I Have Tamed a Spider Monster - Chapter 170 (Patreon)

Summons From the Marquis
A few days after getting the okay sign from Alizée for the update on my leather armor, a messenger from the Marquis arrived, saying that he wanted to meet.

There wasn't any reason to refuse, so I decided to go right away, but this time it seems I won't be going by carriage or anything like that.
They want me to come using the Lumite Grand Wing.
And, I'm supposed to dress as an adventurer, not in formal wear.
What in the world could this be about?

Well, I'll understand once I meet the Marquis.

Following the instructions, I used the Lumite Grand Wing to visit the Marquis's residence and parked at the designated spot for the meeting with the Marquis.

Now, what could be the matter today?

"I have kept you waiting, Lily."

"Not at all, it's been a while, Marquis... Is it just you, Marquis?"

"Yeah. By the way, how's the Lumite Grand Wing? Comfortable?"

"It's decent. It has air conditioning, so I don't feel much heat or cold. The movement is also well absorbed, so it's more comfortable than a regular carriage. Is there something wrong with it?"

"Hmm. Actually, my daughter’s, Kou’s, graduation ceremony from her senior school will be held soon in the Capital. But, if I were to send a normal carriage now, it wouldn't make it in time. Therefore, I want you, Lily, to take my wife Harriet and my second daughter Bern to the Capital."

"Just the two of them? What about you, Marquis?"

"I still have official duties. Honestly, I don't know what's up with those Dribs Golems, but the trouble they've caused on the Capital's side has affected us here too..."

"Ahaha..."

"Anyway, that's the situation. Officially, you will be sent to the Capital from Vardmoi as representatives of the Trade Guild to transport a large amount of Frost Wyvern material. Here's the letter. If you hand it over to your contact at the Guild, they'll prepare everything immediately."

Looking at the list handed over by Marquis Vardmoi, it indeed appears that we are transporting a large amount of Frost Wyvern material to the Capital.

About 70% of the cargo is meat, with the remaining 30% consisting of other materials.

The reason for the high proportion of meat is that it's heavy and cannot be transported in large quantities by air.

As for the other materials, they can be made relatively small and light, so transporting them by air isn't too much of a burden.

We'll have to wait a little longer until Lady Harriet and little Bern are ready before departing.

But why are we taking them secretly?

"Ah, you see. When nobles travel, there are many rules, such as the necessity of having escorts. Even in this day and age, swift transportation by magic vehicles is not allowed. That's why I'm relying on your assistance."

"But isn't that just like smuggling?"

"I'll send a letter later stating our intention to travel. I'll give you a letter stating that you're transporting valuable items as representatives of the Marquis's household. With that letter, they won't be able to inspect the carriage."

He sounds a bit like a corrupt official.

But once it's decided, there's nothing else to do but go through with it.

Once I've taken them aboard the Lumite Grand Wing, I headed to the Trade Guild to meet with Alizée.
Hopefully, nothing untoward happens along the way.

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