Chapter 490 - Seafood Tomato Hotpot
During the after-dinner break.
Today, I cut a lot of corners and just made a simple Tekkadon using cheap tuna blocks from the supermarket.
"So, when will the guild's branch office actually be established?"
Miki said, sipping her green tea after dinner.
Recently, she'd been using tea leaves that Tsubaki-san brought as souvenirs, and they were delicious.
"Hmm, Azure-san said he'd contact me when preparations were complete, so I'm waiting for that. It would be great if I could announce when it opens during tonight's live stream, though…"
"Hmm. Bell-dono told the guild's production team, and they seem quite anxious."
The piano repair matter had already been conveyed internally, and people from the production team were apparently already in the Necropolis. In particular, two carpenters and blacksmiths were very interested, she said.
That was fine, but,
"The problem seems to be the tuning, but is there anyone who can do it?"
"Indeed. Master Chef-dono introduced us to a professional piano and instrument tuner via Daytron-dono."
"Seriously? That's amazing…"
If a professional was coming, I could rest easy, I suppose?
Master Chef-san and Daytron-san were both regulars on our channel, so should I send them a little something as a token of appreciation…?
Oh, and that's right!
"What if players flock to the regular requests…?"
I thought about selecting participants by lottery from those who wanted to accept the request.
That way, it would be up to luck, and they would probably feel it couldn't be helped if they lost.
"Hmm, wouldn't that be good? But if anyone can participate in the lottery…"
"Ah, no. I'll make it so that you can participate by depositing any color of Dragon Coin. We'll return it whether you win or lose."
"I see, I see."
I thought it would be good to leave a kind of stub to prevent fraud when returning the Dragon Coins.
I'd discuss those details with Azure-san and decide.
"Well, it's about time to log in, isn't it? Brother, shouldn't you hurry?"
"Yeah, I will."
Alright, it's finally time for the guild's unveiling and the announcement of the first request.
I wonder how they'll react to making the Transfer Magic Circle the reward…
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"Kyu~?"
"Yeah, please keep that pot from boiling too hard."
"Kyu~♪"
I entrusted the taste-adjusted pot to the Selkie who was helping.
The fish caught by the Selkies and the vegetables grown by Pan's group were all ready.
"Ah, understood."
"Y-yes!"
There was a possibility that the troublesome people from that forum might stir up trouble in the comments section, so I left that to Yata-sensei.
Since I had to ask her for that, they really were troublesome people, the kind I never wanted to interact with…
"Shou-kun. About the guild matter and the lottery."
"Ah, sorry. I'll contact Azure-san."
Holding my Guild Card,
"Ahem, ahem, Azure-san? It's Shou."
"Yes, yes, it's Azure. Perfect timing. I've just finished preparations on the Necropolis side and was about to do the final check."
Preparations by the Dragonfolk captain Geira-san's group had also progressed, and the building west of the tower containing the Transfer Magic Circle would be the guild branch office.
The request forms I sent yesterday had also arrived safely, he said.
It was scheduled to open tomorrow at noon, so preparations seemed complete.
"Thank you for everything, really."
"No, thank you. Geira and the others said your alcohol was delicious, so please keep it coming~."
"Yes. And, um, there might be… quite a lot of people coming to see the requests."
I asked if it would be possible to use a lottery system in such cases, with participation requiring a deposit of Dragon Coins.
I felt bad because it seemed like a lot of trouble, but,
"It's fine, it's fine. We were already thinking along those lines, and we'll handle it well on our end, so don't worry. Even if something happens, I have True Appraisal."
He said fraud wouldn't work on him. I see, so there was that use for it too.
Well, from what Bell-buchou told me, they were also handling the visits to the Jade Goddess Statue well, so I guess there was no point worrying too much. In return, I'd make and send them more alcohol.
"Alright, I'll leave it to you. If anything happens, I'll contact you again."
"Okay. See you~."
I finished my call with Azure-san and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Shou-kun. I'll contact Bell-buchou and Seth-chan."
"Yeah. Please do."
It was good that the Necropolis preparations were completed just in time.
Now, the 'Silver Manor' people could probably get started right away?
I opened the menu and checked the time. Less than 5 minutes left…
"I've told them."
"Thanks. It's starting soon, but just be normal, okay?"
"Y-yes!"
"Even if something happens, I'll take care of it."
"Yes!"
Even Yata-sensei sometimes gets sick, so I need to make sure we can handle things by ourselves in the future too.
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"Alright, connecting to the island now. Shou-kun, Lupi-chan, everyone on the island~"
"Welcome, Mion."
"Woof~" "~~~♪" "Kyu~" "Meow~"
We started from the usual old bar in the port.
The aroma of tomato soup was already wafting from the table.
"Shou-kun. Please tell us today's plan."
"Today, I'll give a status update while we eat with True's group. Oh, and I'll also announce that the guild 'Tir na nOg' branch office is officially operational."
[Rossan] "Ooh! Finally!"
[Donden] "Food porn!!"
[Karin] "Something delicious already~"
[Gishisan] "Rewards already decided?"
etcetc...
As expected, the guild discussion was really grabbing their attention.
But first, everyone was waiting for dinner, so,
"I'll explain while we eat."
"Yes. Can you explain today's dishes?"
"Today's a Seafood Tomato Hotpot, I guess? I actually wanted to make a Japanese-style hotpot, but I'm still short on soy sauce."
We had Tialp (kelp), Chagatake (shiitake mushrooms), and Sodaushisu Bushi (bonito flakes?), but only soy sauce was missing. It was frustrating, especially since we had soybeans.
"Do people on the mainland already have soy sauce?"
[Vapor] "Nope…"
[Venessa] "Rather, don't you have Kohaku on the island?"
[Ti-chan] "Not even in the Demon Kingdom~."
[Master Chef] "It'd be nice if we could make miso too, though…"
etcetc...
Not even in the Demon Kingdom, huh?
The princess in the PV spoke with a Kansai dialect? And with Oni as a race, I thought the Demon Kingdom might be Japanese-themed, but it seemed that wasn't particularly the case.
"Kyu~?"
"Whoops, sorry. Let's eat right away."
"~~~♪" "Woof!" "Meow~"
Alright, now that everyone was here,
"Let's eat!"