Chapter 119 - Chapter 106: Reasons I Can't Leave
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Sunday
Sunday.
After finishing my planned homework, I logged in and continued with the stone walls of the storage building.
Mion checked the [Official Forum] and told me what happened with yesterday's nation-founding declaration.
There was some conflict, but it eventually settled where it needed to, something like that?
"That's how it seems."
"Huh~, I want to say, but is there really enough space for an autonomous territory?"
"It's said to be at the border with the Republic's town."
I can't help but think that's a breakwater in case of an attack from the Republic, but if they're satisfied with it, I guess it's fine.
"It's good that it doesn't seem to concern Club President Bell-san and the others."
"Yes. Oh, and it seems what Shou-kun predicted came true."
"Eh? What I predicted?"
"It seems it can be selected as a starting location."
"Seriously? That was a close call…"
I guess it's because it's recognized as a nation.
If I had declared it on a whim then… I'm sure some players would have come during that Imagawa-san commotion.
"Huh? By the way, can the Principality that was established earlier also be selected as a starting location?"
"No, the [Paltheim Principality] is not allowed. The Empire also, but if you choose it, a reason like 'due to ongoing war' appears, and you can't finalize it."
"Huh~. Is there talk about me being able to declare a nation?"
"Yes. But they probably understand that you're not doing it on purpose."
"That's good."
It seemed the viewers understood my situation.
I had planned to answer that way if a question came up in the next live stream, but it seemed fine to answer it casually.
"Phew, I think I've passed halfway?"
"It's quite stacked up now."
The reason it had stacked up to shoulder height at a considerable pace was thanks to that mantle made from the [Red Armor Bear].
"Phew, I should take a short break."
"Woof."
"Lupi, the usual?"
"Woof-woof."
It was fine for her to deliver [Greenberry Fruit] to the [Fairy], but what was she really doing? Once the storage building is settled, I should go with her once…
"Speaking of which, Shou-kun. What should we name the channel?"
"Ah—"
After Seth (Miki) hit me with that perfectly logical statement, I hadn't thought about it at all.
"Sorry, I haven't really thought about it. I'll think properly, but if nothing comes to mind, Mion, you can decide."
"Yes."
I felt it would be rude to say "that's a bit much" when I couldn't come up with any ideas myself, and since it's Mion's channel, she should be free to decide.
"Also, regarding the equipment that applies skill corrections, it seems such items already exist. There were many discussions about staves with positive corrections to [Elemental Magic]."
"Oh, really? I guess I was a bit too jumpy."
"However, currently, there's only +1, and Shou-kun's +2 is quite rare."
"I see. Well, since I defeated that [Area Boss], something like that is fine, right?"
"Yes."
Huh? But Club President Bell-san…
"Didn't Club President Bell-san say something about 'Area Bosses having stingy drops' before?"
"She did. Perhaps the monster was different?"
"Ah, that's right. It wasn't a [Red Armor Bear], was it?"
Was it an Ogre? Well, it was apparently a physically powerful opponent.
"I'll ask tonight. Now, back to work!"
Alright, I'll try to stack one more layer, then build scaffolding while waiting for MP to recover.
………
……
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"Alright, all that's left is to lay the beams and put on the roof!"
"Good work!"
The scaffolding—a simple footrest—was also assembled, and the stone wall construction, roughly 3 meters high, was complete.
The topmost layer also had recessed parts to lay the beams, so all that was left was to lay the beams and…
[World Quest has been updated!]
"Huh? Again?"
"What could have happened?"
Was the last update on Friday? I think it's too soon, but what could have happened? I checked the details from the menu.
[World Quest: Expansion and Defense of Living Space]
"The ceasefire negotiations between the [Grania Empire] and the [Paltheim Principality] reached an early agreement. Why?"
"It was because signs of a large-scale monster overflow were observed in various parts of the continent."
"Objective: Development of new towns and defense against monsters. Completion Status: 72%"
"Ugh, seriously? This must be tough for Club President Bell-san and the others…"
"What should we do?"
"What do you mean, 'what to do'? We're preparing for the live stream now, right? Around 4 PM?"
My work here had progressed to a good stopping point, and continuing it at night wouldn't make much difference, I thought.
"Yes, it's almost 4 o'clock."
"Then I'll head to the Club Room for now. I can continue later tonight."
"Understood."
"Lupi. We're running back again!"
"Woof!"
Yeah. I need to make the roof quickly and move here…
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"I'm back."
"Welcome back. Club President has invited you to a special live stream."
"Roger."
That's fast.
Well, Mion and I can't do much more than cheer them on.
Then, the live stream footage appeared. The location was… where was this?
"Hello there."
"Oh, Big Brother!"
"Oh, you're early."
Huh? Isn't it because there's something urgent that the invitation came so quickly?
"Um… didn't the live stream invitation come because there was something you wanted to tell us?"
"My apologies, Mion-dono. It was I who rushed you. I assume you know the contents of the updated [World Quest], but there is something I wish to ask for Big Brother's approval on."
"Eh? What do you want from me?"
"Today's live stream was planned for this [Southwest Duty Hut] area, but it seems there are insufficient forces to counter this 'monster overflow.' So, I wanted to ask for the assistance of Nat-dono and his friends."
"Ah, that. You don't need to ask me, though. If he says okay, then it's fine."
Is it my mother's influence that makes me strangely honorable and accustomed to following protocol?
Well, it's a hundred times better than just doing things on their own, but I wish they'd show a little more consideration in daily life.
"Indeed, indeed. As for Polly-dono, considering her character level, I plan to have her stay with the production team at the [Amiera Territory]'s development base."
"Club President and Seth-chan won't be there, is that okay?"
"Gold-onee-sama will remain, and even the production team, besides Dimaria-san, who is pure production, are quite strong. And above all, Leona-san will be there."
Ah, that's reassuring.
Of course, the [Thunder Empress Leona]'s [Imperial Guard] would also be there, and I could already picture them effortlessly dominating.
"Roger. Is that all?"
"By the way, Big Brother. What do you think of this 'monster overflow'?"
"Hmm? Well, normally, I'd think a large number of monsters would appear and surge towards the frontier settlements, right?"
Is it base defense, not tower defense?
So, making a [City Wall] at the frontier base was absolutely the right move. Did Seth anticipate this?
"What about the possibility that it will end in just one day, or even just tonight?"
"Ugh, that's tricky. It feels like they've thrown this event at us during the long weekend…"
"Could it possibly continue throughout the entire long weekend?"
"That possibility exists, perhaps."
Ugh…
It doesn't concern my [Uninhabited Island], so it's fine, but if it's not settled before I go to Mion's house, Seth won't be able to leave…