Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 114

 "Did Akame defeat the demon?"

As usual, it was the nightly debriefing session.

After Alex finished his usual report on recruitment efforts, it was my turn to talk about Akame.

I had intended to ask Grandpa about it, but the timing never seemed right, so it ended up being discussed here at night. Well, no problem.

"Yeah. I didn't see it directly, but I think it was Akame."

"Can you show me Akame?"

I called Akame into the palm of my hand, visible to Alex.

"...There doesn't seem to be any change in appearance. I remember its eyes glowing when it crushes the core, right?"

"Yeah, that's it."

Since Alex and I had dived into the dungeon several times even after forming a contract, he had seen it happen.

"The 'Submerging Serpent' is cautious and difficult to defeat because it tends to flee. It can interfere with magic by manipulating magical energy, but it's not supposed to have much attack capability... It's just difficult to defeat, not necessarily a formidable opponent."

While staring at Akame, Alex explained the characteristics of the 'Submerging Serpent.' I had been taught this when forming the contract.

Although I knew little about it, once it settles with powerful demons like the Demon King's lineage, its nuisance value increases drastically, but generally, when it's alone, it's harmless.

"You obey commands, right?"

"Yeah, look."

I spread both hands and moved them back and forth.

"Hmm... Dungeon monsters have cores, so if you crush them, even if they're weak, you can defeat them in one blow. I guess Akame understood that."

"It's not dangerous, is it?"

"No, it should be fine. Familiars sometimes help their masters hunt, so I think there's no problem."

"I see. That's good then. Let me know if there's any trouble. Alright?"

"Yes."

Seemingly understanding that our conversation had ended, Akame burrowed back into my clothes. Yeah, smart kid.

With my report finished, it was Seriana's turn.

But it wasn't anything significant; we just discussed tomorrow's plans and that was it. The rest was casual chatting.

"Seria, I heard you used 'Miracle's Blessing' on Lady Mother."

"Yeah. I was called to her room when I returned from the morning dungeon and she asked me to do it. Was that okay?"

"Yes, it's fine. No problem. Will it take another four days as usual?"

"That's the plan."

Since I finished both arms today, it'll take four days each for the head, torso, and each leg.

"I know you don't like dealing with money matters within the house, but make sure you get your reward, alright?"

"Yes. What should I get?"

"Since you're here in the capital, get something you can't find in Zelkis."

Hmm... that's a tough one.

"Oh, speaking of which..."

"What?"

"How long are Sir Eisen and the others planning to stay?"

Eisen will remain in the capital until he finishes next year's academy term, but Seriana's parents originally came to the capital for Seriana's engagement announcement.

I understand that they want to meet people they usually can't see since they're usually on the outskirts of Zelkis, but it's been almost three weeks already.

They haven't mentioned leaving yet, so is it okay?

"We'll be here until February, during winter. Then we'll return with you."

"Oh, I see..."

It's going to be almost three months leaving the territory empty. Is that okay?

"It's fine."

Seriana answered, perhaps seeing the doubt on my face. I wonder if I'm just easy to read like that...?

"We've known about leaving the territory vacant for this period for a while now, so we've been preparing properly. Uncle and the stewards are there too. Actually, coming all the way to the capital and returning without any gains in a short time would be more of an issue."

"I see... Oh, so we're also returning in February?"

"Yes. We'll depart in the second week. You should finish your business in the capital by then, too, alright?"

"Yes."

Just a little over two months left. What should I do...?