I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 75: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 14

Episode 75: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 14

While having my meal prepared, I asked the maid who set the dishes down for her name.

“Me? My name is Nico Bodwin! Sebas-san is my father!” 

“So both father-daughter are following Lereyna-san, huh?” 

“That’s right! The young lady is very hardworking, so I offered to accompany her!” 

“Now, now, Nico. Move your hands before you start talking.” 

“Yes! I-I’m sorry!” 

“It’s fine. I was the one who called out to her first.”

I found her speech pattern a bit peculiar, but it seemed she respected Lereyna-san.

Still, having only two attendants for Lereyna-san, who has come here under royal decree, seems a bit odd.

It’s also possible that the Maguire family orchestrated this situation.

I had told Glenn to inquire about Lereyna-san’s treatment, but I wonder if he has the time for that.

…Well, things will work out one way or another.

“Thank you for waiting. Now, though it’s a bit late, shall we have lunch?” 

With that, I began to eat my lunch with single-minded focus.

I hadn’t felt it during the discussions, but I must have been quite hungry.

Well, I had slept the whole day, so it was only natural to feel hungry.

“By the way, is everything all right at Lereyna-san’s mansion now?” 

“Yes. On the first day, Alicia-sama sent someone over, and the cleaning was finished by night.” 

“Just as expected from Alicia.” 

“I have to do at least this much.” 

“What about Madoka-sama and Yuria-sama?” 

“We’re being taken care of in one of the rooms of this mansion.” 

“We’re from the same hometown, so we’re in the same room.” 

“That sounds nice! …I’d like to try sleeping while talking with someone too.” 

“In that case, why don’t you stay in our room for today?” 

“Is that okay?!” 

“Well, only if Sebas-san gives his permission.” 

“Of course, Lereyna-sama.” 

“Oh! Then I want to join too!” 

“Please do, Alicia-san!” 

“This sounds like it’ll be fun.” 

The conversation continued to build up like this. But I found myself not participating as it went halfway through.

I was focused on my meal. But once the women started talking, they couldn’t be stopped.

Since they were enjoying themselves, there was no reason for me to interrupt. So I decided to silently enjoy my meal.

As lunch wrapped up and I sipped my post-meal tea, Alicia spoke up.

“Well, now that we’ve finished eating, shall we continue our discussion?” 

“Is this place okay?” 

“It’s fine. We only have familiar faces here.” 

She replied with a smile to my question.

Well, it’s only the people who were present during the earlier discussions.

“If we can find out the patrol routes of the magical beasts, we can choose the right timing to take out the weaker ones. Since they are patrolling, we can’t avoid combat.” 

“That’s a good way to level up too.” 

“I’ll do my best too, Maki-kun!” 

“Then I’ll notify Captain Ryan and Vice Captain Vil. When shall we execute this plan?” 

“We can’t really do anything about skills until Glenn returns, so we can prepare for the exploration as soon as we’re ready, right?” 

“I’m fine with any timing.” 

“So am I!” 

“Then that means…” 

At that moment, Alicia paused, and all eyes turned to Lereyna-san.

“…Huh? M-Me?” 

“Yes. As soon as you’re ready, Lereyna-sama, we’d like to proceed with the exploration.” 

“…Um, you all are proceeding with the assumption that we’ll defeat the magical beasts in the Forest of Demons, right?” 

““““Yes, that’s right.”””” 

“…Is that the normal thing to say?” 

In the Adelreed Kingdom… or rather, among the people of this world, the common understanding is that the magical beasts in the Forest of Demons are formidable, and this isn’t incorrect.

It’s understandable that she’d question why we’re assuming we can defeat the magical beasts there.

“Because we have Maki-san here.” “Maki-kun is here.” “Maki is here.” 

“Well, it’s mostly my fault, I guess.” 

“…S-So, I guess this is what you’d expect from a special-class profession?” 

Seeing Lereyna-san tilting her head while crossing her arms was slightly amusing, but I opened my mouth since the conversation wasn’t progressing.

“So, when do you think you’ll be ready?” 

“Oh! I-I’m sorry. Let’s see… Well, since I’ll just be raising questions with my Erudite skill on-site, I’m ready whenever.” 

“In that case, let’s get started right away tomorrow. Maki-san, are you feeling okay?” 

“I’m fine! After eating, I feel like moving around! Leveling up should be possible now—” 

“““Not happening.””” 

“…Y-Yeah, I guess not.” 

As someone still at level four, I sighed at their responses.