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 187: An Unexpected Survival Life 54

Episode 187: An Unexpected Survival Life 54  

“……..That said, first, we need to deal with this, right?”  

Moriya spoke as he turned his gaze to the still-gushing hot spring.  

Just as I was wondering what he planned to do, Moriya lightly stomped on the ground. The earth shifted, sealing the hole from which the hot spring water was erupting.  

“”Nooo, what a waste!””  

“Haha! Don’t worry, I can just use magic to open up another hole anytime!”  

“”Thank you so much, Taiku-san!””  

… Oh, oh. Voices of excitement arose from the women from the other world.

Well, I can’t deny I’m also interested in the hot spring. If we could make this place a base of operations… if we could…  

“Ah!”  

Right! We can do that! We can make this our base!  

“Moriya! Let’s make you the manager of the base we’ll set up here!”  

“Huh? Wait, what? What are you talking about?”  

“Of course, I’ll introduce you to His Majesty and bring you to the capital! But honestly, living here would be the best, wouldn’t it?”  

“Well… I mean, there’s already a house and farmland here. So if it’s allowed, I wouldn’t mind that!”  

“Great, it’s decided! With the hot spring here, it’s perfect! A healing retreat deep in the Forest of Demons—how awesome is that!”  

“It’s the best!”  

“Ah… um… is this really okay?”  

Who is he even asking? Oh, Alicia, probably.  

Well, it’s none of my concern. Things are moving in a good direction, so it’s fine by me!  

“Wait a moment, Maki-san! What are you planning to do about the thunderstorm zone? Without getting through that, no one will be able to reach this place!”  

“We’ll handle that with Moriya’s teleportation magic circles, easy-peasy… right?”  

“Eh!? Y-you’re relying on me for this!?”  

“Of course! Oh, and I’m counting on you too, Leyreina-san!”  

“…Huh!? W-wait, me?!”  

“Of course! With Leyreina-san’s Erudite skill, it’ll be like giving a demon an iron club—a perfect combo!”  

This way, people can bypass the thunderstorm zone to reach the base. And if any challengers feel daring, they can still try their luck there.  

Plus, if we charge a usage fee for the teleportation circle, we could even give some returns to Granzawall. A win-win scenario!  

“Uh, Alicia-sama! P-please say something!”  

“At this point, it might be impossible to stop them. So, good luck, Leyreina-sama!”  

“…Th-this is too muuuuuuuuuuuuch!”  

Good, the Leyreina-san situation is settled!  

Moriya seems fine with it too. So now we can move forward with turning this place into a healing retreat. And who knows, maybe even develop a hot spring town down the line—how amazing would that be!  

“Uooooooh, my dreams are expanding endlessly!”  

As I was speaking excitedly, a sharp voice called out to halt me.  

“Hey, Maki! You haven’t forgotten about my goal, have you?”  

……….Yuria’s goal? Uh… what was it again?  

“Sorry, I forgot.”  

“I want to make a Familiar Contract!”  

“Oh? So you must be Yuria-chan?”  

“Yes! I’m Kondō Yuria, 18 years old, with a ‘special-class’ Fist King, seeking a familiar!”  

“Uh, the age part wasn’t necessary.”  

“And you, who forgot my goal, can just stay silent!”  

“…….Yes, sorry.”  

What’s with this? I only forgot for a bit, but she’s terrifying!  

“Hmm, you’ve got good energy. Let’s see… Yuria-chan seems to have developed a decent foundation.”  

“Thank you very much!”  

“Why are you so gung-ho like it’s a sports meet? Wait, sorry, never mind.”  

Don’t glare at me in silence—it’s genuinely scary.  

“There are two options for you. First, a support-type familiar to enhance your existing skills. Second, a similar-type familiar to fight alongside you—”  

“I want one I can punch stuff with together!”  

“Punch…!? Uh, well, if that’s the case, I know just the one. Wait here for a moment.”  

…..…Even Moriya seemed slightly taken aback.  

I’ve learned my lesson, though—I didn’t say anything aloud. But still, why is Yuria glaring at me!?  

“A-anyway, let’s take a break until Moriya comes back!”  

“……Fine.”  

“Yeah, I’m tired too.”  

“Same here. But honestly, struggling against that Dullahan makes me worry about what’s ahead.”  

No, no, you should take pride in defeating a high-level magical beast solo!