Chapter 106: The banquet after returning


    Trantor: Tseirp


    Pa entered the workshop.


    Dn didn’t enter … without entering, he touched the workshop, touched the entrance, and sat down on the spot.


    “What’s wrong, Dn?” (Luciel)


    “What exactly should I do to repay Luciel-sama and elder brother Grand?” (Dn)


    Something glimmered in Dn’s eyes.


    Seems like the surprise was a great sess.


    Grand-san smiled delightedly as he looked at Dn.


    “From today on, I’ll propose plenty of ideas for things I want to be made so please help me actualize each and every one of them.” (Luciel)


    “I’ve been working with that intention all along. However, this is too much of a foul y.” (Dn)


    Dn could no longer hide his tears.


    “Luciel-dono informed me that Dn was alive and well. I knew that someday you would return. It’s natural to put in the effort for my fellow junior disciple.” (Grand)


    “Elder brother Grand!”


    The 2 of them gave each other solid hugs.


    I missed the chance to speak under the heavy atmosphere but Grand-san noticed it.


    After making sure, I spoke to Dn.


    “Look, if you don’t do in, Rician can’t go in too. She’ll be staying here from today onward after all.”


    I looked over at Rician and she was looking ufortable.


    “Sorry. Come along then.” (Dn)


    Thus, we intruded? on Dn and the other’s home and workshop.


    The second floor was built as their living space while there were 3 workshops constructed in the basement.


    “The above ground building looked normal but this basement … I don’t understand.”


    The reason why I muttered so was not only because of the size of the workshop.


    The size was about 2 times that of the workshop in Ienith, but it was made of semi-transparent ss-like materials that allowed one to guess what is inside and the ss was engraved with numerous magic circles.


    “Engraved with sound-proof, vibration-proof, dust-proof, antiseptic and fire-proof magic circles, the walls were made from diamond and Adamantite to allow one to see what’s inside in the unlikely event of an emergency. With this, there will no longer be a chance that the workshop gets blown up.” (Grand)


    Just by looking, I could tell that it cost an amazing amount of gold so I was convinced.


    “This ce won’t shake even if an earthquakees. Because we’vepletely immobilized the ground underneath.” (Grand)


    Grand-san’s motivations were overflowing.


    However, he implied that the mistake that caused Dn’s workshop to explode was influenced by the earthquake after all.


    Pa and Rician both had booths that allowed them to peek at each other so they exchanged eye contact that showed their rivalry as well as their feelings of pouring everything they have into joint development.


    Then, Lionel and Cathy who have been keeping silent since we arrived at Rockford spoke.


    “Luciel-sama, I wish to request for the master on the apex of the cksmithing world, Grand-dono, and Dn-dono to construct armor jointly but …” (Lionel)


    “We understand that it is an impertinent request as ves nya but we still wish to ask you nya.” (Cathy)


    Was Grand-san famous even in the Empire?


    As expected~, while thinking so, I epted their request.


    “I’m willing to dispel your ve contracts anytime so the 2 of you can be considered as ve (provisional) … Grand-san. I’d like to request of you to create armor for the 3 ves here, is it alright?” (Luciel)


    “Even for me as well?” (Kefin)


    “You n to serve as my strength right?” (Luciel)


    Kefin was flustered but it’s better to increase ourbat strength if we have the choice.


    “I agree since it is Luciel-dono’s request. However, I won’t be giving you a discount okay. Also, it’s time to maintain Luciel-dono’s armor as well.” (Grand)


    “Thank you. I’m willing to pay as long as it is within my means.” (Luciel)


    “Understood. Dn, you think you can do it?” (Grand)


    “I’ll strike my heart and soul into it!! I ept this request. Elder brother Grand, please lend me your strength.” (Dn)


    “Leave it to me.” (Grand)


    Thus, it looked like they were going to begin crafting the armor immediately … but, Grand-san’s next words caused the ce to go silent.


    “So then, what materials should we craft them with? Monster materials? Or with Mithril, Adamantite or Orichalcum?” (Grand)


    “Do you have them in stock?” (Luciel)


    “What are you talking about? You brought it with you right?” (Grand)


    ” …… ” (Luciel)


    What does he mean?


    He directed his gaze at me but looks like we’ll have to go to the mines.


    … Even though we finally arrived at a safend with a small party … I could not fire up my motivation to risk my life for the sake of fabricating armor.


    As if they perceived my thoughts, 『Gashi Gashi』, Lionel and Cathy grabbed my shoulders.


    “Luciel-sama, I won’t ask for any more selfish requests, so shall we go to the mines?” (Lionel)


    “Luciel-sama, I’ll devote myself to serving you so please nya.” (Cathy)


    “Yup, no way.” (Luciel)


    I turned them down with a smile.


    Who would want to go to a mine where some earth dragon ornd dragon sleeps!


    ” … Is it alright to make the equipment for the 3 of them with the purified dragon scales and bones I passed to you previously to make the illusionary cane?” (Luciel)


    “Yeah. Of course. That’s also quite an amazing material so I’ll have to show my skill.” (Grand)


    “I just don’t want to go to the mine. It will definitely take quite some time right?” (Luciel)


    “If it’s for the 3 of them … it will take at least 3 months. At most half a year.” (Grand)


    The 3 of them were surprised to hear about the material but it was gathering dust in my magic bag either way so it was more meaningful to use them to save some time and effort.


    Moreover, it reduced the risk to our lives.


    The armor was for the 3 of them so I had predicted the time required and it wasn’t a problem to me.


    “Alright. I n to visit the town of Meratoni once my armor maintenance and their measurements for their armors are done but would it be alright?” (Luciel)


    I can get some training done in half a year after all, and I hope for some wonderful encounters instead of brutal encounters.


    “Yeah. No problem. Rather than that, today is the weing party for Dn and Pa so I’ll have you apany me to drink today Luciel-dono.” (Grand)


    “Sure. I don’t have any strong liquor but I have some specially made mead so I’d like it if you have a taste.” (Luciel)


    “It’s fine as long as it has alcohol. All the better if it tastes good. Strong alcoholic drinks are good but I also wee liquor that I rarely get to drink.” (Grand)


    “I’m d that’s the case. Also, would it be alright to dispel Dn and Pa’s ve contracts during the event?” (Luciel)


    “Yeah. Of course.” (Grand)


    “Please wait a moment, if the dwarf king finds out …” (Dn)


    “Don’t worry. I’ve already had an audience with the dwarf king regarding this matter.


    You no longer have to worry about it.


    Either way, the dwarf king regrets his decision in the first ce.


    To allow your promise that he can descend you into a ve or whatnot if you can’t present the strongest sword to him.” (Grand)


    “A promise is a promise … I did not think that Pa would get caught up in it too.” (Dn)


    “Stop giving strange promises that will cause you regret in the future.” (Grand)


    “Elder brother … I’ll bear that in mind from now on and I n to create the ideas that Luciel-samaes up with.” (Dn)


    “Tsk, showing off such a delighted expression. You’ll make me want to jump on board as well.” (Grand)


    “So I’ll dispel it tonight?” (Luciel)


    “Yeah. Thank you.” (Dn)


    Dn lowered his head to me.


    During dusk that is reproduced in the town of Rockford, for the sake of celebrating the return of Dn and Pa, the researchers and engineers who finished their work gathered at the town square.


    “Gentlemen, thank you for gathering here.


    This town’s Strong Arm Engineer Dn and the golem-loving girl Pa have returned.” (Grand)


    The people cheered and various words were tossed to the 2 people.


    “The 2 of them are currently ves … but I will now dispel their ve contracts.” (Luciel)


    I applied 「Dispel」 on the 2 of them.


    “With this, the dispelling of the ve contract isplete.” (Luciel)


    I told Grand-san and Grand-san gave arge nod.


    “The person who had just dispelled their ve contracts is Luciel-dono, the S-rank healer from Saint Schull’s church. He had humanely purchased the 2 of them and protected them.” (Grand)


    The inhabitants were at a loss at what reaction they should give after hearing him say the 2 of them were purchased and protected.


    “He was a gentle lord that never once beaten or used us. Also, never once reached his hand toward Pa … worthless.” (Dn)


    『Gan!』 With a soft drum, Pa whacked Dn’s head as if it was a stand-upedy tsukkomi.


    I smiled when I saw that while the inhabitants roared withughter.


    Looks like their sketchedy started since long ago.


    “I’ve returned. Please take care of me.” (Pa)


    Everyone sent cheers over reminiscent of those sent toward idols as Pa cutely bowed to me.


    『Pa-chaaann~』


    She grew up here since young.


    And as an Engineer, Pa must have been raised with love by everyone.


    “Everyone in the crowd, I’ve caused you all a lot of troubles. I’ll be in your care from today onward as well.” (Pa)


    This time, they replied with a warm apuse.


    “Today is a good day as well. With Luciel-dono around, I won’t be surprised if we drink too much and get a hangover for 2 days!”


    『Oooohh~!』


    “To celebrate Dn and Pa’s return, cheers!”


    『Cheers!』


    Thus, the banquet began.


    “Imented when I heard that Dn and Pa became ves.


    Which was why … Iined to the dwarf king and the gods.


    The dwarf king was feeling considerably depressed.


    Why didn’t you ask for my help?” (Grand)


    As Grand-san and Dn … -san began drinking, Grand-san began preaching. (TL: He’s not used to addressing Dn with -san)


    “My bad.” (Dn)


    “I tried to look for clues to the whereabouts of you 2 … but in the end, time passed but I couldn’t find you.


    At that time, a letter arrived from the Healer’s church S-rank healer Luciel-dono here.


    He mentioned that he had secured the 2 of you, regenerated Dn’s arms and requested me to construct a ce that you 2 can return to.


    Do you understand how happy I was?” (Grand)


    “Thank you, Uncle Grand.” (Pa)


    “Mm. Pa didn’t do anything wrong after all.” (Grand)


    Grand-san who hadpletely became a good-natured old man was patting Pa as he continued his preaching toward Dn.


    “Luciel-dono mentioned that I shouldn’t reveal it to anyone else so even I was wounded by the strange look everyone gave me when I was reconstructing the workshop.” (Grand)


    Grand-san who should be quite capable of holding his liquor suddenly tipped his head back to drink and the spilled alcohol almost reached me.


    “Elder brother Grand, thank you.” (Dn)


    Dn … -san faced Grand-san and thanked him by lowering his head.


    “Damn it! Don’t say it anymore. But, I’ll have you apany me to the very end today.” (Grand)


    “I believe Elder brother Grand will be the first to copse so leave it to me to look after you.” (Dn)


    “Bring it on, I’ll make you copse.” (Grand)


    Thus, the 2 of them began their drinking game and Dn-san and Pa’s weing banquet continued deep into the night.


    Author’s note:


    Thank you for reading.