205 - - 23rd Episode Turkic Inn

After the interview at the guard station, I stop by the general store. Marie told me that she had sold the seasonings that she had sold when she first came to the labyrinth city, and I was a bit nervous because I had forgotten all about it.

"Well, Marie-san, can I ask you for something else?"

"Yes, we will be happy to help you if we can."

Marie has an incredibly beautiful smile and reassuring words. I almost misunderstood that her faithfulness to her desires was an illusion.

"Thank you very much. First of all, I want to get a magic wand. Can you find me a wand of the same class as this one, wind, water, earth, light, and dark?

He then hands the sample thunder staff to Marie. I'll search in the labyrinth, but I don't know which one I'll find, so it's better to ask for all of them. If there are any left over, I can use them, or Gina and the others can have them.

"I'm not an expert, so I can't say for sure, but it's first class. Did you get it in the labyrinth?

"Yes, I found it in the labyrinth. Can you get it?

"...... I have a few ideas, but I don't know if I can get them to give them up. Adventurers' wands are their trump card, and even nobles have a level that is passed down from generation to generation. ......I'm sure you can get by with a little more money if you're of a lower rank than this. ......"

"I see."

I guess you could say it's from the labyrinth. Nomos also said that it is a very good staff, and it seems to be very hard to get. In order to get someone who has it to give it to you, you have to have something to make them think that you are willing to give up something that big.

How about mithril or orichalcone?　Hmmm, something subtle. Mithril can be managed with money, and orichalcons are not so plentiful. I think the fruit of the genie tree might work, but even if I ask ...... Dolly to put the fruit on the genie tree, it would cause a commotion if I distribute many of them.

"In the meantime, can you just find out where the wand is?"

If you can't find the staff in the labyrinth, negotiate with them to give you only the staff with that attribute. But, if it is a country or something, they might have wands of all attributes, right? I don't mean to be inappropriate, but is there a dying king or something?　If they are there, I think they might be able to trade the fruit of the spirit tree for a magic wand.

Which would be easier, searching for treasure in the labyrinth or negotiating with the government?　Well, if there was no dying king, it would be meaningless to take advantage of his weakness.

"If you just want to know where they are, it's no problem to find out. I'll make the necessary arrangements.

Thank you very much. And can you introduce me to an artist who can draw people and animals with precision?

"Are you a painter? ...... Excuse me, but may I ask what your purpose is?"

"For personal purposes, I would like to keep a picture of my close friends and their animals. I would like to have someone who can draw the features I describe verbally.

"In that case, it would be better to call a professional painter than a house painter. I will confirm the schedule with the painter, but could you let me know the date and time you would like to meet?"

It would help if you had an expert.

"I'd prefer to do it before or after entering the labyrinth, but I'm flexible about that, so I'll accommodate the painter's schedule."

Suddenly Marie's eyes changed. What's wrong?

"I can't interfere with Yuta-san's search for the labyrinth, can I? All right, let's do it before Yuta-san enters the labyrinth. Don't worry. I will prepare a proper painter. We need an artist who is good at portraits and an artist who is good at animals. If the painter's schedule is free, can we do it tomorrow?

...... I see. If I leave the labyrinth search early, there is a possibility that the materials will be scarce for wholesale to the Pollius Trading Company. Actually, there is a stock in the magic bag, so the amount of materials to be wholesaled won't change, but I can't just tell them that, so I guess it can't be helped.

I can do it tomorrow.

If so, I will send an errand to the innkeeper when I have decided. Would you like to stay at Mr. Toruku's inn?

Yes, that's the plan. We will contact you if we decide to stay at a different one.

I understand. I will be at the store today, so I will try to get in touch with you soon.

Thank you very much. I also need a lot of strong rope.

"The strongest ropes we have in the store are the ones for carrying loads. They are used to secure heavy loads and are very durable.

If it can be used to carry and hold heavy loads, it seems to be resistant to both weight and abrasion. I'll buy it for the playground equipment. After we have finished asking for everything, we leave the reception room to join Sarah and the others after a brief chat.

"Is that all you need?"

Is that a wooden vase that Sarah and her friends have?　Is it called a vase even if it's made of wood?　A flower stand?

"Yes, I thought it would be nice to have some flowers in my room. Can't we just get flowers from the forest?"

No, I think that's fine. If you want to cut branches or something, it would be better to ask Dolly, just in case.

"Yes, sir."

Sarah and Kikka smile happily. Flowers in the room. ...... I don't have that idea. I wonder what Marco thinks about that?　I glance at Marco, and he is looking at Kikka with kind eyes. I want to make my sister happy!　It's like that.

It's a hell of a difference from me, who used to really fight with my brother and sister for snacks. But I guess he's firm... or maybe he's reserved.

"Yuta, Sara and the kids don't even want to buy me things they might be interested in. I tried to recommend it to my sister, but it didn't work.

Deanne says ruefully. I wonder how she did it, but Sara and the others are completely reserved.

You're allowed to pick and choose what you want, so why not pick and choose a lot? I give them allowance, but they keep giving me back the extra... I don't know what to do. I should let Sarah and the others keep the money they get from the guild.

They won't accept the full amount, so we should give them a tenth of the allowance ....... I'm sure Sara and her friends will make a lot of money now. Even a tenth would be a lot of money for a child to have.

I think as I pay for the rope and the vase. Maybe we should give them a certain amount of money and let them manage it on their own even if they don't use it. If we advise them to try to buy some things to develop their financial sense, we might be able to make it work.

In my image, it should be normal to have a hard time to chide a child's wasteful spending. It's a complicated world indeed.

"Thank you, master." "Thank you, master." "Thank you." "Thank you."

You're welcome. Let's go.

I bow to Marie and Sonia, who see me out of the store, and head for Torque's inn.

**

"Welcome, welcome!　Are you staying overnight this time?"

"Yes, we have three rooms, do you have any rooms available?"

"Yes, I'm available. But do you need three rooms?

"Yes, I have more students."

"Oh, I didn't know that ....... I heard that too!　Rumor has it that you took a beautiful girl. Are you dating?　Where is this girl?"

Martha's tension is soaring. What kind of rumors are you talking about? It's well past noon, but there are quite a few customers here, so please don't say anything in a loud voice that might be offensive. Sylphy and Dine don't grin!　You know the truth. Marie didn't say anything, did she?　Where are these rumors circulating?

"I took you as an apprentice, I didn't kidnap you, I didn't date you."

"Really?"

Why are you checking with Sarah and the others?

"Men are not so honest. My husband was so nervous about us dating that he didn't even hold my hand outside the house.

...... You've been hit by a stray bullet, Mr. Torque. I hear them slamming into me.

"Hey!　Don't say anything you don't have to."

Martha's loud voice must have reached the kitchen. A blushing Mr. Toruku appeared. Hmm, a look of shame on the burly man's face. It seems unusual, but what does he get out of it?　

"Mr. Torque, it's been a while. Please come again.

"Oh, hey, welcome. Martha, how long do you want Yuta and the others to stay here? Show them to their rooms.

Mr. Torque tries to get us to proceed with the procedure, as if he doesn't want us to continue our conversation. I have a lot of questions for Martha and the others, and it's kind of interesting to hear the rest of the story, but I'm sure it will eventually come back to me, so I'll let Mr. Torque take the lead.

Well, I just arrived today, so I'd appreciate it if you could give me a break.

"Well, that's too bad."

Martha looks a little disgruntled. I got through it, but I'm worried about Gina's arrival. If possible, I would like her to come during a busy time of the day. Mr. Torque rushes Martha, who still doesn't seem to have enough to say, through the formalities and shows her to her room.

"Well, I guess we'll take a break until dinner. Sara and the others must be tired from all that's been going on.

You must be tired after the interrogation and all. We briefly inform them of our plans in front of the room and part ways. I'd like to rest as soon as possible, but I have to summon Bell and the others, and I want to ask Sylphy how the soldiers are doing. I'll rest a little later.

"Belle here!" "Queue!" "Are you okay?" Coo-coo, you're late! ......"

"Oh, sorry I'm late. It's been a bit of a mess, but everything's fine."

I'm a little late, so I guess I made you worry. I explain the situation briefly while stroking the belles who are swarming around me. They did not seem to understand completely, but they agreed with me for the time being. After playing with the Belles for a while, I have a talk with Sylphy, so let's let the Belles go play.

"Is this your first time in Labyrinth City, Flare and Moon?

"First time!" ......"

Yes. Flair has been glancing outside for a while now. I can feel her longing for IF as she tries her best to suppress her curiosity. I'm not sure about Moon.

"Moon says he's new to this too..."

It helps that Belle translates for us. To me, Moon just looks like he's pulling.

"Then you should go for a walk in the labyrinth city with Belle and the others. You can show them around, too. But be back for dinner."

Bell and his friends are making a big noise. I thought they were going to leave, but then Belle said, "Where's Meraru?" I asked. Is he asking if he can go see Meral?

"If you want to see Meral, you can go see her. Make sure you introduce her to Flare and Moon, too."

"Okay, I'll be back." "Coo-coo, I'll be back." "Coo-coo, I'll be back." "I'll be back." "I'll be back." "I'll be back. ......"

The belles fly away, making a fuss. Well, let's hear what the soldier has to say.