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We asked Ruby and her friends to dismantle the light dragons and started dismantling them at the lowest gravity stone island where we could see the paradise. Saffy, a senior water spirit, did a splendid job of draining the blood, but I was a little worried that Gina and the others would have to help her dismantle it with the Fire Dragon's dagger.

"That's right. Gently so as not to damage the dragon's skin. Yes, the scales will come off with just the edge of the dagger, so you only need to exert a little pressure!"

"It's like this: ...... Oh, the scales peeled off a little!"

Sarah moves the Fire Dragon's dagger according to Ruby's teachings. That doesn't sound so hard. Well, I wouldn't choose such a difficult task for a child.

"Yoota. Beru, bijiru!"

Belle comes swooping in with a big smile on her face, holding up scales bigger than her own face. In times like this, Belle is often the first to bring them to the table. She doesn't seem to be in a hurry, or maybe she's just naturally quick. Maybe it's a trait of the wind spirit.

"Thank you."

I thank him and take the scales from Bell, patting them around and praising them. I then ask her to bring them to me on the table beside her next time.

Unlike vegetables, the number of scales is quite large, and it would be too much work to receive them one by one. I see her off to get the next set of scales, and then I ask her to bring the next set of scales to the table on her head. I receive the scales from Moon, who deftly places them on his head, and pet and praise him.

At any rate, once you have received scales from everyone and praised them all the first time, have them appraise the treasure. Oh, we should check on Gina and the others before the appraisal.

"Wow, you're good at that too Kikka. You're as good as Gina and Sara.

I call out to Kikka, who has neatly removed the scales right in front of me. Kikka also handles the knife with great dexterity, probably because she helps with the cooking.

"Really?"

"Yes, it's true. Let's see, these are the scales that Gina and Sarah peeled off. The scales that Kikka peeled off are just as beautiful, aren't they?"

Technically speaking, while Kikka peeled off one scale, Gina and Sarah peeled off about three, but it is true that they were as clean as they could be. Mel, by the way, seems to be used to disassembly, and has removed about twice as many scales as Gina and Sara.

"Yes, it's beautifully done!　...... where's Onii-chan?"

Kikka notices that Marco's name has not been mentioned, and her expression changes from joy to wonder as she asks.

"Ah ...... yeah, Marco needs a little more practice."

"Osho-sama, Kikka, I'll do my best for you."

"Yes, please!"

I think Kikka wants to be useful to her big brother. Not these days, but when he was my apprentice, he couldn't even talk to me without Marco. Kikka's growth is inspiring.

Well, I'm sure Marco has his own pride as a big brother, so I'll keep my rattled scales to myself. The place that is left to the little army is the area around where IF attacked, so there is no problem even if it is rattled.

However, I think the rattling of the ...... scales is due in part to Onyx, Marco's teacher. I think that's Ruby's mistake.

Marco, who usually has no interest in women and is more interested in dumplings than flowers, is confused and flustered by Onyx's overflowing s*x appeal. Onyx, who plays the role of a teacher, seems to be aware of this, but ...... I feel that he is educating her with even more s*x appeal.

The dark spirits have a very bad taste, as does Mr. Dark. And since none of my contracted spirits are of the bewitching type, Marco has no resistance to bewitching at all.

I don't need more contracted spirits to help me in terms of both combat and the management of paradise. ...... Is it wrong to just want to contract a great spirit of darkness that is extremely bewitching?

I feel like I have a very difficult problem. Until now, I have made contracts with spirits because I need them. The base I have pioneered has become a sanctuary, and I have made contracts with six spirits that are so powerful that it is almost unfashionable.

It's no exaggeration to say that I'm in invincible mode now, so it's hard for me to ask them to bring the spirits of darkness even though I don't need them. Also, I'm afraid that if I ask with such a bad feeling, I'll get a very bewitching male genie.

I wish my intuition at times like this would be wrong, but it is right. ......I'll forget about this thought. Human beings are not good when they get greedy. Now that we've checked on everyone, it's time to summon Nomos to give us his appraisal.

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"............, so please give me an appraisal."

"Well, I don't mind doing it outside, but I never thought I'd be doing it in a place where dragons are being dismantled next door.

"Haha, I've had the scales collected in one place, so it's not like they can't leave, but it's better to be able to store the meat and such right away when it's cut out so it's fresh."

I don't care so much about the meat of roughbirds and orcs because they are suitable for aging, but I heard that the meat of strong demons loses its taste when it loses its magical power, so I want to store it as soon as possible.

In fact, even the meat of the dragon that was dismantled at Marie's place after some time has passed is surprisingly tasty, so I doubt if you can tell the difference in taste.

"I think Yuta is too obsessed with food, don't you?"

"A good meal is essential for a happy life. Even nomos are concerned with alcohol. It's the same thing.

...... No, it's not the same. I like good food, but I don't have an acute sense of taste, and I'm satisfied if it tastes vaguely good. Besides, if I were as obsessed with food as the nomos are, I'm sure I'd get into some trouble.

Maybe I'll pull a chef out of the woodwork with a wad of ...... gold coins and have him learn Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine and open a restaurant in paradise. And all those fast food chains that we loved in Japan, cakes, doughnuts, etc.... Yakitori shops, pasta shops, and any other stores you can think of. ...... sounds like a lot of fun.

How about turning the gravity stone island we're on now into a food court?　A food island named ...... sounds like a lot of fun. I'm tempted to try ...... to be frank, but there's a big problem.

Fortunately, we have plenty of funds. If we are prepared to bring in human beings, we could probably even pull out the cooks. But I don't know the recipes for all kinds of fast food, cakes and donuts.

d*mn!　When I was in Japan, there were so many things I wanted to do if I had enough money. Now I have plenty of money, but I can't do what I want to do because I'm not in Japan.

"Yuta, what's wrong with you suddenly writhing in agony?"

"Ah, nomos. Life is not always as it seems. I'm going to ask Ruby and Mr. Torque to help me finish the menu I want to eat.

"Are you sick?　We're not having this conversation. Can I go back to the brewery?

Nomos looks at me like he's sick. Nomos is pretty much an alcoholic when he's sober, too!　......Now is not the time to be bickering over trivial matters with the little army of kids all around.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but I'm going to need an evaluation."

The various treasures obtained in the labyrinth are taken from the magic bag and placed in front of Nomos. Once again, they are all sparkling and shining.

"Well, anyway, this side of the pile is the one Belle and the others wanted. I think they're going to be displayed in the nursery, so play it safe. And this side is just treasures and magical artifacts. It would be helpful if you could divide them among medicines, equipment, and accessories with effects. I'm going to update my equipment and Gina's."

It would be nice to have some good equipment. I'm also very curious if brooms and carpets are really flying magic tools.

"Hm...... Yuta, what criteria do you use to divide the equipment?　I'm not an expert on people, but I'd be attacked if I saw a child wearing any of this equipment. It's equipment from the depths of the labyrinth.

Hmm, that's true. I think Gina and her friends are no match for most of them, but I'd rather they didn't have to go through the experience of being attacked by humans. But since they are going into the labyrinth, they should be equipped with good armor, not to mention weapons. This is also a difficult borderline.

"Well, I want you to choose equipment for Gina and her friends from among those that are not obvious just by looking at them. I ...... need to have some good gear so people won't notice that I'm a grade-A adventurer, so pick something that's not flashy, that looks expensive, and that looks awesome."

If you can't have dignity, you can make up for it with what you wear. I don't want to wear anything too shiny and glittery, but a little sparkle is all I want.

"...... Don't force me to choose what I wear or what I don't wear. You'll regret it.

Nomos is a little uncomfortable with this. Come to think of it, Nomos' sense of aesthetics is pretty bad. Nomos looks away, perhaps not wanting to admit that he has no sense of beauty.

"Okay. Don't worry about sense for now, choose your equipment based on its effects and abilities.

After the appraisal of the treasures, ask Sylphy and the others, Gina and Mel, to help you decide on the equipment. I'm a little nervous when Mel is the one who seems to be the most reliable in terms of aesthetics. ......

"Hmm, that's about right. Let's start with the little guys' stuff first."

Nomos picks up one of the treasures and looks at it seriously.

"Oh, that's my treasure!

When I turned toward the voice, I saw Flare holding a few scales and staring at the treasure Nomos had picked up. It was a gold bracelet with large rubies, a treasure that Flare would have liked.

"I'm having Nomos evaluate it right now. If it is not dangerous, I will take it to the nursery later.

"The danger is the survival of the fittest!"

Flare ...... saying dubious things with a smug look on his face, I wonder if he knows what he means?　I'm sure he's just a copycat of ifs, but I'm worried about his future if he keeps talking like that.

I don't mind if I look like iff ...... because I'm a bit rustic, but I'm also cool and attractive. But please, don't be a devil who deceives men.

"Flare, um, you can't bring dangerous things into a place where everyone is. Bell and the others may not get hurt, but you don't want me and Gina and the others to get hurt, do you?"

It's a little embarrassing to include myself among the injured. But I am confident that I will get hurt if some accident happens with the magic tools and there is no one nearby. I am often alone in my house, and I am afraid that I should not collect dangerous items. I don't want the spice of life at home.

"......You're in good hands!"

After thinking about it for a moment, he said he would leave it to me. It's amazing how well Flare can think about the people around him. He is so different from me, who used to tie a fishing line to a three-pronged hook for a lure and call it a hook-and-line.

Unlike Flare, I didn't realize how dangerous it was until I got my own hooked rope stuck in my hand. Now I feel incredibly embarrassed.

"Thank you, Flair. I'll check it out, don't worry."

"Oh!"

With a cheerful reply, Flare went back to retrieve the scales. Before I knew it, quite a lot of scales had been brought in, and it was time to put them away.