Something Desired

Authors note:

A rather short one.

This, is it okay if I touch it?

Be careful.

When I tried holding it, it gave off a heavy and weighty feeling. I take a stance while its still in its sheath.

Although its my first time, I have a sense of familiarity.

Can I try pulling it out?

Garum-san confirms with a nod, not being made to stop, I pull it a little out from the sheath.1

Tsu

A beautifulhamonon single edged blade appeared from within. Master had only once shown me a genuine one, this has an identical feeling to that.

At once, I returned it to the sheath and let out a huge breath after holding it in all this time.

Excuse me, is it okay if I swing it for a moment?

While being a little excited, Garam-san confirms.

Mm, this place is narrow dont ya think. Theres a place at the back if ya want to swing it. Follow me.

Being guided by Garam-san, we reached a courtyard-like area behind the shop.

Itll be fine if its here.

With a nod from Garam-san, I began from aniaistance and drew. Following akesaswing, next I put down the sheath and swang it several times with both hands.

Its my second time swinging a real sword, however, at the time when Master previously let me hold one, Im sure the best I could do was swing it. To say nothing of handling a katana, I only have memory of swinging one.2

Although the length of this blade is shorter, is the difference only in the appearance?

I considered this at the time when I fought the wolf but, has my physical strength been increased since coming to this world? From the fact its been difficult for me to feel tired, it may be possible my own physical strength has risen.

Briefly finishing my swings, I sheath the katana and return to the store.

This, how much is it?

I asked Garam-san as soon as I returned to the store.

Uun, honestly, this sword was from a merchant that came from the east, its something I procured because its an unusual weapon. Its a little expensive ya know? Let me see, including the discount from your card, itll be 35000 Goualch.

Saying 35000, isnt that 3 gold and 50 silvers!

uu, no matter how much I try right now, I cant buy it3

Maa, its a little bit too expensive for a novice adventurerna. With an objective, youll have fighting spirit, isnt that right?Maa, you just need to do your best to earn money.

Saying such a carefree thing, what will I do if it gets sold?

Even if you say that, unless you can pay, you cant buy, dont you think? Im not telling you be relieved but, I wont sell it to a fella who doesnt have the intention to use ityo. Even if they have the intention to use it, I wont sell it either if the fella cant handle it. Thats the rule of this store.4

In other words, unless a person who can handle the katana purchases it, itll remain unsold.

I understand! Ill do my best to earn money! Ah, for today Ill buy this and, this knife. How much are they?

It was one of the knives lined up when I first came to the store, I chose it for combat use and to strip off raw materials.

All together its 1500 Goualch, itll be 15 silvers.

Here you go Well then, once Ive gathered enough money, Ill come back again.

Receiving the knife in exchange for the payment, I leave the store.

Ahh, if I hadnt found out about it then I wouldnt have desired it5

Having left Garum-sans store, I immediately turn back to the Adventurers Guild.

When I arrived at the guild, I immediately head towards the receptionist ladys area as usual.

Onee-san, whats the best thing to do to properly earn money efficiently in a short time?

Although the receptionist lady was surprised at my question, she still answered.

Eh?Etto, is that so, it depends on the amount of money but As expected, accepting subjugation commissions is the fastest, is what I think. Other than that, escort commissions have many high rewards. However, subjugation commissions and escort commissions are D ranked, because of that, Fujino-sama cannot accept them. Therefore firstly, its essential that you increase your adventurers rank.

Haa, as expected, there doesnt seem to be a quick way to earn money.

To start off with, my maximum priority is to become an E rankne.

I say my thanks and leave the guild, then return to the inn.

I decide to do my best with the commissions from tomorrow onwards