36 - a quiet date

During an adventure, you never know what might happen, so you have to put up with sticking together more than necessary.

I tried to think if I would be allowed to stay with them during the break, but they coldly told me to stay away from them because it was too hot.

After finishing dinner, Thor quickly goes back to his room.

In other words, there is hardly any time for us to talk or look at each other alone.

Then a girl with violet eyes jumps into the room, and the time for monopolizing the room is reduced even more.

The invitation came just as Sora was getting a little bit nervous because Mo had quickly taken over Thor's bed.

That day was a day off for adventures, and Yuril was away from home from the morning, saying he had some business to attend to.

Thor appeared in the kitchen with a light yawn as Sora, who was in charge of lunch, was thinking about the menu.

On holidays, Thor is a little more relaxed, perhaps because he has many openings, and the gap between him and his usual self is quite cute.

"Are you free right now?　Sora."

"Yes, I'm available. It's empty."

"Wanna go out with me for a bit? Where's Moe?

"He took his lunch and went out to play."

"I see. Well, why don't we go out for lunch while we're at it?"

I'll be right back to change!"

Sora rushes to her room, bouncing with excitement at the sudden turn of events.

"I'm going out with Thor-chan..."

Dexterously removing her loungewear, the girl rushed to the wardrobe.

She takes out the elegant light gray dress that Yuril had tailored for her the other day.

A wide-brimmed hat.

It has a red ribbon wrapped around it, which she had fallen in love with at first sight in the store.

She brushes her hair and puts on the hat, smiling as she looks in the mirror.

Thor raises his eyebrows just a little as he walks in the door.

"Hello, Thor.

"Well, let's go."

Since the lodgings are located almost at the southern end of the outer city, we first go out to South Boulevard and then to the central plaza.

"So, where are you going today?"

"Well, various. There are many restaurants on this street. Some of the bars are rip-offs, so be careful of the touts.

Signs depicting sake cups and tableware lined up on either side of the road, which could have passed three horse-drawn wagons abreast.

Even though it is still early in the afternoon, there is a good amount of pedestrian traffic, and the voices selling lunch menus are quite loud.

"There are also many public bathhouses and inns on this street.

"It's convenient because the bathrooms are on the way home.

"You don't have to go in every day. ......"

We arrived at the central square in no time while we were talking.

This place, which spreads out immediately after entering the gate, is paved with neatly arranged cobblestones.

From one end to the other, there are more than 200 steps, and many people appear from various streets and alleys, and then disappear in the same way.

The colorful roofs of food stalls dotted the plaza like reefs to hold back the waves of people.

The voices of the vendors selling daily necessities and food added to the bustle of the crowd, making the place even more crowded.

The delicious smells wafted through the air, clutching at her stomach.

"From the east outer gate, straight across the square, the Adventurers' Bureau is in front. Next to it is the purchase office, and the wall behind the bureau is the training area. Well, I've been here a few times, so you probably know what I'm talking about.

"The building next to the purchase place is very busy.

That's an auction market. That's where they sell the materials that have been processed at the auction house.

"Wow, so that's why they're all attached to each other so perfectly."

Thor's arm lifts and he points to a thick road leading west by the Adventurers' Bureau.

"You can't see it from here, but at the end of that road is the inner gate, and through there is the inner city.

"Oh, you're not going today?"

I could go, but it would be too much trouble.

According to Thor, if you want to go to the inner city, you have to go through various procedures such as depositing your weapons and being asked about your business at the inner gate.

"Well, we just need to know where it is. Well, we just need to know where it is.

"Yes. Oh, I don't want to get separated from you, so can I take your arm?"

"Suit yourself."

I clung to him tightly, but it was surprisingly difficult to walk.

Thor casually helps Sola, who is in a panic because she is about to collide with a passerby, by lightly pulling her arm.

The girl noticed that Thor had somehow matched her stride, and she relaxed her cheeks.

For about 30 minutes, the girl slowly peeks around at the various stalls.

The seasonal changes in the stalls and their owners seemed to keep Thor fresh in his mind.

As they were enjoying their stroll, a voice suddenly called out to them.

"Hello, Thor.

"Um, hello."

Sola, who had been admiring Thor's profile, turned her head in surprise at the sudden greeting.

There they were, Sisang and Alesia, two adventurers who knew each other.

They were just admiring the wares of a stall selling goods.

"Oh, how are you feeling now?"

"Yes, I'm all right now!"

When asked by Thor, Sisang answers happily, her cheeks flushed red.

"Are you going somewhere today?　Oh, we're just shopping for adventure gear.

"I see. Then you'll find better quality a little further north in the row.

"What? Where is it?"

"It's a little hard to tell from here."

Just as I was about to ask her to accompany me, a girl from the Sourin tribe, who was standing diagonally behind me, suddenly raised her voice.

"Ah, um!　If you can tell me the color of the roof or something like that, I'd be happy to ......."

"I see. It's that brown and red mixture."

"Thank you!　Here we go."

"Hey, don't pull that. Mr. Toll, I'll see you later."

"Oh, see you later."

See you later."

As Alethea leads the boy along, just before they are about to disappear into the crowd, she waves surreptitiously at Sola.

Finally realizing her intentions, Thora clings tightly to Thor's arm once more.

"Shall we go with you, Thor?

After finishing their tour of the stalls, the two men stepped out of the plaza and onto the main street to the north.

"This one sells mostly weapons and armor. Many of the workshops have been turned into stores.

The width of the street is the same as the one to the south, but it is a little less crowded and much easier to walk.

However, the noisy atmosphere is similar to that of the south, with the sound of banging and mysterious smoke coming out of many stores.

"Well, there are also many stores selling hardware and ordinary clothes, so you can find most things here.

"Wow, that's convenient."

"And while you're at it, why don't you go and look at some clothes?"

"Oh, you don't mind?"

Sola's eyes light up and she heads for the fabric store she visited the other day.

By the way, Yuril told me that the name of the store is called "White Rose.

"Hello!

Welcome. Oh, Ms. Sola, you look very nice in that.

"Heh heh, is that so?"

"Now if I could just make you a jacket out of this cloth, it would be the perfect combination."

The girl who grew up in the countryside nods her head as the shopkeeper tells her to do.

Deciding that since Yuril had introduced her to this store, they would not be too pushy, Thor takes a break a little ways away.

This was a woman's battlefield, not one in which Thor excelled.

"Hello, Thor.

"Oh, it's been a long time."

It was a familiar face, Enna, the receptionist, who approached me at an unexpected place.

She was dressed simply in a white jacket and long black trousers, instead of her usual green uniform.

Enna opens her mouth to continue the conversation, but quickly switches to a business smile, perhaps noticing Sola in the back.

"I'm sorry, I just remembered something I have to do, so I'll leave you to it."

Thor sighs in frustration as he watches the receptionist leave with one eye closed meaningfully.

After nearly an hour of consultation, Sora finishes ordering new clothes, and the two finally leave the store.

"Hello again, Thor. Where are you going next?"

"Yeah, the one at the end of the alley. They're pestering me to show up."

Just as I put my hand on the door, it opened as if it was waiting for me.

The person who came out and Thor, who was about to enter, slipped through the door without touching each other.

"Well, I guess it's fate that you and I can't part so easily, after all - heavens!

"Hello, Thor. Oh, you have a lovely young lady with you. May I ask your name?

Sola's eyes rolled back in her head at the overwhelming presence of the duo who emerged from the store.

Thor, however, responds to the two too beautiful redheads with a curt remark.

I'm busy right now, so get the hell out of here.

"Alas, my mighty enemy!　Now that we are together again, it is time for us to share a cup of sake.

"I don't feel comfortable eating with you, so I refuse."

Nice to meet you, my name is Ninessa. I'm Ninessa. I've known Mr. Toll for a long time.

"Oh, really?"

"Oh, you're curious?　Do you want to hear more about it?　Then let's go someplace private where we can chat."

"Hey, leave my people alone!"

Thor looks at the two of them with a puzzled look on his face as they puff out their cheeks, just like Moe does when he is scolded.

"You guys don't get much time off, do you? Don't you have time to worry about us?

"Hmm, I guess no one can escape the ticking of time."

"Yes, yes, I'm sorry to have disturbed you. See you soon, miss.

After seeing them off like a storm, Sola spoke to Thor with her eyes still rolled back in her head.

"Hey, Thor. They had gold plates.

Don't worry about it, forget about it. Never mind, forget about it.

"Oh, here you are. I'm tired of waiting for you.

A man in an apron walks up to Thor, who is muttering in a tired voice.

It is Ramow, the owner of this armor shop.　

"How are you doing, my dear?　...... that?"

I didn't bring Moe.

No, no. I didn't come here for you.

"What's that in your hand, old man?"

When Thor pointed this out, the owner hurriedly hid what looked like a drawstringed cloth he was holding behind his back.

However, the owner, perhaps deciding that he could no longer cover it up, hands it to Thor as if to throw it to him.　

"I have a little bit of leather left over. That's it!"

"Ah, what a cute purse! Moo-chan, I'm sure you'll be pleased.

"Oh, yeah?　I'm doing a good job here, myself."

Thor and Sora looked at each other and laughed at Ramoh's attitude, which was contrary to what they had said earlier.

Moreover, inside the drawstring purse were several shiny polished copper coins.

The shopkeeper gave them a sullen look, put his hands on his hips, shook his head, and then, as if he had changed his mind, he shook his chin at Sola.

"All right, let's get this over with. Come on, girl, come here."

"What, me?"

"Didn't Thor tell you?　I'm just taking measurements."

"What?"

"I got some boar skins, and I thought I'd order some for you and Moe. Besides, the equipment we have now is..."

"Ah, yes. I forgot all about it.

The flaxen robe and white hard-copper breastplate that Sola is currently using are on loan and must be returned if Yuril is to return to active duty.

The measurements were taken in about 30 minutes, and they should be ready in about a week.

After thanking him, the two men left the armor shop and returned to the street just as the noon bell rang.

Stretching out, Thor turned around and asked Sola, "What do you want to do?

"Well, did you get the gist of it?"

"Yes, what?"

What is it? Now we can evacuate immediately the next time something happens.

We thought we were taking our time to look around the city alone, but in fact, it seems that we were guiding the evacuation route.

Thor's intentions were different from her own, and Sola is a bit miffed.

Without showing any sign of concern for the maiden's attitude, Thor continued his words.

"All right, let's go out for dinner. This is the place you asked me to introduce you to.

"Yes, yes, yes!　Woo, I'm really looking forward to it."

The girl easily changed her mind and clung to her beloved's arms happily.

"Hey, Thor. I couldn't remember anything at all, will you show me around again?"