25 Episode 25: The Waiter, Still Not Appearing

It has been two days since Nesca taught me so much about the Adventurer Alliance.

By the end of the day at the latest, I heard the inspectors are coming to town...

"Brother Shiloh, you don't have a clue."

"Yeah. They're not coming."

"Has it gone down the road?

"It seems to be the main road to the next town. Are you even eating roadgrass?

"I hope it comes soon"

There was no sign of it coming.

I can only think of two reasons why I'm late.

Was there an incident, or was the inspector just rooting in time?

As far as Mr. Ryer's story is concerned, the Roose theory is powerful, though.

Already the sun has begun to tilt and is about to disappear across the mountain.

There's no pity for Karen waiting at the entrance to town since yesterday so she can welcome you anytime.

Well, I'm wearing a nice outfit (the clothes I borrowed from Karen) so that I can come to the store whenever I want.

Because I can't wear clothes, or I'm just tired of standing there normally. This is it.

I want to be released soon.

"Oh, it's Kane's wife."

Aina tilts her neck and clears her ears.

From the town centre, "Cancuncan" and a bell were heard.

They say this bell rings several times a day and informs the residents of the time.

The bell that is ringing now is something that will inform the evening.

I mean, it's a sign that you should go home because the sun's going down already.

"This is not going to come today. All right. You can come up, Aina. Thanks again today. Good luck."

"Shiloh, your brother's annoyed too."

That's what Aina says, chuckles.

"Go home before dark."

"Yeah. Shiloh, what about your brother?

"Hmm, maybe the inspector will arrive in critical condition, and I'll just stay a little longer"

"Then Aina will come too, right?

"You can't do that. Aina's mother will be worried. Right?"

"... yeah. Okay."

Me tell you, Aina snorts.

I've never asked, but I guess your mother is very important to Aina.

You're only eight, but you work for your mother, right?

"Brother Shiloh, see you tomorrow"

Aina walks out of the store looking remorseful.

I walked out of the store too and waved until Aina couldn't see me.

"Shiloh, come on - honey. Bye-bye!"

Aina looks back over and over and over, and she waves.

I looked back at what I was going to lose and went back to the store after I lost sight of Aina.

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In the end, even an hour later, no visitors came.

The sun sets, and the town of Ninolich without street lights is dark.

Besides, there is no tavern, so the neighborhood is quiet.

Exactly enough.

That's what I thought, when I got up out of my chair trying to lock the store door.

"I'm sorry. Does" Shiloh Store "mean this one?

Suddenly, an adventurous little woman walked into the store.

Even though I didn't decide on the name of the store, I said, "Yes."

The woman looked relieved.

"Good. Were you still open?"

"Looks like you're an adventurer from what I've seen, do you need anything?

More than half of our customers are adventurers.

Because I was used to serving adventurers.

You can even make a joke with a light joke.

"No, someone I know told me this store has all the items for adventurers. I'm here to see what kind of items you have."

"I see. Did you"

"I'm sorry to push you so late. Can I see the items from this store? I'm in a bit of a hurry."

"Go ahead. Never mind about me. Look as much as you like. Ask me anything you don't know about the item."

"I'm sorry. Then let me take a look."

A woman looks around the store.

The display shelves are lined with items (products) for adventurers, with handwritten instructions written by Eina.

It's just an item anyone can use once I've explained it a bit, but these cares were more popular than I expected.

"Is this... the rumored 'town' thing?

"That's right. Would you like to try it?

"Please."

Our main product match.

It is now said that it is harder to find people in the town of Ninolich who do not have them.

"Here's the thing...... yes. There's a fire."

"... but I heard the story. I can't believe I saw it myself. Can I give it a try, too?

"Of course it is. Go ahead."

A woman shrugs a match and the fire lights up.

"............... that's a great item"

A woman who tells you like you're impressed.

Then look at the items on the display shelf.

"What's this silver thing over here?

"Oh, that's right"

I pull a sample of the item the woman pointed at from the counter.

"This is called a 'survival sheet' and is a convenient cold proof item to carry around. I'll spread it out now, so look."

That's what I said. I spread the survival sheet I had in my hand.

Survival sheets are insulated sheets made of thin aluminum.

You can maintain your temperature by wrapping it around your body and warm it up easily.

Practicality is batu-gun, and many climbers are adding to their luggage in case it happens.

It measures 210 cm vertically. It is 130 cm across and will be small enough to fit into your pocket if folded securely.

This is a very popular item for adventurers who don't have to bother carrying a blanket.

And the other day, when I showed it to Karen, it can be one of those items that surprised me.

"This is the cold-proof item?

"It looks a little flashy, though. It's quicker for you to experience it than to explain it. Try wrapping it in this."

"... ok"

A woman wraps herself in a survival sheet.

Then the expression turned to surprise.

"Awesome. This is... So thin, yet so warm."

"Right? With this survival sheet, you can turn what you've been blanketing into food and water."

"You're right. This item… can be considered innovative for adventurers"

A woman who just nods that she's heartfelt surprised.

"So what's this item here?

"Oh, that's..."

An hour after Eina left.

An adventurer woman came at the time she tried to close the store for another two hours.

I gave her a demonstration of all the items in the store.

"Thanks for the explanation. Then I beg your pardon."

I tried my best to explain that the woman was just amazed and ended up leaving the store without buying anything.

I leak pompously as I drop off a woman disappearing into the darkness of the night.

"I'm in a hurry, what the hell was I in a hurry for?