LGHTNOVELBOOK Volume 1 Chapter 106
After finishing my ramen, I took a photo with the owner of the ramen shop and said goodbye to Clare and Harry.
Once alone, I hurried home and decided to make potions and experiment until Kaede-chan, who was at work, returned home.
When the clock struck 6, and it got dark, Kaede-chan returned from work, and we had dinner together.
“Senior, have you finished your contract with Clare?”
Kaede-chan asked while slurping the udon I made. Her gesture of tucking her hair behind her ear was feminine and cute.
“It’s done. Made the deal in the usual taxi. I’ll show you the 14 billion yen later.”
“Wow! It’s rare to see 14 billion yen in cash.”
Certainly rare. Normally, people don’t deal in cash. Clare must have had a hard time.
“Right?”
“However, Clare is quick, you know? Senior, did you hear? Clare announced the sale of Level 2 Recovery Potions and the auction for Translation Potions this afternoon.”
That’s fast! That’s when we were meeting today. Did she do it while we were eating ramen?
“She must have prepared in advance. She said she already reached out to several corporations and rich folks.”
“She’s eager to sell then. It was all the talk at the Ikebukuro Guild.”
“Satsuki-san must be bombarded with calls.”
Sorry about that.
“Satsuki-san took the afternoon off and escaped.”
Return my apology.
“That left you guys to handle it… Poor thing.”
“We didn’t answer the calls…”
Ikebukuro Guild is really laid-back. Is that okay?
“Won’t you get scolded later?”
“No, it’s not our concern. It’s just another A-rank adventurer from another country who got them from slimes, right? We don’t know anything about it.”
Well, yeah. Then I don’t know either. But, I should deal with Yoshino-san, or the head of the headquarters, soon.
“I’ll call Yoshino-san later.”
“That’s a good idea. Oh, by the way, I brought back some Fluffy Grass today. About 30 bundles.”
I’ve put out a gathering request for Fluffy Grass since it’s a hassle to collect.
“That’s quite a lot.”
“It’s easy to gather on the side.”
But with this, I can make Enhanced Potions (Defense). I gave all the ones I made before to Nanapon, and the quantity was limited.
“I’ll make some later… Ah, I also need to find Sparkle Grass and Silky Grass.”
“Mireille Road might have them. Grass grows everywhere there.”
Mireille Road has paths, but the rest is rivers and grasslands, so there’s plenty of grass.
“I didn’t have the chance to look for them last time, and we left quickly.”
When I went with Yoshino-san and Rin-san, it was my first time on Mireille Road, and I couldn’t look because they were with me. The second time with Nanapon, it was her first time, and since I could make Level 3 Recovery Potions, the mood wasn’t right to look for Sparkle or Silky Grass.
“Should we go look for them?”
“Nanapon said she wanted to go to Frontier tomorrow, so maybe…”
She contacted me in the evening. Nanapon seems to want to level up. I’ve been holding off because I wasn’t sure if Kaede-chan had work.
“That sounds good. I’m curious about the other Enhanced Potions too.”
Well, so am I. I’m not sure if they increase strength or speed, but I’m a bit curious.
“Kaede-chan, do you have work tomorrow?”
“Yes.”
Then let’s go.
I operated Eleanor’s smartphone and sent a message to Nanapon.
“Kaede-chan has work tomorrow, so it’s okay.”
“Yay! Let’s go in the afternoon!”
Nanapon’s replies are always quick.
“Tomorrow afternoon, Eleanor and Nanapon are going.”
“Understood. And thanks for the meal. Senior, you’re a good cook.”
It seems Kaede-chan finished her udon.
“Well, I’m good at boiling noodles.”
“Wow! We’re similar then.”
Well, yeah. Most people can boil noodles.
“I’m also good at pasta.”
And Kaede-chan is good at ordering takeout.
“I’m good at soba too! Senior, I’ll do the dishes, so please call Yoshino-san.”
“Thanks, I’ll leave it to you.”
Kaede-chan is a good wife. She’s bright and cute.
I left the dishes to her and sat on the sofa with Okita-kun’s smartphone.
I operated the phone and called Yoshino-san. The ringing stopped after a few tones.
“Hello?”
Of course, it was Yoshino-san.
“Good evening. Is it okay to talk now?”
“Yes, it’s Okita-kun… It
‘s fine. I’m at home.”
He hesitated whether it was me or Eleanor.
“It’s me.”
“Okay, got it.”
“Keep it that way. Never feel like it’s me when talking to Eleanor.”
“Don’t think it’s Okita-kun when she’s talking like that, right?”
“Right… I’ll try.”
“Thanks. So, about the call, I’ve made the deal with Clare today.”
“I know. Clare announced it. The headquarters chief was busy dealing with calls.”
The chief is diligent.
“Satsuki-san escaped, it seems.”
“I know. The chief was angry. ‘That sly fox!’ he said.”
Can’t help it.
“Should we make the deal quickly?”
“Yes. Actually, I’m being pushed for it.”
As expected. Clare’s early announcement makes it seem like we’re snatching the deal. Well, actually, that’s the case…
“When’s a good time? I’m ready.”
“I’m ready too… Are you at home?”
“At home. Just finished dinner… Eh? Coming over?”
“I want to finish the deal quickly, and I don’t want people seeing me and Eleanor together right now.”
Well, we’re keeping the fact that Yoshino-san is the chief’s subordinate secret.
“Wait a sec…”
I put the call on hold.
“Kaede-chan, Yoshino-san wants to come over for the contract.”
I called out to Kaede-chan in the kitchen.
“It’s fine with me.”
Fine by her. If I were in her shoes, I wouldn’t want a man in the house. Is this the difference in human nature? Well, Yoshino-san has been here before…
“It’s okay.”
I resumed the call and gave the okay to Yoshino-san.
“Checking with Kaede, huh?”
“Yes. Didn’t want her to get jealous.”
“Hmm… Maybe.”
She won’t get jealous.
“Normally, they don’t?”
“You might. You seem the type to get very jealous.”
“It’s fine.”
“I think so. Some girls like that… I don’t.”
I don’t care what you think. A little good-looking and busty, and you’re getting carried away. I won’t submit!
“I’ll hold back then. Don’t want to be disliked.”
“Well, there’s a limit… It’s 7 now. I’ll be there by 8, is that okay?”
“Fine.”
“Okay, I’ll prepare and head over. Please be Okita-kun. Eleanor’s a bit scary.”
I’ll stay as I am, but he’s saying the opposite of what he said to Nanapon.
“Not scary.”
“No, she’s unpredictable and creepy. You’re straightforward.”
We’re the same person…
“Don’t really get it, but okay. I’ll wait as I am.”
“Alright, wait a bit.”
Yoshino-san said and hung up.
“Kaede-chan!”
I called out to Kaede-chan, who finished the dishes and was wiping the table, sticking out her proud behind.
“What is it?”
Kaede-chan answered without looking.
“Is Eleanor scary?”
“Sometimes. But I also think, ‘What a fool.'”
That’s harsh.
“When’s that?”
“When she was blinded by money and acting foolish in the beginning.”
Initial Noa, what’s that…
“Hmm… Am I straightforward?”
“Senior, you’re looking at my butt right now!”
Kaede-chan guessed I was looking at her butt without even looking.
“Amazing!”
“That’s your head… But my butt is pretty, right?”
“Right!”
Kaede-chan turned around with a big smile.
Your head’s amazing too.