Chapter 486 ‘Grand Market’ Final Day (Part III)
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
(Hiroya’s POV)
”I got to buy so much~!”
”Eluda too♡”
”…is it really okay, Hiro…that all 3 of us, Meluda, Eluda, got so many clothes?”
Meluda and Eluda happily hugged their shopping bags filled with clothes, while Aluda looked at me with concern.
”Well, I don’t have any plans for my paycheck. If everyone is happy, then it’s totally fine.”
Rather than hoarding it, I think it’s more meaningful to occasionally gift it to everyone like this.
”It’s true that living at the Clan house… means there are no living expenses. Kazumi’s budgeting skills are impressive, nano…”
Just as Meluda said, there’s no need to spend extra money while living at the Clan house.
Kazumi managing the finances has a lot to do with it.
”Or maybe you guys are making quite a bit from exploring and quests?”
”Since we’re diving deeper into the Great Labyrinth Raetia, as Eluda said, just the Magic Stones from monsters are quite a decent income. Plus, valuable loot has increased as well.”
I agree with Eluda.
Clearly, there are more valuable accessories showing up.
Even weapons and armor have started to appear with magical powers attached to them.
The amounts we get from selling them to the Zett Merchant Guild are significant.
”Well, if we couldn’t earn that much, we wouldn’t have been able to expand the Clan house, right? I’m really grateful to Kazumi for that.”
Aluda spoke in an impressed tone.
”So, shall we have some tea before heading back?”
”Ah! Eluda, I want to eat cake!”
”Me too, Meluda!”
”Since we’re at it, instead of the usual place… how about we check out the stalls at the Grand Market? Aluda, there’s a shop I’m curious about.”
I was also curious while on patrol.
A sweet shop set up from the Royal Capital.
There was a temporary café-style stall near the fountain in the central square.
”Yes! Right there!”
Aluda nodded vigorously and pulled my hand.
”Next, Eluda and the others will treat you♡”
”Hiro, you can eat whatever you like♡”
Pulled along by Eluda and Meluda, we headed toward the central square.
* * *
(Sasha’s POV)
”Is that so? Were you able to invite Mr. Hiroya?”
Ms. Hanna nodded shyly and looked down.
Her ears were turning red, making her quite adorable.
”But… is it really alright for me?”
Ms. Carla hesitantly asked Ms. Hanna.
”Of course! The reason we’re going to pick up the ingredients arranged by Ms. Carla is… it’s an excuse to be with Mr. Hiroya. We decided that this morning.”
Ms. Hanna replied, holding Ms. Carla’s hands.
”But──Is it really impossible for Ms. Sasha?”
”I… as one of the persons responsible for the ‘Grand Market,’ I have my duties during the event.”
Still holding Ms. Carla’s hand, Ms. Hanna looked at me with a lonely expression as she answered.
”It’s okay. After the Grand Market ends, I’ll make sure to lean on Mr. Hiroya with Ms. Shinobu♡──Right, Ms. Shinobu?”
”I-I’m fine with that?”
When I turned to look back at Ms. Shinobu, who was standing rigidly behind, I saw her blushing and fidgeting restlessly.
”Of course. But until then, let’s do our best with work, okay?”
* * *
Since ‘that night,’ I had noticed that Ms. Hanna and Ms. Carla often followed Mr. Hiroya with their eyes. And so did Ms. Shinobu.
”Today is the last day of the ‘Grand Market.’ You should find a moment to go on a date♡”
””D-Date?!””
This morning, when I suggested it, they were both flustered and gasping in unison.
”I… have never been on a date with a gentleman…”
”Before I married that guy, we often went out together…”
The two of them talking looked just like a couple of young girls.
”Now that I think about it, I too have never been on a date. ──But we have to make the opportunities ourselves. I’m sure Mr. Hiroya will be in demand, right?”
The moment I teased them, Ms. Hanna and Ms. Carla exchanged glances and nodded at each other.
”I’ll somehow come up with an excuse to invite Mr. Hiroya, so Ms. Hanna… do your best, okay?”
”Ms. Carla, you’re coming along too, right?”
”N-no… since it’s a rare date, please go ahead, Ms. Hanna.”
It seems Ms. Carla is a little shy, which isn’t good.
”Ms. Carla, there’s a merchant from Bash bringing a lot of ‘rice’ into Raetia. Before heading to the Zett Merchant Guild’s main store… please stop by here.”
I hurriedly wrote on a piece of paper and handed it to Ms. Carla.
”Ah… this is just right. We’re about to run out of rice.”
Clap!
Ms. Hanna clapped her hands.
”Ms. Carla will arrange the rice. Then, Ms. Hanna, use the excuse of ‘picking it up’ to invite Mr. Hiroya.”
The plan was set.
All that was left──
”Ms. Hanna. You must do your best to invite Mr. Hiroya, okay?”
”Y-yes!”
Funs!
Ms. Hanna pumped her fist, filled with determination.
”Going out with Mr. Hiroya… is it?♡”
Even shy Ms. Carla looked like she was smiling happily about something.
* * *
”Look, Mr. Hiroya will be back soon. ──Do your best!”
”Since it’s a special occasion… I wished all of ‘Team Ladies’ could go out with Mr. Hiroya.”
When I encouraged her like that, Ms. Carla said with a lonely expression.
”You both… enjoy yourselves, okay? Probably… Mr. Hiroya and the others will set out to explore the ‘Great Labyrinth Raetia’ again in 3 days. Tomorrow and the day after will be for preparation and… um…”
I felt a bit embarrassed and stumbled over my words.
”…It’s that, right? Before you set off on your adventure…”
Perhaps Ms. Hanna noticed too.
She said it with a bright red face.
”‘That’──?”
Only Ms. Carla seemed puzzled, tilting her head.
”Lord Hiroya, when setting out on an adventure… embraces his lovers.”
”Ah…♡”
At Shinobu’s explanation, Ms. Carla’s face instantly turned red.
”Of course, for those going on adventures, it’s a priority, so the only time we can ask for it is after Mr. Hiroya returns from the Great Labyrinth Raetia. So…”
”Yes♡ I will enjoy it to the fullest♡”
”Like holding hands… and stuff♡”
Ms. Hanna replied like that, and Ms. Carla’s expression truly resembled that of a ‘girl in love.’
”I… thought it was only when I was held… I’m really drawn to Mr. Hiroya now…”
”I think that’s fine, Ms. Hanna. It’s okay. Your late husband wouldn’t blame a happy Ms. Hanna.”
”That’s right. Let’s enjoy going out together, okay?”
We, Ms. Carla and I, said this to Ms. Hanna, who looked a bit regretful.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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