Chapter 426 - The Importance of Expressing Yourself with Words
Wednesday
By the way, is the exchange in the Necropolis still continuing?
"Yes, it seems the Dragonfolk have started visiting frequently. A cooking workshop is apparently going to be held soon, and trade in seasonings is also set to begin."
It was progressing more than expected.
Many of the Dragonfolk were apparently captivated by the food players made, so the dinner parties had been the right move.
"And also, next Saturday, there will be an exhibition focusing on crafts and such, starting from noon."
Other production-oriented players apparently didn't want to be outdone, so they were starting to hold exhibitions in turn to showcase their skills.
Um, what happened to the church?
"Ah…"
"That, too, will be opened, albeit with restrictions, a little later," Bell-buchou said with a smile.
It was decided that the Dragonfolk would create a pilgrimage route, and it would be permitted to visit according to that route.
"I see. So, was that Master Chef-san's idea?"
"Seth-chan came up with the idea, and Master Chef-san facilitated it."
That's good.
With this, hopefully, there won't be any more talk of sneaking in just to see the Jade Goddess Statue?
But,
"Was it really okay? I mean, you know…"
Because I made it exactly like Mion, after all.
I wonder if it's embarrassing to become an object of worship (?)…
Um, because I'm going to be officially playing the role of the Goddess soon.
"That's right…"
"If you get embarrassed by something like that, you can't be a virtual idol, you know?"
That's certainly true. Even now, the concurrent viewer count easily exceeded 30,000.
I'm sure I'm being watched by that many people too, but perhaps it's thanks to Mion that I don't really mind…
What's wrong?
"No, just… thank you, as always."
"Eh…"
"Alright, alright, enough of that. I have comments to check from yesterday's stream, so you two can go to IRO."
Y-yes.
"Thanks."
For now, I decided to write a thank-you letter to Argenta-san.
I hadn't thanked her for the Small Magic Boat yet, and I also needed to send Vermilion-san some wine.
*
"Alright. This should be good…"
I placed the Camlus Compote, Marone Candied Chestnuts, and a medium wine barrel into the large magic storage box in the Large Transfer Room.
I had already sent a thank-you letter, so they should come to retrieve it once they noticed.
"Nya?"
"~~~♪"
"Krr~"
Shal, Sweee, and Raz were talking about this room, I supposed.
It was barren, but actually quite an amazing place.
"Woof!"
"Don't ever touch that Transfer Magic Circle over there, okay?"
"Nya!" """Nya-nya!!""
The Cait Sith, led by Shal, responded clearly.
One Transfer Magic Circle led to the Necropolis, and the other to some Southern Ocean Seabed Resource Mining Facility, I think? But they were covered and sealed.
Only the Transfer Magic Circle next to the Large Transfer Magic Circle reportedly led to the Dragon Capital, so…
Ah.
As I looked at it, it began to glow, and then Argenta-san appeared in her human form.
She immediately noticed us and came running over…
"Shou-sama. Thank you as always."
"No, no, I just received such an amazing boat myself."
Argenta-san was as polite as ever.
Apparently, the White Dragon Princess found out I sent a letter, and Argenta-san rushed to retrieve it. My condolences…
"Speaking of which… is that a new Transfer Magic Circle over there?"
"Ah, yes. It's some kind of deep-sea resource mining facility in the south? Nina, is that right?"
[Yes. It is the Southern Ocean Seabed Resource Mining Facility.]
I was mostly correct.
"Were you able to transfer?"
"No, I'm not interested at the moment, and I'd be in trouble if someone was over there and came here."
"I see. If I knew the location, I could go check it out myself…"
Eh? Oh, no, she could do that. She's a dragon, so she could just fly there.
Hmm…
Shou-kun. It's a stream today, so let's discuss that later.
"Ah, please let me think about it. Shal and the others just arrived, so maybe after things settle down a bit more."
"Yes. Azure would fly over whenever you call," Argenta-san said.
Indeed, Azure-san seems to be having fun on our island.
Ah, what about the Cait Sith on the mainland?
"That's right, what about the Cait Sith who didn't come here? I heard some returned to their original island."
"They have moved to residences near the church under the new Commander. Several others seem to be acting with those they have befriended."
"I see."
Ramune-san also mentioned having Cait Sith with her, so there must be Cait Sith who are fond of people.
"Oh, sorry. The White Dragon Princess is waiting, isn't she?"
"That's right. Then, if you'll excuse me."
Argenta-san, carrying the various items I'd placed in the storage box, returned to the Dragon Capital.
She seems tired, so maybe I should try to make a different kind of alcohol next time…
………
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The remaining time was spent helping Pan and the others with their farm work behind the church.
Shal and the Cait Sith were also helping, but it seemed they hadn't done much farm work before.
Speaking of which, I made a trident for True and a rapier for Shal, and I was planning to make something for Pan too.
"Pan and your group, what kind of weapons would you like?"
"Ryuu~"
They apparently didn't have anything specific in mind; they preferred farm tools they usually used, like scythes or hoes.
Indeed, they skillfully used whatever tools I gave them, so perhaps it would be best to make various farm tools?
"Alright, I'll make a bunch of new ones, so look forward to it."
"Ryuu!"
They always helped with farm work, so I had to do at least this much for them.
Oh, and I also need to ask them to shear the Ecryu, so should I prepare scissors? No, clippers… how do I even make those?
Shou-kun. It's almost time, but we still haven't decided about today's stream…
"That's right! Um… I was planning to give True his trident, and I was thinking of revealing the boat already."
Yes. Ah, but you haven't told Bell-buchou or Seth-chan, have you?
"That's right. I'll tell them after I log out. As for Miki, I'll tell her at dinner."
Bell-buchou will probably freeze up again, but…