A week later.
It has been a week since Rumaja arrived.
Although we are prepared to return, we have been unable to leave.
Marquis Vardmoi sent his men to investigate the western forest, as Rumaja suggested, and they found a pack of Ice Wolves lurking there.
Unable to deal with them, they had to return.
Alizée also advised against leaving now, deeming it unwise, so we are stuck in the Royal Capital.
There's so much to do once we get back...
Even though I know there's no point in rushing, I can't help but feel impatient.
We've been spending our days like this, but today, Alizée called me to the Trade Guild.
Apparently, there has been some progress regarding my new store.
Information exchanges have been carried out through the Tamers’ Guild's bird mail, and it seems they have been looking for my new store in Vardmoi.
And so, the new store they found for me...
"A store facing the main street near my house?"
"Yes. The current owner has agreed to sell. The building is old and needs renovation, so the timing of this offer worked out well for them. Their sales have dropped to about 70% of their peak, so they saw this as a good opportunity to relocate."
I see, a new store near my house.
That's convenient.
However, as the current owner mentioned, the building is old and either needs reinforcement or to be rebuilt from scratch.
Alizée recommended rebuilding.
"The current store operates as a high-end jewelry shop. If you're considering reinforcement, I would recommend rebuilding instead."
"I see. How much would that cost in total?"
"About 300 million Rubies. Recently, you have received payment for the Frost Spider Silk from Princess Rodenlight. Combined with that, we can proceed with the work immediately. Is that alright?"
"Yes, let's get it done as soon as possible. Princess Rodenlight has been urging me for the dress, after all."
"Understood. I'll send a bird to Vardmoi to proceed with the arrangements."
"Thank you. But really, how long will this situation last?"
"Who knows? It seems that no adventurers at the Adventurers' Guild are willing to take on that request. The unknown danger and lack of reward are deterrents."
"Exactly. I can't just step in myself, either."
"Please don't even think about it. Even with Red-rank adventurers as escorts, having a Green-rank adventurer from another town step in would undermine the local adventurers' positions."
"I know. But still, I want to get back to Vardmoi as soon as possible."
"Indeed. I also prefer working in a familiar environment."
It seems Alizée was also quite stressed.
Isn't there any way to resolve this situation soon?
What do you think about this chapter?
