Volume 8 - CH 3

Chapter 3 – The Peaceful Village and the Add

The party in the dark elf village has begun. No one would dream that this party was a strategy to drive the dark elves into a hangover and lower their tension.

As soon as the party began, the people of the village were swarming around the drinks and food. They are just dancing in my palms… It’s a perfect strategy.

“This village is safe, so everyone is welcome to join the party.”

“Hmm, it looks fine in the daytime, but when it’s dark, and the booze is flowing, it’s best to leave a couple of guards behind.”

Alessia-san started to say something serious. I was a little surprised, but what she said was reasonable. Is it absolutely safe? As a result of our discussion, it was decided that Claretta-san, Carla-san, Ines, and Felicia would be my escorts.

I told them that Ines and Felicia were enough for me, but… I’m glad to see that they seem to be taking great care of me.

Anyway, let’s go get some food. Fried chicken, mixed fries, croquettes, all the dishes I taught them are being prepared. I sit down and eat the food.

…Delicious. The fried food tastes mostly the same, but the croquettes are different. It has a flavor I’ve never had before. Is it wild herbs? It has a unique flavor, but it’s strange. It has its own peculiar taste, but it is a taste that strangely matches with the others.

While eating, I gave Rimu and Fuu-chan some of the food I had brought. When Marina-san stormed over to the alcohol area, Fuu-chan moved over here without hesitation.

She has completely learned that it is the correct thing to eat food here when she is drinking. Well, there is nothing wrong with Rimu and Fuu-chan eating side by side because they look so cute.

When it gets dark, daily life magic is used, and countless balls of light float around the party hall. I guess this is a normal scene for people in this world, but for me, it is a scene from another world itself. It’s fantastic, isn’t it?

The plaza is buzzing, and the people of the lakeside village are happily drinking. I guess they had never been this noisy in the month since they came to this village, so when the party started, I was a bit bewildered.

The village chief stands up and tells them to turn off the ball of light—finally, the campfire. A spark ignites in the dark square, and it gradually burns. The people of the village cheer, and the party gets into full swing.

“This is fun. We used to make campfires when we were exploring, but it’s a different feeling when it’s big and lively.”

Claretta-san smiles at me. Campfires are going to be a regular part of this village’s festivals and parties, aren’t they? It makes me kind of happy.

“Yes, I don’t know why, but it’s fun when everyone gathers around the fire.”

In fact, since childhood, I’ve always been told not to play with fire, and I expect it’s a reaction to that. Fire must be scary in this world, too, so I guess we can share the same kind of immoral fun. That’s my personal opinion.

“Fufu, I enjoy it too, so maybe that’s the case.”

Eight beautiful women, including Cecilia-san, sang in front of the campfire. Dancing also began, and the atmosphere of the previous festivities started to take on a more festive feel. The drunkenness will come intensely from here because Alessia-san is dancing.

…Alessia-san is very beautiful, but her dancing is not so subtle. She’s just a little too drunk and excited to dance.

“Claretta-san, Alessia-san is dancing…”

“Yes, you are right. Alessia must have been enjoying herself.”

Is everything alright? Oh, Dorothea-san took her. Dorothea-san seems to be having a hard time, too. It seems like people around here are drinking the distilled liquor.　　

The party was getting noisy, so I decided to leave and returned to the Seeker with Ines, Felicia, and Rimu. Carla-san and Claretta-san probably want a drink, too, right? I tried to show them how mature I was.

“Ines, Felicia, you two can go back to the party. You haven’t been drinking at all, have you?”

“Well, I’d like to have a drink, but I’d rather do it while I’m in the bath. What about you, Felicia?”

“I, well, my father was devastated, so I don’t want to go back if possible.”

Oh, the village chief was certainly in high spirits. It’s fun to watch, but embarrassing for his family?

“Then, let’s have a light drink in the bath.”

“”Yes.””

They wanted to drink Japanese sake, so I brought out some sake and drank it while soaking in the bath. Surprisingly, I was tired, but I got drunk more than I imagined I would, and I sank right away. I was just playing with the kids, though.

In the morning, when I went to the living room, only Carla-san and Claretta-san were there… It’s as I expected.

“Good morning. Are the others still hungover?”

“Yes, I tried to wake them up, but they were just letting out groans. I don’t think they will be able to move today. I’m sorry.”

Claretta-san apologized profusely. I had expected that too, and we had a party, so if anything, it was my fault.

“Haha, it’s no problem. It’s the day after the party, after all. Let’s take it easy today.”

We finished breakfast and went back to the room.

“Master, you said you were going to take it easy, but aren’t you going to do anything?”

“Hmm? Oh, I have a selection of things that might help me get to the place where the village chief said before that there was a strange smell, and maybe just check out the dark elf village.”

I have a boat I’m trying to get to. This island is an easy place to try it out, so let’s take advantage of this opportunity.

“You’re buying a new boat? I wonder if it’s more impressive than a luxury liner?”

Oh, no wonder Ines thinks so. The prices have been basically going up until now.

“This time, it’s a little different. But it’s something special, and I think you’ll be surprised.”

I’ve seen classic cars on the luxury liner, and I was surprised to learn about the magic vehicle. They say they are rarer than large magic ships. It would certainly surprise them.

“Everything I’ve seen has surprised me, so I’m sure it will surprise me this time, too. I’m looking forward to it.”

“Master. Are you sure you don’t mind that the people of Girasole are not in their best condition?”

What about it? I’m just going to run around the area, so I guess it’s not a problem.

“Felicia, don’t worry, it will be fine. We won’t be moving much. I’m going to choose a boat now, so you two are free to go.”

“”Yes.””

I look at the special ship on the purchase screen. There are many ships that I don’t know in what situation I will use them. I guess there are two that I would choose to use right now.

One is Gibbs Aquada, 15 gold coins. This is a car? Or a boat? It’s a car no matter how you look at it. But you need a marine license, and I guess they included it in the ship summoning.

I’ve admired this boat since I saw it on TV, so I really want it, but it’s a two-seater and subtle and difficult to use. And it’s not suitable for this time because we’ll be traveling through rivers, forests, and mountains.

The other one is the Quadski XL, for five gold coins. This is a two-seater, and on land, it becomes a buggy and is smaller in size. It can be used on rivers, in the forest, and in the mountains, and if I had to buy one, this is definitely the one I’d buy.

I also found a Rinspeed Splash and Rinspeed sQuba, but I was afraid to try them out of the blue.

The sQuba one, in particular, is a convertible, but it can also dive. To be honest, I don’t understand what it means, and I’m scared. It is impossible.

…I’ll save Gibbs Aquada for later and go for Quadski XL. Once it is decided, let’s get moving… Let’s go check out the village first.

“Ines, Felicia, now that I have decided which boat I want to buy, let’s check out the village first, and then we’ll try it out.”

“Yes, I’ll be ready soon.”

Well, shall I change my clothes too? I put Rimu on my head and headed outside.

“Ara, Wataru-san, are you going out?”

Claretta-san and Carla-san are having a cup of tea in the living room. Fuu-chan is also relaxing on Carla-san’s lap. I guess Carla and Fuu-chan are getting along well, aren’t they?

“Yes, Claretta-san. I’m going to go check out the village for a bit and try out the new boat I’m buying.”

“I see. I will accompany you, so can you wait a bit?”

“It’s fine. I will not go to any dangerous places. Please take care of Alessia-san and the others.”

I stopped Claretta-san, who had started to move in a hurry.

“Hmm, then please take Carla with you. I will take you at your word.”

“Is that so?”

When I look at Carla-san, she nods her head while eating tea cakes, so it seems that there is no problem.

“Then, Carla-san, please take care of me.”

We headed for the village with Carla-san, who was probably bored, and Fuu-chan, who was perched on top of Carla-san’s head. Well, it’s just a short walk up the hill, so it’s not nearly as dangerous as it sounds.

When we arrive at the village, it is quiet as planned. But compared to the festival, there are a few women out and about. I don’t see any men. I wonder if all male dark elves can drink alcohol? Aside from the people from the lakeside village, it’s not good to not learn.

I got drunk and fell into the sea, so I learned. I’m glad I came to this world now, but I’ve learned that drinking too much is dangerous.

“You’ve been quiet, Wataru-san.”

Carla-san asked me with a look of “Why?” on her face.

“Most of the people are with Alessia-san and the others.”

Oh, I see. Her understanding is outstanding since the group of people who love to drink are hungover quite often. We walk through the quiet village and arrive at the village chief’s house.

“Hello, Cecilia-san.”

“Hello, Wataru-san. Thank you for yesterday. We had a big party, and everyone was happy. Well, my husband and most of the villagers are suffering now, though.”

Cecilia-san said with a bit of a wry smile. The village chief, who was the most enthusiastic, is also hungover. Just as planned. This will calm things down a bit. I can’t handle it if they start to get excited again.

“Haha, everyone was drinking, after all. Did anything go wrong?”

“No, nothing. We ate, drank, made noise, and had a good time.”

How was the singing? I did my best to praise them. It was actually a great song, so I guess it was good that I praised them sincerely, and they were in a pretty good mood.

We chatted over a cup of tea and left the village chief’s house. Now, to try out the Quadski XL… the buggy was fine for off-roading, right?

Would a secluded grassy area be better? It might get tangled up in the long grass, but it won’t break, so that’s not a problem. I feel like it’s too late to hide it from the dark elves, but there’s no need to force them to see it.

“Wataru-san, why are we going to the meadow?”

“What I’m buying this time is amphibious. I’m thinking of riding it in the meadow.”

“Amphibious?”

She looked like she didn’t understand it at all. I may not have said it well enough, but it was difficult to explain it in any way. It would be better to have her see the actual thing.

“Well, you’ll understand when you see it. I’ll buy it and summon it when we get a little further along, so please keep your eyes open for it.”

“Yes.”

Now that we are a distance away from the village, I buy the Quadski XL… color selection. There are red, blue, yellow, and silver? I decided to go with red because it looks faster. I paid five gold coins for it.

“Then, I will summon it. Summon Quadski XL.

From the magic circle of light, Quadski XL appears. …I know it’s a different category, but it’s a little sad that it’s a rubber-boat class magic circle.

“It’s small.”

Carla-san mumbles. Well, I know what she means.

“Master, you said it’s amphibious, but how does it work?”

“I think it would be quicker if you saw it, so I’ll show you now. Also, I’m going to name it the Add.”

“…I won’t ask too much about the name.”

Ines, thank you. It’s very helpful that you don’t ask too deeply. To be honest, the most difficult part of buying a boat is the name. No matter how many times I think about it, I never know the right answer, so I have to rely on my feeling on the spot.

I get on the Add and start the engine. Twist the gas pedal, and the Add starts to move. Behind me, I hear a surprised voice. It seems they were surprised. It feels good, doesn’t it?

It is said to be capable of over 70 kilometers both on water and on land, so it is dependable. Even on uneven ground, I don’t feel that much vibration, probably due to the good performance of the suspension. And it’s fun.

I’m afraid of going full speed, but once I get used to it, I think I can go 40 to 50 kilometers. Rimu is also excited, and it’s bouncing around between my legs. I’m afraid he might fall off. I turn around and go back to where I started.

Hmm, it’s fun, and the Add will certainly make it easier to get around on land. I wonder if a hovercraft or something like that would be better for moving a large group of people since I would need several of these vehicles. Well, let’s try the Add and think about it if I need something else.

Funds on Hand: 38 gold coins, 5 silver coins, 68 copper coins.

Guild account: 0 platinum coins. 70 gold coins.

Savings ship: 190 platinum coins.

Pepper ship: 285.

T/n:

Gibbs Aquada

Rinspeed Splash

Rinspeed sQuba