Published at 29th of January 2021 04:16:59 PM
Chapter 73.2
Translator: SFBaka
Editor: Thor’s Stone
The dismantling work continued on, but the process of draining blood from the dragon corpse wasn’t all that complex, and frankly, watching it was pretty boring . We’ve been watching for most of the morning and I already felt we’ve observed plenty enough .
I guess we should wrap this up now .
“It looks like the remaining members of A Team have come back . Let’s go and meet up with them, everyone . ”
“Eh!? Of course, we should . Let’s go!”
All thirty-nine Clan members present outside, including us, received the A Team members who escorted the captured bandits back to the city .
“Ooh! It’s Alan-sama! It looks like he’s okay everyone!”
“Ah, that’s wonderful!”
It looks like I really caused them to worry this time huh . Oh, right . I guess I’ll have to explain what happened to me all over again……
“Alan-sama, we’ll handle briefing them about all that’s happened, so go ahead and hand over the bandits to the authorities . ”
The ones who offered to do so were Kenny and Walter from the late earl’s private troops . It looks like they noticed I was getting pretty fed up about explaining about the dragon and stuff . And I truly was quite fed up with repeating my story over and over, so I accepted their goodwill and let them handle briefing the rest of the members .
Rounding up bandits was a designated request we took from the Commerce Guild . And so, it would be more appropriate if the Shining Star party – meaning me and the girls – were the ones to hand them over .
“We’re here to hand over bandits . Please handle it for us . ”
“Understood! Please wait for a moment, sir!”
The city guard sped away in a fluster to call his superiors over . Before long, more than five men came out of the city guard office . Captain Guido wasn’t present among them, but they all looked quite professional and took brisk steps toward us .
“We’ll be taking these felons off of your hands, sir . We’ll be borrowing the chain cuffs as usual, if it’s alright with you . ”
“Please, go right ahead . ”
It kinda feels like the soldiers were quicker to respond and acted more politely when talking to us today . Maybe it’s a result of what happened yesterday . My reputation seems to have really shot up huh .
“I’ve already had my fill of watching the dismantling process guys . Do you want to have some lunch now?”
“Sure . Let’s go . We’ll have to prepare for the dinner banquet early in the afternoon after all . ”
“Eh!? But the banquet would be starting at six in the evening you know?”
Everyone in the party was looking at me quizzically . It was as if they were asking ‘So what’s your point?’ or something . I just said something unnecessary huh .
Walter and the rest kept watching the dissection work seemingly without getting tired of it . Well, it was a day off anyway . So I guess it’s okay as long as they’re enjoying themselves .
After having our lunch at the restaurant near the Clan Home, I decided to take an afternoon nap since it was a day off . As for preparing for the banquet, it probably won’t take more than an hour, including bathing time .
Since it was about time for the carriage to arrive, I went down to the dining hall to wait for Cleria and the others .
“Ooh! Alan-sama! That appearance–!?”
Come to think of it, this was the first time I wore my imperial military uniform in front of the other Clan members apart from my party huh .
“It’s my formal suit . What do you think everyone? Pretty cool, right?”
“Yes, it looks so wonderful! It suits you very well!”
Well, it’s an imperial military uniform after all . I’d be more shocked if they told me that it didn’t suit me . Oh, it looks like Cleria and the others have come down as well .
“Ooh! What a sight!”
Everyone was at a loss for words when they saw Cleria, Elna, Sharon, and Selena in their formal dresses . There seem to be some of them who couldn’t help but kneel down . It looks like imperial-style dresses really do have quite an impact .
“Alan-sama, the carriage has arrived . ”
Nice timing . It looks like Karinsan came along with the carriage as expected . We extended our thanks and promptly boarded the carriage .
I asked about the progress of the dismantling work and it looks like it’s proceeding smoothly . Normally, when dissecting large monsters, the materials harvested from them may deteriorate if a long time is taken to transport them to a suitable facility within cities, but this time, the dissection site was quite close to Gantz, so the materials can be harvested without any danger of deterioration and dropping in quality .
As soon as we arrived at Silas-san’s mansion, we were immediately taken to the dining hall . Silas-san, Aristsan, and Natalie-san all came out to welcome us .
“It’s great that you all could come, Alan . ”
“Thank you very much for your gracious invitation this evening . ”
“I’ve prepared some special alcohol for this occasion . Let’s get started then . ”
We took our seats and started having dinner .
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The special alcohol Silas-san referred to was poured into my glass by a server . I should extend the proper courtesy by earnestly sampling some .
“This is–!?”
I thought the special alcohol was the exact same kind I was served with the last time we had dinner here, but it’s not . Was it because this thing’s alcohol content was higher!? No . The alcohol content certainly was high, but the taste is also superb . Oh, so that’s it .
“It looks like you’ve managed to produce it already?”
“Yes, that’s right . What do you think? Is the taste fine?”
“Yes, it’s been made quite well . ”
The recipe for this alcohol was made by Iris using the simulation module, so I haven’t actually tasted the real thing yet myself . However, it was certainly much better than the alcohol I drank last time, so I think this is fine .
Well, it still doesn’t quite compare to alcohol produced in the empire, but that can’t be helped .
“Do you think this alcohol would taste better if it was aged in wooden barrels?”
“Yes, that’s undoubtedly the case . I think it should be aged for at least three years . ”
The alcohol I drank just now was something of a sham that was made by blending different types of unaged samples until it somehow turned out decent enough to drink . I’m sure it won’t stand a chance compared to a properly barrel-aged sample .
“I’m not saying I doubt your words, but to think there would be alcohol in this world even more delicious than this one . Alright then, Alan . With this, our request for developing a new type of alcohol has been fulfilled . I’ve already prepared 1,500,000 Guineas . Please don’t forget to claim it before you leave tonight . ”
“Thank you very much . ”
Now, this is some nice additional income . It looks like we can send money to our allies again with this .
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“Also, let me extend my thanks for your request regarding the dragon . I never imagined our guild branch would be able to clinch such a huge deal . You’ll let us manage auctioning off the materials as well, of course?”
“So an auction really is needed?”
“But of course . With the number of materials to be harvested, we have no choice but to hold an auction for them . ”
“If that’s the case, then I leave it to you . ”
Of course, it’ll depend on how the process of being conferred a noble title will be conducted . If they’ll require the dragon materials to be handed over for the sake of promotion, I’ll have to put a stop to auctioning off the materials .
The dinner proceeded smoothly as we engaged in small talk . Whoah, this appetizer is really good .
Cleria and the others were having a great time talking to Aristsan about Gloria .
“However, Alan, you’ve certainly become the man of the hour this time . There is no longer anyone in Gantz who doesn’t know of you and your Clan . No, I believe that’s not all . There have been quite a few rumors about you and your Clan’s exploits in the capital as well . ”
“That’s certainly some very welcome news! By the way, I’ve been told it would be possible for me to get conferred a title this time, Silas-san . What’s your opinion regarding that?”
“Alan, don’t tell me you wanna receive a noble title?”
“Well, I’m certainly interested in it . ”
“Now that’s a surprise . And here I’d thought you’d actually refuse even if such an offer came . But a title huh…… Well, you slew a dragon after all . It could very well be the case . At the very least, I think you’d get offered the title of a knight or baron . ”
Oh! It looks like there’s a chance after all . But it won’t do if I don’t at least become a baron . Should I really offer the dragon materials then?