Chapter 69.1

Chapter 69(nice): That time when we went to the humans continent to canvass and procure Part 2

TL: kizen

ED: Filip/Gecko

I need to check out the situation of the town so first things first lets check out the market

Ive heard someone say that line somewhere . 1

Because of that, I walked along the market street while listening for anything related to the towns guild, about the poor population, the lower class district, or the slums .

Hey, you . Demonkin over there! Wanna buy some rare fish?

Dark-skinned Ni-chan . Want some grilled squid?

Oh my, its rare for a demonkin to come in these parts . We have fish that are in season for sale over here you know?

I walked in the middle of the street while looking around since I was being called out by various store owners . I even found a store that was selling takoyaki . Apparently, it was introduced into this world by the hero so I bought one . While I was there, I tried asking about a couple of things .

Head straight down this road till you reach an intersection, turn right then youll be at the lower-class district . If you get lost, just go to the gate to exit the town . If you start walking with that behind you while sticking to the left wall, youll reach the place without fail . As for the guild, its at the intersection . Youll be able to tell right away from the sign hanging on the building . Theres a guard office at the gate but theres probably another one in the harbor as well

Thanks, Oba-chan . Since Oba-chans so kind, Ill buy another one

Oh my, thank you . Here you go

Hmm, its good . I want to know the recipe for this sauce . I know that theres a lot of ingredients mixed in it, but aside from mayonnaise and tartar sauce, I cant identify the rest . There might also be tomato ketchup or boiled tomatoes that were crushed and mixed with salt and other ingredients in it but Im not really sure . Well, I guess I should just enjoy the tenderness and taste of the squid .

I wonder if they had a blacksmith make that iron plate with round divots in it? Well, I guess I can just find out myself . Anyway, since the market area was crowded, I think the entire town might be the same way .

Im not sure though since I was distracted by the takoyaki and didnt really pay much attention .

I went along the road as I was told, went past a large intersection then headed to the gate where the guards station was . I knocked on the small door on the side of the large gate and said .

Excuse me . I have something I want to ask

After a while, an earnest-looking man clad in armor came out .

What is it you would like to ask? Well, please come in first

The man in armor opened the door as he said that .

He led me into a small room that looked like it was used for interrogation then served me some tea .

So? Whats the problem?

We caught a lot of pirates . We didnt know how we should handle them so I came here to ask . What would be the best thing to do?

Hmm I dont know how many pirates youre talking about but they are criminals so you need to hand them over to us . They will be turned into criminal slaves but since purchasing and selling slaves is illegal, the profit for selling them will be given to you as a reward for turning them in . Since were going to be the ones dealing with everything on your behalf, well be taking 20% of the profits . Would you be okay with that?

I understand . That should be alright . If their captain has a reward for his capture, do you guys still take 20%?

Those kinds of cases are also under our jurisdiction so please turn them over to us as well . However, if theres a bounty for their head, youll be paid all of it

Alright . What would be a convenient time to do that then?

Lets see Were going to be finishing up our work before the sun goes down so how about when the sun is three-quarters of the way down?

So around four in the afternoon then?

Alright . How are we supposed to do this? Theyre still locked up in our ship you know?

I will inform the guard station located in the port so please head over there instead . Ill let them know the reason for your visit and your characteristics beforehand . Can I ask for your name?

Its Caam . Thank you for giving me some of your precious time

No, we should be the one thanking you for your cooperation in capturing the pirates

After that, we politely exchanged farewells then he led me back to the entrance .

It seems like they were trained properly since I was able to finish that without any inconveniences .

With that done, I went back to the main street then headed for the guild .

I entered the guild branch with the sign that I couldnt miss, then went to a beautiful woman seated behind the reception .

What business do you have with us today?

I would like to post something on that bulletin board . How much would that cost me?

As I said that, I pointed my thumb towards the large bulletin board by the entrance .

The cost of using the bulletin board is one silver coin for thirty days

Alright . What is the size of the paper I should use?

We will be the ones to provide that but do you require someone to write in your stead?

If its the continents common language, I can write it

The receptionist lady had an apologetic look on her face as she made a suggestion .

If you dont mind, although it might double the fee, I suggest you do another post written in the human language . We also charge a fee to write it for you but

Its alright . Does that mean that more people are using the humans language here?

I apologize for the inconvenience but there are generally more humans in this continent

I guess thats to be expected . Even though they also deal with the demonkin in this port city, its still located in the continent controlled by the humans .

Well then, please take this paper and fill it up over there . We have a pen and ink prepared for you

Thank you very much

I stood up and brought the writing tools with me to another table .

Hmm, how should I write this? Well, whatever . Ill just wing it .

Recruiting skilled workers to the island six days away from this town . We are looking for carpenters, masons, and blacksmiths .

We currently only have a few islanders so theres not much option to spend it but a salary will be provided . The amount is negotiable . If you have a family, we will give you an advance payment .

We are looking for 10 people at most . If there are a lot of applicants, an interview will be conducted . If you are interested, please gather at the guild 30 days after this has been posted .

People who want to be independent, who are unable to get along with their current boss, people who think, I cant waste away in a place like this! . We are looking for those kinds of people .

Person to contact: dark-blue skinned Caam

Does that sound a bit shady? I guess its just fine .

Here you go

I handed the paper to the same receptionist lady who then thoroughly looked at what I just wrote .

Looks like there are no problems with it . However, I am curious about this island thats 6 days away from here

Ah, that? I have been entrusted with the development of that uninhabited island but I only have the humans and demonkin that were pushed on to me so I had no choice but to rely on this method of getting more workers

I see . Then, as for the price of writing it in human language, it would be 1 large copper coin . Would that be okay?

Yeah, thats fine . Ill entrust it to you

As I said that, I took out two silver coins and a large copper coin from my bag then placed it on the counter .

I have received the total amount . I shall write it in the human language now

As she said that, she rewrote it, made sure that the ink was dry, then posted the papers to the bulletin board by the entrance .

These will remain posted until thirty days from now . With that done, I shall be taking my leave

Thanks

After that, I left the guild then turned left at the intersection to reach the lower-class district .

There was a unique atmosphere floating about the place . There were unmotivated old people sitting in the alleys and young men drinking alcohol in the streets .

Hmm, do they not employ lower class citizens or do these people just dont want to work?

Hey hey, can I ask something?

I asked the children on the street who were unsure of what to play .

Common language . Dont, know

The kid who seemed to be their leader spoke up .

I . Human language . Speak . A bit

Whats this, demonkin-oniichan . You should have said so in the first place . So? What do you want?

Where, the church?

Ah, the church huh? Its that building with the sharp roof

Thanks . Here . For your troubles

As I said that, I gave them five copper coins .

Woah . Thanks, mister

They said that while waving their hands as they ran off .

Lets go buy some treats

I could hear them say that as they got further and further away . It would be nice if the children would remain this innocent .

With that said, I headed for the church .

Once I was there, I noticed that the building itself had various traces of being repaired . It seems like they were only able to patch up things here and there since they had no money to spare . As expected of a place thats in the lower class district .

I could hear the voices of children coming from the back . Are they also operating as an orphanage?

The building had large double doors for an entrance . It seemed like it was due for some oiling since it made a creaking sound so loud that there was no need for a door knocker when I opened it .

As I entered the building, I was welcomed by a nun .

Hello . Its quite rare for a demonkin like you to visit the humans church . However, since our god is almighty, even if our race is not in good terms with yours, he will accept anyone who comes to our church

This isnt a good sign . This nun is the perfect definition of a devout person after all .

What brings you here today? Are you here to offer a prayer?

As she asked me that, I noticed a plain-looking statue of god . However, unlike the one I met in my dream, the statue had a muscular and robust looking body and was holding a sword and shield .

Who the heck is this hunk of a deity? I can now understand why he asked me not to burst out laughing once I see his statue .

No, I came to for a consultation

If thats the case then please use the confession room

With a gentle smile, she led me towards the confession room then left me there .

So this is a confession room, huh? I havent been to one in my previous life but I guess it should be like this . Its just a narrow box

I muttered that as I entered the box .

After a while, I heard the sound of the door opening and someone coming in from the other side .

What is troubling you today my lost child?

Judging from the voice, is that an old man? I guess it wouldnt make sense if it was just the nun that greeted me earlier that came in on the other side .

Uhm, Ill just get straight to it . I was suddenly given subordinates and had the development of an uninhabited island entrusted to me . There are demonkin and humans among those subordinates, and as far as Ive heard, the humans would feel at ease if there is a place they could go to pray to god . Thats why, even if its a small one, I would like to construct a church on that island . After asking one of them, they told me that even small villages have a church so even if its just an apprentice, I think they would be happy if there was a priest or a nun on the island

Its probably fine if I only say that much .

Its wonderful to know that even though you are a demonkin, you are properly thinking of the wellbeing of the humans . Im sure that god is watching over you because of that .

Now, as for sending a representative, you are required to make a donation to the church . Well send some of it to the main church at the imperial capital but well also use it to repair this church and to feed the orphans so I hope that you will make a generous donation from the kindness in your heart

Hmm, sounds fishy . I wonder if this is really fine .

I understand . I am thankful that you would go out of your way to teach an uneducated demonkin such as myself of those things . As for the donation, I will be paying a reasonable amount . But first, I would like to ask what kind of procedure do I have to go through before we could have a representative sent to our island?

Information is important after all . It would be troublesome if I dont ask these kinds of stuff now .

If it is urgent, we can immediately make arrangements after the donation has been made . There is usually only one traveling and they only carry a small bag with them so it really is quite simple . You only need to write down the name of the village and where it is located . After that, it would be best if they could accompany you back to ensure they wont get lost or be in harms way . However, if that is not possible, they would just navigate to the destination using the instructions you will write down .

Oh, so thats how it goes . Im not really sure how much I should give them now . Can I use a gold coin? I guess its fine since Ill get five more once I turn in Orca .

Well then, here is my donation

As I said that, I took one gold coin and handed it over the priest through a small gap on the wall .

! W-w-we have certainly received a generous donation . I-I will be making sure that things get processed as soon as possible

Huh? Was that too much? I still dont have a sense of how to spend money in this world huh? While I was thinking that, I received a form asking for the name of the representative and the location so I filled it up .

The villages name My birthplace is called Beryl so I guess Ill just go with something close like Aquamarine . I wonder if its fine if I just decide on it on my own . It wouldnt be a problem if I call it that since the islands coast is so beautiful right? It fits, right?

For its location, its in between the continents and is six days away from Corundum .

The representative is me, Caam . Why is it necessary to put in the race? Ill just write Demonkin then .

As for the amount Ill donate I guess 3 large silver coins would be fine . 2

Ive finished writing . Its fine to do it in the common language right?

As I said that, I gave the paper back to him .

I would like to ask more serious questions, would that be alright?

He suddenly said that in a serious voice .

As long as I can answer it

This island is the one where a Demon Lord that was recently slain by the hero for exploiting humans . Are you aware of that?

Yes . Ive heard about that

I see . Caam-san, are you perhaps a Demon Lord?

No, Im not . If I was then I wouldnt have come here and I wouldnt be inviting a representative of the church to the island

Its important to keep things nice and simple to avoid getting exposed .

Finally, why did you decide to go to a church in the lower class district?

It might all be just a rumor but Ive heard about the distinguished priests of the royal capital that only work to fill their pockets and satisfy their sexual desires . It might be impolite but it is for that reason that I chose such a small church on the outskirts like this . To be frank, I thought that theres no way they would be spending lavish amounts of money in that place

I see As for your donation, it was more than enough . Thank you for your generosity . With that, this consultation is now over so please sit down and wait in one of the pews outside

Thank you very much

I left the confession room but I didnt see the priest come out . Seems like the door on the listeners side isnt connected to the church .

Adrea, I have a job for you . Weve received a request to establish a church on an uninhabited island

Understood

The client is the demonkin from earlier but he seems nice so you dont have to worry . Make sure you train properly so you can be a splendid member of our church

I understand . I shall go and ask for further details

A demonkin? Just what in the world is he thinking?