SWNOVELXO Chapter 128 - Divine Cat Mii-chan Takes on a Commission as the Representative of the Divine Cat Trading Company
128 Divine Cat Mii-chan Takes on a Commission as the Representative of the Divine Cat Trading Company
During this time of day, when the hunters are returning, with Tera, Kai, and even Mii-chan and her companions present, the female hunters won’t be able to stay silent.
Adorable kittens, a wolf cub, a dignified black cat, and a rare fairy species—Kettoshii.
No one can approach them. Actually, they think, “Better not touch them and risk divine retribution.” Well, they are divine cats, after all…
So, I found Jin at the tavern and asked for some tea while we shared a table.
“What’s up, Nero?”
“I want to go home, but I can’t.”
“Ah, that. The guild girls were in a similar state before the hunters came back.”
“More importantly, is it okay for you to be wasting time here?”
“No problem. In fact, if I weren’t here, everyone would be in trouble.”
Well, Jin is the commander, after all. But still, there are a lot of hunters in the royal capital. Why don’t they go to Quinto?
“Most hunters are waiting to see what happens. The goblins are being handled by hunters and mercenaries from other countries. So, the lower-ranked hunters in this country are waiting for an emergency request from the guild.”
The first ones to go are veteran hunters and the country’s soldiers. After that, hunters and mercenaries from other nations are dispatched. If there’s still a shortage of people, an emergency request is issued by the guild.
Lower-ranked hunters may return empty-handed if they go now, so they stay near the capital, taking on requests while watching the situation.
“What are your plans, Nero?”
“I’ll be in the capital for a couple more days, then I plan to head to Forte.”
“Forte, huh? They have good booze there. I’m looking forward to some.”
“Is that a request for the Divine Cat Trading Company?”
“What’s that, the Divine Cat Trading Company?”
I showed Jin my merchant guild ID.
“Huh… Nero, are you planning to become a merchant?”
“It’s to make money.”
“Money is just something that goes around. As long as you enjoy each day, that’s enough, right?”
“I’m aiming for a stable, slow life. I don’t need any adventurous tales.”
“You’re young but sound like an old man. Besides, as long as you’re involved with the country, that’s impossible, isn’t it?”
“…”
Say what you want. Even so, I’m aiming for a slow life with Mii-chan!
Mii-chan and the others weren’t released until the ninth bell rang. By then, it was too late to have dinner at the inn, so we ate with everyone in the guild’s tavern. Everyone was exhausted.
“Mii…”
“Tired, nya…”
“Nya…”
“Grr…”
Sumire is probably angry… When we returned to the inn, Sumire was in a huff at the stables, so we all apologized. Mii-chan, Sera, and Lu-kun rubbed against Sumire, and Perro and I took extra care of her. Somehow, we managed to get her to forgive us. “I suppose it can’t be helped,” she snorted. I’m really sorry…
“Sumire-nyan is the queen…”
Haha… I’m exhausted. I’ll skip the bath tonight and go straight to bed…
Since I have no plans for the next day, I’ll go shopping with everyone. We’ll buy things that might be useful for Pat and the others.
When buying in bulk, a merchant guild ID is necessary, so we’ll buy items in smaller quantities at the bazaar and shops. We spent three days buying a wide variety of items: essential goods like cloth, thread, and needles; metal products like hatchets, axes, hoes, and pots; and foodstuffs like flour, salt, and brown sugar. We even bought toys for children.
With the shopping in the royal capital done, we headed to the palace to report that we’re leaving for Brocken Mountain. Nia handed me the money and documents from the recent sale. I’m thrilled.
“Nero-kun, are you going to Brocken Mountain? If so, I have a favor to ask.”
For some reason, Elena is giving me puppy eyes as she makes her request. It seems she wants us to deliver food and daily necessities to the wyvern outpost on Brocken Mountain. A transport team is already on the way, but due to the location, they can’t carry much.
When I asked if they couldn’t use wyverns, she explained that carrying a significant load makes their posture unstable, so they can’t transport much. Since it’s an official request from the Grand Duchy of Hildenburg to the Divine Cat Trading Company, I can’t refuse.
“Mii~”
As the representative agrees, we’ll gladly accept.
They handed over twenty gold coins to purchase daily necessities like pots, dishes, soap, towels, food, and even alcohol. We can buy these items in the towns along the way.
While stroking Rea on her lap, the queen said,
“Nero-kun, tomorrow the Wyvern Riders will launch an attack on the goblin stronghold.”
She said it so casually, like mentioning a visit to a friend’s house.
That means a full-scale battle is about to start. The Second Knight Order, infantry, and mercenaries should all be involved. It all depends on how the goblins respond.
“Do the goblins have anti-air capabilities?”
“The attack will determine that.”
I’ve heard that flying monsters were present in past wars. Whether they can counter wyverns is another matter.
“Is there anyone stationed at the outpost?”
“Of course. We’ll continue to use the outpost since it’s been established.”
Then there’s no problem. We’ll depart as planned.
Mii-chan is busy licking Luca, Rea, and Noah. She just can’t get enough of her adorable little siblings.
“Are you going to meet the master of Brocken Mountain?”
“That’s not our main purpose, but we’ll meet. We can’t just pass through without saying anything.”
“The messengers will probably arrive after the big cleanup, so please convey my regards.”
“I understand. We’ll be on our way then.”
“Huh? I thought you were leaving tomorrow?”
“If we leave now, we’ll make it to Sesto in time.”
“Sumire-chan is fast…”
She’s not as fast as a wyvern. But wyverns can’t enter the city unless it’s an emergency, so it has its pros and cons.
Since we’re leaving, say your goodbyes.
“Mii~”
“We’re off, nya.”
“Nya.”
“Grr.”