A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Since training with Collard began, Reurus has spent less time with Eliza and the others than before.

During the day, the connection by "contract" is so wide open that it is a natural story. So, naturally, when Reurus returns home, Eliza and the others swarm and sweeten.

What happened to the request you received on that day and what was the result? Tell that to Reurus.

"I successfully fulfilled my request today!

"I was bored because the monsters never stopped by!

"I was helping out with the field work."

Eliza, sitting in a chair in a living room on the ground floor of her home, surrounds Reurus and reports to her individually. Hearing that, Reurus nodded back with a smile.

I see, I see. It doesn't have to be anything. "

Every day, Reurus listened to Eliza and the others without seeing how tired he was.

"What about Reurus?

"Did Collard teach you how to be strong?

"Well... you've been more successful before, haven't you?

Once we've finished talking, Eliza and the others want to hear about Reurus. Meer and the others have turned a little red as they looked at Reurus' arms.

"Saada... I don't know who that is. But I've been studying a lot."

Reurus looks at his arm caught in Meer's gaze. Unlike when requesting as an adventurer, I feel muscular even for a short period of time because I swing my sword every day.

Well moved, well eaten, well asleep, so it's natural. Even though it has muscles, it has muscles that are suitable for swinging swords. From now on, it will become more prominent as we train with Dragon Slash.

"... hmm?

That's how Reurus was talking to Eliza and the others when he heard a surprise bang on the front door.

The time has already passed, and the sun is falling and the area is starting to get dark. At a time when it's time to go to Dominic's restaurant for dinner, it's a little late to have visitors.

I was thinking maybe Sharon came into the bath, but I couldn't feel the magic from the visitors.

"Yes, which one?

As a precaution, Reurus responded with his hand on the dagger behind his waist. Even when I opened the door, the voice was cheerful, but I sharpened my mind in case of surprise.

"Good evening, boy. Are you free tonight?

"... Mr...?

Reurus looked suspicious when he answered. It was Natalia who stood in front of the front door, somehow smiling.

"... a quick request?

Although I thought it was unlikely because of Natalia's condition, Reurus asked for confirmation. When Natalia goes out directly, it's likely to be an important matter.

"No, it's not."

…… So you came to take a bath... or something?

Natalia laughed more deeply when Reurus leaned his neck to see what was going on.

"I wanted to fulfill my promise. If you're free, can you hang out a little bit?

"Promise..."

Reurus explores his memory to see if he had made any promises. Then Natalia changed the type of smile and leaned her neck small.

"I can't help it because time has passed. I told you I'd cook for you before, right?

"Ah... that's right."

Reus nodded convincingly when he heard Natalia's words.

(Wasn't that a lip service to motivate me...)

It was a realuse that I thought about, but it never came out. Instead, I scratched my head in trouble.

"That's a pleasant story... but I'm the only one who invited you, right?

As Reurus looks back, there are three shadows that allow him to peek at his face from the entrance to the living room. It was the three of Eliza, Sarah, and Meer: Eliza and Meer were lonely, and Sarah was filling her cheeks with dissatisfaction.

Neddy is not there because he's always with us during the day and is rolling around on a Reurus bed placed in the living room.

"Well... as far as I'm concerned, I think Eliza's daughter could use a seat."

Eliza is the only one with a small Reurus eyebrow. Reurus sighed as he pondered Natalia's thoughts, who had chosen Eliza among the four.

"... there seems to be a lot of complicated talk."

"Just cooking? Otherwise... fufu, how about that?

Natalia smiles with that, and Reurus feels a slight discomfort. Unsure what it meant, however, Reurus turned to Eliza and the others again, scratching his head.

"Sorry, guys. Looks like he's talking about work. Eat mess at my place. You may be late, so keep your doors shut and sleep tight. Ready?"

"... I see."

Eliza answers on her behalf, and Reus grabs the Dragon Slash that was in the living room and carries it on her back. Natalia prompted me to leave the house with a smile on my face.

That's how Natalia stood in the kitchen without saying anything, even though she was invited to Natalia's home.

Scratch up the glossy purple hair and put it together with a white ribbon that comes out of nowhere. Then I thought I'd worn an apron and started cutting the prepared ingredients with a knife.

"... no way, is it really the purpose of cooking?

Natalia looks over her shoulder when Reurus sits on the chair and asks in suspicion. At that time, the combined hair fluffed and shaken, giving Reurus a different impression than normal Natalia.

"Oh... I can't follow you. I told you I'd cook for you, didn't I?

"Yeah, well, that's what I said... I went out of my way to call home, so I thought I'd tell you something confidential."

If Natalia is going to cook for me, I will be happy to eat it. I have been cooking before, so I am not worried about Natalia's arms.

"Fufu... it's a long night. You don't have to hurry, do you?

That said, Natalia returned to cooking, but she seemed to be in a good mood to sing even a nose song. Every time I use a knife, Natalia's hair shakes to the left and right, which seems to indicate the person's good mood.

(What is this situation... no, really what is this situation...)

Reurus pondered as he looked behind Natalia.

What happened to your wife? I “took” Mr. Collard last night, but something happened there....)

I was invited yesterday today. It would be impossible to think that it has nothing to do with it. Still unable to read Natalia's thoughts, Reurus puts his hand to his mouth.

(... I don't know. Even if I heard something from Mr. Collard, I don't know what's going on anymore.)

Reurus concludes' I know what I don't know 'because there is too little information. Looking behind Natalia, I thought I'd take a moment to enjoy cooking.

"I think I told you before, but it would illuminate me if I could just look so still."

"I think I told you before, but your outfit is fresh. Besides, it's a blessing."

Natalia smiled bitterly, especially when Reurus hit her lightly with a nod.

"You're still the same... keep it that way. Ladies are going to be stubborn.

Reurus can only give back a bitter smile to Natalia, who speaks like a nail.

That's how we interact sometimes. Several dishes line up on the desk, and Reurus's eyes gradually begin to shine.

It was a very family-friendly sight, such as stir-fried and simmered meat and vegetables in the bread of staple foods, and fruits that were skinned and cut into bites.

Natalia finally brings the water bottle and liquor to her desk and lowers her hips opposite Reurus. And I started pouring liquor into the glass without confirming the revulsion.

"Suddenly drinking?

"Yes, it's necessary to celebrate, isn't it?

"Huh? Celebrating?

Reurus leans his neck against Natalia's words. Even if it's a celebration, there's no such thing as a festival.

Natalia smiled lightly at the mysterious Reurus.

"Yes, a celebration... a celebration where a boy is promoted to a junior adventurer."

"Hmm... that's sudden again. And senior subordinate? Suddenly, you skipped the middle superior?

It was a revulsion that threatened to drop the liquor that I received, but I held on to it and asked. I don't mind rising my rank as an adventurer, but I can't ignore it if I skip one step.

"I've just prepared a position commensurate with your strengths and accomplishments. Congratulations, Reurus. He's the best adventurer in this town."

"Ah... thank you?

Reurus laughs ambiguously, not knowing whether to be honest or happy. Natalia smiled upliftingly whether she didn't notice such a revulsion or whether she was aware and ignoring it.

"Now, let's start with a toast.

"... or a toast"

--Now I can understand how Collard felt last night.

Reurus murmured in his heart as he hit Natalia with a glass of liquor.

(To take the trouble to call home and celebrate becoming a senior adventurer... is that how you work? No, that's what I did....)

Question marks dance in Reurus' brain. When I put my mouth on the liquor to calm myself for the first time, I noticed the good taste and fragrance and opened my eyes.

“Depth” is also true, but even a revulsion that is not familiar with alcohol can instantly reveal its richness.

"Wow, what is this... this is so messy and delicious. Wasn't it expensive?

"It's a celebration, so don't ask me anything wild.

Of all the alcohol I've been born to drink in this world, it's definitely the most delicious. Therefore, Reurus was worried about the price, but he was stopped to embarrass the children who had "left it behind”.

"Of course, I don't know about the price. I got it from an acquaintance in King's Landing... I've put him to sleep enough, so maybe I won't even be able to buy a lot of gold."

"I don't want you to give me such expensive stuff... huh?

It was a Reurus that nodded once in a word that was said to be rusty, but I tilted my neck because there was something strange about it.

"Did you get it in King's Landing...?

Reurus confirms whether the taste of alcohol distracted me and made a mistake. But Natalia nodded back without hesitation.

"Yeah, that's right. Years ago... I was in King's Landing, away from this town for a while."

I wonder how Reurus reacted when he never talked about Natalia's identity before. Natalia laughs lonely at such a revulsion.

"Now that you've become an advanced adventurer, there's a lot to talk about..."

All I could do was nod silently to the laughter.