Chapter 122

(122) Request Cancel

Translator: Tseirp

After proceeding for a certain distance, I caught sight of a small stream and lowered the speed of the carriage. I guess they wont chase us anymore since we have escaped this far. The sun was beginning to set so I decided to stop the carriage for a while. Ive been too unreasonably hard on Fuyun.

Haru unlatched Fuyun from the cart and brought him to the stream to let him have a drink.

By the way, does the Cat Sith have anything to do with the name of the country Dakyat?

After climbing down from the cart and checking that the wheels didnt have any defects, I asked that question that suddenly came to me.

Since I thought that it was way too good a coincidence that the country the Cat Siths were living in was called DaKyat.

I heard that the Da from Dakyat was taken from the abbreviation of Deka (Large) so it means large cat, in other words, it refers to the slightly large cats, Cat Siths. Cat Siths can often be seen in Dakyat so its quite a convincing theory.

Its here! Carols trivia corner. As expected of her extensive knowledge.

In other words, Cat Siths lived in this land before Dakyat was founded.

When I thought so,

Thats wrong nya. This countrys name, since long long long ago erm, the King from countless generations ago handed over most of the nations territory to the humans with the condition of keeping the name nya.

Stella interjected with that.

Is that true? That.

Ive not heard of such information before.

Carol denied it but Stella shook her head.

Its true nya! Its common knowledge among Cat Siths.

Stella insisted. Regardless of it being true or not, it didnt look like there would be a conclusion even if they started a dispute here. Since all countries would tamper with the history to make their own country look better. And unfavorable information would usually be removed. All I got out from it was that the Cat Siths lived in this country before the name of this country was decided.

Yup, if I had the power, maybe I should make history state that Ichinosuke was in high demand in the Japan job market but he discarded all of it and traveled to another world? No, thats quite vain. Ill stop falsifying my past.

By the way, Stella. Is the Cat Sith village still a distance away?

A little further nya. Its at the center of that forest nya.

The forest Stella was referring to I couldnt see it clearly from there but I did indeed faintly see a forest in the distance I think.

But, I wish to stop by somewhere before we go to the village.

Ah, is it where the special Silver Vine tree grows?

The request I received was nothing more than protection during harvesting. Of course, I didnt forget it.

Thats right nya. Its a Holy Land that can be said to be the Sacred Ground for the Cat Sith race.

Wait a minute.

Besides the question I had that isnt Holy Land and Sacred Ground pretty much the same thing, there was something I had to ask.

Is there no problem with us entering such a place?

Well, if the Holy Land has changed into a sightseeing ground then its different.

Its a problem nya. But, its not a problem nya.

Whats with that contradiction?

In the first place, nobody has been able to enter that Holy Land for centuries nya.

Why?

A dragon has made its nest at the entrance of the Holy Land so nobody could enter nya.

I see.

Its a request for harvesting protection and monster extermination huh, yup.

Very well, lets go back.

Why nya!?

Are you an idiot! A dragon is a fierce monster right! Why would we face such danger for the sake of harvesting Silver Vine!

If I was an RPG hero, I would exterminate the dragon even if it is just for the sake of an apple. Since it would raise a flag. But this was reality. I am neither a man of valor nor a hero. I refused from the beginning when Koshmar-sama offered since I didnt want to do such work. You can entrust such work to someone like Suzuki.

Is it something that even Ichino-sama cant beat?

Thats not true nya! With Haru-sans ability with the sword and your master who is even stronger, there are no enemies that you two cant beat nya!

Its nyot a problem of whether it can be byeaten or not!

Ichino-sama, your pronunciation is changing.

Its not a problem of whether it can be beaten or not! The reward is too insignificant compared to the danger. The request reward to be paid is even payment in kind instead of gold.

Haru returned too and when I explained the situation, she glimpsed at Stellas face and also agreed to my opinion although she hesitated. I felt sorry for Stella but I am not the type to do a high-risk low-return job just out of kindness.

Give me a moment, Ill go there and bring Marina back.

I thought that it was about time her MP recovered so I went out of sight and transferred to My World.

In any case, I gradually felt more afraid of accepting this job.

Nyanto Six Stars, Cat Sith King and Devil. Nothing but suspicious phrases keep appearing so it didnt feel like it would be an easy job. As long as the request details were inadequate, we probably wont have to face the request cancellation penalty.

While thinking that, I entered My World and saw Malina instead of Marina together with Pionia.

For some reason, Pionia was not wearing the cotton clothes I passed to her but a maid uniform.

Thats right. Youre just like the cat I used to have in the past. My only friends were cats and dolls so I got overexcited.

I see, Master Malina.

Yup, thats right Pionia-chan. As expected of Pionia-chan, I think you would suit these clothes too.

Then I will change.

When Malina took out a gothic lolita costume, Pionia expressionlessly placed her hand on her skirt and

Wait a minute! Im here, Im here so stop!

I shouted for her to stop. It looks like Malina has been treating and playing with Pionia literally as a doll.

I was wondering where the heck did she prepare such clothes when I noticed that the log house was already completed and in front of it were spinning and weaving machine-like contraptions and there were even tubs of dyes prepared. Pionia sure does work quickly.

She actually achieved this much in just a single night.

I, Ichino-chan welcome.

Ou, I just returned. Weve left to the southwest for a request but it ends up that Ill be canceling the request. Well be returning to Ferruit. Some troublesome fools might come on our way back so Malina please come with us.

Al all righ right. Er, would it be better if Marina came instead of me?

No, please stay as you are now unless we encounter enemies. We will keep a lookout with my Enemy Detection skill and Hawk-Eye as well as Harus nose.

Lately, the time Malina has spent without her mask has lengthened. If she continues like this, one day she might be able to speak with us like she does with Pionia or that might be impossible but maybe at least to the extent of not stuttering when having everyday conversations with us.

Well then, shall we go?

Would Pionia like to come along? I figured youd like to breathe the outside air too.

No, I cannot go outside. Once I exit, the magical power will be drawn from my body and I wont be able to move for about an hour.

Serious?

Yes.

Pionia said expressionlessly.

I didnt know that.

Homunculus, the dwarf in a flask.

To her, wont this world be nothing more than an enormous flask?

I was it the right choice to create Pionia?

There was silence for a short time.

I Ichino-san.

Maybe she couldnt stand the atmosphere, Malina spoke.

Pionia-chan when she ate the grapes ah she made an expression like it was unpleasant.

Eh?

Whats with that random information. Does she hate grapes?

Those grapes are meant for making wine so they arent tasty.

Er.

But, after that she showed just a slightly happy expression when she ate an apple.

I see, then maybe I will make something like an apple pie next time.

Pionia-chan can be happy here too.

Malinas words were completely beyond my expectations and I found out that she was actually perceptive to both my and Pionias feelings.

Its pathetic that I selfishly considered that she can only be unhappy for not being able to leave here.

Really? Thats true. Sorry, Pionia.

Master.

Pionia looked at me,

I look forward to the apple pie.

Ou, leave it to me. In exchange, please create a kiln.

Understood.

Maybe Ill have Carol enter this world to chat with her on the way home.

I thought as I exited with Malina.

Then,

Ah.

Malina and Stella saw each other and the next instant

Stella-chaaaaaaaaaaan!

Its the devil! The devil has appeareeeeeed!

A mysterious chemical reaction occurred and Malina tackled the fleeing Stella with full force.