Chapter 10 (1/2)

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As we walked along the street, we spotted several inns in line with one another. The size of the inns were similar, but we chose the one with the large stables in the back.

As is common with most inns, the first floor was the dining room and the tavern. Those who wish to stay the night are located on the second floor. Because it was dinner time, an increasing number of people were entering the inn.

I walked up to the waiter girl and inform her that I wanted to get a room.

「Three small silver coins per person per night. A meal on top of that costs extra. You can eat elsewhere, however because the meal made here is so good, I wouldn’t suggest it」

I was informed with a smiling face. It was alot more expensive than the first village, but I suppose prices will be different depending on the location.

For the time being, I decided to stay for one week and hand over the money. If I don’t find a way to earn money soon, I may go bankrupt; I will have to work hard.

The meal was bread and fried vegetables with ale. The total cost came to 3 coppers. At this price, the first inn was better in terms of food for cost.

「After such a long time, a decent meal is very welcome」

Claire says so pitifully, whilst happily shovelling food into her mouth. Considering the diet of an average j.a.panese person, this meal is shabby, but to a slave who has gone through many hards.h.i.+ps…..I’ll make sure to get something good to eat everyday from now on.

After the meal was finished, we went up to our room. Oh? even though we paid for two people, there is only one bed, Isn’t that strange? (TLN: He makes some sort of reference to Karaoke here. About how it’s not like Karaoke, where you pay for one machine, but multiple people use it. But it was difficult to translate -_- so I left it out)

I tried to protest, but was stopped by Claire.

「Isn’t it common to only pay for the number of people staying?」

Claire tilted her head to one side as she said so. Ok, that wasn’t expected, but still. There is no shower, nor is there a bath. When I asked an elder sister downstairs, she said you order out a large tub instead of a bath.

They seem to usually draw out water from the well out back, then wash themselves with that. However I have magic, I just need to summon numerous ice blocks within the tub, then melt it down with fire magic. Instant bathwater.

「That incredible master! You can use both fire and ice magic!」

She seems to be excessively impressed. Is it really that impressive? I wanted to wash my body first, but I allowed Claire to go before me. As I was a gentleman, I left the room and  I didn’t peak. Nor did I listen in.

She initially refused, she felt it was wrong for a slave to bathe before her master. I told her it would be wrong to enter after a man, but she was still hesitant. However after being told I was looking forward to her transformation, she allowed it.