I Reincarnated But Will Try To Live Without Using My Cheat Ability - CH 274

I sent them all off on their final tour of the town.

Routine business is the mayor’s domain, and I can handle it on my own for a few days.

Since all the secretaries had left for the hot springs, no one came up except for those in urgent need.

In other words, I was free.

I should have gone with them.

But I can’t read the movements of the demon tribe.

Moreover, the exchange of prisoners of war has not yet been carried out.

The old man is not a problem, but there is a possibility that the demon tribe itself may go out of control.

The instructions were to interrogate the POWs and take steps to corroborate the story of the Holy Land.

However, there is no way to confirm the story about the dragons.

The map is still under construction.

We really don’t have anything.

The only good news is that as time goes on, our strength will increase.

In other words, we have time on our side.

The demon tribe probably understands that.

So if there is any movement, I believe it will be relatively soon.

As I was thinking this, I heard familiar footsteps and the door opened.

“Al, it’s been a long time.”

It’s the Escorter Silvana.

I feel like I haven’t seen her for a long time.

“It’s been a long time, Ms. Silvana. Have you been in the hot spring?”

The Escorter Silvana looked at me with blank eyes.

“Listen… It’s about the Escorting in map-making! Escort!”

“”

Ah, so that’s why it’s been so quiet lately.

Goodbye, my peace.

“So you’re back now that things have settled down.”

The Escorter Silvana puffed her chest without a hunch.

“Of course, all that’s left is the part where I don’t need an escort.”

If she came all the way here, it’s not for a good thing.

I am sure, but I try to resist in vain.

“Is that what you came all the way here to tell me?”

The Escorter Silvana wagged a finger.

“I don’t have that much time on my hands, you know. I found a byproduct when I was escorting.”

I know it’s useless… but please don’t let it be something troublesome.

“Have you found a miraculous fountain that grants wishes?”

The Escorter Silvana leaned forward with all her might.

“No, I’m not! If I found such a thing, I’d wish for my breasts to grow!”

I know it’s self-deprecating, but it won’t end well If I retort on it.

“I see…”

I thought the Escorter Silvana was going to get even more involved, but then she suddenly cleared her throat.

“Well, it’s fine. I found it, a dungeon! A dungeon!”

Was there such a thing?

I guess it’s not a big deal, since there are no monsters in it.

“What kind of dungeon?”

“It was a cave. I only saw as far as the entrance, but there’s something there.”

This isn’t a wish.

Just because it’s a cave doesn’t mean it’s a dungeon.

“Is something there, even though monsters aren’t coming out of there?”

How monsters arise is a mystery.

I would like to know if it is possible…

“You can’t always expect to find monsters in the dungeon. Anyway, I’d like to check it out, so please give me permission.”

I don’t know of any arrangements to be made when a dungeon is discovered.

“I don’t even have an agreement with the guild. I’ll give you permission when it’s decided. I don’t know what the rules are when a dungeon is discovered until I find out.”

The Escorter Silvana quickly held out a document.

“Here are the precedents. I got them from the local office.”

Nice arrangements.

But… I can’t just go with it.

“It doesn’t make it definite. It’s just a starting point for negotiations. As long as the guild doesn’t give unreasonable conditions, I will give you permission. So please wait for a little.”

Please don’t be stubborn.

That’s what I thought, but the Escorter Silvana nodded her head.

“I understand, but we have some preparations to do too, after all. Moreover, it’s far away from the village, so it will take time to prepare.”

I look over the papers.

Adventurers are responsible for their own safety. Rescue is the guild’s responsibility.

Twenty percent of the materials purchased by the guild will be paid as taxes.

That’s what the contract says.

All you talk about is money coming in and out.

There are no agreements related to security, which is what I want to know the most.

Various things are missing.

“I wonder if the guild will build facilities near the dungeon. There must be administration and follow-up with adventurers.”

The Escorter Silvana started thinking and folded her arms.

“The guild won’t move unless they know if there are monsters in the dungeon. Even if there are, we don’t know what kind they are. So we need to investigate the dungeon first, and then negotiate with the lords.”

The problem is that the branch manager who does that negotiating never shows up.

“I’ll have a problem if that branch manager doesn’t come to me.”

The Escorter Silvana gave a drawn-out laugh.

“Actually, I told the branch manager I’d found a dungeon and he fainted… This is a low-risk, low-return place to work, after all. The branch manager is good with routine paperwork, but… you know the rest.”

I sighed.

“Depending on what’s in the dungeon, I guess we’ll have to replace the branch manager.”

“It’s possible. Well… he’s not a bad guy.”

I don’t care if he’s good or bad, I don’t care if he’s a bad guy as long as he performs his duties and doesn’t break the law.

Aren’t you choosing the wrong profession? You’d be better off being a regular government official.

You didn’t have that many connections.

“Please let the branch manager attend properly. You can’t even officially sign a contract. Then I’ll give you permission to investigate.”

“All right, I’ll bring him in, even if I have to rope him in.”

You’re really in high spirits.

I guess you are attracted to unknown dungeons after all.

“Do you find unknown dungeons exciting?”

The Escorter Silvana gave me an astonished look.

“Of course. What kind of adventurer wouldn’t jump at the chance to visit an unknown dungeon?”

“By the way, please make sure that the information you get from the dungeon is passed on to us.”

“Of course. I’m sure you know this, but … if it’s a dungeon, adventurers might come rushing in.”

Please don’t do that.

I’m sorry to the Escorter Silvana about this, but I hope it’s just a normal cave…

Naturally, I have a bitter face.

“If there are too many rough spots, I’ll consider shutting out the adventurers.”

I guess I should check the case when the branch manager comes to see if a crime has been committed.

The adventurer who ran away was expelled, so we can’t say that they have nothing to do with the guild.

“Whoa, I guess Al might seriously do it… I’ll make sure to let him know that. But Al is basically calm, so there will be people who will take advantage of you and end up being hurt.”

Very possible…but high pressure will cause unnecessary friction.

“If it causes problems and the guild can’t handle it, I will do my duty as a lord. That’s all.”

“If it were a normal feudal lord, the guild would pay him to settle, but it’s Al we’re talking about after all. The guild is a difficult partner to deal with, although the people are grateful for it. I’ll be careful, but I can’t be responsible for them.”

I guess it’s obvious.

“Don’t worry, if he does anything wrong, he will pay for it. Is that a trade-off between income and security?”

Then I realized, dungeons are like casinos.

The chips are your life.

If it’s a casino, it’s a matter of police jurisdiction.

“Well, wait and see what the investigation turns up. There’s no point in worrying about it at this point.”

It doesn’t work that way.

Rumors spread instantly.

If you respond after the dungeon is confirmed, it will take a lot of time.

If that happens, adventurers who can no longer wait may rush in on their own.

They might think that if they find rare materials, they can make a fortune, and the feudal lords will be satisfied with just the money they get.

I don’t want to be lumped in with the other feudal lords.

Without maps, proper governance is impossible.

Thanks to this, they even find trouble.

Oh my God, why are there so many things?