Chapter 260
The town that was to be our next destination was called Reserentrible . It was an odd, long name, but it was an old town . And there was a dungeon in this town that many Adventurers had visited and few had ever returned . Of course, this was all from the mouth of Licoris Ladiaray . Management Division of the Empire’s North District .
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“…Word of someone clearing the dungeon has reached the capital, yes . They say that seventy percent of the town is now gone . ”
“Seventy percent? I heard that it was half…”
“It was half at first . However, the dungeon is eating away at the rest of the town . Our latest reports say that it is seventy percent . ”
That seemed ridiculous . I didn’t know what happened to the person who touched the dungeon core, but things had really gotten out of hand now . However, I’m sure they had no idea about the consequences . It would have been hard to get down there and survive countless traps and monsters . And when you finally arrive in the place where the treasure is supposed to be kept…
“Are you going too, Mister Asagi?”
“Yes . Well, Daniela insisted on it very strongly . ”
“I have no memory of that . Do not tell lies, Asagi . ”
“…”
She had a memory that served her conveniently . If I were a doctor, I’d want to look inside .
After gaining some information about Reserentrible from Licoris, we began preparations to leave . I was in charge of buying camping supplies while Daniela took care of the food .
“Remember, buy vegetables too . And fish, if they have any . I’d also like some spices . And please don’t come back with nothing but street food . ”
“I know . I know . I am not a child . I can go on simple errands without you reminding me so many times . ”
“The fact that you’d even call it an errand is suspicious . ”
It was procurement . Yes . It was a dangerous journey we were about to embark on, and preparations had to be made seriously if we didn’t want to die .
“Alright, I’ll go pick up the equipment we sent in for repairs and buy the rest of the stuff on my way back . We can meet at the inn at sundown . ”
“Aye, understood . ”
“I hope so…”
I muttered to myself as I watched her walk away . I was still quite convinced that she would spend all of her money in the street food district .
Well, there was no use standing here and worrying about that . I had my own job to do .
As my clothes had been damaged badly by Daniela’s magic in the final fight, I took them to the Solitude Clothes Shop . Thankfully, they were able to use magic and some left-over materials to repair it . As it would take a week to finish, Miss Amarilith had had to withdraw from the festivities a little early .
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“Ah, there you are . ”
“Hello . How are things going?”
“It took me a while, but it’s finished now . Damn it, I don’t know what you did in that fight to ruin them as you did…”
“Ehehe…”
I had nothing to say on that account .
And so I accepted the clothes and then went to the changing room to make sure that it fitted well while I was wearing my ice dragon armor .
“Hmm . Everything seems good . ”
“Well, no surprise there . ”
“Thank you very much . Uh, how much does it all cost?”
“Two hundred . ”
“But it didn’t even cost that when it was new . ”
“Repairing stuff is hard work . Not only that, but it pulled me away from the festival . I’ll never know what I missed . ”
“…”
Miss Amarilith was more of a businesswoman than a craftswoman . And she knew full well that our pockets were rather full at the moment .
“…So, you are leaving then?”
“Uh, yeah . Apparently, there is a southern town called Reserentrible that, uh, has some things in store for us . ”
“Oh, I’ve heard some terrible tales . You best be careful . ”
“Thank you . But there isn’t much that can scare me after that final fight . ”
“Haha! That’s the kind of confidence that gets people killed!”
I was well aware . Every win should make me more cautious . That was the trick to survival . Well, I didn’t actually win .
Aside from my clothes, I picked up a heap of scrap cloth to use as bandages before leaving the store . Then it was off to a general goods store . The east district was the merchant district . There were many shops in the same area, which made things very convenient .
“Which place to go… Huh?”
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As I was searching, a familiar face entered the corner of my vision . An Adventurer . The easy walk and the light armor and spear . Oh, and the meat skewer in the hand .
“Hey . ”
“…Ah, Mister Asagi . ”
It was Bandi Ree . This was the first time I had met her outside of the arena .
“Are you shopping?”
“Yes . And you as well, Mister Asagi?”
“Yeah . We’re going to be leaving the city soon . Uh, how’re your injuries?”
To be honest, I was more worried about the psychological ones . It had been a little chilling watching her fight that battle fiend .
“Ah…yes . I was shaking for quite a while after that fight . But I’m fine now . ”
“I feel like I was just as scared watching you…”
“Yes, she is…yes…”
Bandi seemed to remember it all as she rubbed her arm . Maybe I shouldn’t have brought it up .
“Uh, sorry for bothering you . We’ll return to the city later on, so maybe we’ll meet again . ”
“Of course . Oh, and I know it’s a little late, but congratulations on being the runner up . ”
“Ahaha… Yeah, I couldn’t beat Daniela… But, thanks . See you . ”
“Yes . ”
We hadn’t really talked properly before, but she seemed like a nice person . I hoped that she’d make it to Rank eventually .
We separated and then I returned to my shopping duties . I had clean cloth . Daniela was getting the food . Yes, I was worried . But I had to buy the other traveling supplies . Thankfully, I still had the magic lanterns we got from the orcs .
There’s plenty of money, so I should get anything that looks useful…”
Wasteful shopping occurred when you wasted something that you bought . As long as it is still usable, it is not a waste, no matter how much you have . Or so I told myself .
There was a sign that read, ‘Crimson Variety Shop . ’ The sign itself was the color of blood . As was the door . And the interior and everything sold within . It was an eyesore of the worst degree .
Still, I was able to buy some cutlery that we’d be able to use . I was told that there were many variations of red, but my eyes were in too much pain to tell the difference .
“Cups, spoons, forks, plates…bowls…all red…”
I stuffed them in my bag and went off to search for a store that sold magic goods . I couldn’t help but rub my eyes a little as I walked, which resulted in my shoulder bumping into someone else . It was completely my own fault .
“I’m sorry, are you alright?”
“Ah…damn-damn, it hurts…”
I blinked and looked at the stranger . He looked like an Adventurer . A dirty one…
“You’re injured?”
“Injured? Aye, you broke my bones you bloody fool!”
He howled as he clutched his left arm . As I had hit him with my right shoulder, it should have hit his right as well…
Regardless, he wailed in pain . Heads began to turn in our direction . That was no surprise . Well, it couldn’t be helped . Though, there was a bit of sneer in his look that I didn’t like .
“Hey, you! Don’t you have anything to say!”
“I’m very sorry . I will pay for your treatment . ”
“Then I guess we’ll have to go to the hospital!”
“Sorry, if you can tell me where it is . ”
“Bah! That’s fine . Just give me the money, alright?”
I sighed at the predictability . It was never nice throwing your money away . Besides, it would just encourage him .
“Oh, I just remembered . I know this remedy that was passed on in the family . ”
“What!?”
“You have to cool off the injured limb . ”
And so I held my hand over his left shoulder and sent out a wave of ice magic . It would feel cool and nice . I even used the energy around us to create a block of ice . His right hand was now fixed tightly to his left shoulder . I was too kind .
“He-hey! What is this!”
“Yes . Cool it down with ice and keep it still . This is perfect . You’ll be fine now . ”
“Damn you! You bastard!”
He tried to kick me with his legs but missed . He then lost his balance and fell on the ground in an awkward position . The spectators laughed .
“Is that man crazy? He tried to take on Silvergreen!”
“Don’t you know? He was the runner up in the Imperial Sword Tournament!”
They pointed and jeered with laughter . The face of the fallen man was red with embarrassment as he gritted his teeth . Still, he stayed down . This really was a matter between me and him, and so I became annoyed at the spectators that were throwing insults . Well, annoyed enough to activate Legs of the God Wolf for a second and making them disperse .
“…Regardless, I should have watched where I was going . You are fine, though?”
“Ah…yes…”
I converted the ice into water . Now that he was free, the man stood up and bowed somberly .
“I’m sorry . ”
“It’s fine . I need to be more careful . ”
The matter was settled . People were walking away after losing interest .
“Well, I have to be going . ”
“Yes…”
And so I continued to walk . It was a reminder that I now had a certain status in this city . The label of being the first runner up . It would affect my interactions with others . I felt a little sad about it . A private feud with someone could cause a whole mob to turn against them if it escalated . It didn’t seem right .
“I have to think a little more before I act…”
My eyes still felt a little sore, but my head hurt even more .