Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 303

 The carriage arrived in the city of Arios and headed straight to the magistrate's mansion.

The collected supplies are stored in a warehouse in the city, but it seems that the pharmaceuticals are transported to the magistrate’s mansion.

They are sensitive to temperature and humidity, so it’s crucial to have a properly equipped place for storage.

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“Oh? Marcus-kun?”

Upon arrival and getting off the carriage, the soldiers who were there for the escort were lined up, and among them was a familiar face.

“Ah. Thank you for your hard work, Deputy Sergeant Sera.”

It was Marcus, who saluted crisply.

He’s supposed to be part of the city’s guard… Maybe he’s been reassigned?

“He recently transferred to the First Squad. Since he’s familiar with the area, he’s been assigned to patrol missions within the territory,” Mio explained from the side.

“I see…”

Now that I think about it, he was touted as quite a promising candidate in the Eastern region.

He might have seemed lacking compared to Seriana and the others, but their standards are quite high…

Despite that, he’s been diligently working hard, which is commendable.

“Lord Claude and Lady Antone are waiting inside. Please come this way.”

Without further ado, the guide began leading us to the mansion.

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The magistrate of the city of Arios, Claude Gale, and his wife, Antone.

Although not directly related, they are part of the Müller family.

In the office where we were led, Claude and Mio were spread out with documents, discussing them.

While the main focus is on city security, since the magical wasteland is so close, it’s necessary to be prepared to deal with magical creatures in case of emergencies.

Those who can organize and fight against magical creatures in the wasteland are valuable assets to the city, and they would certainly want to avoid situations where they are lost or the city is left defenseless.

The discussion was heated.

“They’re having a tough discussion, aren’t they?”

I muttered as I watched them passionately from Antone’s lap. They were indeed getting quite animated.

“Eventually, my husband will relent, but we will be sending the most capable soldiers from the city. If something happens to them, it will affect not only the city but also the entire territory. It’s going to take some time,” Antone replied in a slightly raised voice.

Her voice had been a bit softer before… Is she doing that on purpose?

“I see…”

So, he will eventually give in… I thought, but it makes sense when you consider it.

Unlike cities that are developing like the capital, established cities like this one have well-defined roles.

The role of this city is crucial for the stability and backup of the entire territory’s logistics.

If they cut corners and something goes wrong, it would be a serious matter.

Being a magistrate… It sounds like a job that would give you a stomachache.

“It’s a tough job, isn’t it?”

“I try not to show it to my family, but there are indeed many concerns,” Antone said.

“…You know, we can hear you all the way over here, right?” Claude, with a frown, said to us as we engaged in casual conversation.

Mio also had a somewhat awkward expression.

“Because you’re speaking loudly, our conversation inevitably shifts to the topic. I’d like to talk to Sera about this city and inquire about the capital and Zelkis as well. It’s fine to be passionate, but could you please be a bit more composed?”

Both of them were serious, which was good, but they were getting increasingly emotional… Antone’s words left them speechless.

Claude cleared his throat loudly and began discussing with Mio again. Compared to before, both the intensity and volume had calmed down.

“It’s a common sight from the time of the Zelkis negotiations. It’s calm now, but it will likely get heated again. Perhaps we should have some tea when that happens.”

She understands her husband well.

In the case of Riana, the extreme remarks come from Seriana, and Liesel is the one who soothes her.

Though Zelkis’s father was a mild-mannered person, perhaps grandfather and Oriana were like this too.

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Sera・【Hideout】+1【Prayer】【Blessing of Mira】・【Floating Orb】【Shadow Sword】【Crimson Bee Needle】【Fairy’s Eye】【Dragon’s Lung】【Amber Sword】【Danlem’s Thread】・9 cards

Seriana・【Area Identification】・【】・38 cards

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