Chapter 36: Chapter 36
After coming back to the inn, I visited the room of the duke’s family .
Arone-san welcomed me and brought me to the 4 Jamil members’ table .
“Welcome home, Ryoumsan . ” [Elialia]
“Welcome back . ” [Reinbach]
“Welcome home . Seems you had some trouble today . ” [Elize]
“Don’t push yourself too much . ” [Reinhart]
Looks like they’ve already caught word of what happened this morning .
“Thank you, everyone… There’s actually something I want to talk about . ” [Ryouma]
When I said those words, their faces stiffened .
“Well, go on . Don’t be shy . ” [Reinhart]
“What is it all of the sudden, Ryoumsan?” [Elialia]
Reinhart spoke with a serious expression, while the Ojousama wore a worried expression .
“I’ve made up my mind . You’ve taken care of me all this time, but I think I should be independent from here on . ” [Ryouma]
As soon as I said that, the ojousama stood up from her chair and ran up to me . The other three remained on their chairs .
“Why!? Why all of the sudden!?” [Elialia]
“Everyone’s spoiling me . At this rate, I think I’ll end up into a no good person . Everyone’s shown me so much kindness these past few weeks, but I think I should leave for a while and retrain myself . ” [Ryouma]
“If you just want to retrain yourself, can’t we do it together? There will be plenty of teachers too…” [Elialia]
“If I’m with everyone, I’ll definitely end up spoiled . That’s why I want to leave for now . ” [Ryouma]
It was here that the madam interjected .
“‘For now’, you say . I take it you don’t actually intend on never showing your face to us again, right?” [Elize]
“Yes . I’m not leaving because I’m mad or anything, I just want to train myself . Once I’m satisfied, if it’s alright with everyone, then I’d like to come back . ” [Ryouma]
“Of course it’s alright! In fact, there’s nothing wrong with being spoiled . You’re only 11, after all . That’s a perfectly normal age to be living with your parents . We’ll welcome you back whenever you want!” [Elize]
“Mother!? Are you not stopping him?” [Elialia]
“Elia, it’s not as if you’re going to be separated from Ryouma forever . In the same way that you’ll be going to school, Ryoumkun will be studying as well . Although, frankly, I don’t really think it’s necessary for you to be do so, Ryoumkun . If anything, I’d say what you really need is to be a bit more spoiled . ” [Elize]
“Wait a moment, Elize . Haven’t we already talked about this?” [Elize]
“I know . That’s why I’m not refusing him . I’m just saying what I think . ” [Elize]
Talked about what?
“Umm… What do you mean you’ve talked about this already?” [Ryouma]
Reinbach-sama and Sebasu-san were the ones to answer that question .
“Actually, ever since arriving at this town, we’ve already predicted you would eventually bring that up . I’ve been living for a long time already, and I’ve met plenty of people in this long life of mine . Peers, subordinates, enemies… all sorts . And I’ve seen plenty of children like you .
I won’t stop you, but you shouldn’t push yourself . Even if you put the work, it’s all meaningless if you don’t know how to rest . ” [Reinbach]
“Ryoumsama, you might think you were being spoiled, but we don’t think so at all . It’s true we provided you lodging and food, but you registered to the guild in an unfamiliar town and have been working seriously all this time . It’s almost as if such things were a given to you . Which is why, we figured you’d eventually bring this topic up . It’s a bit earlier than expected, though .
Reinhart-san added .
“When I look at you, I’m sometimes reminded of a close friend of mine . He’s the complete opposite of you . If you’re diligent, then he’s the opposite of diligent . He would always push all of his work onto his subordinates and onto other people .
That much is obviously bad, but I think you need to learn a little bit of that . Rest from time to time, rely on other people, just like what my dad and Sebasu always say . And of course, improve . My friend may be like that, but he’s currently doing pretty good for himself . ” [Reinbach]
………………………They’re really good people . I never realized they were this concerned about me .
Before I knew, I was tearing up .
Volume 2 Chapter 36 part2“Thank… you . ” [Ryouma]
“It’s fine . But in exchange, you need to promise us some things . One, you may leave, but you must come back . This world is dangerous . All the more so for adventurers . I’m sure you know this already, but make sure not to die and be sure to show yourself once in a while . The more frequently, the better . ” [Reinhart]
“Second, you have to send us letters regularly . Basically, a report of what’s happened . This way we can tell you when you’re pushing yourself needlessly . ” [Reinbach]
“We could also use my dimension magic to meet you in person . ” [Sebasu]
“And third, you must rely on us! This is absolute! You’re smart, you’re good at magic, and you’re strong . In fact, if we were to hire, you could get a good position already, so if anything happens, remember that you can always work for us . ” [Elize]
I don’t know what to say anymore . All I know is that I’m really grateful to these people . It’s a pity my vocabulary isn’t that great; otherwise, I might be able to express my gratitude better .
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“Ryoumsan . ” [Elialia]
When the ojousama called out to me, I turned to her . She looked me straight in the eye and said this .
“I haven’t had many opportunities to spend time with someone, so I’m a little disappointed, but if you’ve made up your mind, then I’ll respect your decision . However!” [Elialia]
The ojousama pointed her finger at me and declared .
“I will also add a condition!” [Elialia]
“…Condition?” [Ryouma]
“Father, grandfather, and mother have already given three, but I will add one more . We will meet again 3 years later and again 6 years later . ” [Elialia]
“3 years and 6 years?” [Ryouma]
“I’m sure I’ve told you this before, but I will be going to the academy this year . It will take me 6 years to graduate, but there will be a long break halfway through, so at that time, let’s meet again . Until then I’ll do my best in my studies and in my magic . ” [Elialia]
I see… So that’s what she meant .
“I understand . ” [Ryouma]
“Good, I won’t forgive you if you forget, ok?” [Elialia]
The ojousama said as she glared at me .
Now that she mentions it, I do tend to forget stuff when I’m caught up with something .
“I’ll do my best not to forget . ” [Ryouma]
“At times like this, you’re supposed to say you won’t! Good grief…” [Elialia]
The ojousama made a fed up expression as she said that .
Reinhart-san interjected while chuckling .
“Ha ha ha, well, it should be fine . By the way, Ryouma, have you decided what you’ll be doing from here on?” [Reinhart]
“I have my slimes, so I was thinking of living somewhere near this town . That way I could work as an adventurer here, continue developing my connections, and train myself . ” [Ryouma]
“I see, then in that case, there’s a job I would like to entrust to you . ” [Reinbach]
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“What is it? If it’s something I could do, then by all means . ” [Ryouma]
“I want to leave the management of the mine you’re hunting monsters at right now . A lot of monsters have taken root in it despite having been abandoned for only a year…
It’s not good for there to be a monster nest so close to town, so I would like for you to check the mine from time to time and hunt down the monsters . If you need help, you can get some from the guild .
I considered just sealing the entrance, but cave mantises could dig their way in, so it’s pointless . ” [Reinhart]
“If that’s all, then sure . I’ll do it . ” [Ryouma]
“Thank you . As thanks you can do whatever you want with the mine . If it’s there, you should be able to train or practice your magic without trouble . ” [Reinhart]
“That’s…” [Ryouma]
That would be the perfect place for me! There’s enough room to build a house, it’s far enough from other people, and it’s unpopulated so I can train myself and let the slimes roam free . It’s even more valuable than money .
“This is a contract . There are many dangerous monsters, and having them create a nest and multiply so close to the town is dangerous . You understand, right?
Normally, the public office would send someone to check the mines once in a while, but it seems the public office of this town failed to do even that . So, all I’m doing is hiring someone I believe I can trust . That’s all .
If not for you, we would have had to pay someone else, but with this we’re able to get by just by handing the place to you . Not only do we cut down on labor, we also cut down on expenses . ” [Reinhart]
…That’s true, but even I can tell he’s just making excuses . After all, the old officials of the public office have already been fired, so the current administration should be a fresh and healthy batch .
While I was thinking that, Reinhart-san made a wry smile and said this .
“Good grief, you really are too honest… You care too much about petty things . Let’s do this then . You’ll make ingots there, and we’ll profit off of that . You don’t have to work too hard, though, just make them when you’re available . ” [Reinhart]
“…I understand, I’ll work as hard as I can!” [Ryouma]
I’ll set a monthly quota and sell them wholesale to Serge-san . I have to do at least this much .
“No, like I said, you don’t have to work that hard…” [Reinhart]
“Oh, one more thing . You should stay at the inn while we’re here . ” [Elize]
“Umm, that’s…” [Ryouma]
“I’m not hearing it . You know I thought we could travel together a little longer, but then you suddenly go and decide on your own . This is final! You’re staying here!” [Elize]
“It’s just about another month or two . It won’t be too late to start your training then . And this will do you good too since you work too hard . ” [Reinbach]
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…If I don’t reject them here, I’ll end up spoiled .
“You’re not being spoiled, Ryoumsama . ” [Sebasu]
He read my mind!?
“Ryoumkun, it’s been showing on your face all this time, you know?” [Elize]
“A very easy to read face . ” [Elialia]
Really?
“Anyway! You have to stay here at the inn while we’re here! Alright?” [Elize]
“B-But…” [Ryouma]
“Alright!?” [Elize]
“But…” [Ryouma]
“It’s alright, so it’s alright!” [Elize]
The madam isn’t go to take no for an answer is she? …Well, fine . Whatever…
I wonder if I’ve always been this weak willed… Anyhow, I can’t thank them enough…
“I understand . I’ll let myself be spoiled while everyone’s in town . ” [Ryouma]
“Glad to hear it~” [Elize]
In the end, I couldn’t reject them, but having people like this who care about me so much makes me happy too .
After that I thanked everyone one more time, and then I went back to my room .
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