episode_0067

When we arrived in Rizerca, it was nearing noon on the ninth day after leaving Franca.

The reason why we arrived later than scheduled was because it suddenly rained heavily and the road became completely muddy.

The rain itself, which heralds spring, was good, but the trade-off was that the wheels of the carriage would often get stuck in mud holes and the struggle to get them out was something I hated.

At first, I waited and watched, but then I decided that I couldn’t do anything, so I put on the lightweight magic armor that Veronica had given me as a gift and stepped forward.

The magic armor was clearly an old model, but it still performed well enough that, together with the horses, they were able to save the heavy carriage from danger.

At first, I was really happy and rewarded with compliments pouring in from all directions, but as this was repeated over and over again, I got annoyed later on.

It’s already been three days since I kept wearing the magic armor because I was too lazy to wash or wipe off the mud that got stuck in it and put it back in my bag.

If the magic armor hadn’t solved the cleanliness and hygiene issues, it would have been in an indescribably horrible situation by now.

Still, I arrived at Rizerka safely without being attacked, so I was able to take off my magic armor with peace of mind.

After saying our sad farewells to the people we had lived with and shared affection with, we headed straight to the Adventurer’s Guild.

The reason I go to the guild first even though I have no intention of taking on the request is to look at the map and update the information in the map window.

An accurate map is always a great help, and it is especially useful when you have a firm goal, such as finding a special store or checking the movements of Darius’ mercenaries and Maxian.

As Rizerka is a place where many elves live, trees are planted along the main streets, flower beds are created here and there, and the city has a high proportion of parks.

It was winter now, so only bare branches remained on the street trees, there was no life in the flower beds, and the park also looked desolate.

But soon, when spring comes, light green buds will grow and colorful spring flowers will bloom, coloring the city beautifully.

When that time comes, I will take Laura and Iris to enjoy the flower viewing at Rizerka.

“As expected, it’s nice to come back to my hometown after a long time.”

Iris smiled as her eyes took in every corner of the city.

I glanced at Laura at the mention of hometown, but fortunately, rather than feeling sad, I listened to Iris with interest.

“When I was young, I remember setting up a stall at a festival held on this street with my parents. My dad sold sausages and ham made from the meat of animals he hunted, and my mom sold knitted scarves and gloves.”

“It must have been really fun. Have you ever sold something?”

“I sold flowers made of paper, but no one bought them. So I was really upset, but I was really happy because a girl bought me all the flowers at once. I don’t remember the face at all, but I clearly remember the blue eyes.”

A nice girl with blue eyes? Hmm… I guess it’s not Laura.

Laura isn’t the only person in the world with blue eyes.

Still, I think it would be really fun if that girl was Laura.

When I looked at Laura, she just smiled lovingly.

“I don’t know who he is, but he’s a really nice kid. Isn’t that right, Rebecca?”

“That’s right. He was a kind-hearted child. I guess my parents gave me a good education.”

“Sure. Iris, do you want to go to the festival together next time? I have never really enjoyed a festival held in the city, so I want to experience it once.”

Laura walked over to Iris, who was walking down the street holding my hand on the other side of her, and crossed her arms and said,

When Laura had something to ask us for, she would fold her arms and act cute like she does now.

It’s natural for her to be cute to me, but I didn’t know she would do the same to Iris, and I liked it because she was really cute.

“Of course. Then I’ll show you around the city. Since I started working at the mansion, I haven’t been able to go out much, but I can still take them to famous tourist attractions and festivals.”

“Hehehe, I’m already looking forward to it. It would be really fun if the three of us went on a date!”

Laura rubbed her cheek against Iris and loved it like a child.

While I enjoyed Laura’s reaction, I also felt like there were some areas she had been lacking so far.

Once this is over, I’m thinking of going on a date that’s different from usual.

While we were talking like that, we arrived at the Adventurer’s Guild in Rizerka.

The size of the building is similar to the one in Franca, and the internal structure is almost the same, but unlike Franca, which was once swept by a bloody wind, there were many adventurers, so it felt lively.

We made our way through the crowd and headed to the reception desk, but there were so many people in line that we had to wait for quite a long time.

While I waited, I looked at the adventurers.

Most people only had magic pistols, and there were a few people with magic shotguns, but only a few people had magic rifles.

I think it’s because magic rifles are expensive and require a lot of maintenance, making it difficult for anyone but a high-level adventurer to afford them.

Not many of the bodyguards who guarded us while we came to Rezerka had magic rifles.

It seems that only the Knights Templar or the Imperial Army can supply magic rifles in large quantities.

“Rebecca, it’s our turn now.”

“Ah, yes. My turn comes sooner than I thought.”

Thanks to Laura, I was able to meet the receptionist right away without wasting time.

I expected a friendly and cute female receptionist like Emma, but I was greeted by a handsome Cubus man, or incubus.

For some reason, there were only women standing in line.

I thought I had gotten used to the incubus thanks to Kals, but meeting an incubus who had just become an adult felt different.

Did I set the Cubus settings too high? He’s also scary handsome.

“Hello? How can I help you?”

Wow, your voice is really sweet.

Without realizing it, I hid Laura and Iris behind me.

“Nothing else, I just wanted to see the map.”

“Please wait a moment.”

The receptionist jumped up from her seat, was taller than me, walked somewhere, and quickly returned with a map.

I could have updated the map window just by having the receptionist unfold the map and show me, but it was too weird to go as soon as I saw it, so I took my time and pretended to look up the map.

“Can you tell me what kind of place you are looking for?”

“Ah, so… I was wondering where Baron Maxian’s mansion is.”

When I said something because I didn’t have anything to say, the receptionist looked very serious and raised her finger to cover her mouth to warn me.

“It’s better not to talk about that person. I don’t know where his eyes and ears are.”

“Thank you for teaching me.”

“Guild members must help each other. And I don’t want the person who risked his life to fight for Franca’s comrades to be in danger.”

huh? When did I risk my life for the Adventurer’s Guild?

ah! I guess this is how my participation in the gang eradication operation turned out to be so wrong.

I didn’t fight for the Adventurer’s Guild, but there’s no harm in being misunderstood like this, so I should just keep my mouth shut.

“I think I have all the information I need now. I’m sorry if I take too long by myself, so I’ll have to go soon.

“If you need any help while staying in Rizerka, please come to the guild at any time.”

“Yes, thank you.”

I waved at the receptionist, who was so handsome that it took my breath away, and hurried away, receiving sharp looks from the other women.

I’m sure he’s jealous because he thinks I have the good-looking receptionist all to himself.

Laura and Iris actually seemed to have no interest in the receptionist.

The gazes of lovers only looking at me were so lovely that it was difficult to bear.

So, out of nowhere, I kissed Laura and Iris in that order.

We became the envy of those around us as we kissed passionately whether others were watching or not.

“Then let’s go there now.”

“Yes, Rebecca.”

I held the hands of Laura and Iris, who answered almost at the same time, and headed toward a specialty store located in a downtown alley.

Rizerka’s special store was exactly the same as Franca’s, and the special stores shared investment levels with each other, so there was no need to spend additional money.

I wasn’t interested in the products, so I quickly went to the back of the store to see where I could use the warp function.

Then, I discovered a geometric and complex drawing that looked like a magic circle drawn on the floor of what I thought was a warehouse.

Using my analysis skills, I was able to immediately see that it was a magic transmission circle, and I also knew that this room was called the transmission room.

Up to 5 people can transmit at once, and up to 1 ton of items can be transmitted at once.

However, you need to be careful when using it because you can only transfer people twice and items once per day, and the number is reset at 7 a.m. every morning.

Additionally, living creatures other than humans cannot be transmitted, but dead creatures are treated as objects and can be transmitted.

‘There’s no need to worry because the items will fit in the bag indefinitely anyway. But why is it that only humans can survive? I just don’t understand.’

When I stepped into the magic transmission line, dissatisfied with the unreasonable restrictions, a bright light came on and it was activated, and a transmission window appeared where I could check the area where warp was possible.

The transmission window was full of question marks, except for Franca, who had already visited the special store.

Since it was said that special stores only exist in large cities, it seems that in the future, we will be able to determine the standard of a big city by the presence or absence of special stores.

“Guys, do you want to come here and take a look?”

I called Laura and Iris to my side, and the two of them entered the transmission room and their eyes widened as soon as they discovered the magic transmission circle.

“What is this?”

“It’s a magic transmission circle that can use the function I mentioned last time. If you use this, you can go back to Franca right away.”

“Then try it quickly!”

Laura entered the magic transmission line without hesitation with eyes filled with anticipation, and Iris felt a little anxious, but gained courage when I reached out to her.

And I activated the magic transmission circle by pressing Franca in the transmission window.

Suddenly, a light so bright that I couldn’t open my eyes erupted from the entire magic transmission line with such force that it disappeared in an instant.

“Does this… work? I don’t feel anything, it’s so empty.”

Feeling puzzled, I came out of the transmission room and looked out the window.

A familiar dark alley, a bright and lively street beyond, and a knight soldier wearing magic armor with a familiar emblem engraved on it.

It was clearly a place where Franca was considered a second home.

“Guys, I think we arrived in Franca safely.”

I still couldn’t believe it, so I went out of the store and looked around.

Even though this is something you can immediately notice when you open the map window.

“Really? It’s amazing that nothing seems to have happened.”

“I’m glad it wasn’t more scary than that.”

Laura spoke in a voice full of disappointment, and Iris spoke in a voice of relief.

I was feeling similar to Laura, but I also thought it was good that Iris didn’t have anything to be afraid of.

“Let’s stop by the magic weapon shop for a moment and then return to Rizerka. I think we should cover our faces and bodies because there is no benefit in letting the enemy or informants know that we can use the warp function.”

I took out the robe and hood from my bag and handed them out to Laura and Iris.

It is certain that if people who have left for Rizerca, which is over a week away, less than ten days ago, are walking around Franca, they will arouse unnecessary suspicion.

After pressing down her ears, Laura put a headband over them to keep them from sticking up, and rolled her tail inward to hide the fact that she was a beastman.

On the other hand, Iris had no way of doing anything with the horn, so it was impossible to deceive the race itself like Laura.

Still, the horns of the Cubus tribe all look the same except for a few exceptions, so it is fortunate that their identity will not be identified because of their horns.

And I… I’m an ordinary human, so I didn’t have any special body parts that bothered me or had to be careful, so I covered myself comfortably.

“Rebecca, is it okay to meet Mr. Karlsran at this point?”

“You can trust that person because he is quiet-mouthed and knows how to repay kindness.”

I stroked Laura’s worried cheek and reassured her.

The reason I trust Kalthran is because of the attitude he has shown us so far.

Especially after experiencing the incident related to Dorothea, I became convinced that she was someone I could trust, just like Veronica.

“I have the same thoughts as Rebecca. Because Mr. Karlsran and Mr. Minaterin are good people.”

“Okay. Rebecca and you say that, so of course I have to believe it.”

Laura smiled, showing us infinite trust.

I really like Laura, who always believes in us in the end, even if we question her.

After we finished preparing, we immediately left the special store and took the shortest route to the magic weapon store.

Fortunately, no one passing by on the street paid any attention to us.

I think it’s because it’s winter, and it’s common to see people walking around with their whole bodies wrapped up in the cold.

If it were summer now, countless people would have suspected me and I would have had nothing to say even if I had been interrogated by the Knights Templar.

We arrived in front of the magic weapon store as quickly as possible, checked for a moment to see if anyone else was in the store, and then went inside.

Inside the store, as always, Kalthran was standing at the counter, manipulating magic tools, and Minaterin was hard at work tempering in the blacksmith shop.

Although he wandered for a while after Dorothea was forced to leave, it is fortunate that he has now regained his energy and is focusing on his work.

“Welcome. Oh, it was Rebecca. Someone did it because you covered your face.”

“There was a reason for that. Has the item you requested last time been completed?”

“Of course. I was worried when I heard that you suddenly left the hotel, but I’m glad you were safe.”

Kalsran was truly worried about us.

Perhaps because he has become more than just a customer or an acquaintance, but also a benefactor and friend, I now feel like a close person who has known the Karls and theirs for a long time.

“Well… I got caught up in a bit of trouble. Still, I think we can resolve it as quickly as possible, so don’t worry too much.”

“I must always pray to the Creator for your safety. Then, I will bring you the item you requested, so please wait a moment.”

Karlsran hurried up to the second floor and came down whining, carrying a box larger than his body. It looked quite dangerous.

In the end, Minaterin, who heard her husband struggling, stopped what she was doing and went straight to Kalsran, lifting the box with one hand.

They seem to be a very well-matched pair in many ways.

“This has shown me a very shameful side. ha ha ha. As requested, we completed it with the same level of quality as that delivered to the Knights Templar soldiers.”

Kalsran, who was sweating profusely after only exerting a little effort, opened the box and showed us the contents.

Just as I ordered, the magic pistol, magic shotgun, and magic sniper rifle caught my eye.

When I used the analysis skill on the gun set, it had the same level of completeness as the gun set Laura received from Veronica last time, making it a B-grade quality.

They all have the functions of increasing firepower by 25%, reducing recoil by 25%, and enhancing durability. The magic pistol has a headlight, the magic shotgun has a 25% range increase, and the magic sniper rifle has a 25% increase in penetration.

Looking at the quality and functionality of the gun set that Laura received, it was literally on the same level as a military gun.

I could immediately understand why the Knights entrusted various maintenance and repairs to the Karlsran couple.

“This is really great! You must have had a hard time. I will ask for your help next time I have to do custom work again. Iris, can you come and take a look at this?”

After thanking Kalthran, I picked up a magic sniper rifle from among the well-made firearms and showed it to Iris.

Iris, who was otherwise in a good mood, noticed the atmosphere and her expression brightened.

“Iris, these are all custom-made for you, who have worked so hard. I hope you will accept it happily.”

“All for me… Thank you! Thank you so much!”

Iris was so happy that she even shed tears and hugged me. She kissed my face several times and even kissed my lips.

Then he held hands with Laura and jumped up and down, sharing the joy with her.

Laura might have been jealous, but she loved it as if it were her own.

I think I’ll have to give Laura a gift sometime soon.

“It’s nice to see that Laura and Iris have a good friendship. Rebecca seems to be maintaining a balance between the two.”

“Is that so? I try to give love as equally as possible, but there were many times when I doubted whether I was doing it right, but I feel relieved to hear Mr. Karlsran say that.”

I felt relieved by Karlsran’s words and watched my loves being happy.

I hope we can live happily ever after.