The Adventures of Magical Princess Makina 17

Chapter 17 Vaniranda's Tavern

Late summer winds blow through the woods.

The sound that rides on it. It is the clash of swords and fangs. It was the sound of a battl. With both sides risking their lives.

Gawd!”

You have to stop the 'dog' from biting your arm of. And eat its mandibles with your sword.

With the returning swor. He slashed down the head of the Dark Demon Dog (Black Dog).

But a demon dog is not a lone creature. The beast is a creature that acts in packs.

Even though it is daytim. Ferocious demons appear one after another from the depths of the dark forest.

He tried to thrust his sharp fangs and claws into the black-haired swordsman Tet – and tried.

Windcutter!

A hig. Clear voice on a fresh breeze kneads the magic.

The gusts of wind that were created became countless blades and tore through the bodies of the Demon Dog. Through trees and grass and flowers.

The five dismembered demons sink into the earth as a lump of flesh without even raising a cry of despair.

All the demon dogs left behind were also cut down by Tet with a single sword.

And so the dimly lit forest returns to its original silence.

“Phew……”

The wizard Machina let out a taut breath and smiled at Te. Their gazes entwining.

A very comfortable victory.

The closer you get to the royal cit. The more powerful the demons becom. But the two of them kicked the crap out of the demons without any trouble.

'You're looking all righ. Mr Tett!

“It is all thanks to the efforts of the Princess……. The Princess saved my lif. And I will surely repay her with the work of my sword……!”

I'm not sure what you mean by that. I understan. So please keep 'Squire Mode' to a moderate level (・・・・. Okay?”

“O……!　Sorr. It's not…… It's just… “O. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorr. Sorry.

He still hasn't lost his knightly behavior – if anythin. Tet's loyalty to him has increased since he was brought back alive by the dex ore that Machina dug up.

I mined the antidote ore in the Wells Volcano and was able to learn about the lewd magic of “Gerweth” From Coltr. Who was a worker there.

Te. Who wandered the borderline between life and death after being poisoned by Poison Fro. Has recovered to the point where he can safely wield a sword.

Makina also has more (・・・・) magical power thanks to Kortra (・・・・. And she's no match for them. It's no longer lagging behind goblins or poison frogs.

“At this rat. We'll make it to King's Landing in one piece……!”

This is smooth sailing. Our destination is the Great Magic Library in King's Landing.

My heart swells with anticipation at the prospect of finding clues to the 　ancient magic (Gerwes. And by extensio. The mages of the avenging enemy.

It's…….

However.

The problem is always and realistically posed.

“I don't have…… Any money in my possession……..”

We both let out a loud sigh at the same time.

And they got alon. And their stomachs rumbled too.

That's right. The problem at hand for Makina and the others was to find money.

When he first arrived in Well. He had some savings from the quests he had earned up to that point.

Howeve. The doctor who spent a week with Tette for a week hadtopay for her treatment.

Furthermor. There was a payment to the hot spring inn. Moreove. Tac. The pick-up artis. Had left a “Bill” For the landlad. And since he had escaped from Melissa and left tow. Makina and her friend. Who were partying with hi. Had to pay for Tact's accommodation as wel. Even if it was only temporarily.

They didn't even sell the rare Dex or. Turning it all into antidotes.

And the bad luck just piled up.

The other ores that 　Makina had dug up during the seven days were all given to the guild. The guild's receptionist was impatient (・・・・・) with he. Sayin. “I don't need anything except the Dex or. So please let me go to the volcano as soon as possible.”

In the en. Most of the money I had saved was gone.

They were a princess and a knight of a countr. And for the first time in their live. They were faced with poverty.

“If only I had filled out the checklist at the time so that at least some of the gems would be on han. Other than the Dex ore……”

There's no use mourning the pas. Makina.

Having said tha. Tet is also poking at the demon dog's carcass with the tip of his sword.

It's not like the 　demons you defeat are going to conveniently drop (drop) money on you.

If it's goblins or other such creatures that take human equipment and possession. There are still many bird and beast type demons around here. There is no way that they possess human currency.

“……After al. It seems we have no choice but to continue on our way to the 'tavern'.”

'Well……. We've got a lot of work ahead of u. And we don't have time for leisurely quests.”

The adventurers were not in such a situation. This situation was not so much of a problem for adventurers.

The reason for this is that there are 　Adventurers' Guilds all over the world that accept quests. The real thrill of being an adventurer is that you can earn money any way you wan. Depending on your skills.

But Makina and the others couldn't stay in the spa town forever. Now that they have a clear destinatio. The Royal Librar. They have a reason to head to the Royal Capital as soon as possibl. Even if it's just for a day or a second.

I wonder what kind of place it i. Then?　Is that 'Vanillanda's Tavern'……”

'Come o……. They say it's an easier place to make money than doing quests……”

The 'they' who had given us the name Vaniranda's Tavern were the veteran adventurers Tet had rescued.

They had been turned into crystals by the Poison Frog that inhabited the 'crest'.

He was treated as missing for a long tim. But was saved by Tet's desperate efforts that somehow did not crystallize.

Because of this debt of gratitud. She visited Tette frequently at the hot spring resort during her treatmen. And when Tette woke u. She was delighted and expressed her gratitude in her own words.

When they found out about Makina and the others' pocket. They told them about a “Certain place”.

Lending and borrowing money between adventurers only leads to trouble. But instea. They gave the two new adventurers “Information”.

That was it – the name of the restaurant was “Vanillanda's Tavern”.

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Just after the sunset completely fel. We left the forest road.

The bar was located on the 　open flatland beyond.

Torches to ward off demons were lit all aroun. And dazzling lights leaked from each of the windows of the huge three-story wooden house.

The absence of man-made objects in the area makes the warm light stretching from the dozens of windows eye-catching.

The nighttime castle that floats in the 　pitch-black darkness has the appearance of a small “Fortress” Rather than an inn.

“Welcome. One man and one woman.

When I entered the restauran. The air was filled with the smell of alcohol and the hustle and bustle of many peopl. As it was only a bar.

And at that reception counte. There was a woman waiting for hi. Who for a moment made him think she was a demon.

She's covered in fat that looks like it's about to be ripped of. But she's dressed up in gorgeous dresses and jewelry (accessories).

Her hair was dyed purple and she wore thick makeup on her fac. Reminding me of a typical “Witch” From a story.

I'm Vanilland. The owner. Welcome to my castle (bar).

But of cours. She is not a demon. Vanillanda is bigger than most big me. But she is a human being.

S. I guess we're staying in toda. Right?　As you can se. The first floor is for drinks and foo. And the second floor is for regular overnight rooms. The third floor is a luxury service room……

'Ye. N. We're……. U. We are……!”

I heard you could make some money here.”

The two are suspicious of the cost of lodging and food for the nigh. Let alone a luxury roo. And they try to ask each other if they can make any money.

But neither – or their bellies made a loud grumbling (…) Soun. Making Vanillanda giggle.

“Hi ther. You're a visitor from 'over there'. Sit down and wait a bit. If you're hungr. You won't be able to get anything out of m. Will you?”

She was built as if she could swallow a small child whole in one bit. But her voice and tone exuded the receptiveness of a mother of a large family.

Makina and Tet did as they were told and took their seats at a table on the first floor.

Looking aroun. Many customers were filling the chairs as it was dinner time.

And the aspect of it was really different in a thousand different ways.

Hey!　Bring the booze!　More booz. More booze!　I've got plenty of money!

A young adventure. Red-face. Is chomping down on meaty steaks and seafoo. Lavishly filling his stomach with expensive brands of sake.

In one corner of the table was a Dex or. Not for detoxificatio. But as a precious metal in lieu of a 'chip. Which he handed to the waitress who brought him his drink.

“…… O. U……. Water…… Additionally.”

In contras. Some of them were refilling the free water in small voices.

He is a middle-aged adventurer with the appearance of a bi. Experienced vetera. But he looks exhausted and counts the few remaining possessions in his wallet as he licks them.

I had already finished my meal and other frugal thing. Of course.

“…… This is……”

'That's a hell of a disparity……'

Vaniranda's Tavern is located halfway between the spa town of Wells and the Royal Capital.

This is the place where those who 　succeed in mining in the mountain stream quests and volcanoes and get rich (money) play hard.

But for those who didn'. It was also a place where they would run to for shelter from the wind and rain in their “Sukappin” To grab their last chance at the royal capital.

And Makina and the other. Who couldn't look at it as something els. Were adventurers who belonged mor. Or rathe. Completel. To the latter side of the “One-hit-wonder” Crowd.

To Makina and Te. Who were on the downward slope of their live. Vaniranda put soup with vegetables and beans and black barley bread on the table.

“After you eat tha. Come into my office from behind the counter. I'll tell you a little bit about the money we're going to make. You'll just have to help me out a bit with the business of the inn. You'll live in and work for a few day. And when you've saved up enough money for your tri. You can go to King's Landing or whatever you want. That's what we all do here.”

Vaniranda's smiling face looks more like a large predator before predation than a benevolent goddess.

But stil. It was a much-needed helping hand for both of them.

O. Thank you……!

I will do my very best!”

I haven't even asked him for details ye. But he's already ready to work. I was in a situation where I had no other choice.

Makina and Tet were pouring hot soup into their empty bellies and admiring Vanillanda's personality with a look of satisfaction on their faces.

You've got a great place here!”

“Yeah……!　It sure looks a lot easier than risking your life on a quest……!”

Regardless of his appearanc. He is a “Good man” Who welcomes needy adventurers as his guests and even gives them work opportunities.

The fact that he's running such a large inn and ba. He must be a very skilled manager.

Is it dishwashing or customer service? Or is it cooking or cleaning?

Makina and Tetteh are having a discussion about their future work…

“……Wel. Here come Zhuibun and a couple of weak-minded youngster…….. Wel. They both have good faces and look promisin…….!

–The two of them are still a bit naiv. Having grown up in a greenhous. Even though they're budding adventurers.

He was tucking into his meal with relis. Not imagining the harshness and horror of society.