58 - Episode 56 Cooling Period?

I said a few rude things. I'm in trouble.

"Oh. You want me to be polite? I think you new adventurers are getting a little carried away."

Gilmouth is heating up. Isn't this situation bad? He's already been treated like a fraud, and now he's selling out to Guilmouth? I haven't even been on an adventure yet, and I'm almost finished as an adventurer. Maybe I should get down on my knees.

"Are you getting too carried away? I taught a fool who doesn't know how to ask a favor how to ask for something. I'm glad you're one of the smart ones."

No, it's not. No, sir. I'm not trying to pick a fight. I just can't stop talking. Sylphie. You don't need to do the prep work. We'll keep it quiet. We'll keep it quiet somehow. Belle, don't play with Guilmas' head just because he doesn't notice you.

He really doesn't want you alive.

I need it. Life is a very precious thing. Is my otherworldly life about to turn violent?

When I look at Gilmas, I can almost hear a creaking sound, the veins on his forehead. Is this going to be a simple case? I just want to get out of this place. I want to get out of this place. I want something to happen to me. I don't care if the labyrinth is full of demons or something.

"Your threats are too weak. Just tell him you'll kill him. What? Is this a publicity stunt? You want to keep your word so you can get rid of them later in secret? You're a sly and petty little man. ...... pfft. You're irredeemable."

I'd like to make things easy, but the look on Gilmas's face makes me sick to my stomach and I can't control it. Is it because we had a bad encounter? If this keeps up, we're really going to end up killing each other. Let's get the hell out of here.

"Is there anything you can say to me except threaten me? You're wasting your time. Can I go home now?"

He says to Guillmas, who is cracking up, perhaps too angry to speak. Please nod here. I won't come back to see Guilmas again. Let's just stay out of each other's way.

"Don't f*ck with me."

Oh. That sounded like it came out of my gut. I'd shit my pants if it weren't for Sylphy. Why don't you nod. We need a cooling off period here. Let's keep our distance and cool off. I'm the one who's stirring things up.

Guildmaster. If we keep talking like this, we're going to have problems. I think we need to take some time to calm down.

Oh, thank you, Eltina. You are very helpful. Guilmouth. Get in. No, let me get on first. Let's not mix in sarcastic words here and part ways calmly.

"Right. I don't think we can have a calm discussion, so I'm going home.

He gets up and heads for the door. Gilmas says nothing. I walk out the door and Ertina walks out with me. As I follow behind her, I hear the sound of something breaking in Gilmas' room. He is in a rage.

"Well, Ertina-san. I'd like to ask you to exchange the magic stone for cash.

Ms. Ertina looked at me and gave me a very troubled look. She wants me to go home as soon as possible. I know. But I don't know when I'll be able to stay in the labyrinth city under the current circumstances, and I need the money for my shopping.

I suggest you leave as soon as possible."

I've been told in so many words. I can read that much air. But I can't help it.

I know you're right, but we need the funds, please.

"Hmm. Okay. Here's ......."

He let out a sigh. I'm sure I'm causing a lot of trouble for Ms. Eltina. I'm sorry. I followed him and he led me to a back room. They say it's a room for private matters. In my case, he said, this is where I should go because I'm afraid I'll get in trouble if I deal with them at the counter.

"Then I'll take the magic stone, please."

Ms. Eltina asked me to put the magic stone out on the tray. I jingle the magic stones out of my magic bag. More and more magic stones came out. I didn't know there were so many.

"Ms. Eltina! I don't think I'm going to get through all of them. We're only about halfway there. ......"

Eltina's mouth is tight. I'm so sorry.

"Well, this way, please. But where did you get all these magic stones?

The land of the dead. There's hardly any zombie gemstones in it because it's just too creepy. And I've cleaned it well, so it's clean.

A new tray is prepared and the magic stones are placed on it as well. It just barely fits. How many are there? If I had taken the zombie's magic stone, there would have been twice as many as this. It would have been a waste.

"Land of the dead! Why in a place like that!"

They were surprised like hell.

"Well, it's a training exercise."

There's no other way to say it.

"Oh, I see. Well, let me check." 

Checking the magic stones one by one, he lays them out on separate trays. This one is E rank, this one is D rank, and this one is .......

Skeleton is E rank. Soldier is D rank. Knight and Mage are C rank. General is B rank. Sylphy told me before that a lich is A rank. I can't wait to see how much it will cost.

Well, it seems that A rank magic stones have some value, but the materials are traded at a higher price, so we can't expect to get a huge amount of money for them.

By the way, skeletons and zombies have no materials. It's a hard world. The land of the dead is also dead as a material. In a way, it is consistent and amazing.

But I was surprised to find myself fighting A-ranked demons without realizing it. Usually A rank demons have more reactions. When I asked Sylphy about it, she said it was no problem because I could win. I was not so convinced.

"This is ...... Mr. Yuta, this magic stone is B rank, right?"

"Hmm. I don't know because I can't tell the magic stones apart, but there should be three B-rank magic stones."

"Yuta-san, this is your first time registering with the Adventurers' Guild, right? You didn't seem to know much about necromancers, but what kind of life did you lead? You've changed your clothes, too, haven't you?"

Suspicious? Well, I'm aware that I'm full of suspiciousness.

"I'm just a countryman who registered for the first time. You're dressed differently because you've come a long way."

How far away is the earth? I'm sure it's incredibly far away.

Are you hiding something?

"I have a lot to hide. But I haven't done anything wrong, so please don't worry.

You don't reassure me at all. The look in your eyes is completely suspicious.

"Yuta-san. Do you think that makes me feel safe? In the first place, it is suspicious when a countryman who is a first-time registrant, as Yuta-san said, has three B-rank magic stones."

I've been told clearly that I'm suspicious.

"Well, I don't know how to prove that I am not suspicious. By the way, there is an A-ranked magic stone in the pile. A rich magic stone. Does that make me more suspicious?

Excuses seem to be futile, so I'm going to reopen the door.

".................. How did you get it?"

"Ha-ha-ha, of course you got it by knocking it down."

The suspicion is terrible. It seems that the good feeling with the guild receptionist was an illusion. Is it possible to recover from this?

"I'll report you to Gilmouth."

"Would you rank up, please?"   

"If you accept the request and prove your ability, it is possible, but you will need the permission of Gilmas except for a regular rank-up."

Eltina looks at me and says, "You know what I mean. I reply with my eyes, "I understand. I can't just jump in and get a high rank. Guilmouth's decision or not, they won't accept anything but expulsion. It's sad.

"Miss Eltina! I'm going to start accepting requests from the guild from now on... Is there any chance that the guild will refuse to accept my request because I've offended Guilmouth?"

"So you are planning to stay in the labyrinth city. Unless Yuta is punished by Guilmouth, we will not refuse to accept your request. But I don't think there will be anyone to party with Mr. Yuta, so it will be difficult for you, won't it?"

You look like you want me to tell you to go someplace else.

"Because I'm a genie?"

"That's one of the main reasons, but we can't afford not to share our troubles with Gilmouth in the guild, so we can certainly avoid them."

Uh, yeah. Your reputation's going down the drain. You don't befriend a guy who picks fights with the girmas. Solo confirmed. ...... is fine. I've got Sylphy and the boys. I won't be lonely.

"Well, I'm fine solo...as long as I can accept the request. I'd like to do some shopping for the magic stone.

"...... what do you need?"

I guess you're on your own now. But if we follow Ertina's advice and leave the labyrinth city, it will be Guilmas who will be happy. That's no fun.

"Clothes. Clothing. Furniture. Cooking utensils. Cooking utensils. Seasonings. Books. I think. Please."

Okay. Then I will give you the map when you exchange your money."

She seemed to have given up completely, and after that there was no conversation, and all I could do was look at Ertina's expressionless face.

"Now, please wait a moment."

With that, Ms. Eltina left the room.

"Yuta. If you had left it to me, you wouldn't have behaved like this. Do you want to do it now?"

"Do you want to do it?" Cue cue, cue dong, cue coo...

Sylphy. Looks like fun. Do the belles know what they're doing? Tulu's don't-don't-don't-don't is subtly scary. But I'm not going to leave it to him, because I'm afraid he'll turn the whole place into hell. 

"I'm fine the way I am. It will be interesting to see the reaction of Gilmas when the one who looked down on him as an idiot plays a big role. I'm sure he'll be a big success with all of you, right? I was going to take it slow and enjoy the labyrinthine attack, but I'm going to work hard and get into it, so please help me out, too, Sylphy."

"......Yuta. You have a bad personality."

Yeah. I told Guilmouth that he was harassing me, but I'm the one who's thinking of doing it.

"I'm sure you're not a good judge of character. Hey, Sylphie. If I'm too bad-natured, will the spirits abandon me?"

If they abandon us, we're in big trouble.

"It depends on what it is. As long as you don't upset the balance of nature and don't do anything outrageous, you'll be fine. The rest depends on your communication with the spirits. Spirits have feelings too, so there is no problem to get back at them for something like this. Besides, that man is making fun of not only the genie but also the spirits. Yuta. You are my contractor, do you understand?"

What? I'd like to say, but I can see it in your eyes. Sylphy must have been a little annoyed too. Maybe she has a lower boiling point than I do.

I thought spirits were innocent and nature-loving, but maybe they are more worldly than I thought. Deanne is pretty loyal to her own desires, too... I guess it's no surprise. Well, I guess Gilmas is going to have to say "no way".