Chapter 99

The date had changed to the next day.

So today, I was preparing for the stall.

I spent a little on breakfast and other miscellaneous expenses. I tried to give Yararai 20,000, but he firmly declined, saying it was fine as usual. He even said it was fine to pay for the time when I couldn't pay. Considering he saved my life, I should have given him a bonus, but this elf is really a man. This time, I decided to take his word and at least treat him to breakfast.

I also planned to visit the guild today, but I had no intention of having breakfast there without Chelina.

As usual, I cooked on a stove on a high place overlooking the port. Breakfast cost 810 yen.

Remaining funds: 44,717,330 yen.

"Itadakimasu."

After breakfast, while we were having coffee, I suddenly remembered something I had forgotten.

"Hey, I've been meaning to ask, but the language Yararai speaks is Midal, right?"

"Yes."

Yararai nodded.

"Actually, I have a favor to ask. Could you speak in the original Elvish language?"

"Does that have any meaning?"

He raised an eyebrow and looked at me.

"It's just a test. If you don't want to, it's fine, but it would help me if you could."

"Alright, then..."

Yararai looked up for a moment and then started speaking in Japanese.

"The language I'm speaking now is the Elvish language used in my homeland. However, Midal has spread even to the villages, so there are hardly any elves who can only speak Elvish. I've traveled to many countries, so I'm quite good at Midal. So, my friend Akira, is this good enough?"

Wow.

He spoke so fluently in Japanese. I wanted to point out the inconsistency, but this confirms it. It seems I have the ability to understand any language, thanks to the god. Then the next experiment is...

"Yeah, life-saver Yararai. I was surprised by your fluent speech. I'm trying to speak Elvish now, but can you understand me?"

I tried to speak Japanese while consciously thinking in Elvish. Whether it worked or not... well, just look at Yararai's face. He's wide-eyed with surprise.

Even when the buffalo appeared and during the revolution, he was almost expressionless. So, you're that surprised, huh?

"...Ah, yes... I can understand you. I'm the one who's surprised. I didn't expect Akira to be so proficient in Elvish... Occasionally, some humans learn it, but usually just a few phrases."

Hmm. I want to take a picture of this face with my smartphone. But the battery is dead.

"It seems to be one of the abilities I got from the god. Something like the SHOP, container, and translation, right?"

And another one, this adapted body in this world. Considering I haven't caught a cold, I feel like I've been given some resistance to pathogens. And I don't seem to be spreading diseases, so my body has been significantly modified. Like a cyborg.

He folded his arms and nodded.

"Is that so... Truly a blessing from the god."

"Exactly. We should be grateful for that. If I couldn't understand the language, I would have been in trouble. ...Ah, right, in the future, we can speak in Elvish when it's just the two of us."

"Then I will do so."

Yeah. It's hard to understand Elvish when it's mixed with Midal.

"Alright, let's head to the Veriello guild."

Even though Chelina isn't there, they seem to have prepared a guide. Maybe someone like Melvin?

I put out my cigarette and started walking.

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"Mr. Akira, did you sleep well last night?"

Hey.

"I have a lot to do and am sleep-deprived."

Hey.

"My master doesn't let me sleep easily..."

Why are your cheeks flushed? It's just a business relationship, right?

"So, it's about the stall. Where should we start?"

Why are you in charge?

This was in the guild's negotiation room where I was taking a break. The person who entered with a knock on the door was a super-busty beauty far surpassing Chelina.

She exuded a frighteningly alluring aura, like a witch or Medusa, captivating everyone who saw her. I almost blurted out, "Why are you here?" but managed to hold back.

According to what Chelina told me last night, the guild was supposed to be run by "Mother" for a while. So why is the top person suddenly showing up? It doesn't make sense.

A man I sometimes saw in the guild followed her, but he was almost invisible.

"Um, I'm sorry, you're Chelina's... mother, right?"

At the round table meeting yesterday, she stood next to her husband with a seductive smile that could bewitch sailors.

I don't quite understand her role, but she shouldn't be the one to come to me.

"Yes. My name is Fliena. I hear my daughter has been very well taken care of."

Then she gives me a seductive smile that could bewitch men. Scary...

"N-no. I'm the one who should be grateful to Chelina. Mrs. Veriello..."

"Please call me Fliena. It's confusing to call me Mrs. Veriello."

She lazily droops her eyelids and slowly lifts her wet lips. This is a kind of weapon.

"Alright. Then I will call you Fliena. Why are you here? I heard from Chelina that you are currently in charge of the guild..."

Chelina and her father are supposed to be working hard to rebuild the confused country.

And the plan was for the guild to be managed by you once they were free. Today is essentially the first day. I can't imagine how busy you must be.

"It's specifically to guide Mr. Akira. Is there something wrong with that?"

There's a lot wrong with it. Look, even your escort is flustered.

"No... I did ask Chelina to send someone from the guild... but..."

A young apprentice would have been enough to explain the stall. Even Melvin would have been an exaggeration. So why are you here?

"Yes. So I will be your guide."

What's with that seductive, ripe peach-like smile?

"Fliena, you are a very busy person. It would be too much to ask you to guide me personally..."

The escort is frantically nodding. Help me. Try to persuade her too.

"Unfortunately, all other guild members are busy... I don't think I match up to Mr. Akira, but I would be honored if you would allow me to guide you."

Damn. This is a situation where I can't refuse. I can't call her a liar or say no!

Chelina, you're the daughter of a witch... I think I understand why she's so strong.

"O-okay... I will... accept your offer."

I don't feel like I can win this.

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Her outfit is based on the national costume of this country but has a unique design that emphasizes her cleavage.

There are bold slits on her thighs that seem to be inviting men. Her wavy, dark purple hair flows down to her waist, shimmering and swaying with each step.

Her walk emphasizes her hips, making her look like a prostitute, but the dignity she exudes dispels that impression.

Noticing that I had been smoking, she took out a kiseru and exhaled a seductive purple smoke. Even the smoke coming from her wet, peach-like lips was beautiful.

Walking with such a stunning beauty, it would be strange not to attract attention.

I walked alongside Fliena, with Yararai following closely behind. Further back, Fliena's escort carried a large wooden box. The level of attention we received was more than a chindonya.

Speaking of which, I haven't seen a chindonya recently...

While I was daydreaming, she looped her arm around mine and leaned on me. What the hell.

"Um, Madam. It's hard to walk, so if you could..."

"Fliena. Please."

Damn. I can't take control. I'm sorry, Chelina's father, for thinking you were lucky. This is a type that will give you a headache...

On the way to the central square, which wasn't far, we turned around and looked at us 13 out of 10 people. Some even did a triple take. Yeah, I get it.

Finally, we arrived at the central square. The platform used for the speech had been removed.

Compared to usual, there were fewer stalls, but some were open. The faces of the people walking by were bright, and the city seemed to be regaining its vitality.

"The atmosphere is good."

"Oh, you can tell?"

I'm sure it's not as good as a noble lady's.

"Alright, can you show me where the stall will be?"

"Yes, this way."

Fliena didn't let go of my arm as she led me.

The two soft things... they're like weapons. I get it. Damn.

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