Medes came to the front of the "Arsenal of Spirits" workshop (atelier), but he couldn''t make up his mind and hung around in front of the store forever.


    (d*mn it. Why must I bow down to Roland? What in the world have I done?　It was Gilbert who was at fault. The quartet called Roland a fraud, and they were all fooled by Gilbert''s fraudulent tactics. ...... Especially Edgar!　Wasn''t he the one in charge of the "Arsenal of Spirits" countermeasures in the first place!　You''re just trying to get out of the rush and put all the blame on me.)


    As Medes worried for a while, he soon began to see more and more people passing by.


    Not wanting to remain hanging around like a prowler forever, she went through the store''s gate with her heart set on it.


    Unfortunately, Roland was not there.


    He had been working hard day after day and was on a long vacation.


    （d*mn you, you son of a b*tc*. We''re having a hard time because of the ore shortage here. What a vacation of all days. ......)


    At the same time, Roland and Monica were visiting a hot spring resort on the east side of the island.


    The volcanic island of Fafnir was also famous for its hot springs, especially on the east side, where there was a concentration of high-quality, famous hot springs that had developed into a tourist attraction.


    Monica wanted to visit this place with Roland, and that was her wish.


    Roland decided to use his own vacation time that he finally got to take for her, to reward her for helping him with his work despite his vacation.


    Once she and Roland were alone, Monica was excited to open the brochure and talk about the place they were going to visit.


    The restaurant we are going to is famous for its dragon buns, and they serve them with dragon tea. The Ryusen no Yado, where we will be staying tonight, not only offers high-quality hot springs, but also an open-air bath with a spectacular view of the ocean and the quay.


    I''m not sure I''d like to go there. That''s great."


    Roland was impressed by Monica''s knowledge of tourist attractions.


    Her ability to gather information was outstanding in such situations.


    There is a store on the road to the inn that sells dragon buns, so I think we will stop there before going to the inn today.


    Roland chuckled.


    ''What''s wrong?''


    No, I just think you know a lot more about this island than I do. You''ve only just arrived.


    That ......, I did my best to find out about it so that I could go sightseeing with Roland."


    Monica looked down in embarrassment.


    Monica ......."


    (You went out of your way to look it up for me? You''re a good girl.


    Had I met her before Lillianne, I would have definitely fallen in love with her.


    On the way to the inn.


    Roland and Monica enjoyed the bustle of the tourist area and enjoyed the gastronomy and scenery.


    At the ryokan, they took an open-air bath together in their room.


    The hot spring water was more effective than it sounded, and the view below was spectacular.


    However, Roland was more fascinated by Monica than by the view.


    Monica was sitting on the edge of the bathtub, gazing up at the view.


    The bath towel could not hide the fullness of her body, which was wrapped in a bath towel.


    After enjoying the view, the hot spring, and Monica''s bath towel to his heart''s content, Roland returned to his room and shared a few drinks with Monica.


    When it was time to sleep, they slept on separate futons.


    Medes was waiting in front of the "Arsenal of the Spirits" for the day Roland was to return.


    Since then he had to endure the cold stares and complaints from those around him.


    The quartet gave him silent stares, "You still can''t procure ore?" and the "hail knights" complained, "You still can''t manufacture equipment?


    Medes spent his days bowing to them and making excuses to them, until finally today arrived.


    （I made you wait for days like this," he said. Don''t tell me you won''t do business with me.)


    As Medes waited with this thought in mind, he saw Roland coming from the other side.


    Someone is accompanying him.


    ''Huh?　Mr. Medes?"


    Roland noticed Medes and called out to him.


    Medes looks at Loran and Monica.


    He can''t help but look twice at Monica.


    (d*mn, this guy was playing with a woman when we were in trouble.)


    Mr. Medes, what are you doing here so early in the morning?"


    When Roland called out to him, Medes'' eyes darted about and he shuddered.


    ''......ssou ............ no?　It''s nothing, sir?"


    Medes then turned himself around and walked away.


    Roland and Monica looked on in wonder.


    When Medes returned to the "Dragon''s Fireside," he was immediately caught by Lizetta, who questioned him.


    She said, "Ah, the guild leader. I''m back at last. How did the negotiations with the "Arsenal of Spirits" go?　I assume you have a good prospect of procuring the ore?　Did you and Roland reach an agreement?"


    When Lizetta asked this, Medes looked as if he was biting a bitter bug.


    I''m going to go to ...... and see if I can find anything." The story doesn''t follow ......!"


    Huh?


    Medes tries to pull straight to the back.


    Wait a minute," he said. What about the request from the "knight of the hail?"


    Shut up!　Anyway, no dealings with the "Arsenal of Spirits. No one is going to do business with that guy!　God d*mn it!"


    Medes tosses his hat on the floor and zips to the back.


    Lizetta had no choice but to look on, stunned.


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