When the fire meter was explained at the representatives’ meeting, the reactions were mixed.
The old-timers looked aghast, and the rest looked up in awe.
But… fear mingled in the eyes of the winged tribe and the cat people as they looked at me.
And the demon tribe two newcomers were dazzled.
A decision on a specific policy for the future was to wait for Charles’ return.
The next day, after a long absence, the Escorter Silvana came to me.
“Al, I need to talk to you about something…”
It’s definitely not a good thing.
I reflexively avert my gaze.
“It’s hot today…”
“I can come here every day, you know … until you listen to me.”
""
I can’t help but sigh.
“What is it today…?”
The Escorter Silvana put her hands on her hips in exasperation.
“You’re so rude, sighing in front of a lady, it’s about the term contracted adventurer.”
What happened to Cesar Salignac, the branch manager who acted as the contact person?
“Is Ms. Silvana no longer the point of contact?”
The Escorter Silvana looked up above.
“But the thing is… Mr. Cesar… he said he’s afraid of Al.”
Hey, I didn’t do anything.
“I didn’t do anything to him…”
The Escorter Silvana laughed unusually hard.
“For him who tends to be reluctant during the daytime, it seems like Al is quite creepy. I don’t know what he’s thinking. I don’t know what kind of words or mannerisms might offend him. His words and actions don’t look like a 17-year-old, and that scares me.”
Wait a minute, should I smack her…
Despite my indignation, the two heartless secretaries burst out laughing.
“As long as you don’t make excessive demands, as you have a right to do… I won’t be grumpy.”
“I tried to convince him that you’re not scary at all. So I made him make an appointment to see you today… However…”
Oh… he definitely run away.
The Escorter Silvana shrugged her shoulders when she saw my blank eyes.
“He’s not faking it, but… I heard that yesterday… he went to a brothel to drink some booze and gather some courage.”
“It’s as if I don’t see the connection…”
The Escorter Silvana was there, grinning and laughing.
“Hear me out until the end. Because he did something he normally doesn’t do, suddenly… his back gave out.”
Then she started laughing while bashing my shoulder.
What am I supposed to say at a time like this?
""
“I, I see… So Ms. Silvana became the temporary contact person…”
She laughed for a while, but finally seemed to subside.
The Escorter Silvana wiped her teary eyes.
“Let me cut to the chase. When adventurers are at peace all the time, their instincts for danger become dull. What I’m saying is it may create obstacles for future activities… so I want to do dangerous work, too.”
It was really serious.
Indeed…I can see your point.
If you only wanted a peaceful life, you wouldn’t be an adventurer.
“There are jobs that are potentially dangerous”
“Then leave it to me.”
The thing is, it’s not so simple.
“I want to fill in the holes in the map of this region because it is still full of holes. It’s a potentially dangerous job.”
The Escorter Silvana folded her arms.
“With Al’s perfect governance, the sphere of influence is safer than a pilgrimage site… Surely that’s about the only dangerous job… okay, let’s go with that.”
I shake my head quietly.
“However, it’s not that simple. Maps are military secrets. You can’t simply leak them to the outside world.”
Japan is a peaceful country, but maps are basically military secrets.
From the enemy’s point of view, it is important information.
It has almost become a formality, though, because of the availability of free satellite-based maps.
In this world, it is different.
The Escorter Silvana had a difficult look.
“Ummm, that’s also true… Worst case scenario, there is no one who sells maps to the enemy because they are blinded by money… Well, I can’t say for sure.”
However…it’s about time they start to get frustrated.
Better get a handle on it before it explodes.
“I don’t think it would be a problem to request an escort for a geographical survey team. Of course, I will ask the guild to sign a nondisclosure agreement.”
Ideally, we’d do it internally only, but we’ve got adventurers in there.
We can’t afford not to use them.
I see that there will always be jobs in the future that will rely on adventurers.
If you waste time aggravating the relationship here, you’ll find yourself on the wrong side of the table when it comes time to make a request later on.
The Escorter Silvana thought for a moment and then nodded.
“Well, I think that’s about right… It would be best if we could talk about defeating the monsters that the demon tribe in the back is holding down.”
That’s the result of defeating the demon tribe, isn’t it?
I wouldn’t want to fight then if I could…
I don’t want to break the bulwark that we have built.
“I can’t guarantee that. When we have more time, there will be a survey of the most dangerous route over the mountains.”
The Escorter Silvana looked surprised.
“Can you even get over a mountain that big?”
“Yes, some tribes have crossed the mountains to get here. So there is always a route.”
The Escorter Silvana looked amused.
“That sounds interesting! When you check it out, you should definitely let the adventurers have a piece of that!”
“I understand, and I will definitely do that research. I will call on you when I do.”
Perhaps convinced, the Escorter Silvana quietly left this time.
More importantly… what’s this I hear about the branch manager being afraid of me!
“Am I really that scary…?”
Mil seemed to chuckle a bit.
“You’re usually so soft-spoken and not pompous… so you seem like a kind man. It’s just…”
“I’m sensing something disturbing in your choked words.”
“When you add age and accomplishments… Unless you’re a very insensitive person… you’ll be turned off. If I had met Al after you became a feudal lord I wouldn’t have gotten to know you so easily.”
Kiara smiled at me.
“People fear what they don’t understand. When they understand, they change again. But…I don’t want to spend less time with my brother because you’ve become too familiar with him.”
No… that’s not the point to get hung up on.
“You’re right…maybe now is as good a time as any.”
It’s no use… Mil was the same kind of person as Kiara on this kind of topic…
When the fire meter was explained at the representatives’ meeting, the reactions were mixed.
The old-timers looked aghast, and the rest looked up in awe.
But… fear mingled in the eyes of the winged tribe and the cat people as they looked at me.
And the demon tribe two newcomers were dazzled.
A decision on a specific policy for the future was to wait for Charles’ return.
The next day, after a long absence, the Escorter Silvana came to me.
“Al, I need to talk to you about something…”
It’s definitely not a good thing.
I reflexively avert my gaze.
“It’s hot today…”
“I can come here every day, you know … until you listen to me.”
""
I can’t help but sigh.
“What is it today…?”
The Escorter Silvana put her hands on her hips in exasperation.
“You’re so rude, sighing in front of a lady, it’s about the term contracted adventurer.”
What happened to Cesar Salignac, the branch manager who acted as the contact person?
“Is Ms. Silvana no longer the point of contact?”
The Escorter Silvana looked up above.
“But the thing is… Mr. Cesar… he said he’s afraid of Al.”
Hey, I didn’t do anything.
“I didn’t do anything to him…”
The Escorter Silvana laughed unusually hard.
“For him who tends to be reluctant during the daytime, it seems like Al is quite creepy. I don’t know what he’s thinking. I don’t know what kind of words or mannerisms might offend him. His words and actions don’t look like a 17-year-old, and that scares me.”
Wait a minute, should I smack her…
Despite my indignation, the two heartless secretaries burst out laughing.
“As long as you don’t make excessive demands, as you have a right to do… I won’t be grumpy.”
“I tried to convince him that you’re not scary at all. So I made him make an appointment to see you today… However…”
Oh… he definitely run away.
The Escorter Silvana shrugged her shoulders when she saw my blank eyes.
“He’s not faking it, but… I heard that yesterday… he went to a brothel to drink some booze and gather some courage.”
“It’s as if I don’t see the connection…”
The Escorter Silvana was there, grinning and laughing.
“Hear me out until the end. Because he did something he normally doesn’t do, suddenly… his back gave out.”
Then she started laughing while bashing my shoulder.
What am I supposed to say at a time like this?
""
“I, I see… So Ms. Silvana became the temporary contact person…”
She laughed for a while, but finally seemed to subside.
The Escorter Silvana wiped her teary eyes.
“Let me cut to the chase. When adventurers are at peace all the time, their instincts for danger become dull. What I’m saying is it may create obstacles for future activities… so I want to do dangerous work, too.”
It was really serious.
Indeed…I can see your point.
If you only wanted a peaceful life, you wouldn’t be an adventurer.
“There are jobs that are potentially dangerous”
“Then leave it to me.”
The thing is, it’s not so simple.
“I want to fill in the holes in the map of this region because it is still full of holes. It’s a potentially dangerous job.”
The Escorter Silvana folded her arms.
“With Al’s perfect governance, the sphere of influence is safer than a pilgrimage site… Surely that’s about the only dangerous job… okay, let’s go with that.”
I shake my head quietly.
“However, it’s not that simple. Maps are military secrets. You can’t simply leak them to the outside world.”
Japan is a peaceful country, but maps are basically military secrets.
From the enemy’s point of view, it is important information.
It has almost become a formality, though, because of the availability of free satellite-based maps.
In this world, it is different.
The Escorter Silvana had a difficult look.
“Ummm, that’s also true… Worst case scenario, there is no one who sells maps to the enemy because they are blinded by money… Well, I can’t say for sure.”
However…it’s about time they start to get frustrated.
Better get a handle on it before it explodes.
“I don’t think it would be a problem to request an escort for a geographical survey team. Of course, I will ask the guild to sign a nondisclosure agreement.”
Ideally, we’d do it internally only, but we’ve got adventurers in there.
We can’t afford not to use them.
I see that there will always be jobs in the future that will rely on adventurers.
If you waste time aggravating the relationship here, you’ll find yourself on the wrong side of the table when it comes time to make a request later on.
The Escorter Silvana thought for a moment and then nodded.
“Well, I think that’s about right… It would be best if we could talk about defeating the monsters that the demon tribe in the back is holding down.”
That’s the result of defeating the demon tribe, isn’t it?
I wouldn’t want to fight then if I could…
I don’t want to break the bulwark that we have built.
“I can’t guarantee that. When we have more time, there will be a survey of the most dangerous route over the mountains.”
The Escorter Silvana looked surprised.
“Can you even get over a mountain that big?”
“Yes, some tribes have crossed the mountains to get here. So there is always a route.”
The Escorter Silvana looked amused.
“That sounds interesting! When you check it out, you should definitely let the adventurers have a piece of that!”
“I understand, and I will definitely do that research. I will call on you when I do.”
Perhaps convinced, the Escorter Silvana quietly left this time.
More importantly… what’s this I hear about the branch manager being afraid of me!
“Am I really that scary…?”
Mil seemed to chuckle a bit.
“You’re usually so soft-spoken and not pompous… so you seem like a kind man. It’s just…”
“I’m sensing something disturbing in your choked words.”
“When you add age and accomplishments… Unless you’re a very insensitive person… you’ll be turned off. If I had met Al after you became a feudal lord I wouldn’t have gotten to know you so easily.”
Kiara smiled at me.
“People fear what they don’t understand. When they understand, they change again. But…I don’t want to spend less time with my brother because you’ve become too familiar with him.”
No… that’s not the point to get hung up on.
“You’re right…maybe now is as good a time as any.”
It’s no use… Mil was the same kind of person as Kiara on this kind of topic…
