Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 305

 The tasks in the city of Arios have been successfully completed.

Well, since I just sat and chatted, it wasn’t a big deal, but even though it took some time, Mio successfully completed negotiations with Claude, and Fiora has transported the materials to the capital.

With this, the preparations for the demon king's subjugation are ready to begin.

When I first heard the term "preparations to prepare for preparations," I was puzzled, but after hearing more details, I understood.

With confirmation that there are no issues with the pharmaceutical materials, Zighart has set off with the second squad to the planned combat area.

The location is in the forest, and the purpose is to clear some of the surrounding trees to make the area manageable for combat.

It seems they will return before the rainy season, but in the meantime, the city will be left empty.

To fill the vacant positions, soldiers from the city of Arios will be assigned.

I thought they would come to fill the vacancies after the departure of the subjugation team, but it seems it started from this stage.

However, since winter is over and adventurer activities are starting, it's not a particularly dangerous task, just a matter of keeping an eye on the forest's perimeter.

Unlike the later elite teams, the initial soldiers have no experience with the magical beasts of the demonic realm, but they should manage somehow.

Teresa's trainees' instruction has also been successfully completed, and it seems the classroom instruction for the adventurer apprentices during winter has been more or less on schedule.

Although I don’t know what kind of construction it is, there are still some places being dug and filled, but the covered passages connecting the city's main facilities have been finished.

For now, it can be said that everything that needed to be done during the winter has proceeded smoothly.

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In the lounge on the first floor of the South Wing.

Zighart is not here now as he is away from the city, but the usual Seriana side members are gathered.

Alec, having been away from the city for the past few days, was having discussions in Seriana's room during his absence, but today he is here to give his report and discuss future plans.

“So… Ruban has agreed to participate as well.”

“It was a bit distressing not being able to discuss the details, but… he understood the situation well. He seems to be fine with having only Mia and the others as his deputies while he is away from the base. He will come here around the end of the rainy season…”

The elite troops within the domain will be the ones directly confronting the demon king species.

Specifically, it will be me, Alec, Zighart, Fiora, Teresa, and Ruban.

Elena will stay behind as Seriana's guard.

However, Ruban was not confirmed at first.

Although Ruban is technically under Seriana, he is somewhat of an independent force.

He is someone you can't just order around, so Alec went directly to talk to him.

Well, I thought he would understand the necessity and participate, and now that participation is confirmed, Seriana is relieved.

I actually haven’t been informed of much, but it seems that Ruban and the governor of the city of Arios haven't been given the details either.

I understand that he’s not someone to leak information, but he is away from the capital, and it can’t be helped.

It's like managing several interlinked projects simultaneously, and if one stumbles, everything might collapse.

Even small details need attention.

“Fiora, how are things on your end? Going well?”

“Yes. It should be completed in about two weeks. The quantity is substantial, but there shouldn't be any problems.”

Fiora replies to Seriana regarding the progress of the pharmaceutical production.

“I see… As long as it’s done by the deadline, don’t overdo it.”

She seems to have dark circles under her eyes, so she might have pushed herself a bit too hard. Perhaps I should offer her some treatment after this conversation?

“Seria, do you remember the apprentice adventurers we talked about last year? I’ll need you to accompany them for a while with their herb collection once spring arrives.”

“Yeah, I remember. Do you think they will listen well?”

I had them focus on classroom studies during winter, but I didn’t visit the adventurers' guild, so I haven’t seen their progress.

I wonder how they are doing...?

“At that time, you can leave them behind if needed. Also, before the end of January in spring, please go to Zelkis with Teresa. On your way there and back, it doesn’t matter which, stop by the city of Shif and Crosa and ask the governor’s wife for 【Mira’s Blessing】. Also, ask for a letter to my father, but other than that, you can do as you like. Just remember, since you are part of the battle force against the demon king species, don’t overexert yourself.”

“Got it.”

The demon king species… I’m accumulating experience with the demon beasts in the royal dungeon, the winter bears, and steadily building up battles with significant opponents.

It doesn’t feel like it’s being accumulated much, though…

Well, while the autumn and winter were relaxed, this spring seems like it will be busy as usual!

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

Seriana・【Range Identification】・【】・38 cards

Elena・【】・【Green Fang】・5 cards

Alec・【】・【Red Shield】【Fierce Horn】・12 cards