Chapter 364: Selling Information on Friends was Wrong.

Chapter 364: Selling Information on Friends was Wrong.

Mhmm! Mhm, yup, this is delectable. The pj-wearing elf slurped up the spaghetti in a manner like he was eating ramen, only for Tasianan to quickly correct his action by teaching him how to eat it properly. With the rolled up noodles around his fork, the man placed it back into his mouth and nodded with satisfaction. What luck. I chose the correct day to visit.

Uzerra, archerudite of Aleistunum and the de facto leader of the Magical Capital. An elven man over a 1000 years old, he seemed quite lethargic as you would expect from an old man, looking and acting as if he had zero energy in his bones. Maybe this was why everytime he moved, he did it only after carefully considering things.

I had heard much about you already, but

Woooooo! Yoho, you sea scale! CHEERS!

CHEERS!

Just as Uzerra began to talk with me, Krim drowned out his voice with his raucous behavior. He, Adhi, Yorshka, and Neill banged their tankards against each other, toasting before downing their drinks down in one gulp. They wiped the liquid from their mouths before each of the four began devouring their full dishes without a care for the mess they were making.

Mom, stop eating like that! Youre making such a mess for us! Priscilla tried to stop her mother, reminding the dragoon how her daughter was part of my staff, meaning she had to clean this mess up later.

Ah, who cares, Priscilla! Let them have their fun! Haati, though, supported the tavern-like atmosphere those four scalekins were creating. As a former tavern waitress, I guess she liked it more like this.

True, we can clean it all later on. Just have fun with your family. Well earn our wages later, Lorena added, cheerfully bringing more food before the devouring machines.

Well, that is what a feast is for. Theyve been waiting this long for me to wake up, so I guess its fair.

Of course, this wasnt the only little group on the table, and, thankfully, they were having fun without being like those clamorous food munchers. For example, Master, Farron, and Grazlahta were drinking together, laughing boisterously as they talked and bonded like a trio of afternoon salary workers.

There was also Akasht who mostly kept to himself in his small area. He was humongous, compared to everybody else, so he didnt want to inconvenience anybody with his size. A gentle giant; he was laughing and cheering whenever somebody else did, but he simply enjoyed watching everybodys excitement.

Shay and Beth were also eating at their own pace, with Beth gorging down anything until her mouth was full, forcing Shay to take care of her like a gregarious child. She was laughing and enjoying herself, looking at things in a lighter tone, while her brother tried to remind her that I was around. The sisters unkempt and cheerful nature with the brothers dutiful and aloof self; what a duo.

Which meant, there was only one group left amongst them.

Certainly loud.

Well, what did you expect, sir? I smiled at the old elf in a joking manner, finding his reaction a bit funny seeing how he joined this feast willingly. A library?

Well, why not? A nice, comfortable space to read and maybe sleep after you are done. Eating while enjoying the tranquility of solitude, it certainly wouldnt be too bad. I guess I had hoped the dining space of a princess would be more reserved, Uzerra went with the flow of the joke, not taking it too seriously.

[Master likes to have fun! Thats why shes playing music, magic man!] Rajah commented as he was chewing on some ribs, breaking and licking the bones clean.

The cheerfulness keeps everybody together. This is how Aurora does it, Archerudite, Tasianna remarked as she refilled my cup with more fragassa milk. My partys continued fragassa innovations was just the best.

The elven man raised his hand up while cleaning his mouth. I apologize for the insult. Im an old man if my appearance had fooled you. I like to do things my way. Funnily enough, I believe I had mentioned something similar to Chihiro once.

Chihiro, huh?

Also known as the Revolution Queen, she was the dwarven queen responsible for most of todays manatech improvements, apparently. I hadnt exactly researched the matter that much, compared to Saori, so I didnt know too much about her outside of the fact she had introduced a ton of Japanese values to the world.

For example, rice, noodles, and sake werent as prevalent outside of the dwarven country, Ankor-Nazta, and only spread to the humans through her. In addition, Yorshka had mentioned how Loatryxian culture had changed quite a bit during her reign, to the point they knew about bushido and stuff.

Although, I did know she brought the train and gun to this world. I couldnt exactly forget how I saw the train station in Estrali and how the latter caused Grimnirs exile. Maybe there were other mundane manatech around, invented and created by Chihiro, but I didnt know about them.

Mhmm, yum. Hmm, well, it certainly would be interesting to hear more about my fellow transmigrator but, I guess there is something more pressing to ask you, I said after finishing my stew, now switching over to my spaghetti after cleansing my palate with some fragassa milk. How and why are you here, sir?

I was blunt about it. Even if this man was the foremost authority when it came to magic and Istari, it didnt mean much to me since he, well, didnt look like it. He didnt exude the aura of a king. He seemed more like a tired college student or professor, seeing as how he looked like a man in his early thirties.

Even after I heard he was the archerudite and greeted him with the respect you should give to a man of his position, it felt weird after he told me to stop. He was lax and introverted. He wasnt like Tehmrayn, who was aloof in an intimidating manner, or Saori, who was mostly quiet until she had to talk. He was the analytical type who enjoyed watching others.

Lady Hestia, please, Tasianna chastised me a bit, prompting me to apologize for my behavior. Regardless of why he was here, he was invited to this place by Tasianna, so I really should show him some courtesy.

Dont. In a sense, Im not here for anything else but my selfish desires as a scholar. Im perfectly alright with however you wish to treat me, as long as it remains truthful and yourself. Deceit troubles me more. So tiring when I have to separate truth from lies. The man yawned, massaging his eyes in the process. Anyways, after dealing with that leviathan, Ive been coming over to your subspace every day, waiting for you to wake up. I was just in the toilet before you gave your toast.

He was the one who performed the lightning spell in your place, Lady Hestia, Tasianna informed me. I believe Princess Fargryneill mentioned seeing his [Ramuh] from where you were.

Ooooh, right. I remembered how I saw the purple magic circle while healing the demonkins. W-wait, does that mean that floating island with the house was also yours, sir? I believe I saw somebody on it.

Yes, correct, he answered after swallowing some noodles. He continued after drinking something to clean his mouth. Knowledge seekers; those are the people we call scholars and mages whose only goal in life is to seek more information. Knowledge is power. As archerudite, I personally believe this to be true even for those on top of the world. I dont care if you are an archmage capable of toppling the world, once you swear this oath to God Istari, you do so knowing you cannot stop wandering the world and learning. For even I am just a child before the vastness of the Origin Gods.

As such, this floating island was his preferred method to wander the world. Uzerra was a mage who could use all six elements at their highest level, but he still wasnt a [Space-Time Mage]. He couldnt teleport around. Although, I still had one question though.

Why an island? Why not a griffon or gargoyle, sir? Honestly, Im still confused how you managed to make an island float with you. Even my sister would have trouble doing so outside her Territory.

[Because he likes to sleep, Master!] Surprisingly, it was Rajah who answered. [I asked Mister Uzerra about the island! He brought me up there himself. He has a place to sleep, a room with lots and lots of books, and also so much paper! Also a small garden like Tasiannas! Oh, and the view! Master, I touched a cloud!]

Hmhm, hmhm, Uzerra giggled before he started stroking my virigress. The innocent curiosity of a child. Nothing is more pure than that To answer your question, let me ask you in return. Why make a subspace using [Room], o ingenious one?

Touch.

I had to admit it was a stupid question. If I thought about it, wasnt his floating island just like Grimnirs wagon or our [Room]? In fact, why did I question such a smart idea? Wasnt it an old school RPG classic to have a flying or floating base for the late game? Meaning, why havent I exactly thought of upgrading our wagon into a flying wagon?!

I see I piqued your interest, but the mechanism of a floating island isnt exactly something I can explain in one lecture. You probably saw its larger, upgraded version in the blood fortress of the vampires, Drascul.

Prompted by this, I asked Tasianna if the fortress was still around, to which she nodded. I also heard Tatsuya and Kyouya were on it, so I wanted to ask them about Saori.

When I mentioned the two, Uzerra suddenly leaned forward, showing an enervated smile. This is why I came. Knowledge like this. I had heard there were otherworldersJapanesesummoned by Aureolis, but I never got to meet them properly. Which brings me to the current situation, Princess Hestia. You.

Me?

The reason why I came to help Elyonda was due to a deal I made with the rightful Princess of the Yeosian throneRhea Sealight. He then raised his hand up, pointing a finger at me as his sharp ears began to twitch uncontrollably like wings. The deal was the information on a new dragon princess. The eight. Where she was, from which mother, and also how she was an idol of the Goddess of Light.

Tasianna and I both snapped our heads at the man, eyes wide open as we couldnt believe what we had heard here. This was why Renee apologized to me after we dealt with the enemy in the arena. It all made sense now. No wonder she looked so guilty, since she just sold my personal information!

I really dont want to curse her since shes a friend, but Tasianna had that human-hating look on her again. Obviously, since it probably felt like a betrayal.

Seems like Tasianna doesnt know about it at all. Did Renee keep this secret from everybody?

In Aleistunum, knowledge is more valuable than davi, Uzerra clarified. Since the founding of the country through God Istari, coin nor bloodlines have ever been more important than information. None of the archerudites have ever changed this fact. Not the second, the third, fourth, or when I was elected 600 years ago.

It doesnt dull the sting, though

Pardon for being late!

Speaking of the devil

Renee, still wearing her wind knight armor, rushed into the room with Rita in tow, looking as if she hadnt had a day of sleep since we last met. Sure, her hair was well-kept and it seemed she was eating well, but even through her thick make-up, I could see her dreary eyes.

Hello, were here! Sorry for being late! Rita cheered, still disguised as a human. She gave me a quick greeting and how she was happy to see me awake again, before she noticed the dishes on the table and pulled out her notebook to document the taste like a food blogger.

Naturally, Uzerra smiled at her behavior. However, Rita wasnt the person I was super focused on.

Noticing Tasiannas and my glare, Renee flinched. She then looked over at Uzerra and quickly put two and two together. I-I apolog!

Come on, lets enjoy the feast, first.

Huh? Tasianna and Renee reacted.

You had your reasons. However, I dont want to sour the mood, since this is the time to be happy that we all survived and managed to win! So, come on, eat, Renee! Ill beat your ass with Neill, afterwards!

Y-yes, of course. Thank you.

There was a place and time for everything. Right now, Renee was still a friend, and I was a good person towards my friends. I didnt want to ruin this feast which my friends had wanted to celebrate with me up until now.

Tehmrayn and Larent didnt come, not to mention Mother who was resting. As such, seeing Rita and Renee join was a good thing. Somebody probably informed them but came late since they probably were busy. As if I would turn them away.

For now, I was hungry and wanted to eat and drink. I wanted to laugh and sing with everybody else, so I would satisfy this itch I had. Doing all of this with a group was far more fulfilling than eating all alone. This was how I enjoyed my life.

CHEERS!

And I would bloody Cheers! along with everybody else.

Im SORRY! SORRRRRRY!

You better damn be, you fucking bitch! Hrk!

Until everything was over and it was time to inflict punishment upon the sinful!

ArrrrrrrrrrrGHHHHK! My arm! Renee cried out in pure agony as Neill landed the eight wrestling move on her, twisting her body and limbs around like clay.

F-Fargryneill, is this really Before Rita could interject, Tasianna grabbed her shoulder, causing the former to tense up. A chill probably went down her spine from my icy fairy.

Appropriately, her new frost powder was enveloping her figure and grimace. Naughty children must be punished.

Fascinating. A newly chosen blessed of Yeostar is currently struggling to free herself against the might of a frenzied Kargryxmor spawn. On the other hand, Uzerra was noting things down, even sketching how everything was happening. Was this guy actually a historian documenting everything?!

Ark! I apologize, I really am sorry for what I did. Arrrghk! Renee tried to plead for her life, but Sis didnt let her go for one second. I understand what I did was wrong! I really do! I knew this would happen, but my original plan to sell my information didnt work! He knew about me from my substitute mother and real father!

Her substitute mother probably referred to the woman Renees real mother married to keep up her image as Royce, the male knight. I didnt know who this substitute was or who her real father was, but if I remember correctly, didnt the people after I saved them in the arena mention something about Royce being married off to an Aleistien? So, was Renees family from Aleistunum?

Anasthasia and the Duke are planning on asking the archerudite to help us out. He told us he wasnt as omnipotent as Empress Melloxtressa to excuse us, but I know hes definitely an S rank adventurer. His magic alone could terraform this entire place, Renee then let out a sigh, before I suddenly heard some commotion from the sky.

I looked up, seeing gargoyle-riding knights fly past me. They were moving outside the city, where I noticed people were fighting against some monsters. I instantly realized what was up.

Monster spawnings?

Yes, Lady Hestia. It hadnt been easy, even after we filled up our storage with plenty of full macula plants, Tasianna informed me. Rank Cs and Bs have been spawning, which is a relief, since the mana in the ground could spawn a rank A, without a doubt.

Even the plants have been overgrowing. Mana nurtures them, but most just die out from the overflow, Rita commented from a plants POV. If you ask me, this land should be inhabitable now. There is just too much mana around.

Either we manually removed all of it, or we had to wait for it all to dissipate by itself. However, we also risked having this all place turn into a monster-infested area like the Belzac forest. Regardless, it didnt look too good for Elyonda.

Nevertheless, I had a goal. I told Renee to begin announcing I was awake and that people should come to me for healing. Neill suggested going to what remained of the church, saying the emergency clinic was over there. I nodded and walked over there as Renee prepared things.

Once there, I was instantly greeted by the priests and alchemists, as I had met all of them once or twice already at the arena. As such, we got through the pleasantries quickly and I could suggest to them my plan.

Of course! without warning, the bishop shouted. Yes! Please! A miracle from a Champion, no, idol of the Goddess! Please, elucidate our poor eyes with a true white grace, my lady! Humble us with your brilliance!

Okay?

I somehow got their support. However, I had also not realized this reaction wasnt the last one I would receive today. How could I, when people hadnt treated me this reverently before? And I meant it, as these people were actively praying and pleading with me for my aid.

When Renee arrived, I was told manatech birds were sent to soldiers to announce my wish to help, mentioning people should be coming at any moment now. It was just, she had a rather conflicted face when she said it. Once again, this was a warning I had ignored.

And when it came, it came hard.

Champion Hestia! Please, treat me first!

No, me! Grant me the honor to be the first to embrace your warm flames and divine healing!

Please, grant me my arm back through your miracle! I swear, I will work harder than anybody else! I will build a statue for you, mlady!

My performance in the arena, the gossip of the soldiers who saw me fight, and the fact I had announced my wish to heal them in the arena. All of this coupled together into a neat package, before Renee came out to announce my contributions.

If Artorias considered me a hero, Elyonda considered me even more than that. To the people rushing into the clinic, to the point Neill had to use her dragon paths to crowd control them before they formed a crowd crush, I was something more than a typical blessed, right now. To most of them I was an

Please, save us, the Goddesss Angel Dragon!

DIY: How to turn your fans into stans and then into cult members.

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