Chapter 442 - Seal King's Trident
"Oh, so you had yakiniku over there."
"Indeed!"
About five minutes after I was dropped off at home, Miki returned, driven by Natto's dad.
So, while resting after dinner, or rather, having tea, we talked about how our respective days went.
"Hmm, so Natto wasn't there?"
"He said he had a meeting with Polly-dono in IRO. He made do with a yakiniku bento."
Miki said with a smirk. Well, she noticed, of course. Nao-chan knows about that too.
Even so, Iincho is really hooked on IRO if she's playing right after tests.
"Is the Silver Manor busy?"
"Hmm?"
"No, Iincho probably went to IRO because she hadn't been playing during the tests, so I was wondering if guild work had piled up."
It doesn't feel like Iincho just idly plays games.
I suggested that she probably went because the Silver Manor's work had accumulated or for some similar reason.
"No, it's not that, it's about buying Raw Crystal Ore from Natto-dono's guild."
"Ah, there was a discussion about that."
We talked about it before the tests, I think.
They found a crystal mine, but Natto's group wasn't very good at processing, so…
"The Silver Manor will buy it?"
"Indeed. We've also been asked by the Royal Capital's Iris-Colored Goddess Church."
Wasn't the church in the Royal Capital the Grand Cathedral?
I wonder why they'd go that far, but knowing her…
"Hmm, I understand that, but why would they specifically transport crystals needed in the Royal Capital all the way to Amiera Territory?"
"There's a branch office in the Royal Capital, of course."
"Seriously…"
Apparently, the Silver Manor is renting one of the warehouses owned by a large store. It seems to be the one belonging to the merchant Seth helped right after creating her character.
They receive goods from the Empire, the Principality, and the Republic, and also send out goods in return, so they use it for storage.
"Dried goods for Master Chef-dono are also bought by the Silver Manor and distributed as needed."
However, the Silver Manor doesn't handle everything; NPCs from that large store are apparently assisting.
"Guilds are amazing…"
"If you also created a guild, Onii-san, I think the Dragonkin would fully support you."
Miki grinned mischievously.
Hmm, I'm not really into that. Making money doesn't mean anything to me.
More than that, our goal is a relaxed life for two, and I want to welcome Mion to the island soon…
*
"Alright, let's go."
"Woof!"
Tonight, we plan to head leisurely to the port. No Divine Tree, just a relaxed walk via the Observation Deck route.
I want to gather Bluegaris again.
The sugar supply is dwindling fast…
"~~~♪" "Kururu~♪"
Today's party members are me, Lupi, Sweee, Raz, Leda, Roy, and the Fairies.
I told Pan's group and Shal's group that they might be summoned via the Selkie Village's Divine Tree once we get there.
After all, the main goal once we arrive is to find an available landing spot beyond the Lighthouse.
"I hope there's a place to land on the other side of the lighthouse."
We plan to take the Small Magic Boat and lightly scout the other side of the lighthouse.
Today is just a quick reconnaissance.
"Is there no danger?"
"This time, I'm selecting the members carefully."
Of course myself, Lupi, Leda, Roy, Sweee, and Raz will form a party, and we plan to form an alliance with True and a few Selkies in another party.
In underwater combat, True and the Selkies are definitely superior, and if there's a landing spot, I'd like them to guard the boat while we investigate.
"Please be careful."
"Yeah. Well, today is just a look-see."
The unexplored parts of the island have significantly decreased.
One area is the forest beyond the mansion, the lower part visible from the Urisk Pirrei Village cliff if you go southwest, and the northeast side, where everything beyond is completely unknown.
Another is the area beyond the lighthouse, which we're visiting today, and I hope to see as far as the northern tip of the island.
"Is the north side still an area?"
"Probably? I hope there are new ingredients."
The most desired is rice, Kohaku, but azuki beans and apples would be nice too.
"Woof"
"Oops, sorry."
While chatting, we arrived at the door leading to the Observation Deck.
As always, I offered a prayer at Lupi's mother's grave.
"~~~?"
"Yeah. Of course, it's fine. Mion, will you sing too?"
"Y-yes!"
Come to think of it, I heard that today's recording would be released tomorrow.
I'm a little worried about what kind of reactions we'll get.
I think the channel's fans will be happy, but…
*
"Kyuu~♪"
"Sorry it's been so long."
I patted True's head as he hugged me.
During the test period, there was a one-hour-per-day game limit, so I couldn't come to the port very often.
Well, Yata-sensei wasn't that strict, and I did come via the Divine Tree on weekends, but it's still been a week.
"Um, are you ready?"
"Kyu!" """Kyuu~!""
Behind True were three older Selkies.
They held the tridents I made and gave them, looking fully prepared.
And then,
"Kyuu~"
"Yeah, it suits you!"
I had given True his own custom trident.
The spearhead used Mithril, and for the decorations on the handle, I even used gold, which I had ingot-ed for the first time.
As a result,
[(Temporary) Highest Quality Trident]
A trident used for combat and fishing. Made from Light Silver Steel, Mithril, and Gold, of the highest quality. (Explanation can be modified/added)
Attack +32. Spear +1.
Creator: Shou
I guess the +1 to Spear skill is a nice bonus.
I confirmed that engraving a name makes it a unique item, so I decided to call it [Seal King's Trident].
Yeah. I might have picked up a bit of Seth's sensibility when naming it…
"Kyu?"
"Oh, sorry. Alright, let's get on the boat."
It's been a while since I steered the Small Magic Boat, so I'll have to get used to that today too.