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 210: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 11

Episode 210: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 11

The companions for the trip had been decided. But since we had the chance, I thought it’d be a good opportunity to introduce Taiku Moriya as well.

“Um, Your Majesty? Since we’re here, I’d like to introduce Taiku Moriya. How does that sound?”

The moment I said that, the two who had been brimming with excitement froze in place.  

Huh? Didn’t I mention we’d be traveling there via teleportation?  

“……Taiku Moriya, you say? He’s here?”  

“But, as for someone new among Mihiro-sama’s group… there was one, but… wait, what?”

Ah, yeah, that reaction makes sense.  

“Well, due to certain circumstances, he’s currently in a child’s form.” 

“Nice to meet you, King of the Adelreed Kingdom. I’m Taiku Moriya, summoned as a hero in the past.”  

“”…WAIT, SERIOUSLY?!””  

Oh, looks like their usual dignified tones have completely crumbled.  

“I understand it’s surprising. But yes, it’s true.”  

“Yeah, being just bones made it impossible to move around, thanks to the price of forbidden magic. But with Mihiro-kun and the others’ help, we gathered the necessary materials. And now I look like this.”  

“”…Y-you skipped way too many details there!””  

These two are perfectly in sync.  

But it’s the truth, so they’ll have to accept it sooner or later.  

“Would it help if he demonstrated some magic?” 

“Magic? Should it be something flashy?”  

“That sounds dangerous.”  

“Hmm… a part of the building might melt away.”  

“M-melt?! No need! We believe you, so please stop!”

It ended up sounding more like a threat, but I think we’re good now. Besides, Moriya’s a good guy.  

“There’s no need to worry. Thanks to Moriya, we were able to create Mail Birds and other magical tools.”  

“…O-other magical tools, you say?”  

“Yes. Oh, wait, I hadn’t mentioned that, had I?”  

“”You didn’t!””

Huh? Weird. Did I forget?  

…..…Maybe it slipped through the cracks since they’re kitchen appliances?  

“Ah, they’re cooking tools. We recreated items from our world.”  

“Oh! So that’s how you achieved such flavors!” 

“Exactly.”

Yaka-san used to say that managing the fire was the hardest part when making desserts back in Shriden.  

Compared to that, magical kitchen appliances allow precise heat control! You can just throw in the ingredients, press a button, and bam—cooking done. It’s a dream!  

“Once your chefs learn how to use them, we’ll provide the tools as well.”  

“”We’d humbly appreciate that!””  

Why is His Majesty using such polite language now?!  

Well, that just shows how delicious Yaka-san’s cookies were. So I’ll let it slide.  

…Wait, was that all for Moriya’s introduction? I didn’t really explain much about him.  

“No need to fret, Mihiro.” 

“Huh?”  

“We already trust Taiku Moriya, based on what you’ve told us. Although, we were certainly surprised by his appearance at first.”  

“Indeed. Who would have expected him to appear in the form of a child?”  

“Then, who did you think he was when he first came in?” 

I asked out of simple curiosity.  

At that, both of them fell silent.  

“…….Wait, don’t tell me you didn’t even notice him?”  

“”Hahaha…””  

Seriously?! The power of hospitality is something else!  

“A-anyway! Taiku Moriya, we’re counting on you to take care of Mihiro from now on!”  

“Of course. It’s a benefit for me too. And besides, the hot springs are amazing! You’ll be blown away, Your Majesty.”  

“…..Is this ‘Onsen’ really that good?”

“It’s the best! Once you try it, you might get addicted!”

Moriya is seriously raising their expectations for the hot springs.  

Well, no matter how high those expectations climb, the hot springs can easily exceed them!  

“Hmm, if that’s the case, I’d like one in the castle as well.”  

“Ah, that’s impossible. Hot springs aren’t something we can reproduce with magical tools, unfortunately.”  

“I suppose that’s true, Your Majesty.”

But in the end, His Majesty would throw a tantrum about it………… though that’s a story for another time.