"It would be a nuisance if this many people entered one by one. I'll finish it right away, so please wait here." After saying that, I stepped into the store. Then I noticed some thin blankets, thinking that I might need it if anyone was captured, I decided to buy some just in case. Carrying the items I wanted and some blankets I hadn't planned for, I paid the bill. "This is?" Totifa asked me when I came back with a bigger bag than they expected. "Some blankets. We might need them." "The adventurers who went before us may have been captured, right?" "Oh, that's right." "I hope they're okay." "I do too."
From my experience, I could easily imagine that even if they were still alive, they would be in trouble, but I decided not to say anything unnecessary. Anyway, after I finished shopping, I packed up the small blankets and handed out torches and the antidote to everyone. "So, this is the antidote. This is the first time I've seen the real thing." Shatitina is looking at the small bottle containing the antidote with interest. "There aren't that many monsters that use poison." "True." "There's no harm in having it. If you're properly prepared, you won't have to worry."
"I appreciate it that you gave it to me, but..." Dotin begins. "As I said earlier, I don't have a lot of money. Can I pay the money after we finish defeating the goblins?"
"That's a very noble gesture, but I don't need the payment."
"What do you mean?" "This is a gift from me to some rookies. Please use it meaningfully." It was me who said the item was needed, and I had no intention of taking payment from these young people who were just starting out. "You said you didn't need a reward, right? Even though it won't do you any good, you're being kind to me, aren't you?" "I'm not in such a need for money that I would fight over this small amount of money." "You say that, but your equipment is pretty poor considering that?"
"You wouldn't understand." "What?"
"I'm using a reasonably good sword and small shield buckler, aren't I? Even if you've subjugated small goblins a hundred or two hundred times, you won't be able to buy these." "Is that so? I'm not a connoisseur, so I don't really know." "And as for me being strangely helpful..." "Yeah." "We're just a temporary party, so we may never see each other again."
"Oh, that's right." "I think it's an important duty of a seasoned veteran to train the juniors. If the juniors can grow up, the damage from monsters will be less." "Even though it's not in your best interest?" "It's for everyone's benefit. I make more than enough money." I continued.
"There are quite a few people who believe that if the number of competitors increases, the prey will decrease.'' "Ah." "The amount of land controlled by humans is very small indeed. I wish they would at least increase their territory by more than half before saying such a nonsensical statement." However, I can't imagine how many hundreds, or even thousands of years it would take for that to happen. "You're amazing!!" That's what Shatitina, who was quietly listening to the conversation between me and Dotin, exclaimed. "Shati?" "From the first time I met you, I knew you were different from your average adventurer, but I never expected you to be this wonderful!" Shatitina continues with excitement.
"Most adventurers have their own interests at heart and don't care about anything else. I don't deny that this is in the public interest, but I have always thought that their ambitions were too low."
Shatitina's passionate speech continues. "But Charles was different! You're trying to guide us without considering your own interests!! At the first party I joined, I met such a wonderful person. I am truly blessed to have received this!" "I feel bad being praised so much." I continue while expressing my honest feelings. "It's not that exaggerated. If this world full of monsters could get better even just a little, I'd be happy." "I agree." Totifa agrees with my words. "There is no doubt that the land under human control is gradually increasing, but there are still many unexplored places."
"That's the way it is, even though I'm proud to say that I'm doing my part."
I'm just a swordsman now, so I'm going to be conservative in my declaration.
"There are a lot of monsters, and I know that I can't do it alone. I'm looking forward to seeing you all grow."
They are just starting out, but they are young. That's how I concluded, thinking about that possibility. "Now then, let's go to the weapon shop." After the conversation had settled down, I started talking. "Huh? You have a sword, don't you? Or is that a decoration?" Dotin asked while looking at the long sword I was wearing. "It's not for me. I'm going to buy you a weapon." "Me? Can't you see that I have this beloved sword?" While answering that, Dotin proudly shows off the Claymore on his back. "Are you planning on swinging that ridiculously large claymore around in a narrow cave?" I could easily imagine him being blocked by obstacles and not being able to swing properly. "What about you?" Dotin says this while looking at my long sword again.
"I know how long my weapon is. I have no problem with it."
I'm not being careless; I just don't carelessly change my equipment unless I think I need to be very prepared. I am accustomed to handling a long sword in a narrow dungeon, and I can cope with a goblin or so at any time. "I'm sure you're right. As expected of a seasoned veteran, what you say is different." Dotin, with a distrustful look on his face, replied in a barbed tone. He is not very happy that he is the only one who is treated as an amateur. "I'm sure you have the arm strength to wield such a huge and stupidly large sword. So, you should be able to kill a goblin with a short sword."
It would be a lot of trouble if I made him feel inferior any further, so I decided to tickle Dotin's self-respect and pride while continuing the conversation. "Well, in my hands, I know that even with a small sword, it would be easy to defeat a goblin." I listen to Dotin's words while suppressing the urge to point out that being careless is the enemy. "What should I do about the money? As I said earlier, I don't have much money." "Because I suggested it. Naturally, I'll pay for it. There's no harm in having it, so just bring at least one normal sword with you." "You're really generous. I respect that." "If you don't do your part, the three rear guards will be in high danger. Conversely, as long as you do your job properly, I can watch with peace of mind. Thinking like that, it's a cheap investment. We are counting on you party leader." "Oh, leave it to me!" Dotin, who was relieved by the words "Party Leader", gave a good reply.
After all, although he is simple, he doesn't seem to be a bad guy. While we were having such a conversation, we found a weapon shop while walking, and after a brief inspection, we quickly purchased the item we wanted. The price is neither high nor cheap. It was perfectly appropriate. Then, I handed it to Dotin. "It's an ordinary short sword, but it should be enough to defeat the goblin. Use it wisely."
"Well, thank you very much. I'll take it. What should I do with my Claymore?" "If you don't feel comfortable without a weapon you're familiar with, just bring it with you. From what I've seen, you don't seem to have any trouble carrying it around. I can't believe you're a rookie, you have a lot of stamina." I couldn't help but offer words of praise, not flattery or anything like that.
In my short life as an adventurer, I have never met an adventurer who wields the Claymore as easily as Dotin. "Then I'll bring it. I can't leave my partner behind." Adventurers are usually attached to their possessions. Even though he's just starting out, Dotin seems to be the same way.
"Well, we had to make preparations for a long time." "Yes, I'm tired of waiting!" Dotin replied with a vigorous tone. "Preparation is important, especially for rookies like you. Lack of preparation is not an exaggeration, a matter of life and death." Everyone showed serious expressions upon hearing my words. "Those are good expressions. Well then, let's go." In this way, we headed to the cave where the goblins were nesting.
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