[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-isekai-nonbiri-nouka":3,"chapter-isekai-nonbiri-nouka-isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-932":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Isekai Nonbiri Nouka",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1395523,1848,"Chapter 932: A New Art Museum and Auction Items","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-932",932,"\u003Cp>There was already an art museum in Village Five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, a new art museum was built at the foot of the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It featured spacious, expansive exhibition rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An equally large preparation room for exhibits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a warehouse ten times the size of the preparation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Air conditioning for the exhibition room, the preparation room, and the warehouse was handled by magic tools, keeping the temperature and humidity constant at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To allow for the transport of large or heavy works of art, multiple doors of various sizes were installed, along with carts and small cranes to assist with moving items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This new museum was built to resolve the complaints people had with the current museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current museum had an impressive exhibition room, but moving things in and out was a hassle. The preparation room was cramped, and the storage space was just average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since entry was free, many people simply used it as a sheltered place to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prada, who had been involved in managing that museum, hesitantly submitted a proposal for improvements to Youko, the acting village chief of Village Five. In response, Youko said….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Then why not try designing something that matches your ideal museum, Prada?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, Prada was tasked with designing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the museum was being constructed, Prada was accompanying a merchant caravan that introduced auction items, so by the time she returned to Village Five, her ideal museum had already been completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she was appointed as the director of the new museum, she pledged his eternal loyalty with a level of posture and reverence never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stick to the budget when acquiring new pieces, alright?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, that plot of land next to the building is reserved for warehouse expansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I figured it might become a problem if space ran out, so I secured it in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come on, don’t cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s only going to get tougher from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the director, you’ll have to lead the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiring staff is your job too, Prada.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can design the recruitment test, but if you make it too difficult, you’ll end up running the whole place by yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re also free to plan the exhibitions however you like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revenue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry about things like that when it comes to preserving culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We did learn that having free entry causes problems, so there will be a small fee to encourage better manners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m thinking one or two medium copper coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understand that maintaining and restoring the art costs money too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use it freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost of building maintenance will be covered by Village Five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that doesn’t mean you can treat the place carelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for personnel expenses, you’re free to manage them as you see fit, but there will be audits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too high or too low will both be problematic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that sounds like a hassle, you can leave the staffing costs to Village Five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve already got Youko’s approval on that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to supporting artists, leave that to Village Five as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, we’ve started extending that support to various other fields too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you abandon something just because it doesn’t make money, culture won’t grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I had been born during the height of the devil’s power, you’d have done everything you could to make me king?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh, I’ll take that as a compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ehto, and don’t go talking about how to defeat Gucci.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sounds like something I shouldn’t be hearing, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gucci agreed to let you work here, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should thank him too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, there’s something important I wanted to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This new museum in Village Five, I’d like to name it the Prada Museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it alright to use your name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Village Five Museum will refer to the original one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no, we won’t be shutting it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It may not be ideal for displaying artwork, but it has become a landmark of Village Five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll reinforce the soundproofing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the warehouse and such can’t be expanded, the Prada Museum’s storage facilities will be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of status, Village Five Museum will be treated as a branch of the Prada Museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prada Museum will also be leading the exhibition planning for Village Five Museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can I count on you for that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m leaving it in your hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prada immediately began gathering staff and contacting old friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are still free ancient devils around?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not all of the ancient devils served dragons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I-I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Beton-san didn’t serve a dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there really are independent ancient demons out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which means some of them might gather at this museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「It’s fine. I’ll manage them. They won’t cause trouble.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I-I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright then, I’m counting on you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prada Museum was completed, but its opening was still some time away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were hardly any exhibits yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t at the stage where we could charge people to see them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the report that items won at the auction had been delivered to the Prada Museum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yoru happily went to check them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Arachne Arako who’s been covering for Yoru’s duties, I’m sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll make it up to you next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe with a potato dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll ask her what she prefers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also headed to Village Five with Bell and some escorts to inspect the auction items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s the airship repair to think about, but we need to deal with the Royal Warriors(Jupiter)-related items too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Wouldn’t it be fine to leave it to Yoru?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yoru’s obsessed with the weapon systems of Sun Castle, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d probably say she doesn’t care about the Royal Warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also contacted Futa, Hih, Loch, and Nana who are in Village Five, but they said to leave it to Bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「That’s… understood. I’ll accompany you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prada Museum is close to Patisserie Fairy Fairy, but we properly used a carriage from Youko’s estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I suddenly came out of Fairy Fairy, I’d probably startle someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I plan to buy cake from Fairy Fairy on the way back, but first, the auction items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s quite a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re arranged in a way that fills the spacious exhibit prep room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the list, it didn’t seem like much, but now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The larger items stand out—likely the weapon systems from Sun Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「There are Royal Warrior-related items too. Ah, this one is the maintenance tank that Kissinley mentioned.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive cylinder embedded into a large base?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「This one’s broken, so it doesn’t work, but we might be able to repair it. Worst case, we can salvage it for parts.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does Village Four have the same kind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Foguma’s maintenance tank is a custom model, so its design is different. It’s higher performance than this one.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I-I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Even with that high-performance maintenance tank, it’s still taking time to restore the remaining members…」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahaha. Don’t rush. It’s fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Thank you.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… where’s Yoru?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Inside that weapon over there.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the weapon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「It has to be operated from within during combat.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought the weapons in Village Four were controlled from the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Manual control also acts as a safety feature.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t manual control increase the chance of accidental fire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「There’s no record of that.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「If it’s not in the records, it didn’t happen.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>R-Right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m getting weird dark vibes from this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better not dig too deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The charging unit’s broken! There’s no way it could’ve connected to a non-standard magic stone circuit! Unforgivable!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yoru came storming out of the weapon, seething with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like she wasn’t allowed to touch it when it was on display at the auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she only realized now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Whoever handled this so carelessly, I curse you! Take the cursed strike of me, the greatest treasured Royal Guardian(Mercury)! Suffer the consequences!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoa, calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was ages ago, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re probably dead by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「But their descendants might still be alive. They should lament having such an unfortunate ancestor.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey now, don’t take it out on the descendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s just cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I started to panic, Bell stepped in to stop Yoru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Village Chief, you needn’t worry.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you going to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Like this. Curse Reversal!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Gyaaaah!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yoru stubbed his pinky toe hard and collapsed in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「That’s the extent of the curses Yoru can actually perform.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I-I see…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, using curse reversal means you can actually break curses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「I was only actually able to return the curse because she was throwing it out everywhere. I didn’t break it.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「By the way, if you’re going to ask me if I have dealt with armaments in the past, I won’t deny I did.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I-I see…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Yoru was once called the treasured Royal Guardian(Mercury)?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「So they say.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that “treasure” is now writhing in pain on the floor from stubbing her toe… is that okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Perfectly fine. Now then, let’s begin the inspection.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together with Bell, I began sorting and checking through the auctioned items.\u003C\u002Fp>",1511,"2026-06-05T23:08:41.452Z",1,"novelbin.me","13be54803b98f6392b71937edcd42e41fbd399c483b69045d2acb25c468e8402","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-933","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-931",1036,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fisekai-nonbiri-nouka-cover.jpg"]