Chapter 176
Chapter 176 - Let's Decide Our Itinerary
◎ Capital City Deer South, Adventurers Guild Office, Guildmaster's Room
「This is a book by the Helkut noble named Yoshiaki Oiro . It describes the ecology of Slimes . This book's investigation into Slimes is probably historically unprecedented . Ah, I can't stop my heart's pounding every time I turn a page . 」
So saying, Guildmaster Benzel rubbed his cheek on the item delivered by his cavalry dragon Raiel .
「 . . . . . Oh?」
It seemed Benzel was a monster enthusiast . He sought out deep knowledge about various monsters, whether by investigating himself, searching for related books, or other means .
And speaking of Kazane, she presumed the author of that book was a player based on the name Yoshiaki, but she thought she probably wouldn't have a chance to meet him because he seemed to be in a very distant country .
Currently, Kazane, Tiara, and Louise were visiting the Guildmaster's room on the second floor of the Adventurers Guild Office .
The reason they were together was because Tiara's mother Keiran had invited Kazane over, and they decided to stop by the Adventurers Guild on the way . Since Louise was also Tiara's escort, she had been freeloading with the Elmar family from the start . Yumika was staying at the Barnes residence, so it seemed Naoki was also going to stay there with Lyle and Emily .
「Black Rock Dragon steak?」
When Kazane told him about the party's upcoming plans, Benzel looked like he was going to drool as he spoke . Only a truly limited number of people would be able to eat that class of dragon steak . The price was also a problem, but that wasn't the reason . Therefore, it was only natural that the gourmet and monster enthusiast Benzel had an envious face . Looking at that situation,
(Oh, perhaps using it for Dragon Burial Soil was too hasty?)
Kazane had that thought, although it was too late . Some of the Black Rock Dragon meat was sold, but most of it was turned into Dragon Burial Soil . Although it would undoubtedly make the highest quality Dragon Burial Soil, so it couldn't be called a failure, considering the future prospects .
「Would it be hopeless to ask if I could also eat some if I pay the market price?」
Kazane groaned after Benzel's question . Truthfully, she had saved a splendid amount for eating, so there was enough . Kazane knew that for certain, since she had switched to Crystallization preservation for the mass of meat in the Mysterious Freezer Bag and stored it in the Mysterious Warehouse after she learned the ability . But selling it was another story .
「Umm . Louise-san, what should we do?」
Kazane left the judgment to her oldest companion . Louise made a wry smile and answered .
「Well, we should check with everyone first, but it should be fine if there are no dissenting opinions, right?」
Benzel delightedly clapped his hands after those words . Then Louise threw a question at the merry Benzel .
「You said market price, but do you know what it is right now?」
「Yes . Let's see . . . it's about this much . 」
So saying, Benzel smoothly wrote the amount on a piece of paper, and Louise was shocked by the sum . This is… this is . . . Louise thought as she saw the sum that was a digit higher than she expected .
「Why is it so expensive!?」
Louise shrieked, and Benzel replied with a bitter expression .
「The price rose . Only recently, though . 」
Benzel said . The swelling demand for Dragon Burial Soil in Minshiana and Tsuvara had led to a sudden rise in the price of dragon meat in Hyvern, since they traded with Minshiana . And the price of Black Rock Dragon class meat had reached a dreadful sum .
「You want to eat it even though you will have to pay that amount?」
Louise asked with a dumbfounded expression, and Benzel strongly nodded .
「Of course . It's precisely because it's so expensive and rare that I would want to eat it, right?」
Kazane understood that feeling . When she saw that a game she wasn't interested in buying when it was released was sold out, she immediately wanted it . It was the reason for sudden price jumps in internet auctions .
「If that's the case, Benzel-san will be going to Dolmu City with us, right?」
「Yes . I was going to go with you to the dragon village anyway, since even without the dragon meat matter, me and Raiel would absolutely go together . 」
Benzel said after Kazane's question .
「The East Dragon Village Zegan is east of Dolmu City, past the Morogo Mountains in the Konron Mountains . 」
Apparently Kazane and the others would have to backtrack along the route they had already traveled .
「If I remember right, there is a barrier around the Konron Mountains, isn't there? So is Raiel coming to lift it?」
「That's right . 」
So saying, Benzel took a map out of his desk and spread it to show them the route .
Their route from Deer South would go through Dolmu City, Dongol City, Olboa City (where Lyle and Emily had been based until recently), Param City, Deidona City, and finally Drums City at the foot of the Konron Mountains . Although there were other villages and cities along the way, they would be able to reach each city within a day considering Hippomaru-kun's movement speed, and Louise said they were probably the best places to stop .
By the way, it seemed there were hot springs at the three cities after Olboa City, and Louise surely was aiming for that when she decided the route, but since Kazane was also a hot spring lover, she was in complete agreement .
After that, Kazane and the others headed towards the Elmar residence as planned .
Furthermore, an elderly man in her neighborhood had once said「Kazane-chan is truly a devilish woman]to refer to her as an Elderly Killer, and she was excessively doted on by Tiara's grandfather, Maisen .
Then the next day, Kazane headed to the Barnes residence . That was due to her plans to go to the university with Emily, and there was also the promise to replenish the Dragon Spirit in Yumika's bangle .
◎ Capital City Deer South, Barnes Dojo
The Barnes Dojo, which was built next to the Barnes residence, had a considerably old history as a spear dojo in Hyvern . The current archduke was also from this dojo, and Jinrai apparently came from the countryside to go to this dojo .
「Yo, Yumika-san . 」
「「「「Yo!!」」」」
Sweltering voices resounded from the entrance of the dojo . It was because the lone woman currently at the dojo, the favorite pupil of the Fang Spear Soldier, had arrived .
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