Having collected a large quantity of herbs, we returned to the base we set up in the village of Elves. All I have to do after that is fix the map and go to sleep.
Waking up with dawn, after a light meal, he began to prepare for withdrawal. Tear apart the tent and dismantle Kamadu.
I think I'll be back soon anyway, but it's just a matter of mood. It's manners to erase traces of fires and fires at the campsite. Stained habits are indelible.
I left only a chair for the number of people and finished withdrawing. I haven't forgotten anything. Let's say hello to the elders and go home to the king's capital. As usual, get the security girl to call the elders.
Strictly vigilant today, the four of us turned into a circle and watched over all sides. There will be no such thing as being so vigilant and unaware.
"I kept you waiting."
Grandpa suddenly called out from the middle of us in circles. Naturally no one has noticed. He swept everyone's eyes and stood behind them.
"Wow!"
We were able to scream. The more vigilant I feel, the more escalating the way Grandpa appears.
"I'll keep it clean. You're leaving already?
Proceed as if nothing happened to Grandpa. You already did this on purpose. He's showing up with the intention of surprise completely.
"... oh. Probably will be back soon. We're going to see the Elf Country, further south than here."
I got back on my mind too and continued the conversation as if nothing had happened. I feel like I lost putting in a scratch.
"Hmm... if you find anything, tell Non too. And why don't you bring me some food the next time you come?
"Absolutely. Is food all you need?
"Right...... just food is good. I just don't know if I can add a little more."
"That's good. I'll bring you twice as much this time."
"Mm-hmm. I asked for it."
I meant it better than the original. This time, in the capacity of the magic bag, this quantity was just the limit. The financial resources of this village were also unknown, so they were not forced to increase.
I've got a new magic bag, so I'll be able to bring it up to about four times as far as I can go. But I don't know if they can sell that much at Wang Du's store. They're going to say, "Go to the inquisitor."
I'd like to stick demon prop material in the gap, but in this village situation it's more food than demon prop. Until the food problem is solved, they won't be able to buy demon prop material.
Greetings to the elders are over. Get out of the junction and head to the King's Capital.
I still ignore demons today. I have some vacancies in my magic bag, but I want to go home as soon as possible because reports and purchase assessments will take time. If you hurry home, you'll be in the King's City by noon.
"Today demons, adventurers and medicinal herbs, ignore them all and go straight to the King's Capital. Let's go as far as we can."
"Okay. Yikes. Leave it to me!
Leeds strained and replied.
Literally “shortest distance”. Ignore all the trees, rivers and valleys and go straight ahead. The shortest distance is the fastest if the obstacle is not an obstacle.
"Hey! It's a cliff here!
Claire's screams cling. He said you shouldn't shout in the woods. Well, unless you're collecting and taking a break, you don't have to get so nervous.
"No, this is a ramp. Some of you say it's not a cliff without a right angle or more."
That's what cliffs are for. That's what I learned in Royal Castle training. I was in a culture shock, too. Instructors Glad and Gilbert insisted it was a ramp, even on a slope like what they call a cliff on Earth. It seems common sense in this world makes it a ramp.
"Instructor Glad taught me that what you see on the cliff is an illusion of the eye. You can climb if you run."
"Those people are unusual!
Claire is kind of complaining, but she's following me closely. It won't be a problem.
The leading Leeds are choosing a course. If you have any complaints about the course, I want you to tell Leeds.
Along the way, I had a near miss with the adventurer I was picking, but I was able to get through the woods without any problems. As far as everyone's concerned, he doesn't seem to have any physical problems either. Run like this to the King's Capital.
The area through the woods is a prairie area, but it's not flat there. There are various hills large and small, surprisingly intense up-down. It seems the adventurer walks away from the big hills, and there was no one on the route we run.
After overtaking several adventurer parties, he arrived in the Wang capital. The other adventurers walk away from the hills, so it's going to take a day even though it's a distance between the forest and the king's capital.
"I've been sore for a long time... That's a hell of a way to run..."
"It was fun, huh?
The tired face Claire contrasts with the tense Leeds. Leeds faithfully adhered to the order of shortest distance and continued straight ahead no matter how hard the route was. A detour?
But because of that, I was able to come home earlier than planned. It would still be before the noon bell rang.
Through the gates of the Gabagaba inspection, into the king's capital. Simply check your ID and open your magic bag to show and put it in easily. I'm a little worried, but, well, it's none of my business. It's convenient for me because I don't have time to wait.
I headed right for the Adventurer Guild. We'll take the inn afterwards.
When I opened the guild door and went inside, it was a little more crowded than usual. For less work outside Wang Capital, he wants work inside. Fortunately, more work is being done to restore the King's capital. Few adventurers would have lost their income in the extreme.
"Mr. Coe!
I was just about to go to the counter and was suddenly stopped.
"This way, Mr. Coe! That was faster than I thought. I've been waiting for you!
Mr. Lily was sitting at the table at the guild.
I told him to come to the inn in the evening, but I didn't know he was waiting in the guild... Could you have waited all morning?
"Why are you here? What about work?"
"It's over, it's all yesterday. From today on I'm free! Come on, talk to me!
This guy would be too grumpy...... I didn't know you'd quit your job already.
And he waited for us even though he didn't know when we were coming. That's tremendous behavior.
"No, work reporting and buying first. Just give me a few more minutes."
"Mmm... I have no choice. I'll wait here."
I was surprised at Mr. Lily all of a sudden, but for one thing I head to the counter. There's the usual Elysia.
"Good luck. You're back on schedule. You're all safe and above all.
Buying herbs, huh?
"There's that, too, but I'd like to make a bunch of reports. All right?
You should report it directly to the Alliance Commander. "
"Okay. So please wait in your usual room"
I'd be in trouble if they made the reception room their usual room. I'm already a regular in the reception room.
"Before you do that, I'll also ask for a buying assessment. I want you to do it while I'm talking to the guild chief."
Eleven goblins, lots of baboon fur, and piles of herbs. I'm having trouble counting anymore, so I'll leave it all to the guild. I made a couple of deals and found out I could trust this guild. Only count them all and then submit them when you feel like it.
Baboon fur is wrapped in one velcro bag. The herbs were packed in a magic bag I received at the Royal Castle. So it's very easy to submit today. Let's use this hand every time from next time.
"... is it a magic bag?
"Oh. It's packed in here. There's a lot in there, so be careful when you serve it."
I left two magic bags with Mr. Elysia and went into the reception room. When it comes to the reception room, it's simple to make. As much as there are soundproof demon props and call bells, I don't keep anything else like a luxury item. Sofas and desks never seem expensive either.
Well, I can't help using luxury products on adventurers, so I guess this is it. Maybe there's a separate reception room for the outside humans.
Observing the room, the guild leader came in.
"You kept me waiting. Is that a report on the investigation?
"Oh. Uro...... on Announ"
It's tricky. In this country, we call it Announcement about Uroboros. I can't believe you've got a different name in another country again... no, right?
"Hmm...... How'd it go?
"After going south, Announ went out to the meadows near the border with Milgia"
"Nah! Wait! You left the woods!
The guild chief shouted out of the way. He has a contemplative face with his eyes open.
"Listen to me till the end. It was on the Milgian side that Announ came out.
There were just a bunch of Milgian soldiers gathering there. Milgia's soldiers were devastated, and Announ's subsequent movements could not be read, so he died when I attacked him. That's it. "
The guild chief tried to say something in the middle of the conversation many times as a victory, but he listened to it until the end.
"... what about Mirzia? Dead? What are you talking about? Can you talk to me so I can understand?
After listening to me, he didn't understand anything. Explain it again? I don't like it. It's annoying.
"Like I said. I've told you how to crusade before, haven't I?
I just tried that. "
"I can expose myself to a lot of magic, was it? Does that really work...?
"No, I discovered an easier way. heat. If the water cooks 2,000 times the boiling temperature, we can knock it down."
"Where is it easy!
Huh? Wow, that was easy...
"As soon as the terms are in place."
"... is that a way for anyone to do it?
"... I don't think I can. There is no magic that can produce that kind of heat, and in common magic equipment, it's limited enough to melt iron."
Luna replied reluctantly. Mine is magic. Perhaps everyone can do it depending on training.
Speaking of which, I also promised Luna I'd teach her magic. Looks like we're getting used to physical enhancement, and it's time to teach.
"Right...... By the way, are there any crusade sites left?
They poked me in the pain. Everything's evaporated, so there's nothing left. But I'm prepared not to get paid.
"Ask the other way around, who can leave something like that?
"Huh. You can't. I'm sorry.
But you're the only adventurers who've seen Announ. I don't even have proof that I was there. I'm sorry, but it's hard to reward. "
"You know that if you ask the kingdom of Mirgia, right?
Claire says so, but she probably can't. It was an event during the operation for Mirzia. It's about military involvement, so I don't think we'll ever talk about it.
"I'm sorry, but I don't think the kingdom of Mirzia will honestly pass on the information"
"I can't help it. I'd like to at least pay for the information."
"Hmmm...... that would be hard too. I'll increase the survey fee, so can you convince me that?
Hmmm...... I just have to compromise here. Even the herbs made me make money. I can't say luxury.
"Oh, so please. You're reporting it from me, but you need to report it to the country from the Alliance."
"Colour... Colour..."
The room bell rang just when the story was about to come together. I don't hear knocks when I use a soundproof demon prop, so I use a bell demon prop instead. I guess the assessment is done.
When the guild chief opened the door and gave permission to enter, Mr. Elysia came in with a troubled face.
"What's up?
"Mr. Coe and the others are crusaded demons...... Um......
It's a baboon. It's a herd of baboons, too. "
"Maybe there was something wrong?
Monkeys may be considered sacred in some regions. Shit...... I didn't get around to it that far.
"Where were you...? No, you already crusaded. But you're in trouble..."
Oh, no problem with the crusade itself? I'm more incapable of being attacked with that momentum and telling you not to fight back. If there's an idiot out there who says that, I'll throw him in that herd.
"What's the trouble?"
"Baboon has many sightings, but few crusades.
I have the purchase price... I won't be able to give it to you right away. Just give me a minute. "
Apparently, the purchase amount has not been determined. I wonder if it will be an auction. Oh, come on, we're low on cash this time. Gold coins from Elf's Village are also eligible for auction.
Well, I can't help it. So far, I haven't had any cash problems. Let's wait for temperament.
Finish your report to the guild chief and return to the hall with Mr. Elysia. They finished assessing the medicinal herbs, so I decided to take that and go home today. The reward for the investigation will be received with the time of Baboon.
I received a tray with an empty velcro bag and gold coins from Elysia, who went to the other side of the counter. The total is 96 gold coins and 4 large silver coins. Lying?
"Not too much?
"No, that's not true, is it?
"... Mr. Coe, have you forgotten about Mamba?
I forgot! I didn't think I could sell it because it was food handling. Snake skin is eighty gold coins. Without snakes, sixteen gold coins... I still earn less when it's just medicinal herbs and goblins. Isn't it over when I buy clothes?
But don't feel like you got what you forgot when the money comes in. I'm a little tense here. I've already received it, and let's go to the inn with Mr. Lily.