Chapter 76 (1/2)

Volume 1

Atelier Tanaka Volume 1 &2 Chapter 10 Part 1

Chapter 10 :Beginner Alchemist part 2 (part 1)

What does it take to defeat a dragon? When this question was asked

Its having companions that you can rely on I think?

The little girl answered with a huge smile on her face.

Either a legendary sword that could cut through even steel or a shield that could repel even blazing flames. I had thought of killing two birds with one stone by asking the whereabouts of such superior items. I was depressed when she made a fool of me by conveying it indirectly that I have no friends in my situation.

I see. [Tanaka]

But, an advice is an advice. I gave her three copper coins as a form of gratitude as usual. The little girl clutched onto it and ran off somewhere vigorously. I thought of fading away. If only I was as young as her, then I think I would be able to get myself accustomed to making friends or something.

.Companion, companion is it. [Tanaka]

I wonder what should be done.

Even if I pondered over it, companions would not just turn up. If that is the case then this isnt a situation that I should start grumbling. If there is anything that I could rely on then I should try relying on it. Since it has come to this, lets try asking each of my acquaintance one by one.

With regards to reliability, that can be compromised. Compromise.

Once we started acting together, we will gradually draw closer to each other. I will just be expecting a development like this to occur.

Aa, thats fine. Ill decide with that.

First of all, that fellow [Tanaka]

Theres no time like the present. I started running with great momentum to the main street in the morning.

The place that I headed to is the residence of that noble mage.

It was supposed to be so but I encountered someone unexpected on the way.

Y-You!!(TL: A rude form of you = kisama)

Ge! [Tanaka]

It was a fairly dangerous opponent that caused me to utter Ge! out loud.

It was the lady knight whom I had spent 4 days 3 nights in the towns jail with. What was her name again? It was something that gave off a feeling similar to an automobiles name. It really felt like it but I couldnt recall it anyhow so lets just leave it at that.

We were partners in escaping from the jail together some time ago but I was immediately betrayed. I started recalling that memory once again.

Why are you here!? This is not a place where a vulgar criminal like you can wander around. This is a place where only humans of certain class can stay!

The private houses around here certainly do look luxurious and each of them comes with a garden as default.

There are a few that look quite similar to castle too.

There is a huge conspicuous one among them that belongs to that noble mage.

No, I just thought of going to my acquaintance house to enquire about something.. [Tanaka]

Acquaintance? Did you think I might fail to notice such an obvious lie like this!?

This is the part that I wish you will believe in. [Tanaka]

How am I supposed to believe in something like this! I will send you back to jail with my own hands!

Shes still the same neechan who never listens to someones side of the story.

Her hand reached the sword that was hung at her waist.

Unlike the previous time, she is properly dressed like a knight today.

Shes also someone who is perfectly equipped.

She was making a fuss on the false accusation thrown on her in the jail the last time so I guess the misunderstanding was cleared now.

If that is the case, could you guide me to the house Ive mentioned at the very least? If the other party really doesnt know me then I dont mind it even if you were to throw me back into jail. [Tanaka]

Is this a scheme to gain some time? Youre a cunning man as usual.

. [Tanaka]

It feels so refreshing when I am not being trusted to that extent.

If there are mobile phones here, I would be able to exchange number with that noble mage. Then the current problem wouldve been solved instantly. I finally found a troublesome point about fantasy world.

Just be obedient if you dont want to be slashed here.

No way. I was mistakenly arrested too the other day.. [Tanaka]

It was an endless loop of question and answer.