Chapter 74 - Chapter 8: Expedition - Under One’s Control

Chapter 74 - Chapter 8: Expedition - Under One’s Control

(T/N: We are halfway through the first half of the story. Kingdom of Ortesia storyline will soon end. I cant believe it only take me this less amount of time to translate it. At this rate, it will only be within 3 weeks of completing the translation of the first half.)

By the time I entered the now-familiar coffee shop, my rendezvous was already settled into a seat.

Hello, sorry for the wait.

Hieee!

The girl raised her shoulders in an over-the-top gesture at my call from behind.

Excuse me, did I spook you? Have you been waiting long?

No, we only arrived a few minutes ago.

A tinge of sharpness was contained in Felts words. In the corner of her worried eyes was filled with a pitiful Sasha, who was all shaken up.

I see, thats good to knowoh, owner, coffee for me too.

Calling out to the owner, who was no doubt in the kitchen while I plopped down in a chair, an incisive reply followed, yet there was a sense of being overstrained somehow. Perhaps he was attuned to our cutthroat atmosphere.

Then Felt questioned me, So, why have you called us here today? in a voice that was undeniably disturbed.

Good grief, Ms. Felt, please dont be so defensive. Even Ms. Sasha is intimidated, right?

You are the one that terrifies her

Even without you mentioning it, I can tell.

Felts words conveyed such an underlying meaning.

Oh, are you still dwelling on what happened that day? I have already made her expiated for what she did to Mr. Hansa, so I have no further desire to cause her harmfor the time being that is.

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As though there was an earthquake solely around Sasha, a tremor swept through her.

Such torture was apparently unbearable, even for the Cannibal Merchant. Even Felt shot me a fierce look. She may have meant I shouldnt tease Sasha too much.

Well, all joking aside, the reason I called you two here today is to discuss business.

Both of them exhibited a shocked expression at that moment.

How did you know?

Thats why I am monitoring you.

A chuckle rose to my lips before I lifted my spoon to my mouth. As the vanilla ice cream melted in my mouth, its rich sweetness washed over my entire body as if to soothe my exhausted state.

I turned to gaze at the two of them, who were taking a mouthful of ice cream while exuding expressions of astonishment. Everything the owner made here was divine, wasnt it

I am glad you enjoyed it. Oh, you can put frozen fruit on it optionally, too. I think you would especially like it, Ms. Sasha.

I-I would love that.

All right.

To put Sasha at ease, a reassuring smile graced my face, and she returned a modest smile as well.

Sashas face relaxed this time as a gentle grin blanketed her features as I instantly mixed the frozen mandarin oranges that the owner had brought over into the ice cream.

Felt inquired with a bewildered countenance as I watched smiling.

Hey what in the world is your purpose?

? What do you mean?

You dont have to do this, we will obey your orders. So that kind of thing is

I already said its a request.

My words were accompanied by a wry smile.

Besides, its only human nature to appreciate those who have been working under the blazing sun.

What on earth are you?

What am I huh I am a teacher at a school of magic, you know.

A broad sigh escaped from Felt.

This world is beyond saving.