I Was Connected to Earth’s Black Market From Another World With The Skill [Market]! (WN)

Chapter 355

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Chapter 355 – Detour Tree

The next morning, we left the capital of Hagwai, accompanied by Corlo’s family, now known as Kane.

So his self-harming behavior, which he called “self-improvement,” ended after less than a month.

“We also have to redo the resident registration. It’s such a pain.”

Ecla-san, who had come to see us off, said this with a sullen expression, but her eyes were smiling. It’s better if her subordinate looks happy with his family than homesick and zombie-like.

“Well, whatever. While we’re registering his family, let’s apply for the vacant position of Junior Minister in charge of the Magical Academic Zone. If he trains for two years, he can become Senior Minister, yes.”

She says something that sounds like a lot of work, but Kane is completely unfazed. He smiles softly and calmly and obediently accepts the requests of his boss, Ecla-san.

I can’t help but feel that he’s changed too much.

Ecla-san cast a healing spell on Kane’s battered face and his wife’s bare knuckles, which had been beaten to a pulp. Kane’s nose still looks a little crooked, but I think that’s just my imagination.

“Oh, that’s right, Demon King?”

Ecla-san says as if she remembered something. I hope it’s not a strange story.

“The guys from Lafan want you to visit them. Now that the Battle Cry is over there, too, there should be no more annoying stories and no more annoying enemies. And no hostile lord.”

“I understand.”

“While you’re at it, why don’t you go to Lafan via the coast?”

I’ve been meaning to visit the prince and the others from the pirate stronghold for a while now, and I’m curious to see how they’re doing. It’s a good thing I got what I asked for.

Ecla-san, how are things going in Casmeer?”

“It’s not going well at all. The immediate threat is gone, and they’re recovering, but… The manpower shortage won’t be solved overnight. Besides, it’s a strange story, but… you know?”

Compared to the capital, it’s probably a lower priority. It’s a well-trained group of soldiers who also destroyed the remaining Imperial Navy forces. For now, there shouldn’t be any problems with defense, but if there’s anything to worry about, it would be supplies.

“Do you have enough supplies?”

“The former southern region has sent additional supplies from the Demon King. There shouldn’t be any major problems until spring… no, until the fall harvest.”

If that’s the case, there seems to be no need to stop at Cassmeer. Let’s get out to sea and head straight for Lafan.

“First, we have to go through the pirate stronghold. I don’t think there will be any problems, but there are only kids there.”

“Understood. Well, Ecla-san, let’s go.”

“Yes. I’ll contact you if anything comes up.”

I hope that won’t be the case.

We promised to support the old southern territories and ensure distribution, but the details will be discussed when we return to Casemaian in the spring. In the meantime, the stockpiled food, which is expected to be in short supply, has already been delivered.

“Well, Ellie-chan, see you later.”

“Mao, Mir, see you later.♪”

“Oh, take care, Ellie.”

“Your Majesty the Demon King, Your Majesty the Queen. Thank you for everything.”

The daughter, Ellie-chan, and the wife, Shirley-san, both came to thank us. The head of the family, Kane, also smiled happily and bowed to us. His wife clung to his waist, and his daughter clung to his neck like a koala bear. They were cute, but they gave the impression of being a single unit, like a “creature” of some kind.

If that’s what a family is like, I’m a little jealous. I’m sure we’re just as close, if not closer. Myrril and I smile and nod at each other.

We leave and head for the sea. We continue south for a while, choosing uninhabited flat land so we can move faster. The land under the snow must be farmland or pasture, and the terrain stays flat for a while.

“It’s been a while since we had a trip without enemies.”

“Even if you say that, enemies and monsters will appear from the beginning, so let’s keep quiet.”

“Isn’t it boring when there’s nothing?”

“…No. It’s a precious day off, but we’ve been fighting all the time. Let’s take it easy for a while.”

For the past month or so, we’ve somehow managed to have some peaceful days off. Between you and me, I’m surprised at myself for feeling uneasy about it. Am I not taking a break? I still have the mentality of a corporate slave.

After about two hours of driving at an economical speed, we crossed a small hill, and the sea came into view. Perhaps because spring was approaching, the waves were calm, and only a few white crests were visible. The surface of the sea glistened in the pale sunlight.

“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?”

Well… I guess I have to say something like, “You’re even more beautiful”? I can’t do it. I can’t be like Corlo, now Kane, and spout romantic lines with a straight face.

“That’s right.”

I’m a little disappointed in myself for only being able to give such a terribly obvious answer. Well, I’ll try to do better.

The sun was setting as we made our way south, so we decided to go ashore and spend the night. It wasn’t a particularly urgent trip, so we decided to take the precaution, but it seemed like the right decision. The night was bright with a light breeze.

“Yoshua, we’re a little further south.”

The next morning, after a good night’s sleep, the weather was still fine. The Noja Navy continued to show me the way to the pirate stronghold with its usual stable accuracy. After a while, we were moving along the surface of the sea. A lumpy silhouette appeared on the horizon.

“What the hell is that? It’s gotten pretty bad in the short time we’ve been gone…”

The full, bizarre appearance of the place became clear as we got closer. A huge tree like the World Tree towered over the atoll where the pirate fortress was located, its roots spreading all over the place.

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