"'Scuse me, is boss-san in?"
"Ou! You're here lad. By boss-san, you mean me?"
"Yes, it was a slip of tongue."
"Gahaha, I don't mind. I never heard that way of calling, but I like it."
"Then allow me to call you boss-san from now on. Have you finished adjusting the armor I asked yesterday?"
"I'm gonna need a bit more time. Gotta replace the fasteners, probs because they weren't used for a long time."
"Is that so, then for now, I'm going out to look for household goods and clothes."
"Got it. I recommend the 『Maniwa Store』 three buildings from here, they got some cheap and sturdy ones there. Their clothes are made for practicality rather than for dressing. This overalls I'm wearing are from theirs too."
"I see, that sounds nice. I'll show myself up there right away."
"Ou."
I've got nothing to worry if it's a store recommended by Maurio-san the boss-san.
Three buildings... Oh, it's got a signboard, 『Maniwa Store』 there it is.
When I opened the door and went in, I saw clothes focusing on functionality lined up inside. These remind me of wa*man.
I often wore them in my farming era, so these feel nostalgic.
Every clothes has no decorations, and looks to be focusing on practicality and robustness.
"Ara, is that a customer over there I see? Welcome to 『Maniwa Store』."
I reflexively turned at the source of the voice and then I froze. Brown tanned skin. Forged, toned body. Generously liberated chest.
"What's the matter nows? Did you fall for this onii-san?"
A macho wearing sunglasses and bikini pants talking in onee speech is standing there! This town is weird, why are there so many impactful things here...
"Ara? Are you so bewitched by this chest you're at loss for words? Being physically beautiful... is oh so sinful."
A moment later, the storekeeper disappeared.
"Now now, what do you desire? Clothes? Muscles? Or i s i t M E?
Wuut! When did he get behind me!?
Aa... Let me state what just happened.
『I went into a store to buy some clothes and then a muscly brawny beefy macho was staring at my rear before I knew it.』
I don't know what I'm saying but I can't process what's happening either... My head hurts... It's nothing like hypnosis or accelerator thing... I caught a glimpse of a more terrifying homo...
What am I saying. I should quickly do my shopping and finish the business asap. Yes let's do that.
"I'm here to purchase some clothes as told by Maurio-san. I'd like to buy a set of casual wears and underwear that are also good for battling, do you have a recommendation?"
"Ara~ Mau-chan referred you? I've got to give it my all then. Judging from boya's height, they should be around here I think?"
"I see, let me have a look. Ah, do you also have needles and threads? I'd like to have a set for mending."
While picking the queued clothes, I asked the storekeeper.
"Oh I have the threads, but the needles are specially made by Maurio-chan so I can't sell them to you. If you know Maurio-chan, how about asking him to make one?"
"I see. Then I'd like to purchase a set of threads also these black wear and a pair of these white underwear."
"Oh my, that's quite a sombre choice. Since you're still young, I think you should have picked something flashier."
No no, impossible. I can't wear something flashy like red or orange. My favorite colors are black, navy blue and white. I sewed the work clothes in my home after all. Ah, I'm gonna make some later.
"I was raised by my grandpa and only ever wore plain clothes. I can't settle down with something else now."
"Oh I see, then the thread is 30 mani, the black wear is 600 mani, the white underwear set is 200 mani, 830 mani in total but since Maurio-chan referred boya, 800 mani is fine."
"Thank you very much. Then, I'll be excusing myself."
I took 800 mani out of my rucksack, gave it to the storekeeper and got the hell out as fast as humanly possible.
Phew, that was scary. There's still some time till noon.
Come to think of it, Futsuno-san's inn should be around this area. I've finished registering and all, maybe I should leave them some words?
I refer the information board to look for 『Dog of Flame Inn』 where Futsuno-san and Mitama are staying. Oh, it's closer than I thought. Let's get to it.
"Hey, welcome."
A distinctive employee welcomed me when I entered the inn. His protruding teeth and his strangely shaped hat are impactful. It feels like I've seen him somewhere, but it must have been my imagination.
"Excuse me, I heard that this was the inn where the two of 『Tail of Wind』 were staying, could I meet them?"
"Ah, those two huh? Sorry, but I ain't gonna be your go-between or something, okay?"
"No well they personally told me to come here. And that I should leave a message if they aren't present."
"Hm? Now that you mention it, they said something 'bout getting saved by a boy in their last quest. You that boy?"
"I probably am. My name is Nobusada. Are the two in? I'd like to leave a message if they aren't."
"They're not now. They went somewhere first thing in the morning."
"Then could you tell them, 『I was able to register as an adventurer thanks to you two. I'm staying at 『Solomon's Pavilion』, please contact me there if you need anything.』 for me?"
"Gotcha, I'll relay it to them when they're back. 『Solomon's Pavilion』 huh. You picked a good inn."
"Yes, the guild recommended it."
"It was an inn good for beginners was it. If you rank up and think of changing inn, ours' a good choice y'know?"
"Since Mitama praised the food here, I'll keep it in mind if I ever do that."
"Hahaa, Mitama praised our food huh. I'm Storm. Nice to meetcha' Nobusada."
This person feels like someone who used to be a rascal and settled down to work seriously. He must be a good person enough for Futsuno-san and Mitama to be regulars here.
Name: Storm - Gender: Male - Age: 26 - Race: General Human
Class: Merchant Lv 18 - State: Healthy
Title: ???
【Skill】
Martial Art Lv3 - Fire Magic Lv3 - Negotiation Lv3 - Serving Lv3 - Acrobatics Lv2 - Life Magic
Uhoo, he's higher leveled than Kyle. Ah, but he has fire magic even though he's a merchant. There must be a reason for that.
"Storm-san, were you an adventurer?"
"Hou, I'm surprised you can tell. I was formerly a magician working as an adventurer, but my old man kicked the bucket y'see. When I heard the news, I quit the job and went to help at this inn."
I see. So that's why magic is mixed in his class.
"Well, Nobusada, just don't get ahead of yourself ya hear me? There are many times you think you could go on when you should've retreated."
"Thank you for your advice."
The weight of words from a veteran is different. Ah, since he was a magician, he probably knows that thing?
"This might sound so sudden, but do you know a store that handles magic tools you could recommend?"
"Magic tools are pricey y'know? Don't think it's something a beginner should care about."
"No well, actually I wanted to ask about the price of this Magic Rucksack I inherited as a memento."
"Ah, then yeah, you'd better know that. Some people might aim for it. Got it, this is for the sake of the future generations of adventurers. I'll introduce you to an acquaintance of mine."
"Oh! Thank you very much!!"
"I was in a party with her back then. She might be a bit weird, but her skill is the real deal. Here, she shouldn't do anything bad if you show this to her. It's a store with a weird name, 『Shut-in Lamia』, at the outskirt of the town."
"I'll be heading there then. I'll come by again later."
"Ou yo, try our dish next time."
"Yes, I'm looking forward to it."
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