episode_0076

Aruru was transported to the demon sanctuary underground by Algot.

It seems that she was sent there through a personal route to avoid attracting too much attention from people.

In that place, Aruru was expected to go through an adaptation period, building trust with demons in a similar situation as herself.

Algot asked me to keep Aruru’s situation a secret from Meruru until the situation stabilized.

I wanted to inform Meruru about her sister’s situation immediately, but I accepted the request because it was clear that chaos would ensue if the truth was known, and she would rush to meet her.

Instead, I promised to receive regular updates on Aruru’s situation through Algot, and she also agreed to allow me to visit the demon sanctuary if I wished.

After all these matters were settled, Algot’s attitude towards me changed slightly.

She started calling me to her office frequently, even when there was nothing urgent to discuss.

Whenever I visited in response to the guild master’s summons, she would ask about my well-being or engage in light conversation before sending me off.

She would suggest drinking tea together, or going out for tea and food after guild hours, actively seeking out social activities.

The scrutinizing gaze that Algot used to have when talking to me, as if dissecting a person from head to toe, was no longer there.

She always had a way of confusing people with her ambiguous and enigmatic attitude.

But now, it felt like she had shed a thin layer of disguise and was focusing on creating a comfortable atmosphere.

“Tina, has the master’s personality changed recently?”

I asked Tina, feeling concerned about the subtle changes in the guild master’s behavior.

Tina tilted her head with a puzzled expression.

“Huh? There hasn’t been any change…?”

“Is that so.”

“Maybe it’s because Unoah has been getting closer to the master? She’s been calling her often these days.”

As we were having that conversation, Algot suddenly appeared, opening the office door behind us.

“I’m sorry if my personality has changed.”

She said with a sheepish expression, looking at me.

“Uh, Mas… Master… It’s not like that…”

Tina stammered, waving her hands in confusion.

I was equally taken aback.

Wait, how did she hear that?

“Never mind. It’s not like you said anything bad. Unoah, come in for a moment.”

Algot gestured to me.

Tina looked worriedly at me.

It seemed like she was concerned that I might get scolded by Algot.

Well, looking at Algot’s expression, it didn’t seem like she was going to scold me.

Anyway, I followed Algot into the master’s office.

“Would you like some tea?”

“Oh, yes…”

Now, I naturally replied and sat down, having been called so many times that I had become accustomed to it.

Algot poured tea into the cups and asked me.

“Do you really think my personality has changed?”

…Surely she’s not keeping that in mind or anything like that.

“No, it’s just… you’ve been calling me quite often these days.”

“As I said before, now that you know the truth, Unoah should be the ‘most trustworthy person’.”

“That’s right.”

“Now that we share a secret, it’s only natural to treat you differently from other adventurers, isn’t it?”

Algot handed me a warm cup of tea and sat down.

She was showing some consideration for me in her own way.

Algot was the master of the Kubele Adventurer Guild.

There was no reason to refuse her kindness.

I just needed a moment to get used to her suddenly friendly attitude.

“By the way, I heard that you have a mansion that is difficult to deal with because it’s haunted and hard to get rid of.”

“Are you talking about the Bellafork Mansion?”

It was a place where the little demon ghost Shari had suffered a terrible incident.

I had the ownership of the mansion resolved.

During the time when Philstone was running the guild, there were times when I consigned the mansion for sale, but still, no buyer showed up.

With the change to Master Algot, the consignment sale entrusted to the guild was canceled and now it was left abandoned.

“Do you still have that mansion?”

“Well… I mean… I have no use for it, so I just left it abandoned.”

“Do you happen to have any thoughts of selling it cheaply?”

Algot asked me.

If I could sell the mansion, I wanted to get rid of it right away.

The reason I accepted the request for the mansion at that time was because it was said to have an enormous value of tens of thousands of gold.

But it wouldn’t sell.

The mansion had gained a reputation for having ghosts, and the location wasn’t great either.

There were many parts that needed repairs due to being broken and damaged.

Even if I were to sell it for a low price just to get rid of it, the repair costs would exceed the purchase price.

So, while I held the ownership of the Bellafork Mansion, I had already erased its existence from my mind.

But was Algot planning to buy it?

This opportunity couldn’t be missed.

“If you can sell it, I’m willing to buy it at any price. How much are you thinking of selling it for?”

“Oh no, I’m not saying I will buy it.”

“Oh… are you talking about consigning the sale to the guild?”

“Not that either.”

“I know a wizard. He wants to come around this area.”

A wizard? Well, anyway, if he wants to buy the mansion, I welcome it.

Since I had no use for the mansion, I didn’t mind selling it at a heavily discounted price.

Originally, the mansion was said to have an enormous value of tens of thousands of gold, but if left as it is, it would have no value.

“Does that wizard want to buy my mansion?”

“Well, that person is a bit eccentric. He experiments with magic and does a lot of strange things. So he wants a reasonably luxurious and spacious house, somewhat away from the city.”

According to Algot’s words, the Bellafork Mansion had all the perfect conditions.

It was located somewhat away from Kube and was reasonably luxurious.

Of course, it needed a lot of repairs…

“If the price is right, I will sell it.”

“Really? Then I will contact him.”

“By the way… how much are you thinking of?”

“Probably around 5,000 gold. It’s a bit low for a mansion price… is that okay?”

5,000 gold?!

If that amount of money could be exchanged for a mansion that wouldn’t sell anyway, I would want to make the deal right away.

I tried to control the corners of my mouth from rising and maintained a nonchalant expression as much as possible.

Real estate is truly the best.

“Since I have no use for it anyway. That amount… is lower than the market price, but… well, if it’s someone Master knows, I think it’s okay to sell at that price.”

“Then let’s talk again when the contact is made.”

Algot said with a smile.

“Oh, and… I might need your help personally someday. If the mansion deal goes through, you might be able to help me with a small favor, right?”

Upon hearing those words, I had a feeling that Algot wanted to introduce me to someone who could buy the mansion for a reason.

Well, that’s right, she seemed to want to burden me with another ‘debt’ in exchange for disposing of my property.

But it was too much money to refuse.

“…As long as it’s not something unreasonable.”

I accepted Algot’s offer.

* * *

It is said that Meruru, who was ordered to take a forced vacation by Algot, has returned to work at the guild.

I went to the adventurer’s guild early in the morning to check if Meruru was doing well and working healthily.

“Meruru will become an adventurer!”

However, as soon as I opened the guild’s door and entered, an incredible sight caught my eye.

Meruru was standing in the adventurer waiting room, shouting strange words.

“I, Meruru, will become an adventurer! I will become an adventurer to find my sister!”

“Wait! Today is the end of your vacation, and tomorrow is your first day at work! What will you do if you get fired like this!”

Tina grabbed Meruru with a bewildered expression and tried to persuade her earnestly.

What on earth is going on?

“What’s all this commotion about? Meruru, suddenly wanting to become an adventurer? That’s just…”

“Oh! Yunoa! Meruru has made up her mind! Since her sister has appeared, she can’t just stay still here! Meruru will become an adventurer and search for her sister!”

Meruru, saying so, was overflowing with energy.

But Meruru was as frail as they come, almost getting eaten by a blue slime.

Of course, there was no way she could become an adventurer.

Meruru was causing a scene about becoming an adventurer, while Tina was trying to stop her.

In the midst of the chaos, the door to the office opened, and Algot appeared.

Algot glanced at Meruru, who was being stubborn in the adventurer waiting room, and spoke up.

“Is there a problem? Anyone can dream of being an adventurer. Meruru can become an adventurer too.”

“What?! But Master…”

Tina looked at Algot with a puzzled expression, but Algot paid no attention.

“Please register Meruru as an adventurer. Until she wants to come back, consider the receptionist job on leave.”

“That’s right! Meruru! I’m becoming an adventurer!”

As Meruru jumped around shouting, Algot gestured to me without saying a word.

Approaching her as he gestured, Algot whispered to me.

“Wouldn’t it be a good mood booster? Take care of Meruru for a bit. I’ll handle all the requests.”

Then he winked at me.

A mood booster, huh…

Well, Meruru looked the healthiest I’ve seen her recently.

It wouldn’t hurt to go along with it for a while in this situation of Tina being flustered and not knowing what to do, and Meruru calling out for adventurers.

In the midst of such a chaotic situation, I quietly nodded to Algot.