Chapter 725 – Ep.723 Demon Continent
[This is the commercial district. ]
A much larger and more crowded street than the island’s entertainment district.
“…”
“…”
However, the loud noises that were heard here and there until I turned the corner of the alley faded away like a lie as soon as Rita and I appeared.
“Rita.”
[ Yes. Nobleman. ]
“Do you think it would be better to go back today and come back tomorrow?”
[I think it would be better to look around today and look around tomorrow as well. ]
“…”
I slowly rolled my eyes at her and glared at Rita.
[I know how you felt when you asked that question. However, it was an answer that meant that since you are the Queen’s guest and they depend on the Queen’s favor, there is no need for you to be considerate of them. ]
“… “Thank you for your consideration.”
There was a reasonable height difference between Rita and me, so I could just reach out and stroke her soft black curls.
[If you are offering a reward, I would like to formally request it when you regain your senses. ]
“I’ll pet you then too.”
[If you say so. ]
Only then did Rita slightly lower her head and adjust her posture to make it easier for me to stroke her head.
‘The atmosphere is nice here…’
On the contrary, the gaze of the people who opened stalls on the streets, did business, and looked at the goods displayed there became colder.
To be exact, starting from Rita’s remarks.
‘It’s not cold… ‘Are you scared?’
Because the shape and color of their eyes were somewhat different from ours, it was somewhat difficult to read emotions through their eyes.
Well, what is certain is that they are not friendly to this side.
“For now… “While we’re here, wouldn’t it be a good idea to look around a bit?”
Right now, we don’t know each other very well, so it’s such a dreary atmosphere, but I thought it would be enough to improve if I showed that I wasn’t an ignorant and violent male.
[Is there a field you are particularly interested in? ]
“Interest?”
[ Yes. The commercial district is divided into a total of 4 districts. Area 1 mainly deals with magic tools. If you are interested in clothing, go to area 2. General daily necessities are in Zone 3, which you are looking at now. The last 4th district is the street of culinary people selling somewhat extravagant desserts and food. ]
The thought that I had to avoid District 4 at all costs passed through my head.
‘No. ‘No.’
Rita clearly knew that they couldn’t cook.
Considering that Rita even used the expression somewhat extravagant, it would seem that there were many results of extravagance.
‘Okay. The skin and eye colors are a little different, there are horns on the head, and there are wings and a tail on the back and hips, but the overall appearance is still human, right?
It was clear that their tastes were not much different from ours.
Unless you enjoy the blood and rawness itself.
“Let’s start from District 4.”
[ Come this way. ]
I passed by the demons of District 3, who were completely silent, unlike the demons I first encountered on the street, and passed through somewhat complicated streets and alleys to arrive at District 4.
“…”
“…”
Of course, this place was not much different from District 3.
But one thing got me excited.
‘Sweet scent!!’
In addition, the streets were filled with the faint scent of butter and the warm smell that can only be smelled from freshly baked, savory bread.
“Maybe the most popular dessert store? Well, do you know a place like that?”
[ Sorry. ]
“No. “I asked just in case.”
That’s right, since I heard yesterday that he had never been outside of his hometown, it was right to think that I was being rude by asking this question.
“First…”
I was looking around the street to find the store or stall where the Mines were most concentrated, but I stopped rolling my eyes and stuck to Rita and lowered my voice.
“… “You won’t sell me anything or anything like that, right?”
[I don’t have that much courage. Above all, if you want to properly take care of what is hanging on your neck, you will behave yourself. ]
Is it an auditory hallucination?
I think I just heard the sound of chains scraping in succession.
“Rita.”
[ … ]
Just as expected.
As I held Rita’s right hand, where the back of her hand was touching, I felt the cold feel of the chain between her warm and soft palm.
I lowered my head slightly and whispered into Rita’s slightly pointed ear.
“Even if someone is rude to me, just stay still.”
[Nobility. ]
“If you’re having a hard time, just aim. “That helps.”
[ … All right. ]
Rita nodded her head, and I let go of her hand that I had held on to. I’ll have to put back the chain that I took out of her.
‘They say that when you go to Rome, you have to follow Roman law…’ … If there is no need for her, there is no need for her to follow.’
After I made sure that Rita’s chain was gone from her hand, I held her hand and walked down the streets of District 4, the only sound being the sound of her breathing.
‘The idea of finding the most popular store was wrong.’
I’m willing to stand in line if I have to, but that would make them more uncomfortable than me, and that would never help improve my relationship with them.
Well, it might be a little different if you appreciate the fact that you wait in line calmly.
‘I have a feeling it will just be a draw…’
Regardless of my reluctance, I am a guest of a high-ranking person who is protecting them, so I would naturally be cautious.
In other words, my current position can lead to abuse of power even if I don’t want it to. Maybe… ?
“That would be nice.”
The entrance wasn’t crowded with people like other stores, and I held Rita’s hand and led her to the store where I saw a person who had just opened the door and was walking out holding a bag of bread.
Dangling~♪
As I pushed through the door, the familiar and familiar sound of a bell greeted my ears. And…
“@%$#@^$?”
Along with the language of the Demon Continent used by Kuriri and Kuroro, which we heard in the border forest.
Sigh.
A counter placed inside the store where bread is displayed.
After that, the long tent was pulled back and Mine, with her impressive, beautifully braided hair, came out.
“@^##%$&… ?”
Then, when they entered the store and found us standing there, their faces gradually hardened like a scene from a cartoon. It was quite an interesting scene.
[I came to buy bread. ]
“… ^#%!! Ah, bam, bam… You came to buy it… Yes… Gu, take a look.”
While answering in the language of the continent, she suddenly covered her mouth. After taking a deep breath, she showed that she was proficient in using the language common to the continent.
‘Come to think of it… ?’
At the same time, I then noticed something strange.
Bizelin said that it is very rare to find people who can speak the common language of the continent. And the owner of the canyon city also said that she was unique in learning the common language of the continent.
‘But the demons we met on the street earlier spoke the continent’s common language, right?’
It was so natural that I didn’t notice.
Even Rita, who was right next to her, was speaking the continent’s common language, not the Demon Continent’s language, so she did not find it even more strange.
‘… What.’
I felt uncomfortable, as if I had quit halfway through this package.
Above all, the way the store owner looked at Rita was very suspicious.
“Is there any bread you recommend?”
“There… Wrinkle Pie… Round shape…”
“Is this what you mean?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
I don’t know what a linkle is, but I recognized it right away because it looked exactly like the pie I knew.
“Ah.”
[Why are you doing that? Nobleman. ]
I grabbed a Wrinkle Pie and scratched my cheek in response to Rita’s question.
“Can you lend me some money?”
[ … ]
As expected, this was a bit of a shocking statement.
Rita looked up at me for a long time with her indifferent eyes that reminded me of Sister Ray Bell.
[Nobility. ]
“Yes.”
[ … Please speak lower. If the Queen knew, it would be difficult for me to survive. ]
“Sorry. If you think something is going to happen, tell me. “I will try to stop you somehow.”
Of course, I’m not going to do it myself, but I’m going to use Rabel’s chance.
[ … Don’t worry about money and buy as much as you want. ]
“Hmm.”
I nodded shyly and headed to the counter with the Wrinkle Pie.
“Could you cut it into bite-size pieces so I can eat it now?”
“… All right.”
The unknown store owner went inside with the Wrinkle Pie.
That was when I was waiting with a little excitement for the owner to come out.
[Nobility. ]
“Uh? Why?”
When I turned my head at Rita’s call, the woman who had been waiting behind me approached me and raised her tiptoes.
It was as if she was imitating what I had whispered to her a little while ago. To accommodate her actions, I bent her knees slightly and brought her ear to Rita’s face.
[It is said that the people sent as envoys are making a fuss at the outer castle gate, asking to be allowed to meet the nobleman. ]
“Them?”
I heard it would take 15 days by carriage, but it took only four days.
It was surprising in many ways.
But Rita completely misunderstood my reaction…
[Things I don’t even know the topic of. I will tell you to cut off his head right away and decorate it at the castle gate. ]
