Divine Protection of Many Gods - Chapter 72

Chapter 72

The feud between the goblins was considerably settled thanks to the trouble after the baseball game.

It seemed to be big to see that Lalu caught Ruby’s shot during the game.

It was also good that he virtually took command in the subsequent battle.

If anything, the problem is the coaches not the players.

“No matter how you think about it, that would have been a win here!?” (Frey)

“Since Minotaro didn’t step on the home base, it is recognized as a tie.” (Amy)

Why do we have trouble like this you ask? Well these two people seemed to have apparently made a bet.

I don’t understand the contents since those two are keeping their mouths shut, but none of them are giving in.

There was no helping it, so I decided to take refuge in town by myself.

When I went to the Adventurer Guild to kill time there was the demon king Yuuki again.

“Sup, senpai.” (Yuuki)

“Are you free?” (Hibiki)

Nonetheless, there is also a topic that can only be spoken to with this fellow.

When I was chattering away while checking the request board, it seems that the Alchemist Guild is still recruiting adventurers.

“The return of the adventurers who went to Brett seems to be poor.” (Hibiki)

“Right now, they’re busy wit’ the reconstruction after the massive battle, since the top ranks of the defeated will not say, but it’s seems to be a good time to earn money, yeah?” (Yuuki)

When talk about such things as work was happening, Sai who is a jobless came over with Yakuu.

“Sorry, Hibiki. I haven’t found work yet.” (Sai)

He looked awfully depressed.

Yakuu also joined in and lowered her head.

“Woah. Senpai havin’ some little girl apologize t’him, such a devilish brute.” (Yuuki)

I smack demon king Yuuki and answered Sai that I didn’t mind it. I don’t have any problem if I have him pay the one month interest.

However, if it’s true that Sai is able to do anything, is he something like a jack-of-all-trades?

Then, I suddenly hit upon a new business.

I feel like it should be fine with these members right?

“Sai, will you work if I said that I want to employ you?” (Hibiki)

“But, for you to look after us to that extent.” (Sai)

“I asked because it is you. If you like I can also offer you a place to stay.…But it may smell a little like goblins.” (Hibiki)

I subsequently explained the business contents to Sai and also to the demon king Yuuki.

After the talk ended, I returned to the goblins village at once.

I leave Yakuu to Latia and Ayla, then call for Amy.

I was surprised that they are still fighting.

I finish the preparations in the village and immediately return to town again.

“Welcome, Hibiki-kun. I heard that you wanted to talk?” (Frank)

The place we went to is the Alchemist Guild.

My purpose for approaching Frank is to talk of a business offer.

“Frank-san, have guards for the trading caravan to Brett been found?” (Hibiki)

*Haaa* Frank sighed deeply.

“It is completely worthless. There are almost no returnees from Brett as I had hoped.” (Frank)

I took a victory pose in my mind from the expected answer.

“If that’s the case, shall I prepare the escort?” (Hibiki)

“Can you do it!?” (Frank)

“Yes.” (Hibiki)

I spoke of the conditions for the guards to Frank.

Most of the escorts are monsters, not humans.

Apart from that it will function as a normal service, half is paid in advance and the rest is paid when the work is done.

I leave it to them to choose the route.

Though Frank was surprised that the bodyguards were monsters, he was convinced when I said that they were accustomed to handling the white porcelain ware.

Since goblins can’t negotiate and communicate with humans, I left it to Sai.

In other words, the supervisor.

“Is that man with a gauntlet on one arm the supervisor of the escort?” (Frank)

In exchange for Sai being the supervisor, I handed him an artificial arm. It’s outward appearance surely looks like a gauntlet. (Pengu: Lend me a hand)

Originally, I had Amy make it for Sai, it was made with 【Mental Force Magic】 and charged with a demon ore.

Called the Artificial Arm of Honor +4

Since it manipulates fire it is a honorable fire… (Pengu: not sure) (Darknari: this is a word pun, manipulate(操る) has the character for honor(操))

Is it honorable if I manipulate it with mental force magic? It seems to be treated as an accessory and not a weapon. (Darknari: another pun, mental force magic(操力魔法) also has the 操 character)

In the same way as an antique articulated figurine, all of the finger joints in the artificial arm are made to be movable and is just moved with mental force magic.

If the mental force magic wears out, I can put the demon ore newly charged with mental force magic into the indentation inside the arm.

The mental force magic also restores it from being chipped or deformed and can return it to its original shape to a certain extent.

When the fitting was over, I repeatedly check the arm’s movement and sensing ability.

“However, is it alright? Should I receive such a good thing?” (Sai)

“That is also a loan. Your younger sister is a hostage until the money can be prepared. Of course, I will have you work under me.” (Hibiki)

“Sorry about everything.” (Sai)

“You are a strange one, don’t thank me for holding your younger sister hostage.” (Hibiki)

“Senpai, seriously, tsundere.” (Yuuki)

Demon king Yuuki is unexpectedly useful with this escort duty.

He will inform them the safe route in the forest before the departure.

“Please don’ depend on it too much in the end since it’s a conjecture.” (Yuuki)

I thought he would get more carried away but he is unexpectedly quite modest.

The contract with Frank ended smoothly, and in this way the adventurer party [Goblin Transport] started up.

Most likely, since the party members have one person, Sai, with the rest being goblins, it would be organized with Minotaro in some cases.

So we decided to celebrate in advance the success of the new money-making scheme.

“S-senpai. Are ya serious here?” (Yuuki)

“Hibiki, as expected isn’t it risky here?” (Sai)

“It is alright, it’s not so expensive as it is a shop I’ve heard from an uncle I’m acquainted with, there also seems to be a lot of….. pretty girls.” (Hibiki) (Pengu: he’s talking about a hooker shop) (Darknari: in this case it’s more of a host club)

So, the pre-celebration store I chose where I can happily talk with a pretty lady and drink liquor, is a so called [Cabaret Club]. (Pengu: Yes yes “Talk”) (Darknari: it’s not a brothel)

It is a healthy shop where nothing is done in the end unlike the Cat & Dog store from before. The two continued to hesitate when they heard the reason.

“I-I’m not nervous particularly. I was just a bit puzzled ‘cause I haven’t come to this store.” (Yuuki)

“What will I say if this leaks out to Y-Yakuu…” (Sai)

I soothed those two people and entered the shop. We were lead to a seat immediately and listened to the drink menu.

Yuuki tries to sit next to me, so I made him sit opposite of me.

“Bastard, what are you doing being side-by-side? The girls can’t sit down.” (Hibiki)

“I-I know dat. I was only testin’ senpai a bit~” (Yuuki)

Since even if we sit down those two would be panicking, rushing to choose a drink, so I ordered three drinks of the liquor that I was made to drink by the uncle from before.

“S-senpai. You are accustomed to this.” (Yuuki)

“That’s so? Didn’t I just say the name of a liquor?” (Hibiki)

“This is my first time visiting such a shop. I am tense.” (Sai)

“It is surprising that it is Sai’s first time.” (Hibiki)

“I was desperate to make a living. Also, it’s been a long time since I drank alcohol.” (Sai)

The girls came with the liquor. A slender woman of 20 years with long hair sits down next to me.

She wore a dress which emphasized her body line with somewhat more exposure. Hm, she’s a beauty.

The short haired girl with a cute smile sits down next to Yuuki. She is a friendly girl who seems to be easy to talk to even for the tense Yuuki.

A woman with a big chest sit down next to Sai. She is probably the oldest among them.

However, she is by no means old, but a bewitching beautiful woman with the feeling of maturity.

“Nice to meet you, I am Luna.” (Luna)

“I am Sherry.” (Sherry)

“I am Violet.” (Violet)

The self introduction ended and everyone talked freely. Luna was the type to talk more than her appearance suggested.

“Onii-san, you are an adventurer?” (Luna)

“You can tell?” (Hibiki)

“I can tell~, your eyes are somehow different.” (Luna)

The conversation continued with such a feeling.

“Like, I, said, I’m the demon king!!” (Yuuki)

“Kyahaha, onii-san. You are interesting~” (Sherry)

Apparently, Yuuki’s tension came loose and he seems to be enjoying himself.

However, isn’t that demon king remark bad? I thought so and looked around, but nobody minded it.

If I listen afterwards, there seems to be plenty of guys in the store saying that they are the hero.

“You look quite strong.” (Violet)

Violet trails her fingers over Sai’s chest.

“Ah, ahh, that’s because I train.” (Sai) (Pengu: It’s super effective for virgin -speaking on behalf of RTD staff)

“Hmm. Hey, I wonder if that one is great too?” (Violet)

“Th-that one?” (Sai)

“Yes, that one.” (Violet)

Sai seems to also be enjoying himself. He is emptying the liquor.

The evening has only just begun. I’ll enjoy myself, too.

The next day dawns, I woke up to a strange queer cry that day.

“Ugyouooo—” (Yuuki)

The identity of the queer cry was Yuuki. Apparently, he seems to have a recollection of last night.

He seems to have recalled it when he woke up.

“S-senpai!? Can we both fo’get what happened y-yesterday!?” (Yuuki)

“What? Wasn’t it fun?” (Hibiki)

“No, it was real fun!! Will we be comin’ again soon!?” (Yuuki)

It seems that he likes it.

First of all I, lock away the black history in my chest as I was told. Perhaps, it might become an instant death magic for the demon king.

“H-Hibiki!? It’s about yesterday!?” (Sai)

Another person who owns a black history seems to have appeared.

He was relieved when I answered the same way I did with Yuuki.