Chapter 71.1

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I felt sorry for the adventurers that were forcibly dragged by that stupid nobleman but their expedition was actually a good thing for me. Putting aside the fact that they could actually do it or not, they were still a group of people who were trying to conquer the dungeon. 

My house would have less risk of getting invaded thanks to their effort. However, if any of the adventurers were to die, it’d be a problem. If the number of people who could accept my subjugation request decreased, I’d be the one who would suffer the loss. 

I could only pray they would all be coming back safe and sound. Also if possible, it’d be great if they could hunt a lot of monsters while they were at it. 

After I finished with lunch, I went on to create paruna detoxifying potions and dual potion (medium) since I was starting to run out of stockpile for those potions. 

『Individual Name: Keigo Okuda has acquired Alchemy level 5.』

Which reminded me, I hadn’t appraised the new plants I had found in the forest the other day. It was a risky thing to do but there was the possibility that those plants could be used to make something new with my alchemy skill. I didn’t want to eat the poisonous one but if I had to then…

17:00

While I was thinking of appraising the new plants, I saw that stupid nobleman along with the other adventurers came running here as fast as I could from the direction of the forest. 

“○▽◆～×○!!!”

I can’t understand what you’re talking about!!

I thought to myself but then I realized that the stupid nobleman that was being carried by an adventurer was in the process of being petrified at great speed. The sound of his skin crackling into stone could be heard.

Flustered, I made that stupid nobleman drank the paruna detoxifying potion and let him sleep in my blacksmith workshop. In addition, there were many other adventurers who were in the middle of being petrified too. Some were burned and others were poisoned. I gave them dual potion (medium) and also paruna detoxifying potions to drink and let them sleep in the blacksmith workshop too. 

When I compared the number of adventurers here with the number of adventurers I had seen before, it seemed there weren’t any casualties. Everyone was safe. However, I didn’t see any sign of that stupid nobleman’s horse. 

I really can’t care less but remember to pay me properly after this, okay?

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That stupid nobleman and the adventurers slept through the night until they finally recovered enough the next day. 

Good grief. These guys, just what are you guys doing?

“×○～▽◆”

Probably, the adventurers were thanking me from the bottom of their heart. I could tell from looking at their expressions. 

“It’s fine. It’s no problem at all.”

I said while waving my hand. Hoping my gesture could convey my intention. That stupid nobleman had also recovered and woke up. I bowed repeatedly at him, acting timidly as I offered him some food for breakfast. 

This stupid, haughty nobleman. I really don’t care but the other adventurers around you are looking at you coldly, you know. You stupid nobleman. 

The adventurers paid me money to thank me. That stupid nobleman was still acting pompously, shouting something unintelligible that sounded like,”Melty! Melty!” as he returned.

That guy is really nothing but trouble. 

…….. Don’t ever come back again. Please don’t disturb my peaceful life. 

I thought to myself as I saw the nobleman’s retreating back. My thoughts were filled with venomous thoughts. 

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T/N: Whoa. Even after going through a near-death experience, this nobleman is still acting all haughty. There’s no helping this nobleman. Nothing. He’s just too stupid beyond helping

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