Nomination request from the Lords
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"Nushi-sama, shall I kill them?"
"Don't kill them, so, I'll tell you when the time comes."
"I see, understood."
Arnath Edelich, the Lord of Edelich, who appeared in Breichberg, resembled a certain American President wearing cat ears.
I was tempted to ask what kind of joke it was that there were cat ears growing on top of the sour face, which could be called Edelich First.(TN:Sorry, I have no clue what president they're trying to refer to here. エーデリッヒ・ファーストと or Edelihhi Faasuto)
Sahel immediately asked me if I felt any physiological discomfort, so of course I stopped.
Arnath, who arrived at Breichberg in the afternoon, said that if the other Lords were present, he would like to start the meeting right away.
Klaus-san and the others seemed to think that Arnath's movements would likely affect the outcome of the meeting, but it seemed that things were a little different.
"Edelich will also provide funds to restore traffic through the Irosun Great Forest. In exchange, we would like you to lend us a hand as well."
"Hou, for you to ask me to lend you a hand, don't you think spears will rain down from the sky."
Arnath glared at Klaus-san who was drinking tea from the seat next to him on the left, took a deep breath, and then opened his mouth.
"I feel bad lowering my head to a brat like you, but I'm not in a position to be concerned about my appearance right now."
"Kraken, is it?"
"Right. The sailors who barely survived said that there is not just one, but three or more Krakens in the strait."
The Kraken was a squid-like monster, and a large one was said to be over 10 meters long with just its body, and about 30 meters long if you included its longest tentacles.
Perhaps it was because of the water temperature or the currents, but they appeared once every few years and sometimes stayed for over a year.
"I've never heard of there being three Krakens."
"This me has never heard of it either, but multiple people have seen it. Also, something like a Griffon flew to your place, right?"
"I guess, the movements of monsters here is unlike any other year. It wouldn't be surprising if there was something strange happening in the sea."
"As you know, Edelich's trade is more prosperous with the other side of the sea than within the country, but in the current situation, it wouldn't be surprising if the Krakens remained here for several years. If possible, I would like to subdue them ..."
After speaking, Arnath turned his attention to Klaus-san again.
I'm sure Klaus-san was aware of the meaning of that gaze, but he didn't say a word himself.
"Maa, let's continue this story later. Rather than that, let's clear up the Irosun matter. I guess the plan was completed while I was not here anyway, right? Nacios."
Nacios-san, the Lord of Breichberg, who was called out by Arnath, gave a signal with his eyes, and the employees who had been waiting in the corner of the room began handing out bundles of papers.
"This is a countermeasure plan that was made based on the requests received from everyone yesterday. A rough amount has been calculated, but to be honest, the scale is too large and the number of monsters has not yet been determined, please remember that the numbers are unreliable."
The plan was to create a road that was twice the width of the conventional road, a roadside strip that could accommodate two horse-drawn carriages with plenty of room, and a wall on the outside with a ditch outside of that.
Construction would begin on both sides of Marburg and Bakkenheim, rebuilding the villages of Moitaba and Slakka, and also establishing a village that would also serve as a checkpoint in the middle.
The construction work would begin with clearing the land and aim to ensure the safety of workers by improving visibility.
"If it's simply cutting down the trees, it's not a big hassle, but if you dig up the roots and level the land, wouldn't it take a lot of effort?"
In response to Arnath's question, Nacios-san nodded once and then answered.
"As you said, we are not cutting a new road, and there are places where we have already secured sufficient width. Most of the places where we dig up the roots are places where we will dig a ditch in the first place, so it is true that it is a bit of a hassle, but I think it can be done ..."
Arnath was the only one who flipped through the materials and asked questions, so it was clear that they had thought everything through.
"Okay, I'll approve this plan."
"Everyone else, are you okay with this too?"
Arnath's approval was easier than had been imagined, and there was a sense of relief in the venue.
"Now, since the matter regarding Irosun has been settled, could we please discuss countermeasures against the Krakens?"
The one who burst into conversation was not Arnath, but Bloch Verlingen, who was sitting to his right.
It wasn't like he was trying to flatter the tough-looking Arnat sitting next to him, but it was probably because Verlingen's exports to the other side of the sea had been stopped by the Krakens.
"As for Klaus-san, develop a new business in Resenburg beyond the forest ... I say this, but to be honest, it's not easy to get new customers."
"And, if we stop doing business for a long time, we will naturally lose customers to others."
"Klaus-san, if we send out a nomination request, naturally, you will approve it, please."
Klaus-san had a sour expression at Bloch's words.
Although he thought he was the one who succeeded in making a move first, in reality it was actually a combination of Arnath and Bloch.
It would be difficult for him to unilaterally refuse consent after obtaining consent regarding Irosun.
"Nushi-sama, shall I kill them?"
"Don't kill them. I wanted to kill them just a bit, but we can't kill them yet."
"I see, that's a shame."
Yup, for Sahel, I wonder if it would be better to prepare some straw posts for testing her blade.
"Tch, no problem. I approve of lending out my S-rank, but he's busier than I am. He sent me and Norbert-jii here yesterday, and right after that he rushed to the desert between Barshania and Resenburg. Please understand that even if I accept the request, you cannot tie him down."
"It matters not. This me doesn't seriously think that the Krakens can be subjugated. If there's even a chance of driving them away, it's the Lord's duty to act for the sake of the people."
Bloch also nodded at Arnath's words.
"So, how much will you spend?"
"If we can get rid of the Krakens, we'll pay you 20 million Helts, and we'll pay you the same amount for each one you kill."
"In other words, if we defeat three Krakens and restore traffic through the straits, it will cost you 80 million Helts?"
"Correct, this is a joint nomination request from Edelich and Verlingen."
Klaus-san looked at Arnath and Bloch and then nodded.
"That's fine. As for us, we don't welcome a situation where the management of other territories is affected. That's what I'm saying, but can you do it, Kent."
Klaus-san held up his index finger towards the void, and beckoned a bit at me.
"Shall I kill him? Nushi-sama."
"Don't kill him. Please wait here quietly."
"I see, that's a shame."
When I put out a shield of darkness and stepped outside, seeing it for the first time, Arnath, Bloch, and Liebenstein's Lord Aloysia widened their eyes in surprise.
"Hello, nice to meet you, I'm Kent Kokubu, who was requested."
"Hohou, I heard that you were a dark attribute magician, but this much ..."
"I'm just lending him to you. Don't try it."
Arnath looked at me curiously, and Klaus-san immediately warned him.
"I understand. The Idiot Parent, you, approved the marriage to your daughter. I wouldn't think that someone of that caliber could be obtained so easily."
"Tch, easily ... saying such a thing, to lay your hands on him ... I know what you're thinking."
"It's only natural to try to obtain something of value."
Even when Klaus-san glared at him, Arnath was smiling calmly, as expected, he seemed like a person who couldn't be dealt with by normal means.
Arnath took his eyes off Klaus-san and turned to me.
"Kent Kokubu. Will you accept my request?"
"I don't mind, but it's difficult to devote myself to that request, and I have no experience in subjugating monsters in the sea, so to be honest, I don't know if I can accomplish the request."
"I fully understand that. An A-rank adventurer with the fire attribute volunteered to subjugate it, but he hasn't returned along with his ship."
"I see. For now, I'm going to go there, do some reconnaissance, and then think about a strategy."
"My son is stationed in the port town of Jobet, which is the gateway for trade. He has been told everything, so please ask for detailed information there."
"Understood. I'll go as soon as I'm free."
"Thank you very much."
Arnath's outstretched hand was the thick, rugged hand of a working man.
I see, what Klaus-san hates, it might be, so to speak, disliking people similar to oneself.
The nomination request form was jointly signed by Arnath and Bloch, then Klaus-san signed it with his approval and handed it over.
"Kent, deliver this to Donovan. The request is special. There's no set deadline, and there's no penalty if you fail. If you can defeat the Krakens, do it in a way that makes it clear that you've defeated them. You might end up working for free."
"I understand. Anyway, I'll have to take a look at the real thing."
I returned to Volzard to deliver the nomination request form.
When I came out from under the stairs of the Guild and walked up to the counter, Fleur-san naturally locked onto me.
Maa, since her cute little sister and Yagi were getting married, I guess she had something to say as well.
"Hello, Fleur-san."
"Please take responsibility, Kent-san."
"Eeehhh ... Responsibility, what is it this time?"
"My sister got married first because of Kent-san. Please take responsibility and marry me."
"Eeehhh ... That's so unreasonable."
"That's rude, do you really hate marrying me?"
"Because, I've only talked to Fleur-san about work, so I don't know what kind of person you are, so I can't even think about getting married."
"Do as you please, it's okay ..."
Fleur-san rose up and drew near me, her uniform buttons were screaming.
Well then, just a bit ... Just as I was about to say this, a voice of protest arose from the receptionists around us.
"Hold on, Fleur. You must abide by the lady's agreement."
"Kent-san, rather than Fleur, me ..."
"I, am off duty tomorrow. If you don't mind ..."
"Hold on, I'm talking to Kent-san right now ..."
Uwaa, everyone is more interested in the assets I have than myself.
All the Guild employees seemed to know how much money was going in and out of my account.
"You guys, if you want to get married so badly, you should make a request form and post it asking for a groom. Otherwise, you can go back to work, choose whichever one you like."
At the sound of Donovan-san's voice, all the receptionists stopped and hurriedly returned to work.
"So, what do you need, Kent."
"Yes, I received a nomination request, so I brought the request form."
"Haa? You said you brought a request form?"
"Yes, from Breichberg ..."
"Fumu ... Come inside."
Donovan-san invited me to step inside the counter.
Rather, Fleur-san, I won't take responsibility even if you show me such a sulky look.
But, that Dynamite, if it's possible to do as I like ... No, no, no good, no good, it's going to turn into a serious matter.
"Give me the request form."
"Yes, this is it."
"Nuu ..."
As expected, Donovan-san glared at the request form for a while, groaning, as the request was detailed and the request was made in the joint names of two Feudal Lords.
"Kraken, is it ... Do you have any chance of winning?"
"Dunno ... There's nothing I can do about it if I don't try it."
"Maa, the other party is in the ocean. If you think about it normally, it would be an impossible request."
"That's true, but it seems like the people of the territory are also suffering because they can't trade, so I'd like to help if I can."
"Are you planning on taking a boat to the site?"
"Hmm ... I'm thinking about that as well. Between being on a boat and in the sea, I feel like it's going to be a pretty bad fight. In fact, an A-rank adventurer set out on a subjugation mission, but apparently they haven't returned."
"Maa, if you get dragged into the sea, your movements would be restricted and you won't be able to breathe in the first place."
Donovan-san wrinkled his brow and twisted his neck, perhaps imagining a situation in which he fought the Kraken.
Rather, I felt like Donovan-san could defeat it with one fist.
"Ahh, right. It seems my classmates caused a disturbance this morning, I'm sorry."
"Nn? Aahh, those kids ... It's not just you guys, there are kids like that in Volzard, so don't worry about it. Besides, if they actually try to subjugate or conquer the dungeon by themselves, they will know for themselves the value of the course."
"By the way, can marriage be registered at the Guild?"
"It can't be done. Registration of a marriage is the work of the public office. The only thing that can be done at the Guild is designating the heir of your account after death. However, for adventurers who are not registered, there are those who say that being recognized as the heir of the bank account is marriage."
I see. So, at least according to the Guild's documents, Yagi and Mariede-san are a couple.
"What, are you talking about Yuusuke?"
"Ehh, maa ..."
"Mariede took him away in her arms, so she'll probably make him sign at the public office."
"Ahh, I see, in that case, it's fine."
"Fuun, it's not my place to say anything about marriage, but it seems like they're planning something using your name. Stories like this, the greater your expectations, the greater the resentment you will feel if you are betrayed, please tell him not to rely too much on other people's fame."
"Yes, maa, but hasn't he learned his lesson from this incident?"
"Fuun, that guy, is he such a character?"
"Now that you mention it, I don't think he'll learn his lesson until he dies."
Maa, it seemed that Donovan-san had noticed him, so there seemed to be a limit to how bad he could be.
Actually, I wondered how Yagi was going to make a living in the first place.
"Right, has it been decided how to bid on the Desert Scorpio?"
"Yeah, because we're being rushed to hurry up. Bids will be placed tomorrow, and as soon as the decision is made, we will hand over the items one by one."
"What about dismantling?"
"It's already started, but all the bidding is joint-by-joint, and it would be impossible to separate it anywhere else because it would take a tremendous amount of time."
The Desert Scorpio's shell was difficult to penetrate with a knife, so the only way to cut it was at the movable joints.
"Seriously, it's an incredible monster. Even the joints are designed so that you can't reach the soft parts unless you insert a knife. Compared to that, a Salamander looks cute."
"Now that you mention it, it looked like a siege weapon when it was in motion."
"Would you like to capture one and make it your genus for a castle attack?"
"My genus can come and go freely no matter how strong the castle is, so there's no need for it."
"Fuun, that's true too."
It seemed like the Guild was about to get busy for the evening, so I excused myself and sneaked into the shadows from beside Donovan-san's desk.
"Reinhardt, have you ever been to Jobet?"
[ I have indeed. It was only once, but I was shown around when I accompanied Arthur-sama. ]
"I'd like to go for a bit, is that okay?"
[ Leave it to me. ]
With Reinhardt acting as a guide, I headed to Jobet, the port town of Edelich.
[ This area is the easternmost part of Landshelt. ]
"If you go further east across the ocean, there's another continent, right?"
[ That's true, but we have never visited there. ]
When first seeing the city of Jobet, it felt like a port town in southern Europe.
It was located in a large bay, with houses clustered together from the coast to the steep slopes.
There were ships of all sizes moored in the port, but there was no sign of any semblance of activity.
I could also see sailors sitting aimlessly on the gunwales of large ships, and people playing cards on the deck.
Maybe it had been a while since they couldn't sail their boats because of the Krakens.
As we moved to the tip of the bay, the appearance of the inland sea and the open sea completely changed.
"Uwah, the waves look rough on the open sea."
[ The sky is clear today, but the wind is probably strong. Also, there are tidal currents in the open sea, so it would be quite dangerous if one didn't choose the right day to launch their boat. ]
Outside the bay, the choppy sea extended beyond the horizon.
It was said that the Kraken was a monster that could overturn even large ships, but I was a little worried about whether I would be able to find them in this vast ocean.
[ Kent-sama, how do you plan to exterminate the Krakens? ]
"Hmm ... I'm still thinking about it, but there's no way I can come up with any countermeasures without seeing the real thing, so I'll try to scout it tomorrow using star-attribute magic."
[ Is that so. We are good at fighting on land, but we are slow in the water. Among the genus, Zae-tachi are probably the only ones who can fight. ]
"Maa, at that time, I will think of a way."
Now then, let's go back to Volzard and have dinner.
I haven't even had lunch because I was so busy today.
One of these days, I'll have to give Yagi a treat as a fee for using my name.
No, I guess I should send a wedding gift instead.
Nomination request from the Lords
***---***
"Nushi-sama, shall I kill them?"
"Don't kill them, so, I'll tell you when the time comes."
"I see, understood."
Arnath Edelich, the Lord of Edelich, who appeared in Breichberg, resembled a certain American President wearing cat ears.
I was tempted to ask what kind of joke it was that there were cat ears growing on top of the sour face, which could be called Edelich First.(TN:Sorry, I have no clue what president they're trying to refer to here. エーデリッヒ・ファーストと or Edelihhi Faasuto)
Sahel immediately asked me if I felt any physiological discomfort, so of course I stopped.
Arnath, who arrived at Breichberg in the afternoon, said that if the other Lords were present, he would like to start the meeting right away.
Klaus-san and the others seemed to think that Arnath's movements would likely affect the outcome of the meeting, but it seemed that things were a little different.
"Edelich will also provide funds to restore traffic through the Irosun Great Forest. In exchange, we would like you to lend us a hand as well."
"Hou, for you to ask me to lend you a hand, don't you think spears will rain down from the sky."
Arnath glared at Klaus-san who was drinking tea from the seat next to him on the left, took a deep breath, and then opened his mouth.
"I feel bad lowering my head to a brat like you, but I'm not in a position to be concerned about my appearance right now."
"Kraken, is it?"
"Right. The sailors who barely survived said that there is not just one, but three or more Krakens in the strait."
The Kraken was a squid-like monster, and a large one was said to be over 10 meters long with just its body, and about 30 meters long if you included its longest tentacles.
Perhaps it was because of the water temperature or the currents, but they appeared once every few years and sometimes stayed for over a year.
"I've never heard of there being three Krakens."
"This me has never heard of it either, but multiple people have seen it. Also, something like a Griffon flew to your place, right?"
"I guess, the movements of monsters here is unlike any other year. It wouldn't be surprising if there was something strange happening in the sea."
"As you know, Edelich's trade is more prosperous with the other side of the sea than within the country, but in the current situation, it wouldn't be surprising if the Krakens remained here for several years. If possible, I would like to subdue them ..."
After speaking, Arnath turned his attention to Klaus-san again.
I'm sure Klaus-san was aware of the meaning of that gaze, but he didn't say a word himself.
"Maa, let's continue this story later. Rather than that, let's clear up the Irosun matter. I guess the plan was completed while I was not here anyway, right? Nacios."
Nacios-san, the Lord of Breichberg, who was called out by Arnath, gave a signal with his eyes, and the employees who had been waiting in the corner of the room began handing out bundles of papers.
"This is a countermeasure plan that was made based on the requests received from everyone yesterday. A rough amount has been calculated, but to be honest, the scale is too large and the number of monsters has not yet been determined, please remember that the numbers are unreliable."
The plan was to create a road that was twice the width of the conventional road, a roadside strip that could accommodate two horse-drawn carriages with plenty of room, and a wall on the outside with a ditch outside of that.
Construction would begin on both sides of Marburg and Bakkenheim, rebuilding the villages of Moitaba and Slakka, and also establishing a village that would also serve as a checkpoint in the middle.
The construction work would begin with clearing the land and aim to ensure the safety of workers by improving visibility.
"If it's simply cutting down the trees, it's not a big hassle, but if you dig up the roots and level the land, wouldn't it take a lot of effort?"
In response to Arnath's question, Nacios-san nodded once and then answered.
"As you said, we are not cutting a new road, and there are places where we have already secured sufficient width. Most of the places where we dig up the roots are places where we will dig a ditch in the first place, so it is true that it is a bit of a hassle, but I think it can be done ..."
Arnath was the only one who flipped through the materials and asked questions, so it was clear that they had thought everything through.
"Okay, I'll approve this plan."
"Everyone else, are you okay with this too?"
Arnath's approval was easier than had been imagined, and there was a sense of relief in the venue.
"Now, since the matter regarding Irosun has been settled, could we please discuss countermeasures against the Krakens?"
The one who burst into conversation was not Arnath, but Bloch Verlingen, who was sitting to his right.
It wasn't like he was trying to flatter the tough-looking Arnat sitting next to him, but it was probably because Verlingen's exports to the other side of the sea had been stopped by the Krakens.
"As for Klaus-san, develop a new business in Resenburg beyond the forest ... I say this, but to be honest, it's not easy to get new customers."
"And, if we stop doing business for a long time, we will naturally lose customers to others."
"Klaus-san, if we send out a nomination request, naturally, you will approve it, please."
Klaus-san had a sour expression at Bloch's words.
Although he thought he was the one who succeeded in making a move first, in reality it was actually a combination of Arnath and Bloch.
It would be difficult for him to unilaterally refuse consent after obtaining consent regarding Irosun.
"Nushi-sama, shall I kill them?"
"Don't kill them. I wanted to kill them just a bit, but we can't kill them yet."
"I see, that's a shame."
Yup, for Sahel, I wonder if it would be better to prepare some straw posts for testing her blade.
"Tch, no problem. I approve of lending out my S-rank, but he's busier than I am. He sent me and Norbert-jii here yesterday, and right after that he rushed to the desert between Barshania and Resenburg. Please understand that even if I accept the request, you cannot tie him down."
"It matters not. This me doesn't seriously think that the Krakens can be subjugated. If there's even a chance of driving them away, it's the Lord's duty to act for the sake of the people."
Bloch also nodded at Arnath's words.
"So, how much will you spend?"
"If we can get rid of the Krakens, we'll pay you 20 million Helts, and we'll pay you the same amount for each one you kill."
"In other words, if we defeat three Krakens and restore traffic through the straits, it will cost you 80 million Helts?"
"Correct, this is a joint nomination request from Edelich and Verlingen."
Klaus-san looked at Arnath and Bloch and then nodded.
"That's fine. As for us, we don't welcome a situation where the management of other territories is affected. That's what I'm saying, but can you do it, Kent."
Klaus-san held up his index finger towards the void, and beckoned a bit at me.
"Shall I kill him? Nushi-sama."
"Don't kill him. Please wait here quietly."
"I see, that's a shame."
When I put out a shield of darkness and stepped outside, seeing it for the first time, Arnath, Bloch, and Liebenstein's Lord Aloysia widened their eyes in surprise.
"Hello, nice to meet you, I'm Kent Kokubu, who was requested."
"Hohou, I heard that you were a dark attribute magician, but this much ..."
"I'm just lending him to you. Don't try it."
Arnath looked at me curiously, and Klaus-san immediately warned him.
"I understand. The Idiot Parent, you, approved the marriage to your daughter. I wouldn't think that someone of that caliber could be obtained so easily."
"Tch, easily ... saying such a thing, to lay your hands on him ... I know what you're thinking."
"It's only natural to try to obtain something of value."
Even when Klaus-san glared at him, Arnath was smiling calmly, as expected, he seemed like a person who couldn't be dealt with by normal means.
Arnath took his eyes off Klaus-san and turned to me.
"Kent Kokubu. Will you accept my request?"
"I don't mind, but it's difficult to devote myself to that request, and I have no experience in subjugating monsters in the sea, so to be honest, I don't know if I can accomplish the request."
"I fully understand that. An A-rank adventurer with the fire attribute volunteered to subjugate it, but he hasn't returned along with his ship."
"I see. For now, I'm going to go there, do some reconnaissance, and then think about a strategy."
"My son is stationed in the port town of Jobet, which is the gateway for trade. He has been told everything, so please ask for detailed information there."
"Understood. I'll go as soon as I'm free."
"Thank you very much."
Arnath's outstretched hand was the thick, rugged hand of a working man.
I see, what Klaus-san hates, it might be, so to speak, disliking people similar to oneself.
The nomination request form was jointly signed by Arnath and Bloch, then Klaus-san signed it with his approval and handed it over.
"Kent, deliver this to Donovan. The request is special. There's no set deadline, and there's no penalty if you fail. If you can defeat the Krakens, do it in a way that makes it clear that you've defeated them. You might end up working for free."
"I understand. Anyway, I'll have to take a look at the real thing."
I returned to Volzard to deliver the nomination request form.
When I came out from under the stairs of the Guild and walked up to the counter, Fleur-san naturally locked onto me.
Maa, since her cute little sister and Yagi were getting married, I guess she had something to say as well.
"Hello, Fleur-san."
"Please take responsibility, Kent-san."
"Eeehhh ... Responsibility, what is it this time?"
"My sister got married first because of Kent-san. Please take responsibility and marry me."
"Eeehhh ... That's so unreasonable."
"That's rude, do you really hate marrying me?"
"Because, I've only talked to Fleur-san about work, so I don't know what kind of person you are, so I can't even think about getting married."
"Do as you please, it's okay ..."
Fleur-san rose up and drew near me, her uniform buttons were screaming.
Well then, just a bit ... Just as I was about to say this, a voice of protest arose from the receptionists around us.
"Hold on, Fleur. You must abide by the lady's agreement."
"Kent-san, rather than Fleur, me ..."
"I, am off duty tomorrow. If you don't mind ..."
"Hold on, I'm talking to Kent-san right now ..."
Uwaa, everyone is more interested in the assets I have than myself.
All the Guild employees seemed to know how much money was going in and out of my account.
"You guys, if you want to get married so badly, you should make a request form and post it asking for a groom. Otherwise, you can go back to work, choose whichever one you like."
At the sound of Donovan-san's voice, all the receptionists stopped and hurriedly returned to work.
"So, what do you need, Kent."
"Yes, I received a nomination request, so I brought the request form."
"Haa? You said you brought a request form?"
"Yes, from Breichberg ..."
"Fumu ... Come inside."
Donovan-san invited me to step inside the counter.
Rather, Fleur-san, I won't take responsibility even if you show me such a sulky look.
But, that Dynamite, if it's possible to do as I like ... No, no, no good, no good, it's going to turn into a serious matter.
"Give me the request form."
"Yes, this is it."
"Nuu ..."
As expected, Donovan-san glared at the request form for a while, groaning, as the request was detailed and the request was made in the joint names of two Feudal Lords.
"Kraken, is it ... Do you have any chance of winning?"
"Dunno ... There's nothing I can do about it if I don't try it."
"Maa, the other party is in the ocean. If you think about it normally, it would be an impossible request."
"That's true, but it seems like the people of the territory are also suffering because they can't trade, so I'd like to help if I can."
"Are you planning on taking a boat to the site?"
"Hmm ... I'm thinking about that as well. Between being on a boat and in the sea, I feel like it's going to be a pretty bad fight. In fact, an A-rank adventurer set out on a subjugation mission, but apparently they haven't returned."
"Maa, if you get dragged into the sea, your movements would be restricted and you won't be able to breathe in the first place."
Donovan-san wrinkled his brow and twisted his neck, perhaps imagining a situation in which he fought the Kraken.
Rather, I felt like Donovan-san could defeat it with one fist.
"Ahh, right. It seems my classmates caused a disturbance this morning, I'm sorry."
"Nn? Aahh, those kids ... It's not just you guys, there are kids like that in Volzard, so don't worry about it. Besides, if they actually try to subjugate or conquer the dungeon by themselves, they will know for themselves the value of the course."
"By the way, can marriage be registered at the Guild?"
"It can't be done. Registration of a marriage is the work of the public office. The only thing that can be done at the Guild is designating the heir of your account after death. However, for adventurers who are not registered, there are those who say that being recognized as the heir of the bank account is marriage."
I see. So, at least according to the Guild's documents, Yagi and Mariede-san are a couple.
"What, are you talking about Yuusuke?"
"Ehh, maa ..."
"Mariede took him away in her arms, so she'll probably make him sign at the public office."
"Ahh, I see, in that case, it's fine."
"Fuun, it's not my place to say anything about marriage, but it seems like they're planning something using your name. Stories like this, the greater your expectations, the greater the resentment you will feel if you are betrayed, please tell him not to rely too much on other people's fame."
"Yes, maa, but hasn't he learned his lesson from this incident?"
"Fuun, that guy, is he such a character?"
"Now that you mention it, I don't think he'll learn his lesson until he dies."
Maa, it seemed that Donovan-san had noticed him, so there seemed to be a limit to how bad he could be.
Actually, I wondered how Yagi was going to make a living in the first place.
"Right, has it been decided how to bid on the Desert Scorpio?"
"Yeah, because we're being rushed to hurry up. Bids will be placed tomorrow, and as soon as the decision is made, we will hand over the items one by one."
"What about dismantling?"
"It's already started, but all the bidding is joint-by-joint, and it would be impossible to separate it anywhere else because it would take a tremendous amount of time."
The Desert Scorpio's shell was difficult to penetrate with a knife, so the only way to cut it was at the movable joints.
"Seriously, it's an incredible monster. Even the joints are designed so that you can't reach the soft parts unless you insert a knife. Compared to that, a Salamander looks cute."
"Now that you mention it, it looked like a siege weapon when it was in motion."
"Would you like to capture one and make it your genus for a castle attack?"
"My genus can come and go freely no matter how strong the castle is, so there's no need for it."
"Fuun, that's true too."
It seemed like the Guild was about to get busy for the evening, so I excused myself and sneaked into the shadows from beside Donovan-san's desk.
"Reinhardt, have you ever been to Jobet?"
[ I have indeed. It was only once, but I was shown around when I accompanied Arthur-sama. ]
"I'd like to go for a bit, is that okay?"
[ Leave it to me. ]
With Reinhardt acting as a guide, I headed to Jobet, the port town of Edelich.
[ This area is the easternmost part of Landshelt. ]
"If you go further east across the ocean, there's another continent, right?"
[ That's true, but we have never visited there. ]
When first seeing the city of Jobet, it felt like a port town in southern Europe.
It was located in a large bay, with houses clustered together from the coast to the steep slopes.
There were ships of all sizes moored in the port, but there was no sign of any semblance of activity.
I could also see sailors sitting aimlessly on the gunwales of large ships, and people playing cards on the deck.
Maybe it had been a while since they couldn't sail their boats because of the Krakens.
As we moved to the tip of the bay, the appearance of the inland sea and the open sea completely changed.
"Uwah, the waves look rough on the open sea."
[ The sky is clear today, but the wind is probably strong. Also, there are tidal currents in the open sea, so it would be quite dangerous if one didn't choose the right day to launch their boat. ]
Outside the bay, the choppy sea extended beyond the horizon.
It was said that the Kraken was a monster that could overturn even large ships, but I was a little worried about whether I would be able to find them in this vast ocean.
[ Kent-sama, how do you plan to exterminate the Krakens? ]
"Hmm ... I'm still thinking about it, but there's no way I can come up with any countermeasures without seeing the real thing, so I'll try to scout it tomorrow using star-attribute magic."
[ Is that so. We are good at fighting on land, but we are slow in the water. Among the genus, Zae-tachi are probably the only ones who can fight. ]
"Maa, at that time, I will think of a way."
Now then, let's go back to Volzard and have dinner.
I haven't even had lunch because I was so busy today.
One of these days, I'll have to give Yagi a treat as a fee for using my name.
No, I guess I should send a wedding gift instead.
