Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 170

“Did you do it?”

Seeing Geinos transformed into an ice sculpture, Lumia let out her words hesitantly.

With its robust vitality and the imposing aura that seemed ready to exhale poison breath at any moment, it’s understandable to feel anxious.

Receiving words from Lumia that felt like a flag, I became worried and decided to appraise Geinos’s condition to confirm.

【Geinos – Frozen to Death】

“I’ve confirmed its defeat through appraisal.”

“Phew, that’s a relief.”

Upon conveying the results of the appraisal, Lumia let out a sigh of relief, as if a weight had been lifted off her chest.

I was relieved too. It was really good that no flags were raised.

If Geinos were actually alive and spewed out its venomous breath, breaking through barriers of ice, it wouldn’t be a laughing matter.

“Thanks to you both, we were able to eliminate the monsters threatening the marshlands and villages. I sincerely thank you.”

Amidst the relaxed atmosphere, Leilushka bowed deeply to express her gratitude.

“Don’t worry about it. It’s mutual assistance when in trouble.”

“For us as well, we’ll get valuable poisonous materials.”

“Thank you very much. It’s reassuring that the adventurers we coincidentally met are as strong and kind as you.”

Being directly thanked somehow made me feel embarrassed, but I decided to accept Leilushka’s words of praise sincerely.

“So, what about the materials?”

“If we call the village warriors, we could dismantle it, but it’s no good to try dismantling it here now. We wouldn’t be able to start until tonight.”

Even with the already poor footing and weather, dismantling it at night when visibility is low and monsters are active is not practical.

However, if we wait until morning after enduring the night, the surrounding monsters might devour it.

“There’s no helping it. Let’s just gather the valuable materials and return for today.”

“No, we can store it in the magic bag if it’s this size.”

“…Really?”

With Leilushka wearing a dubious expression, I approached Geinos and opened the magic bag.

Then, the ice-sculpted Geinos was completely stored inside the magic bag.

“I never thought a creature of this size could fit completely inside. Shuu’s magic bag is amazing.”

“Thanks to it, we can gather any kind of material while keeping its freshness intact, so it’s very handy.”

“Hahaha, with Shuu around, any creature becomes nothing but material, huh?”

Hearing my words, Leilushka laughs cheerfully.

Well, now that we’ve defeated it, we have no choice but to make effective use of it as material.

I don’t recognize monsters as mere materials like Lumia does, but I believe harvested lives should be treated with care.

“It’s already late today, and there’s the matter of dismantling the materials. I’ll guide you to my village, so why not stay overnight?”

“We would appreciate that, but are you sure?”

Lumia asked Leilushka’s suggestion.

Races living in the borderlands like elves sometimes prefer not to engage with other races.

I’m interested in this Dark Elf settlement, but would it be okay for us to step foot in there?

“Don’t worry. Our kind doesn’t have a closed-off mindset. You’re the adventurers who helped defeat Geinos. Everyone will be happy to welcome you.”

Understanding our concerns, Leilushka reassured us firmly.

It seems that Leilushka’s Dark Elf settlement is not exclusive.

Lumia and I exchanged glances and nodded silently.

“In that case, we’ll gladly accept your offer for hospitality.”

“That’s settled then! Let’s go.”

“Wait!”

As we were about to move after deciding on our course of action, Lumia halted us.

“What’s wrong, Lumia?”

“Please let me collect data on the poison scattered by Geinos and the extent of its corrosion.”

While Leilushka and I looked bewildered, Lumia took out her black slime gloves and collection case and began collecting samples diligently.

“…Will Shuu also do that?”

“As long as I get the materials, I’m satisfied.”

“I see. Though you two seem similar, your directions are subtly different.”

Lumia’s such checks are probably unique to an alchemist who investigates materials.

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Once Lumia finished collecting, we retraced our steps to retrieve the carriage and headed straight to Leilushka’s village.

Her village was located less than an hour’s ride west from the entrance of the marshland, and we arrived before dusk.

The Dark Elf village was situated on flat ground, and they seemed to live in quite ordinary houses.

The peculiar aspect was their houses being elevated.

Perhaps it was built to counteract the rising water levels due to the constant rainfall in the area.

“…Leilushka, who are these people?”

As we arrived at the village, an elderly Dark Elf, leaning on a staff, emerged.

Surrounding him were other Dark Elves with the same brown skin and pointed ears as Leilushka.

All of them had very well-defined features and were quite handsome.

“These are the adventurers Shuu and Lumia, whom I met in the marshlands.”

“My name’s Shuu.”

“I’m Lumia.”

“Hmm, as long as they’re brought by Leilushka, there shouldn’t be any issue. I’m Gail, the head of this village. It’s late today. Our village isn’t very prosperous, but please make yourselves at home and rest.”

“Thank you very much.”

Lumia and I bow our heads in gratitude to Gail’s generous words.

It seems Leilushka is highly trusted by the villagers, as they welcomed her guests with open arms.

“By the way, Leilushka. How was the situation in the marshlands?”

“Shuu, could you bring it out here?”

“Is that okay?”

“We managed to collect it so neatly. Showing it would be quicker than explaining. Of course, I swear not to let the villagers say anything about Shuu’s actions.”

She must be referring to the magic bag.

Well, I didn’t worry too much since I couldn’t imagine the Dark Elves living on the outskirts harboring any ambitions.

“I’ll bring out the monster’s corpse, so please step back a bit.”

“The monster’s corpse?”

“Here?”

The villagers didn’t seem to understand my words, but when Leilushka and Gail told them to step back, they obediently complied.

After ensuring there was enough space, I opened the magic bag.

Then, the Dark Elves gasped and stepped back as the atmosphere grew tense, with even the more spirited warriors readying their swords and bows.

“It’s okay! This monster is already dead!”

“Yes, the three of us defeated it.”

Hastily, Leilushka and I reassured them, and the warriors, though still wary, sheathed their weapons.

Yeah, Geinos’s expression and dynamism were so vivid. It couldn’t be helped.

Fortunately, the small children didn’t start crying but reacted with excitement, which was a relief.

This seemed to ease the tension among the wary warriors and adults.

“What a large and menacing looking snake. Leilushka, could you explain what happened in the marshlands?”

Well, it’s understandable that just showing the defeated monster wouldn’t be enough to convince them.

However, since it’s not something for me and Lumia to explain, I’ll leave it to Leilushka.

As Leilushka described the anomaly in the marshlands and the ferocity of the creature called Geinos, the Dark Elves, led by Gail, responded with gasps, and when she recounted how we defeated it, there was a burst of cheers.

“I see! Well done, Leilushka! And I deeply thank Shuu-dono and Lumia-dono for your assistance! If our village had been attacked by this monster, which even warriors couldn’t have seen, who knows what would have happened…”

“No, no, we were also helped with material gathering, so please don’t worry about it.”

“What humble individuals. Everyone, today is a feast! Let us celebrate the eradication of this dangerous creature and the good encounter! Those who can cook, prepare the food! Warriors, assist with dismantling the monster!”

“Oh!”

“A feast! A feast!”

With Gail’s resounding shout, which belied his age, the Dark Elves responded with radiant smiles and began to move energetically.

“See? They’re welcoming us, aren’t they?”

As I stood dumbfounded watching the smooth movements of the Dark Elves, Leilushka spoke with a smile.

“It seems they’re more excited about the feast than the welcome…”

“Indeed. In such a remote place, there’s not much stimulation. Storytelling of battles becomes a great entertainment. Be prepared, as I think we’ll be bombarded with questions today.”

With a smile full of enjoyment from Leilushka’s side, both Lumia and I chuckled.