264 259 Stories Town Atmosphere (1/2)

Horrified at the way Ciel came home satisfied.

In winter, animals will be hibernating, so they will hunt demons.

Demons are stronger than animals, so I'm really worried.

”Ciel, are you hungry?

”Nya-yay.”

Ha, looks satisfied with your expression.

Ask Ciel to change into a slime and put it in the bag.

That size will be the size of the slime, so it's weird to see it again and again.

Returning to the village and walking down the boulevard to Mr. Rose's item store, I realize how the villagers are feeling more tingly than usual.

”Is something wrong?

”Oh, it's kind of a nasty vibe, let's hurry to Mr. Rose”

I'm going to Mr. Rose's shop a little early.

”Hello”

”There you are. Oh.”

”Excuse me, day after day”

”We don't have many guests on cold days, so I'm glad you're here.”

Good, looks like it hasn't bothered me.

Before Mr. Rose, place the demon stone that Frem revived.

It was yesterday today, so Mr. Rose gives a slightly worried look.

”Is Flem okay? Oh, I can't give you this level of demon stone.”

I've put all the demon stones in one bag, so the level 1 or 2 demon stones are also mixed.

Mr. Rose, who checked inside, wrapped two demonic stones in a cloth and returned them.

Mr. Druid laughs at it and puts it in the bag.

”I'm telling Flem not to force it, so I think it's okay”

”Yes, now?

”You're asleep.”

When I open the bag, Sora and Ciel jump out of the bag fine.

”Ah, Sola! Ciel, not today.”

”Fine, he said he closed the store for a little while, even if the bill was on break.”

With that said, Mr. Rose closes the door and puts out a bill during the break.

You're getting in the way of the store.

A little depressed, Pong and Mr. Rose stroked his head.

”I care too much”

To Mr. Rose, who is laughing, he opens his bag again and hugs Flem up.

Check your mouth, but not today. It looks like no one's leaking.

Oh, the stains are gone?

The stain I was concerned about when I put it in my bag is disappearing from the flem.

I wonder what it was?

”You sleep a lot ~”

”Flem's been asleep all day. Sometimes I sleep all the time except for a meal.”

Mr. Rose gives a slightly surprised look at Mr. Druid's words.

”Ahahahahaha, that's awesome”

”Right?”

”Oh. I'm jealous, but if I were you, I'd get bored in a day.”

I'm sure it wouldn't fit Mr. Rose's life.

I don't know what to say, Mr. Rose has the impression that he's taking the initiative, saying it's hard.

”With that said, Mr. Rose. Is something wrong? I think the village is tingling.”

”Oh, it turns out that the hissar forcibly retrieved the demon stone from the young adventurer on the journey. Totally stupid. But some villagers don't want to be bad for what they've done for themselves.”

Bad things are bound to happen someday, right?

Still, did we do it for ourselves?

No, the villagers would suffer if something else came out like this.

”Those are the big idiots. I can't believe the villagers defended that, even though it's just important that those in Gilmouth's position have sinned. If this information is passed on to other villages and towns, the credibility of this village will be diminished. That would put even the survival of the village in jeopardy.”

If the credibility of the village is lost, there will be less entry and exit for adventurers and merchants.

When that happens, the village becomes more and more obsolete.

Credibility is very important in any big town.

Don't the villagers know that?

”It's a dangerous situation.”

”... you still think so?

What's a dangerous situation?

Didn't the villagers just defend Mr. Gilmouth, who sinned?

You mean there's something more?

”Ha, was it too early for those two?

Two...... you mean Captain Tableau and Mr. Pliagilmuth?

Uh, I don't know what that means.

…………

I don't know what to do, we've both been silent.

Uh, you mean something's going on that's not good for this village, right?

Probably aggravated by the presence of the top?

”If we don't get over this, I don't think so.”

You don't like this tension.

”You just have to believe it.”

”Did Mr. Druid know anyone who was at the top of the list?

”Yeah, it's Gilmouth from the Adventurers Guild. I'm still working on it.”

”Right. I'm sorry, Ivy, you're making me look like that.”

Huh?

What face?

Mr. Rose strokes his head gently and laughs fluffily.

”Mr. Rose. Do you keep your winter gloves here?