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Chapter 124: Drago Throws a Tantrum

Day 298 in the Otherworld - Faith Points: 1481

It had been six days since we started our settlement.

The construction of the tenement was progressing well, and the reclaimed land had become quite extensive. At this rate, it might even be comparable to Keimos City.

Well, I might be exaggerating a bit, but in terms of the sheer size of the land, it resembled a proper city.

Today, while working on logging with Sakura as my partner, I received a telepathic message from Merinard shortly after noon.

"Village Chief, it's Merinard. How's the settlement going?"

"Yeah, thanks to everyone's hard work. It's the same repetitive work every day, but everyone is doing their best without complaining. So, what's up today?"

(Unless it's something urgent, I don't usually receive telepathic messages from Merinard. I wonder if there have been any movements within the Vistria United Nations.)

"Well, this morning, I had a meeting with the Lord of this city. During the meeting, he asked if the Village Chief of Nanashi Village could be invited..."

"Invited by the Lord? And not summoned? What are the details?"

"Officially, he wants to meet directly for a friendly conversation. I think the real purpose is about food supply."

"He wants us to increase the sales of sweet potatoes. Well, we've received offers from the Assembly quite some time ago."

"Yes, I've been evading the issue in various ways, but... with the concentration of the Union Army in the North, it seems they can't keep up with the supply to the military. He repeatedly emphasized the need to invite you."

(Hmm, the Lord, huh? I don't really want to meet him... but at least for a while, I want to handle it peacefully.)

"Alright, I understand. When should I go?"

"If possible, as soon as possible. According to the Lord's request, he would like to meet in the afternoon the day after tomorrow."

"Fine, I'll head over first thing in the morning that day. Oh, and let Drago and Maria know that I'm taking them with me. Make sure to add that it's what I wish."

"I see... I'll certainly convey the message. I couldn't refuse on my own, and I apologize for that."

"No problem at all. Oh, and I'm planning to set up a teleportation magic circle in the guild's warehouse, so please make sure there's space."

"Understood."

(Dealing with the Assembly should be coming to an end soon. We can't buy slaves, and there isn't much to buy in the town.)

"Sakura, did you hear that telepathic message just now?"

"Yes, it surprised me because it connected suddenly... Are you finally going to meet the Lord? Keisuke-san, you're starting to become a typical fantasy world protagonist!"

"If you want, Sakura, you can come with me. Meeting the Lord is quite an orthodox thing to do, right?"

"Of course not. Besides, aren't you planning to have us hunt monsters?"

"I see you understand everything, Sakura. Starting tomorrow, I'll leave the point-grinding for the 'Teleportation Magic Circle' to you."

"Is it okay if I go to the Ruins Dungeon?"

"Yeah, I'll leave everything to you, including party formation."

She's so insightful, understanding everything without me saying much. But I haven't been to the dungeon in a while... She'll probably do something quite reckless, but I'll have to turn a blind eye to it.

(When it comes to problems... it's him.)

That evening, when I told him that we were going to resume monster hunting, Drago predictably threw a tantrum. Just imagine a child throwing a tantrum in front of a candy store. It was just like that.

Without a hint of shame, he stomped his feet. After a discussion, he agreed to participate in monster hunting for a day. Afterward, he'd have permission to go to the dungeon for a few days.

Incidentally, Maria readily accepted the offer. She wasn't interested in monster hunting. "I want to go shopping in town!" she said, looking forward to it.

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Day 300 in the Otherworld - Faith Points: 2202

On the day of the Lord's meeting, I had just arrived at the Merry Company's headquarters with Drago and Maria.

Yesterday, we managed to earn more than 500 faith points in just one day. The team responsible for the Ruins Dungeon stayed until just before dark. Of course, Drago was the mastermind behind that.

But thanks to that, we would be able to install the magic circle today. He looked satisfied, so in the end, it turned out for the best.

"Welcome, everyone. Please come inside."

"Yeah, we won't hold back."

Merinard led us into the meeting room.

Drago was going to meet with acquaintances in town, and Maria had already gone shopping. She should return before lunch, so it was fine to leave them to their own devices.

"Now, I've already told you about today's meeting, but let's confirm it once more."

"Yes, please."

"First, let's talk about our future trade. Today, I plan to be somewhat indifferent, but depending on the circumstances, I might hint at suspending our sales."

"In any case, you're planning to stop the supply of sweet potatoes. We don't have any non-monetary benefits here."

"Yes, it depends on the conditions they offer. We don't have any obligation to assist the Beastman Nation."

"Understood."

This was the standard route to take. It would be convenient for us if the Union Army experienced food shortages. There might even be distressed people flocking here.

Since we had completely sealed off the Great Forest, there was no longer any need to use the Vistria United Nations as a shield. We no longer had any reason to provide them with food.

"Next, let's talk about the guild's employees. Starting tomorrow, they will take turns to level up. We can't predict what kind of trouble we might face in the town, especially if the relationship with the town deteriorates."

"How high are you thinking in terms of levels?"

"At the very least, I'd like them to reach level 40. It might be a bit risky, but if they accompany us on the Minotaur hunts, they should level up quickly. Of course, we'll provide them with the best support possible, ensuring their safety."

"I see. I'll convey this right away. I'm sure everyone will be pleased."

When I spoke with Samurai Takeshi the other day, he mentioned that the Special Forces left in the town had levels below 35. While they might have gained some levels from hunting orcs, reaching level 40 would provide sufficient protection.

"Also, I'd like you to procure a large quantity of fabric."

"Yes, I've already arranged that. Additional orders have been placed with all the workshops."

"That's a relief. I want to stock up on the fabric we produce in the village. That's all from me."

We use fabric for various purposes, including clothing and bedding for refugees, and as room dividers. Even if you let them sleep in a tenement house, it would be useless if you didn't secure a certain amount of private space. 

Even if we have a large inventory, it won't go to waste.

"Then, Village Chief, may I bring Urgan and Uruk in?"

"Oh, right, I almost forgot the gifts for the two of them."

After that, the door opened, and the two of them entered the room.

This time, I brought the 'Magic Iron Spear' and the 'Magic Iron Sword.' I've received a lot of help from the brothers Urgan and Uruk, so I decided to give them these weapons as a reward from the Village Chief.

"Village Chief, thank you very much!"

"With these sword and spear, please continue to excel. Oh, and when the teleportation magic circle is set up, feel free to go to the dungeon whenever you like."

The two of them embraced each other in joy. The prospect of being able to go to the dungeon at any time must have been a considerable delight.

Merinard, who was standing nearby, said, "Don't forget about me when that time comes!" in a somewhat greedy manner, which made me chuckle.

"Now, it's finally time to meet the Lord. Let’s keep our spirits up."

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