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Terms of Partnership

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It was quite a sudden development. It had not been long since I started selling potions.

…Which likely means they evaluate me that highly. Still, forming a connection with the Adventurer Guild is an opportunity I cannot hope for more. My domain remains untouched and still has an abundance of resources. Just by entering the forest, materials can be gathered in large quantities. If adventurers help with harvesting, it surely brings in a lot of funds.

“This is a welcome proposal. Let’s proceed with the intent to accept it.” (Elt)

“Your decision is quick, nya.” (Naru)

“I had thought it would be good if things turned out that way eventually… The proposal came sooner than I expected, but there’s no reason to reject it. I want to begin building the territory with a long-term vision.” (Elt)

“To think you had thought that far ahead… Elt-sama is wiser and thinks more deeply than most adults.” (Anaria)

Anaria looked at me with eyes full of admiration.

Well… if I add up my past life, I likely have the most life experience among everyone here. That is exactly why I can make decisions. From what Naru and Anaria have said so far, the Adventurer Guild is a trustworthy partner. If we form an alliance under favorable conditions for both sides, the benefits are great. Even if it fails, the only losses are money or time, which I can recover using my plant magic.

“Besides, we have a trump card on our side… fufufu.” (Elt)

“Besides your plant magic, nya?” (Naru)

“Yes, the one I mentioned earlier, Stella. I’ll have her handle matters related to the Adventurer Guild. As an S-Rank adventurer, she should do well.” (Elt)

“I see…! That is a wonderful idea!” (Anaria)

“That’s true, nya… She’s famous enough that even I would like to shake her hand. They won’t treat her carelessly, nya.” (Naru)

Good, so it really is the right choice.
Recently, Stella has been spending all her time on land cultivation. It is time for her to take the spotlight again.

 

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After that, we returned to the domain without any issues. The setting sun was disappearing behind the mountains, and stars and the moon had begun to shine in the sky. As we entered the territory, voices of surprise rose from among the immigrants. Apparently, the houses were larger than expected. This was especially true among the adventurers, and the reception was quite favorable.

“Whoa… so these trees are actually livable houses? Nice, they’re about twice as big as the place I rented in Zanzas.” (Adventurer)

“I thought it would be just a tiny shack, but this is surprisingly impressive. Still, to think all of this was done using magic…” (Adventurer)

Passing through the section where the Nyaff tribe lived, we arrived at the newly designated area for immigrants. I had built about 20 [Large Tree House]s, but it clearly was not enough.

For now, I would have to keep casting [Large Tree House] and keep making houses. The Adventurer Guild matter could wait.

“All right… please stand back a little.” (Elt)

It took a few minutes for a [Large Tree House] to fully form. I still needed to create 30 more. I had to finish before night fell completely. After that, I continued casting [Large Tree House], steadily increasing the number of homes.

“No, no way… Can someone really cast that much magic consecutively?!” (Adventurer)

“For someone the lord’s age, even casting it a few times would be the limit…” (Adventurer)

“Haha… I see. With this level of mana, it makes sense that he was entrusted with a domain.” (Adventurer)

“…Ah, the youngest domain lord in the kingdom. Now I understand how that came to be.” (Adventurer)

I have only increased my mana after coming here… but there is no need to say that out loud.
Letting them believe a favorable misunderstanding is part of good reputation. In truth, my mana has already far surpassed the average of nobles my age. If there are rumors that I have abnormal mana, it only works to my benefit.

In this way, I finished building homes for the immigrants. When I was done, everyone wore stunned expressions. Still, I was relieved that no one would have to sleep outside.

 

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While I was busy making houses, it had become completely night.

Hmm… I would leave the matter with the Adventurer Guild for tomorrow. There is no overtime in my territory. It was a rule I had decided myself. Though Naru, slyly enough, seems to have already gone to meet Stella.

The next morning, Naru, Anaria, and Stella gathered at my house. This was to discuss the partnership with the Adventurer Guild.

“Fueeh… The Adventurer Guild, huh…” (Stella)

“Yes. They wrote in a very secure letter, so they must consider this important. There were several terms written in the letter—” (Elt)

First, what the Adventurer Guild requested from me was as follows:

• To supply potions exclusively to Zanzas at a set price.

After checking with Naru and Anaria, the price was deemed fair. There would be no issue accepting this.

• To produce and supply status ailment recovery potions requested by the Adventurer Guild.

Apparently, the deeper the layers of the Zanzas Dungeon went, the more monsters there were that inflicted status ailments.

“Fyeee… From the third layer down, antidote potions are essential. At least, if things haven’t changed…” (Stella)

In particular, a large quantity of poison-healing potions was needed. If they ran out, adventurers could not even challenge the dungeon. So, they were asking for specific types to be made in required quantities.

As for what the Adventurer Guild was offering in return, there were two things:

• They would create the fastest round-trip transport system for potion delivery, with all costs covered by the Adventurer Guild.

“To respond to monster attacks, the Adventurer Guild has mobility, nya. Things like specially fast horses and magic items, nya.” (Naru)

“I see. If a monster attacks, they need to reach the scene quickly. But is it okay for them to use those for me?” (Elt)

“All Adventurer Guild branches keep enough transportation capacity in reserve, nya. And if they get wiped out by monsters due to a lack of potions, then fast arrival would mean nothing, nya.” (Naru)

Somehow, I imagine a hunter quickly taking out a dangerous beast. But if that is the case, I gladly use their transport power. This greatly shortens the cycle from potion creation to monetization. That means I can get a lot more things done faster on my side as well.

Finally, the Adventurer Guild made one more proposal:

• They would ask nearby Adventurer Guild branches to refer the personnel I needed.

Good… I clench a fist in my heart. This is the very condition I hope for. Money accumulates rapidly. Still, that alone is not enough. Without people, true development is not possible. I still have no doctors or blacksmiths. Those who should be in every town are still missing from my domain. If this can be resolved, it is a huge help.

The three of them looked over the conditions, and nothing seemed out of place.

“…All right, let’s accept under these terms. Stella, I have a job I’d like you to handle—” (Elt)

“If it’s something I can do… I’ll do anything.” (Stella)

Hm? Did she just say anything?

“It’s nothing difficult. I just want you to show your face once at the Zanzas Adventurer Guild.” (Elt)

 

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