(025) Last night in Florence

Translator: Tseirp

The moment I woke up I saw the statue of the Goddess Koshmar.

It was really faithfully reproduced.

Master, congratulations.

Haru bowed.

Eh? What?

Since an item did not appear, it means that you acquired a skill?

Oh, so thats what she meant.

For a period of time, 10 people obtained scourers in succession so I was worried.

Yes, I acquired a skill to grasp the common language used. I no longer need to have somebody write or read on my behalf so its convenient.

I see. My work has unfortunately decreased.

Harus tail somehow looked a little disappointed. She must hate to feel that she has no use.

Lately, Ive been looking at her tail instead of her face.

No, as I have said, Im a person from another world so I dont know anything about this world at all. Although it also applies to combat strength, I have high expectations for Harus knowledge as well.

Yes, I will devote myself whole-heartedly to do my best.

Im confident that I used the correct words just now judging by her tail shaking energetically.

Then, after we exited the boss room, the door to the boss room closed.

Well then, lets go back one or two monsters might appear on the way back anyway.

I want to level up my Pugilist so I wish to defeat any enemies that I come across.

Before I forgot, I switched Hunter back into Swordsman and ascended the stairs.

It was already night by the time we exited the labyrinth. The gatekeeper was not the man yesterday nor Norn, but an uncle Ive never seen before, so we merely passed by with a nod.

What we encountered within the labyrinth were 3 spiders about the size of a mouse, small spider, 1 red slime, 3 giant bats, and 2 goblins.

Haru defeated a giant bat and a small spider while I defeated the rest.

As a result, Pugilist rose to Lv5 and I acquired the Fist Attack and Physical Attack Strengthening (minor) skill.

Jobless only rose 1 level to Lv56, Apprentice Magician rose to Lv14 and Swordsman rose to Lv13 but there were no new skills learned.

Growth speed had clearly dropped. It might be because they are all higher jobs but even the Apprentice Magician job was hard to level up.

Its late. Shall we return to Margaret-sans place?

I wonder if theres dinner. She did mention that shell put some aside so I wonder if its alright if we return without buying anything.

Its roughly about 7 in the night so the shops are just about to close.

You can tell the time?

I can tell using the position of the sun during the day and the position of the moon and stars during the night.

Thats amazing.

I could only tell that it wasnt late night yet as there were still people on the main street.

As we were walking toward the direction of Margaret-sans shop, the shops were really starting to close.

Margaret-san, were back.

Ara, Ichi-kun, Haru-chan fufufu, looks like it went well judging by your looks.

Yes, we dived into the labyrinth slightly.

Eh Did you go in that attire? Ichi-kun is fine but isnt Haru-chan in everyday wear?

Margaret-san said with a shock.

Hmm, should I buy armor? Ive asked her but she told me that it looked like it would be difficult to move in so she felt that it would be better with what she had on.

Its easier to move with what I have now.

That wont do, youre a girl so you have to clearly differentiate between work clothes and everyday wear.

Are Margaret-sans work clothes and everyday wear different? Im not interested so I totally did not notice.

He has shorts and shirt on now but normally he has a frilly skirt no, Ive got to stop thinking about it. Im going to get nauseous.

I see, so Ive been unconsciously averting my eyes.

Ichi-kun, isnt this where you show a mans reliability?

Yes, erm, then please make Haru some battle clothes for about 100 sense

It would cost slightly more for battle clothes.

If thats the case then 1000 sense is also alright. Ill entrust it to you.

Yes, thanks Ichi-kun fufufu, Haru-chan, Ill choose clothes that would fit you perfectly.

Erm, Im actually alright the way I am now erm

Haru was dragged by Margaret-san into the shop.

Yup, it was impossible to stop Margaret-san once she reached that stage.

I entered the shop and even though I wanted to perk my ears up to listen to the sounds within the changing room, I continued further into the shop.

When I reached the dining table, Norn was setting the table.

Welcome back, Oniisan. I see that youve succeeded in purchasing Haru-san.

Im back, Norn-san. Yup, thank you.

Should I help? I asked but Norn shook her head and said I have nothing to do since Im off-duty for today so please let me do it..

Hence, I drew water into a bucket from the well and carried it back to my room and removed my armor.

The size was perfect and its light so it doesnt obstruct me when worn but taking it off still gave a sense of liberation.

Taking off my shirt, I wet the towel with the bucket of water and wrung it before I wiped my sweat. It felt good but something was still unsatisfactory.

After all, I still want to take a shower.

Should I bathe with the water from the well?

No, it would definitely be cold at this time.

Clenching my teeth as I endured the feeling to sneeze without actually sneezing, I put on a new shirt and maintained my armor.

I hardly received any damage but there were fine scratches, most likely from when the previous owner had it. Putting aside the steel sword, as thanks to Margaret-sans partner, I gently polished the armor before I heard Norns voice calling from below that dinner was ready.

By the time I came down, Margaret-san and Haru were already seated and Norn was placing food in front of my seat beside Haru.

When I asked Margaret-san about the price for the clothes, he replied that it was 700 sense but Haru pestered him if that was really the real price and he responded with 750 sense, so I handed him 800 sense in the end. Any extra could be for the boarding fee anyway.

He said that it was too much but I forcibly gave it to him so he tightly accepted the 8 silver coins.

Then, I sat down. Todays meal was grilled fish and sauted potatoes.

There were knives and forks placed and in the center was a jar of butter.

Well then, lets eat.

We began our meal with Margarets offer.

It looked like the butter was prepared for spreading onto the potatoes so I copied Norn and Margaret-san and used a butter knife to apply the butter onto the potato before eating.

Apparently, butter was a moderately luxurious food material so Haru was holding back at the start but under Margarets recommendation, she scooped up a very small quantity and applied it to the potato before eating.

By the way Oniisan, until when do you intend to stay in this town?

Hmm, I was thinking that its about time I head for the town of Belasra in the south.

I was curious since I was implicitly recommended to meet with Torerul.

If its Belasra, then there would be a carriage leaving here tomorrow in the evening, the next one would be one week later. Its possible to walk there but it would take about 3 days.

Eh, is that so. Then we might leave with the carriage tomorrow Haru, are you alright with that?

Yes, the path master walks is the path I walk.

Ku, thats a splendid line.

I see its going to become lonely. Its alright to come back anytime okay. Also, Ill be making a bento so Ill deliver it to you at the carriage.

Thank you.

Thus, for me, the last night Ill be in Florence continued on. No, its not the last, Ill definitely come back to visit.

I swore.

Before that, there was something that I must do in this town.

Returning to my room, I laid on my bed and stared at the ceiling.

Because the lamp was extinguished, the only source of light was the moonlight coming in from the window, but it was still moderately bright.

After laying there for a while, there was a knock on the door.

Master, are you asleep?

It was Haru. I told her that I was still awake and she opened the door and entered.

The white hair illuminated by the moonlight was beautiful and wondrous.

Erm, master Its about what happened in front of the boss room.

Ah ah.

I lost consciousness after I got you to touch my stomach the continuation to that I wish to continue from there here.

Con, continue?

Haru said with a captivating voice.

The oath of loyalty erm please stroke my stomach. If it is masters desire, then the continuation as well

The continuation is?

The pledge between man and woman the white wolf race can only conceive on a full moon night so there wouldnt be any problems today.

Is it alright?

Eh?

Am I going to graduate from my virginity?