Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Please tak’ care o’ us today!”
”Excuse me”
The day after the tournament.
The blacksmith Smith and his wife Durin had arrived at the party house in the morning. As promised, Alvin and the others were ready and waiting for Smith’s couple, and they all welcomed them.
”Pleased to meet you too!”
Alvin’s cheerful greeting was followed by various greetings from Shinji and the others.
”Donnae be sae formal. I like Alvin an’ I want make him a weapon”
Smith, who is embarrassed by the welcoming mood, laughs and waves his hand in embarrassment. As for Smith, it would be easier and more familiar to be more friendly.
This was also true for Alvin, so Smith’s suggestion was a good one.
”All right! Then we’ll talk normally”
”Yeah. It’s easier fo’ me tae talk too”
Smith and Alvin seemed to have something in common and shook hands firmly.
”..... it’s good if you’re getting along”
Even though he was feeling a little uncomfortable, Shinji was glad that Alvin and the blacksmith were on the same wavelength. Because blacksmiths were often difficult people, and a bad match could affect the outcome of a job.
If a blacksmith has pride, he will do the minimum amount of work even if he doesn’t like the person, but it is human nature to want to provide a better product to someone they like.
”Okay! Then let’s discuss it richt away!”
”Yes!”
”I want tae see the weapon ye’re usin’ now. An’ I’d like tae see ye actually use it”
”Let’s go to the backyard first, where I can wield my weapons without a problem”
Shinji watched as Alvin and Smith headed for the backyard, talking lively.
On the meantime, Durin and Milis walked into the party house’s dining room. Durin’s job is to work behind the scenes, from planning the weapons Smith will create to calculating the actual costs and managing the schedule for delivery of materials and deadlines. Also, it is her job to get to know the members of the with whom they will be working.
”Yeah! Take care, Smith! We’ll come to your place as soon as it’s ready!”
Aside from the two of them getting excited, Shinji took the time to look over the contract that Durin had prepared before signing it.
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”Well then! A’ll be waiting for ye at the workshop!”
”Come on! The carriage will be leavin’ before we know it!”
They all watched as Smith and his wife hurriedly left the party house.
”He was a stormy one, wasn’t he?”
”Smith-san especially. But how was Durin-san?”
Milis smiled as she thought about the conversation she had with Durin.
”Well, she was kind person. And, she spoke well. If she’s going to support someone like Smith-san, she’s going to have to be able to say a lot of things”
”Because the energy is similar to Al’s...... if Mil isn’t firm, she will be pushed around by Al”
”D, don’t worry! I’ll talk to Mil about it”
While the three of them were talking to each other, Shinji thought about his future plans.
It was three days until the appointment. He was told by Durin to come back in about a week to check the stock of materials and replenish any shortages.
(We’ll be leaving in four days...... so we should get everything done before then, right?)
First, he’ll meet Flair and the others this evening.
Shinji thought that he would make sure to reward them for their role in corrupting Himeno.
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The next destination was Este, for weapons.
His relationship with Durin-chan continues.
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