Chapter 445: Advance Notice
It wasn’t a simple harassment.
Didn’t they say there won’t be any explosions, and the documents will only turn black? Eh, wait a sec, the fief Lord’s . mansion? Not the Guild — Oh, the one that exploded must be the fief lord’s daughter’s written oath!!!
Ah, there’s also a chance that other stuff also exploded!!
『Broken promises means freedom! They get all huffy when bad promises get broken!』
『We hate bad promises too! 』
『That’s why we mess around with papers that we hate~ 』
『Burn them, or make them go ‘BOOM’! 』
『Right~! 』
『Right~! 』
The spirits looked like they were having fun. Seems like the spirits aren’t fond of promises… or contracts, I mean. Well, forcing someone to keep a contract they don’t want in the first place actually drains a lot of the spirits’ mana, so no wonder they’d dislike it..
Ack, but I just confirmed that the written contract really did explode! I’m gonna get scolded!!
AAAHHH!
I messed up big time. I was fuming when I 【Teleport】 to the fortress city’s temple back then, so I had my guard down ー or should I say I proactively instigated the spirits despite knowing that they’re gonna read my mind and act accordingly!
Usually, they only do what I asked only when I explicitly requested it, but I must’ve been really emotional. it wasn’t just a fleeting outburst either, like surprise or momentary anger, but a lasting one.
Ah, but it’s impossible not to get angry about what happened this time. This is one of those situations where you just wanna bring a strong spirit with you and have everything under your control…
Let’s go looking for a dragon spirit after this mess is over.
『Thanks guys, it’s alright now, so don’t get hung up on my wishes and be free. 』
It feels like spirits are being swept up in my emotions rather than simply guessing what’s on my mind. The influence is especially striking among the tiny spirits. Even if they won’t turn black, it felt like their very nature would even change, so it’s kinda scary.These emotions are darker than what the usual level of【Liberate】subconsciously flowing from me can handle. This won’t have any positive effect no matter how you think about it.
Instead of what I originally planned, I asked the spirits to leave then I returned back to my 『House』. I can’t just waltz to wherever the others are and confess how I messed up since they’re with the lass.
And so, I decided to get busy doing things I needed to do while waiting for Hauron’s spirits to contact me. I’ve got plans to head to the dragon continent, so I should clean up while I can.
The feather blankets that were used in the forest house is currently soaking in the water channels of the 『House』. I didn’t bother with the part stained by blood, but yeah, at least it’s still being cleaned somehow. I’m planning to change the cover into a new sheet and sell the old ones in a thrift shop. Huge white sheets should fetch a decent price.
Riche and I strolled through the mountain and I also did some spot-checking, such as pruning tree branches to lessen the overgrowth and pulled off the vines that were tangled up. It’s winter and everything’s withered, so it’s the perfect time to get this sort of stuff done. I’ll use the ivy to weave baskets or something later.
I make sure sunlight still hits the ground, so some plants like wild rocambole or soft pea green-colored grass would grow by spring. Seems like this place will turn into a wonderful forest on the mountain, huh?
Riche had dirt on his nose, probably from sticking his muzzle into a hole so I wiped it off. He’s been interacting well with the Physical Realm, so I don’t think his existence is in danger of vanishing.
Riche’s nose trembled and he sneezed. Ahh, our patootie puppy is so cute.
I took a walk along the stream that flows by my house. I planted a bunch of daffodils around this area, so it smells amazing right now. In summer, I usually stroll along the route where I planted hydrangeas, in spring, it would be the path with nature-grown dandelions and speedwell growing along it.
What should I plant for autumn? Ahh, but then, I usually pick chestnuts and hunt for mushrooms while strolling during fall, so I’d be too busy then.
….
Yup. I’m just procrastinating, huh.
***
「I came here to turn myself in before my crimes are exposed. 」
「What are you talking about? Oh well, let’s go to Khan, we’ll both listen to you. 」
I went to Dinosso’s house to confess, but he stopped me. As expected of a Gold Rank, he smoothly dragged Khan into this matter.
I followed after Dinosso as he made his way towards the rental house.
「What’s up? 」
Khan spent his time lounging in front of the fireplace during winter. He also loves to wear the cloak I made him, and today he has an extra accessory stuck on his back, no other than Bayliss.
「I’m here to confess my crimes. 」
I spoke first, grabbing the
「…I can’t stop this guy, you know? 」
Khan shut his eyes and frowned deeper before turning to Dinosso, reluctance painted on his face.
Bayliss peeped from behind him and giggled. Dinosso didn’t see her, so she must’ve made herself invisible ー or maybe she’s just weak after being away from the desert for so long.
She’s visible by default when she’s in the desert, but invisible by default when in Canum. She can still appear before humans, but it would consume mana.
「I don’t have the guts to listen to him on my own! 」
Dinosso grinned and gestured an apology with an eye closed and a hand in front of his face.
「Anyway, I’ll prepare some snacks and wine first. 」
「You’re not trying to gloss it over with wine, are you? 」
「Nah, it’s all in your mind. 」
I answered Dinosso while setting a small cask of red wine on the table with a bang. Khan will probably drink the leftovers if there’s any.
For the vegetables, I prepared ratatouille, carrot râpée, pickles, ham salad and potato salad. For the meat ー roast beef, roasted duck and bone-in roast pork. As for seafood, there’s taramasalata, smelt-whitings escabeche and smoked oysters drizzled with olive oil. Plus an assortment of cheeses.
「Alright, go on, help yourselves. 」
「… 」
Dinosso slowly stretched his hand towards the roast pork, his suspicion-filled eyes still trained on me. Please stop staring at me like that, will you.
I dipped the thinly sliced baguette in the taramasalata. The potatoes were strained and mixed with mayonnaise and butter. It’s creamy and a bit spicy because I used mentaiko ー spicy cod roe.
「Ahh, dang, so tasty. 」
Dinosso said. It’s great that you enjoy it.
「The wine is good too. 」
Khan added.
Bayliss was poking the escabeche ーI made it by frying the whiting once then marinated the fish in vinegar. It’s kinda similar to nanbanzuke, topped with lemon and sliced onions.
「Okay, I think I’m quite ready now. 」
Dinosso said. He finished his wine, so he set the glass on the table.
Seems like it’s time to confess, huh?
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