“I’m going to eatttttt…”
The next morning, or rather, it was late morning.
I was eating a meal at Zazam’s villa.
As usual, it was a vegetable-focused meal with the dessert being the most prominent.
(The usual pair, a big fruit and a small fruit.)
Yes, it was the Great Heavenly Tree’s Fruit and Komomo.
They had already become fixtures as companions to the ‘Nina Starlights’ dining table.
“……Yes, it’s delicious, Seira.”
“I’m happy to hear that. I’m sorry it’s just a simple salad dish.”
“It’s plenty for just me. Ah, Shikada-, thank you for the water.”
“You’re welcome!”
A lonely meal…
Juni, who had relentlessly pressed me until dawn, had apparently left while I was asleep, likely using a Teleport Scroll.
(All the members are meeting up at the location, aren’t they?)
Nina had told me last night that we were to gather at the Adventurer Guild in Imperial Capital Mamamoo at noon. ‘Individually’.
So, everyone had their own things to do, and they weren’t going out of their way to accommodate my slept-in morning or late breakfast.
“It’s the day of the decisive battle, after all. I guess they don’t have much leeway.”
(By the way, I heard that Sufma, who was so anticlimactic, had already finished breakfast and left.)
“Um, you are going to defeat the Seven Great Demon Lords, aren’t you?”
“Yes, Seira, I’ll definitely return safely!”
Shikada was also cheering me on with her fists clenched.
Alright, I’ll put some effort into eating too… A victory party when I get back.
(The materials I got from the port and Mermaid Island, or rather ingredients, I’ll generously share them.)
“Speaking of, is Nina Castle doing alright?”
“Yes, but Kelpie has been listless lately.”
“Ah, you haven’t seen him, have you, Bauer?”
“He’s still the same, I suppose.”
When it rains, does he take shortcuts on his walks too?
“He seemed lonely even after the monkeys disappeared.”
“Then why not send Kelpie to the Great Tree as well…”
“In that case, it would affect Bauer’s work.”
“Ah… he’s not a slave anymore, is he?”
Lurs Village has Jumaji and Amari,
No, as a Tamer, the Angel Race was their job.
Hmm, it seems cruel to just send them away under the guise of giving them free time.
“Munch, the fruit is delicious. Another serving.”
“Coming right up, sweet Great Tree’s Fruit!”
“Shikada, what about Komomo?”
“There doesn’t seem to be any left.”
It’s finally here.
Munch, the Great Heavenly Tree’s Fruit is delicious, but
Yes, after all, here…!!
(…There’s still time until the meeting.)
“Alright, I’m done! I’ll be heading out a little early then.”
“It’s finally time.”
“Good luck!”
“I’m making a slight detour, so I’ll leave this villa to you.”
I returned to my room for a moment.
Ugh, it’s still in the state it was after being so thoroughly lectured last night.
Seira, also known as Big Mam, will clean it up later, so it’s fine.
“…Alright, this should do.”
I put on my Porter equipment instead of my heroic-looking attire.
Yes, this is good. I’m not going to fight at my detour destination, so probably.
Holding the Teleport Scroll, first… to Ikutamakki Village!
(I’ve arrived! It’s night, pitch black—!!)
Yes, the temporary Adventurer Guild is firmly closed.
Even if I went to the temporary Dwarf village, there would likely be guards, but it’s probably impossible.
The pub… ah, the shopkeeper is cleaning up, and there are a few people passed out from drinking.
“I can’t get it like this.”
I muttered and turned on my heel.
I considered waking up the village chief if he was asleep, but
I had someone else in mind, so I took out my Teleport Scroll again!
“Alright, next… to Nahita!!”
Arrival. Okay, I can get into the Adventurer Guild.
With my old connections… I looked at the special counter for Heroes and saw
Her, the familiar country girl, looking down and dazed on the late-night shift!!
“Cassie!!”
“Hah?! Aaaaahhhhhhhh—!!!”
“Cassiiiiiie!!!!!” “Thank you so muuuuch, my cute Heroooo!!!!”
I finally met her!!
Even though I’ve only visited her once from Movermas Continent!!!
“How have you been?!”
“I’ve been doin’ great!”
“Ah, here’s a new souvenir, it’s called ‘Great Heavenly Tree’s Fruit’.”
I handed over an Item Box containing a hundred pieces!
“My goodness!!!”
“Ah, speaking of which, the souvenir I gave to the receptionist before.”
“I’m wearing it—!!!”
She lifted her receptionist uniform to show me her shirt!
Yes, it was a ridiculously tacky bear shirt, and her chest was a dangerous sight.
“Cassie, um, where’s your shyness…”
“Oh, it’s just how I am.”
“…And this mysterious cat shirt from Shamanias Continent, as well.”
I also gave her cookies from my visit to Latislund and
four boxes of High-class Monaka, so everyone could share.
“Speaking of which, coming all the way here so late at night…”
“Well, it would be a long story to explain, but can I have Komomo?”
“If you go to the Commercial Guild, you can get it right away.”
Is the one next door open?
“Um, I’d quite like some, reasonably so. I’ll pay if it’s not free.”
“Of course, of course, let’s go!”
She closed the reception desk.
Is it okay that there’s no one at the other counters?
Ignoring my worries, she led me outside to the back entrance of the Commercial Guild.
“Let’s confirm the Item.”
“Yes, Cassie-dono.”
She got us through with a word to the guard. She’s the Sub Guild Master, after all!
…Just by her title, she’s in the same position as Strena.
Well, the scale is quite different though!!
(Arriving at the Item storage in the dark.)
“Wait for me.”
“You have the key, don’t you?”
“It’s in case something happens.”
Cassie was rummaging around in a room labeled ‘Food Storage’.
After a while, she came back with an Item Bag. Yes, it says ‘Komomo 1000’.
“Wait, a thousand of them?!”
“Of course, of course, let me confirm.”
“Ah, yes, I understand.”
I decided to lay them out on the table…
Yes, after putting out about two hundred, I decided that was enough.
It was a decent amount to receive suddenly in the middle of the night.
“Thank you, Cassie. Sorry to bother you this late at night…”
“Wait a goddamn minute!”
“W-what exactly are you doing?!”
“Can’t you see?”
She even took off the ridiculously tacky bear shirt.
I-I shouldn’t look, I really shouldn’t look! More importantly, not here—!!!
“…Never mind.”
“Huh?! …Ah, the mysterious cat shirt.”
“Doesn’t it suit me?”
“Y-yes, of course, perfectly.”
“I’m so haaaappy!”
(What, she just wanted to show off the shirt she received.)
I was relieved.
“Well then, um, let’s go.”
“Right.”
For some reason, we left the Commercial Guild holding hands.
Wait, is it okay for me to keep the Item Bag with the Komomo?
“Ah, was the Komomo confirmation just asking me to transfer it to my Item Box?!”
“That’s fine too, we’ll switch them over together over there.”
“Over there… the inn?!”
“Of course.”
W-what, Cassie is inviting me over—!
“Uh, you’re not going to do anything strange, right?”
“No, no.”
“What about your work?”
“I’ll be back in the morning.”
Yes, I should… escape!
“I’ll return the Item Bag at a later daaaaate!!”
“Aaaaahhhhhhhhh, thank you so muuuuuch, my cuuuute Herooooooo!!!!!”
…In the shadow of the building where I turned the corner… Teleport Scroll!
(Ah, I didn’t check the destination carefully.)
The place I arrived was a dark, dark indoor area.
“Um, is anyone… here?!”
“Gasp!!”
When I looked towards the voice…
(What, this is an Elf, no, a Dark Elf, no, no, it’s a half-Elf and Dark Elf!!)
And I’ve seen her somewhere before!
