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Published at 27th of November 2020 10:31:52 AM

Chapter 346

Chapter 346 - Let's Exchange

「……Me?」

Pointing at herself, Kazane said that . Then Runei nodded .

「That's right . Anglais Messi has approached Zenith Firm's Makka Tomac with a considerably favorable offer to negotiate the transfer of the hot spring's ownership . 」

「Favorable offer?」

Kazane tilted her head . It was an adorable, childish gesture, but her eyes were dollar signs .

「It's not an extraordinary sum, but the amount offered isn't bad at all . Well, since it's a health resort near the border of Minshiana and Lindo, future demand can be expected . Anglais Messi also seems to think it will be profitable . For the ordinary person Kazane Yuihama, I think it isn't a bad story . 」

(I'm not an ordinary person . I'm more or less a merchant) Kazane thought, but since she wasn't particularly active as a merchant, she didn't say anything .

「Of course, since Zenith Firm is also in a position where they're simply allowed to use Kazane-san's hot spring, they can't do something like selling it of their own accord . Kazane-san's input would naturally be necessary for that negotiation . 」

「Well, that's right . 」

Even though Kazane was considered the owner of the hot spring's source, she honestly didn't really understand what kind of added value it possessed . However, Kazane understood that since she was the owner, it was something she had to deal with .

「So, should I not accept the negotiation?」

After Kazane's question, Yuuko-nee shook her head and answered .

「For me, it's better for you to possess it, but it's Kazane's right . Do as you like . Since it's in Minshiana territory, at worst, I can seize and nationalize it no matter who owns it, so it doesn't matter . 」

The queen smoothly said something terrible .

「Gu, you incarnation of political power . 」

「Say whatever you like . Power is justice . And political power is the surest type of power in this world . 」

Yuuko-nee wasn't perturbed by Kazane's censure . After many years of living as a queen, Yuuko-nee's skin was now as thick as an iron plate .

「You seem to be enjoying yourselves . 」

「You two seem close . 」

However, Kazane and Yuuko-nee couldn't win against Runei's scoff and Anne's smiling face, and they groaned「Gununu . 」So they decided to return to the subject as if nothing had happened .

「Anyway, the problem is Anglais Messi's background!」

「You took out the black potion because it's related to that, right?」

Kazane's gaze turned to the black potion bottle placed on the table .

「Black potion and magic hot spring . Well, I can roughly imagine the reason . 」

After Kazane's words, Yuuko-nee and Runei's eyes narrowed . Then Garua, who had been silent so far, opened his mouth .

「Could you let me explain that reason?」

「Nn, yeah . I simply heard an incomplete explanation from Louise-san, so please . 」

Garua nodded after Kazane's words .

「Well then, it seems everyone here already knows what I'm going to say, but I'll explain just in case . 」

Then Garua stepped forward and picked up the black potion .

「It's about the raw materials for this black potion that is currently spreading all over the world . We've confirmed that it's either made from a devil or an Astral body with devil traits . 」

It was speculated that the Astral bodies with devil traits were probably human beings who had been ruined by the black potion .

「Although I said that was the raw material, that's the undiluted portion . The raw materials of the items actually in circulation are also diluted with something . 」

Being able to grasp that much meant that the number of people relying on black potions was increasing . Being an adventurer wasn't viable without power . Even if there was a risk, if one wanted to advance, it was true that gaining power was the only way .

「And it seems the liquid used for dilution is a liquid that contains a large amount of magical power . In other words, the water of Kazane Magic Hot Spring, which has a Magic Power recovery effect, could qualify . 」

「Does that mean Kazane Magic Hot Spring water is being used for the black potions?」

After Kazane's words, Garua shook his head .

「No . Considering the time when Kazane Magic Hot Spring was discovered and the first discovery of the black potion, that probably isn't the case . Just to be sure, we investigated the area, and as far as we could confirm, there was no trace of a third party carrying away that water . It's likely that Soldard either has a similar hot spring or regular spring . 」

There's also a magic hot spring in Soldard . Kazane wrote that in her mental notepad .

「We're currently in the middle of popping the distribution routes . Ah, thanks to Kazane and the others, one of the routes was crushed . I have to thank you . 」

「Ehehehehe . 」

Kazane was bashful .

「Well, we're also being pestered with questions from the Dragon Boat Administration Bureau about the Dragon Boat incident, though . There are some headache-inducing parts . 」

「Ehehehehe . 」

Kazane's laughter changed into something apologetic .

No matter how much they were threatened from above, the existence of the Dragon Boat Administration Bureau was predicated on the automatic operation of the Dragon Boats; Kazane and the others' deed of manually operating the Dragon Boat shook the very foundations of the organization .

And at Yuuko-nee's order, information about that matter was currently being strictly controlled . Since the military balance of the countries was quite likely to be tilted, Yuuko-nee thought that at minimum, she needed to share information with Hyvern and decide their plan to deal with it before she took any actions . The problem was that it didn't require Kazane's individual Skills or an Artifact; anyone with a security key from the ancient Ishtaria civilization could operate one .

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Also, at the present point, the Guild Master Runei had not been informed about the details of the Dragon Boat matter . For that reason, Runei listened to their conversation with great interest .

「In the current state, if the group making the black potions wishes to expand their reach, they might be searching for water that could be used for the black potions . We want you to confirm whether or not Anglais Messi is a devil, devil-possessed, or a devil believer . That's the reason for this time's request . 」

Then Yuuko-nee summarized the request to Kazane like that . Runei added a supplement .

「With his position, he's usually surrounded by guards and can't be approached by an ordinary adventurer . But if you go to do business, you'll definitely be able to meet . 」

「Nnn」

Kazane groaned after the two spoke . Kazane understood the story from Yuuko-nee and Runei up to now, but there was one thing she was bothered about .

「I've understood everything so far . Nevertheless, is there any evidence that Anglais-san is connected to the devils?」

While looking at the request form, Kazane asked that . It was certainly possible, but she felt like the motive to suspect him was weak . After her words, Yuuko-nee replied「There is」with a subtly displeased expression .

「There are rumors that Anglais Messi was one of the supporters when Barom Soldard, the current King of Soldard, seized the throne . 」

The current King of Soldard, Barom Soldard . She'd heard that he had seized the throne and was even now continuing to massacre the royalty and aristocrats who opposed him . She'd often heard rumors that, starting with the former king, the main plaza of Soldard's royal capital had become an exhibition of the heads of royalty and nobles . And the origin of the problematic black potion was also the Kingdom of Soldard . Moreover, it started spreading immediately after Barom's coronation . Therefore, Yuuko-nee suspected that he was the mastermind behind the spread of the black potions .

Which also meant that Barom was either connected with the devils, or perhaps he was a devil himself .

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「It's a troublesome matter . 」

「Indeed . 」

After Jinrai's words, Kazane replied with a bitter smile . The man named Anglais Messi was the head of one of Lindo Kingdom's largest firms . There was a limit to what mere adventurers could investigate, and it was certainly true that Kazane, who had received a business negotiation, could be considered the right person for the job . Since Kazane could distinguish if he was a devil with『Dog's Sense of Smell』, she was all the more suitable .

So even if it was troublesome, there was no way she could refuse . She couldn't allow the hot spring she discovered to be used to ruin people .

「But the reward is quite attractive . 」

「Hmm, well, that's true . 」

Kazane and Jinrai laughed .

For this time's reward, Yuuko-nee had presented a『Baby Core』, which was the juvenile form of a『Heart Orb』, a dungeon's Core . Kazane had previously destroyed one with her own hands; it was a rare item that had made her feel mortified feelings . For a Quest reward, it was exceptional . Yuuko-nee said that it was also an honorarium for the incident when Kazane defeated the devil .

The request itself would be a success no matter what information she gained, so it was almost certain that she would receive it . Yuuko-nee said that at worst, she could just confirm whether or not he was bald .

And since she planned to install the Dungeon Core in Hippomaru-kun, Jinrai was also satisfied . Further speed increase was anticipated .

「Well, we can't say anything unless we try meeting him first . There are only three weeks until the coronation, so if we don't go right away, we'll be in danger of running out of time . 」

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Jinrai nodded after Kazane's words . There had been many detours up until now, so it had taken longer than Kazane and the others had expected . Originally, by this time, they should have passed through Conrad and started relaxing in Kazane Magic Hot Spring . After that, they would have gone to Kazane Pair Dragon Hot Spring at Rock Hold Cave, then the Torda Hot Spring managed by Louise . However, Kazane thought they might not be able to travel so leisurely .

Currently, Kazane and Jinrai's discussion with Yuuko-nee was over, and they were heading to the courtyard . Naoki and Yuuko-nee's body double, Iria, should be there .

「Ah, please wait a moment . 」

However, Kazane and Jinrai were called out to from behind .

「Hmm? Garusan, what is it?」

The voice's owner was Garua Barua . He had been in the drawing room to explain the black potion, and he trotted toward Kazane and Jinrai with white cylinders in his hands .

「Um, I was thinking I'd give these to you . 」

While breathing a little roughly, Garua said that and handed Kazane the white cylinders . They were two refined White Accumulators that were slightly longer than before .

「These are?」

「Improved White Accumulators . They store more Magic Power than the previous version . 」

「You're giving me these?」

「Yes . And, um, if possible, I'd be grateful if you would exchange them for an Accumulator you're currently using . 」

Kazane tilted her head at those words .

「Ok . That's fine, but why?」

Since she would obtain superior equipment in the trade, that was fine for Kazane, but she was curious about the reason .

「Since the Accumulator has been used in actual battle for a long time, I'd like to examine its condition . It will be valuable data, and I can check its durability and the like . 」

「I see . Should I give you both?」

「No, I'd like to ask for the one that you received from Agato's workshop that isn't the White Accumulator . Ah, thank you very much . 」

Kazane removed the non-white Accumulator hanging on her waist on the spot, handed it to Garua, and received the two new White Accumulators (Revised) .

The Accumulators were only effective when equipped; unequipping it would cut the connection, causing all the stored Magic Power to leak out, so she couldn't load several with Magic Power and store them somewhere . Wearing too many would be a hindrance in battle, and Kazane judged that her practicable limit was two . Though it would be different if she mainly used magic like Yuuko-nee .

In that case, Kazane had one left over .

(Hmm, shall I have Naoki use this one?)

Then Kazane considered giving Naoki the White Accumulator she currently had equipped . It was finally time to try and get the essence of her Strongest Younger Brother plan . Increasing Naoki's Magic Power was the opening move .