One month since returning from Renauph.
When I woke up, I went out to the storefront where the morning’s brisk, blue sky greeted me. It’s been quite hot lately, so this is a nice change of pace. It’s also that time of the year where adventurers who use ice magic make the most. So if ever you happen to drop by the guild, you’ll spot quite a few excited adventurers.
A good weather like today shouldn’t be spent inside the mines. And since I’ve been doing nothing but treating those waterproof cloths since I came back from Renauph, I’ll be taking the day off.
With that, I dressed myself, and I went to the town.
I thought of dropping by the store, but the door was closed. Then I remembered that starting from this month, the store will be having regular holidays.
Oh well, I guess it can’t be helped. Like that I walked aimlessly around the town. When all of the sudden, a neighbor called out to me.
“Well if it isn’t Ryouma? What cha doing?” [Poline]
“Ah, Poline-san. Good morning. The store is closed for the day, so I’ve decided to spend the day walking around the town. After all, it’d be a waste to spend such a nice morning cooped up indoors.” [Ryouma]
Said I, as I walked towards her. At which, Poline-san chuckled.
“Certainly. A weather like this shouldn’t be wasted cooped up indoors. By the way, since you’re free today, why don’t you drop by my husband’s store? He’ll have some feed for your slimes.” [Poline]
“Thank you as always.” [Ryouma]
Following Poline-san, I received some blood, bones, and meat from Zeke-san. There’re quite a bit this time around, so I’m guessing it must be because of the hot weather.
They’ve been a real huge help to me, so maybe I should give them a refrigerator as thanks. But on second thought, let’s not. That so-called refrigerator stops being a refrigerator when I’m not around after all, so if I gave them one it’d just be a hassle for me. While I was thinking that, someone suddenly shouted in the store.
“Mom!” [Rick]
“I can hear you just fine without the shouting!” [Poline]
The owner of that voice was Poline-san’s mischievous child, Rick.
“Oh, you were here, Ryouma?” [Rick]
“Good morning, Rick.” [Ryouma]
“At least greet properly!” [Poline]
Poline-san poked Rick. And Rick rubbed the place he was poked.
“So, what did you want?” [Poline]
“Oh, right! Toll’s arrived, so I’ll be going now!” [Rick]
“Oh, it’s that time already?” [Poline]
Hmm? Rick’s going somewhere?
“Where’s Rick headed to?” [Ryouma]
“Ryouma, you didn’t know? Today’s the cleaning day for the church.” [Rick]
“Once every two months, the children of this town have to clean the church and do some miscellaneous jobs.” [Poline]
“We do it as thanks to god!” [Rick]
So community service in other words… When I think of it like that, I’m somewhat impressed by Rick, but Poline-san just smiled wryly and said this.
“Don’t be fooled. My kid’s not so benevolent as to do something with that in mind. He’s just spouting some stuff he heard from somewhere. He’s real aim is the giveaway candy.” [Poline]
Rick looked the other way.
“That aside, are you going too, Ryouma?” [Poline]
“Well… I just heard of it today.” [Ryouma]
Should I join? I mean, I don’t exactly have anything planned so….
“Would it be ok if I went as well?” [Ryouma]
“I don’t mind.” [Rick]
“Then I’ll go too.” [Ryouma]
“Alright! Come with me then!” [Rick]
Said rick as he happily raised his right hand as he walked. After I said goodbye to Poline-san, I went after Rick.
“Ryouma! You’re slow!” [Rick]
“Yes, yes. I’m coming.” [Ryouma]