Publishedat 4th of May 2020 11:04:33 AM
Chapter 260

The town that was to be our next destination was called Reserentrible . It was an odd, long name, but it was an old town . And there was a dungeon in this town that many Adventurers had visited and few had ever returned . Of course, this was all from the mouth of Licoris Ladiaray . Management Division of the Empire’s North District .


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“…Word of someone clearing the dungeon has reached the capital, yes . They say that seventy percent of the town is now gone . ”

“Seventy percent? I heard that it was half…”

“It was half at first . However, the dungeon is eating away at the rest of the town . Our latest reports say that it is seventy percent . ”

That seemed ridiculous . I didn’t know what happened to the person who touched the dungeon core, but things had really gotten out of hand now . However, I’m sure they had no idea about the consequences . It would have been hard to get down there and survive countless traps and monsters . And when you finally arrive in the place where the treasure is supposed to be kept…

“Are you going too, Mister Asagi?”

“Yes . Well, Daniela insisted on it very strongly . ”

“I have no memory of that . Do not tell lies, Asagi . ”

“…”

She had a memory that served her conveniently . If I were a doctor, I’d want to look inside .

After gaining some information about Reserentrible from Licoris, we began preparations to leave . I was in charge of buying camping supplies while Daniela took care of the food .

“Remember, buy vegetables too . And fish, if they have any . I’d also like some spices . And please don’t come back with nothing but street food . ”

“I know . I know . I am not a child . I can go on simple errands without you reminding me so many times . ”

“The fact that you’d even call it an errand is suspicious . ”

It was procurement . Yes . It was a dangerous journey we were about to embark on, and preparations had to be made seriously if we didn’t want to die .

“Alright, I’ll go pick up the equipment we sent in for repairs and buy the rest of the stuff on my way back . We can meet at the inn at sundown . ”

“Aye, understood . ”

“I hope so…”

I muttered to myself as I watched her walk away . I was still quite convinced that she would spend all of her money in the street food district .

Well, there was no use standing here and worrying about that . I had my own job to do .

As my clothes had been damaged badly by Daniela’s magic in the final fight, I took them to the Solitude Clothes Shop . Thankfully, they were able to use magic and some left-over materials to repair it . As it would take a week to finish, Miss Amarilith had had to withdraw from the festivities a little early .


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“Ah, there you are . ”

“h.e.l.lo . How are things going?”

“It took me a while, but it’s finished now . d.a.m.n it, I don’t know what you did in that fight to ruin them as you did…”

“Ehehe…”

I had nothing to say on that account .

And so I accepted the clothes and then went to the changing room to make sure that it fitted well while I was wearing my ice dragon armor .

“Hmm . Everything seems good . ”

“Well, no surprise there . ”

“Thank you very much . Uh, how much does it all cost?”

“Two hundred . ”

“But it didn’t even cost that when it was new . ”

“Repairing stuff is hard work . Not only that, but it pulled me away from the festival . I’ll never know what I missed . ”

“…”

Miss Amarilith was more of a businesswoman than a craftswoman . And she knew full well that our pockets were rather full at the moment .  

“…So, you are leaving then?”

“Uh, yeah . Apparently, there is a southern town called Reserentrible that, uh, has some things in store for us . ”

“Oh, I’ve heard some terrible tales . You best be careful . ”

“Thank you . But there isn’t much that can scare me after that final fight . ”

“Haha! That’s the kind of confidence that gets people killed!”

I was well aware . Every win should make me more cautious . That was the trick to survival . Well, I didn’t actually win .

Aside from my clothes, I picked up a heap of sc.r.a.p cloth to use as bandages before leaving the store . Then it was off to a general goods store . The east district was the merchant district . There were many shops in the same area, which made things very convenient .

“Which place to go… Huh?”


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As I was searching, a familiar face entered the corner of my vision . An Adventurer . The easy walk and the light armor and spear . Oh, and the meat skewer in the hand .

“Hey . ”

“…Ah, Mister Asagi . ”

It was Bandi Ree . This was the first time I had met her outside of the arena .

“Are you shopping?”

“Yes . And you as well, Mister Asagi?”

“Yeah . We’re going to be leaving the city soon . Uh, how’re your injuries?”

To be honest, I was more worried about the psychological ones . It had been a little chilling watching her fight that battle fiend .

“Ah…yes . I was shaking for quite a while after that fight . But I’m fine now . ”

“I feel like I was just as scared watching you…”

“Yes, she is…yes…”

Bandi seemed to remember it all as she rubbed her arm . Maybe I shouldn’t have brought it up .

“Uh, sorry for bothering you . We’ll return to the city later on, so maybe we’ll meet again . ”

“Of course . Oh, and I know it’s a little late, but congratulations on being the runner up . ”

“Ahaha… Yeah, I couldn’t beat Daniela… But, thanks . See you . ”

“Yes . ”

We hadn’t really talked properly before, but she seemed like a nice person . I hoped that she’d make it to Rank eventually .

We separated and then I returned to my shopping duties . I had clean cloth . Daniela was getting the food . Yes, I was worried . But I had to buy the other traveling supplies . Thankfully, I still had the magic lanterns we got from the orcs .

There’s plenty of money, so I should get anything that looks useful…”

Wasteful shopping occurred when you wasted something that you bought . As long as it is still usable, it is not a waste, no matter how much you have . Or so I told myself .


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There was a sign that read, ‘Crimson Variety Shop . ’ The sign itself was the color of blood . As was the door . And the interior and everything sold within . It was an eyesore of the worst degree .

Still, I was able to buy some cutlery that we’d be able to use . I was told that there were many variations of red, but my eyes were in too much pain to tell the difference .

“Cups, spoons, forks, plates…bowls…all red…”

I stuffed them in my bag and went off to search for a store that sold magic goods . I couldn’t help but rub my eyes a little as I walked, which resulted in my shoulder b.u.mping into someone else . It was completely my own fault .

“I’m sorry, are you alright?”

“Ah…d.a.m.n-d.a.m.n, it hurts…”

I blinked and looked at the stranger . He looked like an Adventurer . A dirty one…

“You’re injured?”

“Injured? Aye, you broke my bones you b.l.o.o.d.y fool!”

He howled as he clutched his left arm . As I had hit him with my right shoulder, it should have hit his right as well…

Regardless, he wailed in pain . Heads began to turn in our direction . That was no surprise . Well, it couldn’t be helped . Though, there was a bit of sneer in his look that I didn’t like .

“Hey, you! Don’t you have anything to say!”

“I’m very sorry . I will pay for your treatment . ”

“Then I guess we’ll have to go to the hospital!”

“Sorry, if you can tell me where it is . ”

“Bah! That’s fine . Just give me the money, alright?”

I sighed at the predictability . It was never nice throwing your money away . Besides, it would just encourage him .

“Oh, I just remembered . I know this remedy that was pa.s.sed on in the family . ”

“What!?”

“You have to cool off the injured limb . ”

And so I held my hand over his left shoulder and sent out a wave of ice magic . It would feel cool and nice . I even used the energy around us to create a block of ice . His right hand was now fixed tightly to his left shoulder . I was too kind .

“He-hey! What is this!”

“Yes . Cool it down with ice and keep it still . This is perfect . You’ll be fine now . ”

“d.a.m.n you! You b.a.s.t.a.r.d!”

He tried to kick me with his legs but missed . He then lost his balance and fell on the ground in an awkward position . The spectators laughed .

“Is that man crazy? He tried to take on Silvergreen!”

“Don’t you know? He was the runner up in the Imperial Sword Tournament!”

They pointed and jeered with laughter . The face of the fallen man was red with embarra.s.sment as he gritted his teeth . Still, he stayed down . This really was a matter between me and him, and so I became annoyed at the spectators that were throwing insults . Well, annoyed enough to activate Legs of the G.o.d Wolf for a second and making them disperse .  

“…Regardless, I should have watched where I was going . You are fine, though?”

“Ah…yes…”

I converted the ice into water . Now that he was free, the man stood up and bowed somberly .

“I’m sorry . ”

“It’s fine . I need to be more careful . ”

The matter was settled . People were walking away after losing interest .  

“Well, I have to be going . ”

“Yes…”

And so I continued to walk . It was a reminder that I now had a certain status in this city . The label of being the first runner up . It would affect my interactions with others . I felt a little sad about it . A private feud with someone could cause a whole mob to turn against them if it escalated . It didn’t seem right .

“I have to think a little more before I act…”

My eyes still felt a little sore, but my head hurt even more .  

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