Part 32: Chapter XXVII: The Other Side of the Cloudy Glass - The Great Work

Ahem! Today marks the opening of the Stellard branch...

Hey, chief, you don't have to sound so tense!

Grumman, part of the city is on Central's... No, YOUR jurisdiction with this. I'd like to see your best efforts for the sake of the city.

I hope I can be of use to the people of this city... Also... The alchemists who will be assisting this branch would like to make their own announcements.

Solle. I am. Not. Alchemist!

Homura, please!

Ehehe... I'm Escha Malier, member of the Stellard branch. I hope i can help everyone out with anything they need. This is my new assignment, starting today...

Um... I'm Shallistera Argo. I'm happy to be here.

I'm Shallotte Elminus! I'll do whatever I can for this town!

Homura. Full-time employee. Be here awhile.

...I'm Miruca Crotze.

Hehehe! What a solid lineup!

Please hold your comments for later. As a member of this branch, I'll have you work as my second in command, Escha.

Whaaat! Then I won't be able to go back to Colseit, even when my dispatch period ends.

Are you trying to get out of it?



No way! I want to be able to eat apples in Colseit!





Solle. Paperwork. Done.

You didn't just duplicate it, did you?

Doubtful. Solle. Duplication. Too much work.

Homhom's work is always perfect!

You could learn from him, Shal.

Whaaat!

Miruca, you're such a fast learner! Your'e so helpful!

It's easy when you get used to it.



Shallie, I'm sorry, I know you just got back.

No problem, it's my job!

But it's kind of crazy how you came back to be an official all of a sudden.

The water distribution in Lugion Village seems like it's stabilized, so...

Hm... But aren't you supposed to become the next chief?

My father said it was okay if I did something like this. I'm still helping the village, but not directly...

So who's gonna be the next chief?

I'm not sure. I'm sure father will choose well. I came here because I thought I could find out more about the Dusk...

You showed up way faster than I expected! I was so surprised!

I don't mind if you two are talking, but make sure you're working, too...

Whaa! I'm sorry!

Shallie, I'll take care of those documents.

Thank you...!



I wasn't expecting this at all.

You didn't expect that!?

This is normal government official work. Next is...

Shallie! Reports of a rampaging Slag at a nearby water source!

Ahhh! That's bad! Let's go Stera!

Okay!

Wait! Both of you don't need to go! One should stay behind to do paperwork...



Sounds exciting. For treasure hunter.

Wait, not you too, Homura...!

Too late... They left.

Yeah, they're gone. I'm sure the three of them will do just fine.



Yes, I do feel like I'm helping everyone in the city.

Let's make Stellard the best city, together!

Yeah!!

Hey, Shallies.

What is it, Homura?

Make special goods. Of Stellard. Sweets.

Oooh, that sounds like a great idea! Maybe, Stellard Water Buns!

Mmm, we should take care of the work in front of us, first, okay?