MTLNOVEL Volume 1 Chapter 84 - Big breasts are a sin
Yesterday, Okita-kun was also recommended, but it seems like the next place after the Kunar Ruins is indeed Mireille Highway.
“So, what’s the community of adventurers like there?”
“You might get approached, but it’s not like the Kunar Ruins. Mireille Highway is a place where intermediate adventurers go, so it’s not as crowded. By the time you reach the intermediate level, parties have usually solidified, so there’s not much recruitment. Conversely, when you become advanced, you stop caring about appearances, so recruitment increases.”
So beginners look for party members, intermediates operate with established members, and advanced adventurers select or discard party members.
If I follow this conventional path, I might get discarded… They might say they don’t need someone who can’t use magic.
“I see. Then maybe we’ll go there.”
“Do you want to come with us? I’m going there with Okita-kun this weekend.”
I can’t go; I am that Okita-kun.
“Nanaka-san is in college, so it’s not possible. Studies come first.”
Although she probably hasn’t been attending classes properly and likely hasn’t been studying either.
“I see… Well, if you get the chance, let’s go. Female adventurers are always welcome.”
Why did he invite Okita-kun in the first place? I should ask.
“Hey, you said you’re going on an adventure with Okita-kun, but he’s a guy, right? Is that okay?”
“It’s not like men are not allowed. I occasionally go on adventures with male adventurers from the same guild. I’m just curious about him; he’s not ordinary.”
Hmph!
“Really?”
“His swordsmanship is strange. I’ve been wondering why someone with such skill is still a rookie. Didn’t you feel something too?”
Can’t say, since I am him.
“Asakura-san likes him, doesn’t she?”
“Well, probably. They are dating… No, they aren’t? I’m not sure, but they seem to be living together, so I assume they are.”
They are dating. At least in my mind.
“Hmm, not sure about that, but alright. Let’s get to the transaction.”
I finally finished eating my cheeseburger set, so it’s time for the main topic.
“First, here’s this. It’s cash, so counting it will be a hassle, but it’s 42.5 million.”
Yoshino-san says this and hands me a carry bag. I open the bag and check inside. There are numerous bundles of 1 million yen inside.
“Knowing you, there’s probably only 42 million.”
“I wouldn’t do that. Count it if you want.”
“Too much trouble.”
I put the bag of money into my own bag, then take out another bag that functions as my item pouch.
“Here, this one is the 100 kg one. As requested, it’s the over-the-shoulder type.”
I hand the bag to Yoshino-san. It feels like we’re dealing drugs or something.
“Certainly… If anything else comes up, I’ll call you.”
“Sure thing. Shall we head back?”
“Want me to drive you? I came by car.”
That’s nice.
“No, I’m stopping by the guild. I’m not going on an adventure, but I’ll talk to your cousin before going home.”
“Satsuki-neesan, huh…”
He seems really concerned.
“I’ll put in a good word for you.”
“Thanks.”
I get up, grab the bill, and head to the cash register. Yoshino-san, who probably won’t pay, follows me.
A mother and her daughter are at the register ahead of us, so we wait in line. The little girl next to the mother starts staring at me.
When I look down at her, she grabs my coat.
“What’s up?”
“Sis, he’s the person on TV!”
The girl pulls on my coat. The mother, who was paying at the register, notices her daughter’s actions and turns around.
“Akari! Stop it! …I apologize for my daughter’s behavior.”
“It’s fine.”
I don’t mind. It’s a child’s doing. I like children, but not in the way you might think.
“Mama, he’s the cool person on TV!”
“Stop it! Don’t point at people!”
The mother scolds her daughter, but it can’t be helped. After all, I am cool.
“Hehe.”
I take out an autograph paper and a marker from my bag, which I always carry, and quickly sign it for Akari-chan.
“Here you go.”
I hand the signed paper to the little girl.
“What’s this? A worm?”
She doesn’t know what a signature is…
“You always carry stuff like that around?”
Yoshino-san, who was behind me, comes forward and asks.
“You could write an autograph too, you know.”
He’s a popular A-rank adventurer after all.
“Well…”
See?
“Mama, he’s the man with big boobs that Daddy likes!”
“… …”
The girl points at Yoshino-san who had come forward and utters something outrageous. The mother, who had a sorry look on her face, now looks like a Noh mask. Unfortunately, her chest is flat.
Awkward… Their home is probably going to be a storm today…
Ah, Yoshino-san left without saying anything! Wait! Don’t run away!
Don’t leave me here like this!