The Man Picked Up By the Gods (Reboot)-Chapter 301Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter .3 - Send-Off (3/3)
Chapter 301: Send-Off (3/3) ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ท๐ฆ๐ญ.๐๐๐
โBy the way, most decent nobles wonโt accept help for free. It concerns their honor and reputation, after all. Any debt made could be brought up in the future and cause them problems, so they would much rather provide some form of compensation. It doesnโt have to be money, it could be some sort of condition as well. What matters is that theyโre able to settle the bill right there and then. So while it might be referred to as support officially, in practice, itโs really a sale.โ [Elize]
Their territory could prosper if production increased. But even if it didnโt increase to that extent, they could still profit off of it by supporting other territories. Either way, itโs a necessary step to prepare for the future.
Anyhow, I was mostly worried that they might need the miasma purified by a certain date, but it looks like theyโre in no particular hurry. They just want to pick out some candidate sites, and should I succeed in the purification, theyโll decide then whether or not to build a village thereโฆ But can you really build a village just like that?
โItโs a bit different for a city, but for a small village, the process is relatively simple. You just need the right specialists, the initial investment, and the prospect of future revenue. If you can get all those, then youโll be able to hire mages to prepare the land.โ [Reinhart]
โThe construction of a new farming village is a huge chance to certain people. For example, many farmer sons other than the first born donโt inherit houses or fields from their parents. But if they were to participate in the construction of a new village, they might struggle at first, but in the future, theyโll be able to get a house and a small parcel of fields to call their own.โ [Elize]
Thereโs no guarantee of success, but the odds are still much better than adventurer work. As for me, Iโd be glad as long as I could be of service to the duke and his family. If my slimes could help them, then Iโll be happy both personally and professionally.
While thinking that, the madam stiffened. ????????????????.?????? ????????????????๏ผ??????
โWhatโs the matter, Elize?โ [Reinhart]
โWerenโt we having this discussion because we wanted to thank Ryouma-kun? Why did it become about our profit again?โ [Elize]
โโฆIt just turned out like thatโฆ Again.โ [Reinhart]
As they said that, they chuckled awkwardly. Given the conversation we had just a moment ago and the similar experience I had recently, I could somewhat understand how theyโre feeling, but I donโt think they have to mind it so much. ????????????๏ฝ ๏ฝ๏ผ??๏ฝ??
the duke and his family sheltering me is already a huge help. Even in my past life, authority was a convenient thing. Yet thatโs made even truer in this world and in this country where the nobles have such great influence over everything. The security they provide just by sheltering me is something you canโt buy with just money.
โYouโve also recommended Eleonora-san, so Iโm already receiving a ton of help from you.โ [Ryouma]
โI understand how you feel. But from our perspective, just when we thought weโd finally repaid our debt, we suddenly found ourselves even more indebted.โ [Elize]
โI appreciate how genuinely kind you are, but itโs a bit unsettling. It would be unthinkable when negotiating with one of those black-hearted nobles.โ [Reinhart]
โIโm glad that you trust me so much then.โ [Ryouma]
When I sincerely said that, the madam and the duke laughed as though theyโve finally relaxed, then they drank their tea.
โItโs just that I donโt think our current relationship is bad, so I donโt want to destroy it by relying on your kindness too much.โ [Elize]
โI feel the same way.โ [Ryouma]
โFu fu. In that case, letโs put off this matter for another time. Forcing the matter to show our gratitude would be putting the horse before the cart, after all.โ [Elize] ??????๏ฝ??๏ฝ????.??????
No one here disagreed with the madamโs opinion. I too hope that weโll be able to maintain such a good relationship. I also promised to talk to them if anything were to come up.
โWell then, I suppose thatโs about it for the secret part of our conversation?โ [Reinhart]
โHyuzu and the others also want to talk to you before you leave for the Great Forest, so it wouldnโt do for us to monopolize you. Of course, thatโs only if you donโt mind.โ [Elize] ๏ฝ๏ฝ ??๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ ??๏ผ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ
โBut of course. I also want to speak with them. As for me being a Child of the Gods, I donโt really know how to talk to them about that. If I took the time to explain it in detail, thereโs a chance that the conversation wonโt end in a day.โ [Ryouma]
It would be much simpler if I just told them that I transmigrated, but for that, they would have to know about Earth, Japan, and what kind of person I was in my previous lifeโฆ Now that Iโm opening up, it turns out that thereโs actually so much I want to talk about that itโs actually problematic.
โI guess Iโll have to come up with a better summary for when I eventually talk to Elia.โ [Ryouma]
โAlright. At that time, Iโll be sure to give you plenty of time to talk to her.โ [Elize]
Like that the secret part of our conversation ended peacefully. Reinhart-san closed the lid of the magic tool, and the spell blocking the sound was dispelled. He spoke loudly to announce that we were done, and everyone waiting in the other room came.
I spoke with them after that.
Rosenberg-dono gave me a medical certificate, then we discussed about the purification of miasma for when I come back from the Great Forest. He was a bit surprised at that, but he happily promised to cooperate. He was a lot more agreeable to the idea than Iโd expected. Turns out there werenโt many shamans and exorcists despite the high demand, leading to a persistent shortage of manpower.
I spoke to Lady Eleonora again, and as expected, she had been forcing herself. A defensive spell to deal with the curse had already been erect, so she no longer felt uncomfortable with me, but she looked unhealthy. When the matter about her working as my secretary was brought up, however, she immediately asked me for work.
There are times when itโs hard for someone to endure โnot doing anythingโ, so I gave a few simple tasks, but I would honestly much prefer if she just rested.
The four guards were the same as ever. They were worried when they heard that Iโd been cursed, but they were quickly relieved upon seen me so lively. We spoke about the Great Forest, my future plans, and their current situation, and just like that the time happily passed.
โYou take care now.โ [Hyuzu] ????????????????.??????
โBe sure to contact us as soon as you come back, alright?โ [Camil]
They left before the sun set. Our parting words were short, but their encouragement and wishes for my safety were properly conveyed. I was sending them off, but at the same time, they were sending me off as well. It was a strange feeling.
โฆWith this, everything was ready. ????????????????.??????
And at last, I could go to the Great Forest without worry.
When everything is done, Iโll come back home here.????????????????.??????