My 【Repair】Skill Became an Almighty Cheat Skill, So I Thought I’d Open Up a Weapon Shop

- That night, when the report from the guild came up, all members of the White Wolf Knights, including me, and the two 'external collaborators' were gathered in a conference room where the interior had just been finished.

Me and Garnett, Neon Scale (Hild), Purple Peacock (Mark), Blue Peacock (Sofia), Golden Fang (Lionel).

And four collaborators: Sakura and Noir, Ezel and Eddie.

I guess it's not the first time everyone, all together, dives underground, but still, we have to share as much information as we can.

"Let me now read out a report from an adventurer exploring the deep realm"

Sophia of the Blue Peacock Knights takes a seat and reads out loud the contents of a bunch of materials in her hands.

"The demonic towns they discovered are even lower than Demon King's Castle, in the midst of deep forest areas… situated on an isolated island floating on an underground lake. Looks like we were trying to observe far from the shore of the lake, and vice versa, we were sensed to be in contact."

I recall when I went on site as a Knights, having previously received reports of successful breakthroughs in the labyrinth beneath Demon King's Castle.

vast underground space. Green forest areas.

Several rivers and several underground lakes, with groundwater flowing in from everywhere.

I don't know if there is a problem with the light-emitting function of the ceiling, but somehow the environment has always been fixed in the 'night', a mysterious hierarchy that has never had a morning as long as it has been confirmed so far.

... At that time, I was chased by the response of the black "Qi" that erodes the human body. Yet I encountered the tin of fire, one of the four demon generals of the Demon King's Army... Well, it's been a pretty big deal.

"The name of the town is Asulopolis. Is it something like Acyram City to translate into terrestrial winds?"

"Asylum (Acyrum) Hey... are you protecting even the people who came running away from you? Aslo, it doesn't sound like Dark Elves or Dwarves."

"In fact, you seem to be right about both"

Sophia fully affirmed Garnett's overflowing statement.

"They say Athlopolis is under the control of a tree man (dry ad) who calls himself Fraxinus, but this administrator proclaims the entire city a 'neutral zone' and behaves as a non-combatant area against all races and forces…"

As far as adventurers observed on the far wind, the city of Athlopolis also had dark elves, dwarves, tree people (dry ads) like lizards (Lizardmans), and a freshwater fishmonger at its end.

At the moment, the adventurers are not allowed to enter Athlopolis, so they can't seem to observe it up close.

"What we are negotiating with the human side is administrator Fraxinus… technically its identity, terminal, or reproduction… its kind of existence anyway. And the administrator wants a direct dialogue with the responsible (...) person (...) on the human side..."

Sophia turns her gaze right here.

"... you mean me. You're not even trying to summon His Majesty, are you?

"Yes, the request for cooperation by the adventurer and the administrator, Fraxinus, who was briefed on the situation on the ground, said he would have liked to have a dialogue by recognising Captain Luke as the person responsible. And refuse human access until negotiations are wrapped up."

"I guess it's about discussing whether or not to drink neutral or non-war terms..."

Damn, it's a case of stomach pain just imagining it.

It's not like you don't have experience negotiating with the Demons.

Negotiating with non-hostile demonic settlements to receive supplies during a dungeon attack is a very common practice in the adventurer industry.

Moreover, the deep realm that is currently being explored is a high degree of difficulty that is not a glimmer even at A-rank-led parties.

The former is more desirable, no matter what you think, if you compare it by making it possible to receive supplies and information from the local Demons, or by continuing to explore only the adventurers without seeking their cooperation.

If the terms are to be reconciled with each other, I would like to make them available as exploration bases.

But the examples I've been through are somewhat closer to business dealings between individuals, and they didn't come with the color of political negotiations, like this one.

Once again realizing the weight of the title of the Knights Commander, the conference room door was knocked lightly and Sylvia's bright and frantic voice jumped in.

"Excuse me. Tea and tea treats are ready."

"Just fine, let's take a breath in here"

I also want time to sort out the information that jumps in next.

As Sylvia brought me tea, I decided to take a break from the meeting for a moment.

Ultimately, the general policy for the future was decided at this day's meeting.

The most important thing is still the schedule.

The administrator tree man named Fraxinus (Dry Ads) had designated a few days of direct dialogue because of the work being done with other demons.

I honestly appreciate the extra time on the schedule because even this one will require a variety of bottom preparations.

I just want to avoid having to dive in the forcible army right now.

And another thing, the members diving underground were also confirmed.

Me, the captain of the regiment, and Garnett the escort, Lionel, who specializes in combat, Hild, who is also familiar with the Demons, and four external collaborators.

In other words, Mark and Sophia will be guarding the absence of HQ in the team.

I'm sorry, I'm supposed to leave a message.

Shortly after the meeting, I spoke to Sophia, who was putting the minutes together.

"No, Lord Commander. I am rather relieved. Because you're never good at rough things."

Sophia replied with the same calm attitude, putting aside for a while, then stopped working hands and looked at me strangely.

"Rather, for me, I am surprised that the Commander has given me that instruction."

"... did I ever tell you to stay? What's so strange about it?"

The answer to my question was Mark, who had interrupted the story from side to side.

"The Blue Peacock is the auditor of the Knights. You wouldn't normally want to leave it to me to be away. They might just dig up what they're hiding here."

"... Oh, you mean that"

Indeed, the role of the Blue Peacock Knights is to be (...).

Ordinary knights would want to avoid leaving only new knights to keep their headquarters with members of the Blue Peacock... Ordinary knights.

"You just launched it and you haven't even moved in for a while, but you don't have the kind of information you need to be seen. I've been showing you all the accounting materials."

"Mm... that's right"

"For me, Sophia is a purely comforting companion."

I casually said my honest thoughts, and I felt like Sophia had just broken my expression a little bit - just a little bit.

"You can't fail to respond to that more than you trust me. If I may, I will tap into the fundamentals of my clerical work to your brother, Sir Mark, while I'm away. I'm sure it'll help in the future."

"Huh...? Yeah eh!?

"Now if you'll excuse me."

Sophia leaves the conference room with a cool face holding the material.

I missed Sophia's rear to the end with a grudgingly gaze from Mark, who completely stuck to her and let out the snake.

"... I resent you, brother"

"It's worse to say that in front of the person"