Later, I called Domingo in and showed him the topographic map, explaining the details of the request more thoroughly. Anna had other official duties, so I handled things alone today.

“I see, I understand perfectly. By the way, where exactly is this place?”
“It’s here”

I showed him a simplified map of the entire kingdom and pointed to the location of the planned site.

“He~e, it’s pretty far west, huh? What’s the climate like?”
“I don’t know the details. But judging by the look of the forest, I think it’s relatively warm. Please ask the villagers nearby and decide for yourself.”
“Nearby village?”
“Ah. There’s a fishing village called Weissenhafen in this cove.”
“It’s quite a distance. Is the road from here?”
“Ah, that’s the plan.”
“I see. What are the monsters like?”
“It’s still to come, but we plan to figure it out ourselves.”
“I see. Got it. Then let’s come up with a few ideas first. So, was it the God of the wind?”
“Yes, and the Ice Goddess.”
“Oh? Two gods at the same time? That’s rare.”
“That’s the nature of such an oracle.”
“Ah. So that’s how it is, got it. I’ll think about it, so give me some time. We’re building it on top of this mountain, right?”
“That’s right. And–“
“The altar where the treasure is offered is underground, right?”
“Yes”
“Don’t worry. I get it. This underground temple is my first time, but I’ll design the best temple ever.”
“Alright, I’m counting on you.”
“Leave it to me”
“And so I officially submitted my request to Domingo.”

◆◇◆

A few days later, I visited the Adventurers’ Guild for the first time in a while. I needed to arrange for adventurers to eliminate the monsters inhabiting the area before clearing the path to the planned construction site.

Of course, since I’ve already been granted a place among the lowest ranks of the Ramslet royal family, I could mobilise the knights if I wanted to.

However, the truth is that the Royal Knights of Ramslett Kingdom are not exactly abundant in personnel, so honestly, I don’t want to move them around too much.

This is because even our most skilled knights suffered damage due to the invasions by the Kingdom of Xaus and the Centraren Kingdom. So, they are currently in the process of rebuilding at a rapid pace.

In short, the most skilled knights had been taken to guard the borders, and the only ones available for immediate action were the new recruits. However, I couldn’t just take these poorly trained recruits straight into an unexplored forest and throw them into actual combat against monsters.

That’s why I decided to ask adventurers for help.

And while nobles usually summon the guild’s representative, the reason I went out of my way to come here myself was, of course, to meet this person.

“Allen-boy, it’s been a while.”

While waiting in the reception room, master arrived.

“Long time no see, Master.”
“Or should I call you ‘Hero’?”
“Please stop. Well, I hope you also stop with the boy, too.”
“That’s impossible. Allen-boy is still just a kid for me.”
“Master…”

A mix of gratitude and a desire to graduate leaves me with an indescribable feeling.

“So? What do you want today?”
“Yes. Actually, I’d like to apply for subjugation of monsters.”
“Defeating monsters? Wouldn’t it be better to send out knights for that?”
“Well, it’s not that simple. This time it’s an untouched forest, so I’m thinking there might be quite a few monsters.”
“Then, Allen-boy should….. oh that’s not possible, right?.”
“That’s right.”
“Alright, got it. Where is it?”
“It’s Weissenhafen”
“Hmm? Where is it?”
“It’s here. It’s the fishing port around here.”

I said that and pointed to the location on the rough map.

“Oh. So people live in a place like this? But, why though?”
“I need to build a path through the forest.”
“In this place?”
“Yes. Various things happened which led to it being done there, no matter what”
“…..I see. Allen’s got his hands full, too.”
“Yes…..”

Saying that, master stared intently into my eyes and then grinned.

“Okay, I get it! I’ll prepare the best team for you.”
“Please!”

And so, after requesting master to arrange for adventurers, I left the Adventurers’ Guild.

◆◇◆

Two weeks later, I received word from master that the first group of members had gathered, so I came back to the Adventurers’ Guild.

“Master”
“Oh, Allen-boy, everyone’s here already.”
“Ok”

I came into the reception room with master. And what do you know! There, besides Jerad senpai, were Botts senpai, Angus senpai, and Benjamin senpai—the very same group that used to drink all day long back when I was active as an adventurer.

Of course, they’re not just a bunch of drunkards— they’re all top-tier C-rank adventurers. They once handled an important job, protecting supplies from bandits on their way from the royal capital of the Centraren Kingdom
to a small village called Yersdorf. I even accompanied them on that mission. So I’ve seen with my own eyes and fully understand that Jerad senpai and the others are truly skilled.

“Jerad-senpai? And Botts-senpai, Angus-senpai, and Benjamin-senpai too! Long time no see.”
“Oh, Allen-boy, Long time no see.”
“It’s been a while.”
“Thanks for the job, little client!”
“Likewise, I look forward to working with you.”

I shake hands with Jerad-senpai. Naturally, I don’t smell any alcohol.

“Then, we’re going ahead. Allen-boy will come later, right?”
“Yes. Probably in about a month.”
“I see. Then we’ll see you then.”
“Yes”

And so I saw off Jerad senpai and the others.

Author’s Note:-

※The trip to Yersdorf was between chapters 26 and 27 of the web version. If you’re interested, please check out Volume 1 of the book version or Volume 3 of the comic version.