Volume 2 - CH 22

Volume 2

Chapter 22-Appraisal results and repeat requests

(TL:By Rafael)

We were returning to camp after a day-long first look at Glad Shii-im.

Wadan Castle consists of an outer wall with gardens, training grounds, and stables, and an inner wall with the castle itself.

There is an entrance, but no matter what means ...... one use, such as high unlock, one cannot open the door, and since we could not find another entrance, we ended up turning back.

From the way Loge was talking, I would have thought that there was an entrance to the interior, but what can't be found can't be helped.

The old man, Loge, did not appear to be on the feed this time either.

There was no voice, no figure, just us, which made his eeriness stand out.

"It was a good first-time investigation. You've done a good job with the logs."(Manuela)

"The academy also got some good data. Thank you for your help, Yuki-san."(Viscount)

"No, I'm glad I could be of help."(Yuki)

The next day, Manuela and Viscount Boardman summoned me to the command center cottage and told me that I had accomplished my research request.

Indeed, I'm not sure if we should drag out the initial investigation any longer, and I think this is the stage where humanitarian tactics would be effective.

However, there were a few things that were bothering me.

As if he knew what I was thinking, Viscount Boardman opened his mouth.

"Well, I don't want to stand around  and talk. Please sit down."(Viscount)

"Yes."(Yuki)

He offered me a chair, and I took the seat he suggested, a little nervous.

Viscount Boardman, the local supervisor dispatched by the Royal Academy of Sciences, is a dungeon research expert who has published several books.

He is also a fieldworker, and despite his advanced age, he is an active adventurer with A-rank qualifications.

"Don't be so nervous, We are fellow adventurers."(Viscount)

"No way. Half of my labyrinth knowledge comes from the Viscount's books. I can't thank you enough."(Yuki)

"I'm glad if it's helping you in the field. Now, this labyrinth dungeon, ......, will probably be designated as sealed."(Viscount)

With a bitter look on his face, Viscount Boardman tells me.

"For real"(Yuki)

"I've discussed it with Manuela, but it's too specific to be open to the public. Besides, I've finished scrutinizing the materials of the demon monsters you brought back with you. ......"(Viscount)

Frowning, Viscount Boardman held out a sheet of paper.

It was an official certificate of authenticity used at auctions.

"I knew it."(Yuki)

"You're not surprised, are you?"(Viscount)

"- Marina, my samurai, said she like cutting something  familiar."(Yuki)

"Is that so."(Viscount)

The appraisal stated that the demon material acquired was "derived from a human or similar creature".

The chain left by the chain man and the shell of the chrysalis were both classified as "human".

(TL: Creeeeepy)

"It could be undead or mutant demon monsters, but if we assume that all the demon monsters that appear there are human, we can't let ordinary adventurers in lightly."(Viscount)

I suppose that's true.

If we assume that they are people who came in from the outside and we don't know what caused them to transform like that, if we let ordinary adventurers in carelessly, we might cause more damage and overflow.

This is the reason why we were going to a very risky place, and after all this time, a chill went down my spine.

"Viscount, Miss Manuela. Actually, let me report one thing that hasn't even made it into the record log."(Yuki)

Now that I was here, I couldn't keep quiet about it.

Since the demon monster material turned out to be human, it means that Marina's sense of perception was accurate.

"...... So you're saying that the walls and floors are made of human material?"(Viscount)

"What kind of nonsense is that, ......?"(Manuela)

Viscount Boardman and Manuela looked at me in surprise.

"In fact, that's part of the reason I'm bringing back some of the buildings from the labyrinth. I think it was in the package I submitted yesterday."(Yuki)

"You are  telling  me that now!"(Manuela)

Manuela clapped her hands and called for a nearby staff member

"Have you finished appraising all the items you brought back? Did you find all the boards and rocks? Are you done with that?"(Manuela)

"No, they said it would be ready for formal appraisal tomorrow."(Staff)

"If that's the case, go slap the appraiser's ass right now and wake him up. It'll just take a minute."(Manuela)

"Yes Guildmaster"(Staff)

The staff member, who had been frightened by the irritated guild master, ran out.

I think I may have done something wrong.

"And that gold ring, Rain seems to be on to something. I'm not in the favour  of  telling that  until we know for sure, ......."(Yuki)

"There are a lot of mysteries about that too. The only thing we could find out about it was that it was a magic ring made of a mysterious material."(Manuela)

The Royal Academy of Sciences and the Adventurer's Guild have skilled appraisers who are highly accurate.

They are able to appraise magical artifacts and treasures to a much greater degree of depth than alchemists like me who do on-site appraisals.

When it comes to auctions, who appraised the item can greatly increase the price of the item.

"Oops, I forgot to tell you something important. You guys, Clover, ...... will be staying in Duna for a while as investigators for the Glad Shii Im."(Viscount)

"This is a formal request from the guild as well."(Manuela)

"Is that so?"(Yuki)

I thought that we could return to Finis once the job was done. 

"We still need to do a few more internal investigations before we can designate the seal. We'll get the best people in Duna, but unfortunately we don't have many people with labyrinth experience. Besides, you guys have good instincts. There's also the matter of that old man Loge. I'd like you to stay on until the seal is finalized."(Viscount)

"If it's a court-appointed mission, so be it."(Yuki)

When I asked them about it, Manuela and Viscount Boardman chuckled lightly.

That's smart. I'll go through Boardman and get an offer from the state. Is that okay?"(Manuela)

"I'll send the letter bird mailbird right away. Can you let me know if you hear anything about the ...... ring?"(Manuela)

"Yes. Then I will leave the cottage and return to Duna."(Yuki)

I bowed to Viscount Boardman and Manuela and left the table.

"I've already spoken with the Singing Fawn, so stay put. If you need me, I'll come to you."(Manuela)

"All right, then."(Yuki)

I bowed my head again and left the command center cottage, when I saw Nene running towards me.

When I raised my hand lightly, Nene, who seemed to be running at full speed, dexterously came to a stop in front of me.

"Nene? What's wrong?"(Yuki)

"Oh, my God Yuki-San ."(Nene)

Nene, out of breath, pointed to our cottage.

"She's gone crazy!"(Nene)

TL Note- Who is the 'she's that got crazy find out in the next chapter......and nobody is commenting these days....looks like I am talking to myself...We are planning a cooperation with a translator site....you will get to know more soon.