Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 205

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Having gathered all the requested ingredients, we left the gourmet reserve and returned to the Reilert mansion.
It seemed they had been informed of our return, as Artorius was already waiting when the carriage stopped in front of the mansion.
“Father! I’m back!”
“Welcome home, Franryule. I’m so glad you returned safely.”
Artorius walked up to Franryule as she got off the carriage and hugged her.
Though he seemed calm when asking Franryule to accompany me in the dining room, I guess he had been quite worried.
“Did you get hurt at all?”
“I’m fine! Shuu-san protected me.”
Artorius let out a relieved smile at Franryule’s cheerful report.
Any minor scratches were healed with Lumia’s potion, so Franryule had no injuries. The aftercare was perfect.
Once Franryule and I confirmed our safety, we entered the mansion. Although I wanted to dive into the soft bed in the bedroom to rest, reporting first was a priority.
In the reception room, Artorius and Franryule sat on the sofa while I sat across from them.
“I’m glad you both returned safely. So, how many ingredients did you manage to gather?”
Artorius asked, and Franryule and I exchanged glances, then chuckled.
It seemed he didn’t expect us to have gathered all the ingredients in one day.
“We gathered all the ingredients.”
“Oh, really? You got all the ingredients—wait, all of them?”
“Yes, we collected everything!”
As Artorius expressed his bewilderment, I began taking out the ingredients from the magic bag.
On the table, I placed the explosive corn harvested from the bomb corn.
The bubbly water drawn from the bubbly spring.
The various parts of meat obtained from defeating the Byron.
The skyfish that swam around the giant tree.
And the fruit of the giant tree that only grows at its peak.
All the ingredients Artorius had asked us to gather were lined up.
Seeing the ingredients, Artorius trembled with excitement and let out a loud voice.
“Oh, oh, ohhhhh! I never thought you’d gather all the ingredients in such a short time!”
He seemed quite astonished.
Both Franryule and I wore triumphant expressions.
I quite enjoy surprising people like this.
“The method of harvesting is perfect. Thanks to that, the quality is high and the freshness is outstanding.”
Artorius muttered his impressions while carefully examining the materials with something like a magnifying glass.
“It’s thanks to Franryule-sama’s help.”
“Shuu-san’s knowledge and skills are so impressive that my contribution was quite minor.”
“That’s not true. It was because of Franryule-sama’s thorough knowledge of the reserve that we were able to move quickly, find the materials, and handle the monsters. It would have been impossible for me alone to gather everything in such a short time.”
“…Th-thank you.”
When I spoke of her contributions on her behalf, Franryule blushed and looked down modestly.
Perhaps she was embarrassed being in front of her father.
Since it’s true that Franryure’s assistance was helpful, I need to make sure to emphasize that.
“I’m glad my daughter was able to be of help.”
When I conveyed Franryure’s achievements clearly, Artorius nodded satisfactorily.
“By the way, were there any other materials you were able to gather within the reserve?”
“Yes, of course.”
In addition to the requested materials, there was a contract for Artorius to purchase other materials I gathered personally.
I began to place numerous materials I personally gathered onto the table.
There were materials like crab mantis, senbon onions, Zerin fruit, demon wood, dried squid onions, organic garlic, rock potatoes, olive oil, demon monkey meat, spicy tree bark, grass shrimp, dried vegetable flowers, pork roses, concentrated fruit juice berries, branch mushrooms, edamame, water pears, golden corn, and queen ant honey bags, among others—I submitted all the ingredients that could be gathered within the protected area.
The items filled not only one but two tables in the reception room, necessitating the butler to bring additional pedestals to accommodate all the ingredients.
Looking at all the gathered ingredients like this, it seemed like quite a haul.
“Hmm? What’s this golden-shining corn?”
Among the many ingredients, Artorius showed a surprised expression upon seeing the Golden Corn harvested from the Bomb Corn.
“I should clarify, I didn’t harvest it, I received it.
“…Such a beautiful shine. We’ve been raising several Bomb Corns in the protected area, but I had no idea such ingredients could be harvested.”
It seems neither Franryule nor Artorius knew.
“Shuu-dono, how many of these do you have?”
“Just one.”
When it comes to unknown ingredients, it’s predictable that Artorius would want it.
However, since there is only one piece of material, I don’t want to give it up.
“I can’t hand over the Golden Corn, but how about I teach you how to pick it?”
I should probably give in to the client’s request, but I heard that multiple Bomb Corn reside in the Gourmet Reserve. In that case, it would be better to share the knowledge rather than compete for mine. It would benefit the Reilert family.
“…Is that method possible for anyone other than Shuu-dono?”
Artorius seemed to understand that as well and didn’t immediately deny it.
He asked while looking interested.
“If the security in the protection area is present, I think it’s possible for Franryule-san.”
It may be tough if Franryule were alone, but if there is someone who can take the lead, it should work out somehow.
“Then let’s settle on that. Let me hear it.”
“The method to obtain Golden Corn from Bomb Corns is to subdue them in battle. By burning or cutting off the beard growing on their crown, they lose their fibers and will surrender it to you.”
The crucial point here is not to completely crush their beard.
If the beard is lost, the Bomb Corn will rapidly weaken. Not only will you fail to obtain the Golden Corn, but the freshness of the Explosive Corn will also deteriorate.
Targeting the beard to obtain the Golden Corn risks damaging it, endangering their future life activities and possibly preventing the harvesting of Explosive Corn.
“I see. Bomb Corn has such a characteristic. Understood. Let’s aim for collection with care. ”
After conveying precautions for Golden Corn collection, Artorius nodded firmly.
Behind his rational eyes, a fiery spark could be seen.
Once he calms down, he’ll probably head straight for collection.
“Nevertheless, while I tasked you with collecting the requested ingredients, I never imagined you’d collect so much…”
“All of the materials growing naturally in the reserve were things I had never seen before, so I ended up collecting a lot.”
“Shuu-san, you just keep on collecting unless you’re stopped huh?”
“I’m sorry.”
But it’s not my fault. It’s the fault of the Gourmet Protection Zone overflowing with abundant ingredients.
For a gatherer, it’s our nature to investigate and collect unseen and high-quality ingredients. If anything, I’d like to be praised for prioritizing the requests.
“How much can you sell these ingredients for? As for my request, I’d like to sell the demon wood. I’d like about two bottles of Queen Ant honey.”
“As for the demon wood, I’d like to keep one for personal enjoyment. Would that be acceptable?”
“That much is fine.”
When I conveyed my request, Artorius breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
As for the demon wood, it’s quite rare, so I’ve been asked by Franryule to sell as much as possible.
If I have at least one to enjoy smoked dishes or give away, that would be enough, so I don’t mind selling the rest.
“Also, I’d like to buy some jellies, organic garlic, branch mushrooms, and water pears. Is that all right?”
“Yes.”
There are many of these ingredients gathered. It would be enough to keep a minimum in the magic bag and enjoy it myself. The rest will be sold.
“Also, Queen Ant honey…”
“As for Queen Ant honey, would it be okay if we took about half here? I would like to give it to Carlisle-sama’s wife and others who I am indebted to…”
Queen Ant honey is not only a precious sweetener but also a highly effective beauty serum.
I definitely want to secure some of this as a souvenir. Actually, I’m afraid I might get scolded later if I let go of it all.
“Ah, his wife has a keen interest in beauty. This time, I owe Carlisle for introducing me to Shuu-dono. I’ll let go of the Queen Ant honey.”
“I appreciate it.”
Whether he sensed my situation or not, Artorius conceded.
I’m very grateful. With this, I can confidently return to Grantel.
“What about the other ingredients and materials? If you want me to buy them, I’ll adjust the market price and purchase them.”
It seems that the other ingredients that were not requested are not as rare, and it seems easy for the Reilert family to secure them.
“Then, can I take the rest of them home?”
“It’s fine.”
I’m not particularly in need of money, so I decided to keep the remaining materials instead of selling them.
I want Queen Ant shells and such for Rosca’s souvenirs, and I plan to smoke the meat of the demon monkeys with demon wood.
“Is that all the ingredients and materials you gathered?”
“Ah, I suppose there is there something exceptional left?”
“Oh, that’s exciting. Can you show it to me?”
“Of course, but it’s too large to fit in this room…”
“Father! Let’s move to the garden!”
Anticipating what I’m about to present, Franryule’s expression changes as she suggests.
“The garden? Is what you’ve brought so large?”
“It’s faster to show you than to explain in words! Anyway, let’s move!”
Pushing Artorius, who tilts his head in confusion, Franryule urges us out of the drawing room and into the garden.
The Reilert estate has a vast garden.
Near the main path, there’s a fountain, and a beautiful flower garden stretches out.
Here, it seems there’s no problem presenting the aforementioned ingredient.
“Then, I will present the ingredient.”
I ask Artorius and Franryule to step back, then release the magic bag.
From it, I retrieve the frozen Galargon.
At that moment, the servants standing nearby let out screams.
While Artorius didn’t scream, he seemed deeply unsettled facing the dynamic Galargon.
Normally composed, this unexpectedly large ingredient appeared to shake him.
“What?! Shuu-dono.. This creature…!?”
“This is a Galargon, a creature that inhabits the top of giant trees.”
“I’ve never heard of such a creature. How dangerous is it?”
“It’s a danger rank is A.”
“Encountering such a creature was unfortunate.”
“I thought it was all over when we encountered it.”
“It’s truly remarkable that you returned safely.”
Huh? It’s not so much unfortunate as it is business as usual for me, but judging from their reactions, I’d better not say that. I might be called a jinx for attracting monsters. Best not to say anything unnecessary.
“…Nevertheless, it has a frightening appearance. Just imagining it freely flying in the sky and attacking sends shivers down my spine.”
“By the way, according to my appraisal skill, Galargon is edible.”
“Oh! It can be eaten!”
“Eh!? It’s edible!?”
Not just Artorius, but even Franryule raised voices of surprise at my words.
As expected of a gourmet family, they have an eye for delicious things.
When we retrieved the ice sculpture of Galargon, I appraised it to see if it was edible, and it clearly indicated that it was. So, Galargon can be eaten.
“Yes, it seems very delicious.”
“…May I purchase it then?”
When I reiterated, Artorius swallowed his saliva and responded,
“If I can obtain the minimum amount of ingredients, we’ll sell the rest.”
“Alright, let’s proceed with the purchase!”
Although Artorius had shown fear towards Galargon, he now changed his attitude nonchalantly.
Truly a gourmet aristocrat.
Once he knows the ingredient is delicious, he doesn’t hesitate to purchase even an A ranked monster.
Observing this change in attitude and bravery, I couldn’t help but smile wryly to myself.