Manowa 345

 Chapter 345 - Let's Investigate


Immediately after she returned to the hotel after the early morning training/armor unveiling, Kazane was summoned by Yuuko-nee.

Kazane thought the summons was probably so Yuuko-ee could scold her about yesterday's uproar, so she was very nervous, but she didn't try to run away. Well, at least that part of her is praiseworthy?... Yumika thought as she looked from the side, and since only Kazane and Jinrai had been summoned, she also guessed that it was probably about work. However, since Kazane didn't have the leeway to use her head well enough to notice that, she went to the castle as she was, completely forgetting that Tatsuo was on her head.



◎ Royal Castle Delgura, Drawing Room


And Tatsuo was crying Kuwaa in the royal castle's drawing room. He was flapping his wings above Kazane's head. His actions were loaded with the will to protect his mother. He was a reliable son. He didn't seem like he was less than two and a half months old.


「No, Tatsuo-kun, it's okay. Kazane, you don't have to be so nervous either.」

「You won't pinch my cheeks?」


Kazane had teary eyes while she guarded her cheeks with both hands, and Yuuko-nee replied「I won't.」They weren't in private right now. Even if Kazane had made a careless mistake, the cheek abuse wouldn't happen now, but later. In that sense, Yuuko-nee's denial wasn't a lie. It wasn't a lie, but it was true that it wasn't the answer Kazane expected.

And perhaps because she was relieved after hearing that, the foolish girl's footsteps were much lighter as she headed to the prepared chair and softly sat down. Jinrai took the seat behind her. Tatsuo continued riding on Kazane's head and cried Kuwaa.

However, they weren't the only ones in this room.


「However, it seems Her Majesty the Queen is deeply pleased with the White Party.」


That was said by Guild Master Runei. He had been sitting and waiting for them. Anne was standing behind him.

And behind Yuuko-nee were Roger, the head of the Royal Palace Knights, and Garua Barua, the person who had once tried to assassinate Kazane when he was formerly in charge of the army's development department; his lolicon nature had casually been exposed, and he was currently in charge of the collaborative research on Muscle Clay.


「I have personal friendships with some of its members, and their execution ability is guaranteed, right?」


Queen Yuuko replied to Runei. Runei had no choice but to nod. The Black Rock Dragon subjugation and transport of Hagasu's Heart. Both had rank S difficulty levels. He thought they were given too many unreasonable requests, but in reality, Kazane and the others continued to accomplish the requests they received. For Minshiana's Adventurer' Guild, they were promising adventurers. For that reason, having them become the queen's underlings wasn't desirable for Runei.


「Certainly, Jinrai Barnes has officially become rank S. But I'd like to promote Kazane Yuihama soon as well. As you might expect, rank C doesn't suit her.」

『It doesn't?』

After Tatsuo's question from above Kazane's head, Runei nodded.

「It doesn't match her ability. She hasn't completed enough requests for rank A yet, but for promotion to rank B, there are no objections with her achievements. Even among adventurers, Kazane Yuihama is a person with an extremely high position. I want her to have a corresponding rank.」

Tatsuo cried Kuwaa after Runei's words. It seemed he understood that his mother was praised, and he was pleased.

「Although, if asked whether or not it's necessary, it isn't now.」

But from behind, Jinrai said that cynically. It seemed he still bore a grudge at being nominated for rank S.

「Well, that's true. Jinrai-san is rank S, so as a party, it certainly isn't necessary anymore.」

After Jinrai's words, Kazane said that. Fundamentally, the rank of a party was considered to be centered on the person with the highest rank. Therefore, since Kazane and others were now a splendid rank S party, there was almost no substantial meaning in raising Kazane's rank. Runei also acknowledged that, so he wasn't planning to push any further.

「Well, that's fine, but it's a matter of respectability, so for now, please don't forget about this promotion topic.」

「Nn, ok. I'll think about it when things calm down.」

Kazane replied to Runei's words.

「So, I wasn't summoned here to talk about that, right?」

「Naturally. It's about this.」

So saying, Yuuko-nee took a black potion out of her Item Box and placed it on the table.

Seeing that, Kazane and Jinrai frowned.


「Devils again?」

「That's right. I'm truly sorry, but it is『once again』, isn't it.」


Kazane said with a displeased expression, and Yuuko-nee replied with a bitter smile. Yuuko-nee also didn't want to make Kazane involved with the devils any further. But the matter this time was something that Kazane couldn't help but be involved with.

「Runei, could you give her the request form?」

「Yes. Anne, please.」

After Yuuko-nee's words, Runei called out to Anne behind him, and Anne put the request form directly in front of Kazane. Putting on airs, Kazane said「Let's see here...」as she scanned the form, and she frowned.


「Background investigation of Anglais Messi?」


Kazane made a bewildered expression as she looked at the contents of the request form. Jinrai also groaned as he peeked from behind.

The request wasn't to defeat a monster or the like, but to investigate the designated person. Setting aside whether or not they could do it, it was a type of request that Kazane hadn't done before. It didn't seem like the kind of request Kazane and the others should be nominated for when they had no track record.

「What does this mean?」

「Anne. Explain.」

And in response to Kazane's doubt, Runei instructed Anne to explain.


「Understood. Anglais Messi. This person is a merchant who has built a fortune from nothing in Lindo Kingdom, our Minshiana Kingdom's southern neighbor.」

「Lindo Kingdom. If I remember correctly, isn't it a sea country that trades with other continents?」

Kazane asked after Anne's explanation, and Anne nodded.

「Even though he's in such a country, most of Anglais Messi's success came from inland trade rather than maritime trade. The Messi Firm is quite well known now. He is currently assisting with the construction of the new town on the Minshiana side of the border, however...」

「New town?」

When Kazane tilted her head, Yuuko-nee supplemented from the side.

「The town centered around Kazane Magic Hot Spring. Come to think of it, I heard they wanted to make you the mayor.」

「What the heck?」

「It seems the name will also be Kazane Magic Hot Spring Town. Well, for the details, please ask Makka. I don't know much about that matter.」

Yuuko-nee ended the story by leaving the rest to Makka Tomac, who had the long title Zenith Firm's Lodging and Town Development Department's representative. Yuuko-nee actually didn't really know much about it, so she couldn't can't say anything more.


「Can I restart the discussion?」


Seeing that the exchange between Yuuko-nee and Kazane was over, Anne asked that, and Kazane and Yuuko-nee nodded to agree.

「He's currently offering a business deal. Since the person it should be offered to has been absent, that has been on hold.」

「The person it should be offered to?」

When she heard Runei's words, Kazane made a puzzled expression, and Anne opened her mouth.


「In other words, you, Kazane Yuihama. Since you're the owner of Kazane Magic Hot Spring, Anglais Messi is offering to buy the rights from you.」



Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Summoning Fighter

Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King, Liberator

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor (True), Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Accumulator, White Magic Accumulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring, Angel Bracelet

Level : 38

Health: 152+20

Magic Power: 340+440

Strength: 72+45

Agility: 78+39

Endurance: 43+20

Wisdom : 75

Dexterity : 51

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』『Rabbit Speed』『Flare Mirage』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Warrior's Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv4』『Aegis Shield』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition: Lv2』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『High Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『Sturdier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Devil King's Intimidation』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『Space Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur: Lv2』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』『Boost』『Monkey's Strong Arm』『Two-sword Style』『Boobies Plus』『Living Armor』『Alarm』『Six-sword Style』『Mental Attack Complete Protection』『Spider Web』『Wire Cutter』



Kazane:「He's aiming for my hot spring?... I say that, but in the first place, there's no real feeling of it belonging to me.」

Yumika:「It's a pretty serious thing for a high school girl to own.」

Yuuko-nee:「A hot spring?... I want to enter.」