NOVEL WEB Chapter 99 - Divine Cat Mii-chan gets excited about the waitress's suggestion.
99 Divine Cat Mii-chan gets excited about the waitress’s suggestion.
While waiting for the pudding to set, I grated and squeezed the fruit I bought at the bazaar and stored it in Mii-chan’s bag.
Once the pudding was ready, I had Sykes, the waitress, and the beautiful cat family taste test it.
“It’s delicious!”
“It melts in your mouth~”
“Nyawn~”
“Mew~”
Everyone seemed to love it.
“With this and red bean paste, we could open a shop!”
“Mii~!”
Mii-chan was wagging her tail and shining with excitement. If such a shop were to open, Mii-chan would definitely be a regular customer. I could already picture Mii-chan sitting in front of the shop waiting before it even opened…
“But what about the eggs? There aren’t any left. And milk is the same. They won’t accept any more from us.”
“Well then, let’s raise chickens and cows! If we can have cats over there, then we should keep chickens and cows here for the pudding!”
“Who’s going to take care of them?”
“Master…”
“You handle it!”
The ingredients like eggs and milk are perishable and carry high risks, so no one is willing to increase production. However, if omelets and pudding start selling regularly, they might consider increasing the supply. For that, please sell them as much as possible.
“I do think it could sell. But isn’t it impossible here?”
“How about making it available for takeout?”
“Even now, I’m struggling to keep up with the demand. I can’t handle any more.”
“Master! Let’s hire someone!”
“Maybe I should consult Eva.”
Good luck, Sykes. It’s for spreading delicious food in this world.
While petting Mii-chan and the beautiful cat family at the tavern, the guild master took Nero to the guild master’s office, where Eva and Pamil were also present.
“About tomorrow. The Roar of the Blue Dragon and the Fangs of Darkness are not confirmed, but they are expected to come. Given the critical nature of this task for the country, there will be no taxes or fees. On the contrary, the guild will provide danger allowances. Nero, we’ll need you to pay the reward to them upfront, not as success payment. Is that okay?”
It seems this task is considered very dangerous. Nero has Mii-chan provide the money.
“No problem. Please confirm.”
“Mii~”
Eva and Pamil moved the bag of money to a different table and began counting it.
“The meeting is set for tomorrow at the ninth bell in the conference room. Would it be alright if we, too, attend?”
“Hmm, if you can keep it confidential, I’ll agree to the guild master attending only.”
“Is it not acceptable for those of us here as well?”
“The other party’s condition is that no vested interests are involved…”
“So, the guild itself is considered a vested interest…”
“Forgive me for saying so, but does the guild master think the Hunter Guild doesn’t involve vested interests?”
“…”
“The count is complete. There are indeed twelve million Rets.”
“Understood.”
The guild master looked displeased, but there was little that could be done. Nero changed the subject while petting Mii-chan.
“What about the other matter for tomorrow?”
“We expect about ten people to gather, and a few from the guild, including myself, will also attend.”
“It seems fewer people than I expected.”
“This time, only the most competent were gathered. If these individuals can understand, it will be possible to expand from there. If they can master it, we can spread it further.”
“What about the guild master?”
“Earth skills are rarer than air skills. Currently, I’m searching for capable individuals.”
“Let’s hope you’re in time.”
“Indeed…”
“Mii…”
At the ninth bell the next day, Nero arrived at the Hunter Guild’s conference room.
Mii-chan and the others were downstairs, being doted on by the beautiful cat family and the other staff. It seemed like Peo and Sera were getting treated like pets…
In the conference room, there were members of the Roar of the Blue Dragon and what seemed to be members of the Darkfangs, a party of five beastmen.
When the guild master entered, the meeting was about to begin.
“Some of you may know me, and some may not, but I am Nero. I appreciate everyone gathering here today. However, I must clarify that I have already resigned from my position at the Hunter Guild, so please understand.”
Everyone’s faces showed a mix of confusion.
“This request is coming not from the Hunter Guild, but from the Lumière Kingdom. Therefore, information obtained during this investigation is not to be disclosed to anyone else.”
“Does that include the Hunter Guild?”
“Exactly. Mr. Müller.”
The man from Darkfangs, Sel, a canine beastman with a semi-beast face, inquired.
“Is the guild master aware of this?”
“There’s no helping it. Nero is an inspector assigned by the prime minister. Someone like me can’t interfere.”
“Please don’t misunderstand. The restriction is on you not leaking information, while we will provide information to the guild. I will be reporting based on my objective observations.”
“Forgive me, but what makes you think you understand this situation?”
“Apart from not knowing much, that’s exactly why I was chosen. Being an outsider to this country, I am not bound by the kingdom or the Hunter Guild. I am unfamiliar with the previous great war and hold no hatred towards monsters, which allows me to view things objectively. Do you understand now?”
“Understood. So, you’re asking us to protect you while you conduct the investigation?”
“Exactly. That’s why the guild master recommended you for this task. Is there a problem?”
“It’s clear that you are unsuitable for this investigation!”
The room buzzed with tension as the tigress-eared woman from Darkfangs spoke.
“Forgive me, but what makes you think you’re suited for this?”
“Clearly, you seem frail. I have no interest in babysitting someone like you while trudging through the mountains.”
“Indeed, I don’t boast about my physical strength, but I don’t intend to be merely protected.”
“Oh? Do you think you can fight with that body?”
“Sigh… This is why some people are all brawn and no brains. Fine, let’s settle this. Guild Master, will you be the judge?”
“Sure thing. I’ll show you what happens when you underestimate me!”
“Proceed if you must, but don’t blame me for the outcome…”
“Think of it as practical training for the afternoon.”
“Very well. Let’s see what you’re made of.”
Despite his calm demeanor, Nero was sweating nervously. He knew this would be more challenging than anticipated.