Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

Translator: SFBaka

Editor: Thors Stone

Karina-san. Here are the magic tools you ordered yesterday. These magic tools are called hairdryers.

I took up one box and opened it to show them the contents. I also gave them a demo. Of course, both units were working perfectly. The magic stone batteries are included for free as an extra service.

Yes, thank you. Heres the payment.

She gave me a small leather pouch. There were four gold coins inside.

Yes, certainly.

After that, we headed out for the base. The carriage we took was pretty big, so it had no problems housing all of us. After about five minutes on the streets, the carriage finally stopped in front of a large four-story brick building.

Theres a big, wide-open square in front of the building, and there was a facility resembling a stable on the side of the said square, and it looked like it could house quite a few horses. There were already more than ten craftsmen standing around the building and discussing with one another. They were probably the other craftsmen commissioned to renovate this place. Silas-san sure works fast.

This is the property we talked about yesterday evening, Karina-san pointed out.

Its bigger than I expected.

Yes, its quite big indeed. A facility this huge is actually quite rare even in Gantz. Well then, lets have a look inside.

The seven of us then entered the building. Karina-san was in the lead and entered a room near the main entrance.

This is what a standard room looks like in this building.

The room measured four meters on each side, had two double bunk beds installed opposite each other, and a table and four chairs placed at the center. Hou, so there was already furniture available even though they looked used. I thought the rooms would actually be empty.

Turk-san checked the current state of the beds, tables, and chairs.

If all the furniture here is like these ones, then it would be enough to just fix them up a bit and repaint them, I think. Well have to replace the beddings though.

I see. Okay. Lets use whatever we can still use.

We then proceeded to check out the other rooms. Each room was roughly similar to the one we first saw. Turk-san seemed to be jotting down some notes on a memo of sorts. Maybe hes taking count.

This is the room used as the dining area.

The room was relatively large and housed four long tables. Each table could probably seat around thirty people.

We can also still use the tables and chairs here, Turk-san declared.

Well, since they were still in use until two months ago, there should be nothing that was already broken down.

We also checked out the kitchen and storage room. It looks like theres no problem.

This is the bathroom.

Oh! I nearly forgot the most important thing! Baths are extremely important yknow.

The large bath seemed like it could accommodate more than ten people, so it looks like theres no problem here either.

Is this a bath that can be heated up via magic stones? I asked. This is also an important point.

Lets see. The guild will shoulder renovating the bath area for you.

Oh, okay. No problem then. We have quite a substantial supply of magic stones anyway.

Is there a bath area exclusive for women? Sharon asked.

Right now, theres none. If its necessary, then shall I have the guild prepare one as well?

Everyone turned their gaze toward me. Man. That sure is some pressure.

Yeah, please. By all means.

Understood. Lets turn one of the vacant rooms into one then.

Thank you very much.

We went up to the 2nd and 3rd floors, but they looked mostly the same as the first. Lastly, we went to the 4th floor.

This floor was used by the executives of the Clan.

The size of the rooms was the same as the other floors, but only one double bunk bed was inside. So even executive-use rooms had double bunks?

This is the exclusive room of the Clan leader.

The rooms were twice the size of the others and had a desk, chairs, a long couch, and a large table. This was probably also used for meetings by the Clan executives.

Now weve finished checking all of the rooms. The guild will check all of the furnishings inside the rooms and refurbish them.

Thats great. By the way, there were twenty-eight rooms that could house four people each. In other words, the rooms will be able to accommodate a total of 112 people.

So how many of them should we work on? Turk-san asked to confirm.

Please work on all of the rooms.

Alan, isnt that too much? Its only going to be 63 people, so we wont even be able to fill up half the rooms, Elna pointed out.

It looks like Elna was keeping count as well.

Who knows. Maybe the number of members will increase in the future. Anyway, its better to have some leeway here.

After hearing my reason, it looks like the rest were somehow convinced. But in truth, I already know that well be filling up about 70 to 80% of the rooms. Oh well.

Um, Karina-san, can I ask you a general question? For example, if this place ends up housing about 100 or so adventurers, how many staff would be needed to take care of things like cooking, cleaning, laundry, and taking care of horses?

Youll need at least ten people. If you want, the Commerce Guild can introduce some competent staff to you.

Yeah, thatll help a lot. Well then, please introduce thirteen people for now.

Karina-san displayed a doubtful expression when she heard the number I proposed.

Understood. I will have the guild look for suitable people and bring them here. When shall they begin their employment? Karina-san asked.

When will the renovation be completed?

I cant say for sure yet, but its tentatively scheduled for twenty days or so, Karina-san answered.

Okay. Lets have them start after twenty days then.

Understood. By the way, the average daily wage should be about 100 Guineas per person.

Got it. Well be counting on you then.

Next is the furniture.

This is a rough estimate, but repairing all the furniture in each room will cost about 70,000 to 80,000 Guineas. Anyway, it shouldnt exceed a hundred thousand, Turk-san informed.

Understood. Please take care of it then. If possible, have the repairs finished after twenty days as well.

Alright. It probably wont take that long anyway. Well start work by tomorrow.

Turk-san then told me the location of his workshop in case there was something I needed to discuss with him later on.

With this, our inspection was over. The ladies told me they wanted to look around the place some more, and Karina-san and Turk-san left together.

This is amazing, Alan! So this will serve as our base from now on! Cleria gushed in excitement.

I didnt think it would be this large. Ria-sama, if I remember correctly, members call a Clan base as Home.

I see. So this is our Home

Oh, so they call it Home huh. So thatll make it Shining Stars Home then. Hm? What about the Clan name though? Do we have to think up something new for it?

No, Clans normally use the name of the leading party as their name as well. Thats why Shining Stars Home should be appropriate.

I see But doesnt that mean well have to introduce ourselves as Shining Star Clans Shining Star party? Isnt that redundant?

But thats just how it is. Its a longstanding custom. It cant be helped.

I see. Alright. If everyone else is doing it, then I guess theres no problem.

We ended up going over the first up to the fourth floor again by ourselves.

By the way, are we now considered the Clans executives? Sharon asked.

But of course, Elna asserted.

Okay then. That means well be living in the rooms here on the fourth floor.

Since there are a lot of vacant rooms, do you want to have a room to yourselves?

We dont mind sharing a room like before, Sharon said. Selena nodded in agreement.

Thats right. We dont mind sharing a room like always as well, Cleria followed up.

So Ill be the only one who has a room to myself huh.

Youre the leader Alan, so having a room for yourself is okay, Elna quipped.

Everyone then went ahead and chose their rooms.

If you have a particular piece of furniture or other things in mind, go ahead and tell me, okay. Ill try to get them for you.

I want something to store clothes in, Sharon answered.

Me too!

Yeah, alright. Okay, Sharon. Write down all the things you girls want on a piece of paper and hand it to me. Ill consult with Turk-san about them tomorrow.

Understood.

I also have some stuff I want to be made for the kitchen. Since well be living with a hundred people, theres a need for several stove magic tools for cooking meals.