Chapter 4 - 6 Underground Auction – Preparation to departure

 In the end, the rings I gave to Hayato, eight in total, became almost identical abilities.

Well, it's only natural because the materials are the same, but I made them all the same design so that they wouldn't fight over design and preference.

I feel bad for Hayato, but I'm going to have to ask him to wear four rings of the same design, but, well, at least bear with that. Apparently, the effects add up, for instance.

However, the effect of the same type of ability gradually diminishes the more it is worn.

Of course, it is. Four massive attack power increases, four times as many! And when it comes down to it, the one with most accessories wins.


After that, I enjoyed the sight of the beautiful women's flushed bodies after the bath, so I led them to the guest room and decided to go to bed quietly.

And the next day, today is the day Aina and the others are coming back from gathering materials, but I'm leaving tomorrow so I'm going to make preparations for Aina and the others as well.

After listening to the story, I decided to take some accessories made of high-quality materials given to me by Hayato, as I might be able to sell the accessories at the auction.

However, I heard it's better to put them all together than to put them out as a single item, so most of them are items made by < Forgery - Multi-Copy>.

There's only one expensive accessory among them that is original.


I was wondering what kind of person buys them, but it seems that knight leaders and others buy them as gifts for their troops and new accessory stores buy them all together.

Anyway, I made it because if I couldn't sell it, it wouldn't be a loss because I could sell it eventually.


And early in the morning.

After waking up early in the morning, I decided to go to the morning market.

...... it was supposed to be,


“Hey. Where are you going this early in the morning?” (Letty)

“Well, I heard they have a morning market, so I thought I'd take a look......” (Itsuki)


I assumed no one else was awake, so suddenly someone was talking to me, so I was talking honorific.

I mean, I don't know how you got up when the sun wasn't even up yet, Letty-san.


“Yup. Then I'll keep you company. I had some time on my hands” (Letty)

“I think there will not any interesting?” (Itsuki)

“It's fine. I just wanted to talk to her for a bit” (Letty)

“So, shall we go?” (Itsuki)

“Yeah. Let's go” (Letty)


So, my companion this time was Miss Letty.


I decided to leave a note for Hayato before I left.

If he assumes this is some sort of encounter, I don't want to get him being misunderstand.


『 I'm going to the morning market! Itsuki』

『 I'm awake now, I'll accompany him. Letty』


That should do it.

Yup. It should be okay.


The morning market is just an early-morning sale in the shopping district in the north area, but there are more people than I expected.


“Heh. I didn't know there were so many people at the morning market” (Itsuki)

“I guess so. I've never been here before and it's pretty crowded” (Letty)


It's understandably small compared to the doujinshi events that take place in the summer and winter, but it's quite a crowd.


“Where do we go first?” (Letty)

“Hmmm, I'll start with the vegetables harvested in the morning. I also want meat, fish, and spices. I'd like to buy some extra clothes and underwear” (Itsuki)

“You buy quite a lot” (Letty)

“I thought I should buy some things I'll need when I go out. I mean, if I put the ingredients in a Magic Space, it doesn't matter how much time has passed” (Itsuki)

“Space magic is so useful. I wonder if I could get one too” (Letty)

“It will trouble me if it's easy to get........ It's my trump card” (Itsuki)


I've spent a lot of points on this.

If this was easy to learn, I think I would have taken a different skill set.


“Too bad. If I had made the food ahead of time, I could have eaten something delicious in the dungeon” (Letty)

“Isn't Chris's cooking not good enough?” (Itsuki)

“If we run out of ingredients, we have to cook with whatever is available. It doesn't matter how good a cook Chris is, it's impossible for us to cook without the right ingredients. Besides, if we have a restroom, it's okay, but if not, we don't have time to cook in the passage, so sometimes we just have to roast” (Letty)


Ugh. Not even able to eat a meal to its satisfaction.

After all, dungeons are a terrifying place....


“Oh, brother! And today, you have another beautiful woman with you, you sexy man!” (Vegetable Shopkeeper)

“I agree that she's a beautiful woman, but she's my friend's girlfriend. Don't start any weird rumors” (Itsuki)

“Ah! I'm not his girlfriend!” (Letty)

“Yeah, yeah. Got anything good in here today?” (Itsuki)

“Of course! Look at these tomatoes! Big and juicy!” (Vegetable Shopkeeper)

“Oh, this looks so good. In fact, I'd like to take a bite out of it” (Itsuki)


The bright red tomato was big and fresh and shiny.

By all appearances, this is the freshest, most delicious tomato picked in the morning, and I don't need to eat it to know that it's the best tomato.


“Well, why don't you just go ahead and put together a list of all of your recommendations, including Tomato” (Itsuki)

“Yes! The same as always!” (Vegetable Shopkeeper)


That said, she picks a selection from the vegetables laid out in front of the store.


“...... You surely use quite generously on shopping” (Letty)

“Because I have Shiro, a big eater at home. I can store as much as I want, so I buy a lot of food. And besides” (Itsuki)

“Yes! You always buy a lot. I'll give you a peach (Momomo) as a service!” (Vegetable Shopkeeper)

“Thank you, onee-san. Huh? I think you've lost some weight and become more beautiful” (Itsuki)

“Hahaha. I've been eating all my vegetables! Here, take this limple too!” (Vegetable Shopkeeper)

“Thanks, and love you! Onee-san!” (Itsuki)

“I love you too! Come again!” (Vegetable Shopkeeper)


She gives quite discount today.

Normally, Wendy would selectively pick and choose what to buy and I'd get the service at the end!

That's why I love this store so much!


“...... Your love is so cheap” (Letty)

“Isn't lip service at least common knowledge?” (Itsuki)

“Huh, you and Hayato are totally different types” (Letty)

“Well, that guy seems to be a serious guy” (Itsuki)


Lip service from him...... as expected, it is impossible.

If I told him to flatter other people, I'd be regarded as natural airhead.


“Next stop is meat store!” (Itsuki)

“Are you going to give lip service to next one?” (Letty)

“No, next time I'll make use of Letty” (Itsuki)

“Huh!?” (Letty)

“Excuse me. Pops, are you here?” (Itsuki)

“Ooh. Hey, mister! You're with another beautiful girl today, huh? You're so lucky that make me envy you” (Old man from meat store)

“Aahhhhh...... You know, this person is that Earl Hayato's important person. I just happened to bring her along this time because she said she'd be willing to help me with my morning shopping, and I don't know if she'd be upset with you?” (Itsuki)

“What the hell!? Sorry about that. That's right, I just happened to be in the good part of King Piggle's, today! I'd love for the Earl to have it” (Old man from meat store)

“Oh, come on. We can't afford it, okay? I'm just here to get the best part of the Black Morm, as usual” (Itsuki)

“I know what you mean, mister. It's a gift. Please give my regards to the Earl and the pretty lady” (Old man from meat store)

“Oh, all right. Then I'll gladly take it. Then, as always, just make sure it's as good as it gets. Just give us the 150,000-or 200,000 Nord worth of whatever you want us to eat” (Itsuki)

“I'm really humbled to you, mister. Always getting the best of me, these guys are up in business!” (Old man from meat store)

“Don't be silly. Pops is too jolly for customers to come near you, so they don't ask for extra meat” (Itsuki)

“That's a relief. Nice job, mister. My cheerfulness is getting the better of me. I'm going to go cut up, so wait for it” (Old man from meat store)


After saying that, the owner disappeared into the back. 


“......What? Just now” (Letty)

“What, you mean, this usual stuff we say to each other but......” (Itsuki)


By the way, what I rephrased was the cost of the King Piggle.

The fat in the pig's oil is elegant and delicious without being sticky, and the meat is even better when it's cooked in the oil after it's cooked, making it twice as tasty as it should be.

The surprisingly high price of 100,000 Nord for a normal purchase is the reason why I can't get to it every time.

So, I decided to get the service at half price.

If I buy 150,000 Nord worth of Black Morm, this is the kind of relationship that will give me this much service.

This is the kind of service that would last longer if we were doing better here than getting it for free.


“Are you doing this theatrical stuff every time you shop?” (Letty)

“Well, this time, it was Letty. That was a nice price” (Itsuki)

“Don't treat people like a joke........ And besides, to use people name like Hayato........” (Letty)

“Isn't it true?” (Itsuki)

“Speaking of which... didn't you say something that wasn't absolutely necessary yesterday?” (Letty)

“Hmm? I don't know if that was unnecessary or not, but I think I said something” (Itsuki)

“Yesterday, uh....” (Letty)

“Oh, does he hold you?” (Itsuki)

“No, it's not! He hugged each one of us!” (Letty)

“What the hell......... But you did your best, Hayato” (Itsuki)


Mm-hm. That's a step forward to right direction.

Well, you'll just have to make love to them slowly from now on.


“And then he whispered in my ear that he liked me... and everyone get said so, but then we talked about it. And afterwards, we said that everyone likes Hayato.......” (Letty)

“I wish you all could be embraced together” (Itsuki)

“Ah! You surely are! Hayato's not like you! He thought about each one, and that's why he talked to me properly!” (Letty)

“Well, it's fine, right? If it hadn't been for that, he wouldn't have been able to handle it for the rest of his life. I thought it was unnecessary, but I thought it was too painful to be the same man who killed alive like that” (Itsuki)

“Hayato is engaged to the king's daughter, Shapalial-sama....... Even so, I was very happy to hear you say that we are important too. But..........” (Letty)

“I mean, this world isn't exactly about monogamy, is it?” (Itsuki)

“That's right through....” (Letty)


Well, I'm completely biased.

When I hear the word "aristocrat", I get the image of having several women in their lives.

But as I imagined, polygamy doesn't seem to be a problem.

But I guess there's a question of whether or not she's a legitimate wife.


“Legal wife or not, he's not one to make a distinction. He'll love you equally in any way he can. Well, I don't know what kind of a princess she is” (Itsuki)

“Shapalial-sama is a wonderful and compassionate person.... He doesn't neglect us, I believe......” (Letty)

“That's good. This is the way to be a hero. Everyone deserves to be loved equally” (Itsuki)

“But you know, I think we all have that feeling that it's just me. I also want to be seen only from him” (Letty)

“You'll have to decide for each other on those things. I mean, you know, making a day of it, just the two of you. There are so many ways you can do for that” (Itsuki)


Anyway, Pops is late....... But when I thought he was slow, he lurked in the back while watching us.


“Oh, I'm sorry. It looks like you guys are having some serious conversations. It's hard to call you out on that” (Old man from meat store)

“Hey, you're changing to say it's our fault. That's a lot of food, by the way” (Itsuki)

“That's usually what 200,000 Nord would cost. Come on, open the bag quickly. You'll be all alone in the morning market” (Old man from meat store)

“Yeah, see you later” (Itsuki)

“Yes, welcome every time! If you're gonna have a lovers' quarrel, then do it at home!” (Old man from meat store)

“The snitch is confirmed!” (Itsuki)

“Oh! Mister! That's awful! You weren't kidding, were you?” (Old man from meat store)


I can't hear you.

Well, there's nothing going to happen if I say it.

The old man was like he was going to tear my arm to shreds, 'Hold on a minute, Mister!" He shouted, "I know," so I'll give him a signal that I understand.

Then immediately the old man patted his shoulder and moved on to serve another customer.

As expected of a morning market, there are still a lot of people.


“Well, there's no point in worrying about it now, right? Anyway, I'm going to go buy some spices next” (Itsuki)

“Oh, yeah. That too. It would be a shame to waste my precious time doing this” (Letty)

“Yes, yes. Just enjoy the time you have with Hayato now. Why don't you simply relax your life?” (Itsuki)

“You're always so easygoing” (Letty)

“It's a terrible thing to say. It hurts me too....” (Itsuki)

“I've got to be tough on you. Your slaves, they only seem to agree with everything you say” (Letty)

“There's no denying for it. In a double sense” (Itsuki)

“...... you are not so good at this” (Letty)

“That's harsh......” (Itsuki)


We bought some spices and drinks, and when we got to the clothing store, we bought some free-size underwear and some simple loungewear and went home.

We ended up buying baked goods in the morning as a souvenir because she wanted some sweetness on the way, and it made me understand that all girls like sweet things.

Today's purchase, tightened to 440,000 Nord.

I wonder if I bought too much, even though it was my first time away and I didn't know how much to add or subtract.

But expensive meat is good. This is not to say that cheap meat is bad, but this is absolute.

I don't want to cut corners when it comes to food.

So, if it's tasty, I'll buy it! However, insects are excluded.


Well, I guess I'm ready to travel now.

All that's left is for Aina and the others to come back and explain the situation to them.

Before that, I have to take the accessories and vibrators I made for Reinrich and Yashisu and secure my fund.

I don't have anything in particular that I want, but I'm going to the auction. Maybe I'll find a bargain.

This time I made the accessories with the high-quality materials Hayato brought with him, so it should be at least 30 million Nord, if not more.

Thanks to Hayato for getting such a large sum of money, but I'll take yesterday's advice as a self-serving offset.


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