c4 (2/2)

「Don't look down on me b.a.s.t.a.r.d!!」 (Kid)

Pulling out a short dagger from his waist, he turned to face me. Someone grabbed his arms from behind, restraining him.

「S, Sorry! My younger brother's caused trouble for you.」 (Adventurer)

「Let go of me! I'll beat that guy and become a 【Tier 1】 knight! Those examinations are for wimps!」 (Kid)

The kid's older brother was the one who lent me his sword to fight the thieves.

「What're you doing in the guild!? If you've got an issue, take it outside!」 the guild receptionist said, coming forward. It can't be helped. There are other people watching.

「Fine. Let's take it outside, brat.」 (Izayoi)

「You don't get it! You're completely uninterested!」 (Kid)

「...Those people from before didn't seem pleased, it doesn't feel good.」 (Receptionist)

「If they've got a problem, let them say it directly.」 (Izayoi)

Is that right? That's right. Let them voice their objections. Looking away from the brat, I stared at the receptionist.

「I think it's better to not say it.」 (Izayoi)

「Which is it, then.」 (Receptionist)

「Hey! Don't ignore me! Fight me!」 (Kid)

When the time for the examination came, the brat was dragged away by the older brother.

With the gold I had received in hand, I planned to go about the town preparing equipment, but...

「Well, first off is that dirty appearance. We have to get you some new, proper clothes.」 (Receptionist)

Do I have no choice but to go shopping with the receptionist?

「...is the guild alright?」 (Izayoi)

「Yes, because it's early in the morning.」 (Receptionist)

What's with her? She said she didn't like my character, and here we are shopping together.

『It's love.』 (Astrea)

(Love? What.) (Izayoi)

『It's the typical pattern, Astrea-chan knows. They'll come over the same day.』 (Astrea)

(Where did you hear that.) (Izayoi)

Because I decided to receive the money immediately, they thought I would spend it all today.

Wearing a white sleeveless s.h.i.+rt and hot pants, the receptionist guided me around. I was brought to a clothing store. As the receptionist separated from me to look at women's clothes, I chose to buy my own appropriate things. While the she was preoccupied choosing, I snuck out of the store.

Small shops were gathered together. If there's one problem, it's that I'll be caught up to. Going about a shop alone, I bought equipment. Next would be a weapon. From the entrance to the weapon shop, a shadow approached.

「Hey! Why did you leave me behind!」 (Receptionist)

「...I thought interrupting would be bad.」 (Izayoi)

「Please just say something... Is a weapon next?」 (Receptionist)

「Yeah.」 (Izayoi)

「Then let's think about it together.」 (Receptionist)

Thinking about it, I've never been in a weapon store. Before, Astrea's sword was enough.

「Welcome, Miss Lilia... Is that your boyfriend?」 (Store Clerk)

「No way! This is the adventurer that dealt with the thieves.」 (Receptionist → Lilia)

「You're the rumored swordsman, I see. You have my thanks. Please, take a look around.」 (Store Clerk)

I looked all around for a suitable sword, but none of them were appealing.

(Astrea. Are there any good weapons?) (Izayoi)

『Yeah. The quality isn't bad, but none of them stand out... Wait, Izayoi. Did you forget about the sword you gave me?』 (Astrea)

The sword I gave to Astrea? Right. That's right. I completely forgot.

Astrea has a place to store various things. There should be some unused swords.

『You really did forget. They're better than the things in this store, so Astrea-chan thinks you don't need to get a sword here.』 (Astrea)

(Got it. I'll do that.) (Izayoi)

I'll use a sword Astrea has stored. Looking for a subst.i.tute weapon, I purchased two daggers that were as long as the length from your elbow to your wrist, and six throwing knives.

「Huh? Are those small swords enough?」 (Lilia)

「Yeah, because there aren't any good long swords.」 (Izayoi)

「Hold on, what are you saying in front of Damido! Isn't that rude? You're rude through and through aren't you!」 (Lilia)

The shopkeeper laughed, placing a hand on the receptionist's shoulder.

「He's the adventurer who got the reward for defeating the thieves. Of course the swords in my store aren't good enough.」 (Damido)

I also put my hand on the receptionist's shoulder.

「That's right.」 (Izayoi)

Knocking away my hand, she returned to her foul mood from before.

「I hate that side of you! I don't know you anymore!」 (Receptionist)

The receptionist Lilia said as much.

She then darted out of the shop.

「...I'm in your debt, Lilia.」 (Izayoi)

I quietly muttered that small goodbye to her retreating figure.

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