"You know what? Tee, trouble means - you feel that way because you lack your power. Whether it's experience or ability that's missing, well-trained people don't have that easy trouble!
"Yes. Your sister. But..."
"But it's not. But bye! You've said that many times, haven't you? How many times do I have to tell you?
My shaking eyes looked down at Tino as if he was hosting a flame. Liz Smart, Tino's master, is shorter than Tino, but she atrophies every time she faces him.
The place is the living room of Tino's house. Its appearance on a chair, sitting deep down and legging large seems to be more Lord than the Lord of this House.
In fact, Tino's rented house was also one of the places where Liz was based when she was staying in the Empire City. That's why I live alone but I have two sets of beds, chairs and dishes.
Liz flipped around, but was stuck in a silver chest with a flat hand size. He screws a needle-shaped picking tool into its keyhole and moves it with a careful hand.
There were countless other crates lined up on the table with locks in various shapes. This is what bandits (sheafs) use to practice unlocking crates.
Unlocking a treasure chest, which is found very rarely in the treasure hall, is an important role for bandits.
Crates in particular, unlike the treasure tools that appear around them, often contain more than one item if one is found, and their discovery was considered one of luck for hunters.
And the story that a fellow bandit has had no choice but to take home every heavy chest without opening it is a laugh often exchanged among hunters. And that's a very disgraceful story for a bandit.
Unlocking the crate requires the technique of unlocking the locks between East and West that can appear in the treasure hall. The bandit position, which also requires a judgment of the situation, such as checking the shape and material of the box, unlocking the key from checking the trap, and in some cases it is better to break the box without unlocking it, actually has a lot to do compared to a pure combat position.
Bandits can't just do it with a lot of blood. Liz, Tino's master, is awed by his blood intensity, but he also had a lot to learn about locking techniques.
"All ordeals can be called trials. Whoever keeps running away from difficulties remains a fucking clutterfish no matter how long they've been hunters, and people grow up when they get through big trials! If you're gonna complain, do what you gotta do before you do it!
Release the chest Liz had in her hand onto the table.
In the hands of Tino, who rushes to take it, the box opened without making a single sound.
"What Meh is struggling with is the bump I've been skipping. Wipe yourself about your own ass!
Tino thinks it's the best word.
Liz's training is rigorous, but Tino is not dissatisfied while he is afraid of it because he knows that his master is imposing further training on himself. Just don't let it out in front of others - a high level hunter is not the only thing that can be talented.
But. Tino put the sample chest on the table and said goodbye.
"But your sister. Greg is not a merchant, he is a hunter..."
"I don't know what it is. That's Klee's advice that hunters aren't just sharpening Hunt's skills because they're hunters!
"Oh no..."
At the auction, a few days after winning the golem in place of Tino, Tino laid down his eyes, recalling the figure of a hunter he knew who was plagued by various troubles.
Nothing, I don't have any special feelings for Greg, but Tino, who isn't a cold-blooded man, is heartbroken when he sees Greg struggling that he was supposed to take.
Billion Gears was the highest of the items won at the auction that day. Perhaps it was bad that Greg was alone, and just a mid-level hunter.
Greg has been plagued by various troubles since winning the golem instead of Tino. There are plenty of loan offers, they are put around by suspicious men, business deals are brought in by other merchants, and the nobility is watching them again.
Greg, who met by chance, had a sneaky look at unfamiliar trials and said he was trying not to go anywhere as unpopular as possible.
Much more interesting than the trials Tino has been through so far. Fewer lives are still at stake compared to being slammed into a dangerous treasure house, but the mental burden may be more than that.
Still, I think that the fact that you're deputizing for me and the fact that you haven't divulged information about the hunter you're dealing with is just a long history of hunters. Maybe the ability to spot the escape leg and the situation is more than Tino.
That's also why I can say I'm struggling with my current state -.
It was an indication, a harsh word, that I returned from the master I consulted.
When Liz looks at Tino, who is stuck in words, she continues without breaking her lofty attitude.
"Mostly, you can leave that tee alone. Because Citto is using people to scrutinize it now. What do you think Klee put up a mid-level hunter who's not in the Footprints for?
"... Huh?
To that word, Tino lost the word.
At that time, Greg, who was next door, was in charge of winning the bid because of Tino's deficiencies, just a coincidence. At least Tino didn't think this would happen.
"I knew they were professionals, so I was wary when competing. I looked into the rivals, but the deputies were standing up and the information was covered up, and interrogating them didn't reveal anything. But the bumps are already over here, and if you really want to take that back, you really have to use those guys who specialize in rough stuff, right? When it does, it gets a little closer"
"So, but it was at my discretion that Greg took part in the competition on his behalf..."
"Oh. I can't believe all the pity about tees. Because it's a prospect for Klee"
…………
"If it's true, I'm going to beat you back thoroughly, but if Klee's taking that into account, there's no way I'm going to scold you as far as I'm concerned. You know what I mean, right?
Let Tino tear at the harsh words, let Liz squeak her finger bones with a thin grin.
Boulder, I suppose. It just seems like a coincidence at first glance, but Tino, over and over again, has seen the arms of such masters. I don't think the master's words are lies.
But no matter how many times he sees a sight like that, Tino has feelings of awe before emotion. And at the same time, I realize once again why even my fearful sister has herself as a disciple, but the Master's disciple does not exist.
"Well, the guy who looks like he sucks is supposed to be Cito's mistake... so even one of you can handle it, which means Klee made that decision. Try not to come into contact with Tee until then, 'cause if he gets suspicious here and pulls his hand, he'll be in trouble. I don't think Cry can handle that much - because interpersonal is a hassle unlike dealing with phantoms and demons... tee, you know what I mean?
"Yes. Sister..."
Tino just snorts at the words.
Liz was an amazing bandit as well as a bounty neck (bounty) hunter who had crushed several well-known criminal parties and criminal organizations. Tino is also occasionally taken around in the name of training.
Human criminals are troublesome compared to phantoms and demons. Even if their abilities themselves are low, they have wisdom and malice with which to use it. Sometimes I'm held back from going to the law. The kind of person to be nominated among hunters is not a glimmer.
I'm a little sorry for Greg, but if you say so, there's nothing Tino can do. Only believe in the master's arm.
"Once again, Tino was trying to get Klee to squeeze in. Looking at this one, it looks like the miscellaneous tee has a 'role' that I can't..."
"Training the Master....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Even the training that my current master imposes is always half-dead. I can't imagine what kind of territory the master calls' getting a good look at '.
It is very regrettable that pity has been foreseen, but I also feel that such training is a little early for me right now. Asking people to be included in The Ghost of Mourning is only after they have gained strength - a goal for the future.
He was just thrown into the [White Wolf's Nest] and he was dying, but that's not even a test for the master, he said. In that case...
...... It's still early. It's still early for me to do that, huh? I only need your sister's training...
When I was sitting back just thinking about it, I heard a knock on the door.
Stand up and gaze towards the front door.
I know a lot of people, but there are only a few who come to the house. Because Tino has a terrible master who changes his response in the mood of the day.
I made sure my master wasn't in such a bad mood today, and opened the door.
On the face that appears, the master opens his eyes. The visitor was an old grey-haired man with a tough face - Martis, the manager of the treasure store Magiztail. In a thin, dirty apron, holding a small box beside him.
When I look at Tino, its eyes are slightly softer. When I coughed with you, I said I was sorry.
"Oh, my lady. It was suddenly bad. I've finished the appraisal of the treasure tools I was asked to do before - I thought you'd forgotten because you've been having a rough time lately. It must be something the lady found, isn't it?
As the words put it, it was completely out of my mind. At that time, the Master's interest shifted to the mask, and it was up to him to deal with it.
Well, in the first place, that treasure is not Tino's because I've already dedicated it to my master, but I can't say I forgot, etc., but I receive a small cosmetic case.
"You're Martis. Will you stop putting your hands on our tee without permission? When can you stay with your wife? If you don't like that, bring me some strong treasure that Klee will like? Special, every time I bring you one, I'll lend you a day's tee. If I hurt you, I'll kill you."
"Little girl, there you are - who gives a shit! Kid's always teasing me."
To the master's light mouth, Martis yells with a bright red face. It's the usual exchange that has been repeated many times since Tino became an apprentice.
When the box was opened, it contained paper and a familiar bracelet containing the appraisal results.
"Why are you bringing it to Tee, not Klee? Frightening. When can you stay with your grandson? Ceci, is that you? If you don't like that, bring me some good treasure that Klee would love?
"Duh, where did you get that name? - That's crazy! It's the treasure you found. Most of the time, the treasure that the kid wants is never brought into the store! If you're a hunter, look for yourself!
"You used to sell a lot better stuff, didn't you? I told Gark during this time, didn't you drop your arm?
"It's because the kid bought all the inventory that was overpriced and sold! Sometimes you tell me not only to buy, but to sell!
With the skirmish between the master and Mr. Martis sidelined, Tino glanced over the instructions.
"'Dancing Light Shadow (Mirage Form)'? Light Portrait Projection Device? Effective range one meter. If you use it, you can make the doll dance flat in your hand..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
This... is also a product that seems difficult to evaluate.
Preferred by hunters are simple and powerful and useful treasures. Water bottles with infinite springs of water, shoes that increase in speed, swords that can fly slaughter, to the best of Tino's knowledge, the easier they are to use, the more expensive they sell the easier they are to understand.
"It's a rare product. At least it's not the kind of substitute you'd find in a group of Alain cylinder ruins."
On the other hand, this bracelet is difficult. A light image projection device is probably a device that creates illusions within a certain range.
I don't think I can use it if I only look at the contents. But the effective range is pretty narrow, and the operation seems pretty cumbersome. Even if I did, it would be rather suspicious if I could sell it.
I think it is very important to follow the Master's instructions for the treasure tools you have acquired.
And the bracelet that had fitted in the box disappeared. Looking around hastily, the master, who had argued with Martis until earlier, is squeezing up his bracelet and seriously observing.
After a while of silence, I looked at Tino and said, most importantly.
"............... because I'll give this to you. Isn't that nice? Tee."
"Huh? Yes. Of course. Sister."
Admitting almost reflexively, as usual, the master went around on the spot hugging his bracelet with unprecedented good mood.
In front of Martis, who is rounding his eyes, his master raises a voice full of joy.
"Yay! This, Klee, will definitely please you. Tee, here we go. Next time I'll buy you a new dagger!
"Huh? Huh? Is that so!? Oh, that... sister... that - wait, wait -"
Rarely does a master give a gift to Tino.
Regrets, tries to say no, but before that it took a stop from behind. A familiar voice is called to the floating master.
"Wait a minute, sister! We should go fairly here, right? Hey, Tee."
Soon another sister stood behind her as she nicked.
A hand rests on his shoulder, trembling and trembling. The master breaks a grin on the voice.
"Huh? Tee is my apprentice, so what Tee finds is up to me, right? Why are you coming out?
"I'm the one who annoyed Mr. Klee, and it started to happen in the first place because your sister started telling you she wanted to train in the golem, so you should give it up to me this time. You think Tee should do that too, don't you? Right?"
Nor does the intimidating voice of the master seem to make sense to Citrie, the real sister.
As if to say a determined line, Citrie, your sister even returns it and finally asks Tino to give her consent.
Unlike Liz's, the voice was not vandalized, but it was powered by unsaid presence or absence. At the end of the day, I supplement it with a small ear.
"Next time you leave it with me - a new dagger and a very pretty dress, I'll buy it for you"