Chapter 71.1

Chapter 71: That time when I did some chores

TL: kizen

ED: Filip/Gecko

Its the afternoon of the sixth day after we left the port town and were about to reach the island .

As the ship entered the bay, the islanders all came out and greeted us . Once this island flourishes a bit more and were getting more ship traffic, its unfortunate but this kind of sight would eventually disappear, wouldnt it?

Were back . Did anything notable happen while we were away?

No not really . Well, one of the women who was held captive by the pirates had a panic attack but she has calmed down now

I think that will keep happening for a while but well just have to keep at it since those kinds of things take time . What about the others?

Ive been told that theyve finished building a simple warehouse at the plaza . You were out shopping so Root-san and the others made sure to finish it

With this we can now keep our goods from getting wet . Well then, lets move the heavier items to the vacant houses by the shore and the lighter ones to the plaza . Well be unloading the cargo so please assist us

Understood

Even without getting closer, I could see that there was a newly added large pillar on the place where we eat our meals . Above it was the sail on Edwards previous ship that was pulled by ropes and tied to stakes driven into the ground which made it look like a huge beach umbrella providing a shade for the people who were eating .

There was also an increase in the number of tables and chairs so it can now accommodate more people and we can also eat there even during rainy days . I should go thank them later .

Well then, Antonio-san, Adrea-san, please rest under that covered area in the meantime

Oi oi, I can help out too you know?

As long as its not something heavy, I am able to help out as well

Alright then but lets finish up the introductions first . Oi! Gather everyone please

The islanders gathered in a row after I said that .

Please go ahead and introduce yourself first, Antonio-san

Sure . Im Antonio . I was hired as a Doctor on this island . I may have a bad mouth but Im pretty knowledgeable when it comes to those things . If you get injured or feel sick, dont force yourself and come to me

Alright, now that thats over, lets take out our cargo

GotchaRogerUnderstood

Alright, unload the cargo

I used wind magic to transmit my voice to the ship to let the sailors start unloading the cargo to smaller boats then rowing them onshore . After they reached the shore, the islanders split up into groups then transported the clothes, daily necessities, and the bedding to the plaza .

The flour, potatoes, and liquor were just put inside one of the empty houses in the meantime .

I want us to move our main base away from the shore but we cant do that yet unless a few more houses get built .

Ah, those two bags are my personal belongings so please just leave them there . Also, you can just leave two barrels of liquor at the ship

Really!?

You would be more motivated if you had alcohol right? Youll be working as a merchant ship for the meantime so just consider that as your wage

Woah!

Yes yes . Please dont celebrate until you unload all of the cargo okay?

I just realized that I forgot to recruit a merchant in that town . Should I get two, one to trade to each side or just hire a demonkin and have them study the humans side? All of the sailors we have are humans so it might be better if I just hire a human one as well

But before all of that, were going to be shipping coffee so I need to figure out how to produce it . We also need to find a way to brew coffee efficiently and rent a store in that port town we were just in so that well have a place where we can introduce the product to the people .

Can we just build a shack at the southern side of the island and have some humans live there? I guess thats going to be impossible . I wonder if negotiating with the harpies to have them bring the red fruit to us in exchange for meat will work .

Also, even if I can make the drip part, we dont have any filters . Do I just lay out some cotton at the bottom to filter it or would a cloth be better?

We dont necessarily have to filter out the beans though . If I remember correctly, there was a certain country that drank their coffee with the coffee beans left in it . Should I just go with that? I think it was called Turkish coffee or something like that .

While I was thinking about that, something caught my ear .

The barrels are heavy so its fine to just leave it to Maou-san . Hes so strong that he can carry those things by himself after all

Hm? Ah, thats right . I guess I should bring one with me while Im at it

As I said that, I carried a barrel by myself which caused cheers to rise again . I certainly think that its amazing to see someone carrying something this heavy but they dont have to make such a ruckus, do they? Ah, this one doesnt even come to my waist .

Maou?

Eh? Huh?

Ah

Antonio-san just stood there with his mouth gaping open in his surprise while Adrea-san was looking around for everyones reactions as if she didnt really understand what was happening .

Um, Caam-san . Just what in the world does this mean!?

The agitated Adrea-san started pressing me for answers .

Ah . Um, Im sorry . Ive been deceiving you up until now

I apologized for lying to them but

No way! I cant believe it! Such a kind person is!

Adrea-san fell to her knees and looked like the world was about to end .

Calm down . Oi

On the contrary, Antonio-san was taking it lightly . Because of that, I began to explain the situation to Adrea-san .

If I told you, would you have come to the island?

That is

Well, isnt it fine if that Demon Lord is a kind and gentle one? I mean, I didnt want to become a Demon Lord in the first place . I was just called out by the subordinate of one of the strongest Demon Lord and had the Demon Lords seal magically engraved on to me turning me into one of them . Since the previous Demon Lord residing here was killed, I was brought in to replace him Thats all there is to it . I was just living peacefully in our village before this you know? My wife just had a child after all . Well, since Im already here, Ill just do whatever I can . Well, Im pretty much struggling right now though

Is that really how you become a Demon Lord?

No way . Hes that kind but hes a Demon Lord . He made a donation to the orphanage and even paid for my travel expenses

Adrea-san had both of her hands on her cheeks and her eyes were swimming all over the place in her disbelief .

Well, just let me know if you deem that you cant take working with us anymore . Well just let you go home

Ah, alright . Ill just get a feel for things and if it doesnt work out for me, Ill just work until Ive paid off my debt then go home

I-I understand I shall do the same

Alright! Its a little early but lets finish the work for today and prepare for dinner . Theres fruit wine on the cargo so lets drink today to celebrate

Ooh Alcohol!

We dont have to worry about wheat so lets bake some bread!

There are spices and dried pasta as well!

Please make sure to save the seeds and seedlings okay? Were going to be cultivating it after all

While the rest were cheering, I decided to go help out the women who were preparing the food . Wulf, who must have heard our voices while he was wandering around the island, came trotting out from the forest .

Oh, Wulf! Long time no see! Whos a good boy? Whos a good boy

I continued stroking him so much that he began to show his belly .

Oi oi, isnt it bad for you to show your stomach that easily? Good grief, youre really cute, you know that?

Most of the humans were already used to this sight but the women who were held captive as well as Antonio-san and Adrea-san were giving me weird looks .

As for Wulf, he was barking while dexterously keeping up with me playing with his front paws .

Um, that is?

Hm? Ah . They havent seen each other for a while so theyre playing

I see . The Demon Lord has an unexpected cute side, hasnt he?

Antonio-san suddenly took a slightly rougher tone when he replied to Adrea-san .

I think people who are affectionate and get attached to animals are kind after all

I see . Well, as a doctor, I dont really want to get involved with it . I dont hate dogs but I dont want their fur all over my stuff

Thats a wolf you know?

Haa!?

eh?

One of the islanders corrected them by saying that Wulf was not a dog which left them dumbfounded .

He said it got attached to him after he saved it from bleeding out in the forest

The two of them silently looked at each other upon hearing that . Is it really that strange to play with a wolf?

After dinner, I teleported to the hot spring to enjoy a bath after a long time away . I noticed that there were feathers floating on the water so I just pushed them off the bath .

I guess I didnt tell them to clean up after they use it so it ended up like this . Ah, I forgot the soap . Damn it

Since it couldnt be helped, I just warmed myself up with the hot water, got out, and wiped myself off with a towel then went back to the village by the coast where they were still drinking .

Oh crap . Looks like Adrea-sans also drunk . Her face looks completely red and shes walking unsteadily

Oi! Mr . Demon Lord . How dare you deceive me! Now drink!

Antonio-san wrapped his hand around my shoulder and was forcing me to drink .

Wait, Ill do it so dont spill it on my clothes please

Everyone enjoyed themselves that night .