Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 87

The Lord of Lindblum? I wasn’t informed about greeting someone like that.

“Why would someone like him be here at Klaus-san’s mansion? Is he just staying as a guest by chance?”

“No, it seems he has something he wants to ask you.”

I asked partly out of hope that it would be like that, but unfortunately, it seemed not.

In fact, I received the worst possible response.

The Lord of Lindblum wants to ask me something. That’s most likely work, isn’t it?

“…Klaus-san, I didn’t hear anything about having work here.”

“Because I didn’t say anything.”

Despite my resentful gaze, Klaus stated bluntly without a hint of concern.

“You deceived me! Taking advantage of someone’s vulnerability to push troublesome work onto them!”

“Deceived is a harsh word. I simply said I invited you to the mansion. It just so happened that the Lord of Lindblum arrived and expressed a desire to ask you for something.”

“Grrrr~!”

It’s a blatant way of putting it, but indeed Klaus only said he invited me to the mansion.

He didn’t specifically say anything about not having to work and being able to rest.

But if someone kindly suggests something like that when you’re so tired, you’d think it’s a healing trip, right?

There’s no way the Lord of Lindblum would coincidentally show up and say he wants to ask for something.

Most likely, Klaus leaked my information beforehand and invited him in.

“Damn it, no wonder Klaus was so nice to me!”

“Hey, watch your language.”

“No need for honorifics for someone pulling a sneak attack.”

Until now, I thought it was necessary to draw a line since he was a client, but if I’m going to be spending time here, it’s exhausting to be so formal every day.

However, Klaus is technically a noble, so isn’t it necessary to be careful about that?

“…Fine, but in front of the Lord, act as usual.”

I thought that, but Klaus seemed oddly pleased.

After all, Klaus had been living as a commoner in Grantel, so casual conversation wouldn’t be a problem.

But reflecting on Klaus’ actions, he had been oddly suspicious, initiating conversations and showing concern.

Why didn’t I suspect there was more to him before? I want to slap the old me a little.

As I pondered this, Klaus stopped in front of the door.

“We’ve arrived. Our guest is the Lord. prepare yourself.”

“Understood. I’m fine now.”

In a way, I feel like I’m being half-tricked by Klaus, but I can’t just drag my feet in front of the Lord.

I switch gears and switch to my usual adventurer mode.

“Lord Lucas, it’s Klaus.”

“Please, come in.”

When Klaus knocked, the door opened automatically.

It seems the maid inside opened it for us.

“Klaus-sama, thank you very much for taking the time for me amidst your busy schedule.”

“Don’t worry, Lord Lucas. The Asteros family provided me with this villa. It’s only natural for me to meet with Lord Lucas when he visits.”

The blonde man, looking flustered as he stood up from the sofa, and Klaus, with a beautiful smile pasted on his face.

For a moment, I almost asked who this person was.

Actually, Klaus seems more superior than the lord.

I should probably ask about the Exior family properly. Maybe Klaus holds a higher title than I thought.

And a villa in this mansion too.

What should I do? Did I just mouth off a lot earlier? It feels like that kind of exchange.

“Klaus-sama, who is that over there?”

As I mentally wrung my hands, the lord’s gaze flicked towards me.

“Let me introduce you. This is a B-rank adventurer who specializes in gathering, whom I often rely on.”

“Pleased to meet you, Lord Lucas. My name is Shuu, and I work as an adventurer in Grantel.”

“Oh! To specialize in gathering at such a young age and still be B-rank…! My apologies, I’m late in introducing myself. I am Lucas Asteros, Lord of Lindblum.”

Hmm, it seems Lucas gives off a friendly vibe compared to Klaus.

Considering he’s related to Klaus and nobility, I couldn’t shake off the image of an arrogant person possibly coming.

However, if he’s camouflaging himself this well, there doesn’t seem to be much to worry about.

It would be nice if he behaved this politely on a regular basis too.

“Let’s take a seat first, shall we?”

“With your permission.”

Prompted by Klaus, Lucas and I slowly lowered ourselves onto the sofa.

The attending maid brought us tea, and I took a sip.

Immediately, Klaus spoke up as if on cue.

“Now, Lord Lucas, you have something to ask Shuu, do you not?”

“Yes, well, there’s a sunken ship belonging to my grandfather not far from Lindblum, at the bottom of the sea. I’d like Shuu-san to retrieve some of my grandfather’s belongings from it.”

Retrieving items from a sunken ship. It’s like salvage work.

Searching for the belongings of Lucas’s grandfather, who likely sank with the ship.

“I understand the gist of the request, but I specialize in land-based material gathering, not in expertise concerning the sea. Why would you want to entrust me with this task?”

While I understand the essence of the request, I don’t understand why he’s asking me.

If it were about material gathering or lost items, I could handle it with my skills.

However, the location is underwater. Diving to search would be beyond my capabilities.

Since I have no experience working in the sea, wouldn’t it be better to entrust this task to local adventurers or fishermen who are accustomed to the sea?

When I inquired with the implication that there might be more suitable candidates, Lucas took out a blue bracelet from his pocket.

“This is an item called the ‘Sea Guardian Bracelet.’ By channeling magic into it, a magical membrane covers the entire body, allowing one to move underwater as freely as on land.”

“Activity underwater as if it were normal!?”

I couldn’t help but shudder at the effect of the item Lucas brought out.

So, with that bracelet on, one can freely move about underwater.

It means one can gather materials underwater to their heart’s content.

I want it!

“Well, only those with absurd amounts of magical power like you can do such a thing. For ordinary people, a few minutes would be the limit at best.”

“I see, so you asked someone like me who can operate without problems.”

“Not only that, but I also heard that Shuu-san has been handling high-difficulty gathering requests.”

Lucas said with a refreshing smile, acknowledging not only magical power but also skill.

I wish Klaus would learn this kind of consideration.

“By the way, are there any specific items you’re looking for as ‘belongings’?”

Even if I’m asked to search for belongings, without specific items being specified, I wouldn’t know what to look for. They could belong to other crew members or be driftwood.

Perhaps there’s something important they really want me to retrieve.

“…Actually, my grandfather was an avid collector of items, and I believe there are probably a large number of items stored in the ship. Primarily those… Also, it may be difficult to say after so long, but if possible, his remains as well…”

I see, there are valuable items inside the ship. Depending on the item, it could fetch an extraordinary price.

It’s only natural for Lucas to want to retrieve them. And if his grandfather’s remains are also there…

But, even though I came to Lindblum to take a break from work, if I take on a job here, then what’s the point of the journey…

“We’ll pay you properly. We’ll add a bonus for each item you bring back, and if you’re interested, we’ll also give you the Sea Guardian Bracelet.”

“Understood. I’ll accept that request!”

“Thank you!”

Before I knew it, Lucas and I were exchanging a firm handshake.

“Hmph, in the end, you took the bait willingly.”

Seeing that scene, Klaus laughed as if finding it amusing.

Well, what can you do? If they’re going to give me such a wonderful item, I’ll take on the salvage job.

It’s my first time doing material gathering in the sea, after all.

I wonder what it feels like to walk on the bottom of the sea.

And so, I pondered about the unseen sea of Lindblum.