We'll have some time before Yuna returns. In the meantime, I'll leave the cooking of the asari to Hal-san and I'll discuss it with Ruin-san and the others. Mainly about trading the materials I've saved up so far and the future.

''Tact-kun, you've made a clan too.

'Yes. They said I needed it if I was going to open a store.

When I say that, Ruin-san and the others give me a subtle look.

''Tact-kun... you were seriously planning to run a store by yourself...''

That's right.

"Huh.

There was a sigh from all of us. Would it be that bad?

You know... there's no way you could run a restaurant by yourself.

Can't you...

I can't!

He assured me.

''If you can combine strategy and production, then I wouldn't split up the combat and production jobs in the first place...''

Come to think of it... when did this happen... and it's all about Mr. Moch!

I had been working part-time and having adventures so often that before I knew it, I assumed that I could do both. The image of Mochi-san smiling back and forth in my mind passed through my mind. Geez!

'So what is Mr Tact going to do?　Do I try to force it both ways? Or do you prefer the shop or the adventure?

Ah...what to do. Princess Henri-sama and Liese-sama are expected to shop, but if we're going to prioritize it, it's going to be an adventure... and Lily and the others will choose this one.

''I don't plan on doing the shop every day myself, is that not good enough?

It's not a bad idea, but it's a waste of time.

Too good to be true?

Yeah. It would be a shame to leave such a solid store in the dust.

'I understand that, but... what can I do?'

"Mr. Tact, why don't we make a partnership agreement with the clan?

A partnership agreement? What's that?

"Did they not tell you?　They say when a number of clans work together, they become a guild.

Yes. I'm told that's what happens when the clans get together. So, a partnership agreement is necessary for them to get together?

If you sign a partnership agreement with us, we can run the store for you. But we will have to ask you to share your recipes with us, if you don't want to.

That's okay.

All of us are pouting. Hmm? You're going to run the shop, right? Well, I'd really appreciate it if you could...

Are you sure?　It's your restaurant, Tact, and the food is your idea, right?

Uh... this shop isn't mine, it's on loan from an NPC.

Is it Mr. Moch?

'Yes. I was told that I was free to do what I wanted whether or not to open a restaurant, so I would like to leave it to them if I could, since it's just the way things are now. I don't make difficult food, either.

I reply and the production workers discuss it.

'Sister Ruin it's hard to be dazzled by you, Tact.

'Don't tell me... mew. It's hard for me too.

But if we can work with Tact-kun, we'll be on the winning side.　Sister Ruin.

'Yes. Our strategy is on its own, and we've gathered so much material... there's no way we can't work together. If it's Takuto-kun's shop, there should be a lot of players coming in. That's why I offered to talk to him...

'I'm the pressure. Mr. Tact said it would be easy, but is it true?

"...it's certainly dangerous to underestimate the level of ease you have, Tact.

'It might be dangerous, though. It's a tasty story over here, and we can't be linked to other production jobs, can we?

Yeah.

It looks like Ruin and the others have finished their meeting.

'Tact, you're sure you want to work together?

Yes, sir.

Then we can make a partnership agreement. I'm sorry, but I need to set some ground rules. Do you have a minute?

I'm fine.

First of all, we decided to split the sales of the store 50/50. I will provide the restaurant, and Lwin and others will pay for the ingredients. The price of the food was decided by Mr. Lwin. To be honest, I have no idea how much my food is going to cost.

Lwin and his team will be in charge of the shop on weekday evenings and weekends, and I will work on weekday afternoons when I have more time.

The buying and selling of materials would continue as before, but I would give priority to Mr. Lwin and his friends, and they would give priority to my requests.

And for Mr. Lewin and his friends, the important thing is Hephaistos. Let's call him.

'Hephaistos. Luin-san would like to talk to you. I've got some new weapon materials, come over here for a minute.

When I say that, Hephaistos rushes up and appears.

'Where is the new weapon material!

I guess that's what I'm most interested in.

'I'm sorry, but could you let me talk about me first?'

'Oh!　I'm sorry!　Um, so what is it you're talking about?

I talk to Hephaistos about clan coordination. Then Hephaistos agrees.

'Hephaistos, you have an exclusive blacksmithing contract with Mr. Tact, don't you?

'Yes, sir!　Yes.

That means I can't take on anyone but Mr. Tact, right?

That's right. And in return, I am paid by Mr. Tact for my services.

Yeah. That's what it should be. But Ruin-san seems to have an agenda.

''I wonder what would happen if Tact-kun received a request for blacksmithing and asked you to do it?

In that case, it shouldn't be a problem, since Mr. Tact would have to make the request to me.

I see. Mr. Lewin, I've been thinking.

"Well, Mr. Tact. "Well, Mr. Tact, if you don't mind, I'll give you a hand with the ore and stuff, and you can borrow Mr. Hephaistos.

This isn't my call to make.

What do you think?　Let Hephaistos decide.

If I could make a lot of weapons, I would. But I'm Takuto-san's personal blacksmith. I'll give priority to your request, but is that OK with you?

That's nice of you to say.

'It's not a problem. You're the master blacksmith, of course.

Then it's nice to meet you.

Yeah, me too.

Hephaistos' business was going to be returned to me as it was. According to Mr. Lewin, Hephaistos is one of my friends, so it's only natural, he says.

Then I will use the money earned by Hephaistos for Hephaistos. This is my own decision.

I called up Lily and the others to talk about cooperation, and when I told them about it, they said they wanted to have an adventure, so they agreed to cooperate. We decided not to appraise the grilled clams because she wanted to.

Lily and the others seem to enjoy it, and I don't think it's a problem.

We've also decided to set the rules firmly and work with Ruin-san and the rest of the 'Ruin Business Association'.

That being said...

That's a great name...

'It's not my decision to make!

'Sister Ruin couldn't come up with a good name, so it was a unanimous decision!

Shh...

Uh-oh. That's Luin-san's fault.

Since we're done talking, I show Hephaistos the magic crystal.

''This is mana crystallized, isn't it? I can feel a slight amount of magic power. I think you can make weapons with this alone, but there are only a few of them. I suppose it could be used to strengthen the glass sword, though.

Oh! I can also enhance the glass sword. But I'm also curious about the new weapon. After all, it's made of materials that contain magical powers.

Well...I guess I'll have to make a decision once I've made it. If it's a heavy weapon, it won't be suitable for Aeon's weapon. Well, if that happens, I think it'll just be a weapon for love fire.

Speaking of which, I also needed materials for the glass sword. There's too much to do.

And I forgot to test out Loco Moco and Airy's production capabilities. And here's what I got.

Goat's Milk (Goat Milk): Rare Level 3 Food Item Quality E
Milk obtained from the collection of goats. It has smaller fat globules and less lactose than cow's milk.

Cloud Sheep's Sheep's Milk: Rare Level 4 Food Item Quality D
Milk obtained from Cloud Sheep milk collection. Higher in nutrients and milder in taste than cow's milk.

Cloud Sheep's Wool: Rare Level 5 Material Item Grade D+
Cloud sheep's wool. The higher the grade, the higher the price.
It's extremely cold resistant, and when used as a protective gear, it's warm enough to live comfortably in the bitter cold.

You get a rare degree 5 item! But there were two eyes watching it. Mew and Hal.

''You'll sell it to me, won't you?''

...Yes?

Duh... I want to drink the milk, but it's not much... I wanted more, but apparently I can only do it once a day, along with the pseudo-dragonization of Lily and the others. Still, considering that I could definitely get one a day, it would be enough.

And I can't seem to get away from the two of them... I'll have to drink it some other time... it's a shame.

I asked Miu Miu for a cloud sheep's wool robe, and she agreed to make it for me in a two-way conversation. I sold the Aranea yarn, each bee stinger, and the hermit crab shell. Quite a bit of money.


While I was doing that, Yuna-san came back. It seems that she was able to get the title safely. Apparently, it's an effect that improves the quality of the vegetables and medicinal plants we grow. It's an ability that farmers would love to have.

Ruin apologizes, but I'm not a farmer, and we worked together, so there's no problem. It is better for farmers to have the title of farmer. I'm taking away the title of wizard with all my might, and that's what I'm saying.

Yuna immediately goes to the field. Then Ruin-san raises a question.

''Will we be able to go to that farming village by ourselves?

Yuna hardens. And then she looks at me. Yes, yes. You want to come with us?

The members are Lily and the others. It seems that since they heard it's a new village, it's non-negotiable. I know how you feel, so I'll take them with me. The other one is Gray, who was left out of the cave last time.

Then, I'm heading to the agricultural guild. And the registration is complete. Just as Nephi and the others said, we were given a field, a hoe, a shovel, a jowl, a transplanting trowel, and other tools.

Then we were briefed. Apparently, this place is also set up better than reality. Apparently, you have to plow the fields and water them or the vegetables will die.

The difference between this and the real world is that you don't have to cut the grass and you don't have to worry about pests. That alone would make it a lot easier. Grade is determined by the original quality of the seeds and seedlings, as well as the quality of the soil and fertilizer.

And, although you said you don't have to worry about insects, it is said that you can be attacked by monsters. It seems that the agricultural guild's quests are mainly to fight off such monsters, and to deliver the finished vegetables.

I tried to get the potato seed and lettuce seed quests right away, but I discovered a shocking quest. It's this.

Defeat Quest "Protecting the Cane Field": difficulty level C
Reward: Sugarcane seedlings
Protect your sugar cane fields from the oncoming boas

What did you say? Sugar cane! Seriously? I'll take it! I'll take it for sure! Who wouldn't want to take it? This quest! But some people didn't understand the importance of this quest.

'What is sugar cane?'

Una-san. Ruin-san holds her head up to Yuna-san like that. It would be.

''What's wrong with this reward?　Tact.

Sugar cane...?　What kind of foodstuff is it that Mr. Takt is so bitten by?

Lilly and the others wouldn't know I've been waiting for this ingredient for a long time.

'You can make sugar from this cane.

「「「「 sugar?」」」」

Well... you don't know sugar... then let me put it plainly!

It's early days, but you'll be able to make sweet and delicious food with it!

「「「「? 」」」」

Lily and the others are surprised, and then there is fire in their eyes. Motivation max.

'Tact!　Let's get it on!

'Yes, sir!　I'll show you how to clear it up for sure!

We're different today!

I'll show you...

Gow!

And of course, Yuna speaks up too.

'Sugar!　Yes!　I'll do it!

Mr. Lwin stops Yuna.

''Don't do it. It's pretty challenging, you know?　This Quest,

Sure, the difficulty level is pretty high. But I'll do it!

Tact, you're going to take it, right?

It's a silly question.

'Then we'll leave it to you, Tact. We'll be more efficient growing other vegetables.

Yuna reluctantly agrees. And the pressure. But I have no intention of losing.

So we took the quest and all of us headed to the village of Verdore.

We only saw a crow and a grey wolf on the way. We wouldn't have needed them.

When we arrive, it's really like a fantasy farming village. I like it a lot, it's heartwarming. This is the kind of atmosphere I like.

This is where we say goodbye to Ruin and his friends. It seems that we can't observe our own personal quest to defeat the enemy. Then it would be more efficient if we split up and I do the quests, and Yuna tells me what she learned in the field.

Then I headed to the field where I was told to go and found my grandmother's NPC.

'Excuse me. I received a quest in the agricultural guild.

"Oh... you took it... thanks for the help. I won't pay you much, but you'll protect my precious fields from the boa.

You're kind of a weak-looking grandmother. The rewards, however, are huge! Grandma!

I got it!　Lily and the others will take care of it!

Not true. Lilly. That's Leapling's name, if you don't mind.

'That's right!　I'll leave it up to Leping!

Setia is doing some kind of publicity stunt. Well, I guess that's what's needed. Then, let's start the quest.

Name: Locomoco Cloud Sheep Lv 1

Vitality 50
Magical power 20
Strength 5
Defensive Strength 30
Agility 20
Dexterity value 5

skill

Body count Lv1 Danger perception Lv2 Runaway Lv1 Hair growth Lv1→Lv2 Breastfeeding Lv1→Lv2 Cold resistance Lv1

Name Airy Goat Lv 1

Vitality 15
Magical power 1
Strength 10
Defensive Force 5
Agility 10
Dexterity value 1

skill

Horn Artillery Lv 1 Danger Sense Lv 1 Run Leg Lv 1 Jump Lv 1 Breastfeeding Lv 1 to Lv 2