MTLNOVEL Volume 1 Chapter 83 - Chat
Yoshino-san and I are eating cheeseburgers in a family restaurant.
“Hey, why are you so stingy?”
“I’m not stingy.”
“Then pay for this.”
“…Eh? Well, sure.”
She looked really surprised.
“You’re the type to skimp on potions and nearly die, aren’t you?”
“That’s not true. I understand how dangerous Frontier is. I always have high-quality weapons and armor, and I make sure to prepare recovery potions before going on an adventure.”
Come to think of it, her sword is worth over a hundred million yen. Being a party leader, she probably has that aspect well sorted out.
“Hmm, alright. It’s just that you’re not someone I’d want to proactively trade with because you’re so troublesome.”
“Usually, someone else handles these kinds of transactions. Today is special.”
I wish she’d called that other person instead of making today special. Well, she probably has her own probing questions.
“Fine then. Next time, call that person.”
“I will… So, are you not selling Level 2 recovery potions?”
This is probably the main topic.
“I don’t know anything about Level 2 recovery potions.”
“Don’t hide it. You must have heard from Satsuki-neesan. I am her subordinate.”
“Hehe, you’re straightforward.”
“There’s no point in hiding it from you. You’re a witch, after all.”
Witch, huh… It really has become my label. I wonder how she would react if I told her I can’t use magic?
“Tell the branch manager to wait a bit longer.”
“How much longer?”
“I promised to sell them to Claire. You know Claire Walker, right?”
“Ah, the A-rank adventurer from America. Have you already made the deal?”
Not yet. She’s currently back in America. We’ll make the deal when she returns.
“If you haven’t signed a contract yet, I’d like to go ahead.”
If the main contract isn’t signed yet, she can cut in. True, from a business or merchant standpoint, that’s the way to think. But I’m neither.
“Don’t rush. I did say I haven’t signed a contract yet, but I promised Claire. I’ll prioritize that. Witches keep their promises.”
“What kind of contract are you making?”
“I’ll sell her 100 Level 2 recovery potions and promise not to sell them elsewhere.”
“Hold on… Please wait a moment.”
I can tell Yoshino-san is getting flustered.
“Of course, there will be a time limit. But those details are still pending. Once that contract is over, I’ll go to the branch manager, so tell her to wait.”
“Can’t you make a contract with us first?”
“I was thinking about it, but not for 1 million yen for Level 2 recovery potions… hehe.”
“That’s… my mistake.”
Well, it’s not really your fault. It’s Saito-sensei’s fault. And that Nonaka guy who resembles my former boss.
“Oh, by the way, what happened to the talk about restraining me? No one’s come yet.”
“Who could restrain you after being threatened like that? You know that too.”
If an unknown witch says she’ll close the gate, then yeah…
“Hehe, it’s reassuring that I won’t be restrained.”
“Really, can you actually close the gate?”
Who knows? Even if you guys don’t believe it, I’ll leave a 1% chance that I can.
“Exactly. There’s pressure from America, so we can’t restrain you and it’s in a state of tacit approval. But don’t forget, there are people who don’t care about that.”
You mean those guys from before? Well, they’re already affected by a closed gate, so it doesn’t matter to them. There are also people who don’t consider the pros and cons.
“I’ll be careful.”
“You’re quite composed…”
“Hehe, would you prefer if I trembled and was scared?”
“You remind me of someone.”
Is she talking about Okita-kun? Okita-kun isn’t arrogant anymore!
“She must be a beauty, then.”
“Not a beauty… just an average… average? Yeah, an average guy.”
Why the hesitation? It’s definitely not a compliment! It’s an insult!
“Hmm, well, whatever.”
“What do you plan to do from now on?”
Yoshino-san seems to have finished eating her cheeseburger and puts her fork down.
“What do you mean ‘from now on’?”
“Will you continue being an adventurer?”
“Of course.”
“Diana Mine?”
She’s surprisingly well-informed for being the branch manager’s subordinate.
“Maybe not there anymore? Do you know any good places where even my disciple can go?”
“Disciple? You mean Yokogawa Nanaka?”
So she knows about Nanapon… Must be because of what Harry and Claire said during that kidnapping incident.
“Don’t mention Nanaka-san, she’s a minor and a student. From now on, she’ll be in disguise.”
“A disguise, huh… Well, I’ll keep quiet about Yokogawa. I don’t intend to put female adventurers in danger either.”
Given her past guidance for newcomers, she must also be involved in supporting female adventurers.
“Appreciated.”
“But what’s this about a disciple? Are you planning to make Yokogawa a witch?”
Technically, Nanapon can use magic, so she’s more of a witch than Elenora-san.
“No plans for that. She’s just helping me out. So, where can Nanaka-san go?”
“What’s her level?”
“8, I think?”
She’s catching up!
“Hmm… How about Mireille Highway? I recommended it to Okita-kun yesterday as well.”
So it’s Mireille Highway after all.