Read Novel Full Vol 11 Chapter 21
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Chapter 21 – BIG
From what I’ve heard, I’m relieved to hear that Her Majesty the Mermaid Queen’s problems are surprisingly easy to solve. Now, all that remains is what to do with the Sea God’s sacred treasure. Since it’s an important treasure that was stolen, I’m sure she’ll want to get it back, but since the cheat is so powerful, I’d like to keep it with me until the situation can be resolved, if possible.
“Your Majesty the Queen. About the Sea God’s sacred treasure, there’s something I want to use it for, so do you mind if I take care of it?”
Huh? Her Majesty the Queen looks at me with a puzzled expression.
“The Sea God’s sacred treasure is a sacred treasure that the Sea God-sama gave permission for Wataru-sama to use. There is no need for you to ask for permission to use it since we have failed to protect the sacred treasure that was given to us.”
I see, since it was originally the mermaid’s sacred treasure, I thought the mermaid had the right to own it, but the mermaid seems to think that they lost their ownership because they could not protect the sacred treasure, and the Sea God-sama gave me permission to use it. There’s quite a difference in perception.
It would be easy if I could say, “Well, I’ll take care of it,” but I promised Sea God-sama that I would talk to the mermaids about it.
“Um, well, I promised the Sea God-sama that I would talk to the mermaids so that we could reach a mutually satisfactory agreement, so it would be helpful if you gave me permission to do so. Besides, I’d like to discuss the owner of the Sea God’s sacred treasure after me.”
Huh? Her Majesty the Queen looked at me again.
“Isn’t the Sea God’s sacred treasure to be passed on to Wataru-sama’s child? We know that Sea God-sama has given you permission to do so.”
“? I don’t have any children, you know.”
A child, huh? I would be lying if I said I didn’t want one, but I don’t think a person with harem ambitions should think about children. Especially a father who has harem ambitions while his children are watching him… would surely be greedy.
“Wataru-san. What Her Majesty the Queen is trying to say is not whether you have children now, but whether the Sea God’s sacred treasure will be an heirloom to be passed down in Wataru-san’s family from generation to generation.”
I see. Alessia-san’s explanation finally made sense to me. I did not understand it because in my family, as a commoner, there are no family heirlooms. So it’s all about inheritance.
I don’t even know if my child will be able to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure… but they say that children are like their parents, so it’s hard to imagine that they will be able to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure properly.
People change with education, and I’m sure the mother has a lot of influence, but I can only imagine that my child would be a slacker and weak with desire.
I have the Ship Summoning cheat, which I am happy enough with, and I just think the Sea God’s sacred treasure is scary, but if my child just had normal strength, I think he would be intoxicated by the power of the Sea God’s sacred treasure.
Also, if it were a boy, I think he would be rolled over by a beautiful woman and do something stupid. The men in my family generally lack that kind of caution. I could see my children and grandchildren being told, “Oh, that’s cool,” and manipulating the Sea God’s sacred treasure with excitement.
If I used the contract of the God of Commerce-sama, I might have no problem turning it into a family heirloom, but it would be foolish to possess such great power.
Fortunately, I have a cheat. I would be able to leave enough wealth to my children and grandchildren, and it would be better to give it to someone I can trust than to have such a powerful power.
“What’s wrong?”
Her Majesty the Queen looks at me with concern. I seem to be lost in thought due to the unexpected turn of events. It’s no use thinking about my children and grandchildren, who don’t even exist yet. Let’s concentrate on meeting Her Majesty for now.
“I am sorry. I’ve been thinking about this for a while. As for me, if I am allowed to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure and then manage it for a while, I would eventually like to return it to the mermaids. In that case, I would like you to make a contract with the God of Commerce-sama not to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure for war or any other bad thing. Is that possible?”
I continue, bowing my head and saying that I am sorry for being rude. It’s like saying I don’t trust them, but I don’t know everything about mermaids, and I don’t know what mermaids think about humans, so please spare me that part.
“…You will return the Sea God’s sacred treasure to us?”
Good. Her Majesty the Queen seems to be more concerned about the return of the Sea God’s sacred treasure than my rude words.
“Yes. It was originally given to the mermaid by Sea God-sama, so I would like to return it to you eventually. As for the contract, it would be helpful if you could think of it as an insurance policy since it is a rather powerful sacred treasure.”
If we make a contract so that it cannot be used for bad things, and also make it necessary to make a contract with the God of Commerce-sama when passing on the Sea God’s sacred treasure to the next generation, it will give me some peace of mind.
It’s kind of an idea, so if I don’t think right when I make the contract, there will be holes in it. If the sacred treasure is stolen like last time, there’s nothing I can do about it, so I hope the security against theft and robbery will also be strengthened. Also, I think I should include the Dark Elf Island in the contract, too.
Oof. Her Majesty the Queen holds both my hands as tears stream down her face. She tried to say something, but she couldn’t get it out.
I don’t know how she feels because I’ve never had anything that I’m so attached to, but I guess she must be very happy since she worships the Sea God-sama.
Considering that I was able to sell a favor to the mermaid, it would be quite a plus for me if I could return the Sea God’s sacred treasure that I couldn’t keep with a guarantee of its safety.
“Forgive me.”
Her Majesty the Queen, perhaps soothed by her tears, bows her head with slightly embarrassed cheeks. It’s a destructive force that seems to shoot through my heart.
“No, don’t worry about it. Well, since that’s the case, let’s discuss various things.”
“Yes. As for the contract, we will not misuse the sacred treasure given to us by Sea God-sama, so we are fine with even the strictest contract. I ask for your cooperation.”
As long as the contract is not too strict, it will probably be accepted. Even if the contract isn’t very strict, it’s almost an idea, so it’s not good to leave it up to me. There’s still time to return the Sea God’s sacred treasure, so let’s all talk about it and decide the details of the contract.
“Oh, I will definitely return the Sea God’s sacred treasure, but it will take a long time. To prove that I will definitely return it, shall we make a contract with the God of Commerce-sama?”
I would feel uncomfortable if it was just a verbal agreement. Besides, it would be better for me to make a contract as well so that I would be deterred in case the devil gets the better of me and I don’t want to return the sacred treasure. If I start saying that I don’t want to return the sacred treasure, then my character will surely change. That’s not a good thing.
“No, we don’t need any proof to doubt Wataru-sama, who has a close relationship with Creator God-sama.
“As I said before, I don’t have a deep relationship with the Creator God-sama, and I myself am not such a trustworthy person.”
“That is not true. An ordinary person would never even think of returning the sacred treasure. Both Creator God-sama and Sea God-sama see through such a good heart of Wataru-sama!”
“…Thank you?”
I felt very uncomfortable with Her Majesty the Queen’s words, and my thank you became a question. Well, I am confident that she can see through a bad heart, not a good heart. Phew. I just thought it would be better if I could safely let go of the dangerous stuff, so I feel bad about being praised for it.
I didn’t know that it’s a lot of pressure to be trusted for nothing. I don’t think it’s good for the queen of a country to be like that, but it seems that Creator God-sama and Sea God-sama are so important to her that it’s outrageous for her to doubt God’s messengers. If she knew about the conversation between me and Creator God-sama, I have a feeling she would have asked me to sign a contract.
Come to think of it, the way she calls me “Wataru-sama” has taken root. I thought it would be wrong to ask her to stop calling me “Wataru-sama” after I talked about Creator God-sama, so I let it go, but I will correct it after things have calmed down a bit.
“Speaking of which, Wataru-sama. May I ask what you plan to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure for?”
It’s only natural that she would be interested after hearing that I’m planning to use it. I don’t think Her Majesty would reveal it, but it’s a delicate matter, so let’s just give a simple explanation.
“The details are secret, but I am thinking of manipulating the ocean currents on a certain island to make it impossible to invade by ship.”
“An island impossible to invade by ship? For a race like ours, threatened by human supremacy, that would be a dream island.”
The essence of what I was trying to do was spot on. Can Her Majesty the Mermaid Queen read minds?
“Wataru-sama. I will not ask too deeply, but if there is anything we mermaids can help you with, please feel free to contact us at any time. If it involves the sea, there must be something we can help you with.”
While I was perplexed that she seemed to have seen through my inner thoughts, Her Majesty the Queen continued to speak.
Hmm… if I may say so… she’s making me a very grateful proposal, isn’t she? The Dark Elf Island would be completely isolated if the island’s ocean currents were manipulated by the Sea God’s sacred treasure.
If I can open a gap in the ocean that only mermaids can pass through, I can prevent the dark elves from being completely isolated. And if a connection is made with the mermaids, even if I disappear, there will still be someone who can use the Sea God’s sacred treasure.
The chances of the mermaids betraying me are not zero, but they seem to feel quite indebted to me, and I have the prestige of being acquainted with the Sea God-sama and the Creator God-sama. It’s such a good deal that I can move into a popular property with no deposit, no key money, and cheap rent. When I looked at Felicia, her face lit up as if she felt the same way I did.
“Master. Having someone you can trust is very important, and I’m sure my father would be pleased.”
Felicia, who is reserved and rarely speaks her opinions in situations like this, even puts them into words.
Normally, I should probably consult with the village chief on Dark Elf Island before proceeding, but if the terms are so favorable, I’ll let the conversation proceed on its own.
“I see. In that case, I think I can help you. First, shall I send a reliable mermaid?”
When I explained the situation on the Dark Elf Island, she promised to cooperate without hesitation.
“I appreciate it, but isn’t this inconvenient?”
“It would be of great benefit to our country if we could deepen our relationship with Wataru-sama.”
I see. If it’s a positive thing for the mermaids, I’m fine with it. I’ve been recognized by Her Majesty the Queen of the Mermaid Kingdom as a person who can benefit the country. Father and Mother on Earth, I have become a BIG man. Will you be happy?