Chapter 661

Bear-san goes to the Castle

After receiving the materials and money from Sanya-san, we returned to the Guild Masters room, where Fina and the others were.

When I entered the room, Fina and Shuri were eating some delicious snacks that Sanya-san had prepared, and Tirumina-san was drinking tea.

Were back. (Yuna)

Are you done? (Tirumina)

Yes. (Yuna)

Sanya-san looked at Shuri, who was still eating, and gave her a piece of paper to wrap the leftover sweets in for her to finish later.

Sanya-san then guided everyone out of the guild.

Thank you, Yuna-chan. (Sanya)

Sanya-san thanked me.

This time, the bear box felt cleaner, and I also had more money to boot.

Thank you, as well. (Yuna)

I didnt know what to do with the extra money, though. However, when I needed money, it would be a problem if I didnt have any. Having money without an idea to spend it was better than having none.

What are you going to do until the evening? (Yuna)

I asked Tirumina-san and the others as we left the Adventurers Guild.

Well, we could spend the rest of the day looking for souvenirs. We were thinking of buying some souvenirs for Gentz and the children at the orphanage. (Tirumina)

Hmm, okay, Im going to the castle then. (Yuna)

After a moments pondering, Tirumina responded, The castle?

Ive been summoned by the King. (Yuna)

I didnt want to be summoned by the King again because of not meeting him this time, so I decided it would be better to go there and get all this annoyance over with.

Yuna-chan, what did you do? (Tirumina)

Tirumina-san asked, her face turning pale.

Well, I dont think I did anything wrong. I was probably just summoned to discuss the monsters I provided for this event. (Yuna)

I see. (Tirumina)

Tirumina-sans expression changed to one of relief.

Since Yuna-chan is involved, I thought you had done something to the King. (Tirumina)

I wonder what kind of person she thinks I was.

If the king was a terrible king and showed hostility to me, then I might have done something about him. I think the King of this country was a

good

King compared to the ones I imagined (from manga, novels, and anime). He was not arrogant and did not get angry when I interacted with him in a casual speech.

(Editors note: In certain cultures, customs, and national laws, speaking using casual language to a member of the monarchy can be considered as lse-majest.)

However, I doubt that he was

that

great of a King when he would skip work just to meet me and eat the food I brought along with me.

I was once told that if a superior skips work, the work of those below them would also be affected. Hopefully, the people around the King would a.s.sist him with his work to avoid that pitfall.

I left Tirumina-san and the others and arrived at the castle alone.

A soldier standing in front of the castle gate looked at me.

I wondered, was it really possible to just show up and meet the King?

It would be challenging for an ordinary person to meet the King in manga and novels.

And originally, I didnt even have a letter of introduction either.

Sanya-san only told me about being summoned. If I asked Ellelaura-san for more details, I would be owing her a favor, and I also didnt want to bother the gatekeepers by telling them that I had come to see the King directly, either.

However, I had an idea.

If I went to see Flora-sama, the King would definitely try to come to see me. If he didnt, I would think of something else then.

So I decided and informed the soldier that I had come to see Flora-sama.

Then, as usual, I pa.s.sed through the gate with a face-pa.s.s, or bear-pa.s.s, and one of the soldiers ran towards the castle. This should let the King know that I have come to the castle.

I walked through the pa.s.sageway I had pa.s.sed many times before and arrived at Lady Floras room.

I knocked on the door to Floras room, and Ange, who was taking care of Flora, came out of the room.

Yuna-san? (Ange)

Um, its been a few days? (Yuna)

When we arrived at the royal capital last time, Ellelaura-san kidnapped us which led to Ange meeting Tirumina-san and the others when we were touring the castle.

What brought you to visit us today? Did you come to see Flora-sama? (Ange)

I was actually summoned by the King, and I was wondering if it was alright if I just showed up here. (Yuna)

When I told the truth, Ange-san looked surprised.

I am surprised that you have been summoned by His Majesty the King, but I am also surprised that you came to Flora-samas place first instead of meeting His Majesty. (Ange)

I was actually thinking of asking the gate guards at first, but thinking again, I considered that doing this was a better idea since the King will also be contacted when I come here. (Yuna)

Yuna-san (Ange)

Hearing my story, Ange-san now had a troubled look on her face.

I can go to His Majesty to tell him about Yuna-sans visit. (Ange)

You probably didnt need to. If I wait here, hell come, I think, so itll be fine. (Yuna)

Only Yuna-san would treat His Majesty the King that way. Ah, no, Ellelaura-sama might treat him like that as well. (Ange)

What, Im treating him like Ellelaura-san? (Yuna)

Anyway, come right in, for now. (Ange)

Ange-san brushed off my question with a smile and let me into the room.

Bear? (Flora)

As I entered the room, Flora-sama noticed me and came running up to me.

You came to visit me? (Flora)

Im here to see Floras father, so I thought Id meet him here. (Yuna)

My father? (Flora)

Yes, so can I stay here for a while? (Yuna)

Yes! (Flora)

Flora-sama showed me a big smile.

Then, I summoned Hugging-bear and Swaying-bear to play with Flora-sama, while I sipped the tea Ange made for me and waited for the King.

Yuna-san, what are you going to do if His Majesty the King doesnt come? (Ange)

In that case, Ill go home. (Yuna)

My calculations should be happening soon.

There was no doubt that the soldier who was guarding the gate went to the King. And he would have been notified of my arrival.

Even if the King himself did not come here, he would send at least someone to summon me.

Ange looked troubled at my response, but soon enough, the King arrived at Floras room.

Why are you in Floras room? (King)

He said this to me as soon as he entered the room.

I thought if I came here, I could see you. (Yuna)

What do you think you are making a King do? (King)

Its because I didnt know how to properly meet the King. (Yuna)

Why didnt you ask Ellelaura about it? (King)

I also thought about that idea but decided not to go ahead with it.

I only got notified by Sanya-san earlier when we were at the Adventurers Guild. Anyway, whats the reason for the summons? (Yuna)

I heard that you gave that big Scorpion to the Adventurers Guild. (King)

They said they needed it for an event, and I didnt want to keep it forever. (Yuna)

I told you that if you ever want to sell it, I would buy it. (King)

I did remember him saying something like that.

But how did you know about it when it was only shown once during the event yesterday? (Yuna)

Because Ellelaura reported it to me; you were watching the event with Ellelaura, right? (King)

I also remembered that Ellelaura-san had said something about an inspection tour. I thought she was just using it as an excuse to skip work.

Was she really doing her job?

And I also heard about c.o.c.katrice. (King)

For those, they were monsters I encountered and defeated when I went to the elven village with the Guild Master, Sanya-san (Yuna)

I made no promises to the King regarding that.

It looks like you had wyverns as well. (King)

Its the wyverns I defeated when I encountered the 10,000 monsters. Did you want them as well? (Yuna)

Im not picking on you. You killed those monsters. Youre free to do what you want with them. (King)

I didnt get his point.

Then whats the reason for the call? (Yuna)

Im just checking in with you. I heard that you wont give up on those monsters magic stones. Are you going to sell it to someone else? (King)

Hmm? I have no intention of selling them to anyone right now. (Yuna)

I was simply collecting them.

It was only instinctive for gamers to keep rare items in reserve.

Like the Scorpions sh.e.l.l, materials originally intended to be used only for crafting armor. I have the Bear Equipment given to me by G.o.d, and as long as I have this set of armor equipped, I wouldnt need any new armor soon. Even if I had the materials to make something, I only intended to sell them if it was necessary.

On the other hand, when it came to magic stones, I couldnt just sell them to someone. There was basically only one magic stone in a monster, so it was more valuable than any other material.

Besides, there could be various ways to use a magic stone.

Moreover, large magic stones should be even more valuable.

It was not easy to find a huge monster, and it was not easy to defeat it, either. Nor were monster cores something that could be easily bought with money.

I see, so youre not going to sell it to anyone. (King)

I have no such plans right now. (Yuna)

Then, let me repeat it. If you are ever in need of money and plan to sell it, sell the magic stones to me. Dont sell it to anyone else. (King)

Why? (Yuna)

A large magic stone is precious. They can be used for good, but they can also be used for evil. You have seen it, right? The one in Dzelt was used to grant water blessings, and the one in Eupharia was used to summon monsters. Not everyone can do it, but people in this world can use them for incredible things. A small magic stone can only create small scale effects, but the bigger the magic stone is, the bigger, and the more powerful the effects it could create. (King)

It was impossible for a small magic stone to supply water to the whole city of Dzelt. It was only possible because of the Krakens large water magic stone. It would not have been possible to attract monsters to the city of Eupharia with a small magic stone.

As a country and as its King, its my responsibility to ask you what you would do with the magic stone you have. (King)

So thats why I was summoned.

For now, I dont plan to sell it to anyone, and Im not going to give it to someone who will use it for something evil. (Yuna)

But you know, sometimes you dont even realize that those materials will be used for evil. There are people in this world who may look like good guys on the outside, but behind their masks, they are evil people. (King)

There was no denying that.

It wasnt always easy to figure out a persons true nature.

You need to be able to read minds to judge good and evil at the first meeting.

If I ended up giving it to the wrong person, then I would be responsible for dealing with it. (Yuna)

For the record, I was not trying to set up a flag.

I have no plans to give it to anyone else in the first place.

Those who have strong power. Those with strong tools. Those with great strength. If used in the wrong way, it will only bring misfortune to those around them. (King)

The King said, as if reminding himself.

If a person with bad intentions were to use my Bear Equipment, they could easily kill people, they could destroy cities, and even if they did something evil, they could easily escape by using the Bear Transfer Gate.

On the other hand, it could also be the power to become a hero who saves peoples lives.

Power could be wielded for good or evil, depending on who used it.

Well, I was the kind of person who thinks it would be best if I and the people around me were happy without becoming either side of the coin. I have neither the qualities of a Demon King nor those of a Hero.

But if there was ever a threat looming around me, I would do my best to protect the people around me, especially those with connections to me, with my Bear Equipment.

Thats all I want to talk about. So, any good food today? (King)

He sounded cool at first, like an actual King, but his closing words spoiled the moment.

It was almost lunchtime, so I served the eel rice bowl I had bought in the Nation of Wa, and the three of us, including Flora, enjoyed it.

I again asked Ange-san to apologize to Zeref-san, the head chef, and handed her some unadon to share with him, which should make him pleased.

By the way, Ellelaura-san and the Queen did not show up.

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