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Volume 9 Chapter 228

New Goal

「So you had this Storage Bag all along, Tina?」
When I was gone from this world, Tina must have retrieved this storage bag and other items I received from the Creator God, just like the sword.
「Yes. However, until recently, I had entrusted it to a reliable subordinate at H&T Trading Company」
「…… I see. You have subordinates, huh?」
As the president of the world’s largest trading company, it’s only natural, but I was slightly surprised that Tina had subordinates.
「By the way, since the company was owned by the Guardian Hero, it is now yours, Haruto-sama」
「……Huh?」
「Also, we acquired a considerably high-quality storage bag for the company, so this one has returned to me. I apologize for the delay in returning it to you, Haruto-sama」
「Ah, yeah. Thank you」
I received the storage bag from Tina.
With this, the problem of not being able to bring back too many rare items when diving into dungeons and such would be solved. It was a super rare item that any adventurer would desire.
However, now, I store collected items in the spirit realm using the same method as storing the Imperial Sword, so it wasn’t necessary for the storage bag to return. Well, maybe I should give it to someone in the family.
After that, although it was mentioned in passing during the conversation, I felt like something was really bothering me.
「Uh, Tina. You said I’m… …the owner of H&T Trading Company?」
「Yes, that’s correct. However, please rest assured, Haruto-sama, that there is no work you need to do as the owner」
Is it okay for me to be the owner without doing anything?
「If you wish to be involved in the management of the company, Haruto-sama, it’s also fine. However, even if it’s just temporary, since there are tens of thousands of employees, you would need to study management properly」
Yeah, that’s a bit too much. I’ll pass.
—Or rather, I can’t do it.
I don’t feel capable of managing a business where the livelihoods of tens of thousands of employees are at stake.
But still, I always thought Tina was versatile, but turns out she’s also good at managing a business…
For now, I decided not to do anything.
There’s nothing particularly urgent to do, and there’s nothing I want to do with a trading company.
So, I can just live my life as before, since there is no need to involve myself with H&T Trading Company.
Tina also said it was fine.
I have plenty of money to use when needed, so I don’t have to work to earn it.
It’s a bit anticlimactic.
I’ve been planning to become an adventurer and work hard to establish and manage a clan to support my family in the future…… but it seems that’s no longer necessary.
I’ve realized for the first time that having plenty of money can also be troublesome.
I’ve lost my goal.
However, establishing a clan and running it seems interesting, even if money isn’t needed.
I’ve already invited Sally and Lilia to join, I can invite others.
That’s it!
How about gathering strong allies, training them further, and creating the world’s strongest clan?
There is a tournament every four years in this world where top clans gather to determine their superiority—the『Strongest Clan Tournament』.
Let’s join!
And aim for victory.
By the time the tournament starts, I’ll have established a clan by then.
The Strongest Clan Deciding Tournament is not all about combat prowess.
Just like the inter-class battles at Ifrus Magic Academy, various abilities such as teamwork, intelligence, support, and pure combat power are tested.
Moreover, the opponents are not students but professional adventurers who hunt monsters for a living.
It seems tough to win in the first tournament.
But in four years, or eight years… … Just one day, I want to create the strongest clan capable of winning the tournament.
I have found a new goal.
I used to want to acquire enough power to survive even if my family and friends were attacked by demons.
That’s why I’ve been doing various things, but recently I’ve realized that it’s fun to make my family and friends stronger.
The Strongest Clan—-Yeah, it sounds like a plan.
Alright, let’s do it!
I have found a new goal, even though I no longer need to earn money.