Chapter 28 Gotta Hurry
I think she probably made a living by assassinating thieves and other criminals. When she tried to kill me, she had no idea what she was doing. And when she tried to get away from me, she did something as simple as rubbing her eyes, something I wouldn't have thought of.
Is that what she is? She drinks the hot drink I refill her without worrying. “Just in case,” she says, but maybe it’s a little more than that, and she believes me. That's what I thought.
"...Well, in exchange for the reward, I was supposed to be given a certain Magic Tool."
“Magic Tool?”
"Tatsuma-san."
"Just call me Tatsuma."
"I see. Tatsuma, have you ever heard of the Magic Stone Neutralization Method Magic Tool? As the name suggests, I hear that it has the effect of neutralizing Oso. Even in that country, It's an extremely expensive Magic Tool that might even be used in this city."
According to Rosalia-san's story, Oso is neutralized by submerging it in water that contains it. It is said that this water is then used as drinking water. It is important to note that this is neutralization and not purification or decontamination, so traces of Oso may remain. Accumulation of Oso in the body leads to the symptoms I observed. I see.
Oso is also present in prey caught during hunting and in harvested root vegetables. There is a method where water is used to permeate and neutralize the Oso present in meat and vegetables. It seems to be a necessary Magic Tool for daily life in larger countries and towns.
Honestly, I had no idea. The dishes I have been eating and even the water in the inn I stay at every day were probably affected by Oso.
It seems that Magic Tools are not something easily purchasable with money. She was searching for a place to buy them because her village didn't have any Magic Tools. Daioraden is a country that manufactures Magic Tools, but even so, it was said that she would have to wait for many years to make a purchase.
And the client apparently explained that as a noble, they could obtain the Magic Tool with priority. They said that the reward could be not only money, but also the Magic Tool itself. Maybe they had obtained information in advance that Rosalia-san wanted it.
"My village, you know, is located a little far from here."
"Oh, really?"
"Sorry, I didn't phrase it well. I should have said, 'it's coming a little further away.' Sometimes, when you dig at the base of a tree, you can see something slimy. That's Oso, I was taught."
"How far away is it then?"
"Well, let's see... I guess I could just walk there and spend the night?"
I mentally chant "Display Self-Status." It seems like we've been talking all night, and it's already past eight in the morning. Alright, I've decided.
"Let's go."
"Huh?"
"I'll go explain at the guild and get some 'time'. Wait for me, and then we'll go to the village right away."
"Are you sure?"
"I said it's fine, didn't I? I just can't sit still."
"...Thank you."
"How long do you think it will take to get to the village from here?"
"Well, if we take a carriage, it's about a three-day journey, I believe."
Round trip will take six days. Including the stay, it will take about a week.
"Hmm, what do you call it again, Rosalia-san? Driving a carriage, or, steering, or, what was it?"
"Steering, right?"
"That's what it's called? Can you do it?"
"Yeah, I can."
"That's good. I can't do it, so I'm glad. Please, don't disappear again, okay? Don't go anywhere. Got it?"
"Of course, Tatsuma. With you here, those kids might be saved..."
"Thank you. It's a promise, alright? Well, I'll be going for a bit."
I left Rosalia-san at the mansion and headed to the guild.
When I entered the guild building, Kumeiriana-san greeted me with a smile. Yeah, those animal ears and tail are the best, right? Well, I don't have time for that right now.
"Is the head manager (Privia) here yet?"
"Yes, just a little while ago."
"Good, I'll tell her the details directly."
I entered through the door on the left of the reception desk. I knocked on the door of the head manager's office.
"Privia-san."
'Come in.'
Seems like I'm the only one who does it this way. I have permission, so I'll go in.
"What's wrong? Do you have any problems?"
"Why would you say that?"
"I've been the head manager for a long time. I start to be able to read people's expressions to some extent. So, what is it?"
"For a few days, well...shortest would be seven days, longest would be around ten days, I'll be taking a break. Also, I would like to have a carriage arranged. And maybe, I might ask for the acceptance of the whole village."
"It would be nice if you could take it easy, but I don't mind. As for the acceptance, there's plenty of land. I just have to expand by removing the exterior wall."
"Thank you."
"Anyway, Soutome-dono will take responsibility, right?"
"That's the plan."
"In that case, there will be no one who refuses in Watter Hills. You can't refuse a request from a saint, right?"
"Don't tease me like that. I don't have any intention like that."
"I'll prepare the carriage right away. Are you listening, Kumei-kun?"
"Yes, of course."
I heard Kumeiriana-san's voice through the door and the sound of footsteps running away. Was she eavesdropping? Did I make her worry?
"Hahaha. You seem to like her, huh? How about that? I think she has a strong waist, you know."
"So, I have someone I'm interested in, you know."
"Hahaha. Well, it's just that—no, I'm glad you're thinking about it."
Instant death? Acceleration? Could it be a concubine? What on earth is she thinking? But, at a time like this, I'm glad she's trying to lighten the mood by making jokes.
"Well then, I'm off."
I leave the head manager's room. Through the corridor to the guild reception.
"Soutome-sama"
"Oh, come on. Please stop with the 'sama'."
"You're in a hurry, right?"
"Yes. I'm sorry."
"Where should the carriage take you?"
"Well... "
"If you're okay with it, I could—"
"I appreciate it, but spare me. You see, the place I'm going to from now on is a location with stronger Oso poison damage than here."
"I see. I'm sorry, I just..."
Hey, don't feel so down. I know you care about me enough.
"It's fine if you understand. In that case, could I ask you to come to the mansion?"
"Yes. I will deliver it to you later, so please wait a moment."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. It's okay."
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