Chapter 329: - 三百二十七話 短剣授与式
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Yesterday I visited many places in the labyrinth city, and even finished ordering a house for Sylphy and his family. We worked hard. After returning to the inn, we listened to Belle's report on the food stalls and Sarah's report on her visit to the city. Gina came home late at night and looked very tired, so I asked her about it. She told me that her father and brother had tried to keep her from leaving. It's hard when your family doesn't understand you.
Well, Gina's family will have to be reassured by ...... her hard work and achievements. Gina is working hard on her training as a genie magician and she is learning how to cook from Mr. Toruku this morning with Sara.
I am sure that the family will eventually come to an understanding. ...... except from her father who loves her very much. Oh? Is Gina's brother in trouble too? It's kind of impossible. There's nothing we can do, so let's check today's schedule and do the best we can.
Let's see, today's schedule is: ...... If we receive the bed, order the furniture for the house, and finish the dagger presentation ceremony at Mel's workshop, we will have accomplished the minimum objective of the labyrinth city. This won't take too long, so let's get it done early and then we can focus on exploring the labyrinth.
I have an appointment with Mel and Meral in 9 days, so I'll try the 100th level, even though I won't have that much time. I will look for the treasure chests at the next opportunity when I have more time, and if I concentrate on the strategy, I will be able to break through the 100th layer. What I'm wondering is if there is more to the 100th layer.
"Okay, let's go. First we will go to the furniture shop while visiting the stalls, then we will go to Mel's workshop. Then the labyrinth.
I briefly explain my plans for the day, ask Martha to take care of Gina and the others, and leave the inn. I told her that I wanted her to do a lot of cooking for me when I came back, so Mr. Toruku was very excited.
"Yuta, the best sushi is over here!
Bell and his friends are eager to show us around as we shop at the stalls and head to the furniture store. A little detour is tolerable for the sake of smiles on their faces. However, why do I feel a little uneasy about the most powerful skewers that Flair proudly shows us?
The flare rushes me to the food stall ......, which is a bad idea. The smoke from the stall hurts my eyes. But Flare is proud of his greatness. You have to buy it,...... right?
"Master, are you going to buy those skewers?"
Gina asks fearfully. I know what you're thinking. If I were alone, I'd just look at it from a distance and not go near it.
"Yes, Flair is very happy to recommend it to me. I can't not buy it."
I could explain why I'm not buying it, but I like it so much. Unless you show them the reality, they'll keep on wondering.
"I see. ......"
Gina can't see the genie, but she has been in touch with Flare in paradise, and I guess she can imagine Flare with a good smile on his face. She nodded her head in agreement. I wouldn't have minded if Gina had stopped me, but she didn't seem to.
"Welcome. This is the best food I've ever tasted!"
An annoying old man at a food stall proudly offers me a skewer he has weaponized. I feel a slight urge to kill him, but he seems to really think they are delicious. There are people out there who think that what they think is good tastes good, everyone else must think it too.
In Japan, there are many dishes that sell spiciness. I don't dislike spicy food that much either. But these skewers are just violence. There is nothing but a pile of powdered hawk's claws and what appears to be oak meat stuck into the pile.
The only other seasoning I can't find is salt. Normally, a very spicy dish should be made in such a way as to give a sense of flavor in the midst of the spiciness. What about just plunging them into the hawk's claw powder as if they don't care about that?
And yet, they finish it slowly over a long fire so that the hawk's claws don't get burnt. If they are so meticulous, they should pay attention to other parts of the dish as well.
"...... Please give me 10 bottles for now."
"Maido!"
"You buy that many? I'm not going to eat it."
Sylphy quickly informs him that she won't eat it. Well, it won't go bad if I keep it in my magic bag, and it will be useful for the punishment game. I really wanted to eat only one, but Flare was going to be disappointed, so I increased the number.
The flare is peering curiously at me with Belle and the others. It seems that spirits don't have the power to detect the danger of a food by its smoke. A great pity.
Oh, the grilled skewers with the hawk-claw coating...and again they sprinkle hawk-claw powder on the skewers... It's bright red! Oh yeah, Flare loves red ketchup!
"All right, it's done! Thanks for the wait!"
After paying for and receiving the skewers, the customers were saying around the skewers, "Delicious! and "Red and delicious!" Bell and Fukuchan are making a fuss.
It's my fault that I didn't give them spicy food, thinking it wouldn't be suitable for them. I should have at least told them that just because something is red doesn't mean it tastes good. I guess my students understand the danger of this dish since not only Gina but also Sara and the others are attracted to it. He puts the red skewer in his magic bag and starts to walk away.
"When are we going to eat it, Yuta?
Flare asks excitedly. I'm tempted to let it lie there ...... forever to see when we'll eat it, but with all this anticipation, I'm sure Bell and the others won't forget.
(...... Well, it's the first time we've had this dish, so it's better to eat it in a relaxed manner, so we'll eat it when we can afford to eat it slowly.)
"All right, man!"
I should eat it first to make them realize how dangerous this skewer is. I believe milk is effective to ease the spiciness. I'll prepare it.
**
After purchasing the spicy-looking skewers, Bell and his friends led us to several more food stalls. Except for the spicy-sweet skewers, there was nothing dangerous, which was a relief. At the furniture shop where we arrived, we picked up the bed we had ordered, and summoned Dine and the others to help us order the furniture we would use in our house.
It was a good thing that I could also order a giant deerskin to put in the hall of Safi's inn. However, since Giant Deer pelts are rarely in stock, I had to wholesale the Giant Deer pelts in my magic bag to Marie's store and send only the pelts to the furniture shop, which was a bit of a hassle.
Well, I guess it will be OK, since I will receive them together with the furniture I ordered in large quantities when they are completed. We ask Dine to stay behind to guard Gina and the others in the labyrinth, and we all head for Mel's workshop.
"Mel-chan!"
When they arrived at Mel's workshop, Kikka happily opened the door and stormed in. Kikka, you've brightened up. Kikka's childish behavior makes me smile.
Kikka grabs Mel's hands and jumps up and down as she enters the workshop. Mel is looking at Kikka with a motherly smile, and from the corner of my eye, I can see a smile on the little girls' faces as they play with each other.
"Hello, Mel. I'm here to pick up the dagger, is it finished?"
After Gina and the others greet Mel, I talk to her. Belle and Fuchu are greeting Meral in a dumpling. Cute.
"Oh, Master. I finished the dagger, but I can't accept the rest of the Fire Dragon's fangs.
Mel comes up to me with Kikka and tries her best to appeal.
"Ha-ha-ha, don't worry about it. Don't worry about it. Can you bring me the dagger?"
No, it's not okay.
It's okay, it's okay. Bring me the dagger."
I couldn't think of any way to convince him, so I decided to push through with the okay. As was the case when we built the waterfall indoors, I was worried that I would have to rely on brute force to persuade them. After I repeatedly told Mel that it would be okay, he gave up, sighed, and went to get his dagger. I'm sorry.
Mel brought the dagger from the back and I took it from him and made Gina and the others line up side by side. Oh, Belle and the others, Fuchu and the others, Meral don't have to line up. We only have six daggers and we can't carry them. The little army plus Meral will line up behind me with Sylphy and Dine and we'll start the awarding ceremony of the daggers.
This dagger was made by Meral from the fangs of a fire dragon. I give you this dagger as a sign that you are my disciples. Step forward when I call your name."
Oh, Gina and the others replied with very serious faces. I wanted to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a high school graduation ceremony, but did I make them look too serious? ...... not in the mood for fooling around now, so let's keep going.
"Gina."
"Yes, yes."
"Gina, I know you are going through a lot as an elder, but you are growing up a lot as a spiritualist and as a human being. I hope that you and Shiva will continue to be good friends as you walk the path of the genie. This is the proof of my apprenticeship. Please accept it."
He then hands her a dagger with Gina's name engraved on the hilt.
"Oh, no, yes. I'll do my best."
Gina accepted the dagger awkwardly. I had told her that I was going to give her the dagger, but I guess she didn't expect this kind of atmosphere. She is quite confused.
I didn't expect it either, since I started in a spur of the moment kind of way. I have goosebumps on my arms because I'm talking like a big shot ...... and I have to say something big to 4 more people. I'll have to come up with some words. I'll have to come up with some words.
Next, Sarah.
"Yes."
"Sara, you, like Gina, have grown up a lot by taking good care of Marco and Kikka. But you seem to be a little more patient and respectful of others than yourself. You are still a child, so please be a little more selfish and enjoy your life with Fuchu and Puru as you like. This dagger is the proof of your apprenticeship. Take it."
"Yes, thank you."
It was more like I was asking for a favor than giving a compliment. And "you" doesn't really fit me. But Sara seems happy, so that's not a bad response.
"Marco."
"Yes!"
"Marco is the only man among my apprentices. I hope he will continue to grow in strength and become a man of honor who can protect not only his sister Kikka but also Gina, Sara, and Mel. I believe that Marco and Uri can do that. Please accept this dagger."
"Yes! I will protect you all!
"Good luck. But don't take it too hard."
It's easier to be reckless when you're a boy. In Japan, it's s*xist! I know it sounds like a word that would make some people angry, but it's a tough world out there, so let's keep Marco on his toes.
"Kicka."
"Whew!"
Oh, I bit it. That's pretty destructive.
Kikka's doing great. She's getting so strong with Mame. Kikka can help everyone, but she's also the smallest. I want you to work hard and not to be hasty. This dagger is the proof of your apprenticeship. Take it. It's very sharp, so handle it carefully so you don't get hurt."
"Yes."
Kikka was probably the hardest. I couldn't get a clear shot ...... Well, even Sara feels guilty, but with a young Kikka, it can't be helped. I think we should all go over the handling of the dagger again later.
Mel.
"Yes!"
"I think it's hard for Mel to be a blacksmith and a necromancer at the same time. But he signed the contract after all that trouble and hard work. I hope that you will not forget your original intention and will work together with Meral. Take this dagger that Mel made as a proof of your apprenticeship."
And I would be happy if you could improve your blacksmithing skills and make some romantic weapons. I won't say it, but I think a spirit sword would be cool.
"Yes, I'll work together with Meral-sama and try to live up to my master.
I look forward to it."
I've lived a life of shame. I have a lot of black history, so don't worry about it. I won't say it.
I relaxed at once and told them that the ceremony was over. Fukuchan and Meral, who were standing in line behind me, flew to Gina and the others, probably saying that they would work together with me. The atmosphere is getting better.
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Yesterday I visited many places in the labyrinth city, and even finished ordering a house for Sylphy and his family. We worked hard. After returning to the inn, we listened to Belle's report on the food stalls and Sarah's report on her visit to the city. Gina came home late at night and looked very tired, so I asked her about it. She told me that her father and brother had tried to keep her from leaving. It's hard when your family doesn't understand you.
Well, Gina's family will have to be reassured by ...... her hard work and achievements. Gina is working hard on her training as a genie magician and she is learning how to cook from Mr. Toruku this morning with Sara.
I am sure that the family will eventually come to an understanding. ...... except from her father who loves her very much. Oh? Is Gina's brother in trouble too? It's kind of impossible. There's nothing we can do, so let's check today's schedule and do the best we can.
Let's see, today's schedule is: ...... If we receive the bed, order the furniture for the house, and finish the dagger presentation ceremony at Mel's workshop, we will have accomplished the minimum objective of the labyrinth city. This won't take too long, so let's get it done early and then we can focus on exploring the labyrinth.
I have an appointment with Mel and Meral in 9 days, so I'll try the 100th level, even though I won't have that much time. I will look for the treasure chests at the next opportunity when I have more time, and if I concentrate on the strategy, I will be able to break through the 100th layer. What I'm wondering is if there is more to the 100th layer.
"Okay, let's go. First we will go to the furniture shop while visiting the stalls, then we will go to Mel's workshop. Then the labyrinth.
I briefly explain my plans for the day, ask Martha to take care of Gina and the others, and leave the inn. I told her that I wanted her to do a lot of cooking for me when I came back, so Mr. Toruku was very excited.
"Yuta, the best sushi is over here!
Bell and his friends are eager to show us around as we shop at the stalls and head to the furniture store. A little detour is tolerable for the sake of smiles on their faces. However, why do I feel a little uneasy about the most powerful skewers that Flair proudly shows us?
The flare rushes me to the food stall ......, which is a bad idea. The smoke from the stall hurts my eyes. But Flare is proud of his greatness. You have to buy it,...... right?
"Master, are you going to buy those skewers?"
Gina asks fearfully. I know what you're thinking. If I were alone, I'd just look at it from a distance and not go near it.
"Yes, Flair is very happy to recommend it to me. I can't not buy it."
I could explain why I'm not buying it, but I like it so much. Unless you show them the reality, they'll keep on wondering.
"I see. ......"
Gina can't see the genie, but she has been in touch with Flare in paradise, and I guess she can imagine Flare with a good smile on his face. She nodded her head in agreement. I wouldn't have minded if Gina had stopped me, but she didn't seem to.
"Welcome. This is the best food I've ever tasted!"
An annoying old man at a food stall proudly offers me a skewer he has weaponized. I feel a slight urge to kill him, but he seems to really think they are delicious. There are people out there who think that what they think is good tastes good, everyone else must think it too.
In Japan, there are many dishes that sell spiciness. I don't dislike spicy food that much either. But these skewers are just violence. There is nothing but a pile of powdered hawk's claws and what appears to be oak meat stuck into the pile.
The only other seasoning I can't find is salt. Normally, a very spicy dish should be made in such a way as to give a sense of flavor in the midst of the spiciness. What about just plunging them into the hawk's claw powder as if they don't care about that?
And yet, they finish it slowly over a long fire so that the hawk's claws don't get burnt. If they are so meticulous, they should pay attention to other parts of the dish as well.
"...... Please give me 10 bottles for now."
"Maido!"
"You buy that many? I'm not going to eat it."
Sylphy quickly informs him that she won't eat it. Well, it won't go bad if I keep it in my magic bag, and it will be useful for the punishment game. I really wanted to eat only one, but Flare was going to be disappointed, so I increased the number.
The flare is peering curiously at me with Belle and the others. It seems that spirits don't have the power to detect the danger of a food by its smoke. A great pity.
Oh, the grilled skewers with the hawk-claw coating...and again they sprinkle hawk-claw powder on the skewers... It's bright red! Oh yeah, Flare loves red ketchup!
"All right, it's done! Thanks for the wait!"
After paying for and receiving the skewers, the customers were saying around the skewers, "Delicious! and "Red and delicious!" Bell and Fukuchan are making a fuss.
It's my fault that I didn't give them spicy food, thinking it wouldn't be suitable for them. I should have at least told them that just because something is red doesn't mean it tastes good. I guess my students understand the danger of this dish since not only Gina but also Sara and the others are attracted to it. He puts the red skewer in his magic bag and starts to walk away.
"When are we going to eat it, Yuta?
Flare asks excitedly. I'm tempted to let it lie there ...... forever to see when we'll eat it, but with all this anticipation, I'm sure Bell and the others won't forget.
(...... Well, it's the first time we've had this dish, so it's better to eat it in a relaxed manner, so we'll eat it when we can afford to eat it slowly.)
"All right, man!"
I should eat it first to make them realize how dangerous this skewer is. I believe milk is effective to ease the spiciness. I'll prepare it.
**
After purchasing the spicy-looking skewers, Bell and his friends led us to several more food stalls. Except for the spicy-sweet skewers, there was nothing dangerous, which was a relief. At the furniture shop where we arrived, we picked up the bed we had ordered, and summoned Dine and the others to help us order the furniture we would use in our house.
It was a good thing that I could also order a giant deerskin to put in the hall of Safi's inn. However, since Giant Deer pelts are rarely in stock, I had to wholesale the Giant Deer pelts in my magic bag to Marie's store and send only the pelts to the furniture shop, which was a bit of a hassle.
Well, I guess it will be OK, since I will receive them together with the furniture I ordered in large quantities when they are completed. We ask Dine to stay behind to guard Gina and the others in the labyrinth, and we all head for Mel's workshop.
"Mel-chan!"
When they arrived at Mel's workshop, Kikka happily opened the door and stormed in. Kikka, you've brightened up. Kikka's childish behavior makes me smile.
Kikka grabs Mel's hands and jumps up and down as she enters the workshop. Mel is looking at Kikka with a motherly smile, and from the corner of my eye, I can see a smile on the little girls' faces as they play with each other.
"Hello, Mel. I'm here to pick up the dagger, is it finished?"
After Gina and the others greet Mel, I talk to her. Belle and Fuchu are greeting Meral in a dumpling. Cute.
"Oh, Master. I finished the dagger, but I can't accept the rest of the Fire Dragon's fangs.
Mel comes up to me with Kikka and tries her best to appeal.
"Ha-ha-ha, don't worry about it. Don't worry about it. Can you bring me the dagger?"
No, it's not okay.
It's okay, it's okay. Bring me the dagger."
I couldn't think of any way to convince him, so I decided to push through with the okay. As was the case when we built the waterfall indoors, I was worried that I would have to rely on brute force to persuade them. After I repeatedly told Mel that it would be okay, he gave up, sighed, and went to get his dagger. I'm sorry.
Mel brought the dagger from the back and I took it from him and made Gina and the others line up side by side. Oh, Belle and the others, Fuchu and the others, Meral don't have to line up. We only have six daggers and we can't carry them. The little army plus Meral will line up behind me with Sylphy and Dine and we'll start the awarding ceremony of the daggers.
This dagger was made by Meral from the fangs of a fire dragon. I give you this dagger as a sign that you are my disciples. Step forward when I call your name."
Oh, Gina and the others replied with very serious faces. I wanted to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a high school graduation ceremony, but did I make them look too serious? ...... not in the mood for fooling around now, so let's keep going.
"Gina."
"Yes, yes."
"Gina, I know you are going through a lot as an elder, but you are growing up a lot as a spiritualist and as a human being. I hope that you and Shiva will continue to be good friends as you walk the path of the genie. This is the proof of my apprenticeship. Please accept it."
He then hands her a dagger with Gina's name engraved on the hilt.
"Oh, no, yes. I'll do my best."
Gina accepted the dagger awkwardly. I had told her that I was going to give her the dagger, but I guess she didn't expect this kind of atmosphere. She is quite confused.
I didn't expect it either, since I started in a spur of the moment kind of way. I have goosebumps on my arms because I'm talking like a big shot ...... and I have to say something big to 4 more people. I'll have to come up with some words. I'll have to come up with some words.
Next, Sarah.
"Yes."
"Sara, you, like Gina, have grown up a lot by taking good care of Marco and Kikka. But you seem to be a little more patient and respectful of others than yourself. You are still a child, so please be a little more selfish and enjoy your life with Fuchu and Puru as you like. This dagger is the proof of your apprenticeship. Take it."
"Yes, thank you."
It was more like I was asking for a favor than giving a compliment. And "you" doesn't really fit me. But Sara seems happy, so that's not a bad response.
"Marco."
"Yes!"
"Marco is the only man among my apprentices. I hope he will continue to grow in strength and become a man of honor who can protect not only his sister Kikka but also Gina, Sara, and Mel. I believe that Marco and Uri can do that. Please accept this dagger."
"Yes! I will protect you all!
"Good luck. But don't take it too hard."
It's easier to be reckless when you're a boy. In Japan, it's s*xist! I know it sounds like a word that would make some people angry, but it's a tough world out there, so let's keep Marco on his toes.
"Kicka."
"Whew!"
Oh, I bit it. That's pretty destructive.
Kikka's doing great. She's getting so strong with Mame. Kikka can help everyone, but she's also the smallest. I want you to work hard and not to be hasty. This dagger is the proof of your apprenticeship. Take it. It's very sharp, so handle it carefully so you don't get hurt."
"Yes."
Kikka was probably the hardest. I couldn't get a clear shot ...... Well, even Sara feels guilty, but with a young Kikka, it can't be helped. I think we should all go over the handling of the dagger again later.
Mel.
"Yes!"
"I think it's hard for Mel to be a blacksmith and a necromancer at the same time. But he signed the contract after all that trouble and hard work. I hope that you will not forget your original intention and will work together with Meral. Take this dagger that Mel made as a proof of your apprenticeship."
And I would be happy if you could improve your blacksmithing skills and make some romantic weapons. I won't say it, but I think a spirit sword would be cool.
"Yes, I'll work together with Meral-sama and try to live up to my master.
I look forward to it."
I've lived a life of shame. I have a lot of black history, so don't worry about it. I won't say it.
I relaxed at once and told them that the ceremony was over. Fukuchan and Meral, who were standing in line behind me, flew to Gina and the others, probably saying that they would work together with me. The atmosphere is getting better.
Yesterday I visited many places in the labyrinth city, and even finished ordering a house for Sylphy and his family. We worked hard. After returning to the inn, we listened to Belle's report on the food stalls and Sarah's report on her visit to the city. Gina came home late at night and looked very tired, so I asked her about it. She told me that her father and brother had tried to keep her from leaving. It's hard when your family doesn't understand you.Well, Gina's family will have to be reassured by ...... her hard work and achievements. Gina is working hard on her training as a genie magician and she is learning how to cook from Mr. Toruku this morning with Sara.I am sure that the family will eventually come to an understanding. ...... except from her father who loves her very much. Oh?Is Gina's brother in trouble too?It's kind of impossible. There's nothing we can do, so let's check today's schedule and do the best we can.Let's see, today's schedule is: ...... If we receive the bed, order the furniture for the house, and finish the dagger presentation ceremony at Mel's workshop, we will have accomplished the minimum objective of the labyrinth city. This won't take too long, so let's get it done early and then we can focus on exploring the labyrinth.I have an appointment with Mel and Meral in 9 days, so I'll try the 100th level, even though I won't have that much time. I will look for the treasure chests at the next opportunity when I have more time, and if I concentrate on the strategy, I will be able to break through the 100th layer. What I'm wondering is if there is more to the 100th layer."Okay, let's go. First we will go to the furniture shop while visiting the stalls, then we will go to Mel's workshop. Then the labyrinth.I briefly explain my plans for the day, ask Martha to take care of Gina and the others, and leave the inn. I told her that I wanted her to do a lot of cooking for me when I came back, so Mr. Toruku was very excited."Yuta, the best sushi is over here!Bell and his friends are eager to show us around as we shop at the stalls and head to the furniture store. A little detour is tolerable for the sake of smiles on their faces. However, why do I feel a little uneasy about the most powerful skewers that Flair proudly shows us?The flare rushes me to the food stall ......, which is a bad idea. The smoke from the stall hurts my eyes. But Flare is proud of his greatness. You have to buy it,...... right?"Master, are you going to buy those skewers?"Gina asks fearfully. I know what you're thinking. If I were alone, I'd just look at it from a distance and not go near it."Yes, Flair is very happy to recommend it to me. I can't not buy it."I could explain why I'm not buying it, but I like it so much. Unless you show them the reality, they'll keep on wondering."I see. ......"Gina can't see the genie, but she has been in touch with Flare in paradise, and I guess she can imagine Flare with a good smile on his face. She nodded her head in agreement. I wouldn't have minded if Gina had stopped me, but she didn't seem to."Welcome. This is the best food I've ever tasted!"An annoying old man at a food stall proudly offers me a skewer he has weaponized. I feel a slight urge to kill him, but he seems to really think they are delicious. There are people out there who think that what they think is good tastes good, everyone else must think it too.In Japan, there are many dishes that sell spiciness. I don't dislike spicy food that much either. But these skewers are just violence. There is nothing but a pile of powdered hawk's claws and what appears to be oak meat stuck into the pile.The only other seasoning I can't find is salt. Normally, a very spicy dish should be made in such a way as to give a sense of flavor in the midst of the spiciness. What about just plunging them into the hawk's claw powder as if they don't care about that?And yet, they finish it slowly over a long fire so that the hawk's claws don't get burnt. If they are so meticulous, they should pay attention to other parts of the dish as well."...... Please give me 10 bottles for now.""Maido!""You buy that many?I'm not going to eat it."Sylphy quickly informs him that she won't eat it. Well, it won't go bad if I keep it in my magic bag, and it will be useful for the punishment game. I really wanted to eat only one, but Flare was going to be disappointed, so I increased the number.The flare is peering curiously at me with Belle and the others. It seems that spirits don't have the power to detect the danger of a food by its smoke. A great pity.Oh, the grilled skewers with the hawk-claw coating...and again they sprinkle hawk-claw powder on the skewers... It's bright red! Oh yeah, Flare loves red ketchup!"All right, it's done!Thanks for the wait!"After paying for and receiving the skewers, the customers were saying around the skewers, "Delicious! and "Red and delicious!" Bell and Fukuchan are making a fuss.It's my fault that I didn't give them spicy food, thinking it wouldn't be suitable for them. I should have at least told them that just because something is red doesn't mean it tastes good. I guess my students understand the danger of this dish since not only Gina but also Sara and the others are attracted to it. He puts the red skewer in his magic bag and starts to walk away."When are we going to eat it, Yuta?Flare asks excitedly. I'm tempted to let it lie there ...... forever to see when we'll eat it, but with all this anticipation, I'm sure Bell and the others won't forget....... Well, it's the first time we've had this dish, so it's better to eat it in a relaxed manner, so we'll eat it when we can afford to eat it slowly."All right, man!"I should eat it first to make them realize how dangerous this skewer is. I believe milk is effective to ease the spiciness. I'll prepare it.**After purchasing the spicy-looking skewers, Bell and his friends led us to several more food stalls. Except for the spicy-sweet skewers, there was nothing dangerous, which was a relief. At the furniture shop where we arrived, we picked up the bed we had ordered, and summoned Dine and the others to help us order the furniture we would use in our house.It was a good thing that I could also order a giant deerskin to put in the hall of Safi's inn. However, since Giant Deer pelts are rarely in stock, I had to wholesale the Giant Deer pelts in my magic bag to Marie's store and send only the pelts to the furniture shop, which was a bit of a hassle.Well, I guess it will be OK, since I will receive them together with the furniture I ordered in large quantities when they are completed. We ask Dine to stay behind to guard Gina and the others in the labyrinth, and we all head for Mel's workshop."Mel-chan!"When they arrived at Mel's workshop, Kikka happily opened the door and stormed in. Kikka, you've brightened up. Kikka's childish behavior makes me smile.Kikka grabs Mel's hands and jumps up and down as she enters the workshop. Mel is looking at Kikka with a motherly smile, and from the corner of my eye, I can see a smile on the little girls' faces as they play with each other."Hello, Mel. I'm here to pick up the dagger, is it finished?"After Gina and the others greet Mel, I talk to her. Belle and Fuchu are greeting Meral in a dumpling. Cute."Oh, Master. I finished the dagger, but I can't accept the rest of the Fire Dragon's fangs.Mel comes up to me with Kikka and tries her best to appeal."Ha-ha-ha, don't worry about it. Don't worry about it. Can you bring me the dagger?"No, it's not okay.It's okay, it's okay. Bring me the dagger."I couldn't think of any way to convince him, so I decided to push through with the okay. As was the case when we built the waterfall indoors, I was worried that I would have to rely on brute force to persuade them. After I repeatedly told Mel that it would be okay, he gave up, sighed, and went to get his dagger. I'm sorry.Mel brought the dagger from the back and I took it from him and made Gina and the others line up side by side. Oh, Belle and the others, Fuchu and the others, Meral don't have to line up. We only have six daggers and we can't carry them. The little army plus Meral will line up behind me with Sylphy and Dine and we'll start the awarding ceremony of the daggers.This dagger was made by Meral from the fangs of a fire dragon. I give you this dagger as a sign that you are my disciples. Step forward when I call your name."Oh, Gina and the others replied with very serious faces. I wanted to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a high school graduation ceremony, but did I make them look too serious?...... not in the mood for fooling around now, so let's keep going."Gina.""Yes, yes.""Gina, I know you are going through a lot as an elder, but you are growing up a lot as a spiritualist and as a human being. I hope that you and Shiva will continue to be good friends as you walk the path of the genie. This is the proof of my apprenticeship. Please accept it."He then hands her a dagger with Gina's name engraved on the hilt."Oh, no, yes. I'll do my best."Gina accepted the dagger awkwardly. I had told her that I was going to give her the dagger, but I guess she didn't expect this kind of atmosphere. She is quite confused.I didn't expect it either, since I started in a spur of the moment kind of way. I have goosebumps on my arms because I'm talking like a big shot ...... and I have to say something big to 4 more people. I'll have to come up with some words. I'll have to come up with some words.Next, Sarah."Yes.""Sara, you, like Gina, have grown up a lot by taking good care of Marco and Kikka. But you seem to be a little more patient and respectful of others than yourself. You are still a child, so please be a little more selfish and enjoy your life with Fuchu and Puru as you like. This dagger is the proof of your apprenticeship. Take it.""Yes, thank you."It was more like I was asking for a favor than giving a compliment. And "you" doesn't really fit me. But Sara seems happy, so that's not a bad response."Marco.""Yes!""Marco is the only man among my apprentices. I hope he will continue to grow in strength and become a man of honor who can protect not only his sister Kikka but also Gina, Sara, and Mel. I believe that Marco and Uri can do that. Please accept this dagger.""Yes!I will protect you all!"Good luck. But don't take it too hard."It's easier to be reckless when you're a boy. In Japan, it's s*xist! I know it sounds like a word that would make some people angry, but it's a tough world out there, so let's keep Marco on his toes."Kicka.""Whew!"Oh, I bit it. That's pretty destructive.Kikka's doing great. She's getting so strong with Mame. Kikka can help everyone, but she's also the smallest. I want you to work hard and not to be hasty. This dagger is the proof of your apprenticeship. Take it. It's very sharp, so handle it carefully so you don't get hurt.""Yes."Kikka was probably the hardest. I couldn't get a clear shot ...... Well, even Sara feels guilty, but with a young Kikka, it can't be helped. I think we should all go over the handling of the dagger again later.Mel."Yes!""I think it's hard for Mel to be a blacksmith and a necromancer at the same time. But he signed the contract after all that trouble and hard work. I hope that you will not forget your original intention and will work together with Meral. Take this dagger that Mel made as a proof of your apprenticeship."And I would be happy if you could improve your blacksmithing skills and make some romantic weapons. I won't say it, but I think a spirit sword would be cool."Yes, I'll work together with Meral-sama and try to live up to my master.I look forward to it."I've lived a life of shame. I have a lot of black history, so don't worry about it. I won't say it.I relaxed at once and told them that the ceremony was over. Fukuchan and Meral, who were standing in line behind me, flew to Gina and the others, probably saying that they would work together with me. The atmosphere is getting better.
