Chapter 85 - Chapter 76: Bell, Leona, and…
Shou-kun, I want to watch this stream until the end, is that okay?
Eh, oh, yeah. I want to watch until the end too.
I was startled by the sudden whisper, but I replied in a whisper myself.
If it were just Seth (Miki), Nat, and Polly (Iincho), I would have just greeted them and gone to IRO, but with Majo Bell and Thunder Empress Leona-sama all together, I wanted to watch this situation unfold.
Besides, leaving midway now would feel rude to Leona-sama, who’s welcomed our viewership…
So, where were you planning to go?
No, I hadn’t decided on anything in particular. I was thinking of a suitable place for the three of us.
Then, why don’t we go to the Ancient Ruins?
Leona-sama was the one who suggested it.
Now that I think about it, I remember hearing she discovered it on her own and just charged right in, but I don’t know what happened then…
Then Polly (Iincho) poked the greatsword Nat was carrying on his back.
Ah, sorry, but as you can see, this girl is a newbie. Going straight to the Ancient Ruins might be a bit tough for her.
Nat, who seemed to have recovered from his encounter with the famous VTuber, conveyed this apologetically.
But then…
It’ll be fine. If push comes to shove, I’ll protect you.
Y-yes…
Polly (Iincho) was dazed, her hand gently taken by Leona-sama…
I happened to glance at Yata-sensei, who moved in the corner of my vision.
`[Here come the yuri vibes!]`
I suppressed the urge to burst out laughing.
Mion next to me… was just blinking, seemingly not understanding.
Leona-san…
Oops, any more of that and Bell will get angry.
She gave a quick wink.
During streams, she’s like a war machine from hell, though…
Sigh. So, Ancient Ruins it is?
Indeed!
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From the Frontline Base to the Ancient Ruins, it was supposedly a three-hour walk, but now they could travel by carriage.
Currently, they were chatting in the shared carriage.
The frontline base for the Ancient Ruins area was just provisionally established last night, you see.
It’s a huge help. Once it’s recognized as a shared carriage, travel only takes five minutes.
Seth explained, and Leona-sama replied.
I see. So it’s treated like a somewhat time-consuming portal.
However, it’s not even a village yet, you see. You cannot log out and stay overnight. It might take another two or three days.
Are there enough people?
There are enough players. That’s likely thanks to Leona-dono and Bell-dono. Additionally, because “Silver Manor” can now issue quests, more players who were looking for quests in the Royal Capital have come here.
When you have two famous VTubers, a complete set of quests, and it’s on the opposite side of the Imperial Capital so no repercussions from the civil war, then yeah, that’s what happens. But…
What about NPCs?
Players are assumed to log out and disappear.
Weekends aside, on weekdays, players would decrease from late night to evening, so NPCs feel essential then.
Among the refugees from the Empire, we are selectively employing those with families who wish to defect to the Kingdom. Yesterday and today seem to be fine, but the problem lies with tomorrow and beyond.
So, the idea is that there are fewer bad people among those with families?
I see.
It seems like they’re thinking about a lot of things, but I’ll trust the people from that meeting to handle it well.
Speaking of which, Bell, I heard Anshia started IRO too?
Yes, I know…
Leona-sama asked with an amused tone, while Bell-buchou looked exasperated.
Ice Princess Anshia.
Among game-streaming virtual idols, she particularly excels at simulation games, and in PvP battles, she approaches them with an almost icy ruthlessness…
Bell-buchou herself was utterly defeated when she collaborated with Anshia in a simulation game before…
Well, well, Anshia likes Bell, too.
I know. But Anshia-san is, well…
Ahaha, she’s the type who teases the people she likes.
I see, so that’s it… Wait, Yata-sensei, `[Here come the yuri vibes! x2]` is not necessary!
So, she intends to play war simulations in IRO as well, I presume?
Well, she went to the Republic knowing Bell and I were over here. She probably has that intention.
Oh ho…
Leona-sama smiled at Seth like that, and Seth grinned back… she was definitely enjoying this.
Seth-chan, go easy, alright?
When Polly (Iincho) called out to her, Seth’s expression returned to normal, and she replied playfully.
Hmm, for now, neither of us has time for such things. Unless the Empire’s civil war is resolved in some way, the Kingdom and Republic are unlikely to fight.
I really pray Seth-chan doesn’t get serious, honestly…
Nat let that slip, and I almost agreed, quickly clamping my mouth shut.
Two people don’t know the real Seth – no, three, if you include Mion. It’s probably better not to say anything unnecessary.
Well, it seems we’ve arrived.
The group disembarked at what still felt like a small campsite.
Facilities for overnight stays were actively under construction, with partially built houses scattered around.
Boss! Welcome back!
Yeah, I’m back. I’m going to the Ancient Ruins with Bell and the others, what are you doing?
Hah! I shall gather some laborers!
Wasn’t that Dads-san, the Captain of Thunder Empress Leona’s Royal Guard?
Since he’s a Dwarf, does that mean he wasn’t included in the limited opening…?
Uhm, what do you mean?
Ah, I wanted to make a path to the Ancient Ruins. It’s less than 10 minutes from here, and it wouldn’t be bad for your guild either, right?
Leona-sama said, looking at Seth.
If they could quickly get to the Ancient Ruins after getting off the shared carriage, more players would visit.
Drop items from the ruins could be handled by Seth’s guild, and consumables could also be sold…
Hmm, it is indeed a generous offer, but we would gain too much. I believe there should be some benefit for your side as well.
Seth-chan, you’re so kind. Well, I’m not good with complicated matters like that, so talk to Dads about it later.
Leona-sama shrugged and replied, just as Dads-shi returned.
Boss, preparations are complete!
And behind him, a line of strong men stood.
They had axes and hoes in their hands, suggesting they would clear a path after the vanguard party.
Alright. Let’s go.
This could be useful for making a path from the cave to the coast.
Oh, yeah. I need to pay close attention.
Crap, I was totally just watching as a viewer…