481 - - Episode 479. Why are you here?

On my way home, I stopped by Marie's grocery store, nailed her firmly, and returned to paradise. I just left a message for the clerk, but she looked pale, so I'm sure she'll get my message. Marie will be upset because she will lose her profit if she has to sell less materials.

"Well, let's set up everyone's house first.

My words brought cheers from the Great Spirits.

After returning to paradise and greeting the spirits in residence, I asked Ruby and the others for recipes for dishes using soy sauce and miso!　He chose to set up the house, turning down the request.

I could have gone for the soy sauce and miso first, but I couldn't resist the stares of the spirits.

It seems that the spirits were looking forward to their home more than I had expected. Well, if they're that happy, I'm happy to return the favor in some small way.

Besides, it doesn't matter that Ruby and the others were curious about the new dish, Onyx subdued them with a powerful smile.

Ruby and the others were also <>Everyone was satisfied and settled down peacefully.

Onyx's power scared me too, but since there was no clear room for only Onyx among Ruby and the others, I can't help but look forward to it.

However, I made a firm resolution in my mind not to offend the spirits of the dark lineage as much as possible. From now on, I will never look at Mr. Dark with a slightly H-glance.

"Well, let's start with the houses that we know where we're going to set up. Nomos and If have already decided on a place, right?"

I believe he said he had already dug a hole for the basement.

"Mm."

"Oh!"

Nomos and If reply in spirited voices. I can tell by their facial expressions that they are in high spirits, but Nomos has a tulu and If has a flare that jars with them, which makes me feel a little better.

Well, I can't speak for Nomos and If since I'm stroking Sakura who's clinging to my chest.

"If. May I start?"

"Hmm?　Yeah, there's not much difference, so I don't mind.

"Then Yuta, let's head to the brewery."

Conversations between nomos and ifs when they are not drinking alcohol are quite rare. Also, maybe it's because they're both so cool and straightforward, but it's kind of cool that they come to a conclusion so quickly and easily.

"Okay. I'll set them up in the order of their locations, so Sylphy and Vita, please decide on a place for them.

"Okay."

"No problem. My sister picked a nice place for it.

"Yes, sir."

Maybe Sylphy and the others will be the last to set up. Vita is likely to make a quick decision, and Dine is likely to be in trouble with Sylphie, since she tends to deviate in a strange way when she gets excited. It's a simple prediction, but I have a feeling that it will come true as much as a prediction of the future.

I follow Nomos, thinking about such a trivial thing, and find a gaping hole in the ground next to the brewery. I knew it was coming, but I could feel Nomos' strong will not to give up the spot next to the brewery.

"Here. Hurry up! We've already prepared the barrels for storage. Leave the kegs Yuta bought in the labyrinth city too. I'll store them for you.

"Yeah. I know. I don't want ....... I'll take care of the barrels I bought. And, Nomos, make sure you share the liquor from the brewery with the spirits. I won't get involved if there are problems later.

Watch out, watch out, watch out. If I give you the barrel by accident, it will probably disappear without my knowledge. I'm sure everything will disappear and be filled with new sake, not to mention the angel's wages.

Also, the sake made in the sanctuary is supposed to be distributed equally among the spirits, so we have to make sure that Nomos doesn't do anything wrong and cause a firestorm on our side. I don't want to get involved in the drinking problem among the spirits.

I think Nomos is a trustworthy person, but I am afraid to trust him when it comes to alcohol.

"Mmm ......, but it's a place to store the sake we've made, and it's sad that we don't have more than a few different kinds, isn't it?"

The pleading expression on the bearded man's face is a bit creepy.

"I understand what you mean, but if we give the barrels of wine to Nomos, we'll have to give them to the other great spirits as well. Right, If?"

He turns the subject to If, who has been accompanying him. If I had taken Nomos's advice easily, Ifu would have surely made the same request.

"Of course, you're right. There should be equality among contracted spirits.　　　

I knew it.

"I'd like to line my basement with alcohol, too, and I'd like to make a contract with Yuta-san."

It's understandable that you're with Onyx since you're setting up his house, but don't start talking about a contract at this point since it's obvious that you're just here for the sake of drinking. Also, I'm afraid of Onyx, so I'll pass.

"So, the alcohol that we bring back to you will be distributed equally among you on a regular basis, and you are free to decide which and how much of it you want to keep. We will distribute the alcohol we have bought this time after the house is set up.

It doesn't mean that we don't distribute the alcohol, so you can store ...... or store alcohol on your own initiative.　I want you to do it. Onyx is through.

"...... we're celebrating a new house, so we're releasing a few more barrels this time, so it'll probably be okay."

I was defeated by a silent stare from Nomos. It's not fair of him to make his eyes water at a time like this, when he usually keeps his mousy expression.

"Hm...... well, it's not right for a great spirit to be so selfish, so I'll just settle for that."

I think it was pathetic enough already. I wish ifs would stop laughing.

I don't want to drain my spirit any more than I already have, so let's stop with the unnecessary nonsense and get the house set up.

I take the Nomos brewery ...... house out of my magic bag and place it in the hole Nomos has dug for it.

"Hmm. It was just right."

It really was almost a perfect fit. I had told him the size of the house, but it's a little impressive when something this big fits so neatly.

While I was impressed, Nomos waved his hand and the earth moved to completely cover the basement, leaving only his room. No one would expect to find a large brewery in the basement of that house.

We enter the house and set up the furniture we bought in the labyrinth city in the empty room. Nomos had little interest in the house, so it's a quick and easy job with simple furnishings.

The only thing that is really impressive is the cupboard that holds the glasses and other drinking vessels for enjoying spirits, which he intends to remake by himself. It is obvious that he does not intend to do anything in this room but drink.

"Okay, I'm next. Yuta, this way. Hey Nomos. Why are you staying? We can't bury them without you."

If's house has a basement, too, so we need the help of earth spirits. Tulu might be able to do it, but it would be better for Nomos to be in charge of the installation of the house since it seems delicate.

We follow Ifu as she grabs Nomos by the collar and proceeds. ...... hmm?

"...... Huh?　This isn't the village of spirits over here, is it?"

I thought it was supposed to be set up near the dining hall or inn in the village of spirits?

"Yeah, that was our initial thought, but Onyx and I talked about it and decided on a different location."

"I see. Well, I don't mind if you two agree, but all we have here is the forest, okay?"

And it's a forest where wolves and other predators are loose?

"That's fine. The villages of spirits and the forests with lots of herbivores are noisy with little people. I don't mind the noise, but their voices and alcohol don't go well together."

"Oh, I see. ......"

The spirit villages and Mofumofu Kingdom are very popular among the little spirits who come to visit paradise. They want to enjoy their drinks in a relaxed atmosphere, so they chose a forest with predators that aren't too noisy.

Onyx also seems to prefer a quiet place, so it makes sense. Do you think Wolf's Howl would go well with ...... drinks?

"Oh, wait a minute."　

The ifs are crisply crossing the boundary of the predator forest. Now that Sylphy is gone and we can't jump over the rock wall, we need to go a little slower. He hurries to stow the rock blocks, and after passing through, he puts them back and runs to catch up with the Ifs.

I don't feel like I could lose if the wolves attacked me alone now, but if they do, I can't take it easy on them. I don't want to kill them when I captured them myself.

I join If and the others who have not gone that far ahead and continue through the forest. Perhaps because of Dolly's work, or perhaps because of the influence of the spirit tree, the forest has a historical appearance even though it has been here for less than a year. The trees have definitely grown a size larger than when we visited before.

"This is it. Yuta, please."

A hole was dug around the center of the forest for a house. I guess it's easy for spirits to move around since they can fly, but I wish they didn't bother to build it here. I won't say anything because it won't make any difference.

"Okay."

The Nomos quickly fills the hole with dirt. A two-story stone building in the deep woods or ...... house is subtle because it's new, but when it gets a little older it could be the setting for a horror story.

We enter the house and furnish If and Onyx's room and the bar. Unlike the Nomos' room, this one looks quite nice since I have put a lot of thought into its furnishings.

Except for the large amount of wood for the fire pit in If's room: .......

Nomos. Get a lot of liquor bottles for the cellar."

"Uh-huh. I'll take good care of it.

Me first. I'll make it when I'm done."

Well, ifs look like they're having fun.

When I returned to the front of my home after setting up the furniture, Sylphy and Dine were arguing, as I had expected.

"Have you decided on Vita?"

He talks to Vita without mentioning Sylphy and the others.

If I talk to Sylphy and Vita too much, I might get caught up in the situation and be forced to choose sides. I'm afraid of what will happen if I choose either side, and if I get involved, I'll choose Dolly. It's the only way to save my life.

"Ha-ha-ha. Yeah, it's decided. It's going to take a while to get there, so let's get it done first."

Vita's gentle smile is dazzling. Among the Great Spirits, Vita's a healing character, on a par with Dolly.

"Yes, she is. I'm really stuck with those girls. Come on Yuta, let's clean up and celebrate the housewarming!"

What?

"......Why is Master Wind?　Oh, even the other spirit kings ......."

Why are all the spirit kings here?　And please don't join the conversation so casually.

"Of course we're here for the housewarming, aren't we?

So why did you come to a housewarming without inviting me?　Please explain gently so as not to hurt my delicate heart: .......