"Here it is, sister!

Leena jumped into a house around the corner of the city, when suspicious buildings began to line up to see if she could also prevent rainstorms as she proceeded to the back. When I rolled up the cloth I was using instead of the door and went inside, there was a young woman lying there, just overlaid with cloth, in what could not be called a bed. The color of her hair is the same burnt brown color as Leena's, distorting her face very similar to Leena's into bitterness and exhaling rough breaths. Were you not nourished enough, your arms and feet were thin and thin, and your cheeks were sprinkled a little. Age looks a little above the Karins.

"Mother! The Alliance people are here to help!

Even if Leena tried to shake her body by jumping on such a mother, the woman just groaned. To reassure Leena, who looks back in tears, I stroke her head and then I stand by my mother's side and put my hands together.

Recover the state anomalies commonly used by adventurers. Magic can only be easily treated, such as poison and paralysis. In case of illness or serious illness, the profession - can only be cured by the sacred magic of the clergy class. But the magic I use has the same or more healing effect as them. The ability to cure large numbers of people at once does not extend to clerics, but it is powerful magic if you limit the subject to one person.

(It's been a while since I've used it. I need to concentrate a little)

A magical light dwells on the flat of your hand and gradually begins to heat up. I was trying to get away from my body with words where the magic running through my body made sense.

"Condition Anomaly Recovery (Cure)"

Her breathing softened as soon as the light out of my hand gently wrapped Leena's mother's body in pain. The expression that seemed painful until just now is calmer and her complexion is clearly better. This should have cured him completely. Her eyelids pique two or three times and her eyes are slowly opened. You were relieved that your mother woke up, and Leena jumped on her body crying.

"Mother!"

"... Leena?

Confused by her daughter clinging to herself and crying, she looks up quietly as she notices me standing by her side.

"Um... what about you?

"Nice to meet you. I'm Lapis. We accept the Adventurer Alliance."

"The guild? Thank you..."

Mother bowed her head reflexively against me smiling nicely. I decided to wait for Leena to stop crying just to explain the situation.

§ § §

"Really...... Leena did that. Sorry for the inconvenience."

"You don't have to worry about it."

When Leena settled down and explained why I came here and how I cured her illness, she bowed her head deeply when she found out what was going on. Leena's mother - Maria's illness should have healed with her current magic, but her expression is not excellent. Maria laughs to reassure her as she strokes her daughter looking up at herself worryingly. I didn't have to tell you what she cared about.

"By the way...... how much is your price? As you can see, we don't have any money in our house, but we'll work as hard as we can to give it back..."

"Don't worry, I'm getting it from Leena if it's a commission. Isn't that right, Leena?

"Yeah! I took it!

That being said, Leena happily put up a bag of copper coins to show. Maria, who knows enough to dislike the number of sheets in there, is just confused.

"So, but... just a few copper coins to that... I've heard you need a bunch of gold coins to cure your illness."

"Looks like... you don't have to worry so much"

I didn't have a real hand, and when it comes to what I used, it's just my magic. It was also the amount of magic that would heal in an instant, so it is now fully healed. But, well, I can't help but be anxious about Maria. Everyone will wonder if there's something behind it if they tell you that if it's true, it's good for free to do something that involves a lot of money. Although her anxiety would be allayed if she left like this, Maria, who went to work again, should be forced to break her body again. That means nothing, and it's only a temporary solution to the problem. All they need is a steady, earning job and a nutritious meal. So I came up with a plan.

"Maria. What kind of work do you usually do?

Maria replies, bewildered by me for suddenly changing the subject.

"Uh... I didn't do my decided job. As much as I go to a commercial guild and look for a job to hire me on a temporary basis. I don't learn and I'm like this, so I can only work in places that aren't very good... Mostly engaging a man into manual labor…"

If it's a store that has a rich opponent as its main customer base, it should only hire people who are as beautiful and learned as she says. The only place that employs people in the Glades is in a harsh environment that doesn't even think of people as people. Not that the job is bad, of course. Because people are unsuitable, some people will find it easier to just move their bodies without thinking about it, and some people will find it easier to do clerical work at their desks. I'm just saying it didn't fit Mr. Maria.

"Didn't you have a chore help job or something? For example, what about the job of doing cooking and laundry on the way out?

"There is, but it's hard to be an amateur like me because they hire properly trained people who say they're maids..."

"I see..."

I have heard that the maids, who usually appear to be seen in the castle and conveniently used, are actually highly paid. In addition to the speed of thought that can at any time act in accordance with the will of the master and ahead of him, and the strength to carry out a thorough cleaning task that does not allow for a single piece of dust, upbringing is also required so that conversations can be held with the master. If you can compare yourself to them, it could be tough on Maria.

"But it's not like you can't cook or do laundry, is it?

"Huh? Yeah, sure. I take care of this kid, and that's what I do on a daily basis."

That's all you need to hear. I decided to cut to the chase with Maria who was confused.

"Bye, Maria. Aren't you willing to try working at my house?

"Huh!? Your house.........?

I can't help but be surprised. Because I don't look so rich right now, I'm not supposed to think of myself as a merchant or a rich man who hires people very much. I make her laugh nicely so I can reassure her like that.

"Even if it looks like this, I have income there. Have you ever heard of a party of brave men being organised in this country?

"Yes, but... no way?

"Yeah. I'm part of a brave party once, so I'm getting some assistance from the state. But at that price, I was usually very busy, so I couldn't afford to do my own cooking and laundry. I was wondering if you could do that."

What I just said is half true and half lies. Our party got about as much help from the state as it did from gear, and they didn't get any bounty or salary. That's a problem, but now it doesn't matter, so it's nothing good. This is the lie part. Needless to say, I can't afford to do my own cooking and laundry. It's out of the question because Karin and the others aren't in the city depending on their work, and Rubias doesn't have anything to do with it because he lives in a castle. I'm the only one who comes home every day, but I'm too tired for reception and training center work to be motivated every day. Since self-catering has been a hassle lately when I am alone, there has been an increase in the number of times I can buy something from an outdoor store to eat at home or finish it at a restaurant. Income has increased considerably for that matter, but I don't even think it makes much sense because I don't have time to use it.... It's not like I'm skipping anything or I'm in trouble. Is that true?

"By the way, how much does Maria get paid when she goes to work?

"I'm... I'm ashamed to say that I've been working for about two copper coins a day."

Less than expected. So with one child in my arms, it seems impossible to live a daily life.

"Seems like a guy can get twice as much, but I don't have much power, so they tell me that's the best I can do..."

Leena leans worryingly against Maria, who lays down her spicy face. I felt unspeakable remorse from her stroking that face while saying it was okay.

"Then I'll pay eight copper coins if you work at my house all day. What do you say?"

"Eight!? That's the... if it's true, I'd really appreciate it, but is it good?

"Of course it's not easy to work, is it? In addition to the cooking laundry that comes to my house twice a day in the morning and evening, you will also be asked to buy ingredients and daily necessities. Of course, here's the cost. Hold it. The day off is one day a week and you can have more rest if you want. How about that?

Luckily as she had come down and sprung up, Maria couldn't answer instantly and was mouthwatering. You're wondering if it's okay to believe me if I'm offered terms just verbally. I took that for granted, so I decided to ask her to look at the house. Thanks to her magical recovery, Maria is walking in a firm foothold for the sickness. Leena is happy with the time of her sudden visit for a walk, holding hands with such a mother.

"Right here."

A house in the suburbs. Maria seemed surprised at a house the size of which could be described as a mansion in addition to a large garden.

"Is this it? Excuse me, but is Mr. Lapis a nobleman?

"No, I'm not. Like I said, I'm just part of a brave party, so I could just buy a house like this because I earn so much money. Would you like to take a look inside?

"Yes, please"

I asked Maria, who led me inside, to look at the many rooms I would be cleaning and the kitchen I would be using. Looks like he was surprised because he happened to have accumulated laundry and laundry today. This is not usually the case. All I can say is bad luck. I looked around the whole time, and she sat in the chair she was recommended to, and now she's drinking my cup of tea. By the way, Leena is in a good mood to be given a treat.

"What do you say? I know it's tough on your own, but I'm willing to pay you what you deserve."

"Um, I'd like you to hire me if you can, but is it really okay with me or something? I'm not particularly good at cooking delicious dishes or at hard work."

"You don't have to feel that way. Because what I want is just a common normal job. And..."

I turn my gaze to Leena with Chirali. I laughed at Maria when I saw her like she was caught.

"When you start working here, Maria will no longer have to do the hard work that's not right for her, and Leena will be able to eat her full stomach, right? There are only a few things I can do, but I want to help some of the people involved in this."

"Mr. Lapis......"

Maria was surprised that she suddenly changed from 'me' to 'me', but when she changed her expression, she bowed her head to me deeply.

"Thank you. I know what I can do, but if that's still a good idea, please hire me. Let me sweeten the courtesy of Mr. Lapis."

"Good! Then it's settled. Please start tomorrow as soon as possible."

"Yes, I'll take care of it"

What I offered instead of the contract was a right hand to shake hands. Maria, who gripped it back firmly, had a sunny smile on her face.