Chapter 88
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Find the Missing Person on Foot
This greatsword was heavy . I wish I could toss it into the hollow bag, but I was hardly going to survive using it if I didn’t get used to the weight . It was while I was moving my shoulders and trying to get the blood flowing again, that I arrived at the Leaves in Sunlight inn . It was almost time for lunch .
“Now, let’s hope she’s back…”
She wasn’t anywhere near the front . Perhaps the dining hall? She had the most serious stance when it came to dining . She would probably not even wait for me .
I push the door open . The entrance hall of the Leaves in Sunlight inn was always calm, as if time was moving slower . Just like the first day, that was just the kind of place this was . I cross the room as I take this in, and arrive at the counter . Dorothea wasn’t here today, it was some male employee who I had never seen before . I asked for my key and promptly walked up the steps on the left side until I reached the third floor . My room was the first one on the left, 301 . The key goes in, the lock is removed, and the forest-like room enters my vision . The green interior was easy on the eyes, and very relaxing .
I drop my belongings onto the bed and change my clothes . The rest of the day would be spent lazily, so I could dress roughly .
“Ahh, I feel so much lighter…might as well go and eat then…”
I put the Schwarz Tempest in my bag . I wasn’t actually expecting it to fit in, so it was a little shocking when it slid in so smoothly . It really did give me the impression that its capacity had increased . I would like to one day meet those palace magician’s that Matsumoto talked about, and have them inspect it .
The waitress greeted me at the entrance of the dining hall . And then she led me to the same table that we sat at the last time . Daniela was not there .
“That’s strange…she’d never miss a meal…”
I decided to wait a while before ordering . The other customers ordered their food, ate and left . Eventually, it was only me and a few others that remained . And there was still no signs of Daniela’s arrival .
It was almost two hours of waiting now . This was not right .
“I’m sorry, but my partner didn’t come today, so I will be leaving . ”
I called the waitress and told her why I was leaving . She tilted her head to the side and looked towards the entrance .
“That is strange . Miss Daniela usually comes as soon as we are open…”
“Yes, perhaps something has happened to her . I have to go and take a look . We’ll be back for dinner . ”
“Be safe . This is a peaceful town, but you never know . ”
“I’m sorry for the trouble, and thank you . ”
I felt pretty bad, as we had already paid for our meals, and the ingredients had been prepared . But I wanted to eat with Daniela . There were times when I did eat alone, but I wanted to eat with her at this inn .
I returned to my room and removed my equipment from the bag again . I should train constantly, I think, as I strap the greatsword to my back . The unfamiliar weight was tiresome, and I had to be careful that I didn’t get caught on anything as I navigated my way out and down the steps .
As I was walking down the stairs, a certain thought came to me . ‘What if I carried this like a guitar case?’ I was currently carrying it in the generic diagonal way that characters carried their greatswords . After testing it out, it really was easier . But then I realized…I couldn’t pull the sword out like this . I was disappointed at the level of my own stupidity, but then another idea came to me . I could hang it over my shoulder like those tote bags I used to take on my night shift . It was also easier, but the sword extended both to the front and back, which was dangerous…
I went about testing different styles on the stairs, but the looks I was getting from other customers were not kind, and so I settled with the guitar case style until I reached the first floor .
There, I asked the receptionist if he could tell Daniela to wait in her room if she returned, and left the inn behind be . Man, that was embarra.s.sing .
Enough of that . It was a short walk to the main street . Once I was there, I looked around in hopes of finding her . But of course…
“I don’t see anyone who looks like her…Presence Detection…”
It did not find her either . I tried to cover a wider area, but perhaps I was just not adept enough, because so many other presences came in like noise, and I could not find hers . It looked like I needed more training .
I didn’t think there was any point in running around randomly . After all, the only places I knew were the little s.h.i.t’s store and Kasil’s . There was also that restaurant . If anyone would find their way there, it was Daniela . But I’d check there last…I didn’t like it, but I would have to check the little s.h.i.t’s store first . What was his name again?
“h.e.l.lo . I was wondering if you’ve seen my partner? She was here with me yesterday . ”
“What? Who do you think I am? Get out of here if you aren’t buying any shoes!”
Tsk . Useless little s.h.i.t . Is he incapable of having a conversation?
“I can practically hear what you’re saying in your head!”
“Oh, don’t mind me . Good day . ”
“Grr…b.a.s.t.a.r.d…”
I bought my shoes, so I really had no more business here . I’m never coming back here again!
“Sorry, I was wondering if you saw my partner around here?”
“Well, this is a surprise . Oh, but it suits you well! Yes, they are fine, aren’t they? These greatswords! A man should carry a greatsword!”
“This is not the best time for that . We’ll lose track of time again!”
“Ah, yes, yes . I’m not exactly free either . So, the young lady? Haven’t seen her . Have you two been fighting?”
“No . But she hasn’t been back for lunch, and that has me a little worried . ”
“I see . I wish that I could help you, but I’ve only just started the heating the furnace . Sorry . ”
“No, no . I hope you make something really good . Excuse me . ”
“Aye!”
She hadn’t been there either . Well, my last hope was the Tree Stump Arbor .
Where did Daniela go?
“Hm? Oh, it’s you . Here to eat again?”
“Sorry, I’ve come looking for someone . ”
“Ah, so you are not a customer then . Leave . ”
“Right . Well, I just wanted to ask you if a woman with platinum blonde hair and a healthy appet.i.te came today?”
“That she did . She ate everything that was served and left . ”
Daniela! You did come here!
“So, what time was it that she came!?”
“Around nine . She bombarded me with orders, sc.r.a.ped the plates clean and then left for the park over there . ”
“Thank you! I’ll go and look! I’ll be back!”
“It better be as a customer . I’ll have some good food prepared for you . ”
“It better be as a customer . I’ll have some good food prepared for you . ”
d.a.m.n, as smooth as ever . Even that smile at the end was bound to be effective .
But I needed to find Daniela . I hope it wasn’t something stupid, like she had eaten too much and was unable to move… Anyway, to the park .
There was a park just outside of the market area . A small patch of open land with flower beds… A small park . There were several benches in the corner, and I could see children gathering near one . But Daniela was nowhere in sight . I’ll try asking them…
“Hey, you kids . Have you seen a blonde lady around here?”
“Blonde lady? You mean this person?”
“Hm?”
The child who answered me pointed to the bench . My eyes followed the small finger to what was a bloated Daniela lying down .
“Ah, yes . That’s the one . ”
“It is! So you found her!”
“Yeah . Thanks . ”
I gave them all a pat on the head, and they laughed and ran away . Children were so honest and fun!
“This person on the other hand… Hey, Daniela . Get up . Get up . ”
“Uhh…no, I cannot eat anymore…”
“Uhh…no, I cannot eat anymore…”
“Sleep talk when you’re sleeping, you stupid b.a.s.t.a.r.d . ”
I try shaking her as stupid words pour out of her mouth until her eyes slowly open .
“Mmm…ahh…it is Asagi…”
“And you are Daniela . What are you doing here?”
“I ate too much and…rested…slept…it would seem . ”
“Seem? You were practically pa.s.sed out!”
So it was overeating . That was embarra.s.sing . But after a calm conversation, I learned that the reason lay with me . Well, I wouldn’t say it was all on me, but it didn’t change that I was in the wrong…
“I’m sorry . It wasn’t my intention to neglect you, Daniela, not at all . Um, it’s just that, the manly part of my soul can misbehave . ”
“Well, it is not as if I do not understand it… But I hope you are going to make up for it today?”
“Yeah, definitely . I don’t know if it’ll be much as reparation, but how about we get something to eat!”
It was the best offer I could think of for her . However, something most unimaginable came from her lips .
“No, no more for today…”
Would it rain rocks tomorrow? Voicing my disbelief like that earned me a smack on the head . Now, I was clearly not in the wrong this time . Unfortunately, there was no one around to support me .
That night, we had a light(Daniela not so much) dinner and stayed together in my room until morning . The details of the night will be omitted here, but I will say that Daniela’s mood was much improved on the following morning .
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Find the Missing Person on Foot.
This greatsword was heavy . I wish I could toss it into the hollow bag, but I was hardly going to survive using it if I didn’t get used to the weight . It was while I was moving my shoulders and trying to get the blood flowing again, that I arrived at the Leaves in Sunlight inn . It was almost time for lunch
“Now, let’s hope she’s back…”.
She wasn’t anywhere near the front . Perhaps the dining hall? She had the most serious stance when it came to dining . She would probably not even wait for me
I push the door open . The entrance hall of the Leaves in Sunlight inn was always calm, as if time was moving slower . Just like the first day, that was just the kind of place this was . I cross the room as I take this in, and arrive at the counter . Dorothea wasn’t here today, it was some male employee who I had never seen before . I asked for my key and promptly walked up the steps on the left side until I reached the third floor . My room was the first one on the left, 301 . The key goes in, the lock is removed, and the forest-like room enters my vision . The green interior was easy on the eyes, and very relaxing
I drop my belongings onto the bed and change my clothes . The rest of the day would be spent lazily, so I could dress roughly
“Ahh, I feel so much lighter…might as well go and eat then…”.
I put the Schwarz Tempest in my bag . I wasn’t actually expecting it to fit in, so it was a little shocking when it slid in so smoothly . It really did give me the impression that its capacity had increased . I would like to one day meet those palace magician’s that Matsumoto talked about, and have them inspect it
The waitress greeted me at the entrance of the dining hall . And then she led me to the same table that we sat at the last time . Daniela was not there
“That’s strange…she’d never miss a meal…”.
I decided to wait a while before ordering . The other customers ordered their food, ate and left . Eventually, it was only me and a few others that remained . And there was still no signs of Daniela’s arrival
It was almost two hours of waiting now . This was not right
“I’m sorry, but my partner didn’t come today, so I will be leaving . ”.
I called the waitress and told her why I was leaving . She tilted her head to the side and looked towards the entrance
“That is strange . Miss Daniela usually comes as soon as we are open…”.
“Yes, perhaps something has happened to her . I have to go and take a look . We’ll be back for dinner . ”.
“Be safe . This is a peaceful town, but you never know . ”.
“I’m sorry for the trouble, and thank you . ”.
I felt pretty bad, as we had already paid for our meals, and the ingredients had been prepared . But I wanted to eat with Daniela . There were times when I did eat alone, but I wanted to eat with her at this inn
I returned to my room and removed my equipment from the bag again . I should train constantly, I think, as I strap the greatsword to my back . The unfamiliar weight was tiresome, and I had to be careful that I didn’t get caught on anything as I navigated my way out and down the steps
As I was walking down the stairs, a certain thought came to me . ‘What if I carried this like a guitar case?’ I was currently carrying it in the generic diagonal way that characters carried their greatswords . After testing it out, it really was easier . But then I realized…I couldn’t pull the sword out like this . I was disappointed at the level of my own stupidity, but then another idea came to me . I could hang it over my shoulder like those tote bags I used to take on my night shift . It was also easier, but the sword extended both to the front and back, which was dangerous….
I went about testing different styles on the stairs, but the looks I was getting from other customers were not kind, and so I settled with the guitar case style until I reached the first floor
There, I asked the receptionist if he could tell Daniela to wait in her room if she returned, and left the inn behind be . Man, that was embarra.s.sing
Enough of that . It was a short walk to the main street . Once I was there, I looked around in hopes of finding her . But of course….
“I don’t see anyone who looks like her…Presence Detection…”.
It did not find her either . I tried to cover a wider area, but perhaps I was just not adept enough, because so many other presences came in like noise, and I could not find hers . It looked like I needed more training
I didn’t think there was any point in running around randomly . After all, the only places I knew were the little s.h.i.t’s store and Kasil’s . There was also that restaurant . If anyone would find their way there, it was Daniela . But I’d check there last…I didn’t like it, but I would have to check the little s.h.i.t’s store first . What was his name again?.
□ □ □ □.
“h.e.l.lo . I was wondering if you’ve seen my partner? She was here with me yesterday . ”.
“What? Who do you think I am? Get out of here if you aren’t buying any shoes!”.
Tsk . Useless little s.h.i.t . Is he incapable of having a conversation?.
“I can practically hear what you’re saying in your head!”.
“Oh, don’t mind me . Good day . ”.
“Grr…b.a.s.t.a.r.d…”.
I bought my shoes, so I really had no more business here . I’m never coming back here again! .
“Sorry, I was wondering if you saw my partner around here?”.
“Well, this is a surprise . Oh, but it suits you well! Yes, they are fine, aren’t they? These greatswords! A man should carry a greatsword!”.
“This is not the best time for that . We’ll lose track of time again!”.
“Ah, yes, yes . I’m not exactly free either . So, the young lady? Haven’t seen her . Have you two been fighting?”.
“No . But she hasn’t been back for lunch, and that has me a little worried . ”.
“I see . I wish that I could help you, but I’ve only just started the heating the furnace . Sorry . ”.
“No, no . I hope you make something really good . Excuse me . ”.
“Aye!”.
.
She hadn’t been there either . Well, my last hope was the Tree Stump Arbor
Where did Daniela go?.
.
□ □ □ □.
.
“Hm? Oh, it’s you . Here to eat again?”.
“Sorry, I’ve come looking for someone . ”.
“Ah, so you are not a customer then . Leave . ”.
“Right . Well, I just wanted to ask you if a woman with platinum blonde hair and a healthy appet.i.te came today?”.
“That she did . She ate everything that was served and left . ”.
.
Daniela! You did come here!.
.
“So, what time was it that she came!?”.
“Around nine . She bombarded me with orders, sc.r.a.ped the plates clean and then left for the park over there . ”.
“Thank you! I’ll go and look! I’ll be back!”.
“It better be as a customer . I’ll have some good food prepared for you . ”.
.
d.a.m.n, as smooth as ever . Even that smile at the end was bound to be effective
But I needed to find Daniela . I hope it wasn’t something stupid, like she had eaten too much and was unable to move… Anyway, to the park
.
□ □ □ □.
.
There was a park just outside of the market area . A small patch of open land with flower beds… A small park . There were several benches in the corner, and I could see children gathering near one . But Daniela was nowhere in sight . I’ll try asking them….
.
“Hey, you kids . Have you seen a blonde lady around here?”.
“Blonde lady? You mean this person?”.
“Hm?”.
.
The child who answered me pointed to the bench . My eyes followed the small finger to what was a bloated Daniela lying down
.
“Ah, yes . That’s the one . ”.
“It is! So you found her!”.
“Yeah . Thanks . ”.
.
I gave them all a pat on the head, and they laughed and ran away . Children were so honest and fun!.
.
“This person on the other hand… Hey, Daniela . Get up . Get up . ”.
“Uhh…no, I cannot eat anymore…”.
“Sleep talk when you’re sleeping, you stupid b.a.s.t.a.r.d . ”.
.
I try shaking her as stupid words pour out of her mouth until her eyes slowly open
.
“Mmm…ahh…it is Asagi…”.
“And you are Daniela . What are you doing here?”.
“I ate too much and…rested…slept…it would seem . ”.
“Seem? You were practically pa.s.sed out!”.
.
So it was overeating . That was embarra.s.sing . But after a calm conversation, I learned that the reason lay with me . Well, I wouldn’t say it was all on me, but it didn’t change that I was in the wrong….
.
“I’m sorry . It wasn’t my intention to neglect you, Daniela, not at all . Um, it’s just that, the manly part of my soul can misbehave . ”.
“Well, it is not as if I do not understand it… But I hope you are going to make up for it today?”.
“Yeah, definitely . I don’t know if it’ll be much as reparation, but how about we get something to eat!”.
.
It was the best offer I could think of for her . However, something most unimaginable came from her lips
.
“No, no more for today…”.
.
Would it rain rocks tomorrow? Voicing my disbelief like that earned me a smack on the head . Now, I was clearly not in the wrong this time . Unfortunately, there was no one around to support me
.
That night, we had a light(Daniela not so much) dinner and stayed together in my room until morning . The details of the night will be omitted here, but I will say that Daniela’s mood was much improved on the following morning