Chapter 396 - Episode 349: Revanderi
Today's real-life dinner was a refreshing salad udon with komatsuna and bacon consommé soup.
It was easy to make, and healthy, providing both meat and vegetables.
After finishing dinner, I had to consult Miki. I needed to convey the name of someone I recommended for that exchange meeting…
"I thought Bell-buchou, or you, the guild master of Silver Manor, would be the best choices."
If it were Silver Manor, they (Seth) already had an acquaintance with the Dragonkin, Lord Argenta. If the story was that the exchange meeting was arranged through that connection, I could avoid my involvement being discovered.
"Hmm. If it is brother's request, I shall gladly accept. However, I cannot remain in the Necropolis indefinitely…"
"That's true. You can't just leave your headquarters empty, and things are going smoothly for you now, right?"
"Indeed. In tomorrow's live stream, we shall likely proceed to the next floor."
So, she agreed to host the event itself, but couldn't stay for long.
Seth and Silver Manor were currently conquering the [Dwarf Dungeon], located beyond the settlement in the northwest of Amiera Territory.
With the advanced administrator authority of the [Azure Star Ring] that Bell-buchou had obtained in the Necropolis, they were able to open the door to the innermost part of the fourth floor, and were steadily progressing through the fifth floor.
They had apparently discovered a very large ore deposit on that fifth floor and were in the midst of a feverish boom.
"The mainland dungeons are instances, right? Does that mean other people can go there too?"
"It seems if one possesses an [Azure Star Ring], the authority suffices. Even without one, they can apparently be found in the underground labyrinth of the Necropolis."
"I see. So, [Mithril] might start circulating quite a bit?"
"It will not yet be widely circulated. The excavated amounts are entrusted to trustworthy Blacksmith players, and making accessories is the prevalent trend."
Hmm, hmm… But that's not what I was talking about.
"That's fine, but asking for a guild that can be permanently stationed there is tough. Nat's place is in the southwest of the Kingdom, and…"
"Are things also proceeding smoothly on his side?"
"Ah, they discovered an underground lake with Water Spirits on the fifth floor over there, and they're completely absorbed in that, he said."
Until now, they had to go all the way to a water source deep in the mountains, which took time, and sometimes Water Spirits weren't even there… But that story can wait for later.
"It's no good. I have no other leads…"
Or rather, isn't it impossible for me to introduce anyone, given that I started on an uninhabited island and have no contact with other players?
"Indeed. If brother's permission is granted, there is a way to involve a guild I trust…"
"Hmm? If it's someone you trust, that's fine, but what kind of guild? What kind of person is the guild master?"
"Brother must surely know him. Of course, not personally in-game, but as a viewer of the live stream."
"Eh?"
The guild Miki introduced was called 'Revanderi,' a guild primarily made up of cooking players, and its guild master, [Master Chef]-san, was apparently famous in that field.
It seemed to be a guild from the Paltheim Principality, but they had apparently set up a shop—a restaurant, of course—in the Necropolis now.
I think he was the one who often left accurate comments about cooking on our channel.
"Did you not realize?"
"I might vaguely remember. Or rather, being able to keep track of that comment section while playing requires a different kind of talent, definitely."
"That, too, I understand."
Miki also gave a wry smile.
But that person, [Master Chef], if it's indeed an exchange meeting, especially one centered on cooking, he'd probably be able to recreate dishes we've done on stream, so he really seems like the perfect fit.
"Yeah, that's great! If he can accept… wait, [Master Chef]-san has a [Dragon Coin], right?"
"Indeed. He possesses a [Jade Dragon Coin], I believe."
"Eh? A green [Dragon Coin]?"
It was apparently found in a dungeon south of the western settlement in the Paltheim Principality, and was quite a hot topic at the time.
Currently, it seems [Silver Dragon Coin], [Scarlet Dragon Coin], [Azure Dragon Coin], and [Jade Dragon Coin] have been found. Other colors might have been found too, but some people might be keeping quiet about them.
"I had thought brother would already know, or rather, possess one himself?"
"That's why I said it's pointless for me to receive one."
I feel like the [White Dragon Coin] that probably no one else has just made the Dragonfolk kneel needlessly…
*
"Alright, I'll leave it to you. Please, by all means…"
"Yes, I have no intention of pushing you."
"Then, farewell!"
I saw Bell-buchou and Seth off to IRO, and then I logged into IRO myself.
It was just past 8 PM, so I needed to quickly prepare for the live stream.
"Alright, I'm going."
Yes. Have a good time.
Mion sent me off as usual, but Yata-sensei, please don't smirk…
………
……
…
I exited the front of the church and cautiously approached the abandoned mansion.
Today's plan was to start here.
"Preparations okay, I guess?"
"Woofn." ""Bow!""
"~~~ ♪" "Ryuu~." "Grrr~."
Raz had joined the previous members, but…
[Shou's Party]
Shou, Lupi, Leda, Roy, Sweee, Pan, Raz
It's fine.
"Yeah. I wonder how many people can join this?"
It seems there's no upper limit. However, experience points are distributed evenly within a party.
Yeah, I guess that makes sense… Huh?
"What about an alliance?"
It seems that in an alliance, the experience points acquired by a party differ depending on their contribution.
"I see."
Sweee and Lord Geira had requested an alliance before, but… no, I guess that was just ceremonial. They're NPCs, after all.
Ah, yes!
"Roger."
I wanted to thoroughly investigate that abandoned mansion during today's live stream.
A slight extension might be an option.
<10 seconds… 5, 4, …>
*Hello everyone, and welcome to Mion and Shou's Relaxed Showtime!
I'm Mion, your caster. Nice to meet you!*
The usual opening, and the comment section flowing like a waterfall…
After a quick greeting, Mion immediately connected to me.
"Welcome, Mion."
"Woof~." "~~~ ♪" "Ryuu~." "Grrr~ ♪"
【Kokudo】"Continue already!"
【Lucol】"Pan-kun, so cute~."
【Galeso】"Been waiting!"
【TS】"Carbuncle-chan is here!"
etcetc...
I had to briefly introduce Raz.
"Um, the [Carbuncle] we saved last time, Mion gave her the name Raz. Raz?"
"Grrr~ ♪"
She ran from my right shoulder to my palm and bowed her head.
Lupi too, but all the tamed ones are so smart.
【Gafugafu】"So cute!"
【Lucol】"Raz-kun, so cute~."
【Kusho】"I'm jealous…"
【Daytron】"
etcetc...
Thank you. Um, today is a continuation of last time, right?
"Yeah. We're already in front of the abandoned mansion."
Without further ado… I'll enter through the back door.