Chapter 8 (2/2)

”This is a rare magical storage item!”

”Maybe it can fit any size of luggage?”

”No doubt! I'm familiar with this magic embroidered circle!”

I remember it well because I had it in my previous group.

You put what you want on the cloth, and it will keep it stored for you.

If you buy it directly from a store, it will cost you at least about 10 million.

Depending on the storage space, the price can go up dramatically.

I unfolded the fabric and checked the corner.

There should be an embroidered number, it will tell you how much storage it holds, and how many items it has inside.

“100.”

This is a very rare item.

Even the one from my previous group had a maximum storage space of only 20.

”Master.”

Kaede bent over the cloth. With a smile on her face.

I knew exactly what she meant.

Now we can go further, I guess that's what she's trying to say.

”No. We have little food and water left. If we don't go back, we will starve.”

”I see… You're right. I'm sorry.”

Her face blushed a little, she seemed embarrassed.

I guess she realized she was being a little selfish, and was not aware of what was going on.

But I'm not angry.

It's a common thing for newcomers to fall into.

A little bit more, just a little bit more, and then they go too far to the point of no return, and they get annihilated.

Adventurers must always be aware that their lives are at stake.

If you can't do that, it's because you're just a rookie.

”There is no need to rush. You still have many opportunities to raise your level.”

”Yes.”

I put my backpack in the magic storage.

Then the luggage was absorbed and disappeared.

All I have to do is fold the cloth and put it in my pocket.

”Now, let's go home.”

”Yes!”

Kaede took care of the monsters that were back in the dungeon.

It's easy for me to just watch.

Of course, if necessary, I will fight, but for the moment, I don't think I have to.

There is no enemy in this place that can match her.

By the time we reached the surface, Kaede's level had reached forty.

It went up 32 levels in one day, it's crazy.

That includes my skills.

I go up so many levels every day, it's hard for me to keep up.

Once I was in town, I sold the materials and items we collected.

The current income is 120,000.

That's a lot for our first time.

After that, we went into a tavern and I ordered a lot of food.

”Master, this meat is delicious!”

”Eat a lot. You deserve it for all your hard work.”

”Yes, master. Thank you very much.”

”You don't have to thank me.”

Watching Kaede eat a whole roast turkey by herself was fun.

She shared a little with me and I filled my stomach.

I had a hard time with all the shit I went through, but after meeting Kaede, every day is better.

Maybe this was better for me than I thought.

I'll have a quiet trip with this lovely slave.

I'm sure we can fill the hole in our hearts sooner than we think.

What level will we go to tomorrow?

I wonder how much she will grow.

With these thoughts in my head, we both return to the inn.

”Master! Wake up, master!”

”What's the matter? It's still early.”

I sit as Kaede shakes my body and calls me over and over.

Looking out the window, I see that the sun has just risen.

The orange morning sun stings my eyes.

A white spot enters the edge of my vision.

Finally, my eyes adjusted and I looked again at Kaede near my bed.

Uh...

”Look Master, I woke up and I was like this!”

”No way...”

”It's true! What do we do now?”

Before my eyes was an adult Kaede with big ears and a tail.