Chapter 111
Winner's Prize
Translator : PolterGlast
With the three women in perfect health, we could return to Biodasdal
at any time. The Royal Capital had been fun, but since I found the city of Biodasdal
more relaxing, the desire to return soon grew stronger by the day.
...However, I had been summoned by Salis before we
left, so I decided to head to the Adventurer's Guild today, also to say
my farewells. Ginia and Aoi offered to stay at the inn to look
after the three women, so I arrived at the Adventurer's Guild with just
the Guild Master.
"She said she would give us a reward, but I wonder what exactly she intends to do."
"I haven't the faintest idea. Knowing Salis, I
imagine she has prepared something that Graham-san would be
pleased with, though."
"Something I would be pleased with... huh. Since even I
don't know what that would be, I'm genuinely looking forward to it."
I had almost no desire for material things. Though, if she had arranged a carriage for the return trip... I would be
honestly happy about that.
While thinking about such things, we arrived at the Guild
Master's office. When I knocked, Salis's voice responded from
within, so I opened the door and entered the room.
"Oh, it's Graham and Dwayne! ...Huh? I
don't see Ginia and Aoi; what happened?"
"They are looking after things at the inn. I purchased
slaves at the Black Market, so they are taking care of those
girls."
"Hoh, Graham bought slaves... is that so."
Salis had
welcomed us with a smile, but the moment she
heard the word 'slave', her expression
grew grim. As the Guild Master of the Royal Capital, she likely knew the reality of slavery in detail. Feeling a
gaze akin to hostility directed at me, I opened my mouth to explain myself.
"It's alright, you don't need to glare like that. Even
though they are slaves, I only purchased them because we were short on workers.
I have no intention of treating them poorly, and if they say they don't want to
work, I don't intend to force them."
"What Graham-san is saying is the truth. I was
the one who recommended it in the first place, and Graham-san wasn't
enthusiastic about it. The work is for the orphanage... so it's not what you're
thinking, Salis."
Following my explanation, the Guild Master backed me
up. Upon hearing those words, Salis's expression finally softened.
"No, no... my apologies. Did my expression stiffen?
It's not that I doubted you, Graham, but I have certain feelings
regarding slavery, which caused my face to become grim."
"I have my own thoughts on the matter as well, so it's
not something you need to apologize for, Salis."
"............We haven't even started talking yet, and
the conversation has already derailed. You visited today because I summoned you
after the Exchange Match ended, correct?"
"Yeah. We intend to leave the Royal Capital soon, so I
thought I should pay my respects to you, Salis, before that."
Salis seemed
like she wanted to say more about the slaves, but she swallowed her words and
steered the conversation back on track. I also wanted to discuss slavery with Salis,
the Guild Master of the Royal Capital, but for now, we should prioritize
the matter at hand.
"I see. So you are returning after all. In any case...
I have prepared several gifts as a victory prize. I can only give you one, so I
would like you to choose, Graham."
"There are options? I'm looking forward to seeing what
they are."
"It puts me on the spot if you get your hopes up that
much, but... let me explain the gifts right away."
Saying that, Salis pulled a single staff from under her desk. At a glance, it looked like nothing more than a
tattered staff, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that the materials
used were top-tier.
"The first item is this Grandwood Staff. Unlike
an ordinary staff, it is a special staff that automatically activates a
specific spell when magic power is poured into it."
"A specific spell can be cast? What is that
spell?"
"It is the Heal spell. ...Hey, don't look so
disappointed. It might be unnecessary for you, Graham, but for anyone to
be able to cast Heal is a tremendously practical thing, you know?"
For a moment, I thought, "Just Heal?" and
it actually showed on my face, but it is indeed amazing that anyone would be
able to use Heal. I could give it to Ginia or Aoi to add
another healer... or I could leave it at the orphanage so that Ria, Tricia,
and Maud could use it while running the place.
Thinking it was mediocre just because I can use Recovery
Magic was far too short-sighted. Just thinking about it a little revealed
so many uses; it was actually a masterpiece I wanted quite a bit.
"Sorry for letting it show on my face. ...However,
thinking it over again, that is an amazing staff. I honestly want it."
"Do you really think so? Your expression earlier was
truly terrible, you know?"
"No, I really do. I've already thought of several ways
to use it."
"That's good, then... Well, I still have other things
prepared. Please take your time to choose and decide."
Since the first item was already something I wanted, I was
very much looking forward to the subsequent items. Excitement building, I
waited for Salis to introduce the second item she
had prepared.
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