154 Episode 47: Encounters And Unexpected Reunions
"Yes, from daily enrichment to entertainment. We promise you a satisfactory range of products."
He named himself Henry Berrier, is he in a place like mid thirties? Scorched tea hair, yomogi-colored eyes, slightly skinny stature. The face is calm, somewhere adorable and approachable.
The hand I shook my hand with was on a scab, the hand of someone who was keen to work. That's raising my liking. Then enthusiasm is swinging like a flame in my eyes. He seemed like someone who looked calm and had a hot side.
The Berrier Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber of Commerce chosen by Emperor Lukeheim to visit at the recent Magic Birthday Festival. Wide range of products and good quality. At that point, it was the first Chamber of Commerce to attract, but it was decided that it was the last push to achieve an outstanding track record at the Magic Birthday Festival.
Now the Belier Chamber of Commerce will be named even as a chamber of commerce for the royal family. At the same time that you can expect a lot, that's how much attention you get. I think the pressure is enormous.
However, I would like to keep an eye on the future as there are styles that this Henry is likely to do without difficulty.
"Sister King Anisphere, is there anything we would like?
"That's right...... I wonder if you want information"
"Ho. Asked for information, not products."
Henry hammers as he strokes his jaw. I snort and overlap words too.
"Wouldn't there be some kind of demon that the Chamber of Commerce might have trouble with? Something that might affect distribution."
"Hmm. Well... as I'm sure His Royal Highness King Anisphere knows, we haven't identified any imminent major threats since the Fenrir raid on the King's capital."
"Oh."
"This and perhaps the influence of the Knights and Adventurers being able to take their magic props. Because more than usual, we have been able to make mistakes and develop new ideas."
I had naturally also heard that demonic props were now in the hands of the Knights and Adventurers and that they were more powerful in thinning and pioneering than before.
Is that an effect, most of which are smaller these days, even with stampede? It's a good thing to say that it's a peaceful time, but haven't you witnessed any demons that seem to have demonic stones?
"If you want information about demons, you must still be an Adventurer's Guild. Since we will receive reports of damage and discovery, I think we may have discovered it earlier. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to ask you."
"Yeah, I was going to ask the Adventurer Guild branch after this. If the Chamber of Commerce doesn't seem to be in trouble, that's fine."
"Yes.... well, I don't know if I can satisfy Her Royal Highness King Anisphere with the information, but I'm just a little concerned"
"What do you care?
I leaned my neck against Henry, who turned away from a calm expression and gave me a strange look.
"It's not like this is causing a lot of damage... you know how the development of the southeastern region, which was unexplored, has flourished lately?
"Yeah, sure."
In order to obtain spiritual stones with increased demand, the exploration of mining sites is in a hurry in the Kingdom of Palletia. That's where they put their eyes on the southeastern territories.
From the Sirlatelia of the Wang capital, to the west lies the border with the Aylene Empire, to the north stands a group of mountains not treading on the forefathers, at the foot of which stands the Black Forest, which is also a major mining site.
And to the east, the mountains continue, dripping tails from the northern mountain range, with deep forests like black forests at the foot.
Compared to the Black Forest, however, there was also a distance from the Wang capital, and there was a lot of demonic damage, a territory that could only be defended thoroughly. From what I've heard, Viscount Persimon territory, Charne's home, also exists in its eastern position.
The southeast, even deeper in the east, is an undisclosed land, called the border.... It is also here that Al-Kun was executed.
So there is also the perception that the western side of the Kingdom of Palettia flourishes and the eastern side is obsolete. The flow is changing these days, too. Because that's what pioneering is all about.
"So, what's wrong with that?
"Maybe it's because it's still an undisclosed land, but they also say that there are many monsters of rare species like they've never seen before. We had a business partner who cared about that, that's all."
"... Huh?
A rare demon. Well, the environment may be different in the north and east, and it's no surprise there's a difference.
"If you want to know more, I was wondering if that's what you should hear in the Adventurers Guild."
"Thanks, I'll take a look."
"Yes, not just the product, but the information will be drilled to your satisfaction."
Floating with a brilliant sales smile, Henry offered a token of his gratitude.
After Henry and I broke up, the next thing we knew we were headed for was a branch of the Adventurer's Guild. Looks like things have already been loaded, and people are in a hurry to unload.
When I tried to speak to someone close to me to get the person in charge, I found the face I saw and I turned my eyes round.
"That, Farna?
"Ah, Master Anis! Thank you for taking the time to step in!
Farna notices me too and turns back to me with a grin.
He's long, but Farna has often bent his back out of his weak personality, but today's impression was very different.
The peach hair, which was usually unwrought and flushed, was tied and wrapped, and the ju eyes, whose fright had always appeared, were full of power.
"Why are you here? Could it be..."
"Yes! I will be working in this Adventurer Branch in the future! Hehe, from now on, thank you as Branch Manager!
"Yeah eh!? Farna is the branch manager!?"
Surprisingly, I open my eyes and raise my bare voice. That Farna is the Branch Manager!?
"Surprised?
"I'm surprised, that!
"Then it was worth the effort."
Smiling in the light, Farna looks at me with her spine stretched out. That was fresh again, too, because when I stretched my back, I had to raise my gaze a little to see Farna's face.
"Again, I wanted to work with you."
"Huh?"
"I don't think Master Anis will ever go back to being an adventurer again, but still... because you are the one I admired. I was wondering if I could go after him on my back."
"So to the Branch Manager?
"Yes, I know how it works because I, from the beginning, was also involved in the back, and I studied so that I could be Branch Manager! It was officially decided after Birthday."
Pelo, and Farna, who gave out her tongue and laughed with tea glare, was like someone else.
Farna was capable as a receptionist for the Adventurer Guild because she has a weak personality and is capable without even its faults.
It was Farna that I was getting along with something in the Adventurers Guild. You think you can install an adventurer who yells and gets tangled up, or you can take on a project where your guild will haunt your head?
Such nostalgic memories. How does it compare to Farna, who always bent her back and looked around like she was frightened?
"... well. You've done fine."
I can't believe the guild receptionist is going to be the branch manager. I'm sure that wasn't such an easy story.
On top of that, it made me laugh naturally when I thought there was Farna acting so splendidly. I want to work with you, so if you say anything, something warm comes up in my chest.
"On my own, I don't think I could, of course. But there was someone who gave me a hand. Oh, Master Anis is someone I've seen before! I'm going to greet you with me because I'm going to have you as Deputy Branch Manager!
"Someone I've met?
Guess who? and as he tilted his neck, Farna waved her hand as she stretched her big back. And when I heard the name Farna had spoken, I couldn't hide my surprise.
"Saran! Master Anis is here, please say hello!
"What!? Saran... Saran Meki!?"
The young man who was called to Farna while I was surprised, that was definitely Saran Meki.
A man of thin lines and luxury. Grey hair is stretched out and bracketed in one with a neck, and beyond the glasses are watery eyes reminiscent of calm deposition. Except for the sign of seemingly bleak luck I felt when I met him before, it was just like him.
I used to face-to-face with him who was protected by the Adventurer Guild when I was exploring information on the Spirit Contractor, but it's been since we face-to-face like this.
Unexpectedly I turned my gaze toward Navre, who was quietly standing as an escort. Navre also looks at Saran with a surprised look on his face.
"Long time no see, Sister Wang"
"Ugh, yeah. I'm surprised you're the Deputy Branch Manager?
"Yes.... Master Navre, long time no see"
"... ah, ah"
When Saran carefully bows his head, he replies as Navre was upset.
"This time, with Faluna, we will be keeping the Adventurer Guild Branch of the City of Magic. Best regards, I wanted to thank Her Royal Highness Sister Wang for all her help."
"Is that about your house? Then it's more Uffi than I am. There's no such thing as being targeted by an example nobleman anymore, is there?
Saran had given himself up to the Adventurer's Guild because of his formerly troublesome connection between his home, which was named a luxury store, and his aristocratic home, which was strongly linked to that home.
None of that gold had a title, and the president of the Meki Grand Chamber of Commerce, who was looking for power. He was a villain who had supported the establishment of orphanages and employment, but had trafficked human beings into hiding it.
However, in one case where Saran participated in Raini's divestiture, the divestiture was exchanged, and the story of son-in-law was circulated to the nobility. On top of that, the ex-fiancée's warrant says it started when she tried to buy him for money.
Since Yufi took office as queen, the solemnity of those who had dyed their hands in such criminal activity was also advanced. But it wasn't just for the country, it was for Saran. Nothing. I just happened to be face-to-face with him.
"I officially cut off from the house. So it's not Saran Meki anymore. The Alliance Commander welcomed me as an adopted son."
"To the guild chief of the king's capital? Oh, it was!
"Yes, there was a push to keep the branch with Farna."
"Well, I don't know... it's a strange edge tour"
I can't believe that Saran was adopted by the Guild Leader of the Adventurer Guild of the King's Capital, and that makes him deputy branch manager of the Adventurer Guild of the Magic City.
Saran is luxurious and thin, so alongside Farnah, Farnah is taller and feels so tiny. Looking at the two of them, Farna began to mozzle.
"Won't you tell us a little bit, if you don't mind? Well, the escort knows Saran, right?
"Oh, yeah.... Right, Navre?
"For once..."
Navre seems awkward somewhere, but he seemed to be unable to take his gaze off Saran.
Saran also has an ambiguous bitter smile, which makes them feel the complexity of their relationship. It's not something that's between looking at each other very well and having good memories.
"I'd like to talk a little bit about the future, and maybe I'll give you some time"
"Yes! Here you go, then!
We advanced our feet into the Adventurer's Guild as we elbowed Navre, who was making it seem complicated somewhere.