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Published at 2nd of May 2023 11:22:29 AM


Chapter 291: - 289. Return of the Spirits

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The village of spirits was opened, and problems that had not been discovered in the pre-opening were surfaced, but everyone managed to overcome them as one. After surviving the first day, a consolation party was held, and although there was a bit of complaining, everyone happily recovered their energy. Mr. Wind and Mr. Light were turned away by Mr. Alvard in the middle of the meeting. .......

On the second day of the village opening, we managed to finish the day without any problems due to our experience on the first day. It was also helpful that the tension of the children calmed down a little on the second day. It was only a little bit, ...... but it was still a big help that the number of fussinesses decreased.

On the second night, we offered Mr. Alvard a keg of sake for his hard work, but he decided that drinking together was better than drinking alone, so we ended up having a banquet. Well, if Mr. Alvard was okay with it, it was probably the best way to relieve his stress.

In fact, Mr. Alvard's face looks refreshed and clear after the 3-day/2-night stay. I am not sure if it is the effect of the banquet or the fact that he is almost free from the burden of the children.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Alvard. Please let me know if you need more people when you get back.

"Yes, I have talked with Sylphy and Ruby, and many of the spirits in the Spirit Palace want an escort. I'm sure we'll have enough of them."

That's a relief. If the percentage of the middle class spirits who are not too much trouble increases and the number of chaperones increases, it will be a lot easier next time. It will be easier for us to travel alone if we are more comfortable.

"The next one is the day after tomorrow. Do you think you can make it?"

The chaperones will meet soon. Fortunately, we were planning to decide on the next group of children after seeing how they do this time, so it will be easy to arrange for more intermediate level spirits. There should be no problem.

I see. If the next member is decided first, some children will be put off due to the entry of intermediate level spirits because of the number of slots. It would be very painful to the children of the floating spirits and lower class spirits who are looking forward to the event if they cry or look disappointed when we tell them that we are postponing the event.

Come to think of it, I have never seen Belle and Fukuchan crying. They are children mentally, so it is natural for them to cry, but I don't think I want to make them cry, so I can't try. If I were in a position to make a selection, I would get down on my knees to ask them to open a slot for me.

"I'm glad you didn't decide.

"Yeah, I'm really glad."

Mr. Alvard, I guessed, felt the same way and answered in a realistic voice. Perhaps, because of his position, it was more likely that Mr. Alvard would tell him about it.

"Well, let's get going. Thank you for your help this time, please help me next time.

"Oh, but what we can do won't make much difference, so you'll have to take good measures at the palace of the spirits.

"Well, I'll take your advice about working in groups into consideration.

"I don't know how well it will work, but it will be easier if the kids aren't all in one place."

Well, there are only a few kinds of stores, so there's not much room for variety. If there were more kinds of stores and more facilities to play, the village would be better, but it would be more difficult. The next step would be to prepare houses and lodgings for the attendants, which would not be too much trouble.

Also, it seems that Nomos and his friends are going to start building a tavern soon. However, the bar will be well managed by the spirits without any mention of it, and there is a limit to the exchange of spirit money. We just need to keep an eye on them to make sure they don't run amok.

"Well, it's time to go home. Gather around.

Mr. Alvard calls out to the children, who are gathered in a group to say goodbye before leaving. Mr. Alvard flinches. Well, that's for sure.

If I were to be looked at with a sad face by Belle, Gina, Fukuchan, and the other 30 little spirits who responded to my voice, I would have asked them if they wanted to stay one more night. I'd say something like that.

In a way, that group is worse than a half-baked weapon. Babies, little girls, boys, and small animals all jostling and frolicking. Just looking at them is soothing. Isn't Gina ecstatic with all those spirits clinging to her body? I don't think she had the same fluffy attributes as Tulu.

"...... gather round."

Mr. Alvard calls out again, though his voice has lost some of its power. The children gather around, looking a little disappointed, but still obedient. I still want to play! I feel guilty because I don't want to be selfish.

You know, there's always another chance to come back here. Don't be discouraged. I have to say goodbye to Yuta, Sylphy, Ruby and the others who took care of you. You can do it, can't you?

When Mr. Alvard urges the children, they charge at us as if to say they can do it right. Those who could speak the language thanked me, Sylphy and the others, and Ruby and the others, and those who couldn't, squealed, rubbed their cheeks, or hugged each other tight, and then moved away. Yeah, this is bad. This is too cute.

"Well, Yuta, thank you for your help. I'll be counting on you for the next one.

Mr. Alvard then creates a wind that surrounds the children. He's going to use that wind to help the children back home, just like Sylphy.

Mr. Alvard and the others left as I, Sylphy and the others, Ruby and the little ones, plus Gina, waved to them.

"Yuta, everyone's back!"

Belle swooped up to me and said sadly, "I'm sorry. I guess she's sad because we've basically been playing together for the past two nights and three days. Rain, Gina, and Fukuchan also look sad. Especially, Fukuchan and Fuchu are attached to Gina and Gina's group and are very sweet to them.

When I met Belle, she was alone in the land of death, and the spirits I sometimes saw were flying around by themselves, so I thought spirits were used to parting.

"You said you would come back, so it will be a long time before we see each other again.

"Will you come back?"

"Yes, it will take some time, but you said you would come back to visit me, so I will definitely come back. Besides, the day after tomorrow, some new kids will come to visit.

"The new guy?"

Yes, many spirits are coming to visit Paradise. So I want you all to guide the spirits who come to visit. Can you do that?"

We will be separated soon, but as paradise settles down and develops, the number of people coming to visit at once will increase. Then we will be able to play again and again.

"I'll do my best..." "Cue" "Fluffy" "Coo" "Leave it to me! ......"

The slightly depressed faces of the Belles brighten. I guess a new thing to do changes their moods. Tulu, in particular, is already planning to mooch off all the new arrivals. We'll do our best! I pet the belles, who have started to get excited, and secretly I am healed, too.

Ruby and the others are tired, too. Are you going to have more guests like this in the future?

"It's all right! Everyone enjoyed the food I cooked for them!"

Ruby, glowing and glowing, answers with a big smile on her face. She must be happy to have cooked with all her might and to have her food eaten by spirits other than Emme and the others.

"Yes, the grocery store was fun too! Everyone takes the selection seriously. Hey, Yuta's brother, next time you go shopping, please add more colored products!"

Emme seems to like the general store. He even made a request about stocking up. But colored goods, ...... come to think of it, Belle also likes to collect goods with the same color as her hair. Maybe she wants to color her territory with her favorite color. For a moment, I imagined a crow collecting shiny things, but I guess I'm not wrong.

"Innkeepers are interesting too. I haven't had much chance to work with the little ones so far, but the inn is changing a lot with their efforts.

Yes, indeed. I peeked into the inn on the second day myself, and the kids were seriously messing around with their space. It looked like a mess to me, with all the different personalities clashing, but Saffy seemed to find it amusing.

"Ruby, Emme and Saffy seem to be doing fine. What about citrine and onyx?"

"Is the exchange office normal? There's not much to do at ......."

Citrine takes a step back when I speak to her, but it doesn't hurt me. The fact that she couldn't hide behind Onyx was proof that she'd gotten used to it.

"The money changers have a lot of free time now that everyone is exchanging money at once. I'm sure it will get busier with more spirits after a while, but until then, can I ask you to follow up on the busy parts?"

"...... got it."

"I was mainly following up the dining room and the inn, but that's not a problem. But if I start a tavern, Ruby will have a hard time."

"I'll take care of the bar, Onyx can focus on the follow-up."

Onyx's impromptu remark about a bar was interrupted by If. If and Onyx look at each other in silence. ...... The mood was warm and fuzzy, but please don't let the atmosphere get a little tense.

I don't want to get involved, so let's move away. I don't want to get involved, so let's move away...the area near the little army + Gina will be bad for me if I get involved ...... with Dine and Nomos is better.

"Shouldn't Deanne and Nomos be running for office?"

Sylphy needs to be with us, and Dolly and Vita are not the type to run for office on their own. But I'd be surprised if Dine and Nomos don't run for office.

"You're going to be a regular!"

I make the wine.

Deanne boasts, and Nomos replies that it's only natural. I see, Nomos is going to brew and Deanne is going to hang out in the bar.

Oh, If and Onyx, who were discussing something, come over here. They are sure to get involved in this pattern.

Yuta, you'll leave the bar to me, right?

"Yuta's brother, isn't it strange that out of the five of us, I'm the only one without a store?"

I knew I was involved. I doubt the two of them will fight, but they won't agree unless I give them some kind of policy. It is a difficult question whether it is right to make your own contracted spirits or to do favors for those you have scouted.

In such a case, it is just like some politician, who gives an irresponsible answer in addition to postponing. I'm sorry to say, but it is impossible for me to solve the conflict between two female spirits involving alcohol.

But why do I have to worry about such a thing when I'm supposed to feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment after sending off my first client?




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