121 118 Stories Dried Meat is Popular

"Whoa, that's a ton of stuff today. Boy's a good hunter."

"No......"

See 14 pieces of meat I put on my desk.

It is massive indeed.

But this is all Ciel's business.

Um, Ciel's been working hard since the day we hunted for a long time.

Every time you set a trap, Ciel messes with wild rabbits and wild rats with intimidation.

Once I asked him to stop, the next day he usually brought his hunted prey.

Apparently, they've decided to offer me prey no matter what.

From Ciel's point of view, does that mean I can't hunt?

... I was planning on working hard, too.

"Hmm? What's up?

"No. I've been buying it out for you that whole day, are you okay?

"Hahaha, never mind. Apparently, rumors of this store are spreading among junior adventurers."

"Rumors?"

"Oh, when you come to my shop, you can buy a lot of dried meat."

"Oh, I heard that rumor in the square."

"Whoa! I knew it was a rumor?

"Yes, I heard about this store, so I always wondered what it was, so I'm pretty sure."

The rumor I heard was, "I'm pretty sure you can buy a lot of dried meat at the boulevard store."

The junior adventurers need to prepare for a variety of things before caging in.

Tools to hunt demons in caves, tents to use in caves, and food.

Dried meat is the main necessity in food.

But every butcher in this town has thin dried meat.

For this reason, it is necessary to search around the store in order to count.

That's a lot of work.

However, if you come to this store in the past few days, you won't have to go around the store because you can buy a lot.

That's what's spreading in the square as rumors.

I was surprised when I first heard it.

The reason for that information is because it's the meat I sell.

"Well, thanks to that rumor, my shop is a popular one. So, I still want the meat"

If that rumor does spread, you'll need meat.

"Hey, kid."

"Yes."

"Can we just increase the amount a little bit?

"What!"

For 14 today.

When I get more of this, I get about 20.

Or 15 yesterday.

Before that, for sure, 18.

Does that mean it's not enough?

"Ahhh, I'm not saying I can't. It's a little oversold."

The shopkeeper's gaze turns to the shelves selling dried meat.

When I look at the shelves with that too, there are about six large bags of dried meat on that shelf.

I'm sure there were about 25 of them yesterday.

"I've got guys buying five in the morning. That's all we have."

Five!

The big bag in this store is about five days worth of food for one person.

There should have been a group of three or four adventurers going into the cave.

... I do feel like I'm buying a little too much, but that would mean caging in a cave.

But it's oversold.

If it sells in that condition, it's not enough at all.

"I'll do my best"

"Sorry."

I'm Ciel, even if I say I'll do my best.

No, I want to be able to hunt somehow, too.

Ciel normally has me hunting, and I set a trap, too.

I wonder if I can do my best with this.

"Copper plate as usual, okay?

"Yes."

Receive the copper plate and leave the store.

Eight days from the day Count Faltria was captured.

The whole town finally returned to its original state.

He seemed to be really popular with the people in town and the atmosphere across town seemed dark and depressing for a couple of days.

That calmed down a little bit, and people started laughing on the boulevard.

Mr. Seiselk and the others seem relieved.

Mr. Low Creek and Mr. Sifal went back home from the square two days ago.

Mr. Nouga also said he would roll into a house he knew, and he's not here since today.

It will be time for Mr Borolda and the others to get back to their original jobs.

Then you're done with my diner.

... It's over, isn't it?

You're a little nervous.

Well, I'm not particularly concerned because I'm happy they need me.

Returning to the square, there is the figure of Mr. Ratlua.

Still, I have a few hours for dinner.

Is something wrong?

"Mr. Ratlua, you're early today"

"Good luck"

"Good luck"

A little tired look but its atmosphere is soft.

Apparently, something good happened.

"I have a message from Gilmouth and the captain."

Mr. Gilmouth and the captain?

"What is it?

I'm not involved with the organization anymore.

So I don't think there's anything about this.

I haven't even caused any problems... I bet.

"'I want to talk to you slowly, so why don't you join me for dinner?' Cause."

"... ah! Uh."

Doesn't seem to mean I was having problems before I knew it, good.

And it's dinner.

... Are you coming to eat?

"Are you coming here to eat?

"What? Oh, no, no. He said he'd buy us dinner."

"Luxury... is that okay?

"It's okay. We're going to have to take care of it."

Is Mr. Ratlua and the others with you?

I hope so.

"Yes. Pleasure!

"Okay! What do you want?

"There's no particular hope, though."

"Oh well. Then I'll take my chances."

Is that good?

Besides, he has an indescribable look.

Don't feel like you're thinking about something that's definitely not good.

"Hmm?"

"No, it's on your face."

"...... hahahaha, I'm fine. Because it's not impossible."

Looks like he was thinking something after all.

Are you sure it's okay if I leave it to you?

"I'm really fine"

Mr. Ratlua laughs bitterly when he sees my face.

Apparently he had a worried look on his face.

But because this is Mr Ratlua's fault.

"I believe you! Please."

I don't know what kind of store there is, so I have to ask for it.

Good luck, Mr. Gilmouth, Captain.

"Okay, I'd like to go in this town. Kind of a fancy store. 'Please don't be nervous at the store'...... eh"

There's no way I know what it tastes like to be in a fancy store because I'm nervous.

Normal is the best.

"Mr. Ratlua, please make yourself at a convenient place to eat"

Let's just keep it in mind.

He looks a little sorry for my words.

I'm glad I told you.

"I don't have a choice, I'm so sorry. I'll tell you exactly what Ivy wants."

I was empowered by the huge part, but I won't give up on this.

It's going to be kind of awesome if I leave it to you.

Still, I'm a little excited.

"Mr. Ratlua, is that your use to say it?

"Uh, I'm a little tired, so I guess I feel like I'm out here."

Does that mean you're skipping?

Mr. Ratlua is a free man, isn't he?

But don't you get angry or something?

... you're not the one who makes that mistake.

Absolutely.

"Ah, Seiselk will explain later,"

"Yes?"

"Count Faltria has pleaded guilty."

"Really?"

"Oh, the evidence we gathered was enough. Evidence coming out of his lair seems to be decisive."

A safe house.

That's what I felt like being aristocratic.

Still, did you finally admit it?

I was worried because even when I poked at the evidence, I heard that it was a conspiracy and that I would not plead guilty to it.

You must have been a good guy, but you feel like you got your nature at the end of the day.

That's scary.

"That's it, finally."

We are.

What about us?

That's kind of an inclusive way of saying it.

"Did you blow it off or did you throw yourself away? He talks, he talks. This is the worst part about nobility."

"... what do you call it"

"Because of that, it looks like we're in a pretty rush in Wang Du. I hear he talked about the backpack that was in trouble in Wangdu. They say the Knights are investigating now."

In every town, is there an organization behind it?

Thinking about it, we need to continue our journey more carefully.

I guess I really need to think about solo travel.

"Thank you and stupidity were both received from Gilmouth, the king's capital."

"Gratitude and stupidity?

"Yes. A thank you that finally seems to have a purpose about the organization I've been chasing. You're so stupid that you can't afford information all of a sudden."

"... it's similar to here"

"Hmm? Really, the state here a while back? That's tough, the place is the king's capital. Poor thing."

I hope you make a little look of pity.

Otherwise, you'll look like a belly-black person.

"Mr. Ratlua, that's just what they say with such a smile..."

"Oh, no. Nature."

I try to hide my face with my hands, but it looks like a lot of fun.

Mr. Ratlua is refreshing but belly black.

I'm probably sure of it.

Maybe it was a good fight with Mr. Schiffer.