110 Episode 109 Weapons and Provinces (1/2)

Immediately after I cast a defensive spell, a massive blast of magic tools that had been planted in the underground organization's base rushed towards me.

The ground was also destroyed, so I cast a defensive spell as I was blown away, and waited for the explosion to end.

The blast seemed to be directed rather upward, and I was blown high into the sky.

Fortunately, the blast magic didn't last too long.

Soon the explosion was over, I landed, and the flames and smoke began to clear.

”...... Wow. This is terrible. ......

The building that had been their base was blown up from the first floor, and the surrounding buildings were almost completely destroyed.

However, the explosion was momentary, and perhaps it was fortunate that the magic tools emphasized explosive power rather than heat, so no fire seemed to have broken out.

And strangely enough, there were no civilians involved. Not a single person.

Given the time and place, it's hard to imagine that there were no people there by chance.

Then there's the possibility that--

Well, I guess we'll find out later.

A few hours later.

Mercia and I were waiting in a room at the inn for Lake and the others who had gone to destroy Gengar's organization.

”Oh!　Great catch!　We've got some pretty good booze.

And the snacks are perfect!　Of course, we've destroyed every last one of Gengar's cells.

Of course, we've destroyed every last one of Gengar's gangs, except the ones we thought might have information.

”I only turned in the ones I thought might have information.

But I've got some questions I need to ask them.

We'll talk about the food later.

What's your excuse?

When they heard what I said, they nodded their heads.

It was as if they had no idea what I was going to say.

”...... what are you talking about?

You guys knew that the base I went to was going to blow up all the buildings around me!

Lake and the others knew about the explosion beforehand and evacuated the surrounding residents.

I can't think of any other way to do it without causing collateral damage.

That's right. I told you in the beginning that I had checked the traps properly.

Then where's the talk about safety?

If it's safe, then the only dangerous places in this world are in front of dragons and sub-dragons.

At least Desi Battley is a safe place. That's impossible.

”Come on, maple. Think about it. Was maple hurt in the explosion?　Did it get a scratch?

No.

I noticed it just before and used a defensive spell.

I did get blown into the air, though.

Any illness or poisoning?

No.

Explosion magic is not a bacteriological weapon, and the explosion was instantaneous, so there was no lack of oxygen or carbon monoxide poisoning.

I don't even know if explosions caused by magic tools eat oxygen in the first place.

Any burns?

No.

Look, it's safe!

You're right, it's safe. ......?

When people say things like this as if it's natural, it certainly seems safe.

I feel like I'm being deceived. ......

I don't care about that, let's talk about food. I've got some good meat.

What's that ......?

Well, it's certainly not as important as the meat. It's just an explosion, right? Yeah.

I'll get you a drink!

We're having an audience tomorrow, so no alcohol .......

There's nothing in this world that can give a decibatore a hangover, so don't worry. Mercia's ...... maple's recovery magic should be able to handle most of them!

That's right. Then I'll have a little .......

And so the night before the audience passed.

The next day.

We woke up to the sound of bells as usual.

”Finally, an audience. ...... Are you sure it's okay for me to go?

I'm sure the king will be annoyed if I go alone.　I know very little about the trade association.

That's true, but ......

I'm not sure what to do if I were to receive a territory.

I don't have any experience in territory management.

Mercia probably doesn't either, but if you're an adventurer and a merchant, a merchant is probably better suited to run a territory.

However, Mercia told me in her spare time that this was unlikely.

Basically, the country's stance is to keep adventurers out of the country, and even if the king wanted to give me a territory, he'd probably face too much opposition.

Well, I don't need a territory, so please don't give it to me. It would be too much work.

...... Oh, by the way, do I need to go to the royal castle for an audience?