288-282 Cheers with object X

Although there is space in the city of Meratni itself where the amphibians can land, it was decided to land them a little further away from the city of Meratni this time as well to avoid unnecessary confusion.

However, I decided that there was no need to hide the presence of the amphibians that much either, so I landed the amphibians much closer than before.

Okay, let's get off then. But I'm still hungry...

'It was a series of games today, so we didn't have time to eat.

Come to think of it, I haven't had anything to eat since this morning.

''Let's go call the tech team and have dinner at the Adventurer's Guild, shall we?

I'll get him.

Kefin takes the initiative and raises his hand and walks out of the bridge.

'Kefin, you're spinning out of control, Nya.

Keti followed behind them.

Even the technical team is hungry, and they know that they'll be quiet once they collect the magic stones and magic tools, so there's no need to be in such a hurry.

He laughed at Kefin's loyalty.

''You're quite well-liked by other races besides the human race, aren't you?

Mr. Bazak turned his gaze towards where Kefin and Ketty had left, and his voice sounded like he was muttering to himself.

'Haha, I'm glad you feel that way. Because I consider everyone aboard this amphibian to be my friends and family.

...Are you family?

Mr. Bazak looked clearly puzzled.

'Yes. Yes, I have been caught up in a lot of things, more than once, and I have almost died. I wouldn't be alive today if it weren't for everyone who has supported me.

...I see.

Yes. Let's go then.

"I'm in the spirit crystal.

It seems that they finally finished talking to the dark spirits and Forenoir disappeared into the spirit crystals.

Estia also seemed to have returned to normal, and seemed to be approaching Alice and talking about something, so we left Alice to Estia, and after descending the amphibian with everyone else, we returned to the city of Meratoni, and we were seen getting off the amphibian exactly.

I'm sure they were very cautious when they saw the soldiers gathered at the gate, but as soon as they saw us, they let down their guard.

"Sorry for always causing you trouble.

''Really I'd like to say... but Luciel-sama is the pride of this city.

The gatekeepers all responded with smiles.

''Well, I'm sorry. But you don't have to wear a sama. I am not a great person.

'Hahaha. I can't do that. Everyone is grateful to Luciel-sama. But still, after the S-class healer and the sage, now a flying vehicle.......Luciel-sama is a constant topic of conversation.

I haven't done anything particularly gratuitous but I'm confident that I'm just unwillingly providing a variety of topics.

''Haha, sorry. Can I go through with that?

Yes, of course. Welcome back to Meratoni, Master Luciel.

Oh, yes. I'm home.

For some reason, I feel relieved when I hear those words, maybe it's because I think of this world as my home.

''Just in case, we will be escorted by those here to the Adventurer's Guild.

Well, it's not that bad, is it?

As expected, it's a bit ostentatious to be taken that far, so I don't like it.

But still, it hasn't changed since I was in the Adventurer's Guild that the destination isn't the Healer's Guild.......

''........The residents have already gathered here, so there won't be anyone trying to harm us, but it will be a struggle, right?

Nice to meet you.

I immediately withdrew my previous words and bowed to the gatekeeper.

And the words of the gatekeeper were not false.

In this world where entertainment is scarce, the impact of a flying vehicle in the sky is still too big.

Most people in this world knew that originally the Aerial Magic City Nerdal also flew in the sky, and if it was clear and the air was clear from morning to noon, one could see Nerdal flying far above.

But I was aware that this was an event from a completely different world than the one we live in.

The last time I was here, I flew in the sky, and this time, I witnessed the flying of an amphibian, so my perception has suddenly changed to one that such a time is coming, said Mr. Kadonji.

As he talked about this, he walked through the gate and in no time at all, the residents of Meratoni had gathered there.

Mr. Bazak was puzzled by this commotion as well, but I couldn't stop worrying about it either.

'This is indeed a bit of an exaggeration, but...'

'No~ Luciel-sama is a dream come true for us.

Is this a dream?

'Yes. I've developed something that flies with magic and now I've developed something that flies with magic tools. He's exactly like that legendary Lord Leinster. But we know very well the days when Lady Luciel was the healer of this city.

It's terribly embarrassing to be told head on.

'I was mostly holed up in the Adventurer's Guild while I was in Meratni, though.

He chuckled as he remembered the old days.

''Indeed. But even though Luciel-sama was always a wreck, he did his best to treat those who were in trouble for injuries, so there isn't a resident who doesn't know Luciel-sama.

The gate soldier was laughing happily the whole time.

Come to think of it, when his training with his master had reached a climax, he had to treat him seriously once and for all to preserve his magic power.

As I remembered this, I arrived at the Adventurer's Guild.

''This is a lot of fun because I know Luciel-sama well, who was an ordinary healer, not a hero or a hero from a fairy tale. Therefore, I look forward to your continued success in the future.

Thank you, sir. But I will do my best to live.

It's just like Master Luciel, isn't it?

The gatekeeper said that and told the assembled residents to disperse before returning to their posts.

And the residents also scattered those who had no use for them, but there were a few injured people left there.

There seemed to be some residents of the city, but from what I could see, a party dressed in the equipment of new adventurers was looking at us.

''Area middle heel.''

I let them all recover without asking for details.

''If you don't want to get injured, I suggest you train properly at the Adventurer's Guild training grounds. I'm a healer, but I've been training in the training grounds for two whole years and I can only defend myself, so I'm sure you guys will be much stronger.

After telling him that much, he opened the door to the Adventurer's Guild.

'I've been waiting for you, Luciel, and a war demon.

'Master, why are you waiting at the entrance while standing in a humanitarian position~'

We're just here for you. Let's go.

He tried to take us to the underground training grounds with his usual flippancy, but this time he couldn't take that much time.

''Ah~ Master, please wait. But first, I need to talk to you about something important.

...does it matter?

'Yes, quite. And I haven't eaten anything since before dawn today, so I'm sorry, but would you mind if I ate first?

'If that's what you mean, I don't blame you. The training grounds are getting crowded, so that's just fine.

'Wow, that's unusual. So Master is handling it then?

Oh, it's too much trouble, we can talk about it later.

Master kept mumbling his words and proceeded to the diner, and we followed him.

When we got to the diner, we saw a sign that said "Free food and drink if you have a glass of object X or a complete meal with object X." The sign said, "Hello, Mr. Gruger.

"Hello, Mr. Gruger.

Oh, Luciel, you're back. Your brother was helpful this time.

'No, it's good. It's turned some things around for me so... more importantly, what's this?

It's as you see. It's not easy for me to develop a dish using it. It's on my own dime, of course.

How much do they study object X?　Do you want Alice to help?　...Yeah, I could imagine a nasty future, so I kept it to myself that I would never tell him about it.　

''I don't doubt that part. More importantly, I'd like a normal meal for thirteen people, please.''

'All right. A regular meal for thirteen people, two meals with that thing for two people, and two pitchers of object X.

Well, whose is it?

'What are you talking about?　That's for Luciel and Brod. Then you'll have to wait.

With that, Mr. Gruger disappeared into the room behind the counter.

'Master, are you drinking Object X?'

"....to be strong. Once I get through the last of that one, I feel like I can beat anyone... though I wouldn't want to see it if I could.

I didn't expect Master to be drinking Object X........

'So what's the story?'

Well, actually...

Boom, boom, boom.

Well, you can't talk about that until after you've had your drink. There are a lot of people in the audience (the gallery).

Just before he began to speak, Mr. Gruger placed Object X, which also poured a pitcher glass, on the table.

'Huh, let's drink.'

Master Brod muttered gloomily with the object, but it was obvious that object X was not as dark as he thought it was.

''Isn't it somehow darker than mine?''

'I'm a beginner, and I know Luciel is an expert.

What is it?

....

But Master didn't answer, he put his own pitcher glass to my pitcher glass and went to drink down the object X in one go.

And after drinking it all down, Master poked one knee and started to shake, but I knew that thing must have endured a lot of things.

I felt like a whirlwind if I called out to him and interrupted him, so I had no choice but to check my surroundings, and the adventurers were cheering in praise of their master.

As expected, Master is the only one in this situation to drink Object X. If I don't drink, I'll be afraid of the rest, so I puffed out my Object X in one gulp and finished it off too.

It's a long time since I've had an Object X. It's still sloppy, with bitterness, odor, bitterness, spiciness, and sourness mixing in my mouth, but repelling each other, and it gets stuck in my throat and makes me uncomfortable to the end.

''Huh~ It's pretty hard to drink after so long. So, Master Brod, I'm going to go to the foot of the Valley of the Dragon, a place where there are many dragon species, and I'm sure I'll be training there, so why don't you accompany me if you want?　Of course, you'll have guild work to do, so there's no need to push yourself.......

Some of the people around me treated me like a monster for being so unconcerned, but I've memorized his face, so I'll tell you about it later.

'Uppukko guzo, of course I'm going.

The master was still having a hard time answering, but apparently he's following us.

If he's going to eat this much, it seems it was the right decision to stop by Meratoni.

Just as I was relieved to hear that, a voice I knew echoed through the cafeteria.

'Luciel-kun, we'd like to accompany you there.

At the entrance to the cafeteria where we heard voices, Lumina-san and the rest of the War Maiden (Valkyrie) Holy Knights were all gathered at the entrance of the cafeteria, looking at us.