162 158 マニュアル通りという言葉は聞こえは悪いが、マニュアルは経験の結晶である。 (2/2)

”I heard you and the south of you were up pretty late last night.

”Excuse me, Kitamiya-san, our south

Our party members also gather later.

Kitamiya is excited like a child, Kitamiya's eyes don't open as if to say she's not getting enough sleep, Amelia is walking next to her and Mike says the reason for Kitamiya's lack of sleep.

And Masaru, having figured out what had happened between Kitamiya and Minami, was apologizing apologetically.

”Good morning, are you okay Kitamiya?

I'm not okay, I haven't been sleeping well because some idiot came in here saying he couldn't sleep because he was too excited. Now I'm in a mess. And to top it all off, he doesn't seem to mind.

”Not sloppy, that it is, Kitamiya!　A gamer deserves to be able to pull an all-nighter or two, that is!

”Humph!

Ouch!　What is that leader to do?

”I told you, didn't I?　You need to be in good shape for today. What are you going to do dragging your friends down with you, a**h*le?

”U

Haha, as punishment, today's spirit contract is for you to support Kitamiya and Amelia. Until you two finish your contract, your contract is gone.

”Oh, tyranny, that is!　It's a given that rare spirits are always the first to win, that is!

Then why don't you do everything you can to support Kitamiya and the others? That way, you can sign a contract and Kitamiya can rest. You can kill two birds with one stone.

”That's just me struggling, that I'm struggling with!

”No questions asked. If they don't sign up and you do, I'll ask Mr. Muille to keep you out of it for a while.

”Kill, that is!

Do it.

”Uh-huh, that I do.

Finish the sermon with eye contact while rubbing the spot where you dropped your knuckles with a grumble.

I'm sorry, Masaru and Kaido. I'm sorry to say, but the two of you will be supporting them, but honestly, if you leave it to the south alone, you'll end up focusing on efficiency and performance.

I understand.

”Yes, sir!

Amelia, well, enjoy yourself, if not freely, because this opportunity is rare. We don't get a chance like this often. And don't threaten the spirits in the background, don't threaten the spirits.

”I get it!　Good luck, Jiro!

”Hmmm, I don't mean to do that, but I'll be careful, just in case. I'll be careful, just in case.

”If you can't go to ...... for Kitamiya, you want to take a nap first?

It's okay, yeah, I'm not going to be late.

As long as we get the guidelines of action and address our concerns, our party should be fine.

The other testers in question will also be keeping an eye on Kaylee, Nostalfel and the dark elves that Muille has prepared for us.

”Well, he's got some good company, my son-in-law.

Yes, it takes a lot of work,

That's all there is to it. Cherish it.

”Yes.

That's it, now, is it time to go?

So much for useless talk, the time has come for you to reach your goal of coming here.

Muille's good-natured mood has changed.

For a dark elf who has been having a neighborly relationship with a spirit, this ritual is not something to joke around with.

It's natural for them to be serious about it.

I'm going to confirm to you and finish the roll call of the noisy testers.

”All here, Ms. Kaley.

”Yeah, good, good. Now, 'All eyes on you!　We will now begin the spirit contract. I'll send you back to the company if you keep talking to me!

Having attracted the attention of the testers with her loudspeaker magic, Kaylee nodded with satisfaction at the quieted testers.

Then he passes the spot to Muille with a glance.

I am Muille Hendelberg, the initiator of this spirit ritual. First of all, I would like to give you a few words of caution when signing a contract with a genie. Spirits are beings that have a will and feelings. I have sent this information to you beforehand, and I believe that there is no one here who does not know that.

I've only ever seen Muille as a cheerful old man before, but seeing him speak so confidently like this, I can see that he has the dignity of an older man.

The testers are also drinking in this atmosphere, and are concentrating on listening to the conversation in silence.

Muille speaks about what is normal for dark elves and his experience as a race that has been dealing with spirits for many years.

”'Contracts with spirits come in many forms. Those who associate with them through dialogue, those who show strength and reverence, or those who offer offerings and help. It is up to each of you to decide how you will contract with the spirits. I will also have someone from my tribe accompany you to guide you to the place you are going. They are all those who have made a pact with the spirits and will surely help you.

I've heard that the dark elves that accompany you are quite experienced, despite their appearance.

It's great to learn from them.

It's a lifeline for us newbies.

''Now, we've talked for a while, but at last, I'll tell you what you must not break. We will never forgive those who hurt the spirits and rob them of their power. We will never forgive those who despoil the forest. I ask you to bear that in mind as you work through this contract.

The last was a threatening word, a warning from the entire Dark Elves.

And there was a heavy pressure on Mr. Muil's words.

Unless you're an idiot, your words were so powerful that you wouldn't think they were a joke.

Gently, Muille, who had passed the spot to Kaylee, slowly smiled at me, and the air finally relaxed.

Then, two to three dark elves are assigned to each team and follow their lead to head deep into the forest.

Now, my son-in-law is over here. We have to greet the chief first.

And I'm going to split up from here.

I'll do my best!

”Leader!　I'd love to see it if you can sign a contract, that I can!

Jiro-san, good luck!

Well, good luck with that.

”Good luck!　Jiro San!

The party members who know what's going on see me off.

”Hey, you guys don't skip work.

Mr. Muille took me to another place.

Word of the Day

There's nothing wrong with fitting into a mold.

There are absolutely times when it's necessary.