Seiji-sama, what are the other things that need to be done?

I told the plan to Aya and Elena.

1. Improve the food situation ofShinju townby selling foodstuff. 2. Visit theEarth temple(and theWind templetoo, while were at it.) 3. Purchase equipment that amplifies magic. 4. Check the situation of each town.

Oniichan, why are we going to buy equipment that amplifies magic?For cosplay? Actually, Im worried so Id like to have it as a countermeasure when something happens.

What are you worried about? The goblins and orcs are trying to incite a war between humans and demons. Un. What are those fellows gonna do during the war? Ah! Theyre going to use the chance and attack!? Oh, its highly likely.

What does the equipment that amplifies magic have to do with it? The troublesome part about the goblins are their large numbers. Because, even the mere Prince commanded that number of troops, I think, the units that the King would lead will probably be a lot more than that.

Were going to catch the whole herd with one throw using magic! I guess but its only for the time of emergency.

Well then, as for checking the situation of each town We dont know where the goblins and orcs are aiming at. Furthermore, there will be a shortage of soldiers in all of the towns because they are taken to war.

Oniichan, we also need to be careful about the Slums in Shinju town. Thats right, its also dangerous thereif they make a simultaneous attack, were going to be short on hands.

We put the strategy meeting on hold and decided to finish our other plans. We returned toShinju townand went to the merchants guild.

If you have any foodstuff, we will buy it at three times the norm! Three times!?Why do you want to buy it that high?

Actuallysomeone stole a significant amount of foodstuff which the aristocrats army have brought. Together with all the military units, we ended up buying all the foodstuff in town

This is, aStarvation tacticscaused by someone?

Ive brought a certain amount of flour. Is the orcs meat edible? Its very much appreciated.The orcs meat is also very popular amongst the soldiers. Where are the goods?

Because I brought them here with me, please tell me were to put the goods. Well then, please put them in the warehouse at the back. I understand.

When I went around the warehouse at the back, a macho-man leisurely stood in front of the empty warehouse.

What is it?Theres no food, the warehouse is empty. Ive come to deliver foodstuff. Seriously!? Where are the goods? Im carrying it using magic. Magic!?

Im no longer being chased by the King, I think its fine for my ability to get exposed a little?

But, please keep what youre going to see here from other people as a secret. Yes, of course.

I took out the 25 kgWheat flourx 10 andOrcx 100 from the inventory and put it inside the warehouse.

What the hell!!

In the end, the flours were sold for 7, 500A x 10 bags, totaled 75, 000A. While the orcs were sold for 6, 000A x 100, totaled 600, 000A. All in all, it was 675, 000A. When converted to Japanese yen, it was 67, 500, 000 yen.

As expected, even the guild didnt have that amount of gold coins so they had to sell the foodstuff to each of the aristocrats troops and the money will be paid at a later date. The merchant regained their liveliness by securing a huge amount of foodstuff, all the staff members became aTenya wanya1mess. TheWheat flourwere greatly appreciated amongst the aristocrats who made a purchase. At any rate, it wasS-RankWheat flour!

For now, I putTracking beaconon one of the sold bags ofWheat flour. This was the first time I put a beacon on a non-human but it was functioning without problems. At that time, I noticed that the number of beacon I can use had been increased from 5 to 6. It seems, somehow or another, it had been increased during our fight with the Goblin Prince.

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We went to theEarth templenext.

We would like to visit the Mana crystal of Earth, what is the admission fee? General visits arent permitted right now. N!?

Right now, the admission of the people who would participate in the war are being prioritized. If you want to visit at all cost, how about you participate? The Adventurers guild are recruiting volunteers.

Seriously!? This is troublesome.

Aya, Elena, what are we going to do? Ill pass. I have to return on Sunday anyway. Is that so? You dont want to participate, Aya? If I participate, I wont be able to act freely.

Well then, lets come again after finishing all the other things. Yes.

Uhm, excuse me.

When we were about to leave, the receptionist suddenly spoke.

Yes, what is it? Because theMana crystal of Darknessis open normally, would you like to go? Its 10A per person. Oh, right. Well then, wed like to try.

We went to the receptionist of theMana crystal of Darknessand paid 30A. The three of us entered inside. There was a black mana crystal enshrined.

Its black. Seiji-sama, I havent learned anything about darkness, will it be alright? It cant be helped, since I dont know what darkness magic is. Well, lets try. Yes.

When we touched theMana crystal of Darkness, it shone faintly and the light went inside my body.

Darkness magicacquired. Darkness magicis now level 3.

I got level 3, was it as expected? I tried to useAppraisalon Aya and Elena but there was noDarkness magic.

It seems Aya and Elena didnt acquireDarkness magic. Its regrettable. What about oniichan? I got level 3.

What kind of magic you could use? Lets see.

I appraised the details of darkness magic.

Darkness magic Sleep(Rarity: ) Put yourself or the target to sleep. Shadow control(Rarity: ) Enable to control shadows. Night vision(Rarity: ) Enable to see even in the dark. Night shade(Rarity: ) Enable to turn invisible but only at night. Putrefaction(Rarity: ) Putrefy the target.

I controlled my own shadow and displayed a shadow picture.

Uwa, oniichans shadow is moving! Youre amazing, Seiji-sama! Its like this but what can I use it for?

What about the others? After that areSleep,Night vision,Night shadeandPutrefaction.

Oniichan, are you going to attack a sleeping girl? How would I do such a thing!?

I mean, sneaking in usingNight shade, then usingNight visionto see in the dark andSleepto put her back to sleep when she is about to wake up. Isnt it virtually used to attack a girl? S-, Seiji-sama Thats not the case, Elena!

I somehow managed to clear myself from the false accusation. We went towards theWind temple.

Wed like to visit the Mana crystal of the Wind. Its 4,500A per person.

Oniichan, Elena-chan, good luck.~

We paid 9, 000A and Elena and I went towards the mana crystal. Since Aya had already acquiredWind magic, she stayed outside.

We arrived at the Mana crystal of the Wind but Elena looked uneasy.

Elena, it would be fine. Did you study about wind properly? Y-, yes. B-, But

Lets brace ourselves and go!

I held Elenas hand. Elena was surprised, I placed her hand on the Mana crystal of Wind.

Aa!

Elena unconsciously closed her eyes. I saw the light from the mana crystal entered our bodies.

Wind magicacquired. Wind magicis now level 4.

I got level 4? Immediately, I tried to useAppraisalon Elena.

The level of Elenas wind magic was3!

Elenas wind magic is level 3! Truly!?

In front of the Mana crystal of the Wind, Elena and I embraced each other and rejoiced, just the two of us.

Translators notes and references:

1A Japanese slang.

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