「I’ll go search for Alzein then.」(Kazuha)
I left smithy jii-san’s small hut and set forth towards the arena.
「Then, I too shall wander around town.」Said Selen as she walked towards the bar in the opposite direction of the arena.
「Hey~, just don’t cause any problems kay~!」(Kazuha)
Selen raised her right hand without looking and proceeded forward.
Is it really okay to leave her alone……
『Arena entrance』
「Ah~, umm, excuse me, uh-mmm, I’m Kazuha Axeplant rank 185」(Kazuha)
「h.e.l.lo Kazuha Axeplant-sama. Please wait for a bit.」
I gave her my Ranking badge.
「Uhmm… When did the tournament end?」(Kazuha)
When I left this town, the tournament had just entered the second half, probably.
「The day before yesterday…… Thank you, I have just confirmed it. Here you go.」
I received back the Ranking badge, and sat on the partic.i.p.ant’s sofa.
(The day before yesterday eh…… So, that Alzein might be in the nearest town or dungeon……)
I did manage to get the『Cursed sword,』so I might as well give it to Alzein just as promised.
There was no set handover date, I didn’t even calculate how long it would take to give it to her……
(Haa…… Then for starters I’ll just eat something in the arena’s cafeteria.)
And Ruru and Tao have probably already eaten in the inn.
Selen went towards the bar so she’ll probably eat there.
(Ah~. I feel confused-)
Am I tired?
Though I just rested at Jii-san’s place……
Well, if I eat then I’ll straighten up, right.
I stand up from the sofa and head towards the cafeteria.
「Aah~. I feel sluggish. What…… did I catch a cold……」(Kazuha)[Idiots don’t catch colds…. wait, you’re not an idiot, Kazuha?]
Oh yeah, these past 2-3 days, my body has felt heavy.
I didn’t feel like eating either….. Wait, the food here doesn’t even taste good.
Then I’ll just go to the inn and rest……
「…… Uhm. Is this seat open?」
Hmm?
A splendid silver armored blonde girl sat beside me, for some reason.
「Ah, yes, it is」(Kazuha)
I moved my things and turn over the seat to the girl.
「Hee…… You wield such a weird thing…… Using 《Zwei hander》 during these times…… Even though it’s such an old school weapon…….」
Well, that is true.
‘Cause it was made by such an old school jii-san.
Ah…… my head hurts……
「? ……. Are you alright? You’re face is awfully flushed……」
Ye~ah, so it is eh.
This is a cold alright.
I wanna go home and rest……
「Yep…… Are you okay?」
The distance between my face and the blonde girl’s decreased.
Ah…… But dazing off is nyot good……
「Yep…… This is…… a fever…… Do you have medicine?」
「Ah-…… I’m not sure…… I normally don’t catch cold……」(Kazuha)
I think I had some in my item bag, or not……
Ah…… So sluggish……
「…… Yep. For starters let’s get out of here. Near here is the inn I’m staying at.」Said the blonde girl as she lent me a shoulder.
「Ah, I’m sorry……. Helping a stranger like me……」(Kazuha)
A fragrant shampoo emanates from her……
Ah, d.a.m.n……. My conciousness is……
If I don’t focus my mind then I might fall asleep……
「We’re almost there…… Come now, let’s go together」(Tsundere)
Then I…
I fainted inside.
And the blonde girl took me to the nearest inn beside the arena—.。
「…………Hmm………？」(Kazuha)
「Are you awake?」
An unknown room.
Rather, an ultra-luxurious room.
A large and expensive looking porcelain set is inside the room as well.
「It seems the medicine has taken effect.」
The blonde girl even changed the damp towel on my forehead.
「…… Ah, I’m sorry. You seem to have taken care of me……」(Kazuha)
She had just changed the towel so I just remained on the bed as I said my thanks.
「Don’t mind it…… Helping a troubled person is a good thing.」
…… My ear feels sore……
No, even the interior of my heart is p.r.i.c.kling……
「Oh me, I still haven’t introduced myself yet. I am《Reinharein Algard.》I’ve been traveling from 《Azerlaims》 to 《Etherclan,》I am a traveling swordswoman seeking to gain skills.」(Reinharein)
The blonde girl – Reinharein-san- gave a really polite introduction.
Aah. It’s too long so I’ll go with Rei-san…….
「I’m sorry Rei-san. You’ve taken care of me in a lot of ways…」(Kazuha)
Ah, I just said 『Rei-san』-.
「Fufu. It’s fine…… If it’s alright with you, may I hear your name too?」(Rei)
Rei-san changed the towel while conversing with me.
Did she do it even while I was sleeping.
That’s not something anyone would do easily. Going to such lengths for a stranger……
「Ah, I…… *kohon/ cough*. I am 『Kazuha Axeplant.』I also journey from place to place? I think……」(Kazuha)[Used ore on the first I and watashi on the second]
Probably, it’s not wrong right? The way I introduced myself.
「…… Kazuha Axeplant-sama, yes. I think this too is something determined by fate. Please rest easy until you’re healed, okay?」(Rei)
Hey, hey.
Is that fine?
You’re a super fine person, ain’t ya.
Did you hear that? People named “Ruru, Tao, and Selen.”
In this world a beautiful, decorous person with a fine personality exists, you know?
You people should boil the dirt from this person’s nails and drink it, ya hear me？
『Southern part of Etherclan: Inn』
「…… *Kushyun*!」(Ruru)
「……. *hekushyun*!」(Tao)[both sneeze]
『Etherclan eastern part: Bar』
「…… *kushyon*!! ??」(Selen)