I brought Lisia-chan to the Imperial Capital Carter, located in the Maducas Empire.
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Imperial Capital Carter
→ A city situated in the heart of the Maducas Empire. It is particularly known for its advanced magic tool technology, with empire-produced magic tools being traded at high prices.
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The city is surrounded by towering walls, and there are no guards at the entrance.
“I wonder how they manage entry and exit?”
“They use magic tools for that. Look over there.”
Hermes pointed towards a console in front of an automatic door. When a thin plate was inserted into it, the door opened. As someone entered, the door closed behind them.
Even in this other world, they have automatic doors.
“What about that plate?”
“That’s a card key, a type of magic tool. You can’t enter without it.”
I see.
“Do you have a card key, Lisia-chan?”
“Yes! I have the card key I got from the OTK Trading Company right here!”
Lisia-chan dug into her pouch.
“Ah, um… the card key… it’s not here.”
“You left it behind?”
That’s when I noticed Lisia-chan’s shabby pouch…
“The bottom is open.”
“What!? Oh no! It really is!”
Tears welled up in Lisia-chan’s eyes.
“Where could I have dropped it… Without it, I can’t get in…”
I thought about asking the people inside for a new key, but then I wondered how that would work.
Oh, Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet), enlighten me.
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How to Enter the Imperial Capital Carter
→ Use the skill [Hacking].
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Hacking
→ A derived skill. It allows for the analysis and modification of spells using Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet).
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It seems that using this hacking power could allow us to get inside.
First, I took a photo of the magic tool. Then, I held my smartphone, activated with Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet), over the console.
Clank!
“It’s open!”
“「Whaaaaaat!?」”
Lisia-chan and Hermes looked at me in shock.
“H-How did you do that?!”
I used the divine skill called Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet). But of course, I couldn’t say that.
“There’s a spell called Unlock. Maybe I used that?”
“I-I see! To think you could unlock even the Empire’s high-performance magic tool doors, you’re amazing!”
They looked at me with sparkling eyes. Is this considered trespassing?
Well, we did get permission to enter, so it’s not trespassing, definitely not.
“Let’s go inside.”
Once we entered, I was immediately struck by how tall all the buildings were. They were built quite densely, as if the land was limited, causing the structures to stretch upward.
The roads were beautifully paved with bricks. It was nothing like the Western fantasy-style city of Geita Niiga’s royal capital.
Before long, we arrived at the OTK Trading Company’s headquarters. Compared to the other buildings, it had a significantly larger area, spreading wide rather than tall. They must be quite prosperous.
“Who are we supposed to meet here?”
“We’re supposed to meet the guild master, Show Ida.”
“Show Ida… what an unusual name.”
The name “Ida” especially stood out as odd. It didn’t sound like a typical surname from this world.
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OTK Trading Company
→ A trading company founded by a hero (Japanese) summoned from another world. Using the cheat abilities granted upon reincarnation, he built a large trading company in a single generation.
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I see. So there really are summoned heroes in this world.
Well, if there’s a summoned Saint, it wouldn’t be strange for there to be heroes as well.
“So we’re meeting this Show person, huh? Got it. I’ll follow you.”
It’s dangerous to let a five-year-old go alone. Plus, she must be feeling lonely.
Lisia-chan’s face lit up with a bright smile. She must have been feeling a bit anxious after all; she is still just five years old.
As we entered the OTK Trading Company, we were met with chaos.
“Get more healing potions over here!”
“Do we still have any herbs in stock!?”
“Get the alchemist in the capital to make potions immediately!”
“They said they can’t because we don’t have the materials!”
Shouts and cries echoed everywhere. The staff of the trading company were running around frantically.
“It’s so hectic. Even though we have guests, there’s no one to greet us.”
Hermes sighed. I could sense that something must have happened.
“Um…”
Lisia-chan approached the receptionist.
“What is it? We’re busy, so please be quick!”
That was a bit rude.
“I’m sorry, but I have an appointment to meet the guild master. My name is Lisia D. Caster.”
“An appointment with the guild master?”
The receptionist was tapping away at what looked like a computer. Was it a magic tool? Perhaps it was managing schedules.
“I’m sorry, but the guild master is currently dealing with an urgent matter and cannot meet with you, Lady Lisia.”
“An urgent matter…”
It was probably related to the commotion around us. I see, so Lisia-chan won’t be able to meet the guild master until things settle down.
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Reason for OTK Trading Company’s Busyness
→ The Empire’s soldiers are engaged in battle with one of the Four Fiends, Kyuuki, and are injured. They urgently need to prepare a large number of potions.
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Kyuuki
→ One of the Four Fiends. A bull-like Evil God clad in poisonous quills. Its winds bring disease.
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I see. The soldiers encountered an Evil God and got injured. So they need to gather potions quickly to heal them.
“What should we do, Mika-rin? The OTK Trading Company seems really busy right now… Should we come back another day?”
Knowing that there are injured people and doing nothing feels a bit wrong.
It seems they need a large quantity of potions. Summoning Seiran from the box would definitely cause a stir.
Her water has healing properties comparable to an elixir, but it would attract too much attention.
But it doesn’t have to be Seiran’s water. Any potions would suffice.
I took out my smartphone and sent a message.
“What are you doing, Mika?”
“I’m having my familiars gather potion ingredients.”
It turns out that potions require herbs and water. It’s that simple.
I instructed my Vegetable Familiars to fetch herbs and water, and to put them in the box.
“Box.”
A black box appeared before me.
“Now, let’s use the potion-making magic.”
I cast the non-attribute magic, [Alchemy], transforming the herbs and water in the box into potions.
“Um…”
I spoke to the receptionist.
“Do you need potions? I have plenty.”
“Wait, you have some!? Please, sell them to us!”
Honestly, I don’t need the local currency. What I want are KP.
But if it helps Lisia-chan with her territory management funds, that’s fine too.
“Well then, do you have barrels?”
“Huh? B-barrels…? Yes, we do, but…”
“Then bring all you have.”
“Y-Yes…?”
Confused, the receptionist brought over a single barrel.
“Box, open.”
From the black box…
Splash! A torrent of green liquid gushed forth like a waterfall.
Whoa, that’s a bit excessive…?
“I’ve never seen so many healing potions before!”
Lisia-chan and the receptionist gasped in astonishment.
“Hey! We need more barrels! Hurry up!” Hermes shouted.
The surrounding staff hurriedly brought in a large number of barrels.
In total, there were… 1,000 barrels. My potions filled each of those barrels to the brim.
Even then, it seemed there was still plenty of potions left in the box.
“Thank you for preparing such a large quantity of potions!”
The receptionist bowed deeply to me.
“Make sure to thank the Dead End Territory’s Lisia D. Caster for this. I’m just her escort.”
I let Lisia-chan take the credit. This is better for us, especially since we have negotiations with the trading company ahead.
If I build up some goodwill, it might make our negotiations more favorable.
“Thank you, Lady Lisia! You’ve saved us!”
The receptionist bowed repeatedly to Lisia-chan. She looked at me and bowed deeply as well.
“Thank you, Mika-rin!”
“Oh, it was nothing.”
…But an Evil God is rampaging, huh? Kyuuki, one of the Four Fiends…
This could be a serious problem if we leave it alone…
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