Chapter 83: That time when the humans and demonkin were forming relationships even without me

TL: kizen

PR: Filip/Gecko

A few days later, the boats were already being built near the beach.

Hmm. I think its about time to split the hive. If I see a honeybee, Ill let them know. I should also have a new hive built

While I was muttering that to myself, someone called me from behind.

Caam. The boat you asked for is done

Thanks. You completed it faster than I expected. Well then, shall we test out if it floats? Also, should we do a ceremonial launching?

Huh? You want to drown a slave in the sea?

What are you talking about? Thats completely different from the ceremony I know

You offer slaves to the gods as a sacrifice you know?

What? Thats terrifying. Its not just hitting the vessel with a bottle of fruit liquor? Never mind, lets just stop this conversation. Rather than just cultural differences, I feel like its different in a more fundamental level

Thats true. Anyway, its good enough if the boat floats. Lets call back the fishing group

Yeah

After having that conversation, we called over the fishing group.

Its finally done, huh? Oh, the bottom is flat~. Its perfect

The group leader circled the ship while saying that.

Oi, we havent tested if it floats yet so we still dont know whats going to happen. This is my first time building something like this after all. I mean, just get a shipwright to build these things for you instead

We cant since theyre still in the middle of training. I apologize for making a strange request

well, its fine since I managed to learn something from it. Anyway, lets see if it floats first. It would be embarrassing if it sinks after all of that

After saying that, we all pushed the boat to the sea.

How is it?

Its not taking in water so far. Lets try adding more weight to it

Alright, Ill get on

Ah, me too

The three of us got on the boat, then tried to shake the hull to see how it would go. I also started adding stones using magic to gradually add more weight.

Seems fine to me

I agree

Well, let me know if theres anything wrong so that I can come and fix it

Thank you

With his role done, Jucob-san went back to his workshop on top of the hill.

Well then, I guess I should try calling them here

After saying that, the group leader started rhythmically striking the water.

A short while later, Sheila-san rose from the waters surface.

The boat has been completed, huh? Should I start pulling it?

Un, Ill leave it to you

The group leader tossed the rope to Sheila which she rolled around her torso then she started to swim.

Dolphin kick!? Wait, theres quite a lot of force to it. Whats this? Why does it feel like shes not pulling anything at all?

Uhm, how long do you think it will take you to reach the other side of the island?

If I try my best, I can do it in about two suns worth of time1

Thats pretty fast, isnt it?

They say that it would be even faster if the mermaid tribe does it

Oh, thats amazing

That means this girl can swim at about 40 kilometers per hour Aquatic demonkin are amazing! Even just a ten-kilometer round trip journey with a cart full of supplies would take us about seven hours to complete.

Come to think of it, the harpies arrived pretty quickly even though I used my transfer magic to get back. It also didnt take long for Facile to get back when I asked her to call her parents, did it? I wonder if theyre actually pretty high spec?

Is a simple meal enough in exchange for their services? Can I really just give them sweets?

I-i-i-s this really, REALLY alright?

It seriously hurts my conscience though.

Next time they ask for a favor, Ill make sure to prioritize it. Ah, specialization is amazing, isnt it?

~Idle Talk~

Rocks adventuring preparations

One of the summoned people asked to go on a training journey?

Yes

What has he done?

He subjugated a demon lord on an uninhabited island. Lately, there have been rumors about another Demon Lord appearing on that island so we sent them there again but according to his report, those rumors werent true

It should be fine since he has already defeated one. Let him do as he likes. If he comes back stronger then it would be even better. Let him do good deeds along his journey in order to improve the peoples impression of our country

As you will

Takeru, youve been given permission to do what you want. While youre at it, you should assist any troubled individuals you may encounter along the way

Understood

At any rate, Im glad they gave you permission

Thats great, isnt it? So? Have you decided where you want to go?

Its going to get warmer soon so it would be great if we go to someplace cold

Then lets head towards the mountains. If were going to a cold place, we should buy equipment for cold weather in town

Thats true. Stewed meals are really tasty in cold weather right~?

Also with liquor to go along with it. Its great

Haha. Anyway, lets just pay attention to the rumors while looking for the heroes. Well be traveling like this for a while so we need to set aside some money. We need enough for lodging and food at the very least so we shouldnt have less than what we have right now

Thats true. Well, it would be good if we could subjugate monsters or catch someone with a bounty on their head while doing merchant escort requests

We wont have any problems if things go according to plan. In the meantime, lets just see if we can find any merchant escort requests or just hunt monsters along the way to the next town. We still have money but lets try to avoid using it

Right. I guess Ill stop after this drink then

You say that but isnt that the usual amount?

Mason, you should start saving a bit

Yeah yeah

Well then, lets begin our preparations. If theres a merchant escort request, well do that, if not, well just walk to the next town. Everyone agrees to that right?

OuNo problemkay~