Chapter 460 - Chapter 409: Silver Cat Shal's Delivery Service
Saturday
Saturday, Mion's voice training day, so I was completely solo.
Still, there's a live stream tonight, so I need to prepare for that.
"Alright, I'll leave the rest to you."
「~~~♪」「Ryu」「Nya!」
I had come to the Urisk village by climbing the cliff from behind the church.
Sweee connected the Fairy Path, and we exchanged crops grown by Paan and the others for dried fish caught by True and the others.
The amount we can transport at once isn't much, but I asked Shal and the others to make round trips as the Silver Cat Delivery service. With this, even if I'm absent, as long as Sweee is here, we can continue the exchange.
"I think IRO will be doable during the training camp, but it's when I visit my grandpa's house that worries me..."
"Woof?"
"Hm, we're on separate missions, so let's go soon."
For tonight's live stream, I plan to check out the northern tip of the island with the Small Magic Boat. Then, on the way back, I'll talk about establishing a guild.
I need to move to the port during the day, but since there's time, I'll take the mountain path route.
I'll gather Bluegaris along the way and try going through the Opal Cave (?).
"Huh? Raz~~~?"
"Kururu~~~."
Raz, who had been chatting with his companions at the Divine Tree, descended and settled into my hood.
Today's members are me, Lupi, Leda, Roy, and Raz, the fluffy team.
"Alright, see you later."
「~~~♪」「Ryu~~~」「Nya~~~."
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I went out to the Observation Deck and met up with Leda and Roy's families.
After offering a prayer, it was a long time since I last hiked in the mountains.
While gathering Bluegaris and Silvina Fruit, I also caught a large Ranziboa.
Putting off making Sky Sugar for later,
"I think it was around here..."
"Woof!"
Lupi found an unnatural stone pavement about 2 meters ahead, on the right side of the mountain path.
The Opal Cave should be accessible if I proceed in this direction. But I'm not confident, so,
"Sorry. Can you guide me?"
""Bow.""
I left the guidance to Leda, Roy, and the Drab Wolves and followed them.
Even though Paan had roughly cleared the undergrowth, it was already overgrown again.
"Bow."
"Oh, that's it. Thanks!"
The roots that had been rampant around the cave entrance definitely hadn't revived. Whoops, Sweee isn't here, so I need to conjure a light.
"Alright, we'll stop here for today. Thanks."
I thoroughly patted the Drab Wolves, Leda, and Roy's families who had come to escort us, and shared the Ranziboa meat with them.
"Oh, right. There are leftover bones too, how about those?"
""Bow!""
They replied with incredibly happy barks, making me realize I should have given them bones before this.
After seeing off the Drab Wolves, who left with meat and bones in their mouths, I entered the cave.
"I don't think there's anything in here, but..."
"Woof."""Bow.""
Today, Roy went ahead, Lupi stayed by my side, and Leda guarded the rear, forming our usual formation.
Come to think of it, I need to process the raw opal ore before Mion comes to the island.
If possible, I'd like to keep it a secret from Mion... No, it'll be exposed in the archive, so that's out.
"Kururu~~~."
"Whoa, thanks."
I got raw opal ore from the mining spot Raz chose for me.
It's smaller than before, but it has a play of color, and the quality is clearly marked as 'rare', so it seems best to try processing this first.
"Alright, I'll check the very top floor just in case, before we go."
"Woof."""Bow.""「Kururu~~~."
We ascended the spiral staircase that wound along the wall, passing the second floor and continuing higher.
Stepping out onto the rooftop sky garden, we were greeted by a beautiful flower field.
"I thought that legendary phantom bird might be here, but... no."
Lupi, Leda, and Roy checked all around, but there were no particularly interesting spots this time.
Since we're here, I might as well water the plants properly. Sweee would probably say so if she were here.
"Woof."
"Yeah. Let's go."
Leaving the sky garden, we descended from the plateau into the cave and emerged at the Selkie village.
Has the exchange of ingredients via the Divine Tree finished already? As I looked around, wondering,
"Kyuu!"
"Whoa!"
I caught True, who came running from the Divine Tree!
Behind him came Sweee and Shal and the others.
"Is the delivery finished?"
"Nyan!"
Shal saluted, confirming it was finished.
It seemed to go well, so from now on, I can just leave it to Sweee.
"Alright, let's go to the port for dinner."
"Kyuu!"
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The dinner party with the Selkies was over, and it was almost time to log out.
Since there's a live stream tonight, dinner will be early. Preparations too.
And before that...
"Alright, alright. But only for this small barrel's worth, okay?"
「~~~♪」
The Red Marth I received from Argenta-san.
I had shared some with True and the others, but Sweee wanted to turn the remaining amount into alcohol.
[Magic Brewer: Active]
Raw Material
・Red Marth
Brewing Menu
・Red Cider... Time required: 1 hour
・Red Vinegar... Time required: 1 hour 30 minutes
"Oh, cider is apple wine, right? Alright, with this."
Red Vinegar is probably apple cider vinegar.
I'm interested in that too, but for today, I'll indulge Sweee's whim.
「~~~？」
"Ah, well, that Bourbon seemed popular, so it might be perfect for gifts?"
The letter said he'd show the piano to the Dwarves, so sending an additional gift as thanks for that might be a good idea.
「~~~♪」
"That's right. For Kohaku and Regucorn, it might be fine to turn the leftovers into alcohol."
Regucorn became Bourbon, so if I make it from Kohaku, will it be whiskey?
Argenta-san was pleased, and Vermilion-san and Azure-san would probably want some too.
Oh, and I also want to give some to Geira-san and the Dragonfolk. They've been helpful in the Necropolis.
「~~~？」
"No, that's not allowed. Or rather, it's a waste. If we use Fairy Honey, it would be better to use it for desserts so everyone can eat it, right?"
Fairy Honey collected by the Fairies. Turning it into alcohol would be a waste, so that's rejected.
Or rather, giving that to Vermilion-san to drink... no, definitely not.