Chapter 13 The End of a Day

Im just going to assume the innkeeper is a middle aged guy.

I have returned.

After walking around the grocery store and the stores that deal in travel gear, I ended up finding more spices and herbs than planned, and returned to the inn with a pleased expression.

Welcome back. Was everything fine?

The innkeeper poked his head out from the kitchen and welcomed me back.

Yes. I managed to buy a lot!

I lifted up my spoils to my face level and told him.

Thats great. Are you going to take a bath? Its free right now.

At his words, I roughly recalled the plans for tonight.

Speaking of which, Im going commando right now arent I. I have to hurry up and wash my underwear.

I should probably talk to the innkeeper about tomorrows breakfast as well.

Ill be returning to my room first and then dropping in the Princes room. Id like to take up your offer about the bath after that. It wont take long so I think that 20 minutes-, ahh, a quarter of a koku will do. Also, Id like to wash my clothes, but would it be all right to do so at the bathing area?

I think it should be all right, but it would be better to make sure just in case.

A quarter of a koku, then. Theres no problems with doing your laundry. Do you need soap?

If you would be so kind to lend me some, that would be greatly appreciated. And about breakfast tomorrow, would it be all right if I prepared the knights portion? Ive made a promise with the Prince, you see.

And while I was at it, I asked about the matter of tomorrows breakfast as well.

Thats fine but, will you be fine? I think itll be quite a large share.

The innkeeper looked at me a little worriedly.

Yes, even if I look like this, cooking is my strong point. Ive always done the cooking at home, so it will be fine. Also, Id like to use your ingredients, but of course Ill pay.

Dont worry about the ingredients. Your stay originally included breakfast after all. Just give me a call in the morning and there wont be a problem. The guests today are all just knights after all. Before you take a bath, let me know because Ill prepare you some soap.

After saying that amiably, the innkeeper returned to the kitchen.

I just gave a Ill be relying on you. before heading to my room.

Phew

After that, I returned to my room and placed the bag with my shopping in it on the table, and after bundling my dried clothing together so I could immediately grab it later, I picked up the ballpoint pen and notebook and went to the Princes room. I received the remaining 80 silver coins for the pen and notebook, and after teaching him just the basic key points, I went to have a bath.

After returning from the bath and hanging the washed clothing so it would dry easily, I jumped into bed and began thinking about what I would be doing from now on.

Another world, huh I wonder if Otousan, Okaasan and Oniisan are worried. Are they eating properly? Shishou isnt cross is he? Last time I was just late, but he was terribly cross after all

While thinking about such things, I laughed at myself a little for being unable to think of anything important.

Theres no way to contact them after all. I wonder if theyll apply for a police search tomorrow Im not going to be going to school after all Im going to lose my perfect attendance.

While looking at the seiling, I thought about my old world.

Theyre, probably worried arent they

From their side, even finding my location is impossible.

Even if I think about it, theres nothing I can do at this point.

Having concluded this, I decided to consider the things I would do from now on.

Tomorrow Ill make breakfast for the knights. If I remember correctly, there are 16 people, so including the Prince and I, thats 18 shares is it? Thats quite a lot of people, isnt it. After that, well head to the capital, and the plan is to arrive at dusk. The Prince said that he wanted to express his thanks, but once I get to the capital Ill have to look for an inn after all. An inn with a bath would be nicer, wouldnt it? If I ask one of the knights, they might be able to tell me about a good one. Registering as an adventurer would come the next day, huh. After registering, I need to do some shopping dont I. I need new clothing and underwear after all, and if Im going to work as an adventurer then Ill be needing weapons as well, right? As youd expect, I wont get anywhere with only a bokutou after all. Aahh, and Ill have to do something about my food too It would probably be fine just to cook for myself, but cooking for myself when Im living in an inn is Even if I can cook for myself, Ill need a kitchen after all. The bread is a problem too, isnt it. Baking yeast can be made from apples, cant it. As for the method alright! I remember it. After all, Ive made it myself before, so it should be all right. Would it work just to ask the people at the inn to borrow their kitchen? Or better yet, should I teach the inn staff how to cook so that I can eat it at any time? But if I do that, for a while I wont be able to eat consistent food after all For now Ill talk to the others about it after I decide on an inn. It depends on how the knights react tomorrow, but if they think that my food is delicious, then they should understand.

Delicious things are justice. Delicious things bring happiness to you. This is the same in all countries. Im sure that its true for parallel worlds too.

Having felt this way, the drowsiness has finally come, so Ive decided to just follow that idea and sleep.

Good night.