Sure is polite….”
“You wouldn’t think of her as a friend of that idiot Rudi, huh”
“Still, someone like her….”
“Ugh…. don’t talk about that man. Anyway right now”
Rudi’s brother and sister were giggling together a little further away but, immediately after this, Latina trots over to them and starts to introduce herself. As a result they were unable to laugh at their little brother, changing to acting suspiciously, making their father sigh.
“I’ll tell the others at school but. Dale came back and said that he’ll explain the circumstances to the 『Shrine』. Dale and the others told Latina not to worry about Latinas studies.”
“Fuun. A journey huh. They say it’s dangerous outside the district since there are thieves and magic beasts, etc but, are you going to be alright?”
Separating with Kenneth, Latina headed over the Chloe’s house, and explained what’s happening to her best friend.
Chloe was surprised at Latina suddenly coming to visit but, after listening to the gist of the story, Chloe was worried about Latina at first.
“Dale will be with me so, I’ll be alright”
Latina replies immediately smiling.
“The customers that come to the shop also say that Dale is super strong. But you know what, they tell me not to tell that to Dale”
Ufufu, at the sight of Latina’s happily talking, Chloe also stopped worrying too much. Of course she’s worried but, more than that, she wants her to enjoy herself.
Chloe knows very well, just how sad Latina seems to be every time she gets left behind (stays at home).
“Take care of yourself, ok. Latina. Bring back lots of stories”
“I’ll write you! Latina will be moving around so, I don’t think I’ll be able to get a reply but, I’ll send lots to you, ok”
Stricken with a good idea, Latina started smiling, seemingly luring Chloe to smile as well.
Dale went to the royal capital to buy travel clothes for Latina’s sake.
A cape with a hood that children use, a high class item which is cast with a protection charm. Kenneth takes a glance at that, and mixed within his sigh, was a thought, that a beginner adventurer would probably cry tears of blood if they saw that.
Dale was unsatisfied that there wasn’t a rod of the proper size; The rod, given that it is used for children to practise magic, is easy for assisting control. However when Latina was made to hold it as a test, it seemed that it was sufficient for her.
Like how a good workman doesn’t choose their tools, for Latina who had excelled at controlling her magic power from the start, if she didn’t plan to actually fight then it would function sufficiently. Rather it seemed that it would’ve been better if it was a smaller size.
Hide boots that strengthen the soles, were ordered as soon as they decided they were leaving for a journey and she had already gotten used to them since she has worn them ever since.
She who was carrying a magic rod sparkling with a small gem, a knife that was attached to the red hide belt behind her waist and a rucksack on her back, filled with the bare minimums, had completely readied her preparations.
Whirling around inside the 『Dancing Ocelot』, she debuts that outfit happily.
“So as for the luggage. Dale, Latina put in some 『magic tools』 as well. They’re attached to the water canteens. There are also 『Fire starting』『Magic tools』.”
“You…. how many did you use”
“Who cares! It’s not an exaggeration to say that 『Water』 and 『Fire』 『Magic tools』 are necessities anyway”
Even Dale who retorted back slightly awkwardly was self-conscious that he was being soft on her.
“Latina, 『Magic tools』 are expensive things. Make sure you don’t show them off to other people too much. It’s dangerous otherwise”
“Understood. I’ll be quiet about it”
At Kenneth’s warning, she immediately, nodded her head.
“After that, I’ve also put in the minimum amount of food, and medicine alright. The other luggage can be carried by the horse but, just in case, you must, at the very least, carry these yourself”
“Un. I understand”
“Speaking of which, Latina, are you holding onto any money?”
“I put it inside my bag. I’ve put a little bit here as well”
Saying so, she points to the small pouch attached to her belt.
“Since Rita said so, I’ve also sewed some inside my clothes”
Naturally, the bag too, is being worn under the cape.
Still, this kid sure is reliable, the two men exchanged a look.
The knife that Latina had bought herself had a red leather scabbard attached to it. The sewing thread used is also white, making it look somewhat cute.
Since it wasn’t there when they saw it in the shop, it’s probably something extra for her.
It seems some consideration was put into it, since it is something for a girl to use.