and heart, right?”

“Ah, the tongue is considered a delicacy, isn’t it? I’ve never eaten the Fire Dragon’s tongue, but I have tried the Assault Dragon’s. When it’s cut thick and grilled, it has a unique chewy texture and is incredibly delicious. However, the heart is a place where magical power is concentrated, so it’s dangerous to eat. It takes quite a bit of effort to make it into medicine.”

The heart seems impossible to eat. But the tongue has apparently been eaten before. Ugh, the thought of eating a dragon’s tongue is creepy. No, it’s supposed to be delicious.

However, it seems that Assault Dragon’s tongue is delicious too. I failed last time by only getting the meat.

“In that case, I don’t need the heart. As I go to the 50th floor, I plan to defeat either the Assault Dragon or the Wyvern, so could you please dismantle and provide the meat and tongue?”

Since the Assault Dragon and Wyvern are in the magical bag, I can just take them out.

“That’s more than welcome! You’re still willing to wholesale the other parts, right?”

“Yes, that’s the plan.”

“Thank you.”

Marie is ecstatic. After I conquer the 50th floor, I plan to secure the Divine Grass, but I’m afraid to mention that and see her reaction… Let’s keep quiet about it.

Business-wise, it would be best to tell her, but there’s no guarantee that we’ll be able to obtain the Divine Grass. Confirming the process for wholesaling materials, Marie leaves. I thought we’d have dinner together, but she has work to do and says there’s an urgent meeting regarding the materials I’m going to wholesale.

Is she overworking herself? I thought, but she left with a smile, brimming with energy and anticipation for profits. I hope she takes care not to overwork herself. Well, she seems busy because of the large amount of materials from the Marshlands, so it’s partly my fault.

Other than meeting Alec and the others on the 50th floor, there are no urgent matters to attend to. I’ll postpone visiting Mel and Torque for a while and consider going to the dungeon for training with Sarah and the others starting tomorrow.

I initially thought about bringing them to the 50th floor as well, but I don’t want them to make rapid progress. It’s better to leave them to guard the mansion. Speaking of which, how long does it take to get to the meeting place with Alec and the others?

“Silphy, if we hurry to the Fire Dragon’s room, how long will it take?”

Silphy ponders my question.

“It depends on how fast you want to go. If you leave everything to me and take the shortest route, including the boss room, it would take a few hours. If you want to fly around in open spaces without being noticed, it could take two days.”

…It’s a difficult choice. Should I keep my ability to fly hidden, as it could be a trump card, or not hide it since I’ve already told the Adventurer’s Guild that I won’t accept requests? Flying is convenient, but it would be inconvenient to keep it a secret, and it’s bothersome to sneak around in the dungeon every time.

The Adventurer’s Guild will handle all requests, so I don’t need to hide my ability to fly, right? Even if some problems arise, it’s still easier than spending a long time sneaking around the dungeon every time.

“I’ll decide not to hide the ability to fly. Next time we meet up with Alec and the others, can I ask you to fly us?”

“Yes, no problem. Passing through the lower levels quickly is more enjoyable than dawdling.”

“Thank you. I appreciate it.”

Silphy waves her hand, telling me not to worry about it. I know it’s not good to rely too much on the power of a Great Spirit, but it’s hard to draw a line when she’s so reliable. But as Silphy said, it’ll be much easier not to have to walk through the shallow parts of the dungeon every time.

Now, I just need to inform everyone about the future plans and have dinner. I’ll train Sarah and the others in the dungeon, meet up with Alec and the others, finish the agreement with the Adventurer’s Guild, and then go visit everyone. I heard from Silphy that Torque’s inn was doing well when she went to check, but I’m also curious about the results of the fried food.

I’d like him to cook Magma Fish and Wyvern next time. And after that, it’s the Fire Dragon. I considered having the mansion’s chef cook them, but it’s better to have Torque enjoy them, right?