587 Episode 587: Those Who Face the Job.txt

As soon as the conversation was thus settled, Alexia was about to leave the house without a break.

''Well then, I'll take my leave here. I'd like to quickly put together an idea for a planted weapon.''

You're so busy. You've been working all day, so why don't you relax a bit?

We're not a hobby. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what kind of weapons you want to make, so you'll be able to do whatever you want with them for now. Or rather... ......

Alexia peers down at me with a delighted smile on her mouth.

'I know it's not something you can say to me for bringing in additional work, but aren't you the one who's too busy, Luke?　Are you getting enough rest?

I feel weak when you say that ...... and I think I'm resting properly.

I've taken on so many roles that I can't even tell you about Alexia.

First, my job as the owner of the White Wolf Store, a weapons store.

These days I've been leaving the shop to everyone else and spending all my time in the dungeon, but that doesn't mean I don't need to do that job anymore, and if time permits, I have to take care of work related to the shop as well.

And I also have a lot of work to do as the leader of the White Wolf Knights.

Although there's a lull in the current state of affairs after finishing a major task, once the various actions of the search and anti-Agat Ram, which are based on the premise of cooperation with the Demon King's Army, begin, the White Wolf Knights will inevitably become busy.

Furthermore, even though it is nominal, they also carry the titles of the lords of Green Hollow Town and the surrounding area.

The business is left to the leaders of the towns and villages as usual, but there are processes that must be carried out in the name of the lords, so it can't be left entirely to them.

''Everything that Luke-kun had to do at the bottom of the 'Ark of the Elements' has been taken care of for now, right? If that's the case, I think it's best to take it easy until the next job jumps in. Well, then, if you ask me not to ask you to test your prepared weapons, I have no excuse.

Alexia cowers her shoulders deliberately, and I can't help but smile back at her.

''I know. It's not a good idea to be able to have a good time, but it's not a good idea to be overworked. I'll try to put off the small tasks and try to take care of myself as much as possible.

For now, White Wolf Store is continuing business as usual, and they don't seem to be as busy developing and experimenting with new products as they were last time.

The development of the weapons to be installed in the prosthetic limbs was only received by the Green Hollow's Technician's Union, a request that has nothing to do with the White Wolf Store, except for the request to test the prototype.

Alexia seems to be putting together ideas now, so the prototype probably hasn't even begun to be designed yet.

Also, the White Wolf Knights are still in a state of near-standby at the moment.

Once the dungeon attack under the new system begins, it will have to become the center of coordination with not only the adventurers and other knights, but also the Demon King's army, but the official instructions from the royal capital will be a little while later.

In other words - if you want to take a break, now is the right time to take a break.

''I'm relieved to hear that. Let's work hard enough not to push each other too hard!

Alexia lifted the corner of her mouth, smiled a strong smile, and thrust her fist in front of my chest.

Yeah, this guy really enjoys his job as a mechanic - a smile that convinced me that he's enjoying his job as a mechanic.

This guy can't lose me either.

The job of a weapon shop and the work of the knights is not a role I took on with the intention of duty or hard work.

I made up my mind to take on both because I was convinced that it was something I should and must accomplish.

The difference, of course, is that the former I continued to do because I felt it was a vocation close to my calling, and the latter I started doing it because I wanted to keep my life partner, if you will.

But neither of them should forget those original purposes and just do it as a duty.

'Oh ......, let's keep up with each other.'

I remembered my initial thoughts through my interaction with Alexia, which I would have somewhat forgotten, and I put my fists back on my fists.

-- As soon as I sent Alexia off, I turned back to the living room where Garnett was resting.

Garnett was still sitting in a chair at the table, but her complexion itself was better than before and the pain of her hangover seemed to have faded.

Apparently, Erica's medication had taken effect.

'Let's see, ...... I spoke with Alexia earlier, .......'

I heard that. The Order of the Knights and such ordered a prosthesis, and they asked you to plant a weapon. And you took the test. You do your job very well, you know.

'...... bad. I knew I should have listened to you.

When I said that, Garnett ducked his eyebrows in a heartfelt surprise and looked up at me with his cheekbones on the table.

'What?　Why do I have to apologize for this?　Don't tell me I have to do something too?

'Helping Alexia with her work would mean less time off for that. And then there's ...... that. And the time I get to spend with you. ......

'Hahaha!　Did you, by any chance, think that would make me sulk?

Garnett broke his face and started laughing out loud.

It's such a reaction that if I wasn't sitting in my chair, I would literally be laughing my ass off.

'Well, I think you need to take a bit of a break!　Do you think I'm that cute to sulk because I don't get attention?　First Nae: ......!

I was laughing so hard I almost forgot to catch my breath, so Garnett cut off the words and took a deep breath, then looked at me with a soft smile.

The best way to do this is to have a look at the following: ...... Between you and me, I have a special seat next to you when you're scrambling for whatever it is you're doing. It's a good thing that you have a good profile when you are doing that.

............

Wait a minute, that surprise attack is foul.

You don't have to spit out these adorable lines with your mouth that says "do you think it's cute?

The recipient has to be prepared for it, too.

Mwa......!　If you insist, I'll come with you to help you relax. I don't think I'll be able to go too far, though.

'...... Right. Well then, why don't you come along on your next vacation?　It's not a bad idea to slumber and rest in the house, but sometimes you have to go somewhere .......