The dwarf village has changed, and it was given the new name of Golden Land, Drauphnir
There were knights who moved to the golden land, but also many soldiers and humans migrated there. The miner who boasts their strength has come to dig the ore that never ends no matter how much one digs. A prostitute who target rich miners and craftsmen. The farmer who was brought in to grow dwarf potatoes. A carpenter who builds houses for residents and inns where the Kiryu stay. Furthermore, lots of people were selected from Philip’s territory and brought there.
「Man, I didn’t know what would happen at first, but this is a wonderful piece of land!」
It was a renovated establishment built on the site where the dwarves used to frequent a tavern, a place too small for humans as they were sized for dwarves, where cheerful merchants were hosting guests.
They were all people who registered with the great merchant association of the capital. Following Philip’s request, they mgirated here to establish a shop, and among them were sons of the head of the merchant guild. Because it’s a direct request from the great lord, failure wasn’t allowed, and all the merchant guilds sent out capable people with immense distress.
However, when they opened it, it was a mountain of treasure. It truly is the gold capital. The treasures the dwarves were hiding suddenly sprang forth. The mines are endless and wonderful, but the skill of the dwarven women artisans who process them were also superb. If gold falsl to their hands, the value skyrocketws.
The dwarf potatoes are also good. What was once called stone potato feels like a lie, now it’s hailed as the gold potato. The sweet potatoes were introduced at the victory party spread among the northern lands as Anastasia’s favorite, which resulted in a surge seeking the golden potatoes. But they discovered that the golden potatoes cannot grow well, nor retain their flavor unless they were cultivated in this warm underground location, a rare item only produced in limited quantities…Their value skyrockets.
Then, the hot springs. The enchanting hot springs the dwarves were trying to hide were finally discovered by the dragons. Although the construction is proceeding at a rapid pace, inquiries about when the hot spring inn were already flooding in. It’s already settled among the merchants that the Kiryu who visits this land will like the gold crafts and the gold potatoes made by the dwarves and will spend a lot of money They’re calling for support from the head office and steadily proceed with their preparations. There were no oversights.
「Of course. It’s a territory Alec obtained, and Adon-sama’s managing」
The merchants are entertaining the Zatsuryu soldiers. It’s rare for the Kiryu knights to meet the merchants directly. The knights are executives managing the territory and are high earners. Occupying a mansion, hiring servants, and enjoying the company of dwarven women. They will not share drinks with the merchants.
The Zatsuryu subordinates appear in various parts of the town, carrying out various chores. Especially in this place undergoing admirable reforms, they’re getting closer to the merchants to advance their business as a unified effort of the government and private. Communicating while drinking is necessary to smooth out the progress.
「Adon-sama’s name is well known. But Alec, the one who defeated the dwarfen chief must be a wonderful man」
「Hmm. He seems to be indeed just the case. He’s quite strong. You almost won’t believe how strong he is」
Receiving the alcohol poured by the merchant, the soldier’s mouth loosened up.
「The other knights…Those are Kiryu. They’re different from us, Zatsuryu, The nobles reached out for the weapons made by the dwarves, the ones that appeared on the battlefield. Then, he lifts the lump of metal larger than his height and smashed it!!!」
The soldier waves his right hand. They speak with pride, and their tone is filled with passion, as if it were their story.
「And using that weapon, the terrifying golden human figure was blown away! The enemy managed to fix itself and try to counter, but he just easily dodged it and blew it away again! The golden thing flies helplessly」
「Alec-sama is amazing」
「He’s the star of us, Zatsuryu!」
The soldiers held their cups and shout.
They deeply respect Alec, the same Zatsuryu as them. The Kiryu habitually acted arrogant and issued commands, were powerless and resulted in casualties while facing the terrifying divine iron weapon, and yet, he achieved such success that he earned the first rank in merits.
Even though the Grand Lord, Philip himself had participated, the Zatsuryu achieved the greatest achievement which overshadowed the Grand Lord, who is a Kiryu. What else it is but a great achievement.
「To Alec-sama’s victory!」
「To the glorious future of the Golden Land!!」
「To the eternal glory of the kingdom!!」
「「「Cheers!!」」」
They eat, drink, tangle and make a fuss. They were feeling great because the merchants treated them.
They went beyond their usual selves and enjoyed by letting loose.
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「What’s with you drunkards?!」
「Yes, we have no excuse」
Coming back from the bar. Adon found the heavily drunk soldiers. Adon makes a bitter face as they struggle to perform a salute, losing their sense of front and back.
「You drank too much. Just how much did you drink? I’m amazed」
「I’m very shorry!!」
「Enough, shut it. Close your mouths, you’re too loud」
The Zatsuryu are strong against poisons. And they’re strong against alcohol too. With regular alcohol, they won’t get drunk no matter how much they drink. It’s less about the alcohol and more about getting drunk on the atmosphere.
「Oh~. A drunk~」
Mira comes out from a neighboring building as they were making some noise. She went outside to practice. Seeing Mira, the soldiers rushed in.
「Oooh ~ Mira ~」
「Our beloved sister!」
「Good job! Good job!」
「W-Woah! Onii-san! Stop that, geez!」
The older Zatsuryu brothers rushed over to Mira, their cute little sister, looking chaotic.
「The guy you have is amazing! I knew you can do it!」
「Mira’s man is the number one in the kingdom!」
「Even Father fell for him quickly, it’s amazing!」
「You all! I can hear you!!」
「Oh shit」
The drunk man, who let his words slip even though his father, Adon, was right next to him, hurriedly covered his mouth. But it was already late.
「You stupid kid! Come to the training grounds! I’m going to beat you to shape! Mira, come with me!」
「Okay~」 Onii-san, want to go at it? If you don’t hurry, Papa will punish you~」
The Zatsuryu who failed due to the alcohol were led to the training grounds with pale faces.