Chapter 209 (2/2)
”If he has done that, then he can si in the event that an investigation actually happens I used such methods often myself,” Chipuras added
”Chipuras-san…” Princess Levia said quietly, sounding disappointed
”That is how it is, so, Vandalieu-sama! Let usus without hesitation; it is clear that he intends to force us into a situation where the food cart cannot operate, and make us fail the review!” Chipuras insisted
”Well, I will add 'probably' just in case, but I do think it's als, but…” said Vandalieu, nodding
There was only circumstantial proof, but Joseph was probably the only one who could pressure stores that sold food ingredients but not the Adventurers' Guild
”But it's not like ill be able to buy ingredients again right away after we bury Joseph… Even if we killed him and had Isla take his place with 'Shapeshi+ft,' it would be troubleso act,” said Vandalieu ”And if so were to happen to Joseph, the first person the investigators would suspect is me, the suspicious Dhampir,” he added
He was fully aware of how suspicious he hich hy he advocated for continuing to leave Joseph be
”In ter to happen to Joseph after we've put this city behind us,” he said
”… Very well After all, there are no probleredients from the Adventurers' Guild,” said Chipuras ”It may become somewhat more expensive, but we simply need to provide Miles with plenty of ht,” said Orbia ”If we just bear with it for now…”
”He's the one who is in a pitiful situation,” Kimberley said with an evil cackle
”Everyone, please suppress your bloodthirst It'snervous,” said Vandalieu ”And it would be troublesome if some adventurers were to take notice”
Vandalieu reached the Adventurers' Guild, and he had Fang wait outside once eneral rule that ta, who still hadn't lost his hatred of hu that couldn't be helped
”Orbia, please stay with Fang,” said Vandalieu
”Okay!” said Orbia, turning to Fang ”Look, I',” she whispered in his ear while still keeping herself invisible
Leaving Fang to her, Vandalieu entered the Guild
It was near noon, so there weren't many people in the Adventurers' Guild Even so, perhaps because there were many who had heard the ru at the commission board and employees behind the counter turned and looked at him curiously
But thanks to this faht with Vandalieu, which was fortunate because he was currently accoroup of Ghosts in bad moods
Vandalieu picked one of the receptionists at random and approached
”Welcome to the Adventurers' Guild Please state your business,” the receptionist said
”hello, I want to buy some meat for consumption Do you have any leftover istration card from the Commerce Guild
”I'm sorry, at this time of day, meat is a little…”
The receptionist's response was unfavorable Vandalieu and his coht for a moment that Joseph had somehow put pressure on the Adventurers' Guild as well, but… it see time of day
Naturally, the meat sold by the Adventurers' Guild was ht in by adventurers Many of these adventurers accepted requests in theand returned to the city before the sun set Thus, the Adventurers' Guild's wholesale store would only become stocked with meat in the afternoon It wasn't even noon yet, so it was too early
There were some adventurers ould return in the early hours of the ht in by those adventurers
Meat was a raw product, so the Adventurers' Guild made an effort to trade it to other wholesale stores and restaurants before it spoiled As a result, there was no substantial inventory of meat left
”Then is it possible to purchase the parts that are brought in as proof of monster exteriven up on acquiring ordinary et his hands on the monster parts that adventurers handed in at the Adventurers' Guild as proof of having exterminated the monsters
Most monster parts used for this purpose were ears, tails, pointed tips as that were not suited for consu that the food carts of the slums served Goblin and Kobold ears, as well as s such as minced Giant Rat tails, it was possible to purchase the to purchase the fuel necessary to dispose of them by incineration, so it apparently sold these parts alesture
Vandalieu had once wondered how the Adventurers' Guild told apart the races of the ed to, and what the Guild did with the ears once it purchased them This was the answer to one of those questions
”I'm sorry The buyers for those are already decided,” the receptionist said
It seeeh they were parts intended only as proof of extermination, and sold almost for free, there wasn't an unlimited supply of them Thus, a list of buyers was decided in advance, and the parts that were brought in were divided evenly a them
”Ugested ”If you're lucky, I think you redients within a few hours”
”I'estion, but that would be difficult,” said Vandalieu
There were almost no adventurers currently inside the Guild Even if Vandalieu were toto rush out to acquire Giant Rat and Horn Rabbit meat within such a short timeframe, especially since they wouldn't even be paid much for it
It would probably be possible if Vandalieu were to offer an abnorh reward for it, but… that expense would have to be written in his ledger, which would be bad for when the ledger was inspected in spring
”Thank you I'll co a bow and turning to leave
”We will be eagerly awaiting your next visit,” the receptionist said
Vandalieu stepped outside
”What shall you do? Will you keep the food cart closed for today and coredients in the afternoon?” asked Princess Levia
”Or will you change plans entirely and go with the Tamers' Guild? Unlike the Commerce Guild's employees, the Guild Master seems friendly,” said Chipuras
”No… That would kind of make it seem like I've lost to Joseph, which feels bad This food cart business that we've all started together can't stumble over a set soredients, even if we have to do it by force”
That day, Kest atching the city's gate, unable to shake off a bad feeling that he had right now
When he had taken over for the senior guard Aggar, who had been on ood ly mutter, ”With this, that woman will be mine soon”
By 'that woman,' surely he doesn't mean Darcisan, the woman as Vandalieu's mother? I think that even Senpai wouldn't dare to try and lay his hands on a woot his eyes on… No, wait, are Darcisan and Vandalieu really alright when the 'Starving Wolf' has his eyes on theot their food cart open in that spot, they can't help but get involved with the 'Starving Wolf'… Ah, I'h Kest was focused on his duties, his thoughts were in tur about your ears and your tail,” one of the other guards warned hihtening out his ears and tail
It seeiven away the anxiousness in his h at thethrough,” said the other guard, as a serious superior unlike Aggar
Kest turned around and saw a boy pulling a cart… Vandalieu, the source of his troubles, and a dog that he had seen before
”hello,” said Vandalieu
”V-Vandalieu-kun?! W-what's thehappened?!” Kest asked, flustered and worried that Vandalieu had finally broken under the harass the city
”Caluard warned hi the city?” he asked
”Yes, to fill up my stocks a little,” said Vandalieu
Kest looked down at Vandalieu's cart and saw that it contained no belongings of any sort; it was co up for your food cart I see, I thought… No, never hway And sometimes Goblins and other weak rasslands and woods, so be careful No uard down,” said Kest
Fang looked at Kest and gave a few barks
Kest interpreted these as ”Leave it to ood care of your master,” he said
”Kest, I know he's an acquaintance, but check his identification before you let hihed
Vandalieu showed the senior guard his two pieces of identification
The guard raised his brows in surprise ”You have not only a teistration card at the Commerce Guild, but also an associate ed to ta to the Tamers' Guild, the toll fee is reduced by five Baums, whether you're a full e, you can pass for free Make sure you're back before the sun sets”
”Yes, thank you,” said Vandalieu, giving a small nod as he took his identification cards back
With that, he left the city, dragging his e his stocks… What does he need to stock up on?” the senior guard asked Kest as he watched Vandalieu leave
”Herbs for his sauce, I think,” Kest assu to harvest the herbs for it somewhere”
”I see The Dark Elf's ruo and buy one of those skewers souard said with a nod, satisfied by this explanation
But rasslands, but the Devil's Nest closest to the city
Morksi was a commerce city; it didn't have wide open fare quantities of it, as well as hunting and gathering
A part of that was hunting in the Devil's Nests In fact, the city of Morksi had been originally built in this location that was close totheir resources
”Now then… we can't be too far away from the city, so I suppose I'll make this lake and forest into a Devil's Nest I'll have to re-examine the surveillance around the city later,” said Vandalieu as he loosened Fang's collar and held his hand out towards hi with his tongue hanging out
”Well, Fang, the experi to an end Thanks to you, I've learned that ani a week living withonto the next experiment,” said Vandalieu
He extended his claws and an dripping onto the ground
”This is an experih Undead reproduction experi sniffed Vandalieu's blood-covered ar the blood up
Once he was finished, creaking noises began coe than he was before, Fang let out a powerful roar The loosened collar fit his neck perfectly now
Giving a satisfied nod, Vandalieu patted Fang in thanks, and then directed him deeper into the Devil's Nest
”It seeone well, so shall we do so, now the size of a large-breed dog, gave a proud bark then ran off in excite after hi leapt out of the brush to attack the et… A Giant Horn Rabbit
Thein return
Giant Horn Rabbits were ressed from Rank 1 Horn Rabbits, and they had the exact sas
They also changed from an herbivorous diet into an omnivorous one upon their Rank increase, but they were cowardly monsters that ate mainly insects and small animals as well as plants like ordinary Horn Rabbits
But the horns on their heads were sharp and solid Being stabbed by them could be fatal
In self-defense, the Giant Horn Rabbit swung its horns at Fang, as about the sa barked and flinched as the horns struck the side of his face The Horn Rabbit was surprised that its desperate attack had landed, but it decided to use this opportunity to neutralize its attacker Lowering its horns, it began to charge
Its powerful hind legs tensed with strength
But Vandalieu ran onto the scene
”'Sharp Tongue'”
His 'Unar Technique' ue, pierced the Giant Horn Rabbit's head and ended its life
Fang whi We caredients to use for the skewers What are we going to do if you eat the 's seniors came out froo leaping out when you've never fought a et… carried away,” said Eisen
Petewhimpered, and his ears drooped
”I know that you can feel the power filling you up But no matter hoerful you are, you can't win if you have no experience Watch everyone else except ain some coht herself… Do your best,” said Eisen
Kühlnoises
”Quinn, Eisen Kühl has finished draining the blood, so I'll start disasse seeo and fetch the cart I left it behind”
Fang gave a bark
And so, Vandalieu and the others began their tasks
Though Fang had un for hi Level: 0 Passive skills: Night Vision Superhuth: Level 1 Detect Presence: Level 1 Intuition: Level 1 Self-enhancement: Guidance: Level 1 Active skills: Silent Steps: Level 1 Unique skills: ヴァ■■■■'s Divine Protection [Va] Want to support Yoshi+'s translations? Head over to the Donations Page