Day 79 of Banishment: Iron Production (2)
Thus, the next day arrived. Day 79 of her banishment.
… Her life on the deserted island had now surpassed two months, with nearly three months approaching.
When she first arrived, it was early summer, but now the island was showing signs of late summer. Before long, autumn would come, followed by the creeping chill of winter.
On such a day… Marylia was finally going to make iron.
To produce the iron, Mar...
2024-11-10 15:59:22 +0000 UTC
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Encounter
The next day, Patrick-san and the others immediately went out to check the availability of ships. Oh, it seems they'll also be casually stopping by to greet the local lord.
"”Think Dill-san will be around~?"”
"I hope so."
Since there was a possibility that we might be leaving sooner than planned, we decided to head to the Adventurers’ Guild and the Dungeon Management Headquarters for greetings as well.
"What a surprise! Isn’t that Tak...
2024-11-10 06:43:52 +0000 UTC
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Journey as the Princesses' Guards
I've heard that the two princesses have already completed their preparations for departure.
It seems the only remaining step is to load a few spare clothes.
Aren’t there any attendants coming along?
"Ah, you mean the ladies-in-waiting and maids? They've already been sent along with the main caravan of carriages. For this journey, only Their Highnesses the princesses will be traveling with Lily."
"Really? Is that okay?"<...
2024-11-09 06:01:14 +0000 UTC
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First, make the guest list.
My brother suggested that, since we can’t choose a wedding venue until we know how many guests there will be, I should start by making a guest list.
“Family is a given, right?”
“What exactly counts as family for you, Rosarin?”
“My parents, Niisama, Lucille, Lucius, Rinka, Jend, Martha, Ark, Jash, Lumia-san, Geraldin-san, Pochi, Ordo, Nex, Mary, Rabisha-chan, Gator, Dan, Grandpa Tom, the spirits. Oh, and the magic be...
2024-11-08 06:11:42 +0000 UTC
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Naruhito (76)
I had a fever.
How frustrating.
Ikumatsu scolded me, saying I shouldn’t overdo it, but I really wanted that glass goldfish.
The tears were because of the fever. I wanted to see the sparkle, but there weren't any marbles left, either.
“Don’t cry.”
Hiiro replaced the cloth on my forehead with a cool one. I let out a warm sigh.
“I’m… not crying…”
“Is that so.”
I didn’t need anything.
I’d just be...
2024-11-07 06:14:29 +0000 UTC
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Bargaining.
As we entered the merchant district, the bustle and liveliness grew, and the streets became crowded.
The noble district, so to speak, is like a quiet residential area in the modern sense, and the closer you get to the palace, the more it becomes a high-end neighborhood for the elite—completely removed from any sort of hustle and bustle.
In comparison, the merchant district houses grand, prosperous business residences closer to the noble district, ...
2024-11-05 07:50:07 +0000 UTC
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What is their motive?
"Are you saying you want me to accompany you to the spice stall? Did something happen?"
When I pressed him, Shin scratched his head with a troubled look.
"Well… the Head Chef told me to go to the stall where Ojou… uh, where Ojousama bought spices... ma’am. And then, when I tried to buy some spices, the shopkeeper told me to bring you along."
"Eh?"
Why??
If Shin’s the one buying spices, why do they need me?
I don...
2024-11-05 07:49:38 +0000 UTC
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Return
""We're back~""
"Oh my, welcome back."
"Takumi-san, Allen-kun, Elena-chan, welcome back."
"Did you get hurt at all?"
""Nope!""
"That's good to hear."
When we returned to the inn, Patrick-san and Eugene were in the lounge, welcoming us with warm smiles.
"Welcome back, everyone."
"Welcome back."
Matthew-san and Lancer-san, who must have been in their rooms, came to the lounge once they noticed we had returned. Since it was nearing e...
2024-11-04 06:33:03 +0000 UTC
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Day 75 of Banishment: Iron Production (1)
And so, several golems descended into the waterfall basin.
With fine bubbles rising from the clay plates, the golems easily gathered the iron sand from the clear waterbed. The jars, filled with sand rich in iron, were passed from one golem standing waist-deep in the basin to another on dry land, quickly transporting the load out of the water.
"This is really quite a lot of iron sand… How efficient, it's truly helpful....
2024-11-03 06:29:01 +0000 UTC
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Day 74 of Banishment: Storm (2)
Marylia thought through a variety of things in an instant. No, after that instant, she spent several more seconds thinking. During that time, her gaze was dead serious. And she had every reason to be. Depending on the situation, she might have to prepare for combat right then and there.
However... after considering that much, Marylia immediately began deploying golems along the coastline.
"All units, disperse! Look for survivors!...
2024-11-03 06:28:50 +0000 UTC
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The Reason for Borrowing the Lumite Grand Wing
We moved to the living area instead of standing around, and I served tea.
The tea is green tea, which I’ve recently taken a liking to.
Since it's now possible to import it from the Darshe Principality, I can enjoy it without hesitation.
Yes, that's a good thing.
But more than that, I want to ask why they suddenly want to borrow my Lumite Grand Wing.
"Darshe green tea, huh? It's calming."
"Is that so?"...
2024-11-02 08:32:33 +0000 UTC
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Let’s fulfill the promise.
Rosarin Burton is turning 16 this year. Her husband, ten years her senior and nearing their second wedding anniversary, quietly handed her an envelope.
“Hey, Rosarin. Want to redo our wedding ceremony?”
“I do!!”
Inside the envelope was a wedding planning proposal. I married my husband, Dirk Burton, on my 14th birthday. Despite being engaged for a long time, the wedding caught me off guard, so we had promised to "redo i...
2024-11-01 07:47:51 +0000 UTC
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The girl who won’t cry.
Dirk’s Point of View
After the shining Kurarin left, we ended up disbanding. I thought I was prepared not to be surprised by most things after spending time with Rosarin, but that one caught me off guard.
Now, I am swaying in the carriage on the way home with Rosarin.
Clatter… swish-thump
Clatter… swish-thump
Clatter… swish-thump
The "clatter" is the sound of the carriage wheels. The "swish" is my ...
2024-11-01 07:47:30 +0000 UTC
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Hiiro (58)
Since yesterday, Naruhito, who had been unable to stay calm, entered the shop, left his mouth agape for a while, simply gazing around.
"The candy's over here."
Called by Rikimaru, he finally began to move in that direction, still looking dazed. He must be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of candy. I was surprised, too. Was a candy store always like this?
I’m not particularly interested in sweets, and I only came here a few times as a child with H...
2024-10-31 07:52:52 +0000 UTC
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A favor.
Driven out of the Traveler's Room due to "adult matters," we found the weather agreeable and decided to have tea in the gazebo within the garden.
I asked a maid present there to prepare tea as we moved. And naturally, I intended for Miria to make the tea, as she brews it just the way I like it!
Walking leisurely toward the gazebo along a path flanked by a vibrant garden in full bloom, I updated Mariel-chan on what had transpired since my return to the ...
2024-10-29 09:24:04 +0000 UTC
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Adult business.
As I pondered how to respond to Oniisama's words—whether he was serious or joking—both Kurogane and Mashiro reacted with a subtle twitch and turned their gaze toward the window.
"Mmm..."
"Cristea, Mariel is here."
"Huh? Mariel-san is?"
At Mashiro's words, I too looked toward the window without thinking.
There shouldn't have been any particular appointment… It's rare for her to visit without one.
"Indeed. It seems Mariel's...
2024-10-29 09:23:39 +0000 UTC
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Last Challenge (10)
"Teiya~!"
"Torya~!"
"Yaah~!"
"Hoi-tto~"
As soon as Allen and Elena spotted monsters, they briskly took them down one by one.
(Here I go~!)
(They’re on this side too~)
(I’m not done yet~)
Joule and Feat also returned to their original sizes, and Vector, though back to his usual... no, his regular size, continued to defeat monsters one by one.
"”Uwaa~~~”"
"What's wrong? Something happened?"
Thinking ...
2024-10-28 08:09:38 +0000 UTC
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Talat vs. Dragon
The battle between Talat and the mythical beast dragon was... well, one-sided, to say the least.
The dragon seemed to have more strength, but Talat was overwhelmingly faster, continuously dodging the dragon's attacks.
After dodging, Talat countered by using his predatory limbs to attack, freezing and shattering the dragon’s scales.
After a few rounds of this, the dragon leapt into the air and unleashed its breath attack.
Even then, Talat rema...
2024-10-27 07:06:51 +0000 UTC
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Day 74 of Banishment: Storm (1)
"Everyone, prepare for retreat!"
Reading the signs of an approaching storm, Marylia immediately gave the go-ahead, and the golems stopped their work to hurriedly gather their belongings.
After a moment's thought, she decided to dismantle the tripod and bring it along with the trough. The trough was fragile pottery, and if it broke, she'd have to remake it. In a storm, anything left here could be swept away or damaged by falling s...
2024-10-26 07:29:29 +0000 UTC
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Day 73 of Banishment: Iron Sand Collection (3)
73rd day of banishment.
To collect iron sand, Marylia headed to the usual river.
"Alright, this spot should work."
Marylia immediately inspected the riverbed… When she scooped up some sand to check, indeed, black, glimmering iron sand was mixed within.
“Well then, let’s get started.”
Marylia smiled cheerfully… and promptly began setting up a chute on the riverbank!
Setting up the c...
2024-10-26 07:29:21 +0000 UTC
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The one who supports me.
After the shining Kurarin ascended to… well, she probably just returned to her heavenly realm. Anyway, once Kurarin was gone, we all dispersed.
Now, I'm riding home in a carriage with Dirk.
Clatter… swish-thump
Clatter… swish-thump
Clatter… swish-thump
The clatter is the sound of the carriage rolling along.
The swish-thump is Dirk’s tail cheerfully swishing and hitting the car...
2024-10-25 05:00:31 +0000 UTC
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Rosarin and Aldin.
Hello, everyone! Thanks to my sweet moments with Dirk, I'm in an exceptionally good mood—it's Easy-Rosarin here.
When I got to school, the pink aura around Aldin-sama and Miss Leticia was intense. Feeling a bit awkward, I decided to look for Kurarin after class, but... outside the window appeared Kurarin, glowing like a Buddha in golden light.
"Kurarinnnn!?"
Moreover, Kurarin was tied up and suspended for some reason.
"Kurarinnn...
2024-10-25 05:00:22 +0000 UTC
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Akari (9)
When concerned, go check yourself.
Thinking that, I knocked on the door to Her Majesty's chamber. Without waiting for a reply, the door immediately opened. The excellent servants must have already known who was approaching.
I could hear Her Majesty’s cheerful voice. For the past year or so, her condition had been stable, but it was nothing like this. Recently, she had suddenly regained her former brightness.
"Excuse me. May I join you for a bit as w...
2024-10-24 06:34:54 +0000 UTC
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Are you for real!?
I had been planning to visit Galvano Ojisama's workshop this afternoon, but that didn't work out.
I also wanted to check the market stalls in the territory, but oh well.
"Cristea."
As I was about to return to my room, Oniisama called out to me.
"Oniisama, is there something you need?"
"There's nothing in particular, but since we rarely get the chance to enjoy tea together at the academy, I thought I'd like to monopolize you at lea...
2024-10-22 07:21:27 +0000 UTC
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After all, no matter what I say…
I was kicked out of the office, so I headed straight to the kitchen.
The apprentices were in the middle of gulping down their staff meal after finishing cleaning up from breakfast. One of the apprentices, who noticed me peeking in from the entrance, hurriedly ran over, while another went to fetch the Head Chef.
It’s not like I needed to speak with the Head Chef...
Well, I might as well tell him beforehand about the reques...
2024-10-22 07:21:18 +0000 UTC
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Last Challenge (9)
""We defeated it~!""
"Good job~"
The children easily defeated the boss on the 30th floor of the advanced dungeon.
They still seem to have plenty of energy left.
With Joule and the other contracted beasts on our side, it seems like we won’t have any problems even in the later stages of this advanced dungeon.
… Well, I don't plan on fully clearing it this time, so that's just a guess.
If other adventurers who are struggling hear ab...
2024-10-21 07:35:34 +0000 UTC
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Day 70 of Banishment: Iron Sand Collection (2)
Now then.
It was the 70th day of Marylia’s banishment on the island.
She had been continuously crafting parts for her Terracotta Golems and trough-like structures for sluicing.
"It should be just about time for the first batch to finish baking. Hehe…"
The long, tile-like objects she had made could essentially be described as troughs.
They were designed to channel water. Specifically, ...
2024-10-20 06:03:40 +0000 UTC
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Day 62 of Banishment: Iron Sand Collection (1)
It was an emergency.
Setting aside the iron sand, Marylia first had the golem dive to the riverbed and pull at the end of the chain.
… She thought it might be connected to a human skeleton, but fortunately or unfortunately, the chain was merely caught on a rock.
"…What the hell…? Ugh~…"
Marylia felt at a loss in front of the scant information.
She was happy to find iron sand, but the disc...
2024-10-20 06:03:28 +0000 UTC
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Alizée Checks Talat’s Threads (1)
“Haah, so Talat has evolved, huh?”
"Yeah, it happened last night."
"Calling me before making the silk was a wise decision. Thank you."
I had Alizée come all the way to the Adventurers' Guild, but the real reason I called her was because of one comment from Melanie.
I should have been the one to realize that, but I just couldn't.
Yup, it's all part of the training.
"So, what kind of Spider Silk can Tala...
2024-10-19 08:03:29 +0000 UTC
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Happy to oblige.
Dirk’s Point of View
After finishing work, I headed home where my cute wife was waiting. Although it was a bit lonely not being able to return together, the thought of her waiting for me made my steps lighter.
"I'm home~"
"Welcome baaack!"
As soon as I opened the door, my adorable wife charged at me. The impact was so strong it felt more like a tackle, but I managed to absorb the force and catch her.
I probably should ...
2024-10-18 07:00:53 +0000 UTC
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