Young Master! Let's have a feast!"""
When I went to the western Explorer Guild to visit the guildmaster, the drunk staff members and explorers greeted me unanimously.
Looks like they've opened the liquor barrel I sent to the guildmaster and the staff members, and have started a drinking bout already.
The sun is still high, they put the dwarves to shame....
"Ou! Satou, this is some good liquor! It'll disappear if you don't come soon!"
The guildmaster shouted out with a smile from center of the drinking bout.
I'd like to participate if I was alone, but since I'm with the princess and Sera, that'd be bad.
"Satou-sama, let me take part together with you."
"Eh? Y-your highness?"
It seems the princess is a regular drinker, she pulls my hands and walks toward the guildmaster.
"Oh? Are you already kept on a short least? First time I meet ya I guess, your highness princess?"
"No, I once took a lecture by the fire magician during a ball in the Royal Capital."
"Ah! That little princess huh! I thought you were a strange princess, but you sure have good eyes for men!"
"Yes!"
Looks like the guildmaster is acquainted with the princess.
The princess drink the liquor that the guildmaster poured. She's quite a good drinker.
The movement of the throat swallowing the liquor looks captivating.
While I was being captivated by the princess, Sera who was sitting beside me pinched my lap.
Sera drank the liquor cup given by Staff Member A with a prickly expression.
"Satou-san! Satou-san is--"
Having drunk the liquor, Sera vigorously said as much and then she suddenly leaned on my shoulder as if her battery was cut.
Apparently, Sera who's been raised in the temple is weak to liquor.
On the other hand, the princess is drinking equally with the guildmaster.
"That was some good drink."
"I drank a lot in the evening parties to excuse myself out, so I became strong at it before I knew it."
I see, it's very like the princess.
"Satou is a bottomless pit too, you two will be a good couple."
"Thank you."
Without minding the guildmaster who called her with [You (anta)], the princess's red cheeks from the liquor reddened even more and she thanked her.
Looking at her, the men said out loud, "Riajuu explode!" with deep resentment.
The one spreading "riajuu" word must be Arisa.
During the drinking bout, I talk with the elf Ms. Sebelkea and the guild manager about their works.
The subject is about the guild administration as asked by Earl Seryuu.
"The compensation?"
Ms. Sebelkea asked shortly like an elf would.
"Please look at this."
"Hou? They'll give the priority for the commerce of the wyvern material and steady supply of the dragon white stones huh..."
I hand over the documents from Earl Seryuu to the manager.
Ms Selbera showed the shadow of a veteran suitable for her age on her young girl-like visage.
The dragon white stone which is the material for making the all-purpose antidote and the light yet highly defensive wyvern material are something that advanced explorers desire regardless of expense.
The all-purpose antidote especially, nobles who have a lot of enemies constantly seek for it, so the demand for it is unending.
At first there were also some medicinal herbs needed for stamina recovery medicine, but now that they can produce beria magic medicine locally the demand had abated, I canceled the plan.
"Looks like Earl Seryuu has quite an excellent adviser."
"Some benefactors and acquaintances of mine are in the Earldom after all."
I eluded Ms. Sebelkea's teasing without a fuss.
"Very well. I'll have the guildmaster sign it later."
I was finally able to get her consent.