Chapter 4 – 8 Underground Auction – Journey

 We're on the road with being all in one carriage.

Riding on coachman place, I was heading to the royal capital while Hayato lectured me about monsters I could see in the distance.

“That's the black morm that's usually eaten” (Hayato)

“Oh, that's look pretty tough” (Itsuki)

“It's like a bullfight. And they're so fierce, they'll run into you if they see you. Oh, we're about one-third of the way there” (Hayato)

“That was fast, talking to Hayato flew by so fast” (Itsuki)

“No, no. It was fun and time went by fast here too” (Hayato)

The fact that it was the two of us in the coachman seat meant that there was a lot of girl talk in the back of the car with the ladies, Letty, Emily, Mii, Wendy and Chris.

The contents of the story are mainly about me and Hayato, so I escaped to coachman's seat because I was too embarrassed to be there.

As for why there is only one carriage, I slipped out just in time yesterday and didn't manage to get it.

After explaining to Yashisu first and leaving a large number of vibrators behind, I headed over and found it closed.

In a way that completely misses the point of order, but I think it can't be helped that I prioritized it because something scary is going to happen to the vibrator contract if I'm gone without explaining it to Yashisu.

After that, I went home and told Aina and the others after their baths,

‘We'll escort you, so we don't mind walking. And we can leave our bedding in the Magic Space for us to sleep in when we're camped out, as long as our lord keeps it there’ (Aina)

She said like that.

This is why we have been able to put all of Hayato's carriage luggage into magic space and six people can ride in the back.

By the way, Shiro, Aina and the others said they were going to compete in monsters hunt, so I gave them a magic bag anyway.

I asked them to get the materials and ingredients, including disassembly.

Of course, I have already pointed out that I don't want any insects, and they'll have to return when the bag is full.

“But still, it's pretty well maintained” (Itsuki)

“That's the biggest achievement that Einzhale has been able to achieve as a commercial city. It's been building up the roads to each direction to gather local specialties. I've heard this was pushed by Oligor-sama” (Hayato)

“So that means this is recent?” (Itsuki)

“No, it's already been over 10 years since she became a lord. Compared to other lords, she's been making decisions and arranging contractors faster than other lords, so it's incredibly advanced” (Hayato)

“Sigh. That fellow does pretty well” (Itsuki)

It was surprising, but it was oddly satisfying to consider that she had known Yashisu and Darwin for a long time.

“Let's give the horses a little rest in that area. It's easier to look around, and I think it will be easier to see when Shiro-san and the others return” (Hayato)

“Indeed. I just brought something sweet, so let's eat” (Itsuki)

“That sounds great. I was starting to get a little tired, and I think we should have tea” (Hayato)

“Okay. Let's use <Invisible prison> in place of a chair and a desk with covering cloth on it” (Itsuki)

“Somehow, Itsuki's skills are useful in a weird way ......” (Hayato)

“It's very easy to use and very helpful” (Itsuki)

Invisible prison is like pulling out an invisible box, so it's a great skill that can be used when I need a desk or to store things, as well as the invaluable experience of floating in the air.

I was very impressed when I climbed up the stair-stepped invisible prison from the terrace to get a full view of the city.

Furthermore, this would eventually raise the level, so I'll just have to use it on a regular basis now.

I park the carriage on the side of the street a little ways, and while Hayato prepares the horses with hay and a tub of drinking water, I begin to prepare a desk and chair and more tea and snacks.

This is what the ladies would normally do, but apparently the girl talk isn't over yet.

‘Well, let's get started” (Itsuki)

“Right. Wow, what time did you boil the water?” (Hayato)

“No, no. I just put it in magic space” (Itsuki)

I boiled water and put the whole container into the Magic Space.

Anyway, magic space is full of free spaces, including the preparations for this trip.

That's why it's so hot and steamy.

Not an appropriate temperature for tea, but better than lukewarm.

The snacks were simple cookies made of flour, sugar and olive oil.

I also made some peach (Momomo) jam and apple (limple) juice.

I don't want to compromise on food, even if it's a trip.

If it's possible to eat good food, I'll make every effort to prepare for it.

For that reason, I almost didn't sleep yesterday, but I'll try to get some sleep in the back of the carriage after this.

I've been working so hard that the sky is brightening before I even noticed.

My eyes are starting to get tired.

“Oh, that's crispy. This stuff is crazily good with jam” (Itsuki)

“It's true. It's delicious with jam in the tea, like Russian tea” (Hayato)

“Oh, you're so knowledgeable, Hayato. Yeah. You're good at this” (Itsuki)

By the way, Russian tea in Russia means to drink tea while taking a lick of jam without putting jam in the tea.

In the first place, there is no such thing as Russian tea, but it is said that it is a way of drinking tea.

Well, there is no point in correcting that mistake, because there is no Russia in this world, and I think that a not small number of Japanese people think that they drink tea with jam in it.

Well, as long as it tastes good, anything goes.

Black tea has a nice aroma, but it's not sweet.

The rich sweetness of the peaches goes very well with the bitter black tea.

It is also good with a cookie which is not too sweet.

“But still, it's a wonder we haven't been attacked by a monster” (Itsuki)

When I came to this world, I was immediately chased by a monster.

“Probably most of the monsters along the road have been hunted down by Shiro-san, Aina-san and the others” (Hayato)

Ah. They're hunting around along the road, divided on both sides of the street, hunting along the road as a contest.

“Hmm, is that a unicorn?” (Itsuki)

A horse could be seen at a great distance from where they were resting, and it had a large horn on its head.

As expected, it is fantasy.

I think they only allow virgins on them.

I don't remember the specifics of a pure maiden. ...... but there are usually phantom-like creatures like that that we know of.

“That's Horned Parasite Horse.......” (Hayato)

“...... Parasite?” (Itsuki)

“Yes......” (Hayato)

“So, you mean it is parasite?　You mean that corner is the main body?” (Itsuki)

“Yes......” (Hayato)

A parasite and a unicorn are pretty far apart from each other.

I can't even handle caterpillar fungus.

Oh wow, I just felt a shock! Or rather, neck!　The neck movement is disgusting .......

Shiro!　Aina!　You just don't have to come back with the bugs, but you can kill them!

“By the way, if the parasite is in a person, it becomes the horned parasite human” (Hayato)

“I don't need it!　That information will only serve as additional strikes for me!” (Itsuki)

I don't know what's the benefit of hearing that!　

They're also parasites on people, and that only increases my fear!

Uwowwwwwww!　A horse stands on two legsssssss!

Hmm?　Oh, I see something deeper.

Oh, oh!　That would be the Heavenly Horse Pegasus this time!

There's a halo!　I mean, it's really sparkling all around!

“Hayato, Hayato!　Pegasus Pegasus!” (Itsuki)

Oh my goodness, the Pegasus.

I'm sure those big wings will make me fly gracefully in the sky.

I can sit in the air with an invisible prison, but that doesn't mean I can fly.

And while you're at it, why don't you use your holy light to finish off Horned Parasite Horse?

“That's a horsemoth” (Hayato)

“...... moth?” (Itsuki)

“Yes. It's a moth with horse legs” (Hayato)

“But it's sparkly, you know?” (Itsuki)

“That's scale dust.......” (Hayato)

“...... Hayato” (Itsuki)

“Yes ......” (Hayato)

“It's about me. I'm starting to hate this world. ......” (Itsuki)

I wonder why there are only bugs in here!

Give me back my fantasy hopes!

Unicorns are bugs, too. Pegasus is a bug too!　What's next?　A headless horse in Dullahan?　Is the Qilin, the phantom beast, a bug?

Aaaaah!　Pegasus and the unicorn are fighting!

Ugh!　Bodily fluid is purple!　It's disgusting!

Eeeeeeeeeeeeee....... Pegasus is eating a unicorn .......

My mood, I'm not feeling so good .......

“No!　It's a bug zone from that area. So, we took a break here in the front.......” (Hayato)

“I see ...... Hayato has been taking extra care of me” (Itsuki)

“I heard that you greatly hate bugs. ...... After the break, you can rest in the back of the carriage ......” (Hayato)

“Yeah, I'll do that ....... My mood, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to lie down ....... I don't want to see that thing up close ......” (Itsuki)

“That's great ......” (Hayato)

“What are two guys talking about?” (Wendy)

As soon as I started to get my faraway eyes on them, the ladies who had finished their girl talk appeared outside.

Oh, Wendy.

My heart's healing.

“Wendy, console me” (Itsuki)

“Um, yes. Well, why do you look so sad?　What happened?” (Wendy)

“A little bit ...... I've seen a reality.......” (Itsuki)

“You're saying cool but your eyes are dead” (Wendy)

“What's wrong with this guy ...... is he slipping out of his soul?” (Letty)

I don't think it was not that bad .......

It's just that the visionary beast I dreamed of when I was a little kid was a bug, which was unexpectedly damaging.

I feel like one of my beautiful yet pure childhood memories have been devoured by a swarm of locusts in the blink of an eye. ......

“Well, after he saw the horned parasite horses and Horsemoth ......” (Hayato)

“Does this happen just by looking at ......?” (Letty)

“Onii-san is a weak man” (Mii)

“Um, you are not good with bugs?” (Emily)

“Me, next time I get a cheat ability, I'm gonna get the skill to wipe out all the bugs” (Itsuki)

Wouldn't it be nice to have a "cheat skill -pest extermination"?

Oh, please use a range skill and a range of at least 50 meters, Goddess.

I don't want to get too close.

It would be helpful if it's always activated with a passive skill, if possible.

“So far on that ....... Let's see, when Aina-san and the others return, we'll be leaving the bug zone at full speed ......” (Hayato)

“Yeah ....... I will leave in your care ......” (Itsuki)

“His attitude is extraordinary. It's funny. Give me some baked goods” (Letty)

“Yes. Please take it. ...... I can't put anything else in my mouth ......” (Itsuki)

“Horsemoth is delicious through” (Mii)

“That's not something to eat!　What... This world will eat anything as long as it's moving!” (Itsuki)

“Scales are the spices, feathers are the luxury clothing, and meat is the delicious with three perfect pieces of moth” (Letty)

“I, for one, will make sure everything I buy from now on is free of bugs ......” (Itsuki)

“Master-sama!?　You look pale!” (Wendy)

“Ah—......” (Itsuki)

Ah—......

It's not working.

I can't do this anymore.

It's still eating, and it's stained purple near its face. ......

I hate bugs, I hate bugs, I hate bugs. ......

I wish I never had to travel. ......

I want to go back to the life of living at home with Wendy and her friends, living comfortably with Wendy and her friends, and occasionally doing alchemy to earn money.

But I wanted to see the royal city for once .......

To think that maybe I've been exposed to the bug factor without knowing it, my head, I've had enough!

“Wendy...... I'm no more ......” (Itsuki)

“Master-sama!?　Get a grip!　Master-sama!!” (Wendy)

Immediately my body loosens up.

Oh, I hate this world already .......

If I could, I'd take everyone with me to a world without bugs.

Me, when I'm done touring the royal city, I'm planning to live in the ice world or on top of a mountain .......

Either way, there's no bugs.

Either that or use alchemy to create a chemical that makes the bugs absolutely exterminate.

Focus on range of effect and power.

I'll ask Reinrich and Reito to help me out.

Ecosystem?　What the hell it means. Don't think that can stop me with that ethic.

But I want to learn a teleportation skill ...... ...... na ...... because I'm not going to be able to shop both on the ice land and on the mountain tops.