Chapter 624 - Chapter 556: Preparations Underway
Alright, the live stream is over!
The live stream ended, extended by the length of the song.
When I talked about the exchange of goods between islands, more questions arose, but since it's still in the conceptual stage, I said we'd get to it later once things were decided.
First, we'd start with the exchange with the Southern Island, and then it would be great if Sabana-san, Ramune-san, and others could join in.
"\"Good work, everyone.\""
Mion said she'd come to the island as soon as she changed, so I should reheat the stew. Oh, and I might try making some gratin croquettes as a test.
The White Dragon Princesses are being looked after by El-san and Emeraldia-san, so it's probably best to do the frying in the kitchen.
"Shou-kun?"
"Over here."
I called Mion, who had just logged in, and entrusted her with reheating the stew.
Next to her, I prepared the gratin croquette mixture and got the breadcrumbs ready.
\"Speaking of which, it seems today's song was a new one. Were you practicing for it?\"
"It's not really 'practice' since there's an auto-play feature, but I did play it once beforehand."
The song I played today on the Kagurabue was "Hardworking Fairies," a tune that seemed made just for Pan and Shal.
Pan and the others even paired up and danced midway through, making it a huge success.
I thought Emeraldia-san might be surprised, but she was actually dancing with Shal, so she's really settling in, I guess.
"Shou-kun, it's warmed up."
"Got it. Can you help me with this?"
"Yes."
I left Mion to coat the croquettes in breadcrumbs while I focused on frying.
The golden-brown gratin croquettes, fried to perfection, looked incredibly appetizing…
\"They look delicious!\"
Serving them with homemade tomato sauce, they were complete.
Oh, I also need to prepare an extra salad.
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After Mion finished eating and we'd cleaned up, we were relaxing when,
\"Bell-san and the others want to come over. Is that okay?\"
"Ah, yes."
Since I was asked, I naturally agreed.
At Director Bell's live stream tomorrow, she'll announce her cooperation regarding the exchange of goods between islands.
And through Season-san, we'd asked if Sabana-san would also participate.
*\"Excuse us for intruding.\""
*\"Brother, it seems Sabana-dono will join immediately after the World Quest is finished.\""
"Oh, really?"
As I mentioned in the emergency video, due to the current situation, external activities would be restricted until the World Quest concluded. During that time, she apparently wants to do as much as possible with the people she's currently working with.
"Are they doing okay?"
*\"There's no need to worry about that. Including my sister and Season-dono, about ten people remain.\""
It seems that with the rescue efforts from the mainland and the cooperation of those who remained on Sabana's Island, many of the previously stuck issues have been resolved.
Even the large deer that Sabana-san couldn't defeat and had to retreat from was taken down by Leona-sama when the rescue team arrived, making exploration beyond the Ancient Ruins much easier.
"Any other area boss-like monsters? Like an Red Armor Bear?"
\"An Red Armor Bear wouldn't be a match for my sister, would it?\"
"Right, I guess not…"
Sigh, I bet my character level is probably already surpassed.
Since Season-san can make clothes, and thanks to the help of others, their equipment seems to have improved significantly.
In that case, we probably don't need to rush the exchange of goods too much.
*\"Also, Ramune-san contacted us and said that the Citron Kingdom would like to participate as well.\""
"\"Huh?!\""
Apparently, Ramune-san's strategists (?), or whoever they are, had watched my live stream and, upon hearing about the inter-island goods exchange, became eager to join.
Ramune Island has become the Citron Kingdom, so there are many players, but their progress in conquering or exploring the island hasn't advanced much.
Everyone's main focus is doting on the Cait Sith, and Ramune-san's chaotic nature probably plays a part…
"Wait, Ramune-san also agrees?"
*\"Yes, she said it sounds interesting.\""
"Ah, right."
Well, if it's just a matter of Emeraldia-san transporting the goods, then it should be fine.
Oh, but I don't know the location, so I'll definitely need them to check the individual ID number of the Transfer Magic Circle beforehand.
"Huh? Then, including the Southern Island, does this mean we need to make it happen quite soon?"
*\"No, there's no need to rush. Just as Sabana-dono said, not until the World Quest is over and things have settled.\""
*\"The nation-building system is currently paused, and we can't rule out the possibility of demons being on the isolated islands.\""
Mion nodded at Director Bell's words.
Apparently, demons actually infiltrated Ramune-san's island. But they were easily discovered by the Cait Sith and then beaten to a pulp by the players…
\"Speaking of which, if Emeraldia-dono is air-lifting supplies, how much can she carry?\"
"Huh? …Sorry, I hadn't really thought about it. Or rather, do I need to craft equipment for transportation? Is that necessary?"
It would be a waste if she's transporting things and it's just one wooden box or something.
I'd want a decent amount, probably about the quantity I usually put up for requests.
"Shou-kun. Can you make the Dragon Baskets that the Dragonkin use?"
"Oh, those!"
Can I make them? No, if I'm shown the real thing, I should be able to. I don't need any elaborate decorations.
I should ask if they can show me one.
"El-san, could I have a moment?"
"Ah, what is it?"
"I'm thinking of making Dragon Baskets for Emeraldia-san to transport supplies."
When I mentioned wanting to see a finished product for reference in crafting my own,
"There should be no problem. Besides, even if Shou doesn't make them, we can use the spares at the Dragon Capital."
That's what he said. In that case, I'll just borrow one.
I have a lot of things I need to do, and I could have Argenta-san bring it, or rather, I could have Emeraldia-san go pick it up. As her first job.