Chapter 48 - 42: Village of Plague (1/2)
We were camping outside that day.
”We were somehow able to dispose of that ridiculous amount of food at a high price.”
Because the south's famine was already resolved, we had to come to the North and sell.
Though there is still one cart of food left, it is for that absurdly gluttonous bird.
”Food~~!”
The bird stuffs her head into the cart and starts devouring.
”Delicious~!”
I've heard the annoying phrase somewhere before.
Although this fellow's growth is over, she's still a glutton. The everyday food costs are nothing to scoff at. On the other hand we travel extremely fast.
However, the carriage goes through some abuse as various unreasonable actions are performed.
The repair costs are also quite hefty...
”What should I do”
In this case, maybe the carriage should be made of metal instead of wood. Firo is also complaining about how light it is, and considering the higher durability.
Raphtalia overcame her motion sickness, but the g-force from Firo's full speed is ridiculous.
Maybe the shock will be reduced if i add in a spring.
My money has been accumulating nicely. I'm looking forward to meeting the old man from the weapon shop.
That weapon shop in the center of the castle town sells the best weapons.
I don't know where the other heroes buy weapons and armour, but I haven't found a shop that sells better equipment than the old man's weapon shop.
”Master~”
Squish... Firo hugs me and presses her feathers feathers to my face
It's the north so it's a bit cold. Therefore, Firo's feathers that have her body temperature are nice and warm.
”Ehehe~”
”Muu...”
For some reason after I sit down Raphtalia also clings to me.
”Hehehe, everyone is nice and warm together”
”It's getting quite hot for me...”
Though I don't leave this position because it's still somewhat chilly.
”Firo get off. The temperature will be just right after that.”
”No~, If anyone should get off it's Raphtalia onee-chan. Stop monopolizing Master!”
”I'm not monopolizing anything!”
Noisy!
”Both of you go to sleep!”
”But...”
”Master~ let's sleep together~!”
”I need to prepare medicine before we arrive at the east area.”
In response to the large amount of medical herbs i've acquired, I start mixing treatment medicine zealously.
Though you never know whether or not you have enough...That is the difficulties of peddling.
”Boo...”
Firo parts from me and sulks to sleep.
At the same time Raphtalia enters the carriage. Rather than it being comfortable, it's preferable to sleeping on the ground.
”Now then.”
”Naofumi-sama”
”Hm?”
I heard Raphtalia's voice from the carriage.
Then I see Raphtalia beckoning me to the carriage.
”What's wrong?”
”... Can we sleep together?”
”You too?.....honestly”
Though they look like ȧduŀts they are still children. Being lonely is a given.
”How bout you sleep with Firo in her human form.”
”I'm not lonely...it's just...”
Raphtalia looks down shyly and fidgets.
That reminds me of the time she was crying non-stop at night...a considerable amount of time has passed since then.
”Naofumi-sama.....was there anyone you liked.....? In your original world?
”huh? No not really.”
Why would she want to talk about earth?
I don't get her intentions.
”What's up with you?”
”Um...I'm just wondering what Naofumi-sama thinks of me”
What?
As to the reason why that fuċkɨnġ woman is in my mind, I have no idea.
”At this moment Slave isn't a very fitting position for you”
”Then.....Is there anything else?”
”Anything else?”
While I tilt my neck questioningly, Raphtalia has a very delicate face.
Tsl note: Delicate? にラフタリアは何とも微妙な顔をする
”You trust me. So I trust and value you too...”
”O-Okay!.....hmm?”
Raphtalia nods with a smile, and returns to bed in the carriage with a puzzled face.
”Now then”
I continue working for our next peddling trip.
By the way, our respective levels from the fights that happen occasionally.
Me Lv 37
Raphtalia Lv 39
Firo Lv 38
I'm even lower than Firo. Is it because I need more Exp to Level?
No, these two are attackers. Especially Firo who is more aggressive and agile compared to Raphtalia, obliterates enemies in the blink of an eye.
So she would gain experience quicker.
Raphtalia's attacks gradually speed up and is very reliable.
We arrive at the eastern area of the country.
What can I say. The nearby trees are all dead and the air is heavy.
Though it's not particularly cold around here.
I observe the soil, and it's dark enough to be comparable to black.
When I look at the sky the clouds are thick,and the big mountain range slowly grows.
What an ominous feeling.
”Umm”
I had to check the map again because the road was cracked.
”Firo, head towards the mountain”
”Okay~!”
”Also you two, make sure to cover your mouth with a cloth. An epidemic seems to be spreading in this neighbourhood.”
”Okay”
Before we arrive at a farm village I also cover my mouth for a minimum amount of defence.
”.....Is that person...peddling? Sorry, but in this village a plague is spreading *cough*.... please evacuate.”
A villager explains to us while having a painful coughing fit.
”I know. That's why I came to sell treatment medicine.”
”Is-Is that true!? We're saved.”
The villager starts running and reporting that a peddler with medicine arrived.
...the situation seems to have become considerably tense.
there is some anxiety about the amount I have.
My anxiety comes true, it seems the whole village needs medicine.
”It-It's the carriage of the famous holy bird! The village is saved!”
Uwaaa...Such high expectations.
If the medicine is not effective my hard earned trust will plummet.
It can't be helped.
”Where are the fellows who need medicine?”
I should use the most effective method of giving them the medicine personally.