Side Story 1 - Receptionist of Alchemist Guild 3

The next day, the newcomer seemed to have left before I knew it, and the usual two people were arguing in the alchemy room.

[So, I'm just asking you to tell me what you're going to use this for! Why Solte is keep refusing me to tell me about that?!] (Aina)
[Like I said, I can say it now! Please understand, Aina!] (Solte)
[Then if it is me, can you tell me about it?] (Reito)

Aina-san has a strange tool, so I am intrigued and join in the conversation.

[n, Reito-san also no good] (Solte)
[Why is that? I'm more mature than Aina-san, and I don't see any reason why Solte-san should be okay and I shouldn't be? More than that, what is that thing?] (Reito)
[Yes, you should try it out first. Twist it and it'll activate, so you can put it on your shoulder.] (Aina)

I took the tool she was handed and put it on my shoulder, as she was told, and twists it, and it vibrates amazingly.
Oh, what? What is this? How, maybe it's a vibrating sphere?　But it doesn't normally vibrate like this.
Ah, but this might feel good. The stiffness is getting better.

[This is nice. I want one too.] (Rieto)
[Yep. It's convenient and I'm hoping to get one. But apparently there's another use for this, and only Solte knows how to use it!] (Aina)
[Heh. It's true, I'm curious to hear you say that.] (Reito)

Way to use... Way to use. Is it?...

[I told you, I won't tell you! In fact, this is something I can’t explain!] (Solte)

Her face was bright red, and the way she said it. It's still too early for Aina-san.........

[Then let's have Solte-san try it too. It's the way Solte-san knows how it use.] (Reito)
[Obviously, I can’t do that] (Solte)

I see. It is also use for that. I mean, this could be used for that kind of thing. I'm sure people who buy this will buy it no matter how much they pay.
If I look closely, there is no " inscription " on it.
Normally, I would dismantle it, look at how it works and start selling it myself, but if it's developed by a newcomer, I can't help it, so let's give it up.

[Solte-san. Solte-san] (Reito)
[What?! I'll definitely not be using it.] (Solte)
[here] (Reito)

I threw it into the fabric of the shorts Solte was wearing, further down.

[Hey...... Umm! What are you doing this for!] (Solte)
[No, I'm sorry. I think my hand slipped.] (Reito)
[What kind of idiot pulls on someone's underwear while saying "hand slipped" and lets it slip in!] (Solte)
[No, but I see. So that's what it's about.] (Reito)
[... on what.] (Solte)
[No, no. Yes, Aina-san. I'll give it back to you. Are you okay with that? Letting newcomer out on his own.] (Reito)
[Oh, no, Lord!] (Aina)
[Don't just jump out of your way! Have you decided where you're going to look for him? Hey!] (Solte)

Two of them left in a hurry.
Perhaps the destination that the newcomer is headed to is Yashisu-san's place?
It would be best to let him handle that tool, and I think he's the best person to negotiate with.
By the way, that vibration...I wonder what would happen if I used it.
It made me curious just a little bit.

As I went back to the reception desk to check the schedule for today, newcomer come back.
It seems that the two of you have passed each other.
And he brings along an adorable little cat tribe girl.

[Um, Reito-san, I'd like to take a break, if you don't mind...] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Is that for engaging in the act? In that case, I'm sorry, but...] (Reito)
[No, no, I wouldn't dare bring a little girl like this in, and if I'm going to bring her to the Alchemists Guild, I'll get her an inn and bring her there.......] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Well, I guess so. Apparently, you're tired and it's good for today. I'll notify Reinrich-sama about this.] (Reito)
[That' s very helpful...] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Oh yes. I'd like to have one of those vibrating tools, please.] (Reito)
[Well... um...yes. let's see] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[My shoulders have been stiff lately, and I've been wanting something like that.] (Reito)
[Oh, I understand. I just had to ask Yashisu about it, but I got it.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Yes. I'm looking forward to waiting for it. Well then, that child is already asleep and you should take a good rest.] (Reito)
[Oh, thank you so much.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

Mm-hmm. I lied a little bit.
But it's true that my shoulders are stiff, and that's okay.
Now, let's get back to work.
But if Aina-san and Solte-san come back, I'm sure it will be an upheaval. I'm looking forward to it.

Come to think of it, what have you been up to lately, Reinrich-sama?
She seems to be unusually busy because she went out and came back empty-handed when I thought she was holed up in her room and doing research.
I'm sure it was around the time she knew contest was about to begin?
Then she's definitely planning something pretty bad.
I don't want to get involved because I don't want to be victimized, but somehow, I can't bite off a piece without getting involved.


Sigh............. These days, I'm not so busy.
Nothing in particular has happened since then, just the days passing by in a bland manner.
The only people who pass in front of the reception desk are the cute kitten Shiro-chan, who was brought by a newcomer, and the people who place orders.
Shiro-chan always comes home with a lot of food, but where in the world is that food filled in her body?
Huh....I'm bored. I'm so bored to the extent that I want to go and tease newcomers.
The only thing that looks interesting is that Reinrich-sama is writing some kind of paperwork right now.

[Reinrich-sama, what are you writing?] (Reito)
[What do you think it is?] (Reinrich)
[Let’s see. I think it's something devious.] (Reito)
[Right, but it's not. It's a magic contract. It's something special, something that's going to make a lot of money for me.] (Reinrich)

Hearing that, I take a peek at the text.

[Come out, Hey!!!] (Unknown people)

Hmm-hmm. A bank? I'm sure that's the right that was owned by Darwin-san, the Western District Governor.
In addition, there is a transfer agreement and one more sheet, which is very suspicious.

[The right to a bank loan? Moreover, Darwin-san would allow such a thing in a two-person system?] (Reito)
[Normally, I wouldn't do that. But I've already done some groundwork for that.] (Reinrich)
[Hey, I’ll kill you. Hey!!] (Unknown people)
[Oh my. Poor thing.] (Reito)
[What is the matter with the poor thing? I'm going to take advantage of this opportunity.] (Reinrich)
[Come you. Scaring me? Hey!!] (Unknown people)
[Well, if it succeeds, my salary will go up too, won't it? Right?] (Reito)
[No, you can't. I think you just raised it last time. Be a little more patient.] (Reinrich)
[Click-. Then I'll take a special bonus.] (Reito)
[Well, I guess it's fine. If it works.] (Reinrich)
[Yes. Oh, you've got the wrong in here.] (Reito)
[......] (Reinrich)
[Come out, hey!!] (Unknown people)

Reinrich-sama wordlessly walked towards the entrance.

[Shut the fuck up! You know what kind of place you messing around!] (Reinrich)

After saying that, she came back and walked into newcomer's room, grabbing him by the root of his neck and dragging him and Shiro-chan on his lap with her and throwing them outside.

[You venting anger out.] (Reito)
[You shut up, too! I'm concentrating, so don't talk to me about it!] (Reinrich)
[Venting out anger] (Reito)
[Oh, and if you say any more, no bonus! Great for me!] (Reinrich)
[Yes. Oh, I'm going to the warehouse in the back.] (Reito)
[Huh!] (Reinrich)

She's definitely outraged, isn't she?
Reinrich-sama, it's been a long time since you have written a contract, so you make mistakes.
It's because you don't write on a regular basis!
Now, things are finally starting to get interesting.
For the time being, I have to prepare the tea and teacakes.
If I don't work, I'm sure she''ll cancel my bonus, so I'll do it properly.

A few moments after the commotion outside, I was too busy organizing the warehouse, which I had started, and I was late making tea.
What I have done. In a sense, I forgot to serve tea to the guests who came.
I was going to get a confession medicine to help Reinrich-sama, but it turned out to be a waste of time.

I heard from Reinrich-sama earlier, so it seems that among them there is a wicked son of the Western District Governor.
Wouldn't it be more reasonable to go back and do some sort of warehousing?
No, but I think it might be a good idea to serve a cup of tea from now on.
As I left the warehouse with this thought in mind, I ran into a group of people who were trying to get in through the back door.
I thought today was the day I was going to be lucky, but it doesn't look like it.

[Oh, good morning. What may I help you from alchemists' guild, please...] (Reito)

It's dangerous! Do people usually slash at someone when they're talking?

[Hey, look out! You never know what this lady is going to do.] (Unknown man)
[Aw, you were the other day. What business do you have in a place like this?] (Reito)
[It can't help it if she sees us.] (Unknown man)
[No, I haven't seen anything yet, but from what I see at hand, are you planning on making the Alchemists Guild explode?] (Reito)
[You're right. Reinrich may be strong, but if this whole building blew up, there wouldn't be no one left alive!] (Unknown man)
[Huh......... If that's what's going to kill Reinrich-sama, it won't be a hardship....] (Reito)

If you're going to deal with that person, it's better to think that she'll be revived at least seven times.
In other words, if you don't kill her at least 8 times without giving her a chance to say yes or no, it's reckless.
The last time we had a serious quarrel, I nearly became a nursery for poisonous mushrooms.

[Ha! I was going to take you out with me, but it can't be helped. You just need to keep your head down here and now.] (Unknown man)
[Apparently, you didn't listen to my warning.] (Reito)

I saved his life just a while ago, but I guess he's forgotten about it.

[We're not the same as before.] (Unknown man)
[Well, it seems to me that the number of people has just changed.] (Reito)
[If there are so many different people, we can do this kind of thing, right?] (Unknown man)

1,2,3,4..., 11 people in total.
Then, before I knew it, my hands were being restrained from behind me.
Opps, 12 people in total.
It's a good stealth skill nonetheless. I failed to notice.

[Ha ha! You can't use that weird potion anymore! I'm gonna give you a lot of thanks for that last time.] (Unknown man)
[Yes, that's right. I hope it will fall off my sleeve, but I don't think it's going to fall off.] (Reito)

This is troubling.
At this rate, there is nothing I can do.

[Heh heh heh. You'll never see your husband again.] (Unknown man)
[Yeah, we're gonna take care of you until you die.] (Unknown man)
[Well, I'm not married, so I don't have a husband, but...] (Reito)

Ehehehe. Does it look like I'm married?
That makes me kind of happy.

[...What the hell? Some old hag who's late to the season.] (Unknown man)
[That would take the fun out of it, wouldn't it?] (Unknown man)
[To someone who miss chances.... no needed, I am fine with it.] (Unknown man)

Ufufu.

[All right. She's a dangerous, so I want you to take off all of her clothes and you to keep an eye on her.] (Unknown man)
[Hey! Can I at least taste her?] (Unknown man)
[I'll start first. You know what I'm talking about.] (Unknown man)
[Hey, Danna is womanizer. Isn’t it?] (Unknown man)
[Well, even though she is old hag but woman is still woman after all] (Unknown man)

Ufufufufu.

[I prefer woman at this age, though.] (Unknown man)
[What are you? Do you have old hag fetish?] (Unknown man)

Ufufufufufufu.

[No way. This kind of old hag is better. You know? Younger ones are loud and noisy, and it make me withered.] (Unknown man)

Ufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufu.

[Ufufufu. I give you this last notice. Let me go and disappear. And if you never appear in front of me again, I wouldn't have to forgive you now, would I?] (Reito)
[That again? I won't even let you handle that weird medicine this time, you know?] (Unknown man)
[I'll say it again. Let me go and don't ever appear before me again.] (Reito)
[Hey] (Unknown man)
[Yes] (Unknown man)

The two of them swung their swords and knives at me, their cuts slicing through my skin and splattering put some liquid.
Oh, God. I can't take anymore.
My patience has run out. And, this won't fall under the excessive defense of kingdom law anymore, and that's fine.

The color of the splattered liquid was black purple.
The scars that passed through are being repaired in a flash.

[Only who let me go will be saved.] (Reito)
[Ah? What are you talking about... Ah!!!Ah!!!] (Unknown man)

I felt something raw and warm make contact on my arm.

[Arm is Ahhh! My arm is Ahhhh!] (Unknown man)
[Hey, you bitch!] (Unknown man)
[It's so noisy that your flesh dropping from you hand to my arm. For you have not a scrap of flesh, not a bone, not a drop of blood.] (Reito)

He stretched out his remaining arm but a purple bubble is dropped into it and starting to swell.
When it becomes as big as a head, it pops off and falls on the men around it, and the part that touches the liquid melts the men into it with smoke.

[What the fuck?　What the hell is going on?　I don't know what the hell you are!] (Unknown man)

A man who had witnessed the misery of his companions while melting himself, asked me.

[I am Poision Slime Human from Poison Slime higher race. Even through I am from rare race.] (Reito)
Purple bubbles are popping intensely from body.

『Strong Acid Bubbles』

I don't like this technique in my life as a human being, but these guys have told taboo.
A lot of time! A lot of times they called me old hag!
Besides, he didn't even listen to my repeated warnings and turned his blade on me.

[If I remember Poison Slime Race is only appeared in dungeon. Why did it exist in city!] (Unknown man)
[Ah, it’s different from Poison Slime human. It is a single-celled demon that has lost reason, but I have blood vessels, arteries, organs, and even a womb. It's a little different from human race though.] (Reito)

That was just a Poison Slime eating a person and becoming a humanoid, and it's outrageous to be put together.
I'm a superior species, so I wouldn't poison them just by touching them. Pfft.

[Cure! Cure right now! If we are die, you will get in trouble!] (Unknown man)
[Since you pointed your sword at me, a rare species, it would be self-defense if I killed you. Didn't you know that? Besides, if you try to meddle with the guild, which is the country's property, without a good reason, you're not going to get away with death penalty, are you?] (Reito)

Article 7, "Rare Species", paragraph 21 of Chapter 2 "Peoples and Peace" of the Law of the Kingdom states, "If you harm a rare species, you are responsible for it."

[Well, there it is. At the end of the day, I'm just slime. No one knows where or how you'll die anyway.] (Reito)

The purple bubbles that had been gurgling out from earlier were collected and made into a large mass.
Some of them will have already died out. However, we can't just leave such a thing behind the Alchemy Guild.
Because of that,

[If everything melted down, everything would be fine, right? Didn't you hear me correctly?] (Reito)

They are literally melting parts of their bodies together, and when they are put together into a single pile, a mass of bubbles is put on top of it.
Then the bubbles run slowly from the top to the bottom.

They don’t know about this.
Even if it is a poisonous slime clan, old hag is forbidden word to women.

They don’t know about this.
Why there is no one to mess with that girl, let alone Reinrich.

They don’t know about this.
If they run away at that time, that girl might have forgiven them.

They don’t know about this.
She's the next guild master of the Alchemists Guild, and she's the next guild master after Reinrich, and she's kind and people-loving, and cruel and ruthless.

And that girl herself don’t realize it either.
She is being called in underground as “Poisonous Reito”.

[Huh......... I'm feeling depressed today.] (Reito)

Take the last remaining foam in my hand and release it into my mouth with a crunch.
It's not like I ate them melted down.
For there is already no flesh, bone, or blood anywhere in this world after all.
I just take it out because it's dangerous if it's left unattended.

Well, it's about time discussion inside guild was finished, isn't it?
When I looked around, I saw Darwin-san and his adopted daughter, Meira-chan.
I get it. She was going to force Darwin-san into it, hold him accountable for supervision, and snatch the bank's rights.
As expected, Reinrich-sama. You leave no loose ends.
Huh? But will I be unpaid at this rate?
Even through Reinrich-sama will give me a bonus, I'm also in trouble, so should I sue him?
Hmmm......... If possible, I don't want the newcomer to know about it yet, and I can't help it.

[In the end, I am guild’s employee ...] (Reito)

After all, the salary system is not good enough. Huh.