35 Episode 35 "Legend of the Sea Dragon and the Spirit Link".txt (1/2)

Me and Rita were in the parlor of the Iris-Hafeumea villa.

Cecil, Aine, and Letitia are moving from the inn to the villa's detached room.

In the end, I decided to take Iris's suggestion.

We and the girls are going to the same place. So we can't keep avoiding them.

If she's interested in us, it's best to meet with her and get it over with. If possible, I'd like to hear more information about the port city of Ilgafa and that ”Black Armor (Living Mail)”.

Iris's villa is located in the area of ultra-luxury villas across two rivers from the inn area. It's a two-story building with a large garden surrounded by a fence on the outside.

Cecil and the others are located one river away from it, in a villa area that is also used by the common people. All three of us have finished moving and are now resting.

In front of us are Iris-Hafeumea, and Matilda, the maid.

We are facing each other across the table.

It was a large guest room. On the walls were a ship - a painting of a dragon and a portrait of someone else.

The tall wooden chairs are carved in the shape of a ship. It may be a high quality product, but it's hard and makes my butt hurt. Rita is squirming all the time.

The girl sitting against the portrait is Iris-Hafeumea. She is one of the daughters of the Ilgafa lords.

She is twelve years old. Although she has no right to succeed to the position of lord, she is better than her brother and sister. Sometimes she helps to negotiate for shipping and other things.

This is all the information Letitia has given me.

”It's nice to meet you, my name is Ilisu Hapheumea.

Iris stood beside the chair and bowed in a fluid motion.

She's a small girl. She's staring at us with her big golden eyes.

She has green hair and a golden hairpiece. She's wearing a pale green dress.

Thank you very much. I'm Souma-Nagy. This is Rita Melpheus. I'm a slave but a good adventurer and always helping me.

...... is a pleasure to meet you.

We sit up too and return the bow. I'm not a big fan of polite language, but it's not crazy.

I'm nervous. I'm not very good at dealing with important people.

I've trained for many interviews in my former world, and I've had plenty of actual interviews (including pressure interviews) ...... I wish I could use my experience from that time.

It's not necessary in the other world, but if you pull up your memory, it's at least a reference

”Interview LV5

Skills to 'negotiate' in 'the other person's area' in a 'polite' manner

When I tried to pull him out, he woke up.

It's been about 10 days since I came to this world, and my body finally got used to it, so I guess that means I'm starting to remember the skills of my old world. Oh well, let's use what we can.

'Thank you for saving Iris from a dangerous situation.

Iris is looking at me from the front.

In contrast to that, this one - first of all, she doesn't look away. Keep your eyes slightly lowered. Raise the corners of your mouth.

I took off my coat before entering the room. It's on the side of the chair. Hands in your lap, straighten your back. Try not to speak too soon.

”We're just passing through.

I answer.

Then he offers me a chair and then sits down.

'It was an accident that I was able to save Lady Iris from the undead. It's nothing to be proud of.

'The guards report that the streets were littered with the remnants of black armour.

Iris scrambled up and took a tall chair.

'I wonder who the hell knocked that thing over?

'A brave man in the street, isn't he?

Is that so? I'm sure he must have a sword that stretches and contracts.

Iris asks, narrowing her eyes as she probes.

...... You noticed. When she was almost kidnapped by the armor.

So you want to know about our abilities. But I don't want to be recruited by Iris in recognition of my abilities. I'm just looking for information and a chance to talk to her. That's it.

I'm going to use the same response as in a failed interview.

”Well, you don't know people you've never met before, do you?

I blurted out. I wonder how he would react.

'I would have liked to have met you. As the daughter of the Lord of Irgafa, I should have paid you appropriately.

Iris comes inquiring. ”Are you sure you don't want a reward?

'If I wanted a reward, I would demand it directly from Iris-sama. If you don't, there may be a reason why you don't want to show off.

Well, I'll see what I can do.

I only cut the shackles and Iris admitted it.

This means that we waived our right to demand the reward for defeating the Black Armor in exchange for hiding our abilities.

''However, there is no substitute for rescuing Iris from the undead. How would you like to repay me for that?

You're very loyal, Iris-Hapheumea.

He's asking what you want to be paid. The theory is that in a situation like this, you should offer slightly below the market price. As I recall, when I rescued Rita from the big monster fish Leviathan, it was 20,000 Arsha.

But this time, I didn't save her at her request. Or rather, I just saved her on my own.

It's a hassle to give a bad impression to an authority figure, so I'll just keep it to the bare minimum.

Well, do you mind if I do two things for you?

Go ahead. Dear Souma.

'I would like you to introduce me to a healer. Isn't there someone out there somewhere who is responsible for healing the guards who have been killed by the undead?

Yes, sir. We are healing the guards now.

Would you be able to use your powers to help the people in Cecil's... party?

'There is a man in there who is not feeling well, sir. Well, as soon as the soldier has been treated we will arrange to be there tomorrow night. And the other?

If you have any common household skills, we'd like to buy them.

He didn't see this coming. Iris blinks and tilts her head.

'This is all the mansion we have. I was wondering if you have the skills you need to do your job when you hire someone to do it all the time. Just thought I'd like my slaves to learn some housekeeping skills.

I'm lying.

I just want to replenish my skills. The reason it's limited to ”housekeeping skills” is because you can't just come in and call it a ”combat skill. That's like saying, ”Give me a weapon. I don't want to be warned.

”Of course we'll pay you the right price. What do you say?

You're not greedy, are you, Master Souma?

I'm currently unemployed and without a permanent address. Even if I had received a treasure, I would have nowhere to put it.

I'm willing to accept all of your terms.

Iris smiled happily, holding her mouth shut.

It's funny, this kid.

I'm sure he knows what I'm trying to do, but he's still trying to figure out things.

Thank you, Iris-sama.

I'd like to talk to Master Souma some more.

Same here. The ”Interview LV5” is still active.