Chapter 652 - Chapter 580: Festivities Are More Important Than Politics
Friday
"So, you gonna found a nation?"
At lunchtime, Natto asked him straight.
Well, he’d looked like he was itching to ask ever since he arrived this morning.
"Mion and I talked, and we decided not to think about it until the exploration of our island is complete."
"Wha—… guh!"
Iincho’s elbow strike must’ve landed a critical hit, as Natto was writhing…
"No, you don't have to worry about that. I'll probably get asked about it endlessly at the next live stream anyway."
Mion nodded in agreement beside him.
Right now, there are still a lot of things I want to do and need to do, and once those settle down, we plan to head for the North End Tower.
And so, having Emeraldia-san help us was decided against, as she probably wouldn't be able to hold back, just like Vermilion-san.
Instead, we decided to have the White Dragon Princess stay by her side, and have El-san accompany us instead. If she can primarily focus on Mion's escort, I’ll feel more at ease.
"cough cough… Right!?"
"Even so, it’s not okay to say ‘Wha—’,"
Iincho said, quite strictly.
"But, doesn't the increase in fairies bother you?"
"Of course it bothers me, but as their numbers grow, so does my responsibility to protect them."
"Hmm, aren't you overthinking it? Even when the two of you aren't logged in, they manage just fine, right?"
"Well, yes, but…"
I also have to consider that there will be longer periods when I can't log in, like during the New Year's holidays or next year's school trip.
Hmm, thinking about when I’m away, maybe I should boost our defenses a bit more.
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"Speaking of which, I believe we discussed needing sauces for the next request, but do you actually know what kinds of sauces are available?"
"“Ah.”"
Come to think of it, I don't know anything about them…
I saw a comment mentioning Worcestershire sauce, but I’m completely clueless about any other sauces or seasonings.
"I’m not that knowledgeable myself, and since the World Quest and the Southern Island have settled down for now, I plan to focus our activities on the Amiera Territory for a while."
"I see."
It wouldn't be right to leave everything to Bell-san and the people from the Silver Manor.
"What should we do?"
"Hmm, asking Geira-san and her group for more… that feels a bit much."
"Wouldn't it be better to get an expert for that? How about asking Master Chef-san, whom you both know?"
"Ah, I see."
He certainly seems incredibly knowledgeable, and I heard he has a shop in Necropolis.
He also organized dining events in Necropolis, so he should be acquainted with Geira-san. We might even be able to ask him to handle our regular foodstuff transactions…
"The problem is how to contact him, I guess?"
"Yes, that's right."
I don’t plan to contact him outside the game, so for the time being, perhaps communicate via letters?
It seems best to consult with Argenta-san too, so first, I’ll log in and contact her.
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There’s about an hour left, but I’ll log in and first…
"I’ll take care of Althena-chan and the others’ snacks."
"Oh, thanks."
Leaving that to Mion-san and El-san, I’ll contact Argenta-san first.
Holding the Guild Card, I hesitated for a moment, thinking, It was just yesterday, but decided it was fine and spoke.
"Argenta-san, excuse me. Is this a good time?"
"Lord Shou. Is something the matter?"
"Um, there’s something else I’d like to ask…"
I explained that I wanted to order sauces and seasonings from the mainland.
I conveyed that I wanted to contact Master Chef-san, whom I’d like to ask to coordinate this, and confirmed if it was alright.
"I see. From my perspective, it should be fine. What about Azure?"
"I’m okay with it too. I often see him at exchange events, and he’s the manager of the restaurant Geira and her group often go to."
"Ahaha…"
Well, I heard he’s a professional chef in real life. I’d like to visit his place once too, but…
"Then, should I relay the message for you?"
"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"
"I could ask Geira’s subordinates. Ah, but I’m worried if the detailed information will be conveyed correctly, so it might be better to send a letter."
Certainly, considering things like the request form, a letter would be better to avoid any mistakes.
But then the letter would go from our island to the Dragon Capital, and from there to Necropolis, which would be quite troublesome…
"Hmm, I think that would be troublesome, but…"
"Lord Shou. Allow me to send the Magic Transfer Box we have here to Azure."
"I see. That would be a huge help."
I wish I had realized that sooner.
Since El-san is here and we make regular contact via Guild Card, we haven’t been using the Magic Transfer Box as much.
"Understood. If you write the letter and send it, we’ll pass it to him from here."
"Please do. Oh, right. I forgot to tell you yesterday, but Shal and her group made too much alcohol and have a surplus…"
"“We’ll go get it!”"
Vermilion-san heard it too? No, ‘overheard’ might be more accurate.
I faintly heard Argenta-san sigh, and realized she must be having a tough time.
"There’s plenty, so you don’t need to rush. For now, I’ll send it to the Dragon Capital."
"El. I’m leaving it to you."
"Yes. Understood."
"Wait, wait! Let me specify which alcohol!"
"I want bourbon!"
After this, things got out of hand, and everyone ended up being scolded by the awakened White Dragon Princess…