16 Episode 16: Flashes to Success

It's already been three days since the mayor, Karen, asked me to surprise someone from the Adventurers Guild who came to inspect me.

The store, which is currently pre-opened, is still busy today.

The match sells out in the morning and closes at noon.

And I was thinking about what kind of product I would bring from Japan this afternoon.

It is no exaggeration to say that the future of this town depends on my product choices.

That bothers you, doesn't it?

"Hmm."

Mr. Cullen said something like a match is enough, but as far as I'm concerned, I'd like to have another thing that's going to be good for the hearts of those who come to inspect.

But I couldn't even imagine what to prepare for an adventurer who wasn't even a resident of this world.

I can't help it if this happens.

"Okay. I've made up my mind."

I made a decision.

"Hmm? Shiloh, brother, what have you done?

Aina asks me after lunch (which I prepared).

"Well done. You listened to me, Aina. There's something Mr. Cullen asked you to do the other day, isn't there?

"The one from Boo Kensha Guild?

"Sort of. That. Show the inspector the match. But as far as I'm concerned, you want to have something else to help you with your adventure."

"Oh, okay. So I asked him to bring me something. Isn't that right, Shiloh, brother?

"Boo-boo. Off. The correct answer is…"

"What's the right answer?

I'll tilt my neck and ask Aina, and I'll tell her what I think.

Aina,

"Yeah ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!?

I was so surprised that I screamed.

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"So, Karen, I'm going to accompany the adventurer for a moment."

This is the mayor's office in the hall.

Mr. Karen, sitting in the chair, listened to my ideas over the desk,

"... Shiloh, are you serious?

He asked me back with a serious face.

"Yeah. I mean it. I guess the best way to know what adventurers need is to accompany adventurers."

It's easy for me to think of something.

I acted with the adventurer and thought I'd learn what things were going to sell in the field.

"The only place in this town where adventurers go is in the East Forest. And that forest is a lot more dangerous than you think, isn't it?

"I'm ready. Yeah, but I won't do anything dangerous. Herb...... was it? We hope to be able to accompany the adventurers on their way to collecting medicinal herbs and minerals. Whatever it is, you can hire the adventurer as your escort and just camp in the woods for a few days"

"Hmm. That sounds less dangerous."

"Right! So."

I got to get to the bottom of this.

"Can someone introduce me to the adventurer?

and tell Mr. Karen.

"Phew."

Mr. Karen laughs and snorts.

"Okay. Come here tomorrow morning when you're ready to go into the woods. Let's introduce you to a trusted adventurer party."

"Thank you"

"No, it's on me to thank you. You, the merchant, can't do anything for a town with no edge or itch. [M] Shiloh."

Ms. Karen rose from her chair and bowed her head deeply.

"Thank you for your dedication to the development of the town. I will always reward you for what you do, so let me sweeten you now."

"Hey, you're lit when you say it like that. But... yeah, sweeten me up. Well, maybe it's soggy."

"Hehe, you're really nostalgic....... thank you so much"

So I asked Karen to introduce me to the adventurer tomorrow.

All right. I'll be ready by the end of the day.