Behind the newly built office, Lasse and the demons were gathering.
　And their conversation was about the newly arrived monsters.

"We'll let the Kraken and the others do their job, too.

""I agree!

　Lasse's declaration is immediately followed by the lamia and the others.

"When you live in the human realm, it's natural that you have to pay for it. So even though they are aquatic demons, I think it's only natural that they work too.

That's true. It's not fair that we're the only ones working and they're the only ones floating around in the water.

"Unfair-!

　The lamia, dryads, and harpies in particular were remarkable.

"It's fine, but what kind of work should I do?

　It was the demon siren who came in as a latecomer to the group.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Well, if possible, I'd like to give them a job that would benefit from working in the water: ......

　Since they hadn't yet decided on a clear direction, Lasse was pondering what job to give him.

I've got something for you, Mr. Lasse.

　And there appeared the merchants of the town of Dexhi.

"Oh, this is Mr. Homs the toolmaker. And you guys can go to ......

　Standing behind Homs were the regular merchants of the dragon carriage operated by Lasse.

"Hey, good to see you.

　One of the merchants holds out his hand, and Lasse also holds out his hand to shake it, "As a matter of fact, I heard about your new demon and they wanted to know if you could use it as a new form of transportation.

To tell you the truth, I heard about your new demon and they wanted to see if we could use it as a new form of transportation.

"Is this a new mode of transportation?

　Lise wondered how they could use an aquatic demon that wasn't even terrestrial, let alone a dragon with the ability to fly, as a means of transportation.

''They're aquatic monsters, so they can't fly, and their activities on land will be limited,''

　In case the merchants don't understand, Lasse notes that the demons are an aquatic ecology.

"Yes, I know. Yes, I know, but it's more of a bargaining chip.

　So far, Lasse was interested in the details of the negotiations. How in the world are you going to use these aquatic demons for your business?

"Actually, I'd like to use your demons as a raft to go upstream against the flow of the river.

"I see.

　Here Lasse finally understood the merchants' purpose.
　Originally, transportation by waterway was a one-way street from upstream to downstream.
　So from downstream to upstream, the only way to get there is by horse and carriage or manpower.
　But to get upstream by those means, there is a lot of uphill work.
　That would cause a lot of fatigue to the workforce, legs and horses.
　And, moreover, the amount of traffic that could be transported at once would vary.

　But what if the Kraken and the other aquatic demons made up for these problems?
　With their ability to move through the water at will, they would be able to move large amounts of goods upstream more quickly than a man's foot or a horse-drawn carriage.
　We'll be able to cut costs in terms of time, volume, and money.

We won't be able to pay as much as the dragons, but we'll be able to transport more, so there will be a good profit in total. What do you think?

　So they wanted a cheaper means of transportation than dragons.
　Dragon carriages would certainly be more convenient, but in terms of cost and volume, the kraken would definitely be better.
　Unlike dragons, they would have a smaller range of activity, but even so, the merchants found the result of more transportation options appealing.

That's interesting. I would love to talk to you about it in detail.

　It was a statement that was practically the equivalent of accepting a Kraken carriage.

　.

"So the Kraken asked for regular transportation, do you want it?

"I'll do it.

　The Kraken's response was swift.

'At the request of those who are unhappy with the dragons, right?　So you are better than my dragons.

　The Kraken has accepted to run the same transport line as the dragons.

(Actually, it's a difference in use, but don't worry, as long as they're competing, they won't get into any more fights.

　And so it was decided that the Kraken's water transportation would begin.
　The first order of business was to transport goods that were not large enough to be carried by dragons, or too bulky to be carried by dragons.
　The merchants were pleased to find that they were able to carry the cargo farther upstream than expected, as the Kraken's body could climb over minor waterfalls with its own tentacles.
　In addition, large aquatic monsters, even if not as large as the Kraken, such as Kates and Taraxk, helped us transport our cargo up the narrow river.

"Well, thanks to you guys, we can save a lot of time on transportation.

　The merchants who come to ask for transportation thank you for the relatively cheap and quick transport of the Kraken, and Lasse is convinced that the aquatic demons of the Kraken can do the job just fine.

Great, with this kind of income we'll be able to pay off the debt of the mansion before too long. Then maybe we can buy a new piece of land and draw water from the river to the house for the aquatic demons to live in.

　Lasse can't stop laughing at how well business is going.
　Thanks to the Kraken's group, Lasse's income has doubled.

Lord, I'm done working at the bar!

　And the Sirens, who had just returned from work, come underneath Lasse.
　The Siren uses her beautiful voice to work as a tavern diva.
　Her magical voice soothes the hearts of her customers and helps to calm down the sometimes violent menace.

　She was a good example of how even an aquatic and small demon could do the job.

Ah, welcome home.

　Lasse offered the Kelpie's water, congratulating the Sirens.

"Thank you.

Did you notice anything unusual?

　Rise to ask about the events in town.
　For simple information, there is no need since Ketsey is there, but there is also the possibility of conversations in a place where Ketsey is not present or in a whisper that they cannot hear.
　That's why Lasse valued talking to the demons directly.



"Yes, the lizardmen have asked for it.

"Heh, really? ...... is a lizardman!

　I'm surprised by the statement.

Did you get it?

　But the Sirens shook their heads at Rise's question.

No, it's up to you to decide. I said I'd ask their permission before answering any of their requests.

Well, that's right.

　The unexpected events make Lasse break out in a cold sweat.

"Well, let's see.

　It was the beginning of a new ruckus.