Chapter 58: Favor Work 3

Chapter 58: Favor Work 3

TL/Editor: Raei

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Despite Grace's high hopes, Count Kolmar's territory was disappointing.

It had lost most of its mages, alchemists, and blacksmiths to the City of Mages, a three-day journey away.

And if you want to make a living, you head to the City of Adventurers.

It's like sending people to Seoul and horses to Jeju.

Nevertheless, Grace was pleased, smiling constantly.

She snacked as we meandered through the market, our arms entwined.

It was bizarre to see chicken skewers and spiral potatoes for sale in a medieval European-style market, but so it was.

The hovering camera was a little annoying, but overall, wasn't this a successful date?

Her smile never left as we enjoyed street food and bought inexpensive bracelets.

"By the way, where are we meeting up?"

"We didn't set a meeting point. How about the temple?"

I wasn't concerned, even though we hadn't picked a place to meet.

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Raei Translations

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As our brief market date ended and the sun began to set, I heard a voice behind me.

The camera drone allowed her to track us, and she could pretend to stumble upon us coincidentally.

"Ah, there they are."

"Roland! Grace!"

Sure enough, the rest of the party emerged from the end of the street as we were leaving the market.

They had just come from the temple and planned to find us on the market street.

So, we all gathered and went to an inn recommended by the coachman.

It wasn't extravagant, but it was touted as the cleanest and priciest inn in town.

It catered to ordinary people, despite the rural coachman calling it expensive.

We settled down in the bustling hall, gave the remainder of our coins to a working kid as a tip, and ordered food.

"There's a carriage leaving for the City of Adventurers from the temple tomorrow morning. We can catch that."

"Perfect timing."

We dug into the hot sausages and began to chat.

Of course, when the camera wasn't focused on me, I was discreetly checking the chat.

Looks like my date with Grace was secondary.

Han Se-ah was trying to win over Irene.

Not of the romantic kind of course, but according to the chat, you can prevent party members from leaving by simply making them like you more.

Things like enjoying a beer after work or working hard together to earn a retirement fund.

The consensus was that a good relationship without friction was enough.

-Stop spamming baseless theories.

-Isn't it enough to just get along?

-What do you mean by getting along?

-I'd be popular by now if I was the kind that could get along with everyone.

While munching on a sausage and glancing at the chat, I watch Irene and Han Se-ah.

They seem closer than before.

I guess I'm low priority since I was the one that approached her in the first place.

I recruited a mage and plan to continue climbing the tower, so I'm not going anywhere.

And Grace simply needs to stay by my side.

So it's her relationship with Irene that needs to be strengthened.

Irene, is kind and seems to enjoy looking after people.

"Roland? What are you doing over there?"

"What am I doing? Just watching. Seems like everyone I know has decided to show up today."

"Seems so. The commotion must have drawn everyone down."

A beauty with drooping eyes, reminding one of a puppy.

I couldn't recall such a strikingly beautiful woman, but I immediately recognized her due to her unique equipment.

A long spear, longer than a person when held upright, there was only one individual I knew who wielded such a weapon.

Lily Deb, a young lady born into minor nobility who fled with but a single spear to avoid a politically arranged marriage.

"Is the person next to you part of your group? You've finally recruited a mage. Planning to go all the way?"

"Yes. I intend to take her to the frontlines on the 43rd floor."

"By the time you get there, it'll probably be the 45th floor."

Aside from her beauty, we had previously been quite friendly up in the tower.

While we talked, I felt a gentle pressure encircling my arm.

Grace, who had stealthily moved closer, leaned against me naturally.

What? In the meantime, a conversation started between the two women.

"Are you also a member of Roland's party?"

"Yes. I met Roland in the tower and asked to join his party, and he kindly accepted."

"Well, having a scout in the tower is essential."

"Yes, I am essential. Essential to Roland."

Both of them were wearing bright smiles, but I sensed the atmosphere around us turning frosty.

Despite being so close to Grace that I could feel her warmth through my arm, a chill swept over me.

I'm hardly the protagonist from an old-school romantic comedy, but even I can't ignore such an obvious display of affection.

The problem was the people gathered in this place.

From the head of the Adventurer's Guild to esteemed members of the Magic Tower, various people had gathered, watching me as if I were the lead in their favorite drama.

"This fellow's been showing off his face since descending from the tower."

"He tried to charm our girls as well, and now he's wooing someone from another party? No wonder his information sells for such a high price."

"Really? It's surprising to hear that from someone in the Information Guild."

"Servants from noble houses keep asking about this and that. Seems there's no shortage of lonely ladies in the evenings."

As Smith grinned and poked fun, aged women who looked like they'd never seen combat glanced at me and chuckled.

When they became gacha characters, they lost their wrinkles.

Did they also lose their dignity and their decency?

Naturally, it wasn't just these old men chortling at my expense.

Whether they found my quiet appearance sandwiched between the two women amusing or something else, the chat erupted at the sight.

-How is this a realistic game? It's purely fantasy

-Does he have a lover per star?

-Seems the genre's changed to a morning drama.

Rebecca, seated at the table, let out hearty laughter,

"Hey! I'll reserve a room for you three, so you can go enjoy yourselves! Or, I know a cozy inn with plush beds, should all four of us head there?"

"...No, we can't delay the meeting about the gate any further."

"..."

Their expressions turned sullen.

The two beauties were no match for an insane one.

I never imagined the day when Rebecca's wild nature would be a blessing.

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