Chapter 20: Land Acquisition
The purchase of land at the Commercial Guild went smoothly, contrary to my expectations.
I never imagined that I would suddenly obtain land of my own.
However, it seems that the land is in a considerably desolate state, so I plan to collaborate with Sui and develop it.
Also, since I have no experience with development up until now, I'm a bit anxious about not knowing how to proceed in the first place.
After completing the contract at the Commercial Guild, as I was about to leave, Sui said to me,
"Franz-sama is an alchemist, right? Isn't that convenient? Let's cultivate this desolate land with the power of a great alchemist. You can do it if you try!"
"Don't raise me up so much! I have no experience, after all."
"None at all?"
"No, I don't. Besides, I was raised in the city, so I have no connection to rural or frontier lands. But I also don't want to lose to Gratias, who banished me."
"That's right. Let's make you, Franz-sama, create a kingdom and make the hero party and adventurer guild regret it! First, let's go to the land that Franz-sama wants to see."
"Yeah, I also want to see it soon. Shall we go now?"
"Yes!"
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It was said that there are many powerful monsters on the way to the land, and that's also one of the reasons why it's unpopular.
As expected, monsters appeared.
"Those are monsters."
"That's a Jaggerman. It's a beast-type monster. I'll let Franz-sama know, but I can't transform into a dragon's form."
"Oh, really?"
I didn't know that.
Well, even if I fight as an alchemist, there must be a reason why Sui can't transform into a dragon form.
Perhaps she prefers her beautiful girl form or something.
"I lost to Franz-sama's human form. When a dragon loses, it becomes controlled by the winner. I become a human form under the control of a human. That's why I can't become a dragon anymore. My combat ability has decreased somewhat. It's not a problem if it's just defeating normal monsters, though."
"Understood. I'll handle this. Sui, stay back!"
"Yes!"
I see. Sui became a human form because she lost to me.
Well, I think I can handle it on my own.
There are ten Jaggermen.
They're breathing heavily and leaping towards me.
Here they come!
It seems they don't know that I defeated Sui the dragon. Well, it's only natural, right?
Gaaoooo!
"You're here, Jaggerman! Iron Wall!"
I created a wall with alchemical defense magic and defended against their attacks.
Gyaan!
Seemingly surprised, the Jaggerman collided with the wall and rolled onto the ground.