“Hey, Wizard, do you want this branch that the elf gave me?”
“Hehehe!”
The wizard cheerfully accepted the branch as usual.
It would be nice if I could laugh as freely as the wizard does.
Whenever moments like this come up, I can’t help but feel envious of the wizard.
“Anyway, looks like the vacation’s over with this…”
“Heh.”
I never expected our ragtag party of adventurers to be this welcoming.
Indeed, when people rest for a long time, they tend to become quite worn out.
Although soon enough, after a few days pass, I’ll probably start itching to escape again.
“Wizard, I’m planning to register the demons with the adventurers’ guild and give them some jobs. Wanna come along? Since you’re already assisting the demon lord with your research.”
“Hehehe!”
“Great, let’s go together then. Could you teleport us to the demon lord’s castle?”
“Heh!”
With the wizard’s magic enveloping us, we instantly traversed space.
In front of us stood the barrier surrounding the demon lord’s castle.
We were right in front of the castle.
“Thanks.”
“Heh.”
We entered the castle right away.
The demon I saw last time greeted us, bowing his head as he guided us.
“I’ll escort you straight to the master’s office.”
“Uh…”
The demon lord’s castle still looked neat as ever.
I wonder if I should ask the wizard to conjure some fireworks or something.
Even though the demon lord became a slave, I still couldn’t warm up to this castle.
Lost in such meaningless thoughts, we soon arrived at the entrance to the demon lord’s office.
The demon opened the door, and the demon lord sitting on her throne welcomed us.
“Welcome to my office. Master.”
“Have you properly educated the demons?”
“Of course. If commanded by humans, they’ll crawl like dogs, and if told to perform tricks standing on one leg, they’ll do it.”
“Is that so? Well done.”
I couldn’t help but trust the demon lord when it came to this.
Stirring up trouble with humans would only lead to unnecessary complications.
I would likely only assign mundane tasks like construction assistance or sewer cleaning.
If any problems arose, I could just call in the Hero and demolish the castle altogether.
The demon lord’s magic couldn’t be destroyed easily, but with the Hero’s strength, we could manage somehow.
If that proved difficult, we could even seek the help of the doctor.
“…Are you having any dubious thoughts right now?”
“You have a keen sense.”
The demon lord’s gaze, previously filled with anxiety, suddenly stopped on the wizard, and she asked, somewhat strangely.
“Wizard, master… You looked a little aged?”
“Huh?”
“A bit more aged?”
“Oh, the soul’s form… it must have been a feeling. Looking again, it seems to be the same.”
Rather blandly so.
“Wizard, can you teleport me, the demons, and the demon lord’s entire staff back to our quarters?”
“Hehehe!”
With the wizard, we returned to our quarters with the demons.
I briefly explained the situation to our comrades.
The demon lord planned to register the demons with the adventurers’ guild and entrust them with the city’s chores.
The first to express concern was the elf.
“Is this acceptable to the demons?”
“Oh, they’re not the combative demons we used to deal with. They’re just labour demons for the demon lord’s chores.”
“Hmm, the Rogue probably thought it through well, but there might be some religious issues. Will the saint be okay?”
“The goddess seems to approve of the plan. I don’t foresee any problems.”
The doctor simply smiled quietly and nodded.
Now, all that was left was to get the Hero’s agreement.
“Hero, is it okay if we proceed like this?”
“Yeah! If the Rogue wants to do it, then I’m fine with anything!”
“I don’t particularly want to do it…”
“Then it’s fine if you don’t want to!”
Well, it should be fine.
Trying to deeply consider the Hero’s opinion would only give me a headache.
She is not exactly the type to make judgments considering complicated circumstances.
In fact, she is the opposite.
In reality, it seems everything will end up to whatever decision I made.
The elf owed allegiance to me, the Saint acted on behalf of the goddess, and the Hero didn’t really think, after all.
That’s just the way things usually went, with my opinions shaping the decisions.
“In that case, let’s register them with the guild, and… hmm, let’s continue with the assault on the Great Labyrinth starting tomorrow.”
“Alright!”
There were many tasks at hand.
Not just joking, but really, there were a lot of tasks.
Thanks to the demons we sent to the adventurers’ guild, dozens of requests were resolved within a day.
“Thanks to you, Sentimental, we’re able to deal with the pending requests that were giving us a headache. As the guild master of this city, I express my gratitude to you. I always seem to be receiving help.”
“Oh, uh, it’s nothing. It’s all thanks to those adventurers.”
Thanks to them, the Adventurers’ City was incredibly vibrant.
No, it wasn’t just vibrant; it was transformed beyond recognition.
After cleaning up all the sewers, the bugs and rats that used to infest them decreased significantly.
Buildings that were halfway crumbling were either demolished or perfectly renovated, making the city feel like the capital of a kingdom.
Moreover, not only did the outward appearance change, but the interiors of various establishments such as taverns, shops, and guilds were also adorned with shelves and decorations made by the demons, creating a very atmospheric ambiance.
I heard that the furniture made by the demons was in a very classical style, simple by their standards but exuding elegance nonetheless.
After all, the demons were initially laborers managing what was called a ‘castle.’
As a result, the current Adventurers’ City was brimming with vitality.
Everywhere looked much different from before, when it appeared rugged and harsh due to the destruction and traces of both swords and magic.
Once everything became clean, even the adventurers were unusually careful in their actions.
“No matter how much I tried to teach the adventurers not to cause trouble as the guild master, I couldn’t get through to them, but thanks to you, Sentimental, it’s been resolved! Haha!”
“Oh, yes.”
I’ve gotten used to such banter by now.
I nodded along, giving the appropriate responses.
What to do about this and that…
“Because of the impressive skills of those adventurer friends, many reputable figures have requested their support. What should we do?”
“Please utilize them as much as possible. Since they enjoy working, it’s best to give them tasks.”
“Haha, got it! You’re the treasure of the Adventurers’ Guild!”
“Yes, yes.”
After dealing with the guild master at the adventurers’ guild, I felt a bit tired.
But now I can finally rest.
Today, I should quietly read a book in my quarters.
That is, if the Hero doesn’t ask for something to do.
With that thought in mind, as I returned to my quarters, I found a crowd of people gathered in front of the building.
I could see the kingdom’s flag next to them.
A bad feeling washed over me, so I quickly retreated.
Perhaps spending the day at the adventurers’ guild would be best.
It’s been a while since I sat in the guild and watched the adventurers.
“Rogue!”
“…Oh, Hero.”
No way.
The Hero emerged from the crowd, smiling brightly as she called out to me.
The attention of the surrounding people also focused on me.
“Hehe. Welcome!”
“Oh. Seems like we have quite a few guests today?”
“Yeah! The king came!”
“I see. His Majesty the king personally…”
Indeed, I had a feeling it would turn out like this.
As the Hero finished speaking, the crowd suddenly parted, and a figure walked out.
Knights surrounded him, soldiers lined up on either side, forming a path.
I kneeled and paid my respects.
“I greet His Majesty the king.”
“So you are Sentimental, the one who received a noble title from my daughter. I heard.”
If it’s his daughter, then it’s the princess.
Usually, when referring to royalty, one would use a formal expression, even for family.
But using a familiar expression like “daughter” suggests that this person must be quite doting on their daughter.
Come to think of it, this gentleman…
“Didn’t she mention baldness?”
Almost inadvertently, I almost looked up at the king’s head, but quickly lowered my gaze.
I almost committed a blasphemy.
“I’ve received your excessive kindness.”
“It may not be so. Even if my daughter seems biased, she has an excellent eye for people. She must have deemed you worthy of the title, and indeed, I heard your achievements are more than worthy of it. Moreover, you are a member of the Hero party that defeated the demon lord.”
The demon lord is currently researching magic with the wizard.
But it’s not something I can honestly say, so I just nodded my head.
“And also… ahem. I heard that various medicines supplied by the Alchemy Guild were able to be made thanks to your sponsorship.”
“I was fortunate.”
“Investing boldly in unpredictable outcomes is not something one can do with luck alone.”
“Haha…”
Ironically, it was only luck.
“Oh, my apologies for the lengthy digression. The reason I’ve come to these quarters is… to discuss with the queen about the exchange with the elves. I heard that someone very closely connected to you, who had already defeated a demon lord a millennium ago, has become the queen.”
“That’s correct.”
“If it’s her, she’ll surely facilitate a freer exchange between elves and humans beyond the previous limited relationship.”
The elves have already mentioned such discussions.
It seems the king is quite well-informed about the elves.
“But simply visiting the quarters without notice may not be proper etiquette, so I’ve been waiting here in front of the quarters.”
“I see…”
“Luckily, you came here, so it’s fortunate.”
Didn’t the Hero just come out of there?
What were they doing without receiving guests?
“Hey, Wizard, do you want this branch that the elf gave me?”
“Hehehe!”
The wizard cheerfully accepted the branch as usual.
It would be nice if I could laugh as freely as the wizard does.
Whenever moments like this come up, I can’t help but feel envious of the wizard.
“Anyway, looks like the vacation’s over with this…”
“Heh.”
I never expected our ragtag party of adventurers to be this welcoming.
Indeed, when people rest for a long time, they tend to become quite worn out.
Although soon enough, after a few days pass, I’ll probably start itching to escape again.
“Wizard, I’m planning to register the demons with the adventurers’ guild and give them some jobs. Wanna come along? Since you’re already assisting the demon lord with your research.”
“Hehehe!”
“Great, let’s go together then. Could you teleport us to the demon lord’s castle?”
“Heh!”
With the wizard’s magic enveloping us, we instantly traversed space.
In front of us stood the barrier surrounding the demon lord’s castle.
We were right in front of the castle.
“Thanks.”
“Heh.”
We entered the castle right away.
The demon I saw last time greeted us, bowing his head as he guided us.
“I’ll escort you straight to the master’s office.”
“Uh…”
The demon lord’s castle still looked neat as ever.
I wonder if I should ask the wizard to conjure some fireworks or something.
Even though the demon lord became a slave, I still couldn’t warm up to this castle.
Lost in such meaningless thoughts, we soon arrived at the entrance to the demon lord’s office.
The demon opened the door, and the demon lord sitting on her throne welcomed us.
“Welcome to my office. Master.”
“Have you properly educated the demons?”
“Of course. If commanded by humans, they’ll crawl like dogs, and if told to perform tricks standing on one leg, they’ll do it.”
“Is that so? Well done.”
I couldn’t help but trust the demon lord when it came to this.
Stirring up trouble with humans would only lead to unnecessary complications.
I would likely only assign mundane tasks like construction assistance or sewer cleaning.
If any problems arose, I could just call in the Hero and demolish the castle altogether.
The demon lord’s magic couldn’t be destroyed easily, but with the Hero’s strength, we could manage somehow.
If that proved difficult, we could even seek the help of the doctor.
“…Are you having any dubious thoughts right now?”
“You have a keen sense.”
The demon lord’s gaze, previously filled with anxiety, suddenly stopped on the wizard, and she asked, somewhat strangely.
“Wizard, master… You looked a little aged?”
“Huh?”
“A bit more aged?”
“Oh, the soul’s form… it must have been a feeling. Looking again, it seems to be the same.”
Rather blandly so.
“Wizard, can you teleport me, the demons, and the demon lord’s entire staff back to our quarters?”
“Hehehe!”
With the wizard, we returned to our quarters with the demons.
I briefly explained the situation to our comrades.
The demon lord planned to register the demons with the adventurers’ guild and entrust them with the city’s chores.
The first to express concern was the elf.
“Is this acceptable to the demons?”
“Oh, they’re not the combative demons we used to deal with. They’re just labour demons for the demon lord’s chores.”
“Hmm, the Rogue probably thought it through well, but there might be some religious issues. Will the saint be okay?”
“The goddess seems to approve of the plan. I don’t foresee any problems.”
The doctor simply smiled quietly and nodded.
Now, all that was left was to get the Hero’s agreement.
“Hero, is it okay if we proceed like this?”
“Yeah! If the Rogue wants to do it, then I’m fine with anything!”
“I don’t particularly want to do it…”
“Then it’s fine if you don’t want to!”
Well, it should be fine.
Trying to deeply consider the Hero’s opinion would only give me a headache.
She is not exactly the type to make judgments considering complicated circumstances.
In fact, she is the opposite.
In reality, it seems everything will end up to whatever decision I made.
The elf owed allegiance to me, the Saint acted on behalf of the goddess, and the Hero didn’t really think, after all.
That’s just the way things usually went, with my opinions shaping the decisions.
“In that case, let’s register them with the guild, and… hmm, let’s continue with the assault on the Great Labyrinth starting tomorrow.”
“Alright!”
There were many tasks at hand.
Not just joking, but really, there were a lot of tasks.
Thanks to the demons we sent to the adventurers’ guild, dozens of requests were resolved within a day.
“Thanks to you, Sentimental, we’re able to deal with the pending requests that were giving us a headache. As the guild master of this city, I express my gratitude to you. I always seem to be receiving help.”
“Oh, uh, it’s nothing. It’s all thanks to those adventurers.”
Thanks to them, the Adventurers’ City was incredibly vibrant.
No, it wasn’t just vibrant; it was transformed beyond recognition.
After cleaning up all the sewers, the bugs and rats that used to infest them decreased significantly.
Buildings that were halfway crumbling were either demolished or perfectly renovated, making the city feel like the capital of a kingdom.
Moreover, not only did the outward appearance change, but the interiors of various establishments such as taverns, shops, and guilds were also adorned with shelves and decorations made by the demons, creating a very atmospheric ambiance.
I heard that the furniture made by the demons was in a very classical style, simple by their standards but exuding elegance nonetheless.
After all, the demons were initially laborers managing what was called a ‘castle.’
As a result, the current Adventurers’ City was brimming with vitality.
Everywhere looked much different from before, when it appeared rugged and harsh due to the destruction and traces of both swords and magic.
Once everything became clean, even the adventurers were unusually careful in their actions.
“No matter how much I tried to teach the adventurers not to cause trouble as the guild master, I couldn’t get through to them, but thanks to you, Sentimental, it’s been resolved! Haha!”
“Oh, yes.”
I’ve gotten used to such banter by now.
I nodded along, giving the appropriate responses.
What to do about this and that…
“Because of the impressive skills of those adventurer friends, many reputable figures have requested their support. What should we do?”
“Please utilize them as much as possible. Since they enjoy working, it’s best to give them tasks.”
“Haha, got it! You’re the treasure of the Adventurers’ Guild!”
“Yes, yes.”
After dealing with the guild master at the adventurers’ guild, I felt a bit tired.
But now I can finally rest.
Today, I should quietly read a book in my quarters.
That is, if the Hero doesn’t ask for something to do.
With that thought in mind, as I returned to my quarters, I found a crowd of people gathered in front of the building.
I could see the kingdom’s flag next to them.
A bad feeling washed over me, so I quickly retreated.
Perhaps spending the day at the adventurers’ guild would be best.
It’s been a while since I sat in the guild and watched the adventurers.
“Rogue!”
“…Oh, Hero.”
No way.
The Hero emerged from the crowd, smiling brightly as she called out to me.
The attention of the surrounding people also focused on me.
“Hehe. Welcome!”
“Oh. Seems like we have quite a few guests today?”
“Yeah! The king came!”
“I see. His Majesty the king personally…”
Indeed, I had a feeling it would turn out like this.
As the Hero finished speaking, the crowd suddenly parted, and a figure walked out.
Knights surrounded him, soldiers lined up on either side, forming a path.
I kneeled and paid my respects.
“I greet His Majesty the king.”
“So you are Sentimental, the one who received a noble title from my daughter. I heard.”
If it’s his daughter, then it’s the princess.
Usually, when referring to royalty, one would use a formal expression, even for family.
But using a familiar expression like “daughter” suggests that this person must be quite doting on their daughter.
Come to think of it, this gentleman…
“Didn’t she mention baldness?”
Almost inadvertently, I almost looked up at the king’s head, but quickly lowered my gaze.
I almost committed a blasphemy.
“I’ve received your excessive kindness.”
“It may not be so. Even if my daughter seems biased, she has an excellent eye for people. She must have deemed you worthy of the title, and indeed, I heard your achievements are more than worthy of it. Moreover, you are a member of the Hero party that defeated the demon lord.”
The demon lord is currently researching magic with the wizard.
But it’s not something I can honestly say, so I just nodded my head.
“And also… ahem. I heard that various medicines supplied by the Alchemy Guild were able to be made thanks to your sponsorship.”
“I was fortunate.”
“Investing boldly in unpredictable outcomes is not something one can do with luck alone.”
“Haha…”
Ironically, it was only luck.
“Oh, my apologies for the lengthy digression. The reason I’ve come to these quarters is… to discuss with the queen about the exchange with the elves. I heard that someone very closely connected to you, who had already defeated a demon lord a millennium ago, has become the queen.”
“That’s correct.”
“If it’s her, she’ll surely facilitate a freer exchange between elves and humans beyond the previous limited relationship.”
The elves have already mentioned such discussions.
It seems the king is quite well-informed about the elves.
“But simply visiting the quarters without notice may not be proper etiquette, so I’ve been waiting here in front of the quarters.”
“I see…”
“Luckily, you came here, so it’s fortunate.”
Didn’t the Hero just come out of there?
What were they doing without receiving guests?
