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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 61

Even though we returned to the capital early in the morning, our party continued into the evening..

really. I had to endure so much that it would be appropriate to say that I drank until I became slush..

Gaendal couldn't stop getting drunk, Gin didn't get drunk, and Catherine was truly a natural drunkard. Even in all my past lives, I've never seen her drink as well as she does, other than in the seat right next to her..

"Gwaeeeeek..."

Fortunately, unlike Gaendal who was throwing up over there, I didn't throw up, but it's hard to deny that the world is spinning and I can't control it if I don't move as if I'm controlling my hands and feet. When I accidentally stumbled, a reliable arm supported me. When she turned her head, there was Katrina, smiling brightly with her face flushed from the alcohol..

"haha! Unlike fighting like a ghost, you have a cute side, Eldmia! I'm already reeling?"

"Lely... Please tell me quickly that I drank that much. This person can't speak."

Except that she was so dependable that I almost fell in love with her, and somehow I was able to get myself together with her help. She laughed at us as Lelye, who drank the least among the group, and Gin, who looked fine despite drinking the most, got along well..

"Really...Kasha! You're drunk too! Wake!"

"huh? I'm pretty fine?"

"What is fine?!"

Still, perhaps because he was drunk, Lellie approached Catherine, calling her by an unidentified nickname, and pulled Catherine out, who had been supporting me. In the meantime, she didn't let go of her hand that was supporting me, so she almost fell and me and Katrina burst out laughing..

Why is that funny? I don't know either. Katrina was laughing and I just found it funny too..

"ha. anyway. Everyone had a hard time. I'll probably see you one more time anyway because of the reward, but that's no reason to put off telling you that you did a good job.."

Gaendal, who had regained consciousness after a refreshing gulp, said as he wiped away his tears..

"hmm. It was a request that ended happily. If we all have the chance, let's get together again."

"ha ha ha!"

"Noisy! stop laughing!"

It took a little more time to finally leave, but we were able to part ways with a smile..

"after. I can finally live a little better now."

Even though I had work to do, he was such a nice person that I wanted to actively build a relationship with him. Thanks to this, my steps towards the mansion were light for the first time in a while..

"They come in very excited.."

But for some reason, as soon as I passed the garden, I had to become Eldmia the squid..

It is unfair.

Didn't I just come back from work? Why did I end up in a situation where, as soon as I came back, I had to kneel in front of Cheryl, who was standing there with a big smile on my face, and bow my head as if I had committed a crime??

"I heard he returned to the guild early in the morning.?"

"It did?"

"But why are you coming in now??"

It was as if he was complaining about why he didn't come home right away after work. Even though I had no reason to be treated like that, I couldn't help my voice shrinking..

"No...that's...because they are very good party members...and it's also for long-term friendship...."

"There is?"

"It wasn't just that we had an after-party... we had done so much that the guild recognized us for our hard work... so it was a bit awkward to just come...."

"...hmm."

After answering hesitantly, Pickled Radish's eyebrows, which had been extremely cold, seemed to have calmed down a bit..

"I have to go to the capital with Ragnis in four days, so in the meantime, I need to rest well and take care of my body.."

Even though she is clearly telling me to rest, the noble Cheryl's tone is so overbearing that I feel like I am sitting on a thorn cushion. Why is this kid using three different ways of speaking and giving people a hard time? Seriously?.

Anyway, Cheryl got up and entered the mansion as if her purpose was to convey that message..

But how did he know that I would come at this time and that he was waiting here??

"......"

Hey, I guess the user told me about it..

With the help of alcohol, I tried to ignore reality and returned to my dorm, put away my clothes and equipment, laid down on the bed, and went to sleep. Even my laundry was done with magic in the bathhouse provided by the guild, so I was able to fall asleep without worrying about the laundry..

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After that, time passed surprisingly uneventfully. On the second day, today, there was a call from the guild, so we all gathered together, but that was only to receive the one gold coin we were supposed to receive..

"It's clear that there are additional rewards... but it may take some time.."

I didn't really wonder why it took so long. Our common opinion was that an explosion of that magnitude would certainly have been observed in some form, so if we waited, we would naturally receive compensation. So, since we had been together for the first time in a few days, we borrowed the sparring room behind the guild and had some friendly sparring before parting ways. Inevitably the sorceress Lely was only moderately watchable, but she seemed amused enough..

"Then let’s go."

"i look forward to."

Unlike the others who parted ways, Gin is heading to Adventurer Earth with me..

As a dwarf, I wanted to borrow a new sword, so I asked him to do so, and even though the topic suddenly came up in the middle of sparring, Gin willingly offered to help me..

Jans' long sword could not be revived no matter what was done, so it ended up being sold for scrap metal..

"It wasn't a bad sword, but it was disappointing for someone who even used Aurors. Even though it's a bit more expensive, I recommend buying something a little better.."

"I say that because it's the only sword I've ever properly touched in my entire life. Is there a difference??"

"That's just as great. Of course there is a difference. If that doesn't make a difference, wouldn't all dwarves be scammers?."

Gin, who smiled brightly, dragged me to the dwarven district I had never visited before..

It was close to where some skilled dwarven craftsmen lived and trained human apprentices, so it was quite large in scale, and it was a place that was difficult to come by as it was a place where not only adventuring equipment but also precious metals were handled..

Would you say it feels like a kind of luxury store? Even if you look around, most of the things that look unconditionally expensive are visible..

As we passed through the items on display and entered the entrance to the blacksmith shop inside, a dwarf who was eating something like dried fruit while watching the apprentices working in front of him got angry and shouted..

"Howdy! Isn’t it long! Long time no see! Has it been 20 years??"

You talk about 20 years as if it were 2 weeks, just in case someone isn't a dwarf. Nevertheless, the fact that Gin came here proudly does that mean that he knew that this person had been working here for over 20 years? I don't think all dwarves know each other intimately, but Gin may have surprisingly wide feet..

"Has it already happened? Then you wouldn't have told me I was an adventurer.?"

"what? really? Since when?"

"It's only been a few months. You are now a blue-level adventurer.."

This was my first time hearing this story, so I was surprised along with the dwarven craftsman. What on earth did he do that he could say that he was trying to become an adventurer as a hobby? I wonder if all dwarves are like that, but looking at that person's reaction, I don't think that's the case..

"Huh. He seemed to stay still for a while, but then he suddenly became an adventurer when he got older.?"

"Thanks to you, I get to see a lot of fun things. anyway. Give me this guy's sword. It's hard to find a friend like you when it comes to making swords that fit humans.."

The dwarf craftsman looked at me with pity as I staggered because Gin hit my back with his thick hand, and smiled and greeted me..

"hmm? Oh my, must have been a colleague. I was so happy to see my friend for the first time in a while that I excused myself. He is called Valcun de Mali. Just call me Balkun."

"It's called Eldmia Ega. Nice to meet you, Balkun.."

Balkun started looking at me as if he was very interested just by shaking hands, and said to Gin with a hearty laugh..

"You brought a very unique friend. You still look young, but how long have you been swinging a sword??"

I don't know what and how much they figured out, but Balkun and Gin, who looked like they were having fun, just giggled and stroked their beards without talking to each other..

What. Let’s laugh together too.

"I heard you have something to do with these people.."

"I tried working as an adventurer just in case, and it seemed like the right thing to do.."

Balkun, who was having a conversation that only he understood among himself, leaving me in a confused state, thought for a moment and then went inside the blacksmith shop..

"It's not that I doubt Mr. Gin or Mr. Balkun, but what kind of conversation is this??"

"It's not easy to be that strong at your age, right? That guy's hobby is a warrior with a bright future, and he doesn't want to create a situation where he dies because of a weapon. It just made me look forward to the future.."

"It's such a long-winded and epic hobby.."

"LOL. I know yeah."

I couldn't bear to ask what the achievement rate of that hobby was, so I took out a pipe and sat there for a moment next to Gin, who started smoking. Not long after, Balkun came out again holding a long sword in one hand. Unlike the items on display outside, it was a simple sword with no decoration, making you wonder if something like that was made here..

But it seems to be similar in length to the one I used.?

"Pull it out. It will be similar to the weapon you used.."

"Oh my god? How on earth did you know??"

"If you've been doing this for years and don't even know that much, then you're either a dwarf or an idiot.."

Unlike him who was giggling, I couldn't help but be surprised, as if I had seen some kind of magic. Is this the power of time??

"If nothing else, it's sturdy. I only get one gold coin."

Without any hesitation, I took out a gold coin from my pocket and handed it to him, and Balkun, who was rather embarrassed, asked back..

"You don't even bargain?"

"I am not a senseless person who bargains for items directly handed to me by dwarves.."

"Hehehe! What a fun friend! Do you like it!"

Dwarves have interesting customs. When selling something to someone else, it is customary to never hand it over directly unless it is something you made yourself. Even if you are slightly dissatisfied with the finished product, you will not hand it over directly. Just put it on the shelf and make them take it.

But you can buy the sword that the dwarf gave you for just one gold coin? I can confidently guarantee that among the weapons worth one gold coin out there right now, there is not a single one that can be handed over directly by a dwarf..

It's so cheap that I can't even express it by saying I got a discount from an acquaintance, so why would I hesitate? Anyway, the reason I save money is to get good equipment and ensure my safety..