Read Novel Full Vol 14 Chapter 1
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Chapter 1 – Push or Don’t Push, Push
The invitation to the dark elves went well? …And the construction of the Mermaid Village is going well. And even though it is a punishment, Romano-san has also started to make a map, and I think the Dark Elf Island will develop well. So, I think it’s time for me to leave Dark Elf Island. I have a lot of things to do.
“I’m thinking of leaving Dark Elf Island soon, but there’s a problem.”
In a room on the Chris, I, Ines, Felicia, and Girasole start the meeting. I’m the first to suggest a topic.
“Yes!”
Ines raises her hand immediately. So far, we’ve been discussing things in a casual way, but when did she learn to raise her hand?
…Oh, that reminds me, she recently watched an anime about school, so that’s where she learned it. Well, it’s not a bad idea to raise your hand, so I’ll do it.
“Okay, Ines.”
“I think the problem is that I don’t have much pocket money!”
I rode along and lost her.
“Pocket money, you say? Even if I don’t give it regularly, I give a lot when something happens, don’t I?”
“But it’s not enough.”
Not enough? I’ve even given you some gold coins…
“Felicia, isn’t your allowance enough?”
I confirmed this with Felicia, to whom I gave the same amount. If Felicia says it’s not enough, then it’s not enough. I have that much confidence in Felicia.
“I have received more than enough.”
Felicia told me with a worried look on her face.
It is true. It’s a millions of yen allowance, so once you give it to someone, it should last a year. I also give her silver coins quite often, so there’s no reason why it wouldn’t be enough.
I mean, in addition to rent, food, and utilities, candy and alcohol are free except for a few high-end items, and I don’t understand why it wouldn’t be enough if she got an office worker’s allowance.
No, I know why. Expensive alcohol and gambling. That’s how she fell into slavery, but I’m afraid she hasn’t learned her lesson at all. No, I think that’s why she fell into slavery because she still has an unlearned character.
“I refuse Ines’ request.”
“Ehh…”
Ines looks dissatisfied and sulks. I think it’s unfair that beautiful women are so attractive even when they look like this.
If she complains too much, I’ll make her keep an allowance book and submit it to Bella-san?
…There is value in not pulling out the heirloom sword. Bella-san is a powerful medicine for Ines and shouldn’t be used for this kind of thing.
“So what’s the problem?”
Alessia-san corrected the course that had shifted from the first shot at presenting the topic for discussion. As expected from the leader of the A-ranked adventuring party, Girasole.
It might be good to dig up the problem in the form of a quiz, but this trend is likely to lead to the submission of a strange topic of discussion, so let’s talk about it honestly.
“The Chris is being used by mermaids. The village is not finished yet, so we have to leave Chris behind.”
Everyone looked at me as if to say, “Oh, now that you mentioned it, yes, that’s right.” They seemed to understand.
I’m sure Princess Annemarie and the others wouldn’t complain if they lived in tents like the dark elves, but that doesn’t mean the mermaid royalty should live in tents.
“But if we travel on the Fortress or the Stronghold, there won’t be any problems, will there?”
Dorothea-san calmly gives me her opinion. She is a cool brown beauty and behaves like a co-leader, but the fact that Beni-chan is twitching on her head makes it even more relaxing.
“I like the ferry too. I like Vikings, too.” [T/n: Viking all-you-can-eat buffet.]
Every day on the Chris is like a buffet, and Carla-san seems to like the food on the ferry as well.
I’m glad because I like the food on the ferry too.
No, no, no. That’s not what I meant. I guess I shouldn’t have called it a problem at all.
Well, there is the problem that I have one less summoning slot by leaving Chris, but that’s not a big deal.
It’s a little inconvenient, but it wasn’t a problem when I went to buy construction materials, and by the time I picked up Bella-san and the others and came back, the mermaid village would be ready to live in, so I just have to put up with a little inconvenience.
“I’m sorry. I was wrong to call it a problem. Well, we’re going on another trip, and I wanted to discuss the possibility of buying a new luxury liner while we’re on this one.”
The beauties’ curiosity exploded.
What kind of ship is it, what facilities does it have, are there differences in beauty treatments, what are the rooms like? Are there crane games? What about alcohol? Restaurants? What about the casino? The questions never stop.
But I’m happy to be surrounded by beautiful women. I feel somehow irresistible.
It would have been great if Felicia, Dorothea-san, Marina-san, and Ilma-san had come to me, too, but they looked at me with calm faces.
Normally, Claretta-san would be the type to be on this side as well, but she seemed to want to know if there was a crane game. She still wants to collect stuffed animals.
“We’ll discuss what kind of ship to buy.”
After enjoying the situation of being harassed by beautiful women for a while and telling them my original purpose, the beautiful women naturally moved away from me. It was very sad.
Well, their eyes are sparkling with curiosity, so there will be more opportunities for them to come up to me. In particular, there would be a great chance if I showed them the screen for purchasing the ship.
“But Wataru. Are you sure about the contract with the God of Commerce-sama? You haven’t finished recycling the money you’ve spent so far, have you?”
When the commotion dies down, Ilma-san calmly addresses the issue. It is true that promises to the God of Commerce-sama are important.
“Yes, in the future, I plan to use the funds for land development in the Aquamarine Kingdom, but I still don’t think I’ll be able to spend it all.”
I’ve spent a lot of money on the mental health facilities I’m having the countries build, but since I’ve given them a lot, there’s no need for more loans for the time being. I’m also a little afraid to pile on more charity expenses here.
“Then why did you decide to buy a ship? Wataru seemed to be happy enough with your current situation, so it’s a bit strange.”
Ilma-san was aggressive with her words. This person has a devilish charm that attracts men, but the problem is that she’s a surprisingly sensible person. If you want to be aggressive, I would prefer you to be aggressive with your devilish charm, not with your words.
However, I can understand Ilma-san’s doubts. Normally, I, a small-minded person, would not take an action that would further increase the expenses of the charity. I mean, I had no further intention of buying the ship. Until that conversation…
“Wataru-kun, do you still intend to buy a luxury liner?”
“Eh, a luxury liner? I have the Castle and the Chris, and I’m satisfied with them so far, so I have no plans to buy one.”
“I see. So that’s it? You are happy with them, huh? I see.”
“Uh, Creator God-sama, what’s with that meaningful smile? Is there more to come regarding Ship Summoning? The skill level is only up to 5, isn’t it?”
“Huh? I wonder…”
This is the conversation we had when I invited Creator God-sama as a priority. After that, I asked many more questions about the possibility of Ship Summoning, but they were all dismissed.
The next day, I asked God of Light-sama and the others, but they looked worried and said they couldn’t tell me. I think Creator God-sama was probably involved.
When I first came to this world, I collected information about skills that had no levels and skills that had levels. And it said that level 5 was the highest.
I asked Ines, Felicia, Alessia-san, and others, but they said they had never heard of level 6. Well, it was also written in the material that 5 is the god class, so it was natural.
However, I am very curious about the meaningful conversation with Creator God-sama.
I feel like I am being deceived nine times out of ten. I think there is a strong possibility that Creator God-sama wants to play with different ships and try to get me to buy another luxury liner.
Generally speaking, if there is more to the story, Creator God-sama’s character would tell me more specifically. He was very specific when we first met.
So I think it’s a trap. I understand that if I complain about it after I buy it, there is a high possibility that he will get away with saying, “I didn’t say that.”
But I can’t help but be curious when someone suggests the possibility. It’s like there’s always a button in front of me that I’m not supposed to push or a treasure chest in front of me that I’m not supposed to open.
I know. I know I shouldn’t push it, and I shouldn’t open it. But I want to push it, and I want to open it.
So, I gave in to the temptation.
I made excuses to myself that it would be okay because I would have a longer life with higher levels.
“Haha, well, I didn’t intend to, but since one of the two luxury liners is always available for rent, I thought it would be nice to have at least one more.”
Although I thought it would be a good idea to say that I had been seduced by Creator God-sama, I tried to cover it up, but Ilma-san’s suspicious look didn’t stop there.
But it’s okay. If I buy a ship and the level doesn’t go up, I won’t be fooled anymore. I don’t think I’ll try another one, thinking that the reason it didn’t level up might be because I didn’t have enough experience.
“Yes, Master is right. It’s more fun to have at least one more ship. Don’t worry. We can handle a deal with the God of Commerce-sama, since we’re with you!”
Ines gave me the thumbs up, but I felt very uneasy. Is it okay to have the same attitude as a slave who demands an increase in her allowance?
“Well, if Wataru agrees, then it’s okay. If something happens, we’ll help you, of course. Right, everyone?”
Alessia-san, perhaps understanding my sudden uneasiness, asked for everyone’s cooperation.
I’m a little nervous because Alessia-san is also a casino friend of Ines’, and they share a similar personality, but when the other members of Girasole nodded their heads, I felt a little relieved.
Besides, this is a great opportunity.
Even if Alessia-san and the others consider leaving me, I will be able to cry and cling to them, saying that they said they would cooperate with me until I spent all my charity money.
Well, it would be hard to escape the lure of our current blessed environment, so it’s just an insurance policy.
Even now, the feeling that I am being deceived by the Creator God-sama remains rather than being erased, but that’s the way it is, so let’s just have fun choosing a ship with the beautiful women for now.