Act 2: Chapter 14: Exploring 《Mithril's Cane》

Act 2: Chapter 14: Exploring 《Mithril's Cane》

After receiving the pass, we were guided by Gannet for a tour around 《Mithril’s Cane》.

The floor was covered with thick carpet, and the wall was decorated with elegant drawings. The items that were encapsulated into cases look completely like works of art.

Different from all stores that we visited so far, this place was obviously dominated by silent, researcher-like people.

Though they obviously nodded toward Gannet upon seeing us, they didn’t seem to mind Pomera and I who were clearly out of place.

Maybe because Philia was really shocked hearing receptionist say, 『How can we give a pass to this underage kid.』, she became more obedient than usual.

「... Philia is a good child.」

「Thanks Philia, that helped me a lot. Sorry for doubting whether you can act obediently or not...」

I thanked Philia and patted her head.

She shut her eyes, seemingly enjoying it.

「Ehehehe, Phili, got praised by Kanata.」

Judging from the receptionist’s reaction, leaving Philia behind might have been the better option, but honestly, it was nerve wracking since who knows what she was going to do once she starts throwing a tantrum.

Since Pomera had never seen 《Adamant Ore》 before, even if I lend her the 《Akashic Record》 in case that they didn’t have the thing I was looking for, she might not be able to find the item that could be used as its substitute.

On the other hand, the situation in which Pomera was left behind to take care of Philia while Gannet took me on a tour wasn’t an option either.

I mean, the whole reason we got the pass was because Gannet wanted to get on the good side of Pomera after all.

Though the second option was possible, I don’t think it was a good idea.

... In addition, leaving Philia behind with a complete stranger was not an option either.

The girl herself was a completely innocent child, but it didn’t mean that she wouldn’t summon the Progenitor Dragon out of nowhere once she threw a tantrum.

When I was in the middle of praising Philia, Pomera was talking about various things with Gannet.

Pomera kept sending a glance towards me as if asking me to save her while she did her best in replying to Gannet.

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The one Gannet wanted to talk to was Pomera. He might regard me as a nuisance if I entered their conversation by force. Offending a big shot like him was the last thing I wanted to do even if his level was far below mine.

「Oh is it, leave it to us. Here at 《Mithril’s Cane》, we are confident in our collection of ore. Anyhow, the quality and the quantity of mage in our place is said to be comparable to royal palace after all.」

Gannet spoke with a proud look on his face.

We followed Gannet from behind and climbed up the stairs and then entered a certain room on the third floor.

「Normally, only those who have possessed a pass for more than a decade can enter this room but... let’s use my authority to give special permission to Pomera-dono and co.」

There were numerous glass cases inside the room, and in each glass case was a sample of many ores.

The colorful ores that were lined up aesthetically was truly a wonderful spectacle.

「W-Wooow..!」

Philia couldn’t hide her admiration, and then, she closed her mouth in a hurry.

「Right? We arranged it to make it a sight for sore eyes. If you find one that you like, I’ll make it as a present in the form of a necklace.」

Gannet lowered his line of sight as he spoke, looking at Philia.

「Really?」

Philia’s eyes were sparkling upon hearing that.

At that moment, I could feel the color drain from my face.

The ores in this place were sold for at least a million gold at minimum.

As expected, I couldn’t allow myself to have that much debt toward Gannet.

「Y-You can’t trouble Gannet-san like that, Philia-chan. Please be patient for now, okay?」

「... I see. If Kanata says so, Philia will be a good girl.」

「Let’s come again to buy one for you once we save enough money...」

「YAAAY, KANATA GOING TO GIVE PHILIA A PRESENT!!」

Philia was making merry, flapping her arms around happily upon hearing my remark, and then, she suddenly blocked her mouth with her hands the moment she noticed that she was getting too excited.

「Hohoho, we don’t mind a slightly louder voice here. This is a soundproofed room after all.」