Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 175

Having finished gathering toxic materials in the Terra Phios Marshlands, I stopped by the Adventurer’s Guild.

The guild, after about two weeks, felt familiar and comforting.

Inside, adventurers were either browsing through quest scrolls, exchanging information among parties, or enjoying drinks in the tavern, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

As I made my way through the usual atmosphere of the Adventurer’s Guild, I found Rabis at the reception.

“Good morning, Shuu-san. How did Klaus’s nomination request go?”

“I delivered all the materials yesterday and successfully completed the task. I brought back the signed document as proof,” I replied.

“Let me check, then.”

I submitted the document with Klaus’s signature, indicating the completion of the nomination request.

“…Alright, everything seems to be in order. We’ll accept the completion of the nomination request. Well done again this time.”

“Thank you. The information you provided was really helpful.”

“Really? It’s our job to support the activities of adventurers, so hearing that is truly rewarding for us staff members.”

After expressing gratitude, Rabis smiled with a hint of embarrassment.

It was adorable to see her rabbit ears twitching.

“By the way, what kind of large-scale monster did you encounter this time?”

“Don’t make it sound like encountering large monsters is a routine for me.”

“Huh? You didn’t encounter any?”

“…No, I did.”

It was frustrating, but Rabis was right.

Once again, I encountered a large monster while on a gathering quest and ended up having to defeat it.

“I see. What kind of monster did you defeat this time?”

“It was a Geinos.”

“What?! A Geinos!? The legendary monster that rarely appears in the market!?”

As expected of a guild staff member, Rabis seemed to be familiar with it, giving me a look of astonishment.

“Yes, it was indeed a Geinos.”

“Um, excuse me, but would it be possible to sell some parts to the guild? Even a small portion would suffice, as it’s quite a rare monster…”

“If it’s teeth, skin, or meat, that’s fine.”

I had plenty of teeth, skin, and meat in stock, so even if I sold some, it wouldn’t deplete my own supply of materials.

Since Rabis had helped me this time, it seemed only fair to repay the favor to the guild in some small way.

“Thank you! Um, what about the other parts…?”

“I’m afraid I’ve already sold them at the request of Klaus-san and Saffy-san.”

“Darn, they move fast!”

Rabis sighed with frustration.

Considering they started negotiating on the same day I brought the materials back, it wasn’t surprising. The guild was known for its impressive efficiency.

Well, I did have some parts left aside from the eyeball, but I had no intention of selling them since I planned to keep them for my collection.

The materials from the Geinos were highly valuable due to their rarity, and just selling a few parts had earned me around seventy gold coins.

Money is accumulating in my account at a frightening rate, but I still don’t feel the impact at all.

“Still, handling the collection of high-difficulty toxic materials is quite impressive!”

“No, this time I was greatly helped by the information provided by Rabis-san and the assistance of Lumia-san, who accompanied me.”

“And Lumia-san’s contribution…?”

Upon being curious about Lumia’s role, I explained to Rabis about the various tools that were extremely helpful in the swamp.

“Incredible! Is it really true that such things exist?! Could you show them to me if you have them?”

“Sure.”

Seeing her keen interest, I showed Rabis the raincoat and slime shoes made by Lumia.

“How about if we wet them with water?”

“That’s fine.”

With permission granted, Rabis asked Shreddi, the elf, to conjure water with magic and lightly wet the raincoat and shoes.

“Even though they’re wet, they’re not damp at all!”

“They completely repel water. These would be very useful on rainy days.”

Both of them showed expressions of surprise at the high water resistance of the raincoat and slime shoes.

“These are tools that we definitely want to wholesale to the guild. With these, activities on rainy days and adventures in swamp areas would become much easier.”

“Let’s make a recommendation.”

Shreddi and Rabis consulted with a serious expression.

It seems that they want to adopt it in the guild as well and will try to negotiate with their superiors.

Indeed, it was very useful.

It could be used not only for adventuring but also for activities on rainy days and construction work.

The day when Lumia’s shop’s main products will become a reality may be near.

♦ ♦ ♦

It’s a few days after reporting the completion of the nomination request.

As usual, I went down to the dining hall of “Cat’s Tail Pavilion” for breakfast.

“What will it be today?”

“I’ll go with Bandel’s recommendation.”

“Got it.”

When in doubt, Bandel’s recommendation is always the best choice.

Now, what kind of dish made with today’s ingredients will come?

“Shuu-san, do you mind if I sit next to you?”

As I waited while drinking fresh juice, Lumia approached and spoke to me.

“Of course, feel free.”

“Then, excuse me.”

Nodding, Lumia took a seat at the counter next to me.

“What will you have?”

“Um, fresh juice and Bandel’s recommendation, please.”

Swiftly, Mia came over to take the order and headed towards the kitchen.

“What brings you here today?”

When she comes all the way here to have breakfast with me, there’s usually something Lumia needs to discuss.

I’m often out during the day, but I usually have my meals here at this time in the morning.

“Um, the other day, someone from the guild came to our shop asking if we could sell them some items.”

“Ah, about the raincoat and slime shoes, right? I’m sorry, I think it happened because I showed them to the staff when reporting. Did that cause any inconvenience?”

“Not at all! Thanks to that, we’re happy to receive many orders from the guild! I just wanted to express my gratitude.”

“I see. I’m glad we could ultimately contribute to Lumia-san’s shop.”

“Thanks to that, it seems we’ll get through this year without any issues.”

As Lumia smiled warmly, a shadow crossed her expression.

Um, does this mean the business isn’t doing well?

Those items from the shop have been helpful, and it’s one of my favorite places to relax.

Thinking about it like that makes me worry.

“Forgive me for asking, but even with Saffy-san there, is the business really struggling?”

“She’s a master with a qualification that only four people in the country have, but she only takes on requests she likes and sometimes stops them on a whim.”

“Ah…”

Saffy has a capricious side. I can imagine her saying she’s bored and stopping making things.

“But, aren’t potions and items selling well?”

While it doesn’t seem like she’s taking requests seriously, the potions and items displayed in the shop seemed to be selling. It wasn’t bustling like the big stores on the main street, but it gave the impression of steady sales.

“We have sufficient sales from retailing, but my master purchases luxury materials she likes and runs into debt. Especially while I was away in the marshlands, my master went on a spree buying materials…”

“I see.”

It seems there are expenses exceeding the profits from the shop’s sales. Lumia, as her disciple, seems to be struggling a lot.

Last time, Saffy’s energy when she filled the magic cauldron with magic was extraordinary. Maybe she went overboard because she could play with alchemy to her heart’s content.

“Well then, perhaps it’s a good thing that she ultimately didn’t get her hands on the Geinos’s eye this time.”

“No, the Geinos’s eye is a rare material and a valuable catalyst for potions, so it’s necessary.”

There was the face of a professional alchemist who didn’t hesitate to pay for materials.

Indeed, Lumia seemed to share some similarities with Saffy in that regard. However, she didn’t seem to lack discernment as much as Saffy did.

“Well, setting that aside, thanks to you, we were able to do a good job. Thank you very much, Shuu-san.”

“No, it’s because Lumia-san and Saffy-san made really good items that we could do the job well.”

“Here you go, your recommendation for today!”

As we modestly exchanged thanks, the waitress, Mia, brought the food.

What was presented before me was a gratin overflowing from the heat-resistant plate.

“Oh, it’s pumpkin gratin!”

“It looks delicious!”

“We got some good pumpkins today, so I made gratin.”

Even Bandel in the kitchen had a smile on his face.

The cheese made a bubbling sound, and nestled within were pieces of pumpkin.

The fragrant smell of the cheese with a hint of char and the sweet aroma of pumpkin and cream was delightful.

Unable to resist, I picked up my fork, scooped up a portion, and the cheese stretched as steam rose.

Bringing it to my mouth, I savored the hot, delicious taste.

“The rich saltiness of the cheese pairs so well with the sweet pumpkin!”

The creamy sauce flavor and the rich cheese spread in my mouth.

The well-cooked pumpkin had intensified its sweetness, asserting itself in the mouth.

Accompanied by baguette, the gratin vanished from our plates in no time.