Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 80

On a later date, the sword crafted by Drogan and decorated by Rosca won a prize in the competition, and not just any prize, but first place.

Originally, Drogan’s weapons, while possessing functional beauty, lacked a focus on aesthetics. This was the reason why they always ended up in third or second place. Conversely, it was inevitable that they would win first place once that aspect was improved.

What would happen if decorations were added to Drogan’s already prize-winning, unadorned swords?

It seems the judges were unanimously impressed, as if they had handed a devil a golden staff.

With this victory in the competition, Rosca officially began working as a decorator at Drogan’s workshop.

However, it was unlikely that the blunt Drogan would be able to handle customer service, so most of it seemed to be handled by Rosca.

Even if she aimed to become a decorator, it seemed she wouldn’t escape the duties of a regular employee.

Although I say that, Rosca, who decorated Drogan’s creations, seemed very lively and happy.

While Rosca took a big step forward as a decorator, I also took a step forward on the path of an adventurer, specifically in the form of a rank up in adventurer’s rank.

It seems that returning from the uncharted 12th floor of the Demio Mine, along with the information and maps of the creatures brought back, was highly appreciated by the Adventurer’s Guild.

Thanks in part to my achievement of defeating the Red Dragon, I was able to quickly move up in rank again.

Given my previous experience, I decided not to decline this time and accepted the promotion.

While I still consider myself somewhat inexperienced, being too modest can come off as insincere.

If you have a high adventurer rank, like with Demio Mine, you can enter areas with lots of materials and unexplored places, which is not a bad thing.

So, as I reached rank B, I became increasingly famous and was kept busy with commissioned requests.

Today, as usual, I’m confirming the delivery of the requested materials at the guild.

“Alright, I’ve confirmed the delivery of ten black ores, ten magic crystals, four crystals, and four thunder ores. With this, you’ve completed two commissioned requests! Well done!”

“Thank you.”

“While you were out gathering, we received five more commission requests.”

While still basking in the afterglow of achievement, Rabis immediately pulled out new request forms from under the reception desk.

I stare intently at the lined-up request forms.

“Isn’t it strange that five new requests have come in while I’ve only completed two?”

At this rate, I’ll never catch up.

“Your popularity is soaring with your rank increase!”

As I try to protest against the overwhelming workload, Rabis smiles sweetly and dismisses it.

She’s incredibly cute, and just seeing her smile is soothing, but I can’t let that distract me here.

“Don’t try to deceive me.”

There must be some reason for this workload. Apart from my rank up…

“Um, well, it seems the Blacksmith Association has set its sights on you, Shuu-san. Requests are pouring in from both blacksmiths and decorators. In fact, there are dozens of requests that haven’t even been presented here…”

Ah, now that she mentions it, I vaguely remember Drogan and Rosca talking about spreading rumors about me at a blacksmith gathering. So they’ve really stepped up and started requesting commissions.

The requests she’s showing me are just a small part of them, and there are still plenty more requests.

“But, Shuu-san, you also played a role in accelerating this workload, you know?”

“Is it because of a rank up?”

“No, it’s because of the blacksmith’s evaluation event the other day! The materials you gathered won first place splendidly! I went to see it myself, and when such amazing things come out, people naturally become curious about how they were made and start requesting materials!”

Setting aside the fact that Rabis casually went to watch the evaluation event while I was being overwhelmed with commission requests, I never expected that to be one of the reasons for the busyness.

It’s like sowing the seeds of one’s own destruction.

“Ugh, that was careless. However, if there are commission requests, please show them all from the beginning. If there are materials that need to be gathered anyway, it’s faster to gather them simultaneously.”

“Understood. I’ll show you everything.”

Rabis pulled out more commission requests, easily surpassing twenty sheets.

I memorize the names of the materials among them, compare them with the materials in my magic bag, and think about which materials to gather in parallel to make up for any shortages.

“Got it. I’ll handle all the requests here, but please decline any new commission requests.”

“I understand. We’ll take care of that here.”

With requests pouring in day after day, it feels like it will never end.

For now, I’ll finish the requests here and take some time to relax.

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After confirming all the commission requests at the guild, I removed the materials stored in my magic bag and managed to wrap up everything in just four days by gathering any missing items simultaneously.

“Congratulations, Shuu-san! With this, all the commission requests are completed!”

“Thank you. By the way, how many requests came in after we stopped accepting commissions?”

“Um, it’s, uh, thirty-eight.”

I’m really glad we asked to stop accepting new requests. I was dangerously close to living a life akin to being a workaholic even in this world.

“Nevertheless, it was an astonishing speed of accomplishment.”

“Well, I always keep materials in stock.”

“I see!”

Now that Rabis knows about my magic bag, there’s no need to hold back anymore.

Thinking about it, maybe it was the right decision to talk about the magic bag.

As an adventurer, I could just ignore commission requests like a part-time worker, but I still find myself wanting to respond when someone relies on me.

And if it’s through my beloved material gathering that the clients are pleased, then all the better.

However, if I keep handling commission requests, I won’t be able to do what I truly want.

What I want to do is leisurely gather materials.

I want to gather materials, cook, read books in the city, and be free to do as I please.

That’s why I’ve made up my mind. This time, I’ll take some time to relax.

“Now that the commission requests are finished, I’m going to take a break for a while.”

“Yes, I think that’s a good idea. You’ve worked really hard.”

With a deep bow from Rabis bidding me farewell, I step outside the guild.

“Hey, gathering adventurer!”

As I start walking back to the Cat’s Tail Pavilion for now, I’m suddenly called out.

Is he talking about me, the gathering adventurer?

I instinctively turn my gaze, and there’s Klaus.

Yeah, no one but Klaus would use that kind of nickname.

“You seem quite tired.”

“Yeah, I am. I’ve been swamped with nomination requests. But I’ve finally wrapped that up.”

“I see. So now it’s all about freedom. Do you have anything you want to do?”

Huh? Klaus seems unusually kind today, almost intruding into my personal life. He’s not the type to engage in pointless conversations, so the fact that we can have this kind of talk means I might have become friends with Klaus? It’s kind of nice, actually.

“What I want to do? Leisurely gathering materials as I please. It might also be nice to visit towns and villages outside of Grantel.”

Of course, I plan to make this place my base, but I want to see various places around.

“In that case, how about coming to Lindblum, where my house is?”

“Lindblum?”

“Yeah, it’s a port town about a week’s carriage ride from here.”

“So that means there’s a sea…!”

“Yeah, the sea in Lindblum is famous for its beautiful scenery and delicious seafood.”

As we move past spring and closer to summer, I’m really drawn to the idea of a beautiful sea. And since coming to this world, I haven’t had much seafood. To think I could have that there.

“I’m very interested, but why me…?”

I’m so interested in visiting Lindblum that I want to go right away. However, it was strange that Klaus invited me.

“I’ve been relying on you for commissions. Plus, my sister likes your accessories and keeps asking to meet you.”

Ah, so that’s what it’s about. He wants to fulfill his sister’s whims.

No wonder Klaus is being so nice today.

Understanding Klaus’s intentions cleared up any unease I had.

“So, what do you say? You can use my house for your stay, and I can arrange accommodation too.”

Even though Klaus usually imposes his one-sided convenience on me, he’s going this far. It’s easier to act with an acquaintance in an unknown town than to go alone.

I should go along with this.

“Please, take me with you. I’m interested in Lindblum.”

“Got it. We’ll depart early in the morning five days from now, at the South Plaza. Make sure to prepare everything you need by then. I’ll arrange the carriage.”

“Understood.”

Once the plan is set, actions follow quickly.

After making the necessary arrangements as usual, Klaus left as if he were done.

I wanted to ask a bit more about Lindblum and Klaus’s house, but I can ask along the journey, or it’s fine to wait until I see it for myself.

“Lindblum… I wonder what kind of place it is.”

With thoughts of the yet to be seen Lindblum still on my mind, I headed back to the Cat’s Tail Pavilion.