242 Episode 242 "Preparation for" Mysterious Fortified City Exploration Plan "and Cheat Daughter-in-laws Story".txt (1/2)

That's why we started to prepare for the investigation of the Academy of Magical Pursuit.

The objective is to find the dragon's magic power, just like the one used in the Demon King's Orb.

But that town is very cautious.

In order to approach it, it would be better to change into a merchant rather than an adventurer.

That's why I decided to consult with Iris.

The Academy is a secretive city, but merchants should still be coming and going.

I thought that the trading city of Ilgafa might have some information.

We said goodbye to the Lady and went to the sanctuary.

From the sanctuary, we transferred to the port city of Ilgafa. We meet up with Aine and her friends.

Afterwards, we decided to take a short break and talk to Iris at the dinner table.

''I'm sorry, brother. Ilgafa and the 'Citadel of Magic Quest (Academy)' have no dealings at the moment. ......

Dinner time.

Iris came back from the lord's house and said on my lap (knee).

The reason why it's on my lap is because it's more motivating ...... apparently.

I mean, when Iris came back, Cecil was on my lap when she came back.

I think he wanted to ride it when he saw it.

''It can't be helped. It's a long way from here to the 'Citadel of Magical Quest (Academy)'.

''But I think Mr. 'Merchant's Guild' from 'The Retreating Ground Michelin' might have a deal with them.

'Well, I guess I'd better ask the merchants at the recreational area.

Me and Iris looked at each other.

Naturally, we came up with the same person.

Like... the merchant, Mr. Dolgor?

I'm sure Mr. Dolgor will have some information for you.

Me and Iris nodded at each other.

Mr. Dolgor, a merchant, lives in the 'Recreational Area Michelinella'.

He's a burly man, and used to be an adventurer in the past. At that time, he was saved by Kerkator, a sea dragon, and now he is a respectable sea dragon enthusiast. I have visited his home once, and his room was full of sea dragon masks.

I also respect Iris, the Sea Dragon Priestess, and she's been very kind to us. He is a good person.

I'm sure he knows how to get to the Academy of Magical Research.

''Alright, I'll transfer back tomorrow and we'll talk. I'll transfer back tomorrow and go talk to him.

'Iris should write a letter.

The reason why I want to go to the 'Academy of Magic Quest' is to expand the sales channel of the port city of Ilgafa, right?　I'd like to sell products to the Academy that are similar to what the resort sells. It takes a lot of brain power to research magic, so I'd like to make something sweet...

It's great. Big brother.

Iris gulped and gave a thumbs up.

'Or rather, let's actually do some business. Hopefully, we'll be able to get some new sales channels in place.

Indeed.

This would allow this town to develop further.

If we can find the Dragon's Magic and revitalize the economy of the port city of Ilgafa, we can kill two birds with one stone.

If we can make life easier for the townspeople, they won't notice that we're not working.

Well, then, we had better think about thanking Mr. Dolgor.

'Yes. As for what that man would enjoy: ......

If you're looking for a gift for a sea dragon enthusiast, I can think of a few at .......

For example...

'Maybe leak the design of the 'Sea Dragon Festival' masks you plan to use next year?

You must be so excited.

”Maybe I can make you a custom-made 'sea dragon shaped candy' that won't be available until next year's 'Sea Dragon Festival'.

I think you'll faint from the emotion.

''Maybe you could give them the 'Scales of the Sea Dragon Kerkator' floating on the surface of the 'Sea Dragon Sanctuary'?

The walls of the Sea Dragon Sanctuary are covered with the scales of the Sea Dragon Kerkator.

The scales of the sea dragon himself, who comes to the sanctuary every year for each ceremony, sometimes come off and stick to the wall.

So the scales of the sea dragon are floating on the surface of the water...

...... No, as expected, would you be pissed off at Kairyu-san?

Or rather, I think it's dangerous because Lord Dolgor is going to collapse from the emotion.

Iris rolls her eyes.

'It's all right. I'm sure you'll be pleased. Let's do it!'

That's why Kairyu-san was so angry.

Iris will negotiate. Take Lord White with you.

''Isn't it awful to negotiate in a situation where Kai Ryu-san can never say no!

For now, we decided to think about thanking the merchant, Dolgor, later.

The next day, we moved again to the Mishlila Recreation Area.

As the first step in negotiations, Aine and I decided to visit Dolgor's house as emissaries.

Then we give him the letter from Iris...

'I see. Very well.

Sitting on the couch, shaking his large body, Dolgor said.

''I didn't know you were interested in the 'Academy', Sea Dragon Priestess. ...... I see. It's because that town is researching various magic items. I'm sure he thinks it will develop in the future. As expected of the Priestess of the Sea Dragon. He has a vision for the future.

As usual, the reception room is a pile of ”Kerkator” goods.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

I'm sure that if I gave her a copy of the ”Scales of the Sea Dragon”, she would fall over ...... as I suspected. It's dangerous.

''But why is this the time of year?''

The merchant, Dolgor-san, looked at me with a strange look.

I'm a 'messenger from Iris', so I bowed lightly and then

Recently, in the port city of Ilgapha, strange incidents such as the 'Maohu deficiency disease' have been occurring. The Academy is a city where wizards and alchemists gather. You can find out how to deal with the suspicious incidents and even get a hint about them at ...... that's what Iris-Hapheumea thinks.

I can understand that. You are indeed the ”Priestess of the Sea Dragon”, aren't you?

Mr. Dolgor nodded admiringly.

By the way, Iris and I thought about this story yesterday.

Night. Lying in bed.

It can't be helped, can it?

Iris and I, and Shiro in Little Tenryu Mode, couldn't sleep once we started thinking about it.

”Well, if that's the case, I'd love to help you.

”'Thank you, sir. Mr. Dolgor.

Me and Aine both bowed our heads at the same time.

But Mr. Dolgore was so apologetic.

But I don't have any dealings with the Academy directly. So any dealings with that town will be done through the 'Merchant's Guild' at the resort.

The Merchant's Guild?

''Yes. And the Merchant's Guild here at the resort is authoritarian, and if you do business with the Academy, you are required to take a respectable bodyguard with you. Otherwise, they will not allow us to do business with them.

...... for a fine escort.

''Unless you're a merchant with a strong and respectable escort, you're not qualified to go to a noble town like The Academy,'' he said. What can I say, there is such a self-regulation: ......

Self-regulation.

It happens occasionally. It's just that kind of thing.

The 'Academy of Magical Quest' is a town where wizards and alchemists gather.

Naturally, there must be high-level wizards and alchemists.

If they are such people, then they are in good company with the nobility and rich people...

So it seems that the 'Merchant's Guild' of the recreational area thinks that it's not suitable unless you're a merchant with a respectable escort.

It's a troublesome local rule, but it can't be helped.

Of course it is possible to do business without going through the 'Merchant's Guild'.

Mr. Dolgor looked difficult.

''But that would incur the wrath of the guild. Besides, I don't have any acquaintances in the 'Citadel of Magical Quest (Academy)'. It would be difficult to do business with them.

I understand.

Yeah. I thought that was a possibility.

I didn't think that I and Iris would be able to enter the ”Citadel of Magical Quest (Academy)” right away by passing through Dolgor-san, so I didn't think that I would have to pass through the ”Merchant's Guild” at the resort.

We also thought that we might have to pass through the Merchant's Guild at the recreation area.

The 'Priestess of the Sea Dragon' Irise-sama would like to be introduced to the Merchant's Guild. What kind of fine bodyguard does the Merchant's Guild require?

I asked.

'For example, if you are a soldier in the 'port city of Irgafa', would you be competent?

The Merchant's Guild is designed to be an adventurer's guard. They don't want to allow too many soldiers from other towns into the 'Academy of Magical Explorations'. ......

So you think adventurers like us can handle it?

'Yes. If you meet certain conditions.

Mr. Dolgor nodded with a serious look on his face.

'That's a seriously tough requirement, even for an adventurer: ......

This guy is also a former adventurer.

That must be a really difficult requirement to have such a difficult face.

''First of all, you must have a strong weapon. A magic sword would be perfect.''

”Hmm. Then I guess that's no problem. It's a magic sword!

Reggie, who was in a demon sword state at my back, said.

''Oh, hey.

'A sword that only speaks!　'It's a magic sword, no doubt about it!'

There's a thing called ...... timing. Leggy.

Mr. Dolgor, you're surprised.

Well, I can trust this guy, so he won't spread any more information than necessary.

''So, I have a talking magic sword. It's cute.

”Praised by the Lord!　Ahem!

Leggy shuddered at my back.

'Well, I see. I see you have a magic sword. But there is a more difficult condition. The adventurers who go to the 'Academy of Magical Research' need to have a messenger with them. The one who can control the magic power and has a powerful messenger is the one who proves to be a powerful adventurer. ......

”Yes, sir. I thought you'd be an errand boy.

A White in a 'Little Dragon Golem' state flew out of the luggage.

He's spreading his wings and flying around in circles near the ceiling of the room.

White was with me until morning, you know. I just followed him.

That's another thing. The Merchant's Guild needs the achievement of clearing the quests it has requested. Of course, it's okay if you take the quest from now on: ......

''Okay. Then I'll stop by the 'Adventurer's Guild' on my way home.

”...... is no longer a problem at all. ......

Dolgor-san rolls his eyes.

''If you already have a magic sword and a messenger, all you need to do is complete the quest and you'll be fine. I'll apply to the Merchant's Guild since Iris-sama wants to do business with the 'Academy of Magical Quest'.

”It's a pleasure to meet you. Mr. Dolgor.

The Merchant's Guild will not reject the application for the port city of Ilgafa. In the future, ...... I would like to join the business in that town as well.

''Yes. I'll let the 'Sea Dragon Priestess' know.

Thank you!

It's nice to meet you too.

Mr. Dolgor and I shook hands.

”But you are in for a surprise!

Mr. Dolgor was impressed.

”You have a magic sword and a talking messenger, you are indeed the 'Sea Dragon Priestess''s favorite adventurer!　You've probably completed more quests than your average adventurer so far: ......

...... soudesne.

”?　Why do you look at me like I'm looking into the distance?

Come to think of it, I almost never received any quests from the Adventurer's Guild.

I've only received a few quests from the guild, including the bat extermination in ”Commercial City Metekal”.

The people of the Mummy Flying Dragon Raizika, the beastman village, and the mermaids - I've received quite a few requests that didn't go through the Adventurer's Guild, though. I do quests that involve dragons and the secrets of this world, but I don't do much work for the town's ”Adventurer's Guild” .......

It's a good time to make some achievements for the 'Adventurer's Guild' as well.

''Then I'll look for quests in the 'Adventurer's Guild'.

Hmm. I'm sure you'll be fine, Nagi, if you're good enough.

And so we left Mr. Dolgor's mansion.

After leaving the mansion, Aine and I start walking side by side.

''Aine. Do requests from the 'Commercial Guild' come to the 'Adventurer's Guild' quite often?

Sometimes it happens. Sometimes it's just the guilds being rude to each other.

I see. ...... Well, I hope it's not a difficult quest.

I'll be fine. Aine will be fine.

Aine clenched her fists.

'Mm. Leave it to me.

”To do.

The Magic Sword Leggy is on my back and White is on my shoulder.

It's a way to build a track record for going to the 'Citadel of Magical Quest (Academy)'. It's worth a try.

That's why we headed to the Adventurer's Guild for our retreat.