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Published at 2nd of May 2023 11:15:10 AM


Chapter 501: - 499th Episode

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Having finished the soy sauce and miso, I looked back at my life again, and the reality of my happy retirement state frightened me. I feel that if I'm happy and comfortable, it's fine, but I'm strangely anxious.

So, on the fifth day of feeling anxious, I came to the ruins where Mr. Victor and his friends were excavating in the kingdom of Rosofia.

It's an unintelligible behavior to escape from the reality of happiness, but it's not a bad one since Sara can meet her brother, Mr. Viktor.

Since I've been taking care of Sakura for the next five days, I have some time to spare, so I'm going to spend some time to search for myself. I'm a little embarrassed to say that I'm looking for myself like an adolescent.

"Yuta-dono, Sara, and the others, it's been a long time!

When I landed directly at the ruins, Mr. Victor and Mr. Becker came running up to me with smiles on their faces.

It was easy to be a little surprised when they flew directly to me. I guess it was not a mistake to be frank at that time.

"It's been a while. Mr. Victor, Mr. Becker. Well, you know, ...... you look very well."

Mr. Viktor used to look like a gaijin mercenary, but he has been upgraded to a black-tanned, muscular, and hard-working man. He is. The shovel in his hand looks too good.

Becker, who used to be a nobleman and looked like a warrior, has turned into a muscular, hard-working old man.

"Ha-ha-ha...yes...you're right. Digging holes, hauling dirt, searching for something of value. I guess this life suits me!"

"I have a bad back, but I feel strangely well. When the treasure comes out, it burns.

I don't understand what it's like to be a hard worker, but since the two of them are taking the lead in digging holes when they can leave it to their subordinates, it must be a good fit for them.

Their smiles have become a little too optimistic, and I'm worried that they may have forgotten the purpose of returning to the nobility.

"Well, I'm glad you are well. But, haven't the number of people increased? You have children, don't you?"

The kids look older than Sarah and the kids. Junior high school age, maybe?

This place is more than ten days' walk from the capital, and there are demons here, so it's pretty dangerous, but is it safe?

"Yes, we left the young children and a certain number of men at the clan house in King's Landing, and called the rest here. The ruins are very large."

It's a big place. Nomos said that there was a town there, and I can't imagine how long it would take to finish the excavation with only a few people.

"Still, aren't those kids dangerous?"

He asks a question while pointing at two junior high school students who are carrying dirt with a mocco-like device.

"Yes, they are young, but they will be fine. They are trained as knights and will not be sent to fight against demons. The main purpose is to train their bodies."

Are you saying that civil engineering work is treated as muscle training? I think the muscles needed are different between knight and civil engineering work, is it ok?

...... Well, okay. It's good to be physically active.

"So, how can I help you now, Mr. Yuta?"

As I was having trouble explaining about muscles, Mr. Becker changed the subject. Thank God.

"I was curious to know what was going on at the site, and I wanted to take Sara to see Mr. Victor, so I just came by. I brought some souvenirs for you to look forward to."

The purpose of my self-discovery is a bit embarrassing, so I'll keep it to myself.

"Oh, thank you very much."

Mr. Viktor and Mr. Becker's expressions turn into smiles. I guess they remember that I brought them some drinks the last few times they came here.

It seems that we can manage to gather food around the area and buy it when we go back and forth to the capital, but we can't carry much alcohol because it's too heavy...

Oops, it's bad for Sara that I'm the only one talking. Gina and the others are probably bored too, so I guess we'd better end the conversation here.

"Mr. Victor. As we talked about, where should we send the souvenirs? Are you still using your previous base?"

Yes, we are using the building that Yuta excavated for us as our base. We've done a lot of work on it, so it's a much more comfortable place to live.

We found a lot of bones in that three-story building. Well, people in this world are tough.

I'd be living in a land infested with the undead too.

I see. Then why don't we move there?

"Yes, I suppose so. Excuse me for not offering you a drink. Let's move."

Mr. Viktor and Mr. Becker lead us to the building we had previously excavated.

...... Well, it seems to be a comfortable place to live.

Especially the log bridge between the ground and the three-story rooftop seems to be useful.

Since most of the building was excavated from the ground, access from the first floor is inconvenient due to the difference in height, but it will be easier to live if the top floor is used as the entrance.

There is a sturdy fence made of hewn logs around the hole, and the excavated space can serve as a moat, so it can be defended from a strong monster if we can manage to build a bridge.

Perhaps because they understand that it is a dangerous place, their defenses are much stronger than the last time they were here. Considering the fact that they have called in personnel, they may be planning to dig up all the ruins in this area.

We enter the building with admiration, and take out a number of souvenirs from the warehouse. Sake and foodstuffs such as grains, which are hard to find in this area, seem to get a good response.

"Yuta-dono, would you like some tea?"

Tea. ...... Not that I'm not thirsty, but Mr. Viktor tries to entertain me when I'm around, so it's hard for Sara to talk.

I don't have much to say to you, so I'll just pass.

"No, I'd like to take a look around, so please treat Sara to some tea.

"Thank you for your concern. Well, Sara, it's been a while since I've talked to my brother.

I guess my concern was too obvious, and she read my mind perfectly. I want to be able to show my concern more subtly.

"Yes!"

But Sara seems to be happy with her answer, so I'll just say OK.

I leave Mr. Viktor and Sara, and go out of the building alone with my family, without Mr. Becker who offered to show me around.

Well, let's have a look around and see where they are digging now. It would be interesting to witness the discovery of a treasure.

"Yuta. Inoshishi?"

While I was thinking about how to look around the ruins, Belle asked me a question with an excited look on her face. Behind Belle, Rain and the others except Moon are looking at me with expectant eyes, so it looks like everyone wants to go hunting too.

(You want the whole roast?)

I don't blame you. It's just the thought of roasting a whole fish that excites me. The taste of dragon meat is better, but the whole roasted wild boar is just as impressive in terms of appearance.

That's why we hunt every time we come here, and Belle and the others have learned to hunt wild boars when they come to this country. Moon, who is not good at hunting, is always at home. .......

"TABERU-" "CUE" "natural flavor" "KUKU-" "JIKKU-NUKU-KYOKOKU-DAZE!"

Well, it's not bad to have a lot of stock in the round roast, and I don't mind staying here because there's nothing for me to do.

The good boys who have been patiently waiting while we talked with Mr. Viktor and the others need to be rewarded.

(I understand. And please collect mushrooms too. I'll pick them up when I have enough, so please call me.)

"Okay!" "Coo-coo!" "I love mushrooms, too!" "Coo-coo!" "Nigga-doo!"

The belles fly away at maximum tension. Considering their enthusiasm, there must be a lot of wild boars and mushrooms.

I wonder if the man at the grill will be wondering if they've come back again.

By the way, they only roasted a whole wild boar, but I wonder if they can roast other whole boars. I wonder if they can roast any other kind of whole bird.

They make roasted whole boars, but they are selective about the size of the boar. Before they can roast a whole bird, a rough bird that is taller than I am would be out of size.

...... but isn't a whole roasted roughbird ...... delicious?

I think it would be very tasty if we stuffed rice, mushrooms, herbs, etc. into its big belly and roasted it slowly.

I think it would be difficult to cook it right because of its size, but I have the spirit of fire in me, so I think I can handle it.

I wonder if it would be difficult for Tulu to make the tools? No, we have the tools and materials to roast a whole fish, so Tulu can at least increase the size of the fish. If not, we can summon Nomos.

Normally, I would pay someone to do something for me, but as part of my self-discovery, as a reminder of my rich life, I might as well give it a shot.

I feel as if I have revived the feeling I had when I first came to the land of the dead, when I had tried to do everything by myself.

Well, now that I've decided to do so, let's get ready to go. I'm sure Viktor and the others will be pleased if we treat them too.

...... Oh, the Belles have gone hunting. It's a pity to call Tulu back after all the excitement of the trip.

We could call Nomos, but we want Tulu to get some experience too. ...... Let's do it tomorrow. Let's just observe today for now.

"Master. I want to work with Uri too!"

It was supposed to be an observation, but Marco's treasure-hunting spirit seems to have been ignited. Uri may be a floating spirit, but he's a spirit of the earth, so he could certainly help with the excavation.

Well, I'm afraid I'll get in the way, but ...... I can't let this dazzling smile cloud my vision.

I've brought you plenty of booze, so I think it's safe to ask for a little indulgence.

"I'll ask Mr. Becker if you can pretend to chant properly when you use the genjutsu.

"It's okay. I can do it!"

"Okay, Kikka. I'll help you with your brother.

"Then master. I'll take care of these children, while you take your time to look around.

The teamwork of the apprentices is excellent. Gina must have heard our conversation earlier and made it easy for me to take a look around.    

"......Yeah, thanks. Well, let's go see Mr. Becker."

But it's a little sad to leave my disciples and go on patrol by myself.

I'll have to talk to Sylphy and play with Moon, who's staying at home with me. .......




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