Chapter 619 - Chapter 551: What Does Emerald Dragon-san Do?
"~~~♪" "Rainy, rainy~♪"
Sweee and the White Dragon Princess were happily singing, looking out the window.
When I logged in tonight, it was raining quite heavily, so I figured it wasn't a day for doing anything outside.
"Alright. I'll be waiting at the mansion then."
Argenta-san was scheduled to come report on yesterday's incident, but El-san mentioned it was raining here, so the usual custom of going to meet her was called off.
Well, Argenta-san and all the dragons I know are members of our guild, so there's no need to stand on ceremony.
"Woof~♪"
"Hehe..."
Emeraldia-san was, as usual, happily fluffing Lupi, Leda, and Roy.
It seems she made up with Sweee, but excessive physical contact was apparently deemed off-limits.
"Alright, I should organize a few things before Argenta-san arrives."
"Organize?"
"Yeah. I feel like I've forgotten some things I need to do because of yesterday's commotion, so I want to sort them out. Mion, can you help me?"
"Yes. Of course."
There are some tasks I started and left unfinished, so I need to organize them properly and tackle the high-priority ones first.
・Prepare for the next exchange/sale, decide on the lineup.
・Exchange Azuki Anko and Cuminon Seed.
These two involve other people, so it wouldn't be good to neglect them.
The Azuki Anko matter is with Natto, but Iincho is involved, so I'll probably get scolded if I forget.
"What about you, Mion?"
"Um, there was talk about making a Jade Goddess Statue to place in the church on the Southern Island."
"Oh, that's right! I need to carve that Goddess Statue."
Phew, that was close. I was planning to do it along with the glass recycling I'd started. Or rather, I should explain that to Mion too. Um...
"What's wrong?"
"No, it's this."
He showed her the colorful glass beads he had set aside while working.
"Are you going to use them for the wooden statue?"
"No. I was thinking of making stained glass."
"That's amazing!"
I haven't decided on the design at all yet, and the top priority is probably the Jade Goddess wooden statue. I hope I can send it over by the weekend.
I organized all the piled-up tasks, including other unfinished business. I also want to get to the tower on the north side of the island soon...
"Is that about it?"
"Also, what about tomorrow's live stream?"
"Tomorrow, huh...? Should I mention that Emeraldia-san is here?"
"Ah, yes, you should."
I'll have to explain yesterday's incident anyway, so it might as well be an add-on to that.
...No, wait.
"What do you think, Mion, about Emeraldia-san wanting to live on this island?"
"Um, I'm happy, it feels like I've gained a big sister. But, if she's just going to keep doting on Lupi-chan and the others..."
"Ah, well, yeah, you're right."
Sweee usually plays or eats sweets when we're around, but when we're not, she helps Shal and the Silver Cat Delivery with their work on the Fairy Path.
If I bring that up, it'll become a \"What about the White Dragon Princess?\" situation, but the White Dragon Princess is strictly a guest, after all.
"It would be nice if there was something she could help with."
"Hmm, you're right."
Vermilion-san helped us build the stables, but I wonder if it's okay to ask for that kind of help again?
It also felt like Vermilion-san was just being easygoing...
"Mion, is there anything you'd like help with?"
"Um... perhaps carrying large or heavy loads?"
"Yeah, I guess help with tasks like that, huh."
Having wood carried for us after it was cut was a huge help.
As for traveling back and forth between here and the harbor, maybe she could fly and carry things? But then, that would take away work from Shal and the others...
"What if I just asked her to do a regular round trip service with the Southern Island?"
"With the Southern Island?"
"Yeah. I think it might be better to send the new Jade Goddess wooden statue through there too. That is, if Gaju and the others don't mind."
This would show the connection between the Kijimunaa, the Dragonfolk Tribe, and me, preventing something like what happened on Sabana's Island.
If that becomes normal, Gaju and the others visiting our island won't seem strange, and above all, Mion being on our island can be explained as \"I came from the Southern Island.\""
"I see!"
Now, I just need to get the go-ahead from her and Argenta-san, right? And I should introduce her to Gaju and the others too.
"Woof!"
"Hm? Oh, I wonder if Argenta-san is here."
Roy barked cutely towards the entrance.
I asked Mion to prepare tea and sweets and headed to the entrance.
"Shou-sama. My apologies for disturbing you while you're busy."
"No, no, the pleasure is mine."
After exchanging typical greetings, I immediately led her to the reception room.
Emeraldia-san, who had just been fluffing Lupi and the others, was now sitting upright in her seat, as if nothing happened.
Mion arranged the cookies, and El-san brewed the tea.
"First, the information extracted from the captured demon."
"Yes."
"They seem to be collecting Magic Stones or Magic Crystal Stones. And the bigger, the better."
Ah, so the demons were also after the Emergency Magic Crystal Stone in the control room.
"What do they intend to do by collecting Magic Stones and Magic Crystal Stones?"
"Regarding that, it seems the captured demon wasn't privy to the information. It appears we'll need to capture a higher-ranking demon."
"I see. So it was the right decision for me to bring this along."
He took out the large Emergency Magic Crystal Stone from his inventory.
Argenta-san looked surprised, and I realized I'd forgotten to mention that I had removed it and brought it with me.
"Could Shou-sama please hold onto that?"
"Understood."
I feel like it would be safer to take it to the Dragon Capital, but perhaps I can't take it to places players can't go.
If I put it in the mansion's storage, only Mion or I can take it out, so I'll keep it there until I can return it to Sabana-san.
"And regarding Emeraldia, would it be possible for her to stay on the island for a while?"
At those words, Emeraldia-san's face instantly brightened.
"Ah, yes. About that, would it be alright to ask her to handle transportation between here and the Southern Island?"
Then, I explained the underlying intention as well.
I apologized for essentially \"borrowing the dragon's prestige,\" but emphasized that I needed her cooperation to protect Gaju and the others.
"I see, understood. Emeraldia, is that agreeable to you as well?"
"Yep, yep!"
It's raining today, and tomorrow... is the live stream.
I'll have to take Emeraldia-san to Gaju and the others sometime the day after tomorrow.