Chapter 27 (2/2)

Thanks to your advice, I was able to defeat the dragon.

After receiving our payment, this issue had been settled.

Ive finally returned home.

Home.

My home.

After returning home from the noble mage’s house, I was now lying in bed. As I was counting the stains on the ceiling, I was thinking about all the different ways I could decorate my home.

Then, I could hear what sounded like someone knocking on my front door.

I must have a visitor.

I walked to the front door, wondering who could be at the door. After opening it, I saw someone that reminded me of the military police.

It was one of the people that had come to visit me earlier.

Im guessing hes here to check if Im able to pay or not.

Fortunately, I had the required amount on hand. Once I pay him, Ill have one less thing to worry about.

Are you ready to pay?

“Yes, of course.”

Its been quite a while now.

Really, its only been a few weeks, but it feels much longer.

Finally, I can truly call myself a homeowner so I have no real reason to complain. I can repaint the walls, build a dog house in the garden, and, if I wanted to, I could completely remodel the entire building.

I don’t know if I deserve such a privilege at this stage in my life.

Owning a home is something usually reserved for later in life.

But from today onward, I own my own home.

However, there is something I need to know.

I’m still rather cynical and need to be absolutely sure about this.

“Ah, I’d like to know one thing.”

“What is it?”

“There’s no remaining debt on this house, right? Aside from the costs of maintaining and operating this house, there’s no chance of some ridiculous debt that would never be normal suddenly appearing?”

“..What do you mean?”

“Something like, old documents that weren’t filled out properly or maybe a sudden, outrageous increase to the taxes of this property.”

“Well, in regards to that, I’m not sure I can answer.”

“If any of these once in a lifetime events occur, please refer your boss to that noble mageAh, at that time, I’ll ask Lord Fahren for assistance.”

“..”

The strongest legend.

I learned the importance of bluffing in the battle against Christina.

As soon as I mentioned that noble mage’s name, the face of this military police guy went white.

The effect is extraordinary.

Though, I have received promises from them, in this fantasy world it’s completely meaningless. After all, this city is very similar to a medieval city. I doubt the nobility of this city are too happy that a soy sauce faced foreigner owns a house in town.

“I understand. You won’t have to deal with any obstacles like that. Of course, you’ll also be setting up an atelier here, right? If that is the case you’ll most likely need an assistant. If you’d like, I could help you find one.”

“I-I-I understand. T-T-That won’t be necessary..”

“Thank you.”

The military police guy showed me a smile.

I’m not a god so it’s impossible for me to know everything going on in this city. If something happens in the city, I don’t know who benefits from it and who iS damaged by it.

However, there is one thing I’m absolutely sure of, and that is that the name of the noble mage is incredibly powerful.

With this, even if a powerful person were to accost me, I would be able to win. Well, maybe not if it were Ester’s father.

“Well then, is everything settled?”

“O-Of course. Then, please excuse me.”

The military police guy left and I closed the door behind him.

“Fuu”

I finally feel a sense of relief.

If I think about it, I feel even more relieved than when the fight with Christina ended.

“”

Ah, it feels great. I’ve finally got it.

My own house (Atelier)