534 - - 五百三十二话 女性の辛辣な言叶は心を抉る

Mel has decided to try his hand at the tantalizing metal known as Damascus. Unlike what Nomos calls the best Damascus, it is a type of Damascus similar to the Damascus steel of the earth that I know, but it still seems to be difficult to master, so I wish him the best of luck.

Sorry for the delay.

He apologizes to Mr. Gorden and the other three for leaving them alone for a bit and sits down opposite them.

Now, we have decided on a policy that Mel will learn the Damascus formula and convince these three, but we would like to keep it a secret until we have some idea of what to expect, so we have to ask him to leave quietly.

I'll build Damascus for you!　It would be easier if I could just say, "I'm sorry, but I don't want to cause trouble for Mel.

Even though it is not the real Damascus that Nomos is talking about, the problem is that we can't be sure that we can make it.

"Are you ready to sell your workshop?"

Mr. Gorden speaks to me as if at last.

He may have thought that we were discussing whether or not to sell the workshop.

I'm sure he would get mad if he found out that I hadn't talked to him about such a thing at all. I'll choose my words here: .......

"Mel, you're back!"

I was about to start trying to persuade him to leave peacefully when I heard the voice of a troublesome person coming from the workshop.

"Eunice!　Yes, I'm back. Whoo-hoo!"

As Mel got up from her seat to greet him, Yunis came inside on her own and hugged her tightly. They've only been apart for about ten days, but their skinship is excessive.

He must like Mel too much.

But what about that smile?　I only remember threatening or frightened expressions, so this is the first time I've seen Eunice's smile, but it's so ...... dere-la-la-la-la that it's disfiguring.

If I saw this scene in Japan, I would have reported it without hesitation. It's a shame that she is so beautiful.

"What the heck, you guys are here again!　How many times have I told you that Mel doesn't sell workshops!　Get the hell out of here!"

Is Mel hurt or sick?　Did they hurt you badly?　After asking questions like a worried mother, Yunis finally noticed our presence and immediately bit Mr. Gorden.

I would like to commend her for her excellent judgment of the situation and her boldness, but the fact that she was still holding Mel in her arms made it less powerful by 50%.

Also, you didn't notice my presence, did you?　How's that for an adventurer?

"Shut up!　I keep telling you, this is between us and you!　Outsiders stay out of it!"

Mr. Gorden, not to be outdone, yells back at Eunice. It seems that they had had the same exchange many times, and there was no hesitation in their words.

Yunis and Mr. Gorden continue to yell at each other.

Do you think an adventurer can do what you do if you make enemies with a blacksmith?　Gorden says, "I don't need you guys because I have Mel," to which Yunis replies, "I don't need you guys because I have Mel.

Both of them are so excited that their abuse sounds like a child's quarrel.

"d*mn you, b*tc*!　Die!"

...... Goldens left with a discarded line.

You had tears in your eyes. .......

No, I don't blame them for being teary-eyed.

Eunice is beautiful if you don't consider her personality. The abuse from her is unbearable unless you have a special taste.

And since the abuse is about her looks and personal appearance, it is very effective.

Every time Eunice's sharp remarks about the shape of their faces, their sense of clothes, their sense of cleanliness, and so on, hit Mr. Goldens and the others, my heart is also cut out.

In the end, I was like, "That's why I can't get married! >>The words are the most merciless of all.

I think Mr. Gorden is great for leaving the last word. I would have cried.

"Mel. I told you to watch out for those guys. Why do you let them in the house?"

After having gouged out the delicate hearts of single men with her merciless words, Eunice now gently warns Mel of his careless behavior.

This is a far cry from her attitude toward Mr. Gorden and the others.

"Well, you'll be fine with your master with you."

"Master?　Hic!"

At Mel's words, Yunis finally looks around, spots me, and freezes. As expected, he was unaware of my presence.

The last time we met in person was when I confronted Guilmouth before ...... the Adventurers' Guild, wasn't it?

According to Mel's story, he should have gotten the wrong impression about me by now, but I wonder if the suddenness of the situation has made him more wary of me.

Well, I remember I was involved in a plant terrorist attack, so I can understand the frightened look on your face, but I'm also scared of Yunis from the bottom of my heart after seeing his relentless abuse.

You're not going to get all crazy and bite me, are you?

"It's been a while."

I managed to say hello, but I wonder if my face is smiling properly.

"Hey, why are you ......?"

"Hmm, Yuta. You must be very scared of me."

Sylphy is right, I'm quite feared by Yunis.

It's a sad thing to be feared by beautiful women, but if I'm feared, I won't be abused, and it's possible to be feared by Yunis.

"I'm Mel's teacher, so it's not strange for me to be here, is it?"

Oh, I don't know if it's fear or caution, but stop hugging Mel so hard. He looks like he's in pain.

"Yes, I know, but ......"

Unlike when he was verbally beating up Mr. Gorden and the others, Eunice seems to be very confused.

I think that she has been able to understand my misunderstanding to some extent, and the recent activities of the spiritist. She may be in a dilemma between that and her overprotective love for Mel.

......I guess I should go back to ...... for now.

It may be possible to repair the relationship with Eunice, but if I succeed in doing so, I may die if I am subjected to that abuse.

Let's keep our relationship with Yunis a little distant as it is now.

It's like they say, the god who doesn't touch you is the god who doesn't care. .......

****

Whew. Finally arrived at Mr. Torque's inn.

I was planning to just drop Mel off at his workshop, but I'm surprisingly tired.

I felt Meral and Merryl Serio giving me a clinging look as we exited the workshop, but I guess it was just my imagination.

(Huh?　Sylphy, I don't see Nomos.)

I don't remember repatriating him, but before I know it, he's out of sight.

"If it's Nomos, he disappeared when Eunice was at her best."

...... nomos, that's not fair.

I'd like to cut down the ration of alcohol, but it's hard to do so after what happened in Damascus.

Maybe they have calculated that much and disappeared?

There is no ....... Maybe she's just thinking, "She's annoying and I'm going away. I'd disappear too if I could.

I enter the inn, envious of the spirit's freedom.

Welcome Yuta.

"Hello, Martha. Thank you for your hospitality.

As soon as I entered the inn, Martha called out to me. She looked as energetic as ever, and had a strangely powerful presence.

The fact that she welcomed us normally must mean that Gina and the others were able to get rooms without any problems.

"Oh yes, Yuta. Can you give me some time in the evening?"

Hmm, I'm a little tired and don't want to do anything today, but I should at least try a little for Martha, who has been a big help to .......

"Yes, that's fine, but is there something wrong?"

"Oh. Betty asked me to contact Yuta when he arrives. He said he'd be here in the evening after he sent Karku on an errand.

"Is this about Betty? Okay, call me when you get here.

"Yes."

I leave Martha and go to the room she told me about.

What was Betty's business anyway?

Let's see, the four things that are relevant to me and Betty are: ...... cooking and desserts, dairy farming, recruiting of spiritists in the agricultural line, and curry spices. .......

It doesn't sound like a lot of work in words, but the scale of each job is quite large, so it must be a lot of work.

Come to think of it, Betty's whippy-hoppies were atrophied once before.

Maybe she got a flat tire from pushing her work too much. Let's treat her to lots of delicious food again.

****

"Yuta-san. I want soy sauce.

......Betty, who I had been bracing myself for something work-related, was full of desire from the very first word she uttered when we met. I want to knead her whip-hoppers.

I wondered how she knew soy sauce, but she must have tasted it from Mr. Toruku or something.

But hey, a little bit of soy sauce is better than a lot of trouble.

"Let's see... ...... I understand."

He hands over a small jar of soy sauce from his magic bag.

I'll have a little less soy sauce to give to Mr. Toruku, or rather Martha, but I'm sure Mr. Toruku will understand, since he deserves it.

"Thank you very much!

Smiling and hugging the jar of soy sauce, Betty is delighted. She expresses her feelings of joy honestly, which makes me feel relaxed when I am with her.

It's like being with Belle and her friends. .......

Well, I'm going back to my room.

Yes, sir. Thank you very much.

I bow and say goodbye to Betty. I'm tired from all the work I've done today, so I'm going to relax and play with the belles in my room.

"Yuta-san!"

As I was approaching the stairs of the inn, Betty called my name loudly. When I turned around, Betty-san was running toward me in a panic.

I don't know what to say ...... but she was very slow. Her face looked impatient, but she seemed to be slowing down and not making any progress, which was very sad.

"Yuyu, Yuta-san!"

"Um, there's no need to rush, just breathe slowly and regulate your breathing."

I'm afraid that if I rush him, he will stop breathing.

"Huh?　No, my breathing is not disturbed.　Hmmm, I don't think my breath gets out of control just from running a little bit. I'm still physically strong.

......I see, you are right, your breathing is not disturbed. He seems to be strong, and what he lacks is athleticism.

I don't know why Sylphy is laughing, but I don't mind.

"I see. So, what's going on?"

That's right. It's not that I want soy sauce. No, I want soy sauce, but that's not the point.

"I see. So, what's your main question?

"Yuta-san. Do you make soy sauce in the labyrinth city?　I want a bonus.

...... I don't know what's going on, but I do know that Betty is dazzled by the bonus and is about to plunge herself into work hell. I wonder if she will be all right.