Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 144

It’s the morning after delivering the egg to Lord Carlisle.

I spent the night at the Lord’s mansion.

Actually, I had wanted to return to the city since there was still time before nightfall, but Carlisle and the others wouldn’t let me leave.

They said it would be outrageous to send me back now, after I had completed a difficult request for them. From a commoner’s perspective, staying the night at a lord’s mansion was outrageous, but perhaps this was a difference in standing? I didn’t really understand.

Anyway, this morning was different from usual, as I woke up in a different bedroom.

I got up from the large, fluffy bed.

If the bedroom environment was comfortable, I would be able to sleep in… or so I thought, but strangely, I woke up anyway.

Why is it that, no matter how comfortable the environment is, I still wake up early?

As I got up from the bed, a soft knock sounded from the direction of the door.

“Shuu-sama, breakfast is ready.”

“Got it. I’ll head there after I get ready.”

“Very well, sir.”

The maid who had called out from outside the room didn’t enter the bedroom but waited outside.

Lord Carlisle and his family would probably head to the dining room soon as well.

As a guest, I should take my seat as soon as possible.

Today, not only Carlisle but also his wife and children seemed to be present.

I quickly changed my clothes and finished preparing, then left the room and followed the maid.

We walked down the hallway to the very end, where a large door stood. The maid opened the door for me, and I entered the dining room.

Unlike the parlor, the dining room had a calm monotone carpet.

The walls were white, with a touch of cream color here and there, giving an elegant impression.

A small chandelier hung from the ceiling, and below it was a long table with chairs lined up.

It was like a room you’d find in a Western castle.

Maids and butlers, including Beldan, were setting up the dishes and cutlery.

I was unsure where to sit, but Beldan pulled out a chair for me, so I took that as my seat. As expected of a capable butler, he was good at understanding my intentions.

I sat quietly in the chair, waiting, when the door opened, and Carlisle walked in.

Behind him were two unfamiliar women and two small children.

They were probably Carlisle’s wife and children.

“Shuu-dono. Good morning.”

“Good morning, Lord Carlisle.”

“I’d like to get straight to breakfast, but first, let me introduce you to my wife and sons. We often missed each other due to our busy schedules.”

“Nice to meet you, Shuu-san. I’m Sarasa, Carlisle’s wife. Thank you for always helping my husband.”

The woman who stepped forward had light brown hair in a semi-long style. Sarasa seemed very refined and kind.

“I’m Shuu the Adventurer. I apologize for not greeting you sooner, even though I’ve visited the mansion several times.”

“Please don’t worry about it. It’s because we’ve been away from the mansion ourselves.”

Apparently, they really had been missing each other.

Well, both Carlisle and I had been meeting quite spontaneously.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Jessica, the eldest daughter.”

“I’m Tobias, the eldest son.”

A lovely girl with light brown hair in twin tails and a blond boy with a refreshing smile.

They seemed to be around twelve and nine years old, respectively. It was very heartwarming.

They strongly resembled Carlisle and Sarasa.

“I’m Shuu. Nice to meet you.”

“Um, Shuu-san, do you mainly gather materials?”

Tobias asked as if he wanted to get to know me better, instead of sitting down after the introductions.

“Yes, that’s right. I love gathering materials.”

“Can you show me any materials you have?”

Tobias looked up at me with sparkling eyes.

Could it be that this child also loves materials? No, at this age, children are curious about many things.

I wanted to talk a lot about materials, but if I delved too deep, I might scare them off. Here, I should respond as a calm adult.

“Sure. I have some materials gathered from Mount Ladeo that I can show you after breakfast.”

“Thank you!”

“Ah, um, can I join too?”

“Of course.”

Apparently, not only Tobias but also Jessica seemed interested.

“I’m curious too.”

“I’m also interested in what kinds of materials you gathered.”

Hmm, not only the children but also their parents seemed interested.

It seemed that after the meal, we would all be having a material observation session.

I had been a bit intimidated by being in the lord’s mansion, but it looked like it would turn out to be fun.

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After finishing breakfast, we moved to the usual parlor for the material observation session.

Once everyone was seated, Beldan covered the table with a cloth, and I freely laid out the materials I had taken out from my bag.

Magic Iron, Flame Black Sand, Red Pyroxene, Firebird Feathers, Slime Oil, and more.

Of course, I kept the existence of the Magic Bag a secret, so I selected materials that would fit inside the bag.

Although, since I didn’t gather anything too large in the volcano, it wasn’t a problem.

“These are the materials gathered from Mount Ladeo!”

Tobias, who was the most curious, leaned forward.

He was a quiet boy, but this sudden display of childlike curiosity was heartwarming.

“This glowing red stone… It’s so beautiful! What kind of material is it?”

“That’s Red Pyroxene. It’s beautifully red and shiny now, but if you apply high-heat treatment, it will become even more vivid.”

“Hmm, are these used for weapons?”

“No, they don’t have that kind of strength, so they’re often used for decoration. They’re processed into accessories or used as decorations on armor.”

Although the appraisal didn’t go into that much detail, I had shown the minerals to Rosca and Drogan, so I knew their general uses.

Regarding alchemy, I think there might be other applications, but in general, this is the common understanding.

As I was explaining to Tobias, I noticed Jessica reaching for one of the materials.

“…Jessica-sama. Many of the materials from the volcano retain heat, so it’s dangerous to touch them carelessly.”

“Hyaa!”

When I warned her, Jessica quickly withdrew her hand.

“That said, this particular material, the Everburning Stone, only gives off a faint warmth.”

“…Shuu-san, don’t scare me.”

“Hahaha! But what Shuu-dono said is true. It’s Jessica’s fault for trying to touch it without any knowledge.”

Jessica puffed out her cheeks at being laughed at by Carlisle and his family. I might have done something wrong, but I wanted them to understand that some of these materials could be dangerous.

Some of the stones, like the heat stones, could cause burns if you didn’t have heat-resistant gloves.

“Is this material a black stone?”

“No, it’s similar, but it’s called magic iron. It’s a mineral with high affinity for magic power and is used for weapons. The better the quality, the more silvery parts there are.”

I took out some high-quality magic iron to show them the difference.

The first one was black and slightly mixed with silver.

But the high-quality one had most of its volume shimmering in silver.

“They look similar but are completely different.”

Tobias was surprised by the obvious difference.

Tobias seemed to like materials, and he showed his excitement over even the smallest things. It was refreshing and pleasant to have someone like this around, as the only person like this in my surroundings was Lumia.

There aren’t many people I can talk to enthusiastically about materials.

As I chatted with Tobias, I found myself getting carried away and speaking eloquently about materials.

“Hmm? What about this gray, gooey liquid…?”

As I took a breath to calm down and not get too excited, Sarasa, who had been listening intently, showed interest in the bottle.

Hmm, perhaps her intuition as a woman was at work.

“Ah, that’s the mud from Mount Ladeo. To put it simply, it’s the Eld Mud Pack, but do you know about it?”

“The Eld Mud Pack?!”

It was a beauty product for women, so I decided to ask casually, and Sarasa showed a big reaction.

Until now, she had been quietly listening, so her loud exclamation surprised me.

Carlisle, Tobias, and Jessica were also taken aback.

“I’m sorry. It’s hard to come by, so I got a little excited…”

Sarasa said, blushing with embarrassment.

“It’s said to be a high-quality product, isn’t it?”

“Um, Shuu-san. Could you sell me this item?”

Sarasa looked straight at me and spoke with determination.

Her eyes were very serious. I could feel her determination to get her hands on this mud pack at any cost.

…What is this? The pressure is too intense.

It’s the same feeling I got when I sold the Modular Worm’s beauty serum to the guild staff.

So, this is how beauty products transform women.

“Eh, yes. Sure.”

“Thank you very much.”

When I nodded unconsciously, Sarasa smiled with great satisfaction.

Seeing Sarasa’s transformation, I started to feel a little scared about bringing it as a souvenir for Rabis and the others.

After witnessing Sarasa’s change, I felt a little anxious.