“What, isn’t it right by the port?”
“Yes, Nina-san. We just couldn’t see the sign, but we’d already spotted the building.”
Huge letters proclaimed: “Seafood Restaurant Sail Away.”
(Perhaps because it’s a little past lunchtime, the customers are sparse. No, about the count of one hand.)
The seating area could accommodate over sixty people.
And there’s also terrace seating, with five four-person tables over there.
“Well then, I shall go first to introduce you,” Mogunami said as she entered.
“Welcome… Oh, Moguchan, is it alright to be off work?” answered a man wearing a tall, white chef’s hat. He might have been an old man. He had a fluffy white beard on his upper lip and chin. Further back, four women in attire resembling sea crew uniforms, looking like they had free time, stood holding trays.
“Oh, you’ve brought customers? That’s helpful,” said the chef. “Nina-san, this is Chef Fai Owai.”
(Mogunami-san, why did you introduce him by his full name?!)
“I’ve heard this is the most delicious restaurant in Zazam. We’re counting on you today.”
“A party, are you? Please proceed to the large table in the back!”
At this point, Strena stepped forward, pushing past Nina.
“Excuse me, I am Strena, the Supreme Guild Master of the Imperial Adventurerer’s Guild!”
“Hmph, and what business does a Master like you have here?”
Oh, Owai-san’s reaction is unexpectedly muted!
“Today, the Empire will pay for all of your meals.”
“In other words, you mean…”
“You can order anything, no matter how expensive, without hesitation! It’s an all-you-can-eat for everyone!!”
Wow, that’s generous! I thought, even though I was just listening. Jave grinned, flexing the bicep on his right arm, and the Princess Sisters clasped their hands together with smiles. It’s the Empire’s treat, after all.
“That’s very kind of you! Alright, I’ll prepare everything, making full use of the remaining ingredients!!”
But what about dinner? I thought, as we took our seats and waited. The waitresses brought us water and wet towels.
(I am between Nina-san and Clarice-san.)
And across from me sat Helen-san.
Next to her, diagonally in front of me, in front of Clarice-san, was Anju-chan. Nina-san’s front was Nastasia-san. On the side near Clarice-san and facing each other were the Princess Sisters. It was a table for eight.
(Strena-san, Jave-san, and Hargo-san are at the adjacent table for six!)
They politely sat closer to our side.
“So, Mogunami, what will you do?”
“I’ve already had lunch, and I’m on duty, so I’ll excuse myself.”
“I see. Then, let’s have Mogunami’s farewell party here with Amay and the others.”
(Eh, has the conversation already reached that point?!)
They said we only needed to finalize the negotiation conditions, but have they already finished? What will happen with the concubine contract? I certainly haven’t heard anything about it yet, and it seems like a tough subject to broach.
“Alright, before the food arrives, let me tell you about Mermaid Island.”
“Understood, Jave. Is that a request?”
“If you’ll accept it, it’s a request. For now, I’ve finished checking all the petrified prisoners.”
Ah, it’s about time I received my reward!
“Their release, you mean?”
“It should be alright time-wise, but I’d hate for them to fall and collapse due to an earthquake or something.”
(Maybe I should just take the evil petrified woman tonight~♪)
“Hmm, you’re that considerate.”
“Also, there’s the matter of our guards whose heads are missing. A conclusion hasn’t been reached yet.”
Ah, yes, there was that petrification thing. They wouldn’t fit in the item box, so they’re probably not dead, but it’s possible their brains might spill out the moment they’re released from petrification.
“The only thing I can think of is to use the highest-grade healing magic at the moment of release.”
“Can you do that?”
“With Helen and Goddess Succubus here, it’s possible to cast it, without incantation. However…”
Well, it’s not guaranteed that it will succeed in one go, or even in one attempt.
“So there’s still a risk?”
“This is a matter of luck.”
“I see… I suppose there’s no helping it.”
If it were someone in our party, their luck stat might help somehow, but I wonder if you can be in a party while petrified. That’s probably not possible.
“Also, the repair of the prison. I’d like you to continue with that as well.”
“Are you in such a hurry?”
“If you’re going to release the prisoners from petrification, then it’s naturally necessary.”
If Eldorado Succubus were to fix all of this perfectly, requests might start coming in to fix all the damaged houses in Kikaede’s royal capital. Well, there’s no one related to Kikaede here, but they were saying the Empire is a friendly country.
“Helen, what do you think?”
“Yes, I will do as Nina-sama commands.”
“Then Clarice, what are your thoughts?” “Well, if it’s a request, we can get paid.”
However, Nina Starlights isn’t short on money. There’s also an auction soon.
(Don’t ask why she’s participating in an auction if she’s not short on money!!)
She’s participating in the auction, so it’s more accurate to say she’s participating so she won’t be short on money.
“Understood. Also, according to Deles, there seem to be some petrified Merfolk as well.”
“Ah, yes. Let’s revive them if they can be revived.”
Perhaps I should bring Sarinaami-san along too.
“Either way, it’s on our way. I’ll consider it favorably, but please prioritize Kikaede for now.”
“Understood. I wanted to help you with that too.”
“Everyone, here is your appetizer! Come, it’s seafood salad with Furifuri Uni Musume brains!”
Oh, Owai-san brought two large plates, one in each hand!
“Let’s dig in.” “Wait, is alcohol alright?”
“Ah, Owai-dono, for now, water is fine. Everyone, cheers!”
“”Cheeeeeers!””
Ah, Mogunami-san seems to have joined us just for the water toast.
“Then, I shall be going.”
“Thank you for your work. We’ll see you again.”
“Yes, thank you again. Well then.”
Mogunami-san returned to the guild. And as for me, well, the taste of the salad is…!!
(It’s soooo delicious!!!!)
This is it, the uni’s miso makes for a great sauce!!!
“Deles, you seem satisfied.”
“Yes. If the salad is this good, I’m looking forward to what comes next!!”
As long as it’s seafood, even I, a vegetarian, can handle quite a bit if it’s within reason!!!
(And after we finish eating, what’s next… Training, perhaps?!)
