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 194: An Unexpected Survival Life 61

Episode 194: An Unexpected Survival Life 61

It had been three days since Moriya obtained the body of a three-year-old.  

As soon as Moriya discovered the whereabouts of the Sword Queen, he darted off. This left the rest of us to discuss our next steps.  

In the end, we decided to have the Granzawall group, except for Leyreina-san, return home.  

Maintaining the settlement itself wasn’t a problem. But irregularities could arise at any time.  

Although Alicia expressed her desire to stay, it was already unusual for her, as the lord, to come out to a place like this. Ryan-san and Vil-san convinced her to return.  

Ricott-san, despite offering a wry smile, was also nearing her limits due to her lower-class profession. She was the first to notice this herself, so I had Ryan-san take care of persuading her too.  

While leaving the negotiations to her superior, I started working with Leyreina-san on making this area a proper base.  

“Um… Maki-sama? Do I really have to stay here with Moriya-sama to manage everything?”  

“Until everything is on track, please bear with it. Once the management can be left to others, I’ll have you return.”  

“Ugh… I’ll do my best.”  

Aside from being in the Forest of Demons, this place is surprisingly comfortable to live in. I can’t quite understand why she dislikes it so much.  

“Is it really that bad? Moriya is a nice person, the food is good, there’s a hot spring—it’s all quite healthy, don’t you think?”  

“I understand that Moriya-sama isn’t a bad person… but the impression of Demon Taiku Moriya still lingers with me.”  

“Ah, so it’s that, huh.”  

It must be due to the peculiarities of the Granzawall group.  

Leyreina-san was born and raised in the royal capital of the Adelreed Kingdom as a noble. She must have grown up hearing stories about Taiku Moriya being a demon.  

Even if we now tell her those stories were wrong, it’s not easy to change feelings ingrained over years.  

“But even in the short time you’ve spent with him, he hasn’t given you a scary impression, has he?”  

“…That’s true. Even His Majesty has acknowledged Lord Moriya’s presence, and I know I need to accept him. But emotionally, I can’t quite settle down.”  

Although she’s smiling wryly, it seems to be a significant issue for Leyreina-san.  

If only there was something my Appraisal skill could do to fix this. Just like when Arata regained his footing, the emotional part is something only she can overcome.  

The best I can do is offer support. Aside from that…  

“Alright, Leyreina-san!”  

“What is it?”  

“Before Moriya gets back—let’s expand the base!”  

“……..Excuse me?”  

“Let’s make as much progress as we can and surprise Moriya when he returns!”  

“Wha-whaaaat?! Why is it coming to that?!”  

It’s simple. If she’s busy, she won’t have time to think.  

With Madoka, Yuria, Arata, and Sensei off leveling up, expanding the base is the only thing Leyreina-san and I can do.  

“Let’s work so hard that you won’t have time to think!”  

“No way! There’s no need to rush things this much—”  

“Come on, let’s get to it! For the sake of the hot spring!”  

“That’s your real motive, isn’t it? Just send me back to Granzawall already!”  

Haha, there’s no way I’m letting her leave.  

If we want a proper base with hot springs, we need to get everything done now!

(Note: He only cares about the hot spring, huh. (￣ω￣;) )