I cut short my ride on the test voyage in the afternoon and headed to Breichberg.
My purpose was to have a meeting about putting the Kraken's magic stone up for auction.
I asked Art and Irt to escort the ship, and I headed to Dana-san's shop in the corner of the entertainment district.
After all, when I come to Breichberg, I can't help but stop by here.
"Hello, can I still eat?"
"Welcome, it's okay ... Rather, Boy, were you okay the other day?"
That's right, last time I came, I got tangled up with Graciela and the others on my way home.
"Yes, I'm sorry to have caused such trouble, I can't be the opponent of a bunch of guys of that caliber."
"Is that so. It's just a rumor, but I heard that they were executed for trying to kill Klaus' son after that."
"Yes, I was present at the scene where Augusto-san was stabbed, and I immediately treated him, so he was not seriously injured, but if I hadn't been there, he might have been killed."
"There are various rumors floating around here due to the location, but it seems like they used to be an A-rank in Bakkenheim. To think it's at that level ... it seems like S-rank isn't just a joke after all."
"Maa, in my case, it's an S-rank for the convenience of the Feudal Lords and Guild Masters ..."
"Is that so? Then, we'll leave it at that."
The Breich pork Steak that Dana-san grilled was as delicious as ever.
Today, I was able to leave the store with a satisfying feeling of fullness without having to deal with any troublesome people.
When I walked to the Guild instead of moving through the shadows, I felt that it was even more crowded than the last time I was here.
The Irosun Great Forest was no longer passable, and all cargo bound for Volzard and Marburg must go through Breichberg.
When goods gathered, people gathered, and where people gathered, jobs were created.
In Breichberg, it seemed that the cycle of economic boom continued.
The Guild was also crowded with people.
Normally, around noon was the time when the counter was busy, but since it was still crowded, the number of requests was probably increasing.
Now that I think about it, I wonder if the new employee who was so excited last time is doing her job properly.
Or rather, for a meeting with the Lord, which counter should I line up at.
In Volzard, I felt like it would be bad to do the same thing in Breichberg.
Maa, I guess I should just line up in an appropriate line and re-queue if I'm at the wrong counter.
As soon as I chose a row and lined up at the back, I heard someone call out to me from behind.
"Kent Kokubu-sama, you are here."
"Uhiyai! Th, that's right, but ..."(TN:Scared Uhii + hai(yes).)
Because I was called out to suddenly, a strange voice came out.
The person who called out to me was the cat-eared Onee-san who looks like she is angry, just like last time.
"What kind of business do you have with us today?"
"Umm, I would like to meet Nacios-san regarding the auction ..."
"Understood, please come this way ..."
She didn't show even the slightest gap, however, her non-businesslike demeanor could only be described as admirable.
The young men who were waiting in line were giving me passionate looks.
And, of course, the looks were of jealousy and envy ... Maa, I'm used to this kind of thing.
In fact, if I try my hand at it, the combo of Seiza and lecture is waiting for me, so I'm just looking.
"Please wait here."
The cat-eared Onee-san led me to a reception room that was smaller than last time, and although it didn't have any fancy decorations, the sofas were comfortable and had a relaxing feel.
There weren't any expensive-looking pictures on display, but instead there were a few unstrung bows and a few fishing rods hanging on the wall.
[ Kent-sama ... there is no hidden room ... ]
"Thank you, Fred."
Outside the window at the back of the room, it looked like a Guild training ground, and I could see people using wooden swords and a group of people who seemed to be taking a magic class.
[ Kent-sama, isn't this Nacios-dono's private room? ]
"Yup, it kind of feels like that."
[ The shelf over there ... full of alcohol ... ]
"Hahaa, then when Klaus-san comes, maybe they meet in this room."
The last time I came with Klaus-san, it was right after something strange happened in the Irosun Great Forest, so I guess they took us to the reception room where there was a hidden room to make sure it was the real Klaus-san.
I wonder if the fact that I was allowed to go to this room meant that they trusted me that much, or maybe it was because the other reception room was in use.
"Klaus-san, I wonder if they get their work done first and then spend the rest of their time drinking."
[ Buhahaha, I guess so. ]
As I sank into the sofa and waited, completely relaxed, Nacios-san, the Lord of Breichberg, appeared.
"Hey, Kent-kun, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Well, the story about the old men of the company was too long to keep up with."
"Sorry to bother you when you're busy. I came to see you regarding the Kraken magic stone."
"Yup, maa, let's sit back and take our time. What would you like to drink?"
Nacios-san made a gesture of drinking from a cup.
"Excuse me, but I'll be no good if I drink alcohol, so I'd like some tea, please."
"Hou, from the way you say it, it doesn't seem like you dislike it altogether."
"My first job after coming to Volzard was harvesting at the Libre Farm, so I am extremely fond of Libre wine."
"Hohou, Volzard's Libre is definitely delicious. Let's have a drink sometime when we have time."
"Yes, thank you very much."
"Blanche, I'd like some tea."
"Understood."
The angry-looking cat-eared lady's name seemed to be Blanche-san, and she seemed to play the role of Nacios-san's secretary.(TN: >.< you already knew her name back in 303, Kent ...)
"Now, Kent-kun, regarding the Kraken's magic stone, I would like you to put it up for auction next weekend rather than this weekend."
"Understood. What should I do, should I leave it here today?"
"No, it's fine as long as it's in time for next weekend's auction."
"However, if you display it in front of the Guild counter in advance and advertise that this is the Kraken's magic stone and that it will be auctioned, the price might go up."
"Nuo, I see, there is such a way ... I see, I'll keep it today and start tomorrow ... No, the exhibition will be after this weekend's auction is over. I'll open the Guild to the public on rest day. If we put it on display, we can attract a lot of people ... Fumu fumu. Okay, let me keep it for you today."
"Yes, understood."
"Blanche, the documents ..."
"Yes, here."
While preparing the tea, Blanche-san magically pulled out some documents.
Wh, where did those come from.
"Now, Kent-kun, I would like you to fill out this form."
"Understood."
The documents that Nacios-san handed me had a slightly warm feeling ... it kind of smelled like an adult woman ...
"Excuse me."
"Y, yes ... Huuh?"
Blanche-san handed out cups filled with tea, and it smelled somehow familiar.
When I looked at Nacios-san, I saw a mischievous smile on his face.
Apparently, there was Libre dripped into the tea.
"Apparently it's true that you are extremely fond of it."
"Yes, I like this scent."
When I took a sip of the tea, the aroma of high-quality tea leaves and the aroma of Libre wine blended harmoniously together, creating a wonderful harmony.
The Libre wine added depth to the slightly astringent, thick taste, giving it a very mellow aftertaste.
"These documents, is this okay?"
"Which one, aahh, it's okay. Now, the magic stone ..."
At Nacios-san's prompting, I turned my attention and saw Blanche-san preparing a trolley.
Nnnnh? Where did she get that trolley from? Could it be that she was hiding it inside her uniform?"
"Umm, Reinhardt, please ..."
[ Buhahaha, leave it to me. ]
Frankly speaking, there was a high possibility that I wouldn't be able to lift up the armful of Kraken magic stone.
I put out a shield of darkness and had Reinhardt carry it to the trolley.
"Hmm ... It really is amazing. It's this big and it's not even cloudy."
Some magic stones taken from monsters were cloudy or had cracks inside.
When I defeated the Kraken, I used the repatriation technique to throw it into the shadow space and left it there, so I didn't get a good look at it, but I certainly didn't see any scratches or cloudiness.
It looked like the deep blue water of the deep sea had been solidified, and when you looked into it, you felt like you would be swallowed up.
I thought it would be quite expensive if I brought it to Japan, but in Japan, where there was no magic essence, it would collapse if left unattended.
"Certainly, if we put this on display and they see it in person, the dilettantes will want it desperately. After all, it's a Kraken, and there's no guarantee that they'll get it in the future."
"That's right. It's possible to subjugate it, but if the all important Kraken doesn't appear, there's no way to defeat it."
"No that you mention it, were you able to completely defeat the Krakens?"
"The ship just left Jobet for a test voyage this morning."
"Hou, weren't you asked to be an escort over there?"
"I was on the ship just a little while ago, and now my genus are on board, so if anything happens, they will contact me and I plan on rushing over right away."
When I explained the situation of escorting the ship on the test voyage, Nacios-san looked at Blanche-san.
"No, no, even though we know that you can travel freely between Volzard and Breichberg, to be able to go even further across the sea to a ship from Jobet ... It's beyond our imagination."
"If this test voyage goes well, I'll be able to travel freely to the other continent."
"I definitely want the people on the other continent to know about that story. If they know that there are people who can travel in an instant, they won't think so foolishly of trying to invade across the ocean."
"I see, if they were to attack across the ocean, it would be possible to cut off their logistics, and it would also be possible to raid the enemy's base. Maa, I won't do it, but I would like to prevent a conflict from occurring, and I don't mind if my name is used for that purpose."
I didn't know anything about the continent beyond the sea, but if it attacked the Republic of Landshelt, it would be my enemy.
If they attack, it might be a good idea to use the repatriation technique to forcibly send them back.
If I aimed to send them back to the ocean near the other continent, there was a high chance that they would survive even if there was some misalignment.
In the first place, since they were starting a war, there was no reason to complain even if they died.
"Before I came to the Guild, I walked around the town, and it seemed even more crowded."
"That's right. All cargo going beyond the Great Forest goes through Breichberg. Or rather, through Augusto's place. Oohh, that's right, that mechanism using rollers is nice. Craftsment in Breichberg immediately imitated it and made something similar, but it doesn't turn as smoothly as yours did. That, how does it work?"
"Aahh, that's probably the bearings."
When I explained the structure of a bearing using a simple picture, Nacios-san nodded his head over and over.
"I see, I see, it's like a roller is supported by another roller at both ends. However, whether it's a sphere or a cylinder, the size and thickness must be uniform, so it seems like a high degree of precision is required."
"Yes, that roller conveyor is a product of the country where I was born, but there is no magic in that country, however, industrial technology has developed. I think there is a considerable difference in workmanship accuracy, but if the craftsmen understand the basic concept, they will be able to work on it, right?"
"That's right, unless we learn the basic technology ourselves, even if we develop, there will be distortions."
In response to Nacios-san's request for a sample if possible, I decided to bring a sample of the bearing when I got an opportunity.
"On a different topic, the man named Augusto is really serious. Is that really Klaus' son?"
"Hahahaha, because he grew up watching Klaus-san ... is not the case."
"I see. I guess that's how you see it. He's a little too serious, but he seems to be talking to the people at the collection point in a friendly manner so that he can get used to them, and even after being stabbed by a thug, he acted like nothing had happened."
"That thug ... I heard that Graciela was executed."
"It seems like she and Kent had a close relationship."
"Yes, after I defeated the Rock Ogres that attacked Bakkenheim, we became strangely at odds with each other ..."
I briefly explained the relationship between me and Graciela.
"Here too, although many stories have arrived, this time, the crime was carried out of a grudge and was aimed at Augusto, who had nothing to do with her. There was no room for extenuating circumstances. After decapitation, the body was incinerated, the bones were crushed and buried in an unmarked cemetery."
The corpses of criminals often had strong regrets, and to prevent them from turning into Undead, they were incinerated and their bones were crushed.
It seemed that if you processed it that far, you wouldn't have to worry about them turning into a Zombie or Skeleton.
"Umm ... Are executions held in public?"
"Nope, as a general rule, executions are not made public. The only time they are made public is when a very serious crime has been committed and it is determined that publicizing the execution will lead to public stability."
"Then, Graciela too?"
"Yeah, it was done privately. An employee named Rita from the Bakkenheim Guild was designated to receive the belongings, so I sent them there."
Come to think of it, the first time I met Graciela was when I was loitering in front of the Guild's reception to meet Master Reese.
At that time, she seemed like a reliable and serious adventurer, so why did it end like this.
It seemed like she had a very close relationship with Rita-san, who was in charge of the Guild as Master Reese's right-hand person.
I haven't seen Rita-san for a while, but I wonder if she holds a grudge against me.
Graciela's execution could be said to be her own fault, but I felt like I was partly responsible for it, and I felt gloomy.
"What's wrong, Kent-kun."
"No, I was wondering why this happened ..."
When I talked about my feelings towards Graciela, Nacios-san nodded a few times and then told me his opinion.
"I wasn't there where Kent-kun and Graciela encountered each other, so I don't understand everything, but at least Kent-kun doesn't need to feel guilty regarding the execution. As I said earlier, Graciela had no room for extenuating circumstances."
"Right, true ..."
"Besides, humans are creatures that sometimes act in ways that others cannot understand. If all humans acted in a rational manner, there would be no crime in this world. However, in reality, crimes are repeated every day. That's how humans are."
The words of someone who had lived as a Feudal Lord for more years than I lived carried a lot of weight.
"Besides, Kent-kun. If you don't agree with Graciela's execution, that's like objecting to my punishment."
"Nope, that's not what I meant ..."
"Understood. However, in that scene, you chose to capture Graciela instead of killing her. In that case, you left it to Breichberg and me to deal with it. Please accept it."
"Yes, thank you. I'm sorry for the inconvenience."
"What, compared to your contribution to the Republic of Landshelt, it's cheap. Come to think of it, hasn't Arnath-jiisan asked you to marry his niece or granddaughter?"
"Eeeehhhh ... why do you know that."
"Hahahaha, if you know that old man's personality, you can easily predict it."
"I see ..."
Nacios-san laughed when I told him that I had been asked to marry his granddaughter Katia.
"In that case, I would like to say we can do it too, but Carolina is the only girl around your age."
"When does she plan on getting married to Augusto-san?"
"Maa, once the situation in Irosun settles down ... I suppose."
"Then, I have to do my best too."
"Well, I don't mind if a grandchild is born before they get married ..."
"Augusto-san being like that, I don't think you can hope for that."
"Hahahaha, that's right."
It seemed that Augusto-san and Carolina-san had a relationship that was recognized not only by themselves, but also by their parents.
It looked like Volzard and Breichberg would continue to have a good relationship going forward.
"It seems that Nacios-san has known Klaus-san for a long time, but has it been since you were children?"
"Klaus and I are the same age, but since Klaus was the second son, he never went with them to the Lord's meetings when we were children. At that time, I was closer to Klaus' older brother who passed away."
"Then, you became close friends after going to school in Bakkenheim ... Is that the case."
"Hahahaha, from the looks of it, it seems like you've been hearing from Klaus. He disappeared from the academy after two months, so although we were friends, we didn't have enough time to get particularly close."
"So, after you graduated from school?"
"That's right. We met again right around the time I graduated from school and started helping my father. Even though I was the heir to the Lord of Breichberg, Klaus knew more about the city than me, it was annoying."
Since then, Nacios-san had deepened his friendship with Klaus-san as a guide who knew his town deeply, and it seemed that this was still the case to this day.
"I ate lunch at Dana-san's restaurant today."
"Oohh, Breich pork Steak. Aahh, I guess I'll go there tomorrow too."
"I heard that Dana-san's shop is still the same as when Klaus-san was an adventurer."
"Maa, it's that kind of shop. When it first opened, the store was new and clean, Dana was young and beautiful, and young men were lining up. I don't think you can imagine it from the way it looks now ..."
Nacios-san laughed as he said that, and he looked like a friend of Klaus-san after all, and he had the expression of a prankster who had grown older.
After that, we had a meaningful time together, and I learned about Klaus-san's mistakes when he was younger.
I cut short my ride on the test voyage in the afternoon and headed to Breichberg.
My purpose was to have a meeting about putting the Kraken's magic stone up for auction.
I asked Art and Irt to escort the ship, and I headed to Dana-san's shop in the corner of the entertainment district.
After all, when I come to Breichberg, I can't help but stop by here.
"Hello, can I still eat?"
"Welcome, it's okay ... Rather, Boy, were you okay the other day?"
That's right, last time I came, I got tangled up with Graciela and the others on my way home.
"Yes, I'm sorry to have caused such trouble, I can't be the opponent of a bunch of guys of that caliber."
"Is that so. It's just a rumor, but I heard that they were executed for trying to kill Klaus' son after that."
"Yes, I was present at the scene where Augusto-san was stabbed, and I immediately treated him, so he was not seriously injured, but if I hadn't been there, he might have been killed."
"There are various rumors floating around here due to the location, but it seems like they used to be an A-rank in Bakkenheim. To think it's at that level ... it seems like S-rank isn't just a joke after all."
"Maa, in my case, it's an S-rank for the convenience of the Feudal Lords and Guild Masters ..."
"Is that so? Then, we'll leave it at that."
The Breich pork Steak that Dana-san grilled was as delicious as ever.
Today, I was able to leave the store with a satisfying feeling of fullness without having to deal with any troublesome people.
When I walked to the Guild instead of moving through the shadows, I felt that it was even more crowded than the last time I was here.
The Irosun Great Forest was no longer passable, and all cargo bound for Volzard and Marburg must go through Breichberg.
When goods gathered, people gathered, and where people gathered, jobs were created.
In Breichberg, it seemed that the cycle of economic boom continued.
The Guild was also crowded with people.
Normally, around noon was the time when the counter was busy, but since it was still crowded, the number of requests was probably increasing.
Now that I think about it, I wonder if the new employee who was so excited last time is doing her job properly.
Or rather, for a meeting with the Lord, which counter should I line up at.
In Volzard, I felt like it would be bad to do the same thing in Breichberg.
Maa, I guess I should just line up in an appropriate line and re-queue if I'm at the wrong counter.
As soon as I chose a row and lined up at the back, I heard someone call out to me from behind.
"Kent Kokubu-sama, you are here."
"Uhiyai! Th, that's right, but ..."(TN:Scared Uhii + hai(yes).)
Because I was called out to suddenly, a strange voice came out.
The person who called out to me was the cat-eared Onee-san who looks like she is angry, just like last time.
"What kind of business do you have with us today?"
"Umm, I would like to meet Nacios-san regarding the auction ..."
"Understood, please come this way ..."
She didn't show even the slightest gap, however, her non-businesslike demeanor could only be described as admirable.
The young men who were waiting in line were giving me passionate looks.
And, of course, the looks were of jealousy and envy ... Maa, I'm used to this kind of thing.
In fact, if I try my hand at it, the combo of Seiza and lecture is waiting for me, so I'm just looking.
"Please wait here."
The cat-eared Onee-san led me to a reception room that was smaller than last time, and although it didn't have any fancy decorations, the sofas were comfortable and had a relaxing feel.
There weren't any expensive-looking pictures on display, but instead there were a few unstrung bows and a few fishing rods hanging on the wall.
[ Kent-sama ... there is no hidden room ... ]
"Thank you, Fred."
Outside the window at the back of the room, it looked like a Guild training ground, and I could see people using wooden swords and a group of people who seemed to be taking a magic class.
[ Kent-sama, isn't this Nacios-dono's private room? ]
"Yup, it kind of feels like that."
[ The shelf over there ... full of alcohol ... ]
"Hahaa, then when Klaus-san comes, maybe they meet in this room."
The last time I came with Klaus-san, it was right after something strange happened in the Irosun Great Forest, so I guess they took us to the reception room where there was a hidden room to make sure it was the real Klaus-san.
I wonder if the fact that I was allowed to go to this room meant that they trusted me that much, or maybe it was because the other reception room was in use.
"Klaus-san, I wonder if they get their work done first and then spend the rest of their time drinking."
[ Buhahaha, I guess so. ]
As I sank into the sofa and waited, completely relaxed, Nacios-san, the Lord of Breichberg, appeared.
"Hey, Kent-kun, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Well, the story about the old men of the company was too long to keep up with."
"Sorry to bother you when you're busy. I came to see you regarding the Kraken magic stone."
"Yup, maa, let's sit back and take our time. What would you like to drink?"
Nacios-san made a gesture of drinking from a cup.
"Excuse me, but I'll be no good if I drink alcohol, so I'd like some tea, please."
"Hou, from the way you say it, it doesn't seem like you dislike it altogether."
"My first job after coming to Volzard was harvesting at the Libre Farm, so I am extremely fond of Libre wine."
"Hohou, Volzard's Libre is definitely delicious. Let's have a drink sometime when we have time."
"Yes, thank you very much."
"Blanche, I'd like some tea."
"Understood."
The angry-looking cat-eared lady's name seemed to be Blanche-san, and she seemed to play the role of Nacios-san's secretary.(TN: >.< you already knew her name back in 303, Kent ...)
"Now, Kent-kun, regarding the Kraken's magic stone, I would like you to put it up for auction next weekend rather than this weekend."
"Understood. What should I do, should I leave it here today?"
"No, it's fine as long as it's in time for next weekend's auction."
"However, if you display it in front of the Guild counter in advance and advertise that this is the Kraken's magic stone and that it will be auctioned, the price might go up."
"Nuo, I see, there is such a way ... I see, I'll keep it today and start tomorrow ... No, the exhibition will be after this weekend's auction is over. I'll open the Guild to the public on rest day. If we put it on display, we can attract a lot of people ... Fumu fumu. Okay, let me keep it for you today."
"Yes, understood."
"Blanche, the documents ..."
"Yes, here."
While preparing the tea, Blanche-san magically pulled out some documents.
Wh, where did those come from.
"Now, Kent-kun, I would like you to fill out this form."
"Understood."
The documents that Nacios-san handed me had a slightly warm feeling ... it kind of smelled like an adult woman ...
"Excuse me."
"Y, yes ... Huuh?"
Blanche-san handed out cups filled with tea, and it smelled somehow familiar.
When I looked at Nacios-san, I saw a mischievous smile on his face.
Apparently, there was Libre dripped into the tea.
"Apparently it's true that you are extremely fond of it."
"Yes, I like this scent."
When I took a sip of the tea, the aroma of high-quality tea leaves and the aroma of Libre wine blended harmoniously together, creating a wonderful harmony.
The Libre wine added depth to the slightly astringent, thick taste, giving it a very mellow aftertaste.
"These documents, is this okay?"
"Which one, aahh, it's okay. Now, the magic stone ..."
At Nacios-san's prompting, I turned my attention and saw Blanche-san preparing a trolley.
Nnnnh? Where did she get that trolley from? Could it be that she was hiding it inside her uniform?"
"Umm, Reinhardt, please ..."
[ Buhahaha, leave it to me. ]
Frankly speaking, there was a high possibility that I wouldn't be able to lift up the armful of Kraken magic stone.
I put out a shield of darkness and had Reinhardt carry it to the trolley.
"Hmm ... It really is amazing. It's this big and it's not even cloudy."
Some magic stones taken from monsters were cloudy or had cracks inside.
When I defeated the Kraken, I used the repatriation technique to throw it into the shadow space and left it there, so I didn't get a good look at it, but I certainly didn't see any scratches or cloudiness.
It looked like the deep blue water of the deep sea had been solidified, and when you looked into it, you felt like you would be swallowed up.
I thought it would be quite expensive if I brought it to Japan, but in Japan, where there was no magic essence, it would collapse if left unattended.
"Certainly, if we put this on display and they see it in person, the dilettantes will want it desperately. After all, it's a Kraken, and there's no guarantee that they'll get it in the future."
"That's right. It's possible to subjugate it, but if the all important Kraken doesn't appear, there's no way to defeat it."
"No that you mention it, were you able to completely defeat the Krakens?"
"The ship just left Jobet for a test voyage this morning."
"Hou, weren't you asked to be an escort over there?"
"I was on the ship just a little while ago, and now my genus are on board, so if anything happens, they will contact me and I plan on rushing over right away."
When I explained the situation of escorting the ship on the test voyage, Nacios-san looked at Blanche-san.
"No, no, even though we know that you can travel freely between Volzard and Breichberg, to be able to go even further across the sea to a ship from Jobet ... It's beyond our imagination."
"If this test voyage goes well, I'll be able to travel freely to the other continent."
"I definitely want the people on the other continent to know about that story. If they know that there are people who can travel in an instant, they won't think so foolishly of trying to invade across the ocean."
"I see, if they were to attack across the ocean, it would be possible to cut off their logistics, and it would also be possible to raid the enemy's base. Maa, I won't do it, but I would like to prevent a conflict from occurring, and I don't mind if my name is used for that purpose."
I didn't know anything about the continent beyond the sea, but if it attacked the Republic of Landshelt, it would be my enemy.
If they attack, it might be a good idea to use the repatriation technique to forcibly send them back.
If I aimed to send them back to the ocean near the other continent, there was a high chance that they would survive even if there was some misalignment.
In the first place, since they were starting a war, there was no reason to complain even if they died.
"Before I came to the Guild, I walked around the town, and it seemed even more crowded."
"That's right. All cargo going beyond the Great Forest goes through Breichberg. Or rather, through Augusto's place. Oohh, that's right, that mechanism using rollers is nice. Craftsment in Breichberg immediately imitated it and made something similar, but it doesn't turn as smoothly as yours did. That, how does it work?"
"Aahh, that's probably the bearings."
When I explained the structure of a bearing using a simple picture, Nacios-san nodded his head over and over.
"I see, I see, it's like a roller is supported by another roller at both ends. However, whether it's a sphere or a cylinder, the size and thickness must be uniform, so it seems like a high degree of precision is required."
"Yes, that roller conveyor is a product of the country where I was born, but there is no magic in that country, however, industrial technology has developed. I think there is a considerable difference in workmanship accuracy, but if the craftsmen understand the basic concept, they will be able to work on it, right?"
"That's right, unless we learn the basic technology ourselves, even if we develop, there will be distortions."
In response to Nacios-san's request for a sample if possible, I decided to bring a sample of the bearing when I got an opportunity.
"On a different topic, the man named Augusto is really serious. Is that really Klaus' son?"
"Hahahaha, because he grew up watching Klaus-san ... is not the case."
"I see. I guess that's how you see it. He's a little too serious, but he seems to be talking to the people at the collection point in a friendly manner so that he can get used to them, and even after being stabbed by a thug, he acted like nothing had happened."
"That thug ... I heard that Graciela was executed."
"It seems like she and Kent had a close relationship."
"Yes, after I defeated the Rock Ogres that attacked Bakkenheim, we became strangely at odds with each other ..."
I briefly explained the relationship between me and Graciela.
"Here too, although many stories have arrived, this time, the crime was carried out of a grudge and was aimed at Augusto, who had nothing to do with her. There was no room for extenuating circumstances. After decapitation, the body was incinerated, the bones were crushed and buried in an unmarked cemetery."
The corpses of criminals often had strong regrets, and to prevent them from turning into Undead, they were incinerated and their bones were crushed.
It seemed that if you processed it that far, you wouldn't have to worry about them turning into a Zombie or Skeleton.
"Umm ... Are executions held in public?"
"Nope, as a general rule, executions are not made public. The only time they are made public is when a very serious crime has been committed and it is determined that publicizing the execution will lead to public stability."
"Then, Graciela too?"
"Yeah, it was done privately. An employee named Rita from the Bakkenheim Guild was designated to receive the belongings, so I sent them there."
Come to think of it, the first time I met Graciela was when I was loitering in front of the Guild's reception to meet Master Reese.
At that time, she seemed like a reliable and serious adventurer, so why did it end like this.
It seemed like she had a very close relationship with Rita-san, who was in charge of the Guild as Master Reese's right-hand person.
I haven't seen Rita-san for a while, but I wonder if she holds a grudge against me.
Graciela's execution could be said to be her own fault, but I felt like I was partly responsible for it, and I felt gloomy.
"What's wrong, Kent-kun."
"No, I was wondering why this happened ..."
When I talked about my feelings towards Graciela, Nacios-san nodded a few times and then told me his opinion.
"I wasn't there where Kent-kun and Graciela encountered each other, so I don't understand everything, but at least Kent-kun doesn't need to feel guilty regarding the execution. As I said earlier, Graciela had no room for extenuating circumstances."
"Right, true ..."
"Besides, humans are creatures that sometimes act in ways that others cannot understand. If all humans acted in a rational manner, there would be no crime in this world. However, in reality, crimes are repeated every day. That's how humans are."
The words of someone who had lived as a Feudal Lord for more years than I lived carried a lot of weight.
"Besides, Kent-kun. If you don't agree with Graciela's execution, that's like objecting to my punishment."
"Nope, that's not what I meant ..."
"Understood. However, in that scene, you chose to capture Graciela instead of killing her. In that case, you left it to Breichberg and me to deal with it. Please accept it."
"Yes, thank you. I'm sorry for the inconvenience."
"What, compared to your contribution to the Republic of Landshelt, it's cheap. Come to think of it, hasn't Arnath-jiisan asked you to marry his niece or granddaughter?"
"Eeeehhhh ... why do you know that."
"Hahahaha, if you know that old man's personality, you can easily predict it."
"I see ..."
Nacios-san laughed when I told him that I had been asked to marry his granddaughter Katia.
"In that case, I would like to say we can do it too, but Carolina is the only girl around your age."
"When does she plan on getting married to Augusto-san?"
"Maa, once the situation in Irosun settles down ... I suppose."
"Then, I have to do my best too."
"Well, I don't mind if a grandchild is born before they get married ..."
"Augusto-san being like that, I don't think you can hope for that."
"Hahahaha, that's right."
It seemed that Augusto-san and Carolina-san had a relationship that was recognized not only by themselves, but also by their parents.
It looked like Volzard and Breichberg would continue to have a good relationship going forward.
"It seems that Nacios-san has known Klaus-san for a long time, but has it been since you were children?"
"Klaus and I are the same age, but since Klaus was the second son, he never went with them to the Lord's meetings when we were children. At that time, I was closer to Klaus' older brother who passed away."
"Then, you became close friends after going to school in Bakkenheim ... Is that the case."
"Hahahaha, from the looks of it, it seems like you've been hearing from Klaus. He disappeared from the academy after two months, so although we were friends, we didn't have enough time to get particularly close."
"So, after you graduated from school?"
"That's right. We met again right around the time I graduated from school and started helping my father. Even though I was the heir to the Lord of Breichberg, Klaus knew more about the city than me, it was annoying."
Since then, Nacios-san had deepened his friendship with Klaus-san as a guide who knew his town deeply, and it seemed that this was still the case to this day.
"I ate lunch at Dana-san's restaurant today."
"Oohh, Breich pork Steak. Aahh, I guess I'll go there tomorrow too."
"I heard that Dana-san's shop is still the same as when Klaus-san was an adventurer."
"Maa, it's that kind of shop. When it first opened, the store was new and clean, Dana was young and beautiful, and young men were lining up. I don't think you can imagine it from the way it looks now ..."
Nacios-san laughed as he said that, and he looked like a friend of Klaus-san after all, and he had the expression of a prankster who had grown older.
After that, we had a meaningful time together, and I learned about Klaus-san's mistakes when he was younger.
