478 - - 四百七十六话 シルフィ……

Gina's family's diner had attracted a lot of people because of the curry terror, so we decided to call Betty to come over and take care of everything. She has eaten so much curry that her stomach is growling, and I'm sure she'll manage to get us out of trouble.

"Master. Curry is amazing! I didn't even eat, and people are showing up!"

Gina's voice is loud as she walks next to me. And she is in a good mood as she walks, skipping along the street, making the men around her stare at her motherhood.

Oh, that junior high school-aged boy, he's walking in a strange ...... way, maybe he's on an errand or something, but ...... he's going to be in agony until the night. I'm sorry about that, okay?

"Gina, calm down a little."

We can't have any more victims among our youth.

"Oops, I guess I got a little carried away, didn't I?"

Gina laughs, sticking out her tongue in a sort of a goofy grin. You have a more crass personality, don't you? Where did you learn such a mocking gesture? I'm going back to being a teenager, so stop.

"Just a little bit. You've been up all night and you're feeling a little high, so you might want to take a nap when you get home."

Have Bell and the others go for a walk, and Sarah and the others are going to visit Dr. Lee at ......, so they should be training by now. You can get some rest.

"Yeah? Yeah, maybe?"

Gina nodded her head at me. I hope she understood, even if only somewhat, that my tension was a little strange.

"Yes, it is. Yuta looks sleepy, too, so he should get some rest."

"Yeah. I'll sleep when I get back too. ...... Sylphy!"

"Oh, Yuta. When you talk to me, you have to whisper, or I'll think you're weird.

No, it's not about being weird or anything, but when did you come back? You're too comfortable mingling in conversation when you suddenly disappear, aren't you?

(Uh, Sylphy.)

"What is it?"

Sylphy replies to me with a very natural smile. But I feel pressure to run away from her smile.

(No, no, it's nothing.)

"Yeah?"

(Uh-huh.)

It's not that it's nothing, but Shylfi's smile tells me not to ask her anything, so I don't. I'm a Japanese who can read the air.

Besides, I think Shilfi didn't want me to ask too many questions, so I joined her while she was outside.

I don't have the guts to cut the wound of such a great spirit of the wind. I'd be reduced to dust if I did.

It's better to talk with Gina, who is a little restless, and not to talk to Sylphy so much.

I returned to the inn, chatting with Gina in a relaxed manner on the surface. Inwardly, I was nervous as not to wake up a sleeping tiger.

"Oh, Yuta, you're back!

Martha, who had been busily moving around, rushed toward us with great force. When I'm busy, I just raise my hand in greeting and that's it. I want to go to bed, okay?

(Yuta, you're back. But you shouldn't leave your kid alone and go home in the morning. Well, Yuta is young, can't he?)

Martha looks at me and Gina with a grin and says in a whisper.

...... Is this the same as the pattern in the game where the innkeeper says, "You had fun last night, didn't you?

Did you go out of your way to rush into the busyness to say this?

"No, no, no, Martha, just a little ......."

"Aiyo! Well then, Yuta, tell me a story or two later!"

Martha was gone before I had time to clear up the misunderstanding. It seems that she really rushed in just to say that in the midst of her busy schedule. Give me a break. Even if it was as I imagined, what are you going to listen to me about?

"Master. What's wrong with Miss Martha?"

"No, it's nothing. Let's go back to our room and get some rest. ......"

I'm so tired. I was tired to begin with, but now, with Sylphy's return and Martha's evil guesses, my spirit is close to its limit.

Dragging my tired body up the stairs, I leave Gina and go into my room.

"Yuta, I'm back!" "Cu-cue" "Welcome back" "Cu-cue" "Too slow! ......"

I wanted to collapse on my bed and go to sleep, but I felt a little better when I was greeted by the belles. The healing power of the Bells is tremendous.

"I'm home, everyone."

With a greeting, I stroke the bells to replenish my power. I feel like I can still fight. Well, just a feeling. I'm still a little sleepy.

"Hmm?"

Belle, who had been laughing as I stroked her, suddenly tilted her head curiously.

"Belle, what's wrong?"

Without saying a word, Belle came up to me and started sniffing me. What is this situation? If a little girl smells my scent, it's a serious matter, right?

Oh, maybe it's the smell of aging? I know I'm supposed to be young, but did I smell like I've been up all night?

I'm not sure I'd be able to get back on my feet if Bell said I stunk, you know?

"Oooooh, that's strange. Does it smell good?"

Smell good? Oh, you mean the smell of curry, not the smell of aging. He was up all night making curry, so his clothes must have smelled like curry.

I was relieved to hear that it smelled like curry and not old age. I'm so tired and drowsy that my brain is in trouble. I'm in danger if I don't go to bed.

But now I'm being sniffed so much. Rain and the others who responded to Bell's question are sniffing me like crazy. It's intensifying the case.

"Yuta, that looks delicious!"

BELLE. Don't say anything misleading, because if you do, you might die socially.

But you thought it tasted good even though you've never smelled it before. Either Bell is sharp or the curry is awesome!

"Yuta. Is it food? Is it good?"

Flair is asking me questions with great interest, and the other kids are looking at me with expectant eyes.

It would be fun to show off my curry here and see Belle and the other girls get so excited, but my sleepiness is getting to the point where it's not worth it.

I want to be in perfect physical condition to enjoy such a fun event.

"The food is very tasty, but since Sara and the others are not here right now, we'll have to eat it together at night.

The belles are a bit bummed that they can't eat right away, but they understand that we're all in this together. They are really good kids.

When I was a kid, I'd go to ...... and stop. It just makes me sad.

"I'm going to bed for a while, you guys go for a walk."

The bells flew away with a "Okay! Usually they are so full of energy, but they seem to be a bit reluctant to leave the house, probably because they are still worried about curry. The magic of curry, I must be afraid of it.

Well, it's time to go to bed ......... No, I have one more thing to do.

"Sylphy, can I talk to you for a minute?"

Oh, Yuta, what do you want?

No, I'm not. I have no intention of digging into Shilfi's black history, so don't pressure her with a smile.

"Well, I heard that Marie and Sonia are working in King's Landing, and they're making a big deal about the rejuvenating plants, so I want you to check on them. Is that a bad idea?"

I think we both need some time away from each other right now. Mostly for my stomach.

"I wouldn't mind that much. I'm gonna go. I'll be back for dinner."

I guess my feelings were understood or Sylphy was still uncomfortable, but she easily left for King's Landing.

I was wondering if she was also worried about the curry?

I don't think he showed up because he was worried about curry. ...... This is also dangerous if we think too much about it.

Well, I'd better go to bed. I have to get up once for the belles' dinner at noon.

**

"Well, Betty, shall we go?"

"Yes? Where?"

Just as I was about to leave, Daniela came to talk to me while wrapping a pot of curry in a cloth.

Does inviting me means that you want me to go somewhere with you? My stomach is still heavy and I need a break for a while, okay?

"It's a commercial guild. We need to get them to eat curry and talk a lot about spices, don't we? Yuta-san said he would leave it to me and that he wouldn't mind a little perk, so I have to do my best, right?"

"Daniela. I don't think you're the only one who's been left in charge."

"You have a store, don't you? I'm sure you'll do your best, since you have to prepare for today, right?"

Daniela's words made Pete squeamish.

It sounds like the relationship between Ms. Martha and Mr. Torque. Do you think that couples whose husbands cook are similar? Then I want a husband who is a good cook too.

I think it would be great to have a husband who can cook good food and support his wife.

"Well, Betty, shall we go?"

"No, no, I don't like to be told out of the blue. Can you give me a moment of your time?

I couldn't stop thinking about my wonderful husband.

Daniela seemed to be putting a lot of effort into her words and seemed to be serious about negotiating with him.

If I took her to the guild without any prior information, I am sure she would get angry with me. We are going to ask for a vacation and a bonus, so it would be a big problem if we did that.

I don't want to be lectured by Mr. Franco.

"Oh? This is a story that will greatly benefit the Commercial Guild. We better hurry, don't you think?"

"The great benefit is that we have to be very careful."

We need to know in advance because of the great benefits that will accrue. If the profits of the commercial guild are reduced due to a lack of information, not only a sermon, but a pay cut or even termination of employment is possible.

I see.

Good. Daniela seems to agree with me. You'll get your bonus.

"But the smell of curry caused a commotion and it's hard to relax. I can't help it. I'm sure we can talk to the Culinary Guild first through our contacts.

Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute.

If the guild gets to it first, our profits will surely decrease. Since we are talking about cooking, the cooperation of the cooking guild is essential, but we cannot let them take the initiative.

But we need time, don't we?

"...... No, let's head to the commercial guild right away."

Daniela smiles. She has definitely read my mind. I'm going to rip off as much profit as I can without making any preparations.

Why is someone like this working in a small diner? Ugh. If I was going to negotiate, I would have preferred Yuta, who doesn't seem to be concerned with profit: .......