Chapter 219
Playful Banter
Translator : PolterGlast
Having finished our greetings to the Battenberg
family, we decided to leave the Dungeon City promptly. Truthfully, I
wanted to subjugate the monsters listed on the wanted posters near the Dungeon
City and capture the dungeon regardless of the Kaonashi, but
exploration is impossible right now with Aoi's condition.
Furthermore, I wanted to let Aoi rest in the Dungeon
City a little longer, but since we left Lia and the others behind in
Biodasdal, we had to return quickly. While a long-term stay became
difficult, it was a happy feeling knowing we had people waiting for our return.
「Can you get into the carriage, Aoi?」
「That much is a pieeece of cake! My
arms aren't that bad, but my leg is terrible when I step on it!」
「Even after resting, there were no
signs of the swelling in your leg going down, after all. Graham-san's
recovery magic didn't work either, so it seems you have no choice but to rest
quietly.」
「I hate staying still, so resting
quietly is the most painful thing of all!」
「But what you gained was just as
significant, right? Not only did you get to fight that formidable enemy, but
you also gained the experience of winning.」
「That's true! I've found various
things I want to try out, so I have to heal my leg quickly!」
「In that case, you have no choice but
to rest. For a while, Ginia and I will handle the requests, and we'll
have you look after Lia and the others, Aoi.」
The requests in Biodasdal don't require three people,
so Ginia and I will handle them as a duo until she fully recovers. Since
Aoi isn't there, it hurts that we won't be able
to accept B-Rank requests, but... if I ask the Guild Master, there's a possibility he might work something out.
「Ehh! I already hate just
house-sitting, but I have to look after the little ones too!?」
「Don't say that; train them for me.
If they get a little older, they might be able to debut as adventurers. You
wouldn't want a report saying "They were taken down by monsters—"
when that time comes, right?」
「That's true, but you know! They're
so cheeky!」
「You're just as cheeky, Aoi.」
「I will help out in my spare time as
well, so let's make the children stronger together.」
She was still pouting, but it seemed she had reluctantly
agreed. I intend to train them myself too, but at the beginning, they'll grow
more if they receive instruction from Ginia and Aoi. Once they've
gained a certain level of ability, I'll drill it into them thoroughly.
Discussing Lia and the others' training methods
amidst all this, we rocked in the carriage and returned to Biodasdal.
「We've arrived! Somehow it felt
longer than the trip there!」
「That's probably because you couldn't
move freely. For now, Aoi, head straight home and rest quietly in your
room. I'll buy some food before heading back.」
「I'll lend you my shoulder, Aoi-chan.
Let's head back slowly.」
「Ginia, thank you! ...Am I heavy?」
「You're light, so it's fine!」
After getting off the carriage and seeing the two of them
off as they headed straight home, I decided to do some shopping. While
selecting foods that seemed like they would provide energy, I quickly returned
home as well.
「Wow! Welcome home, Graham-sama!」
「Welcome home! I heard from Aoi-san
that you defeated an incredibly strong monster, Graham-sama.」
「No, no! I'm the one who
defeated it! How many times do I have to say it for you to get it!」
「If it was an incredibly strong
monster, there's no way you could have defeated it, Aoi-sama! You
defeated it, right, Graham-sama?」
「No, Aoi and Ginia
really were the ones who defeated it. She might not look very strong, but Aoi
is a top-class adventurer in this city, you know.」
「See, I told you! Now that you
understand, shower me with praise!」
Lia and the
others still wore expressions of disbelief, giving a glimpse into their low
estimation of Aoi. Facing them, Aoi puffed out her chest as much
as she could. This kind of attitude is probably the reason why she doesn't look
strong.
「So you were... actually strong, Aoi-san.
I knew Ginia-san was strong, but this was unexpected.」
「Of course I am! My Adventurer Rank
is even higher than Graham's and Ginia's!」
「...Then, are you the strongest out
of the three of you, Aoi?」
「——Ugh!」
A sharp question from Gree, who had been listening
silently until now. She seemed troubled for an answer and stuttered, but she
finally opened her mouth.
「I can't beat Graham, but
between Ginia and me, I'm stronger!」
「I cannot just let that slide. I
thought I'd have to settle the score with you someday, Aoi-chan, but I
didn't think we'd be deciding it right here.」
「Wait a minute! I'm an injured
person! Nooo! ——Ahahaha!」
「I will keep tickling you until you
surrender.」
「——Uhahaha! Hyaa, I-I surrender! I
surrender, so stoop!」
「Stop fooling around and let's eat. Tricia,
I bought some food, so could you set it on the table?」
「Yes, understood.」
Setting aside Ginia and Aoi, who were playfully bantering, I decided to prepare the meal. It was an incredibly silly exchange, but seeing this peaceful atmosphere made me truly realize that I had come home.
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