Chapter 92 (1/2)

”Master~!”

At the other end of the road, Kaede was waving her hand.

It seems that she and the others have gathered and only Soara and I are left.

Kaede was wagging her tail and seemed happy to see me in front of her.

We parted for a short time, but I wonder if she missed me that badly.

”How was your shopping?”

”There were lots and lots of things, and I couldn't decide what I should buy. I also bought a lot of things for you, Master. I'll show them to you later.”

The backpack Kaede is carrying is very bulky.

I gave her the magic storage, but she didn't seem to use it.

Or maybe she was so engrossed in shopping that she forgot all about it.

”Marianne, did you get what you wanted?”

”Yes. I was able to buy souvenirs for my father and Urara, and I found some rare items, so I'm happy, and so is Luna.”

”That's right, I have my bath brush, my bath sunglasses and... Oh no, I can let you see this, Toru-Kun. Hey, don't move.”

Luna's bag is constantly moving.

……I wonder what it is. I'm curious what's in that bag.

”What are we going to do now? Are we going to meet up with Nei and the others?

”They probably didn't sell well. We're done with our work, so we should help them.”

”I agree. I am indebted to Nei-San for her help.”

And so we moved to the market.

”There are a lot of people.”

”Is there a problem?”

I can hear many voices from the place where Nei is.

”Don't push! The vegetables aren't going anywhere!”

”So, you want to buy this cucumber for 1,000? It's a special occasion.”

”Guys, get in line! Otherwise, I won't sell anything at all!”

”Here's your money. What? You want to shake my hand? Sure, I'm happy to shake hands with such a pretty young lady.”

In the crowded market, Nei's stall was the main attraction.

Both men and women were concentrated there.

I don't feel like going anywhere near that crowd.

”It's all sold out now! Spread out!”

Apparently, everything was sold out.

People go home in regret.

”It looks like everything went well.”

”It wasn't easy. I didn't know so many people were coming.”

Nei sits down and spreads her legs in exhaustion.

On the other hand, Alusha and Frau each have a dreamy look in their eyes.

”Elves are very popular among humans. I'm surprised.”

”Most people usually don't pay attention to me because I'm always around Kaede, but Frau is a magnificently beautiful fairy. I feel like I'm finally getting the recognition I deserve.”

Pione looks embarrassed for some reason.

”I know people mistake me for a man because I'm dressed like one, but it's complicated when all the girls are coming on to me. I don't think I'm attractive enough to be a girl.”

Cheer up, Pione.

You have done very well.

And you're a pretty girl.

I put my hand on Pione's head to cheer her up.

”Toru-Sama... Ueeeh!”

”Relax, it's all over now.”

I rubbed her back gently.

”Well, you three really helped me. I've made a lot of money and now I'll be able to feed my family for a while.”

”You still have a sister and brother who are still children.”

”Our monthly food bill is twice what it used to be. Since I stopped working as an adventurer, things aren't the same as before.”

”I'm going to give you this.”

I took a leather bag out of my magic storage.

A loud bang is heard and Nei's eyes light up.

”What is all this?”

”They're for you, I don't need them.”

”That's impossible! There are several rare items here!”

”Say yes, they're for you.”

These are items I obtained in Berserker Valley.

Actually, I completely forgot to sell them and had them just sitting there taking up space.

If I just keep them for a long time, it'd be a waste of treasure, and it would be best to give them to Nei, who has taken great care of me.

They all nodded their heads, as if thinking the same thing.

”Thank you, Toru.”

”Don't cry. I'm going to want more vegetables anyway. It's like paying in advance.”

”I'm not crying! Don't look at me!”

Nei rubbed her eyes and became embarrassed.

”Well, let's have lunch.”

”I know a good place, I'll show you.”

After gathering all her things, Nei pulled the cart and we started walking.

I already know where we are going to eat.

I am looking forward to it.

In the evening, we all walked home while talking.