I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Tentacle Slime~ I Want to Live a Comfortable, Secure Life and Do Whatever I Want~ - Chapter 103

Inside the guild, there were indeed significantly fewer people. It’s probably the prime time for making money now.

Since this time’s results are 300 rabbits, it should amount to 22 silver coins and 50 copper coins.

I headed toward the guild counter where Natalie was.

“Natalie, can I have you cash this in for me?”

“Ah, Cruz-san!? Uh, um… well…”

Natalie had a bashful and somewhat flustered air about her.

“I’m sorry about yesterday!!”

“Hmm? Was there something to apologize for?”

Is it about the quest reward? Since I gave it, there’s no reason to worry.

“Well… yesterday, I kind of lost it… in a place like that…”

(Ah! [Charm] has worn off!! It seems she doesn’t realize it’s my fault, so if she’s misunderstanding, I’ll just go along with it.)

Probably because the [Ecstasy] status is applied, she can’t recognize it as [Charm]. Indeed, even when hit by [Charm] from the shrimp, I didn’t get excited.

“No, there’s no need to apologize. I only had positive experiences.”

Though it feels like a self-serving scheme, I can’t reveal it. I need to change the subject quickly.

“If Natalie didn’t feel bad, shall we end this topic here?”

“Y-yes! Let’s do that!”

As if luck was on my side, Natalie accepted my offer. She’s quite tolerant, even after having unprotected s3x and receiving massive ejaculations. I’m somewhat curious, but I feel like it would only backfire if I comment, so I keep quiet.

“Now then, regarding the exchange of materials.”

“Ah, yes! There’s quite a bit, isn’t there? Let’s move to the other room!”

We (including Kurlinde) headed to the room used for material exchange yesterday.

–

After going to the private room, while the appraisal was being done.

“By the way, Cruz-san, you’re from another town, right?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

It seemed like casual conversation, as Natalie spoke up.

“You’re doing it to become an adventurer, right?”

“You can earn money and get stronger. Being an adventurer fulfills both.”

“You’re a slime, after all! The dungeon really helps you get stronger, right!!”

“That’s right. Because I’m a slime. Also, there are opponents I want to defeat.”

I remembered the Snow Woman. Shaking my head thinking that nothing could be done now, I decided to forget about it for the moment.

“Is it okay if I ask who the opponent is?”

“Unfortunately, no.”

If I talked about the Snow Woman, it would definitely confirm that I know about the dungeon.

–

“By the way, this might be strange, but isn’t the wolf Raphael similar to a Dungeon Wolf…?”

“She’s just a normal wolf, though?”

“…………”

“…………”

(Why was I unexpectedly questioned? Is it because it’s so unlike a wolf that insisting it is one is difficult? Alfred asked it too…)

“Right!? Sorry! I just felt it looked a bit similar!”

“No, no. Its been mistaken before, so it can’t be helped. Well, I think it will becomes a Dungeon Wolf once we go down to the 4th floor.”

I felt like they were probing me, maybe thinking I knew about other dungeons. I became a bit more cautious.

After a silent moment, Natalie turned toward me as if she had made up her mind.

(What is going to happen now?)

[If anything happens, we’ll retreat immediately.]

[It seems she’s keeping an eye on us.]

[Could it be that she noticed the [Charm] effect?]

[That’s it!!]

I braced myself, and Raphael and the others prepared for combat.

“Excuse me! Sorry for the probing behavior!”

Suddenly, Natalie apologized. Thankfully, it wasn’t about the [Charm].

“I definitely felt like I was being probed, but why exactly? I can’t understand why you’d just speak honestly though…?”

“Um――――

–

Natalie’s explanation was like this.

Apparently, she wanted me to make this city my base somehow. For that reason, she wanted any information about me, no matter what.

If they knew what we wanted and didn’t want from the guild, they could take measures.

“What’s not wanted are the low-level material gathering quests. For example, even if I reached the 10th floor, getting a Dungeon Rabbit request is kinda meh. I want to go beyond that.”

“It’s okay. There are plenty of floors where we want undamaged materials. But occasionally, if there’s a material we absolutely need, we might ask for help…”

“Well, if it’s just occasionally, it’s fine. I’m not so stubborn as to say ‘Absolutely not!'”

Since we are slime species, there must be certain expectations unique to that, and meeting them is likely the quickest way to defeat the Snow Woman.

I don’t expect to get information easily from such a strong foe. Reaching floor 30 is fine, but I can’t share it. Otherwise, there’d be no point in coming here.

“So, what is it that you wish for from us?”

“I want as much information about the dungeon as possible.”

(Now then, will the answer be yes or no?)

“Yes! Of course, that’s fine!! But there are rules regarding information like the maps beyond the 6th floor that can only be given if conditions are met…”

“That’s not a problem. If I progress further into the dungeon, I should be able to get most information, right?”

“Yes! Then it’s no problem! I’m relieved. If I was told to break rules to share future details, that would’ve been difficult.”

Natalie showed a troubled smile, seeming relieved she wasn’t being asked for something unreasonable.

If the regulations are to avoid forcing reckless acts by revealing the future, it’s safer to follow them.

Surely if there is something attractive beyond the Snow Woman, one would act recklessly. The baby slimes would also come along risking their lives… I can at least understand that the result would be something unwanted.

“That’s right! Will this be okay? Cruz-san, please come to me immediately once you reach the 5th floor. I can teach you important things, not just the map!!”

It’s the same as what Kurinde heard. Hearing the same thing from Natalie on the guild side makes it feel more real.

(Yeah! I’m getting excited!)

“Understood. I will definitely go to meet Natalie.”

“Yes! I’ll be waiting!!”

–

“Is there anything else?”

After the conversation settled and the atmosphere calmed, Natalie asked me again.

(Anything else… Something about the village… Oh, right, I forgot something important!)

“This might be a bit personal…”

“No problem!! Feel free to ask anything!”

Natalie leaned forward eagerly. Because of the subject matter, she might be completely put off, but it can’t be helped.

“I have a village that I’m indebted to, and I want to buy clothes for the women there to bring back. The clothes in this city are on a completely different level in both design and quality compared to the village. Natalie’s clothes look wonderful as well!”

While my eyes are again drawn to her ever-present hot pants and bare legs today.

“Thank you! Then, I’ll tell you.”

Natalie gave me information about shops ranging from budget stores to high-end stores favored by nobles, for both men’s and women’s clothing. She also mentioned there are places for underwear. For Rio and the girls pregnant with slime, I’ll pick good ones; for the others, reasonable ones should be enough. If their outfits don’t change much from now, I’ll consider upgrading the rank a bit.

“Ah, you’ve been a big help. I’ll make sure to return the favor.”

“It’s fine! I got the full commission fee yesterday! This is my way of thanking you!!”

“No, no, that alone isn’t enough…” “Really, don’t worry about it…”

While I was feeling nostalgic over that typically Japanese exchange, the material assessment was finished.

–

“Altogether, it comes to 22 silver coins and 50 copper. Thanks again for bringing in flawless materials!!”

I took the payment from Natalie.

“Then, could you and Kurinde split the payment for this request? I’ve got something to do now, so I don’t have much time… Oh, and here is Kurinde’s share.”

I handed over 5 silver coins and stood up. If you split 22 coins among five people (me, Rafa, Uri, Koga, and Kurinde), it would be 4 silver coins and 50 copper each, but I went with 5 silver for simplicity. Later on, that kind of difference won’t matter.

“Eh? …Cruz-san… I… didn’t really… do anything… so I can’t accept… this much.”

Kurinde seemed troubled, but that didn’t matter.

“It’s not like you did nothing. You helped make my free time meaningful. I just judged that it was worth this. See you tomorrow, then. I might come by your place again today, too.”

What should I dress Rio and the others in!? I’m so excited! It’s perfect timing since I’m heading back to the village today!

Natalie and Kurinde seemed to be saying something, but none of it reached my mind, which was filled with thoughts of Rio and clothes, as I left the guild.

・Cruz uses polite speech because he feels guilty about the [Charm] effect.

・The clothes in the town are of vastly higher quality than those in the village. You can think of them as modern or contemporary level.

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