A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

The time period when the date will change. Reurus left it to Eliza and the others to watch the restaurant close before visiting Dominic's restaurant.

"Sorry to keep you waiting so long."

"No, I'll make as much time as you want... and Corona?

Reurus stepped into the store from the back door and looked around, tilting his neck.

The restaurant was closed so I didn't see any customers, but I didn't see any corona. The dishes are cleared and the desks and chairs are wiped clean, so they may already be resting.

"I gave you a break first... Can I help you with the corona?

"No, I wanted to thank you for cleaning my house while we were away from town... but it's strange to wake you up and I'll do it tomorrow."

I didn't notice when I left my luggage, but even though my home in Laval Waste was mostly absent during the development of Baron Amendura, there was no noticeable dirt and no dust. Not every day, of course, but Corona cleaned it regularly.

(I can't buy souvenirs just because the place is... when I went to the town of Lemona, I should have bought something)

At the very least, I wanted to thank him and give him one of his presents in town if he had time to spare. But now Dominic called me, so I switched my mind.

So, what can I do for you, Oni-san?

Reurus asks while thinking about whether there are more monsters in the neighborhood while Reurus and the others are away. In that case, the monsters in the neighborhood will have to remember how the abandoned city of Laval is a "dangerous place”.

The reborn Dragon Slasher cut the tree, but the monster didn't. Reurus thinks he'll be in a good mood.

However, Dominique did not raise such a noisy topic and took the bottle out of the kitchen and shaken it gently.

"Why don't we go out for a drink?

"Oh, is that alcohol... I'll gladly serve you"

I don't judge lightly whether or not I just wanted someone to drink with. Dominic called out with a serious look. I wonder if there is a different topic.

But it means that Reurus sits on the chair and receives the bottle from Dominic and pours it into the ceramic cup. When he finished pouring the wine, Dominic also took the bottle and poured it into a glass of Reurus.

"The knob is simple, but is that okay?

"Whatever you make is fine. Well then, a toast... is that okay?

"... oh, that's right. Cheers."

Reurus meets Dominic for a cup and brings the liquor to his mouth. I don't get drunk as much as I drink after I'm reborn, but alcohol is not just for drunkenness.

"Ah, delicious... isn't this such a fine one?

"That's why you're back. Sometimes."

"I'm glad to hear that. Sometimes in the other town, Calvin's grandmothers mix it up and drink it, but I think it's better if they can drink it, so the quantity takes precedence over quality."

"I bet the dwarf does... how about the new town?

Drinking alcohol with each other, he sometimes swallows words while groping. The knobs were finely chopped and stir-fried with spicy flavors, perfect for a sake knob.

"Thanks to your grandpa, we're making progress. Dig an empty borehole around the town, build a wall out of the muddy dirt, it's a simple one, but build a house...."

The only “decent” buildings in the current town of Speranza are Reurus' homes and dwarf workshops, but there are dozens of buildings that are about the size of a dug cabin. The people who do the work live here, but this will all need to be rebuilt properly.

"Oh, and then the neighboring Baron's town got into a lot of trouble. That's why I took you there."

"So you picked up that weird ear kid? How many of you are there?

"Tina is different. I don't know... I'm a decent Gregorian."

"... what happens when you act with the Gregorians?"

While reporting on the situation, Reurus and Dominic drink alcohol. That's how Reurus finished talking to Dominic.

"How about you and Corona?

"As always, the shop is more prosperous these days than before. I'm busy every day for that."

That's not a bad idea.

When I was in the abandoned city of Laval, I was immersed like every day. Even though there was a home and a kitchen, basically dining was as good as eating at a Dominic restaurant. If there were an exception, it would be around the time you asked me to go somewhere else.

Dominic's cuisine was even more recognized, and it seemed to be gaining popularity, and I was as happy as I was as Reurus. However, Dominic drank a large amount of alcohol and put the glass on his desk, staring sharply at Reurus.

"Why is it thriving... do you understand?

"Oni-san's cooking is also popular, but there's Corona... right?

Reurus, who didn't have to be with Dominic and didn't intend to, replied immediately. Dominic nods as he drops his gaze to the glass.

"Yes... you might think it's stupid, but Corona is popular with the city's youth. Regardless of professions such as adventurers and craftsmen, people of similar age often come to the store."

In response to Dominic, Reurus poured wine silently. Dominic sighs as he drinks the poured liquor.

"Some people have asked me to marry Corona... not just one or two of them."

…………

In this world, we don't want to go out because we liked each other as much as we did in previous life. Most of the time, they jump over socializing and get married.

Of course, if you are a nobleman, if you live in a abandoned city, you may settle in socializing rather than marrying at a young age. But Corona is already seventeen because she's the same age as Reurus. It wasn't strange to be asked to marry someone other than someone I was dating.

"It's not like we haven't talked about this before. By the time Corona came of age... before you came to town, someone had asked you to marry Corona. However,“ until recently, "such stories have disappeared....."

"That's...."

'Cause you've been away from Corona for a long time.

Dominique strikes the rhetoric straight at Reurus who wonders what to say. However, his eyes were somewhat gentle and did not seem to blame Reurus.

"Reus"

"... yes"

The renamed Reurus was naturally correct in posture. And waiting for Dominic's words, Dominic turned his gaze to the back of the shop.

"It's been two years since you've been in this town... I've barely had a chance to face you in the last six months, but I've met you and my daughter has often started to smile."

"... I've always smiled, but isn't that different?

"No. Oh, no... I told you before, but since my wife died, she's been trying to be a good boy. I'm not even saying I'm making a laugh, but when did I think I was laughing from the bottom of my heart...?"

That's what Dominic said, but his back looked round and small like he had been tired for years.

"Still, my daughter has changed since I met you. She started laughing like she used to..." Until today, I haven't been honest with her lately. "

Drinking again, Dominic exhales deeply.

"I don't know a creature called a woman at this age... but I think I know my daughter pretty well. I don't know what you're thinking, what you're thinking... but I think I know everything."

Reurus listened silently to Dominic and waited for the words to follow.

"And Reurus, I think I quite understand you, too. But there are some things I don't understand."

Dominic's story was pointed at and Reurus leaned his neck.

"What do you mean you don't understand?

"At first I thought you were from another country. Even if he's a Mataroi, he's from a far realm. When I hear about it, I say it's from the village of Shena, close to this town."

"... what is that?

Looking back on what happened when we met Dominic and Corona, Reurus asked with suspicion. I didn't remember Dominic doing something like that.

But Dominic somehow points to the floor of the shop.

"The morning after I fed you... remember? You would have done something strange in this country that you didn't do. That's one thing first. Next, there is the part about learning about serfs. Well, I was surprised at the lack of common sense."

Dominic thinks nostalgically of the past. Reurus nodded, thinking back to the time.

(Speaking of which, I didn't know he thought that...)

At that time, I was starving to death, so I could only express my gratitude by poking my knees and lowering my head. After that, I was recommended by the Adventurer to take out the Horn Rabbit.

"There's a lot more to it... but it's your attitude that caught me the most.”

"Attitude... Were you doing something strange?

"I'm still back when I first met her... but I didn't think it was right until I brought Eliza and the others. When I saw how you treated Eliza, I didn't think you were the same age as Corona. Father with a child, or“ age close to me ”...."

Reurus does not deny or affirm, but merely silences. She said something similar to Natalia, but Dominic seemed suspicious of her manners and attitude.

"Well, that's fine."

"... eh? Are you sure?

However, Reurus feels as though Dominic's words have crossed his shoulder. Dominic smiled bitterly when he drank a sip or two of alcohol.

"I have a lot of questions about you... but when I look at you normally, it doesn't matter. You may be hiding something, but the person I know, Reurus, got hungry about two years ago, fell down, and my daughter picked it up... and found someone to deal with every day. That's all... oh, that's all."

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Instead of being silent, Reurus was stunned. Though I opened my mouth to say something, it turned out to be nothing but words and closed my mouth.

If Reurus had been Dominic's position, he wouldn't have said "that's all.” Unlike Reurus, who accepted Eliza after asking about her situation, it is not easy to affirm that she does not care whether she does not ask about it or is suspicious.

"As you know, in this town... no, in the abandoned city, people with all sorts of circumstances come along. Things around here may be important, but I think my personality is more important to me."

(Considering the “circumstances behind it” around here... no, I'm the manager of the Waste City. Naturally, the important part of Ooi-san is different)

Like Dominic, Reurus nods with only his heart. I couldn't say anything about myself being saved by Dominic.

However, if you didn't call me here to confirm your identity, what is the purpose? Dominic looked seriously at Reurus, who had such doubts.

"I don't care what your personality is, and I'm asking you - Reurus, are you going to have“ this relationship ”with my daughter?

It wasn't blame, it was pure questioning.