LDM 547 Extra: Wataru the Hero

February 25, 2023

At the dining hall, Wataru handed over 100 gold coins, and we had dinner together while chatting.

Wataru ordered his usual kids lunch I mean, the avarice set.

Im home! I feel like its been a while since I came back to the village of Gollen village.

Well, you must be tired then, welcome ho Wait, youre not a villager of this village right.

Although Wataru had just visited the village a month ago, it felt like we hadnt seen each other in a long time.

Well, actually, my house is also built in this village, you know?

What? If thats the case, then we cant let you stay at the inn. You should spend some money in the village, brave Hero.

Hahaha, well, I have to pay off my debt. Anyway, I have a house, but Im not using it. I let Gozo and his group take care of it.

Oh, is it the meeting hall?

Yup, thats my house.

The house is a bit bigger than others and is a hangout for Gozo and other adventurer villagers.

It is commonly known as the [meeting hall] but I had no idea it was Watarus house.

I see, so thats why theres one room in that house that was forbidden to use.

Yes, that room is off-limits to me because it is my private room. I havent actually used it, but its for the feeling, you know!

Watarus room is mostly used as a storage room, but with the use of an off-desk, he can sleep in it without any problems.

But that means that you have your own house in the village where you can sleep in comfort.

So Wataru was one of my respectable villager. I didnt know that.

Thats right, chief. Well, in this world, the family register is very loose, you know.

Oh, I also pay a per capita tax as a villager of Gollene village, okay? Wataru added as he brought a hamburger steak to his mouth.

Do Hero also need to pay tax too? is there no exemptions or something?

I do have that privilege, but its just like a hobby. Its a small amount of money anyway.

Huh? Wataru, making it rain with money is your hobby? thats a bad hobby.

Only the money related to Gollene Village though. I am very modest in my spending elsewhere.

[This village is special, but dont make me say it], what his face wanted to tell me, I could see that Wataru was a little embarra.s.sed.

If its, does that mean that this monthly debt of 100 gold coins is also a hobby?

Its kinda amazing that I cant say that your statement is wrong.

Originally, this debt was the result of Watarus strange sense of justice and his own sense of values in other words, his hobby that led him to challenge me to a game, and the money was taken by me as a result.

Oh. That reminds me, you are finally getting married, but before that, congratulation on your engagement.

N. ah, yes? Oh, thank you.

I dont know why the debt reminds you of that, but thanks anyway.

but where did you hear that?

Miss Rokuko mentioned it while she was strolling around.

I see

Feeling a bit embarra.s.sed, I scratched my cheek. So Rokuko is telling the whole world know about it.

. Im a little embarra.s.sed, but its fine as long as Haku doesnt object, and its also a fact. Thats why theres no longer any reason for me to stop her. Ill let her do what she wants.

I want to get married too.

You should, theres a lot to choose from if youre Hero.

But the person I love is totally ignoring me

Oh, well, thats tough.

Wataru directs his gaze to me as if to say, You know who Im talking about. Oh well, I had no choice but to call Nerune, the woman weve both been thinking about.

Right at this very moment, she was serving food in the cafeteria (so that she could deal with Wataru anytime she wanted to).

Hey, Nerune. You can end your s.h.i.+ft now. Also, you want to have dinner here with us?

Yes. Id be happy to join you.

I called out, and Nerune came to sit down with us in her maids uniform.

Now Wataru, which side do you want Nerune to sit next to you or across from you? Do you want Nerune to sit next to Wataru or across from you?

eh!? wait! Let me think about it for a minute!

Wataru was struggling, wondering if it would be better for Nerune to sit across from him or next to him.

However, while Wataru was worrying about it, Nerune took the liberty of sitting next to him. She was going at her own pace as usual.

Well, I didnt order her to listen to Watarus wishes.

Is Kehma actually a demon or something?

The demon joke aside, I think I might become G.o.d if this continue.

Hee, what a big goal, but then again if it not at least that great, Haku-sama wont forgive you right.? Oh, Nerune, what would you like to eat? Ill buy it for you.

Then pancake sandwich.

Pancake sandwich. Its a sandwich with pancake buns developed by Kinue. Surprisingly, its pretty delicious its like a crepe, so it works well with both sweet and savory fillings.

I didnt know they had such a menu.

Well, yes. Its a secret menu that Kinue added mainly for Nerunes sake.

Im sure you know Wataru? The witch of the sandwich is said to referring to a witch.

Oh, theres a theory like that?

After learning that the wich in sandwich can be p.r.o.nounced as witch, it has become a daily routine for Nerune to order menu items with good p.r.o.nunciation related to sandwiches.

For this reason, she has an extensive repertoire of sandwich-based dishes for nothing, and pancake sandwiches are one of them. Well, its basically a secret menu because the inn only officially sells set meals.

Nerune, you really like magic and witches, dont you?

I will become a witch in the future, just watch!

Since Kehma is going to be a G.o.d, and I think you can certainly become a witch.

The fact she dares to tell Wataru that much, I guess, also means she trusts Wataru in her own way.

.n? Oh, I see. Apprentice witches are demons in a manner of speaking.

So, could it be that they can learn humanization through reinforcement? She appeared mostly like a human, so I thought she wouldnt have needed it

I wonder if there is a possibility that she could develop normal emotions and become lovey-dovey with Wataru after she uses [humanization] someday?

Oh, thats right, Wataru. A pancake sandwich with sweetened beans as the filling is quite good, have it for dessert.

Oh, sweetened beans in pancakes. THATS DORAYAKI! Ill eat it! Of course Im going to eat it!

Well, maybe its not exactly the same thing, but thats pretty much right.

And by the way, these sweetened beans go well with whipped cream too, its a wonder, isnt it?

Its an ironclad combination! Let me buy some as souvenirs. I havent had dorayaki for an ages.

While Wataru is excited, Nerune pulls his sleeve, and she looks a little unhappy.

Wataru-san? Its wrong, isnt it? Its a pancake sandwich, isnt it? its not that dora-?

U-um, right, Its a sweet bean pancake sandwich! Im looking forward to it. {folded like a paper}

Yes, thats right.

Nerune looked a little grumpy, but she soon regained her good mood as Wataru corrected his words.