Chapter 22.1 - Magic Swordsman and Black Organization [5] – part 1 (2/2)

The emphasized chest, the skirt which can easily flip up, and the stomach exposed without hesitation.

Everything goes against his『aesthetics』.

「You who choose to show and have lost your shame – are not even worth peeping.」

Speaking cheerfully about his『aesthetics』, he contacted his master, Leia, and reported the incident in detail.

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After successfully delivering the wheat to the Rocky Store, I headed to the clock tower of the meeting place.

Rose stood absent-mindedly there.

She also noticed me, and raised her right hand slightly.

「Allen, over here,」

「Rose, how is Sandy-san’s condition?」

「She’s all right now. She strained her back, so she just needs to rest for a while.」

「I see. Thank goodness…」

I’m really glad it wasn’t anything critical.

「Which reminds me, where is Ria?」

「Still at the hospital. She said『we can’t leave Sandy-san alone while she’s still recovering』」

「I see… how Ria-like.」

Such considerations are one of her greatest virtues.

「Well, shall we go?」

「Aa, I’ll follow your lead.」

「Un, this way.」

Then we headed to the hospital where Ria and Sandy-san were waiting.

The hospital was only three minutes from the clock tower.

After completing a simple procedure at the reception desk, we turned towards Sandy-san’s room.

Her room was a shared room for four people.

「I’m back. How do you feel, Sandy-san?」

「Oo, Allen-kun… I’m really sorry for troubling you… I am somewhat fine thanks to you, so thank you.」

「No, please don’t worry. And – here, the money from delivering the wheat.」

And I handed her the small leather bag.

「Oh my…! I’m really thankful for everything…」

「No, this is also an extension of the job.」

Finally, after finished summarizing, I whispered to Ria.

「Thank you, Ria.」

「Uun, this much is no problem.」

She laughed gently, saying so.

After that, as we were about to leave the hospital, Sandy-san spoke.

「Come to think of it… What are you going to do now? Since you’re in Drestia at this time of year, why don’t you enjoy the annual Daido Commercial Festival? 」

「Yes. That is what we planned to do.」

「Oh, is that right? Then rent a yukata! It’s a festival after all, and wearing the school uniform is a little unfitting… So, how about it?」

And then,

「Yuka-ta…?」

「It’s like a traditional outfit in this country.」

As Ria tilted her head, Rose immediately added an explanation.

Ria, the princess of neighbouring country, Vesteria, doesn’t seem to know about yukata.

「Yukata huh…」

I never thought about it.

I worried about what to do and looked at Ria and Rose.

「…I- I’d like to try wearing it.」

「Un, uniform is a little conspicuous.」

……Certainly, there was a point in what Rose said.

This time, we’re really pushing the boundary of suspension with this『request』…So, the thought of being recognised is quite stressful.

There would be nothing better than to enjoy the festival as much as possible together.

Thus, a normal yukata is surely a better choice than the uniform of the famous Thousand Blade Academy.

「Right… We’re going to a festival after all, so I would like to rent a yukata.」

「In that case, there is a good shop in front of this hospital!『Yukata Rental Main Store』, a long-established store that has been around since I was young. All the people in the store are nice people too.」

「Oh, is that so? Then, we’ll drop by there.」

This information is really helpful.

It’s more reassuring to have a shop introduced to you than a shop you’re going to for the first time.

「Well then, Sandy-san. Let’s meet again sometime.」

「I hope your back recovers soon!」

「See you.」

「Aa, thanks. Everyone, take care.」

Then, we parted with Sandy-san and left the hospital.