Chapter 5 (1/2)

At the End of the First Day

After was.h.i.+ng Sara’s body off in a river near the Imperial Capital, we are heading back to the adventurer’s guild to report the results. However, there’s a problem.

「I can’t buy a bag」

With the money I have, I can buy a small bag, but I can’t afford to buy a bag that’s big enough to hold all of the boar’s meat and tusks.

There’s no bag small enough to hold only the herbs. Prices in this world are surprisingly high.

Now, what should I do?

「Ano, Master what’s the problem?」

Asked a worried Sara.

In this case, let’s listen to the twins.

I tell the two that I don’t want to show other people my item box magic, and that I can’t afford a bag for the materials.

「Can you take out the items in the item box anywhere?」

I nod at Mira’s question.

「Then, buy a decently sized bag, and make it look like you’re taking items out of that bag, but take them from the item box instead. That way it would be as if you’re taking the items out of the bag.」

「Accepted」

After stroking Mira’s head, I buy a suitable bag at a street stall with the remainder of our money, and we head to the adventurer’s guild.

We hadn’t encountered any trouble along the way, but the atmosphere at the guild was really bad.

I don’t know why everyone is so nervous. What happened?

「Did something happen?」

I asked the receptionist Onee-san.

「Aa、actually a party of rank 5 adventurers was found on the brink of death near the city. Everyone thinks a strong monster did it, so everyone is nervous」

Hee, I would like to fight this monster.

Well, now isn’t a good time though.

I finish the requests, and pa.s.s over all the excess boar material. All for 550 Gill.

Also, I asked receptionist Onee-san about an inn. She said the cheapest one cost 100 Gill per night.

It seems that recently the prices have been raised, and beginner adventurers are having a hard time making a living.

I say my thanks to the receptionist and leave the guild. It’s time to shop. The weapon shop is first. Sara has a means of attacking, but Mira doesn’t since light magic is a recovery type magic.

「Welcome」

When we enter the weapon shop, a small bearded man welcomes us.

Dwarves are a standard when it comes to weapon shops.

「Choose a cheap weapon to your liking」

Personally, If I were Sara, I would choose a wand that increases magic power. I’d get a bow if I were Mira, but I’ll let them choose what they like.

In the meantime, I focused on my own business.

「Storekeeper, can you fix this?」

I show him the katana I broke when I was fighting the boars.

「Hou, a sword? It’s unusual, but I can fix it」

「Please」

After I handed over my katana to the storekeeper, the twins walked up with the weapons they had chosen.

When I asked Mira why she chose a bow, she said that she wants to be able to protect people on her own.

「A total of 250 Gill, and the sword will be ready tomorrow at noon」

I pa.s.s the money, receive the goods, and leave the store. I’m now left with 300 Gill. I wanted to buy armor as well, but I would probably spend a lot and wouldn’t have enough money left to stay at an inn.

「Slaves are refused here」

2 hours have already pa.s.sed while we were searching for an inn. It’s already dark, and traffic has decreased. I didn’t eat anything today, so I’m very hungry.

When I asked where slaves could stay, I was told that they could camp outside the city.

People who buy slaves, like the many adventurers and n.o.bles, let them stay outside the city where they are attacked by monsters. The lowest priced slaves are treated like trash. If they can’t be used, they are thrown out.

「I’m sorry, Master」

「Rejected」

I cut the suggestion of the twins off right away.

Therefore, I can’t let the twins stay outside by themselves.

If possible, I wanted to rest in a bed, but there’s no helping it.