NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 74 - Episode 74: Successfully Resolved
Episode 74: Successfully Resolved
The toast was led by the tanned-skinned, busty beauty, Namba.
“Well then, if I may be so bold, let me lead the toast. I believe the Zaus Army’s progress is only getting stronger. So, let this guild thrive. We’ll continue to select and increase our personnel. With Stasa-san as our leader, let’s all work hard together. Here’s to a long and prosperous future! Cheers to everyone’s meeting!”
“Cheers!”
A splendid lead indeed.
With this, there should be no more worries. The Foreign Affairs Team is secure.
Well then, I guess I’ll make myself scarce soon.
If I, as their boss, were around, the girls wouldn’t be able to have their girl talk.
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“Huh? Zaus isn’t here. Stasa-san, do you know where he went?”
“It seems Zaus-sama has returned home.”
“Oh, that’s a shame. It’s my first time drinking alcohol. I must be a terrible companion.”
“Hahaha. I’m sure he just didn’t want to inconvenience us.”
At that moment, a delivery arrived at the guild.
It was a multitude of dishes piled high on a carriage.
“Oh my… What’s all this? Sweets that look delicious, and an abundance of alcohol and juice.”
Priestess Mishiri found a letter attached.
“Oh, it’s from Zaus-san—”
As she began to read, her lips curled into a smile.
“These are surplus sweets. It would be a waste to let them spoil, so please enjoy them together. …But! Hahaha. The food in the castle is eaten by the orcs. It would never spoil… Zaus-san, really…”
“Haha. Zaus is really something. What a great guy!”
“That’s right… Zaus always thinks of someone… He often says things like ‘mutual benefit’ or ‘I don’t care about you,’ but in reality, he’s a kind demon who worries about others. Even this time… He brought Namba-san with him because he couldn’t bear to see me and Stasa-chan tired. He’s truly a kind person…”
“Huh? Mishiri-san, could it be…?”
“Huh? Oh, n-no… Th-that’s… N-no… It’s nothing…”
“Ohhh. What’s different? Show me the face of a maiden in love.”
“Stop being mean!”
Stasa didn’t stay silent about this.
“Eh? Mishiri really? You too? For Zaus-sama!?”
“You too? Haha. Stasa, are you also smitten? Zaus is quite popular.”
“Hahaha. That’s true… You two are so cute.”
“Zaus… always stares at my chest.”
“Wha-?”
“He glances at it. Women notice when men do that kind of thing. If I tempted him, he might just fall for me.”
“What?! That’s sneaky!”
“S-sure! Th-that’s sneaky!!”
“Well, well. It’s all part of using your charms in love.”
“Ugh… H-have you ever liked a man, Namba-san?”
“Huh? …Of course. Hahaha. There’s definitely been some. Plenty, in fact. I have… uh… countless ones. Yes, there are so many. Of course, they all fell for me first! Haha!”
She’s a virgin.
Business has been her sole focus since birth. Money over love.
She has never felt romantic feelings towards anyone. Therefore, she has absolutely no understanding of others’ affections or love.
She only judges men based on the information she hears from her surroundings, such as “men are dangerous” or “men are lustful wolves.” This is what you might call being wise beyond her years. Also, among them, she is the oldest.
Mishiri is 15, Stasa is 16, and Namba is 17.
Let’s also add that this strange pride of being the oldest has contributed to her desire to put up a front.
“Well, well, any man can be won over by me. Yes, there’s no doubt.”
“Umm, that’s quite the confidence…”
“T-true, Namba-san does seem to have a lot of romantic experience! She’s tall and slender, with a big chest and a great figure… With that appearance, no man would ignore her…”
“Well, yeah. I’m a seasoned love master with a hundred battles under my belt.”
“Wow!”
“B-but you know, I’ve never competed with you two. There’s no benefit in competing with a business partner. It’s about forming the best teamwork by not fighting over one man. Let’s keep things peaceful. Besides, when it comes to a demon duke, he can have multiple wives. If there are several beloved wives, there’s no need to fight, right?”
“I see…”
Stasa had a serious expression.
“So… Namba-san, tell us about your love life!”
“Oh, I’m interested too. Namba-san, what kind of romantic experiences have you had? Do you have a boyfriend now? Please, tell us!”
“Huh? Uh… Well, it’s been alright. But hey, since Zaus brought us these sweets, why don’t we just enjoy them together?”
“Yeah, that sounds good.”
“Yes, indeed. That’s a good idea.”
“Hahaha. Let’s get along well. Hey, look at this! There are so many sweets! Puddings, cakes, fruit tarts. And so many types of fruit juice!”
While the two were captivated by the sweets, Namba breathed a sigh of relief.
The leader of the Foreign Affairs Team is Stasa.
She held her glass with dignity.
“So, let’s cooperate as the three of us to develop the Foreign Affairs Team! Mishiri, Namba-san, and everyone in the Namba Guild, let’s all work together to develop the Demon Duke’s territory! Cheers!”
“Cheers!”
“Now, let’s indulge in these sweets!!”
The compatibility between the three seemed to be good, despite Namba being a bit ostentatious. Perhaps she felt like an older sister to Stasa and Mishiri. Since the two also admired Namba as an older sister, the balance seemed good.
It was a fun night.
The next day, Namba was very active.
Stasa and Mishiri finished their work by 5:00 in the evening and felt relieved.
The fact that their hair was neatly arranged every day was evidence of their newfound leisure.
There was no waste in Namba’s work. She not only handled administrative tasks related to foreign affairs but also managed the health of the monsters.
“Alright. Lizamaru, Hapie, Gaonga. Today’s training is over. Rest your bodies until tomorrow afternoon!”
“We decline, Liz. We want to train more, Liz.”
“That’s right, Hapie. We want to become even stronger, Hapie.”
“Youngsters. I’m feeling great right now, Gao. Don’t stop me, Gao. You have no right to stop us, Gao.”
“Hmm. You want to resist? Fine. I’ll report that attitude to My Lord Zaus. You’ll see.”
“Grrr! You little brat! You have no right over me, Gao!”
“Yes, I do. My Lord Zaus and Minister Stasa have entrusted you with managing your health. Remember that my words are My Lord Zaus’s words.”
“N-nooo!”
“Ah… You’ll regret it, Liz! We’re counting on you, Liz. You’ll disappoint My Lord Zaus and Minister Stasa. Oh, the thought of My Lord Zaus’s sad face is heartbreaking. Of course, Minister Stasa will be saddened too. Oh, you’re such troublemakers.”
“A-alright, Liz! We’ll rest!”
“We’ll obey orders, Hapie!”
“T-that’s right, Gao! We won’t resist, Gao! We’ll just go home and sleep, Gao!”
“Hehehe. Obedience is the best.”
Thus, the issues with the Foreign Affairs Team were resolved.
Now, at that time.
Goblin Gobtaro came to Zaus.
“Zaus-sama, it’s an emergency gob! The Demon King’s army is attacking gob!”
Zaus went to the monitoring room to confirm the situation.
It was a place where images were sent remotely from hundreds of surveillance crystals.
The monitor showed a horned demon.
“It’s Kakgaridan… He’s still alive.”
There was a large flag displayed on the screen, and there was an unbelievable inscription on it.
“Coward, Gotaro. Don’t run away, coward. Fight me”
Kakgaridan laughed triumphantly as if he were convinced of victory.