514 - - Episode 512 Request

I went to the labyrinth city to prepare for welcoming the intermediate spirit into the paradise, and as a result, my spirit has been reduced in many ways. Although I was able to distance myself from the spirit-destroying encounters for the time being, the possibility that we will meet again in the future is very high and painful.

"Well, this trip was quite hard, wasn't it?

"Yeah?　To me, it looked like Yuta was just having a great time, right?"

Back in paradise, Sylphy says terrible things to me as I take a break in my room. Eighty or ninety percent of my fatigue is caused by Sylphy. .......

"The only time I've been excited was camping and shopping in the Kingdom of Beryl," he says. Before that, I had a hard time. Mainly because of Sylphy!"

I was excited when I went shopping in the Kingdom of Beryl, but I still held back, didn't I?　I really wanted to hit the entertainment district. I wanted to vent!

"Hmm, well, I'm sure Yuta did his best."

That's right. We got a lot of rich soil at the campsite, and we got some supplies from Marie. We also stocked up on some interesting items in the Kingdom of Beryl besides handbells. We have done what we need to do.

Sylphy should be working on me, not laughing at me for complaining. More specifically, he should spoil me more. I can't say. .......

"Oh?　Alvard is here."

As I was thinking if I could at least suppress Sylphy's curiosity a little more, Sylphy tilted her head curiously and told me that Mr. Alvard had come to visit.

Mr. Alvard?　Today is not the day for spirits to come and play, so what's going on?

"What can I do for you?"

"I'm sure that Alvard is not the only one who came to visit us, so I'm sure that he has something to do.

Of course, it's Mr. Alvard, isn't it? He's very serious for a wind spirit. Unlike Sylphy. .......

I have a bad feeling about .......

I have to pamper Sakura, and I have to coordinate the shifts of Ruby and the others who are getting busier and busier. We also have the job of putting the rich soil we have secured into the expansion.

I'll still be busy when I get back, but what's the trouble again?

......I'm tempted to just jump into bed, but that's not going to happen.

Mr. Alvard is classified as more of a victim, and as I am at the mercy of Sylphy, I feel a little camaraderie with Mr. Alvard who is at the mercy of Mr. Wind. I can't ignore her.

When I went to the entrance with heavy steps, I found Mr. Alvard being greeted by Belle and others and being jeered by them.

The bells are very quick.

"...... Well, hello, Mr. Alvard. Can I help you?"

"Uh, yeah, I'd like to have a word with you. ......"

You are in a lot of trouble. Mr. Alvard is very troubled by Bell and the others who are trying their best to entertain the guests.

But the Bells are also strangely excited.

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<<>Tulu is in trouble. He seems to think that he has to serve tea to the guests, but he has never prepared tea by himself, so he seems to be in trouble. For some reason, he is holding Tamamo tightly and looking puzzled.

Flair is ...... going to remind her later not to ask for souvenirs from the guests. Moon is on top of Mr. Alvard's head. Maybe he is trying to soothe him.

I see...he must have gotten excited because he rarely has guests at his house. He is probably excited about the chance to help out in various ways.

Well, Mr. Alvard is a bit confused by their aggressive approach, but I don't think it's a problem because the belles are so cute.

Mr. Alvard is led into the living room by the Bells as if they were taking him inside.

He secures Fleur, who asks for a souvenir, and takes a cup of tea out of his magic bag and hands it to Tulu.

"Oh, thank you ......".

Mr. Alvard sits on the sofa in the living room, patting Tulu who seems satisfied with the tea and thanking him with a puzzled look on his face. It's kind of heartwarming.

"Thank you, everyone. Mr. Alvard has something to say, so I'm sorry, but you guys can go outside and play.

The Belles go outside to play without complaining. They seemed satisfied with the tea I served them in the living room.

"I'm sorry, I think our guests were happy to see us. ......"

Thinking about it, we hardly have any visitors except our relatives, so it's very rare to have a regular visitor (spirit) at our door.

"No, I don't mind, because I could feel that they were welcoming me. They are good kids."

It makes me a little, maybe a lot, happier when Bell and his friends are praised. It makes me want to go on and on about how good they are.

"So, Alvard, what's going on all of a sudden?"

Sylphy, perhaps sensing my feelings, moves on with the conversation. It's a shame.

"Oh, I'm talking about the acceptance of intermediate level spirits ......."

Mr. Alvard chokes up, as if he is having a hard time saying something.

"Is there a problem?"

We told them at the beginning that we would be ready to accept intermediate spirits. Suddenly saying that we will accept them will only confuse them.

No, there is no problem. The intermediate level spirits seem to be looking forward to it, but they are taking it easy and waiting for their turn to come.

They're really looking forward to it. It's a bit of pressure, but I'm eager to meet your expectations.

But why did Mr. Alvard come if there is no problem?

"This time, I come as an emissary of the Spirit Kings."

Perhaps sensing my doubts, Mr. Alvard briefly explained the reason for his visit.

"...... Well, perhaps I should have knelt down or paid attention to the formalities?　Is it too late now?"

We shouldn't leave the welcoming of the messenger from the king to the little ones to hobnob with, should we?

"No, there's no need to be so formal as people, and since the King of Spirits is what he is, it's a little late for that."

Mr. Alvard looks distant when he says the word "thing. I feel like I can relate to him.

"Well, I'm talking about the time of the sanctuary expansion, and the spirit kings would like to participate."

"...... That's fine, but we didn't need the help of the Spirit King for the expansion, did we?"

Nomos alone could have handled it.

"That's right. Well, I guess we'll just have to let off steam for the expansion of paradise."

Mr. Alvard put it bluntly. But I don't have a problem with that.

The Spirit Kings don't do anything unreasonable, Master Dirk is a beautiful woman, Light is fluffy, and Dirk is a beautiful woman. I said it twice because it's important.

It's a bit heartbreaking if they come out of the blue, but if they give us a head start, there's no problem. In fact, you are more than welcome.

I mean, it may sound irreverent, but I am glad to see that the spirit kings have grown up in the common sense of sending a messenger ahead of time. Especially Wind-sama.

"A banquet!"

Sylphy says happily. But I guess she's right. A spirit's relaxation = a banquet. It's easy for us to just lay out drinks and treats and they'll enjoy themselves.

"Oh, and by the way, ...... I'm sorry to interfere with the contents of the banquet, but the spirit kings are showing great interest in curry, miso, and soy sauce. Would you mind?"

Mr. Alvard expresses his request a little apologetically. This is the reason why he seemed reluctant to say so. It's true that it's not right to interfere with the content of the hospitality.

Maybe Mr. Earth is interested in soy sauce and miso. How does he know about them when he just finished them?　I guess, but there are a lot of spirits coming to visit, and they are not hiding it, so the information must be leaked.

I understand. I will prepare it to your satisfaction.

There are more recipes for soy sauce and miso. Lots of dishes to entertain you.

I feel like Ruby and her friends are in trouble ...... but I'm sure they'll be fine. I'm sure they'll be delighted with the new recipes.

"And Mr. Wright seems to be looking forward to the new sweet treats, is that okay?"

New sweeteners?

"...... I don't remember making any such promises?"

"Yuta. You said something to Mr. Light about asking for another taste at the last banquet. Isn't that what you were talking about?"

Did I say that?

...... probably said it.

Mr. Light is a spirit king who has a different charm from Mr. Dark. If he is pleased with the sweetness I offer him, there is a good chance I am trying to please him by saying something big. Especially if he was drunk at the banquet.

"......Please tell Master Light to look forward to it."

"No, you completely forgot. You're going to get your hopes up, aren't you?"

"I'm fine!"

Mr. Alvard, I appreciate your concern, but we have to do it whether we are okay or not.

I can't let that lovely spirit king, that fluffy concubine of mine, be sad. I'll do my best to develop a new sweet!

"Well, I'll let them know that. So, when do you think the sanctuary will be expanded?　Since we have the schedule of the spirit kings and the notification to the middle level spirits, it would be helpful if you could narrow down the time to some extent. Can you manage it in ten days or so?"

...... Alvard's face says it would be helpful as soon as possible. Ten days is also a date that seems feasible for me, so I think he is calmly assessing our strength.

I know how he feels and I want the intermediate level spirits to have fun as soon as possible. But ten days is a little ...... more time, please. Rubies are going to be hard to come by. .......