A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Back in time, Reurus and the others returned to the abandoned city of Laval.

When the sun fell and the area was dark, there were many people gathered in Dominic's restaurants.

It is not uncommon for Dominic's restaurants to be crowded. Dominique's visibility in the abandoned city of Laval, the deliciousness of its cuisine and the presence of its signature daughter, Corona, are packed with visitors every day.

Someone who wants to have a little extravagant dinner instead of usual.

Workers who want to enjoy a drink and a meal on their way home from work.

An adventurer who wants to eat and drink at Dominic's shop after the request is finished.

There are many purposes, but there is no doubt that Dominic's restaurants are always busy.

However, the colour of the hair was different than usual this evening. Somehow more adventurers than usual are packing up and occupying the corner of the shop.

"... so, how was it?

With a serious face, he asked Nicolas, one of the leading adventurers in the abandoned city of Laval. Drink a toast first, then exhale and shake the conversation while soaking something serious in your voice tone.

Behind that gaze was Tony, the gatekeeper of Laval Waste. The adventurers around me are also looking at Tony with serious expressions.

"As you all know, the Reurus guy is back... Eliza's ladies and Estelle's ladies are safe. Everyone's hurt. I was with Jilba's husband for some reason, but I'll leave it on the side."

Tony also had a serious look at his surroundings. Moisten your lips with liquor poured into a wooden glass and keep talking as you look around the adventurers.

"Looks like we made it through this request... oh, I'm so glad. My family has returned safely."

Tony says so, puts the glass in his hand.

"Before we announce, let's toast again. Celebrate their safe return."

Cheers!

The adventurers gathered here hit each other with a cup of laughter.

An adventurer from the abandoned city of Laval, a companion, has returned safely.

Reurus and the others have returned safely after many trips, but the world is not sweet enough to succeed every time. Moreover, I hear that the nobility was involved in this request. Unlike before, it is not difficult to imagine that you would be caught up in trouble if you defeated the monster.

However, none of the Reurus were missing and returned safely. For some reason, Jilba, who wasn't there before we left, was with us, but nobody cared. I was silently convinced that it was Jilba.

Tony and the others drink a glass of wine, and then laugh at each other and pour it over again. Then we move on to a full-fledged banquet - before that, Tony cut to the chase.

"Alright, eat and drink like this, but before you do, we'll announce the results!

While saying so, Tony takes a sealed letter out of his pocket “to prevent fraud." Then the adventurers around raised their glasses and cheered.

"Yes, I've been waiting for you!

"This time I'll hit you!

"I've been waiting for over a month! I'll take it all this time!

The adventurers suddenly jumped out of tension, and the people around them looked at what was going on. But strangely enough, he didn't complain, but instead, a few of his guests took their seats and started joining the circle.

"Okay, I know how you guys feel, but enough? If you make too much noise, Ooi-san will kick you out."

Tony laughs bitterly to draw attention and begins to open a letter. The paper was lined with letters, names, and numbers.

"I wrote it almost a month ago, and I was drunk at the time, so there are some things I don't remember... hmm?

Tony was reading the letter from top to bottom, but his eyebrows gradually came closer.

"Hey, Tony, don't tease me too much."

That's right, Mr. Tony.

A wild voice comes from around, but Tony doesn't answer. It only thickens the wrinkles between the eyebrows.

"Ah... then I'll announce the results. This bet on" What kind of Reurus will bring home "....."

When Tony says so, the adventurers stop making noise.

They are gathered to announce the results of a bet on Reurus, as Tony put it.

And it came to pass that Eliza the bloodsucking species, was brought into the city, and that few knew her, but Sarah the Spirit of Fire, was brought back, and then he brought back a group of dwarfs of fifty. Surprised by that, I recently brought Neddy.

Eliza is different, but Reurus brings someone home every time he goes away. And the adventurers who saw it were the object of a bet.

Of course, this is not malicious. In the first place, this bet will not be made unless Reurus returns.

I'm putting a bet on "coming back" so that Reurus and Eliza can come back safely.

What was there was a pure desire to worry about fellow men who would go far away and be in danger.

---and it was an impure idea to cheat on Reus.

In other words, it is a kind of stupid story of a sake seat.

If we look objectively, we encounter a continuum of bloodsucking species, spirits of fire, dwarfs, spirits of water and ice, and whether ordinary adventurers encounter them once in a lifetime.

In that case, what kind of opponent will you bring back next? Isn't there anything more suitable for you to bet on? With that in mind, Tony is the first gatekeeper to hold the event.

"What did you bet on this time?

"Last time it was Neddy's daughter, this time it was a twin spirit with a young feel. What about you?"

"Little princess of nobility."

"If that had happened, this town wouldn't have gotten any worse..."

For some reason, the adventurers secretly exchanged words with Tony, who was distracted.

Half a joke, half a serious bet. It would be a good place to hit a big hole.

"... first of all, the lowest magnification was' subhuman girl ', but this is off. I know what you're going to say in the next point," Sub Little Girl, "but it's out of line anyway."

Tony's voice echoes in disappointment.

"And the next low magnification was' Spirit Girl 'or' Spirit Girl '... hey, I was drunk too, so I can't say anything, but I can't tell you how old I am? And if you bring the spirits back often, Zilba's husband will be too happy and ecstatic."

"Is it reasonable in light of the results so far?

"Yeah, yeah, I'm sorry."

Well, Tony followed the paper with his eyes convinced.

He writes down who bet how much and what, but if he fails, he is afraid that there will be no winners this time.

The majority of those who bet, either because of the tendency of those whom Reus has brought before, have chosen subhumans or spirits. And for some reason, the words "girl" and "toddler" are dancing here and there, but is there nothing you can do about it?

Very few people have decided to bring humans back compared to subhumans and spirits. Some people bet on the "aristocratic princess" and the "midwife", but they probably know about the request that Reus and the others received this time.

Some people are betting on "Elf Groups" and "Dragon Species", whether they're aiming for a reception or a big hole. There was also the word "Gregorian", but it was crushed with horizontal lines. Remembering Gilba, I'm guessing you decided it was impossible.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

"You brought Nanica in here to exceed all our expectations....."

"Girl, there were a lot of guys betting on little girls... baby?

"Not above it, but below it in a way, hey."

As Tony announces that he's just getting out, the adventurers look at each other and wonder if there's anyone in there this time.

Feeling the air whitening, Tony desperately searches for the right person. It's because I wrote it when I was drunk, or because it's hard to read.

"... no, there was..."

Tommy says, "Oops!? The voice rose. Even if it comes off, I'm looking forward to seeing what results will come out.

"Was it one of you? It's a big hole, man."

"I'm so jealous that I took it all away..."

The adventurers murmur. It's a shame the bet went off, but I didn't make a big bet. It's only about one big copper per per capita, and it's only about five silver coins in total.

Not all of us are here because of the need for night watch, but nearly fifty people bet interestingly on whether Reurus' virtues made him do it or just wanted to make a scene.

Tony tells the results as he watches the adventurers around him.

"As a result of this... Reurus didn't bring anyone home!

…………

But the stranger the result is, the more silent it is. A few seconds later, the noise exploded.

"Haahhhhhhhhhhhh!? Are you kidding me?

"You checked it out, Mr. Tony!

"Yes, yes! You brought the carrier home!

Adventurers crawl at Tony without telling him they're not convinced, but Tony shakes his head quietly.

"I checked it out... I checked the bottom of the cargo bay, and I checked everything that was on the cargo bay into the pot... and I don't think we'll meet again..."

I don't suppose Tony would have thought he'd be too lazy to check around. The adventurers suppress their excitement and sigh.

"Chi... oh, my God..."

"This has been strange....."

"Because it lasted three times, I thought there was a fourth time..."

Adventurers nodding and murmuring. Nicolas, who saw it, wondered why she didn't decide that only one person would 'take anyone home'.

"So, Tony, who did you bet on?

Still, it's time to put an end to this noise. Dominic's eyes are entering dangerous territory.

When Nicolas asks, Tony turns a blind eye.

"... he's about to kill me... Corona."

The words draw the faces of many adventurers who were there. It's no problem that Corona took all the bets. The problem is that Corona was part of the bet.

Tony scratches his head and leans against his desk.

"Ah... damn, I remember! When Corona asked me what I was talking about, I said I was making a bet hoping the Reurus would come back safely!

"So?

"... and then I said, 'It's all right if Reurus and the others come back safely'... I didn't have to bring anyone, so it's all right if they come back safely... so I took a bite of a bet..."

With that, Tony moves his gaze with fear. Anyway, I got Dominic's beloved daughter, Corona, into a bet.

I didn't know what Dominic was going to do - before he turned his gaze, Dominic walked in with a knife in one hand.

"Yabae, they're gonna kill you!?

"Run, run! Leave the money and run!

"Hey, it was a treat!

The survival instinct worked, Tony's adventurers fleeing in quick fashion. Perhaps there was room for betting money along with the meal bill, but the expression was strong with fear.

"Absolutely... Corona, Tony and the others are giving you a penny. Take it."

When Dominic called out to Corona, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, Corona looked strange. And when I saw the pile of big bronze coins on the desk, I leaned more and more strangely.

"Er... there's no reason to accept it, so I'll pay for it the next time I come to the store.

The corona didn't remember the gambling, and it seemed strange to me.

― ― Reus, who appeared at the store after hearing the noise, smiled and jumped out, but that was the end of the story.