On fire day, the day after the holiday, there were thick clouds in the sky and the wind felt cold.
This week, we would Start with the 13th return work.
At the garrison training ground, there were the ten people scheduled to return today, along with Senzaki-sensei, Yuika and Manon, as well as Sagara-san and Yagi.
Usually, Katou-sensei came to watch over us, but today it was his turn to teach, so Senzaki-sensei had come in his place.
Yuika and Manon were there to keep an eye on my health, but it looked like I wouldn't get sick from the return work.
Maa, I wasn't going to complain because I welcomed the two of them.
Sagara-san came to the Guild to make a loan document after completing the return work, but I didn't understand Yagi's purpose.
"Yagi, I won't lend you money, okay?"
"You, you really treat this me poorly."
"No way, it's not that much ..."(TN:poorly can also mean an ironic amazing/etc.)
"I'm not praising you!"
"If it's not money, then, what is it? No, connections?"
"That's not it! I'm also here to see how to make a loan document."
"It's money after all!"
"I told you, that's not it!"
It seemed that Yagi's purpose was not to borrow money, but to learn about contract procedures in this world.
"THere's no need to say it, but I don't have the same track record as Kokubu, so I'm just a kid even in this world. I'll need some knowledge and experience to mix in with the adults and not get bullied."
"I see, so you want to remember how to create a loan document and the procedure, huh."
"In Japan, you can find out most things on the internet, but you can't Googool Volzard."
It was true that if you didn't know anything about Volzard, you could only ask people who knew.
Maa, in my case, I had people I could rely on like Klaus-san and Donovan-san.
Rather, in Yagi's case, Fleur-san, the Guild's receptionist, would be his sister-in-law, so I guess it's okay.
No, there's no need to make Yagi and Fleur-san get along any better than necessary.
"For now, I'll finish the return work, so please wait a moment."
"Yeah, roger."
I had Mart-tachi bring out the cage that looked like a lunar rover from the shadow space, and had those who were scheduled to return today board it.
While everyone was fastening their seatbelts, I moved to the SDF Nerima garrison, set up the golems as a landmark, and preparations were complete.
This time too, there were no classmates to see them off, Senzaki-sensei seemed to be seeing off the students as if they were going home from school, but she didn't seem to be particularly moved.(TN:I looked back at previous chapters and it said there were 4 male and 2 female teachers(Ayako is just an intern, not an actual teacher), so I guess Senzaki is the 2nd female teacher, so I'll just go with that even though it's never specified up to this point.)
Sagara-san was waving to the girls as they returned, while Yagi was doing bending and stretching exercises with his back to me, but then I noticed something about his appearance.
[ Reinhardt, just in case, keep an eye on Yagi. ]
[ Roger that, I'll be careful not to let him jump out. ]
Maa, looking at Yagi's recent behavior, I thought he would be fine, but that didn't mean he wouldn't try to jump into the repatriation range and try to escape to Japan.
"Well then, I'll send you back to Japan. Ten seconds from now, nine ..."
"Uwaah, ouchh ..."
As soon as the countdown started, Yagi turned around and tried to run, but Reinhardt grabbed his ankle and made him go down onto his hands and knees.
"Yagi ... what are you doing."
"I, it's a joke, a joke, it's a joke to relieve the tense air."
"Reinhardt, just keep him in custody."
[ Roger that. ]
I didn't expect him to seriously try to jump in, it's typical of Yagi, but please refrain from doing so.
It wouldn't be funny if the timing was off and his torso split in two.
"Then, once again, ten, nine, eight, seven ..."
"... four, three, two, one!"
"Repatriate!"
This time, I was able to safely deliver today's ten people without any interruptions.
"Yaa, Kokubu-kun, thank you for your hard work. It looks like you've already perfected the return work."
"Kajikawa-san, thank you for your hard work. That's right, my magical power is depleted, but it's not as much as before."
"This is the 13th time, you'll be done in just 7 more times."
"That's right. Even the people staying behind are starting to move towards independence."
When I talked about Sagara-san and the shared house, Kajikawa-san seemed to be interested.
"Hooh, at Kokubu-kun's age, they're trying to build their own home and build a foundation for their own lives, so their experiences in another world must have had a big influence on them."
"In Volzard, even at our age, we are treated as adults, so I think there's a lot of influence from those around us. Most of my classmates who wish to stay are working in the city."
"I see, social experience fosters a sense of independence."
"But, even in Volzard, they still treat me like a child."
"No, no, the Lords, the King, the Emperor, the Guild Master ... It's a big deal because you have a wide range of acquaintances with the people who play a central role in the country, and they rely on you."
"Rather than relying on me, I feel like I'm being used for convenience."
After cleaning up the landmark golems and leaving behind some magic stones, I returned to Volzard.
"Thank you for waiting ... Rather, Yagi, cut it out."
"No way, my bad, my bad ... but, I refuse! I have decided to always do my best. Don't take your eyes off me from now on."
"It's annoying, but I get it. Next time you come near when I'm doing the return work, I'll break your legs with no questions asked."
"Hey, don't make such a ridiculous joke."
"Ehh? It's not a joke. Even if I break both your legs, it's okay because I'll use healing magic on you later."
"Hey, you ... You don't really mean that, do you?"
"Yagi, I'm the kind of guy who thoroughly resolves myself when it comes to making a decision."
When I resolved myself and gave a Thumbs Up with a refreshing smile, Yagi frowned deeply.
"Hey, is it okay if we finish this short skit now?"
"Sorry, Yagi was so annoying."
Sagara-san, who was impatient, rushed me, so I decided to head to the Guild.
"Yuika, Manon, I'm off."
"See you later, Kent."
"Be careful of Yagi-kun."
I hugged them both before leaving the training ground.
I thought that when I had free time, I would spend every day flirting with them, but it seemed that both of them were indispensable personnel at the clinic, so it seemed that it would be difficult for my dream to come true.
"By the way, have you decided on a contractor who will renovate the warehouse?"
"Nope, not as of yet. There's no way I'm going to ask for a job before I have any idea about the money."
"I see ..."
"Kokubu-kun, do you know anyone who works in that business?"
"My acquaintance Herman-san, he's contracted to build my house, so I don't think it's possible to start work right away."
"I see ... I guess I'll have to ask the Guild to introduce me."
Volzard's Guild handled all kinds of work requests, except those that were shady, but Sagara-san seemed to be worried about asking them to do a big job like renovations.
"In Japan, I often heard about unscrupulous contractors cutting corners on construction work. The amount of money involved is large, so I am worried about what to do if I encounter a strange contractor."
"Certainly, it seems like it would be troublesome if you were to run into a strange company."
"There's no need to feel anxious about that. At times like this, just use Kokubu's name."
"Yagi ..."
Even though there was the dungeon tour with Mariede, I was shocked to see Yagi showing no remorse at all.
"Could you please stop using my name irresponsibly."
"What, what's wrong with that? Well, it wouldn't be good if we used Kokubu's name and demanded that it be cheaper or free, but if you just say that you'll pay them so do a proper job there should be no problem. Wouldn't it be better for us to entrust them with the work with peace of mind, and for the contractors to do a good job without cutting corners?"
"M, maa, that may be the case, but ..."
"In the first place, even the store where Sagara works, it's also famous for catering to the Monster User."
"Uee, is that so?"
When I turned around, surprised by Yagi's words, I saw Sagara-san smiling bitterly.
Maa, I didn't mind because I had many good thoughts about the shop owner, Flavia-san.
"It's not like we're actively promoting it, but there are times when Kokubu and Yuika come together, and the customers who hear about it ask ... it feels like we don't deny it?"
"Rather, the dining hall where Kokubu is boarding is also famous for having the Monster User living there."
"No way, seriously?"
"Seriously. Your name is more well known and used than you think. So, it's only natural that we take advantage of you."
"Hmm ... right, I guess so ..."
"It's a common occurrence in Japan for celebrities to have their names used. Don't be stingy."
"Maa, I don't mind if it's not used in a bad way, but if you use it like when you invited Mariede, it's out."
"Hey, hey, I know. Just trust me a little."
I can't believe it ... The guy who tried to jump into the repatriation range just now, who does he think he is.
"By the way, when you renovate the warehouse, will you create rooms like apartments?"
"Nope, that would cost too much money, so we'll just have to divide the room into large sections and add doors. The bath, toilet, and kitchen will be new, but we plan to share them."
"Well then, allocating a large space of about 20 tatami mats, does it feel like it's as one likes after that?"
"Right, right, I'll ask Celia-san and Floche-san to manage the common areas, and ten people will pay the management fee."
"I see ... So, Yagi will live with Mariede?"
"W, well, yeah ..."
"Hmm ..."
Has he resolved himself, I'm not sure if has been decided or not.
Maa, I am holding onto the means to return to Japan, so he can't run away, and I won't let him run away.
"What is it, do you have something to complain about?"
"No, not really ... Aahh, on a different topic, I have an extra carriage, do you want to use it?"
"Huh? What do you mean, you have an extra carriage."
"Actually ..."
When I told them about how I destroyed the plans of Havre's remnants last night, both Yagi and Sagara-san were shocked, but they seemed to be interested in the carriage.
In Japanese terms, I would give them a car for free, but they would have to handle all the formalities and maintenance themselves.
"So, you're going to give it to us for free?"
"Yup, I have some extras, so it's okay if it's free, but I don't have a horse."
"Hmm ... I'll discuss it with everyone for a bit, so could you please hold off?"
"Okay, I have no plans to sell them for the time being."
There were two ways to get around in Volzard, walk on your own, or take a horse-drawn carriage.
However, if they owned their own carriage, they must also own and feed a horse.
In addition to the daily feed costs, it took time and effort to dispose of horse manure, so I felt like it wouldn't pay for itself unless they used it frequently.
On the other hand, if they had their own horse-drawn carriage, they could accept requests for things like transporting goods, and this would certainly lead to an increase in income.
Kondo and the others who were active as adventurers may be more in need of it than Sagara-san and Motomiya-san.
I talked to the two of them as we walked, and by the time we arrived at the Guild, the morning rush had ended.
As I headed towards the reception desk, Fleur-san locked on to me as usual.
"Good morning, Kent-san. If Yuusuke has perpetrated something, please take responsibility and marry me."
"No, no, Yagi hasn't perpetrated anything yet, and even if he does perpetrate something, I won't marry you."
"Haa, you're the type of person who can't take jokes at all. There's no way you'd propose so lightly, right. I'm an S-rank adventurer, so I'm busy today, so I'll come back when I have some time ... something like that, please give a smart reply."
"I'm sorry. Then, I'm busy today, so try another day ..."
"When is that. When will that be?"
"Scary! Are you desperate!"
"It's only natural. I aim to be a first-class adventurer, so I don't care about men ... Mariede who said such, got married quickly. That too, the Brains of Kent-san ... because the other party was someone who talked like such, take responsibility, and with me ... Nkya!"
"Choose whether to send out a request to find a marriage partner or work quietly."
Fleur-san puffed her cheeks out after being hit by Donovan-san.
She had a beautiful appearance, and her dynamite chest armor was attractive, but her desire to be my companion was so obvious that I was turned off by it.
Rather, when I first came to Volzard, she didn't even pay attention to me.
"So, what do you guys need?"
"Yes, I will lend money to Sagara-san here, so I thought I would ask the Guild to mediate."
"What is the amount?"
"One million Helts."
"Is there a plan for repayment?"
"Yes, it's okay."
"Otto, please handle the loan intermediation procedures."
It seemed that Otto-san, who was working on other documents in the back, would handle the formalities for us.
"I'm sorry when you're busy, Otto-san."
"Hey now, it's my job, so don't worry about it."
Otto-san may seem like a tired old man, but he was efficient at his work.
"So, from Kent, this Ojou-chan is being loaned 1 million Helts?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Ojou-chan, what are you planning to use this money for?"
"In order to live with my friends, we are planning to purchase a warehouse and renovate it."
Sagara-san briefly explained the concept of the shared house.
Sagara-san's ability to explain clearly and to the point was obvious.
Otto-san heard the plan and made a proposal to Sagara-san.
"In that case, please bring the seven people who will be living with you. It would be safer for you to lend them money and have them make monthly payments through their Guild account."
"Is that so. What happens if the repayment is delayed?"
"The Guild will remind you, and even if you complete a request, the reward will be used to repay the debt. If you delay for half a year without any special reason, you will be force to work on ramparts construction."
"Is that so ..."
Sagara-san's expression clouded over when she heard Otto-san's answer.
"Is there a problem?"
"Yes, I have a friend who is pregnant, and there is a possibility that it will be difficult to repay the debt halfway through the pregnancy ..."
"I see ... That girl, I guess she is also Kent's friend."
"Yes, that's true, but ..."
"In that case, it would be better for Kent to shoulder that girl's part all at once."
The repayment plan that Otto-san came up with was a way to repay the 1 million Helts that I would lend them over three years.
The seven co-owners other than Sagara-san would transfer the monthly repayments to Sagara-san's Guild account.
Basically, the money was transferred to my account from Sagara-san's account all at once.
However, since Watanuki-san was planning to give birth during the repayment period, there was a high possibility that she would be unable to repay the loan, so I would pay for it all at once and rent it in her place.
It was difficult to earn a living while raising a child for the first time, so I would own it temporarily, and consider transferring it later when she could afford it.
"The monthly repayment is about 3,500 Helts ... I'm most worried about Yagi."
"Stu~pid, you really are stupid. At my place, it's me and Mariede who earn the money, so there's no way we'll be late on payments."
"I see ... But, if you have a child, Yagi will have to earn money by yourself to support the two of you, will that be okay?"
"I, idiot, there's no way I could have a child that easily."
"Yagi ... if you have sex with someone, you can have a child."
"Gufuu ... I, it's not decided yet."
I looked over at Yagi, who was sweating coldly, and signed the document that Otto-san had prepared for me, affixed my
"I will talk to Sachiko about making it Kokubu-kun's property."
"Yup, please."
It was a little before noon when the loan process was completed, so I decided to invite the two of them to go out for lunch.
The place I headed to was Meline-san's shop.
Rumor had it that it was quite busy, but we would probably be able to get in without lining up at this time.
"Kokubu invited us, so of course it's your treat, right?"
"When you say that, I feel like splitting the bill, but it'll be my treat today."
"Well then, I'd like to order the most expensive menu item."
"Yagi really doesn't waver. I'm impressed in a way."
As we entered the back alley from the central street, I saw evil-looking men slowly entering Meline-san's shop.
One of them was walking as if being dragged, with his arms held from both sides.
"I'm sorry, both of you, but it seems like it's a bit of a nuisance, so I'll treat you another day."
"Nope, trouble is more than welcome. Let's go see."
"If Yagi gets involved, I can only see a future where things get complicated, so go home quietly, shoo!"
"You, this me is not a stray dog."
"If you go home quietly, I'll give you whatever weapon and armor you like from the weapons and armor I collected yesterday ..."
"Okay, I'm going back to the dormitory, so call me later."
"Righto, then, Sagara-san as well, I'm sorry."
"Nope, I'm indebted to Kokubu-kun, so don't worry about it."
I parted ways with the two of them and headed to Meline-san's shop, but a strange-looking man was standing in front of the entrance.
I decided to continue past the store and sneak into the shadows in a back alley to take a peek inside.
On fire day, the day after the holiday, there were thick clouds in the sky and the wind felt cold.
This week, we would Start with the 13th return work.
At the garrison training ground, there were the ten people scheduled to return today, along with Senzaki-sensei, Yuika and Manon, as well as Sagara-san and Yagi.
Usually, Katou-sensei came to watch over us, but today it was his turn to teach, so Senzaki-sensei had come in his place.
Yuika and Manon were there to keep an eye on my health, but it looked like I wouldn't get sick from the return work.
Maa, I wasn't going to complain because I welcomed the two of them.
Sagara-san came to the Guild to make a loan document after completing the return work, but I didn't understand Yagi's purpose.
"Yagi, I won't lend you money, okay?"
"You, you really treat this me poorly."
"No way, it's not that much ..."(TN:poorly can also mean an ironic amazing/etc.)
"I'm not praising you!"
"If it's not money, then, what is it? No, connections?"
"That's not it! I'm also here to see how to make a loan document."
"It's money after all!"
"I told you, that's not it!"
It seemed that Yagi's purpose was not to borrow money, but to learn about contract procedures in this world.
"THere's no need to say it, but I don't have the same track record as Kokubu, so I'm just a kid even in this world. I'll need some knowledge and experience to mix in with the adults and not get bullied."
"I see, so you want to remember how to create a loan document and the procedure, huh."
"In Japan, you can find out most things on the internet, but you can't Googool Volzard."
It was true that if you didn't know anything about Volzard, you could only ask people who knew.
Maa, in my case, I had people I could rely on like Klaus-san and Donovan-san.
Rather, in Yagi's case, Fleur-san, the Guild's receptionist, would be his sister-in-law, so I guess it's okay.
No, there's no need to make Yagi and Fleur-san get along any better than necessary.
"For now, I'll finish the return work, so please wait a moment."
"Yeah, roger."
I had Mart-tachi bring out the cage that looked like a lunar rover from the shadow space, and had those who were scheduled to return today board it.
While everyone was fastening their seatbelts, I moved to the SDF Nerima garrison, set up the golems as a landmark, and preparations were complete.
This time too, there were no classmates to see them off, Senzaki-sensei seemed to be seeing off the students as if they were going home from school, but she didn't seem to be particularly moved.(TN:I looked back at previous chapters and it said there were 4 male and 2 female teachers(Ayako is just an intern, not an actual teacher), so I guess Senzaki is the 2nd female teacher, so I'll just go with that even though it's never specified up to this point.)
Sagara-san was waving to the girls as they returned, while Yagi was doing bending and stretching exercises with his back to me, but then I noticed something about his appearance.
[ Reinhardt, just in case, keep an eye on Yagi. ]
[ Roger that, I'll be careful not to let him jump out. ]
Maa, looking at Yagi's recent behavior, I thought he would be fine, but that didn't mean he wouldn't try to jump into the repatriation range and try to escape to Japan.
"Well then, I'll send you back to Japan. Ten seconds from now, nine ..."
"Uwaah, ouchh ..."
As soon as the countdown started, Yagi turned around and tried to run, but Reinhardt grabbed his ankle and made him go down onto his hands and knees.
"Yagi ... what are you doing."
"I, it's a joke, a joke, it's a joke to relieve the tense air."
"Reinhardt, just keep him in custody."
[ Roger that. ]
I didn't expect him to seriously try to jump in, it's typical of Yagi, but please refrain from doing so.
It wouldn't be funny if the timing was off and his torso split in two.
"Then, once again, ten, nine, eight, seven ..."
"... four, three, two, one!"
"Repatriate!"
This time, I was able to safely deliver today's ten people without any interruptions.
"Yaa, Kokubu-kun, thank you for your hard work. It looks like you've already perfected the return work."
"Kajikawa-san, thank you for your hard work. That's right, my magical power is depleted, but it's not as much as before."
"This is the 13th time, you'll be done in just 7 more times."
"That's right. Even the people staying behind are starting to move towards independence."
When I talked about Sagara-san and the shared house, Kajikawa-san seemed to be interested.
"Hooh, at Kokubu-kun's age, they're trying to build their own home and build a foundation for their own lives, so their experiences in another world must have had a big influence on them."
"In Volzard, even at our age, we are treated as adults, so I think there's a lot of influence from those around us. Most of my classmates who wish to stay are working in the city."
"I see, social experience fosters a sense of independence."
"But, even in Volzard, they still treat me like a child."
"No, no, the Lords, the King, the Emperor, the Guild Master ... It's a big deal because you have a wide range of acquaintances with the people who play a central role in the country, and they rely on you."
"Rather than relying on me, I feel like I'm being used for convenience."
After cleaning up the landmark golems and leaving behind some magic stones, I returned to Volzard.
"Thank you for waiting ... Rather, Yagi, cut it out."
"No way, my bad, my bad ... but, I refuse! I have decided to always do my best. Don't take your eyes off me from now on."
"It's annoying, but I get it. Next time you come near when I'm doing the return work, I'll break your legs with no questions asked."
"Hey, don't make such a ridiculous joke."
"Ehh? It's not a joke. Even if I break both your legs, it's okay because I'll use healing magic on you later."
"Hey, you ... You don't really mean that, do you?"
"Yagi, I'm the kind of guy who thoroughly resolves myself when it comes to making a decision."
When I resolved myself and gave a Thumbs Up with a refreshing smile, Yagi frowned deeply.
"Hey, is it okay if we finish this short skit now?"
"Sorry, Yagi was so annoying."
Sagara-san, who was impatient, rushed me, so I decided to head to the Guild.
"Yuika, Manon, I'm off."
"See you later, Kent."
"Be careful of Yagi-kun."
I hugged them both before leaving the training ground.
I thought that when I had free time, I would spend every day flirting with them, but it seemed that both of them were indispensable personnel at the clinic, so it seemed that it would be difficult for my dream to come true.
"By the way, have you decided on a contractor who will renovate the warehouse?"
"Nope, not as of yet. There's no way I'm going to ask for a job before I have any idea about the money."
"I see ..."
"Kokubu-kun, do you know anyone who works in that business?"
"My acquaintance Herman-san, he's contracted to build my house, so I don't think it's possible to start work right away."
"I see ... I guess I'll have to ask the Guild to introduce me."
Volzard's Guild handled all kinds of work requests, except those that were shady, but Sagara-san seemed to be worried about asking them to do a big job like renovations.
"In Japan, I often heard about unscrupulous contractors cutting corners on construction work. The amount of money involved is large, so I am worried about what to do if I encounter a strange contractor."
"Certainly, it seems like it would be troublesome if you were to run into a strange company."
"There's no need to feel anxious about that. At times like this, just use Kokubu's name."
"Yagi ..."
Even though there was the dungeon tour with Mariede, I was shocked to see Yagi showing no remorse at all.
"Could you please stop using my name irresponsibly."
"What, what's wrong with that? Well, it wouldn't be good if we used Kokubu's name and demanded that it be cheaper or free, but if you just say that you'll pay them so do a proper job there should be no problem. Wouldn't it be better for us to entrust them with the work with peace of mind, and for the contractors to do a good job without cutting corners?"
"M, maa, that may be the case, but ..."
"In the first place, even the store where Sagara works, it's also famous for catering to the Monster User."
"Uee, is that so?"
When I turned around, surprised by Yagi's words, I saw Sagara-san smiling bitterly.
Maa, I didn't mind because I had many good thoughts about the shop owner, Flavia-san.
"It's not like we're actively promoting it, but there are times when Kokubu and Yuika come together, and the customers who hear about it ask ... it feels like we don't deny it?"
"Rather, the dining hall where Kokubu is boarding is also famous for having the Monster User living there."
"No way, seriously?"
"Seriously. Your name is more well known and used than you think. So, it's only natural that we take advantage of you."
"Hmm ... right, I guess so ..."
"It's a common occurrence in Japan for celebrities to have their names used. Don't be stingy."
"Maa, I don't mind if it's not used in a bad way, but if you use it like when you invited Mariede, it's out."
"Hey, hey, I know. Just trust me a little."
I can't believe it ... The guy who tried to jump into the repatriation range just now, who does he think he is.
"By the way, when you renovate the warehouse, will you create rooms like apartments?"
"Nope, that would cost too much money, so we'll just have to divide the room into large sections and add doors. The bath, toilet, and kitchen will be new, but we plan to share them."
"Well then, allocating a large space of about 20 tatami mats, does it feel like it's as one likes after that?"
"Right, right, I'll ask Celia-san and Floche-san to manage the common areas, and ten people will pay the management fee."
"I see ... So, Yagi will live with Mariede?"
"W, well, yeah ..."
"Hmm ..."
Has he resolved himself, I'm not sure if has been decided or not.
Maa, I am holding onto the means to return to Japan, so he can't run away, and I won't let him run away.
"What is it, do you have something to complain about?"
"No, not really ... Aahh, on a different topic, I have an extra carriage, do you want to use it?"
"Huh? What do you mean, you have an extra carriage."
"Actually ..."
When I told them about how I destroyed the plans of Havre's remnants last night, both Yagi and Sagara-san were shocked, but they seemed to be interested in the carriage.
In Japanese terms, I would give them a car for free, but they would have to handle all the formalities and maintenance themselves.
"So, you're going to give it to us for free?"
"Yup, I have some extras, so it's okay if it's free, but I don't have a horse."
"Hmm ... I'll discuss it with everyone for a bit, so could you please hold off?"
"Okay, I have no plans to sell them for the time being."
There were two ways to get around in Volzard, walk on your own, or take a horse-drawn carriage.
However, if they owned their own carriage, they must also own and feed a horse.
In addition to the daily feed costs, it took time and effort to dispose of horse manure, so I felt like it wouldn't pay for itself unless they used it frequently.
On the other hand, if they had their own horse-drawn carriage, they could accept requests for things like transporting goods, and this would certainly lead to an increase in income.
Kondo and the others who were active as adventurers may be more in need of it than Sagara-san and Motomiya-san.
I talked to the two of them as we walked, and by the time we arrived at the Guild, the morning rush had ended.
As I headed towards the reception desk, Fleur-san locked on to me as usual.
"Good morning, Kent-san. If Yuusuke has perpetrated something, please take responsibility and marry me."
"No, no, Yagi hasn't perpetrated anything yet, and even if he does perpetrate something, I won't marry you."
"Haa, you're the type of person who can't take jokes at all. There's no way you'd propose so lightly, right. I'm an S-rank adventurer, so I'm busy today, so I'll come back when I have some time ... something like that, please give a smart reply."
"I'm sorry. Then, I'm busy today, so try another day ..."
"When is that. When will that be?"
"Scary! Are you desperate!"
"It's only natural. I aim to be a first-class adventurer, so I don't care about men ... Mariede who said such, got married quickly. That too, the Brains of Kent-san ... because the other party was someone who talked like such, take responsibility, and with me ... Nkya!"
"Choose whether to send out a request to find a marriage partner or work quietly."
Fleur-san puffed her cheeks out after being hit by Donovan-san.
She had a beautiful appearance, and her dynamite chest armor was attractive, but her desire to be my companion was so obvious that I was turned off by it.
Rather, when I first came to Volzard, she didn't even pay attention to me.
"So, what do you guys need?"
"Yes, I will lend money to Sagara-san here, so I thought I would ask the Guild to mediate."
"What is the amount?"
"One million Helts."
"Is there a plan for repayment?"
"Yes, it's okay."
"Otto, please handle the loan intermediation procedures."
It seemed that Otto-san, who was working on other documents in the back, would handle the formalities for us.
"I'm sorry when you're busy, Otto-san."
"Hey now, it's my job, so don't worry about it."
Otto-san may seem like a tired old man, but he was efficient at his work.
"So, from Kent, this Ojou-chan is being loaned 1 million Helts?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Ojou-chan, what are you planning to use this money for?"
"In order to live with my friends, we are planning to purchase a warehouse and renovate it."
Sagara-san briefly explained the concept of the shared house.
Sagara-san's ability to explain clearly and to the point was obvious.
Otto-san heard the plan and made a proposal to Sagara-san.
"In that case, please bring the seven people who will be living with you. It would be safer for you to lend them money and have them make monthly payments through their Guild account."
"Is that so. What happens if the repayment is delayed?"
"The Guild will remind you, and even if you complete a request, the reward will be used to repay the debt. If you delay for half a year without any special reason, you will be force to work on ramparts construction."
"Is that so ..."
Sagara-san's expression clouded over when she heard Otto-san's answer.
"Is there a problem?"
"Yes, I have a friend who is pregnant, and there is a possibility that it will be difficult to repay the debt halfway through the pregnancy ..."
"I see ... That girl, I guess she is also Kent's friend."
"Yes, that's true, but ..."
"In that case, it would be better for Kent to shoulder that girl's part all at once."
The repayment plan that Otto-san came up with was a way to repay the 1 million Helts that I would lend them over three years.
The seven co-owners other than Sagara-san would transfer the monthly repayments to Sagara-san's Guild account.
Basically, the money was transferred to my account from Sagara-san's account all at once.
However, since Watanuki-san was planning to give birth during the repayment period, there was a high possibility that she would be unable to repay the loan, so I would pay for it all at once and rent it in her place.
It was difficult to earn a living while raising a child for the first time, so I would own it temporarily, and consider transferring it later when she could afford it.
"The monthly repayment is about 3,500 Helts ... I'm most worried about Yagi."
"Stu~pid, you really are stupid. At my place, it's me and Mariede who earn the money, so there's no way we'll be late on payments."
"I see ... But, if you have a child, Yagi will have to earn money by yourself to support the two of you, will that be okay?"
"I, idiot, there's no way I could have a child that easily."
"Yagi ... if you have sex with someone, you can have a child."
"Gufuu ... I, it's not decided yet."
I looked over at Yagi, who was sweating coldly, and signed the document that Otto-san had prepared for me, affixed my
"I will talk to Sachiko about making it Kokubu-kun's property."
"Yup, please."
It was a little before noon when the loan process was completed, so I decided to invite the two of them to go out for lunch.
The place I headed to was Meline-san's shop.
Rumor had it that it was quite busy, but we would probably be able to get in without lining up at this time.
"Kokubu invited us, so of course it's your treat, right?"
"When you say that, I feel like splitting the bill, but it'll be my treat today."
"Well then, I'd like to order the most expensive menu item."
"Yagi really doesn't waver. I'm impressed in a way."
As we entered the back alley from the central street, I saw evil-looking men slowly entering Meline-san's shop.
One of them was walking as if being dragged, with his arms held from both sides.
"I'm sorry, both of you, but it seems like it's a bit of a nuisance, so I'll treat you another day."
"Nope, trouble is more than welcome. Let's go see."
"If Yagi gets involved, I can only see a future where things get complicated, so go home quietly, shoo!"
"You, this me is not a stray dog."
"If you go home quietly, I'll give you whatever weapon and armor you like from the weapons and armor I collected yesterday ..."
"Okay, I'm going back to the dormitory, so call me later."
"Righto, then, Sagara-san as well, I'm sorry."
"Nope, I'm indebted to Kokubu-kun, so don't worry about it."
I parted ways with the two of them and headed to Meline-san's shop, but a strange-looking man was standing in front of the entrance.
I decided to continue past the store and sneak into the shadows in a back alley to take a peek inside.
