“I’m home!”
“Welcome back, Anju. How was the building blocks?”
“Perfect!!”
She held up her thumb with a grin.
I was impressed she managed that with that group. Though, watching during the class visit, I was pretty sure everyone but Anju was either breaking them or sleeping.
“Good job, good job, let me pat your head.”
“Hehehe.”
“So, um, first, become a Summoner…”
“Wait.”
Nina-san stopped me.
“Ah, yes, what is it?”
“Dinner first.”
“Ah.”
“Just in time, let’s have the Angels cook for us again.”
Yeah, that’s right. Natsu-san had said she’d make a carrot dish, but Nina-san rejected it, saying, “That won’t fill your stomach,” and they went their separate ways.
(By the way, the Rare Magic Stones will be distributed in a month, paid out from the money earned at the Auction!)
“So, shall we go?”
“Yeah, let’s all go to the mansion.”
“Then I’ll go tell them I don’t need a meal.”
While Clarice-san went to inform the castle’s meal attendant, we instantaneously moved to the Teleportation Magic Circle. Huh, someone’s arriving.
“Oh, Anju-dono, please step here.”
“Isn’t that Sufma? And Nyowar too.”
“Teleportation Magic Circles are profitable, aren’t they?” “Indeed, and it would be even better if you’d step on it.”
… Should I have Nina-san step on this old man with all her might?
“We’ll finalize the details in the Imperial Capital, but we’ll have separate Teleportation Magic Circles for our private use and for the Imperial Illusionists.”
“Is that so? I saw a beautiful woman at your Lurs Village home, but I guess I won’t be able to see her anymore.”
“Sufma-san, please stop casually blending in and making yourself at home there.”
I couldn’t help but burst out. They’ve already met the Angels? If they’re Illusionists, they probably know their true identities with Appraisal. Did they transport them? Are they transporting them now? Are they being considerate in their wording because there are civilians and Adventurers around?
“Those women are thin and light, so they’re perfect for stepping on with bare feet. If you treat them to a meal.”
“No, no, no! I want Anju, Anju’s bare feet!!”
“Deles, let’s leave the sick old man alone.” “Yes, and Clarice-san has just arrived.”
And so, for a brief moment, three Illusionists were gathered. When we teleported to the mansion in Lurs Village, Jumaji-ossan and Amari-chan were in the middle of a meal.
“Whoa?! What’s with all of you this time?”
“Ah, Anju-chan, did you forget something?”
“Sorry to interrupt your meal, but the Angels…” “They seem to be having their own meal.”
When we went to the Angel room, they were eating while lying down sloppily. Uh, who is who here? None of them seem to have any particularly strong quirks today, though there are four of them.
“You guys, what about your wings and feathers, are they okay now?”
“Y-yes?! … *Gulp*, *Haa*! Yes, thanks to being filled up, we’ll have new ones soon.”
“I see, Harmy. Today, since Neary isn’t here, please speak on their behalf.” “With pleasure!!”
They hastily finished the remaining fruit. Nina-san sat opposite them and began to speak.
“…It’s not urgent, but we need more wings.”
“Are you going to make and sell futons? If so, the sales should go towards our food expenses.”
“It’s something close to that, but we want you to pluck them while they’re alive, ideally all ten of you.”
Ah, the four of them flinched in unison!
“N-no, we don’t want to have all our feathers plucked!!”
“I don’t think it will go that far, but at least we won’t let you pluck the feathers of enchantment.”
Yeah, it would probably be more trouble if they did.
“W-well, that’s an almost unlimited amount…”
“Any amount is fine, we can do it over several days.”
“W-wait, let us discuss this!!”
The four Angels started whispering amongst themselves, but I could faintly hear them saying things like, “This is a chance.”
“Yeah, yeah, that’s right.” “Kya?!”
“Hey, hey, Anju-chan, don’t butt into the conversation in the confusion!” “Mugyuuuu.”
My hand shot out before Clarice-san’s. Well, I just grabbed and pulled her out.
“…We’ve reached an agreement!”
“Alright, Harmy, you may speak.”
Hey, Angels aren’t slaves!
“First, please let us live in the Great Tree!”
“That’s a bit premature, due to various reasons.” “Uuuuuu.”
They were immediately shot down.
“Then, at least let us have some fruit.”
“We’ll think about it.”
“And, please conquer the aerial Dungeon!!”
Well, we were planning to go there anyway.
“Hmm, we’ll consider that too.” “Ehhhh.”
They’re not compromising at all, just like Nina-san’s negotiations.
“And, if possible, you all travel throughout the continent, right?”
“Well, yes. Of course, there are options for other continents going forward.”
“Um, three Angels, including my sister, set out to search for the Great Tree and other settlements, and they are still missing!!”
Ah, so that’s what happened.
“So you want us to find them?”
“Ideally, well, the Great Tree can use recognition obstruction as it grows, but you guys probably…”
Yeah, with Anju-chan’s concealment release, I can probably see through it.
“Are those all the conditions?”
“For now, yes.”
“Then, let’s do this. If we obtain enough wings, I promise we will conquer the aerial Dungeon.”
Oh my, Nina-san just declared it.
“R-really?!”
“Yes. We can float in the air too, but we rely heavily on Anju, so we don’t have much freedom. However…”
“Understood. I’ll contact the rest of our companions. Ten people are fine, right?” “For now, yes.”
It seems the negotiation was successful. But I feel a bit guilty. Yeah, I’ll treat them to a meal when it’s all over.
“It won’t be an all-you-can-eat after it’s done, but…” “Deles!!” “Ah, yes, sorry.”
Nina-san got angry.
“Ehh, are we getting something again?!”
“Don Jin-san has been looking drained lately, I just wanted to give him a little break!”
“I’m not asking to be completely full, just eight-tenths is fine.” “Thank you, thank you!”
Ah, they’ve already completely switched to the mode of being treated to a meal.
“…I can’t help it. Deles.”
“Yes!”
“Make sure you pay for the food.” “Y-yes!”
Hmm, this is…
Instead of the cafeteria,
It’s better to defeat a large monster and grill it!
“Now then, about that, please prepare our dinner.”
