Chapter 73 (1/2)

Summary of the last chapter in three lines

Let’s go to the guild.

Two of the rumors.

Plan for tomorrow: going to library.

「Welcome!」

Upon entering the inn, Miri greets them with a cheerful voice. However, despite her tone, her expression is stiff.

「Miri, I’ll introduce her. She’s Dinarius, my old comrade’s little sister. Because of some circ.u.mstances, I’m going to travel with her now. Today, we came here to have some food.」

「Dinarius. Please call me Dina. Miri-san, nice to meet you.」

Although she’s shocked that Souta brought along a woman she doesn't know, her surprise disappears before Dina’s smile.

「Errr, I’m the daughter of this inn’s owner, Miriana. You can call me Miri. Nice to meet you too.」

「Yes, I already heard the story from Souta-san, but you’re really cute.」

「Eh! C-Cute? Me? That…… For that to come from a person as beautiful as this. Moreover Souta-san also said so, hawa~」

Miri covers her face, which has turned bright red, though, because of her fidgeting, her action shows her embarra.s.sment.

「Ufufu~, as I thought, you’re really cute.」

With that remark, Miri’s fidgeting increases.

「Let’s stop playing around already. We can’t continue like this.」

「It would be great if you do so. Hey, Miri-chan, I'll handle the rest, so you help your father out .」

Unable to just watch any longer, Milfana pushes Miri into the dining room.

Because Miri still wants to talk with Souta and Dina, she has a dissatisfied expression when she’s pushed, but, when she starts to serve another guest, there is only the smile of the daughter of the inn on her face.

「I’m sorry Souta-san, and also, Dina-san, right? Do you want to eat today?」

「Ah, are there any vacant seats?」

「There are. However, it might be a bit noisy because there are other customers……」

Milfana is apologetic as she sends a fleeting glance at the dining room.

「You don’t mind, right?」

「Yes. I’m looking forward to the delicious food!」

Dina replies immediately.

「In that case, there are vacant seats at the back. Please, this way.」

When they set their foot on the dining room, the hustle and bustle inside instantly quiet down. This inn is affiliated with the guild, so many of the customers are adventures, and many of them know Souta. Their eyes gather on Souta, who has appeared in this city after a long time away, and especially on the silver-haired elf behind him.

Souta and Dina know they’re being watched, but they go to the table without worrying about it.

「Now then, what shall I eat I wonder.」