Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 82

“This completes the shield and bracelet without any problems.”

Drogan rose abruptly and hung the hammer on the wall as if nothing had happened.

“As for the reward, two bracelets will do, right?”

“Yeah, giving such precious items to me. That’s enough.”

It had been agreed in advance that the production reward would be two bracelets made of extremely hard magic stones.

Although I could have given them to Drogan and Rosca, for free since they had been taking care of me, the two stubbornly refused.

“Did you come to pick this up today?”

“No, actually, I have other business. Is the crystal I requested cut ready?”

“It’s done! I’ve also cut Dvorak’s crystal while I was at it!”

“Oh, that’s helpful! I also want to buy some gemstones, so please show me.”

“Understood!”

When it came to gemstones, Drogan seemed to lose interest and tried to return to the back room.

“Oh, wait a moment, please. There’s something I want Drogan-san to make for me.”

“What is it? I can’t spend too much time on it, you know?”

While saying so, Drogan seemed interested and immediately turned back.

I handed the Black Antler’s light-blocking eye to the smiling Drogan.

“A Black Antler’s light-blocking eye… What do you want me to make with this?”

“I want you to make glasses. If possible, I’d like to request them in four days, is that possible?”

I feel bad for asking for it to be done so soon. Sunglasses are not an essential item, so if it’s too difficult, I intend to give up.

“Well, it’s just shaping these lenses into the form of glasses. I can do it in a few hours.”

“Really?!”

“But what are you going to use this for?”

“To ensure comfortable visibility even in strong sunlight.”

As I answered, Drogan sniffed and looked down at the light-blocking eye.

Lifting it up and looking at it from various angles, tapping it, and such.

“If you have a deadline and sunlight issues, Shuu-san, are you going somewhere?”

It’s natural to be curious if there’s a strange order.

“That’s right, in fact, I’m heading to Lindblum.”

“What!? Shuu-san, are you leaving Grantel!?”

When I said that, Rosca showed a surprised expression and pressed me for details.

“N-no, this time it’s more like a sightseeing or vacation trip.”

I briefly explained to the flustered Rosca how I came to be heading to Lindblum.

Then, Rosca breathed a sigh of relief.

“Geez, you got me worried. I thought you were leaving for good.”

“I might leave the city in the future, but I intend to make this place my base for a while. However, depending on the circumstances, I may move to other countries or cities.”

“What?! What’s that about? It would be nice if you stayed here forever.”

“Grantel is a comfortable city, but my goal is to gather various materials.”

Although I said that, I was very happy to hear Rosca’s words, wishing for me to stay here.

It’s a happy thing to have acquaintances who would miss you and see you off if you leave.

“Well, if you’re not leaving right away, that’s fine. I’ll bring the crystals and gemstones, so wait here!”

Saying so, Rosca went into the back room.

Remaining on the floor, I timidly asked Drogan, who was staring at the Black Antler’s light-blocking eye.

“Drogan-san, how about the glasses?”

“It’s interesting, so I’ll do it. I’m not an optician, so the quality may be inferior, but don’t complain, okay?”

“Of course. Thank you very much!”

With that, Drogan took the Black Antler’s light-blocking eye and descended the stairs.

And on queue as if replacing Drogan, Rosca returned.

“Ta-da! Here are the cut Dvorak crystals!”

Rosca brought the usual jewelry box.

However, when I opened the lid, it was filled with a large amount of cut crystals.

The sparkle of the crystals occupying several storage compartments of the box.

There were crystals and aquamarines perfectly spherical, some turned into small grains, some cut into various shapes to highlight the crystal’s form.

“…Are all of these Dvorak’s crystals?”

I was so surprised by the beauty and quantity that my voice became hoarse.

“All of these are for you, Shuu-san! Since the sizes are on a different scale, there are still some left uncut, you know?”

That makes sense too. Crystals of that size couldn’t be used up immediately.

Instinctively, I picked one up and found that there was not a single cloudiness in the cut crystal.

The beauty that grew on Dvorak’s back remained intact. No, thanks to the careful shaping, it seemed even more beautiful.

“…They’ve become even more beautiful after being cut.”

“That’s my skill at work!”

“It’s wonderful.”

“Well, it’s embarrassing to be praised so directly.”

Perhaps because I praised so sincerely, Rosca scratched her ear looking embarrassed.

As much as I wanted to make a joke about her boasting, seeing such skill displayed, I had no choice but to admire it sincerely.

I’ll have to pay extra for the cutting fee.

“Thank you very much. I’ll also choose other gemstones.”

“Yes, please feel free to choose!”

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“That’s right! I should inform Rabis at the Adventurer’s Guild!”

Having finished various tasks at Drogan’s workshop, I suddenly remembered.

Last time, I hadn’t visited the guild for a long time, and it resulted in a pile-up of requests, causing trouble for Rabis. I had requested the reception of requests to be suspended for my vacation, but since this trip would take two weeks just for the travel, I would be absent from Grantel for quite some time.

Rabis probably didn’t expect me to take such a long break, and she likely assumes I’m still in town.

It would be best to inform her properly.

I should also report to Lumia and Saffy, who are under contract for nomination requests.

I should consider other people I should visit so they won’t worry.

Mia, Bandel-san, everyone at the Cat’s Tail Pavilion, the gatekeeper at the East Gate, the uncle who always gives me extra at his stall…

Surprisingly, quite a few people came to mind.

Without realizing it, I had formed connections with various people.

Thinking so, I felt like I had also become accustomed to this town.