Chapter 179 – Clan Formation (1)

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“Why do you want a baby… So much?”

Lenny looked up at me upset, but she didn’t answer the question. He just hugged my arm tightly as if he was anxious.

“…Sorry…I’m selfish…”

Lenny’s voice subsided, so I couldn’t talk about it any longer.

Well. This is true It’s hard to ask for anything more. After all, the lie I told was the beginning of a misunderstanding. I took it lightly because I thought it was bluffing in bed, but it was a pretty serious topic for Lenny.

But why does Lenny want a baby so much?

Of course, it’s not that I don’t think that someday… But Lenny was a little impatient. He was taken aback when I told her about the pregnancy at the inn before, but even then, he didn’t seem too obsessed with it. I just said that I want to give birth someday.

But since when? Lenny showed such an anxious side…

Okay.

When I had sex with Rebecca and did n’t see her face her for days.

I was so anxious then, and then the next time I made a fuss about getting Yuri pregnant…

That night Lenny looked quite different from usual. It’s like she’s trying to rape me. Of course, that didn’t happen, but anyway, that intention was clearly visible.

“… ! “

Could it be that the “Separation anxiety” Was lifted not because I fucked him, but because he thought he was pregnant?!

But why?

The question still remains unanswered. Why is pregnancy so important?

I changed my stance a bit and thought about it. What if I were in Lenny’s shoes?

Lenny has to share his divine power his, so he has relationships with other men…

“Ugh.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

“No..”

I inadvertently grabbed Lenny’s hand his. It’s terrifying to think about. Imaginary NTR, I don’t know why I’m doing this.

Anyway again.

What if a man who is more than a lover should have a relationship with other women for some reason? It’s terrible. And if he did, he would give the baby? And what if there really wasn’t any?

“…”

I’m sorry in many ways. This, this is true. I feel like I did something wrong. Anyway, Lenny was obsessed at first, and obsessed with the baby…

Is Lenny hoping for some kind of proof? Evidence of a reciprocal relationship.

But with what…

“Are you done talking?”

“Yes? Oh, yes.”

Yuri, who must have noticed that there were no more words, came closer to Ariel again. Lenny is still holding my arm and just staring at the floor.

Yuri looked at her and frowned at her a little, but she didn’t say much. Come to think of it, I also feel sorry for Yuri. It’s not that I’m not conscious. He almost always acts around Lenny, so he must be disappointed too.

Ugh. Her head her hurts My head hurts in many ways!

“What are you going to do now?”

“Chaff,”

“Chaff?”

“Oh, no. Nothing.”

Shall we marry? The words almost came out of my mouth. It’s a marriage Of course good. But what about marriage when you have no home, no car, and no job?

Yuri said in a pathetic tone.

“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but what are you going to do next? Saying that you have to become a guild magnate or be able to escape from the influence of the royal castle is too unrealistic. I still have a hard time understanding the… Goddess mission. So what are you going to do right now?”

“Well…”

It was just like that. The mission of the goddess is also a mission, but the sound of becoming a big enough to ignore the influence of the king felt like a big goal to me. It would be nice to live in moderation and work as an adventurer, but it was unknown how long I could continue this life as long as I had received a quest called the mission of the goddess.

“How about forming a clan?”

Said Ariel.

“A clan?”

“Okay. Clan.”

I glanced at Yuri’s eyes. Normally, Yuri should have said something here, but judging from how quiet she was, it felt like the two of them had already finished talking.

“Please explain.”

Ariel spoke in a calm tone.

“If you find yourself in a position where you have to reject the request of the capital, it would be better to join a clan. Once she is registered with the clan, she may have to fulfill the guild’s requests, but she will be able to receive the guild’s protection just as much. Guilds rarely protect individuals, but they do intervene if they belong to a clan. Of course, depending on how big the clan’s influence is, the degree of intervention is different.”

“Okay? Why?”

“Because it helps the guild.”

Ariel was so lucky. This elf has a habit of saying things first.

“There is a big difference in achievement rate between entrusting a quest to an individual adventurer and entrusting it to a clan. Although the guild itself has a rating system, it does not verify individual responsibility or ability. However, if you are a member of a clan, the strainer goes through two stages. There is probably a big difference in reliability. So, there are cases where clans and guilds intervene to cover up minor crimes by famous clan members. It’s not that desirable.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

It’s a place where people live, so everything that happens is the same. I feel like I saw a shadow that I didn’t see in the novel.

“Anyway, once you create a clan, it will be easy to claim your rights, whether against the guild or against the state. For example, some stabilized areas inside dungeons may be occupied by clans. Although, of course, it is a story of a large clan.”

“Uh…”

For a moment. Are you occupying? It reminds me of the days when I used to play online games. Could it be that they act like territories when you go inside? Helicopterization here too?

“Then, is there such a thing as hunting ground control?”

“Control. What is it?”

“Well. So, when monsters are newly born, they take the authority to kill them first…”

“What is that… Hmm.”

Is there such a concept here yet? Should I have loosened up a bit and explained? But Ariel soon gave an answer.

“I see what you mean. You are talking about monopolizing the right to hunt in that area, like the forest in a noble estate.”

“Right. What is it. There are also rumors that firewood is not properly picked up in the forest of nobles.”

“Not so.”

Ariel continued her explanation.

“I don’t know if you already know this, but it is difficult to predict changes in the dungeon environment. It’s hard to control a place where you don’t know how it will change. Occupying space for a clan is more like a concept of creating a supply source than securing a hunting ground.”

“Okay?”

“Because you can’t constantly control hunting in the dungeon’s ever-changing environment. All that the occupying clan gains is priority for supplies and takes a fee for supplies from individual adventurers. It doesn’t sound like much in words, but the benefits are significant.”

Right. It’s not a hunting ground control, it’s a hunting ground store.

But Ariel’s words had a strange corner. Just listening, I think joining a clan would be beneficial.

“Then isn’t it always good to join a famous clan? Why did you ask to form a clan?”

Ariel looked at me blankly.

“Didn’t you say you had to hide your identity? Wouldn’t it be better if fewer people knew about the awakening?”

“…”

You idiot! I averted the women’s eyes.

Anyway, we’re a clan. It’s definitely not a bad story.

“But I think there are too few people.”

There are three people who can be considered regular members: me, Lenny, and Yuri. The only potential members here are Ariel and Rebecca. The holy sword isn’t a person, it’s a guy who carries it. Rebecca has her own butler job. Ariel… I don’t know. Are wizards who can’t use magic useful?

“I can’t say that there must be a lot of people. The important thing is your contribution to the guild.”

Ariel now began to speak in a teaching manner.

“Even though your ability is quite ambiguous to use in battle, the fact that you can amplify other people’s abilities several times doesn’t disappear anywhere. Besides, you have the ability of an Awakener that is incomparable to any artifact. Looking at this party alone, we can do what dozens of middle-aged adventurers can do.”

“…”

Instead of not being able to use magic, he is good at talking. For some reason, I feel a surge of confidence. In fact, isn’t this guy really capable of a buffer? Not me?

“Wow. Are we that good?”

Joyful glass. Somehow shrugging my shoulders, I think I fed too much mulberry.

“The problem is that the equipment is poor and there is too little knowledge compared to the ability. If that downside can be offset, yes.”

“…”

Go out well and hit the candle Anyway, it’s a lot better than I thought.

“Then we have nothing to lose. Can you make it right now?”

“Well…”

At my question, Ariel gave a slightly subtle look.

“I can provide the Clan House. I wonder if any other requirements will be met. For details, it would be best to ask the person in charge at the reception desk.”

At Ariel’s words, Yuri turned bright.

“Clan House? So, will the mansion be ours now?”

“Hey, that’s too much…”

“It is an empty space anyway. Can’t you just answer like this? Write as much as you like.”

“Wow… That’s hot!”

We went back to the guild while looking at Yuri, who was giggling so much that it felt like he was overdoing it.

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“You want to start a clan?”

Rize made a slightly perplexed expression.