The buildings created by Igirid and the others are based on architectural techniques used in high-class hotels in Razek Amamiya.
However, that is merely the foundation, and the impression they make is entirely different.
After all, one cannot even imagine the costs involved in constructing a building using such advanced techniques.
While they are not ostentatiously decorated with gold, silver, and treasures, the buildings are undeniably magnificent at first glance.
The reason the Vampires and Igirid built these structures was to turn them into a hotel.
More precisely, the aggressive faction plans to transform this region into a hot spring resort town.
As for the hot springs, Igirid, in his area of expertise, is finding and drawing them up from underground.
For now, there is only one building, but they planned to increase the number of buildings as it becomes more successful as a tourist destination.
By the way, the area they intend to turn into a hot spring town is located far from the area where Vermilia Castle stands.
The hot spring resort town (planned site) is protected by a barrier created by Kousuke, covering a considerable area, so it is designed to prevent people from reaching the place where Vermilia Castle is.
This was a compromise with the hesitant faction.
There was no point in staring at the buildings forever, so everyone entered the hotel.
Once inside, they were once again astonished.
Immediately after entering the entrance was a spacious hall equipped with a counter to receive lodging guests.
The hall is furnished with sofas and tables for relaxation, and it’s evident that each piece is of high quality.
Igirid’s skill is brilliantly displayed.
Not only that, but the lighting illuminating the interior uses an invention by Kousuke, indicating that it is not solely constructed with old craftsmanship.
“I don’t know… but it makes the hotels we’re building look shabby,” said Dales, who had been overwhelmed by the hotel’s exterior.
However, Shurein, hearing this, shook her head.
“That’s incorrect.”
“What do you mean?”
“It’s simple. When you build things, you almost always have a budgetary restriction. Within that, you employ the best techniques possible, right?”
Upon hearing this, Schmidt understood what Shurein meant.
“You don’t mean to say this hotel was built without regard for profitability?”
Schmidt asked, trying to deny the fact that a merchant would find hard to believe, but Shurein nodded.
“Frankly, that’s exactly right. Even I had a headache when I first came here.”
Looking at the reported budget and the actual standing buildings and interiors, Shurein could clearly see that the budget had been exceeded.
However, not only the buildings, but each of these furnishings was handcrafted by Igirid.
Considering that Igirid’s works are evaluated as being close to high-priced art pieces, their price is nearly limitless.
After hearing the explanation up to that point, Schmidt arrived at an answer that was close to intuition.
“Could it be that the budget only covered the cost of raw materials?”
To Schmidt’s words, Shurein nodded with a bitter smile.
“Precisely. I never imagined Igirid’s unreasonableness would explode here like this.”
Moreover, most of the works that Igirid creates are made using minerals and raw stones that they themselves have dug up.
Of course, depending on requests from outside, they may create items using specified materials, but in such cases, they procure the materials through the Crown.
According to what Shurein heard from Igirid, most of the raw materials used to build this hotel were sourced from this level.
In other words, excluding Igirid’s labor costs, it’s almost as if no expenses were incurred.
He even laughed at Igirid’s carefree attitude, saying it wasn’t a loss.
Of course, Shurein didn’t fully believe those words.
If the hotel were to be completed, races other than Vampires and Igirid would visit the level where they reside.
There was no doubt that Igirid and the others were excited when they heard the plan.
That excitement, from Shurein’s perspective, was bordering on a rampage.
After hearing the story, Schmidt looked somewhat convinced.
While he had never directly transacted with Igirid, he had interacted through the Vampires many times.
Schmidt was well aware of the extent of Igirid’s rampages when things got out of hand.
“…I don’t know what to say, but thank you for your hard work.”
Schmidt, sensing Shurein’s troubles, wore an indescribable expression.
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While listening to Shurein and the others’ story, Kousuke, realizing there was no point in staring indefinitely, approached the counter.
Two or three members of Igirid were waiting there.
The counter height was built to standard for ordinary races, so it’s likely that platforms or the like were prepared behind the counter for Igirid.
Their upper bodies facing this way, they looked exactly like “dolls” on display.
Seeing Kousuke approach, one of them smiled and said, “Thank you for coming… Ow! W-Welcome!”
Kousuke couldn’t help but feel a strange emotion watching the Igirid who corrected himself after being lightly hit on the head by the Igirid next to him.
Frankly, anyone unfamiliar with them would easily understand the urge to snatch them away.
Indeed, Mia, standing next to Kousuke, was watching the interaction between the Igirid with sparkling eyes.
It was a scene that caused concern in many ways, but upon looking around, Kousuke saw guarding Vampires standing at key points.
This visit by Kousuke and the others was partly for their training.
Their speech patterns were still somewhat unaccustomed, but it seemed acceptable for the time being.
Of course, this was Kousuke’s personal impression and might not be universally accepted.
There might be some who would find fault with them.
This hotel, which has not yet been named, is not intended to be open to everyone.
It is reserved for those with high ranks as determined by the Crown.
This rank is not based on the usual criteria for accepting requests but is a separate ranking system.
For example, even if adventurers complete a request, their attitudes and other factors might lead the client to give them a low evaluation.
Even if the request rank is high, their evaluation could be low.
In other words, it is an evaluation of the individual or party’s inner qualities.
Those with high evaluations can then receive more designated requests from the Crown.
This hotel, managed by Vampires and Igirid, uses these evaluations to restrict its patrons.
This is precisely why the Crown’s supervisors and division heads are all present.
Looking at their expressions, there seemed to be no problems at the moment.
After this, Kousuke and the others entered their respective rooms and inspected the facilities, but no significant issues were found.
However, apart from the hot springs, the facilities were limited to a dining hall, a lounge, and rooms for board games and card games.
Still, Shurein and the others considered them more than luxurious enough.
Hearing this, Kousuke, while bathing in the hot springs, contemplated adding more entertainment to this world.
And so, it was a luxury hotel.
By the way, it’s unbelievably luxurious for a hotel.
It is the result of the efforts of Igirid and the others, who create cutting-edge furnishings.
Next time, we will focus on the foxes for the first time in a while.
