Chapter 39 – Contract and dinner.

Chapter 39 – Contract and dinner.

I followed Welf while explaining to him the type of weapon I wanted. I want a short, one-handed sword. A long sword could hinder me. I want a sword similar to a dagger, but different from one.

I don't know if that makes sense.

A sword with a slightly curved blade, like a katana.

"A sword like that... I've never made a sword like that before. You said you want a magic sword, right?"

"That's right. I have the money. Make the sword, and I'll give you everything." I showed him the bag of money. Welf looked at the money but didn't seem to care.

"I refuse. But I have plenty of those here if you want a regular sword." Welf walked over to a shelf, and I followed. He showed me various swords. Some were one-handed, and others were large two-handed swords.

None of them caught my attention.

I picked up one and swung it to test, but... They were of similar quality to my current sword.

"Are you sure you can't make a magic sword for me? We can go out together to discuss it, how about that? We can have dinner together tonight."

"Dinner?" Welf put his hand on his chin and thought. "Alright, but you'll have to pay for everything." Welf didn't seem like he would change his mind; he just wanted a free meal.

"I'll return later. I will make you change your mind because I need a sword, and I know you have the talent."

"You could go to another shop," Welf said as he watched me leave the store. I turned to him and replied,

"They are too expensive."

Welf was speechless.

I'm being honest with him. I only approached him because he could make me a decent sword without charging too much. He's my best option since I don't have much money.

But if I can't make him change his mind, I'm not going to beg.

I'll take the money I make from selling books, go to Hephaestus's shop in the tower, and buy one of their best swords.

I went home and waited another two hours before returning to the library. When I arrived, I noticed some customers. And to my surprise, they were young customers.

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The time for dinner with Welf is here.

I took a hot bath, put on clean clothes, and checked the clothes I had washed before. Fortunately, they were almost dry. They're drying despite not having the sun to dry them.

It's great to have a magic room.

Then, I left my room and headed towards Welf's shop.

When I got there, I noticed there were some customers. He sold swords to two men who looked like novice adventurers. The men seemed happy with their purchases.

"You came. I thought you wouldn't."

"I said I wanted to have dinner with you, right? Let's go."

"I still need to change my clothes. They're all dirty."

"I'll wait here."

Welf went back inside the shop, and I waited for long minutes outside until he returned.

"I'm ready. Where should we go?" Welf asked after locking his shop.

"I plan to go to the Hostess of Fertility. Have you been there before?"

"Of course, I think everyone has been to that place. But isn't it a bit expensive?"

"Don't worry about that. I have plenty of money."

Together, we headed to the Hostess of Fertility.

When we sat at a table, we were attended to by someone I was eager to meet.

Syr Flova.

'Look who's here. The "Persona" of Freya. I had seen her when I came here before, but I didn't get to talk to her.'