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Chapter 244 – I’m Back
“This should be enough for a while!”
“Thanks, Loki!”
“I’m sorry for all the trouble.”
After spending the night, the three of us went on a shopping spree in Malta to experiment with Spatial Magic storage and help them get used to humans.
By the middle of the trip, they had gotten the hang of it, asking for sleeping bag-like blankets and small cooking utensils.
I bought everything I thought might be necessary, including food and extra clothes. Since they might have to stay in this cave for a while, though, it won’t go to waste.
“Zeo, can you store this small bottle using your Spatial Magic?”
“Sure.”
“……How is it? I guess you can’t tell right away.”
“Yeah, we’ll need to wait at least half a day to see how it goes.”
Hmm.
What I gave him was some of my blood in a small potion bottle.
I heard that time doesn’t pass in subspace, so I thought Zeo would be able to keep it fresh.
His magical power is low, but not zero. If a small amount can be offset by natural recovery, it shouldn’t disappear while he’s sleeping.
“I don’t think it will consume much magical power at this level. If it’s only about ten small bottles, it’s not a big deal if they disappear. We’ll just have to experiment. If you fall into a permanent sleep state again, I’ll wake you up.”
“Understood. I’ll drink one bottle a day as planned and measure the daily intake.”
“Okay, Carla, please don’t suck the blood of random people.”
“It’s okay! I feel great, and I’m fine with just drinking the blood of monsters and animals, even if it’s inefficient!”
“Oh, and… I found this, but I’ll leave it here.”
“You can take it if you need it.”
“Yeah, sure. It was used to protect my master while he slept, but he’s awake now, so I don’t need it.”
“Well, I don’t have any use for it right now either. Maybe when I decide on a permanent base, though.”
“I see.”
“Got it!”
The two looked satisfied.
We spent the night in the human town without any major incidents and bought supplies for the cave, which had been empty until now.
I also have some blood for Zeo, so there shouldn’t be any major concerns for the time being.
Once I decide on a base, we’ll move there.
Neither of them has a particular desire to live anywhere in particular, so they’ll continue living a semi-self-sufficient life as they are now, in an even less noticeable place.
Maybe someday more people will join our base.
I explained it that way, but I still feel uneasy about the base.
“…Just to confirm one last time, are you sure you want me to leave it up to you? You can’t easily change your mind later, you know?”
“Then somewhere where I can drink plenty of blood…”
“No problem. You’ve supported our lives by sharing your blood with us, even though we don’t have money. At this point, we’re not companions; we’re just a burden. It would be foolish to be selfish despite that. Isn’t that right, Carla?”
“Yes, Master! You’re right!”
“So do whatever you want, Loki. We can stay here or move if we need to. We’ll do what we can while we wait for my powers to return.”
“I-I’ll do it too!”
If he says so, then I guess it’s okay.
That’s right; it’s okay. I’m the one who decided to trust and believe in my companions first.
“I understand! I’ll come check on you tomorrow. After that, I’ll set out on a journey to find a proper base, so wait for me!”‘
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And so my journey resumed.
From here on, though, it’s not really a journey.
Once the mapping is complete, all I have to do is specify the location.
When I’m alone, I can watch the sky to ensure my safety and avoid being seen as I descend into town.
My destination is the royal capital of Falmenta.
Now that I’m alone, I can’t help but pump my fist in excitement over this godlike skill that stands out from the rest.
“Hah… This is the best.”
As I muttered to myself, I descended to the front gate of the royal palace. A familiar gatekeeper, whom I had met many times before, called out to me.
“Whoa! …Oh, it’s you, Loki-dono. You’ve become quite fierce since I last saw you.”
“Fufufu, I know, right? This armor was made from materials I got from a B-rank hunting ground. Is equipment like this available in Lagreath, too?”
“I’m not sure about that. We soldiers always use the equipment we’re issued.”
“Ah, that’s true.”
So, only materials such as leather are brought in, and the craftsmen here make the equipment?
Or are the finished products brought in? It’s not like coffee beans, which you can just transport as they are. With that thought in mind, I headed straight for the old lady’s room.
At first, I was struck by how shiny the walls were. But it’s scary how you get used to things.
“Excuse me.”
I knocked and waited for a response, but hmm…
The old lady who always seems to have nothing to do isn’t here.
I asked a maid who happened to be passing by, and it turns out that she is at the training ground in the outskirts today for a training exercise with the court mages.
What’s more, she’s staying for five days, and she just left yesterday, so she won’t be back for a while.
Even the old lady has work to do…
“Is there anyone here who goes by the name Altrico-san? The old lady, I mean, Neival-sama, said she would be filling in for me while she was away. I believe she is the librarian.”
“Yes, Rico-san is always in the palace. Let me show you the way.”
Drag, drag.
I didn’t expect the old lady to be absent, so I followed the maid, dragging two leather bags filled with gold coins.
If I put them away now, they’ll be gone…
Like Flight, I’ll probably end up spending them without caring what people think, but I’ll try to hold off for as long as I can.
“This way.”
The room I was led to was across from the library I had visited before.
When the maid knocked, a cheerful voice replied, and she opened the door to reveal three women writing with pens.
“Oh, it’s Enny!”
“Oh, it’s Loki! You’re wearing a cool outfit!”
Even the noisy great-grandchildren were there.
Come to think of it, I think the old lady said she would let her study by copying manuscripts. .. Yeah, it’s great that she can study and earn money at the same time.
I thanked the maid as she left and looked at the other women to see which one was Altrico-san. But…
(T-that one is so tall and the other one is… blue?)
The two women sitting next to Enny were somewhat unusual.
One was a woman wearing glasses with her back hunched over. She was still silently moving her hands and was taller than I, even while sitting down.
The other was clearly a child: a girl with slightly bluish skin who was trembling as she stared at me.
Their hair and eye colors varied greatly, but their skin color was unusual for humans. This was a pattern I had never seen before.
—Mind’s Eye—
(Huh…)
I exhaled softly, trying not to be rude, and opened my mouth.
“I’m here to buy some books. Is Altrico-san here?”
“”…””
“Hey, Rico-san! Someone’s calling you!”
“Eehhh!?”
As Enny waited for the right moment to poke her in the side during an ink refill, the woman with glasses jumped up and let out a strange cry.
I see. So it’s the tall woman in the middle after all.
“Oh, I’m sorry. I was concentrating and didn’t notice. Um, you want to buy copies of the book, right?”
“Yes, I want to buy as many as I can.”
As I said this and held out the leather bag I was carrying, Enny looked startled and began to fuss.
“Wow! Is that all money!?”
“Eh…”
“Yes, it is. But I’m worried it’s not enough.”
According to my status screen, I currently have 97,598,200 Beeke.
Depending on the number and thickness of the books, this may not be enough, and I’ll have to go to the Hunter Guild again.
“I’ll bring the finished books, so please wait a moment.”
Altrico-san said this while slowly standing up and then disappeared through the back door.
She was so tall that I had never seen anyone that tall, not even on Earth.
I thought the gorilla mayor was tall, but Altrico-san was easily over two meters tall—almost beyond the bounds of human size.
“Loki is so normal! It’s boring!”
“E-Enny-chan… I’m sure it’s better this way…”
“Eh, Rico-san said it’s okay! And Kayra! I told you not to add ‘-chan’ when talking to your friends!”
“Ugh, I’m sorry. I can’t seem to break the habit.”
“Everyone, be quiet. You have to concentrate on your work, or Obaa-sama will spank you later.”
“”…””
After that, since this was the workroom, I moved to the reception room and stared straight at Altrico-san’s big butt.
There, I was handed seven books of varying thicknesses.
Last time, two books (one bonus) cost 33 million Beeke.
Looking at the pile, I felt it wasn’t enough.
Three people working on this is excessive.
“H-how much is the total?”
“Um, I heard from Obaa-sama that it’s 119 million Beeke for seven books. Is that okay?”
“Guh… Yes. I don’t have that much on hand, but I can withdraw it from the Hunter’s Guild. Oh, and if possible, could you sell me a piece of parchment? I need it for the next map.”
“One piece is fine… I’ll get it ready, so I’ll be waiting for the money.”
I don’t think she meant any harm.
Still, I felt resentful toward Altrico-san, who answered with a big smile. I dashed to the nearest Hunter’s Guild with tears in my eyes.
I withdrew the necessary funds and gave them to Enny and the blue girl named Kayra, who were working.
The maids who had some free time joined in, and everyone counted the money together. This confirmed how money was exchanged in this world. The transaction was completed without incident.
I’m really glad I left my money in the guild deposit in the royal capital.
“Thank you very much. I’ll work hard and save up more money.”
“Thank you as well. You’re truly amazing despite being from another world. To be honest, I thought you’d want to keep a few copies for yourself.”
“No, no. Even I thought about it, given the price, but… I figured I’d end up buying them sooner or later anyway.”
It wasn’t just because I wanted to read the finished books sooner.
Thanks to Spatial Magic, I have a giant wallet, so I no longer need to deposit money at the guild.
Today, I withdrew not only the remaining funds but also as much as the guild could handle.
It wasn’t the full amount, but with one or two more withdrawals, I should have it all.
Once that’s done, I’ll have a letter made and use it to get my achievements recognized at the A-rank hunting ground in Freyville.
Counting the money took quite a bit of time, so it’s probably getting dark outside by now.
I told them to give my regards to the old lady. Then, I stopped by the commercial guild before heading to my next destination.
I couldn’t peek at Altrico-san’s skills, but…
Even though it’s only level 1, why is a child with the Underwater Breathing skill involved in book production?
I’ll ask the old lady why there are two such unusual people here when she’s around.
More importantly, I can finally say these words:
“I’m back, Bezart.”
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