McQueen-san's Dungeon Visit
The next day, McQueen-san invited Jeraid-san's party to my house.
When you go through the front door of my house, you are already in the dungeon. The entrance was directly connected to the entrance of my house, which was on the first level of the dungeon. McQueen-san and his party were surprised from the moment they stepped inside.
After all, the size of the house from the outside did not match the size of the inside. It was no wonder.
When I gave them a quick tour of the house, both inside and out, McQueen-san complimented, [It's a beautiful house]. McQueen-san praised the house.
The second floor surprised McQueen-san and the others even more. When I guided them to the dark elf village, the villagers were a little nervous due to the unfamiliar outsiders, but they answered McQueen-san's questions obediently.
McQueen-san also carefully examined the village's ingredients and processed products with the eyes of a merchant. He inspects the village, looking at the fields and tasting the food.
The third level was naturally a surprise as well. After all, there is a beach where my family can enjoy vacation. It is also an excellent fishing ground.
McQueen-san looked at the clarity of the sea and tried licking the seawater, while the dark elves who were fishing with cast nets showed him the fish.
As part of my explanation, I taught them about the fish that can be caught offshore and the shellfish that can be caught from rocky areas and sandy beaches. Then McQueen-san's eyes widened in surprise.
"Is it possible to catch that many kinds of things... No, it's strange that it's a dungeon. But it's very like Light-kun. It's an interesting dungeon with everything being edible. Fufufu."
Apparently, McQueen-san thought I was a greedy character, but that's not true! I'm just a gourmand.
I also introduced the fourth level, but this is a cave-like floor where ore mining can be mine, which is familiar to the Republic. McQueen-san and the others weren't surprised, but their faces turned pale when they saw the adamantite and orichalcum.
"Light... did you make something with this one?"
Hailgrid-san, a dwarf in Jeraid-san's party, asked me this while pointing at the adamantite.
"As expected, I haven't used it yet. Also, I don't feel like I can make anything good using this material yet."
When I answered that, Hailgrid-san looked a little relieved.
"Light-kun, can you use the Mithril?"
"Yes. I made some swords and armors with it."
"Would you mind if I looked at it?"
"Yes. Um... here."
I took out one from my [Spatial Magic] and handed it to McQueen-san. McQueen-san looked at it carefully for a while, then gave me the sword back with a smile.
"No, as expected. The decoration that I pointed out earlier has also improved. Practicality and decoration are in harmony."
"Thank you. Would you like to buy it?"
"Well...... I will only ask for two pieces this time. I don't have enough money on hand to buy them all."
McQueen-san bought two of my mithril swords with a wry smile.
Jeraid-san was also looking at the Mithril sword, but seemed to be unable to afford them.
"Kuh~...... As expected, I can't afford a Mithril sword......"
He looked regretful when he said that.
There's nothing special to show on the fifth level, but this time I introduced the Sora clan, the elves which were the reason why McQueen-san was invited to the dungeon.
"So you were trying to procure that much seasoning for these people."
"That's right. Although we are self-sufficient in ingredients, we lack knowledge of processing techniques for seasonings..."
"Well... this is just a suggestion, but could you come to the Republic once? Light-kun can learn how to make soy sauce and miso directly, and teach the people here to make it in this dungeon. Do you think that is better?”
I see... that's a good idea. I've always wanted to visit the Republic at least once. It's just……
"I can't move right away... I have to renovate the dungeon for them."
"Of course, I didn't say right away. Please consider visiting my trading company in the Republic at your convenience and I will make all kinds of arrangements for you."
After completing the tour of the dungeon, McQueen-san and I returned to the mansion.
"Lida, you got married to a strange man. You got yourself into the lap of the Demon King."
Jeraid-san, who met Lida again for the first time in a while, began to ridicule her with a grin on his face.
"Hey, Jeraid-san! Don't say it like that! Light and I were in love with each other..."
Lida's face turned bright red as she protested to Jeraid-san, but I was also embarrassed by the way she said it...
"Hahaha. You are always so faithful! It's great that you look so happy."
Jeraid-san enjoys making fun of me and Lida because we are both embarrassed. Fran called out to McQueen-san who was looking at us happily.
"It's been a while, McQueen-san."
"It's been a while, Fran Ojou-sama. Have you been spending time here too?"
"Yes. I am now enjoying my daily life freely. How are things with my parents?"
"We have continued to have a good relationship with the Duke. His wife... has returned to her parents' home, so I was unable to greet her this year..."
"I see……"
Fran looked a little sad, but McQueen-san hurriedly answered.
"Ah! No, it's not that they were divorced or anything, but that the current head of the northern ducal family is not yet of age, and she has been appointed as his guardian and has returned to the city."
"I see, so that is the situation. Thank you very much."
"No, don't worry about it. This time, I will be participating in the social circle in the royal capital, where I may meet her. I will pass on any messages you may have."
"In that case, could you please give her the letter I will write later?"
"Of course."
Fran continued to chat with McQueen-san happily.
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