Magical Device Craftsman Dahlia Won't Hang Her Head Down Anymore

Dahlia went towards the carriage and prepared water and purple grapes for the Sleipnir .

Sleipnir ate both vegetables and meat . Dahlia was told it could do with just water during the day, but if she gave it a snack, the Sleipnir would work better . When she asked what was fine to give, she was told ‘This one particularly likes purple grapes . ’ So Dahlia bought many purple grapes at a shop . As soon as the Sleipnir saw the grapes, its black eyes opened wide, and it was really cute how its eyes followed the grapes .

Today, in addition to escorting her, the Sleipnir saved a life in the end, so Dahlia decided to give it all of the grapes here . When she arranged the water and the grapes in front of its eyes, the Sleipnir neighed as it felt very happy .

After Dahlia brought her luggage from the carriage, she made a bonfire at the river . The firewood was already in the cart and she had brought a magic device for ignition, so it didn’t take a lot of time . She confirmed the direction of the wind, and next to the bonfire, she made the places where she and Wolf would sit opposite to each other . On the other side, slightly apart from the bonfire, She put two wooden sticks into the ground and stretched the rope across them . It was a simple clothesline for hanging Wolf’s clothes .

Dahlia began to make lunch, listening to the sounds of the river and the birds chirping . She cut the hard round bread she brought, put goat milk cheese and put it on the side of the fire . Sausages, which could be eaten as they were, was stabbed into a twig and kept them close to the bonfire . There were no extra dishes, so Dahlia searched the surroundings for large leaves, and arranged the dried fruits and nuts she had in her leather bag on top of it .

Fortunately, she had plenty of food and wine, so she could afford it . It appeared like she served a large portion to herself too, but she made Wolf’s portion as large as possible . Even in the spring, one would expect bathing outside was cold . Thinking like that, Dahlia put some honey in red wine and warmed it in a small pot .

Wolf was coming up from the river just as the wine was simmered . Dahlia confirmed it just by sound and said without looking back .

“Dry your clothes on the branches there . And then take the coat there until they dry . It may be a little small because it is my father’s . ”

After there was a sign of rummaging sound behind her, Wolf who was wearing a coat sat next to the bonfire . He was tall and so the hem length wasn’t enough, but she hoped he would pardon it because it was an emergency .

“I’m really sorry for the inconvenience . ”

“It’s not a big deal . ”

The red wine was poured into a cup and the bread and sausages were arranged and offered to him .

“I only have these, please have some if you like “

“Thank you . I’ll take on your offer”

If she didn’t get her hands on the food first, this n.o.bleman would probably decline the offer . As she thought that, Dahlia started eating without looking at Wolf intentionally .

When she bit the rye bread, the cheese on top had melted, and it matched well with the hot wine . The cheese was a bit crunchy, but it went well with rye bread . Without removing the sausage from the twig, and just bit it as it was . The combination of crisp texture, plenty of meat juice coming out, and spices that changed the taste every bite was delicious . The taste made her want to drink some ale . 1

When Dahlia turned her eyes to Wolf, there was a very good smile and silently eating . Luckily, it seemed the taste suited his palate . The food was gone in a blink of an eye, but the way he ate was nice .

“I think it’s been a long time since I thought that the food was so delicious…”

After eating everything and taking a breath, Wolf muttered . As it was the first meal in two days, it wasn’t unreasonable . While listening to the sound of the wind and bonfire, Dahlia held out a second cup of red wine to Wolf . The young man thanked her and received it, but he blinked frequently while drinking .

“How are your eyes?”

“The pain is gone . But both eyes feel like they have blurred vision . ”

“You should go back to the castle and see a doctor . ”

“Yes, I will . ”

As the direction of the smoke was changed by the wind, Dahlia turned her view to the simple clothesline . Fortunately, the smoke didn’t reach it . Dark gray clothes were slightly swaying in the wind . It would be quick to dry if one used wind magic, but unfortunately, Dahlia had no wind attribute . She tried to turn her eyes back and noticed the tattered armor on the ground . The shoulder was already gone, but the breastplate looked deep red . It seemed like it was not stained with blood .

“… Mr . Wolf, is that,’Scarlet Armor’?”2

“Yes”

He nodded easily . Dahlia had heard that the ones who wore a “scarlet armor” in the monster subjugation unit were the people who had the role of attacking the monster first . The scarlet armor was the most stand out, so it was easy to be targeted by the monster and often considered to be a lure . Even when retreating when failing to subjugate all enemies, they were the first to be targeted . That was why, even among the dangerous monster-killing units, it was the “deadliest occupation” .

“I’m not that strong, but my speed is the one thing I’m good at . So, I am good at diverting monsters’ eyes . ”

“That’s……”

There was no pathetic feeling when he smiled quietly . Still, Dahlia got stuck in the words . Suddenly, she remembered the day when her father died .

Last year, it was a little more radiant green season than now . Father who went alone to the commercial guild after having lunch together . When she was told that her father had collapsed and headed there in haste, and he was already a silent dead body . He was talking well until noon, and it was a totally unexpected farewell . Why did she remember such things here and now? Dahlia looked down at her bitter memories and stared at the red wine cup .

“… I remembered last spring’s fad with this black coat”

“…… fad?”

Wolf murmured, so she brought the wine to her lips while replying to it mechanically .

“Yes . If I forgot this and took off clothes in front of a woman in the city, I wonder if I would be known as a ‘pervert’ knight . ”

“Bhu!”

Dahlia blew out the wine she was drinking .

“What are you doing when people are drinking ……!”

A loud voice came out unintentionally .

“I’m sorry . I just remembered, so…”

The young man in front of Dahlia laughed with a voice that was too cheerful . The image of Wolf, who had been a knight and n.o.ble before, made a cracking sound and collapsed completely .

“I’m thankful that you are worried about the Scarlet Armor, but it’s not as dangerous as the rumors say . You looked so sad and I don’t know what to say… I’m sorry, I said something stupid”

“I’m sorry too…”

“This is how I normally talk, is that alright with you?  I’ll be happy if Mr . Dahl talks to me casually too”

“……Okay”

Dahlia deliberately said that bluntly . It seemed the bad joke was because he cared for her feelings .