A huge port town built on the bank of a large river.
The southern side faces the sea, many big ships are moored along the pier. It seems to be quite deep.
Thus, it's very lively.
From the balcony, I look down at the main street in the center of the closely packed multi-storied buildings. While using Senrigan.
I'm on the fourth floor of the inn for purveyor merchants. The room is wide with extravagant decorations, the bed's comfort is as good as a high class hotel's.
I was lost in thought while watching the beautiful scenery.
I rest my chin on the balcony rail, continuing to look below.
Fragrant sea breeze.
How do I push my way through the fame of this Lazan.
I've never thought that the festival would be this grand, this is a cause of worry.
I sensed a presence behind me. A familiar, gentle air.
I turned around and saw Celica who was only wearing a thin gown.
Looks like she's worried about me.
Putting soft limbs wrapped in only a piece of white gown in my arms.
I whisper on her ears hidden under the blond hair.
"Au...."
Narrow waist, smallish hips. Smooth back.
The curvature is transmitted to my palm.
And then I noticed.
Celica's face blushed.
"I see, you ran out of change huh."
"Y-yes.... Therefore, um. Please don't feel it too..."
"Uu.... You meanie--hyaa"
Flower-like fragrant. Gentle temperature.
My irritated heart is healed.
Let's think this carefully and construct the best plan. There must be a chance to get me famous and gather believers.
I stopped my hands.
"Au... that's right. I'm sorry, I forgot to tell Keika-sama. I have the money with me already."
"We got five holy g
old coins, four big gold coins and several small ones."
"That's correct. --T-then, we're going to buy clothes today?"
--She's been living with a trimmed down budget thanks to a certain jobless someone after all. That's me though.
"Let's shop for it after getting our breakfast. I'd like to gather information as well afterward."
"He should be heading to the Royal Capital on the ship pulled by Ieturia first thing this morning, he probably won't come back for a few days."
"I think all of those merchants have just arrived here if they're staying in an inn."
"Au.... Now that you mention it. As expected of Keika-sama."
"Yes, I'll do my best."
I went into the room from the balcony with Celica snuggled up.
There's two doors inside, both are connected to bedrooms.
However, Celica suddenly stopped.
"I see. Then I'll be heading out alone--"
Minya came out of it while rubbing her big black eyes. Patched out clothes and skirt. She's wearing a hat that hides her triangular ears. Her tail is hidden inside the skirt.
She acts exactly like a cat.
And then she speaks.
"Good morning. Wanna grab some food?"
We join hands. It's small but I can feel wild flexibility somewhat.
I looked back at Celica.
"Yes, I understand. See you later."
The dining room is on the first floor.
Moreover, all of the tables are wrapped in white cloth, the chairs and the tablewares are also luxurious.
It feels like a fancy restaurant.
Guests are sparse, women wearing maid outfits are waiting on the tables.
I sat down on a tall chair on the counter. Minya lightly jumped and sat beside me. Her skirt was rolled up, showing her thin legs.
A slim man wearing a vest on the counter talks to me.
"I am. I'd like to have a talk later."
The waiter went inside the kitchen.
"Completely different than... my inn house."
"Cleaning, would be hard."
"Not good with, people."
--She's a beastfolk after all. She must have had a hard life.
"We're going to buy some clothes today, let's buy some for Minya too."
"Don't worry about it, there's the money from the fish yesterday. We got to sell it higher than the market price thanks to Minya's dismantling after all."
She leaned against me comfortably while smiling. The feel of a too slim body. Warm child-like temperature.
However, I thought 'oh?'
She was a bit skinny except for her swelling chest back then, but now I could feel the undulation of her tightened muscles. Spring-like flexibility.
--Come to think of it, I haven't seen Minya's stats yet.
【Status】
Gender: Female
Race: Catfolk
Class: Thief Lv1 - Cook Lv12
Belonging: Hero Keika's Party
【Parameter】
Agility: 21 (5) Growth Limit 05
Wisdom: 22 (1) Growth Limit 05
Willpower: 200
Attack: 117 (77+40)
Magic Attack: 58
Nitoryu: Hold two weapons on both hands at once, attacking in free forms. Multiple attacks.
High-Power: Raise ability
Master Favor: Raise ability when you listen to your master's orders and when you're loved.
【Equipment】
Dismantling Kitchen Knife - Atk +23
Accessory: House Key
Oh?
Is it because her Job is blank?
Rather, why's her Job unset?
Usually it would be Merchant or Farmer, but--.
No wonder she was thin when we first met.
But this can't be left as is.
And it's got to be a Job where the unusual 【Nitoryu】 and 【High Power】 are still effective.
"Minya, what do you want to become in the future?"
"I see... Wait, that's a straight ball."
And then she speaks with her arms around me.
"I'm happy to hear that, but calm down. I'm talking about Job. Something like Chef, or Merchant."
Minya shakes her head. Her black hair swayed.
"Job, Wife. Always Wife. Follow Keika-oniichan.... my whole life. Clothes too, matching Keika-oniichan."
Or is it a peculiar trait of beastfolks?
It's nothing but mysteries, but I don't feel any lies in Minya's words.
"Are you serious?"
Minya brought her face close with her black eyes moist with pain. With her eyes shut, her childish lips approach.
However, I have my doubt. Why would she go this far just from getting saved from a villain.
"Why would you go this far?"
Ah, I see.
That's why she wants me to beat the demon king and create a world where beastfolks aren't hated.
"Got it. You can stay by my side forever if you can keep yourself chaste for my sake."
"I'll arrange your clothes and Job too. That's why, wait for it."
Minya nodded obediently. It seems her tail is swinging happily, her skirt flutters and gets rolled up even though there's no wind, showing her panties.
"Thank you for waiting."
Stewed meat and vegetable soup too. Put with grounded fish dumplings.
There's also flakes with cereals and dried fruits. It's been sprinkled with sugar, there's a pot with milk beside it. Quite a dessert.
I drank the soup. It tasted rich, it probably had been boiled.
Minya groaned mwu expressionlessly after taking a bite.
"Thank you very much."
I ask him about a question I've had in mind.
I didn't see gorgeous buildings with stucco even in the Royal Capital, except the Royal Castle.
"We called a craftsman from a neighboring country, Fabrica, to have it built. It's a country with developed industry."
I'm thinking of asking that craftsman to build my temple someday.
After we finished enjoying the breakfast, I talked to the waiter.