Episode 18 – New environment and slow life?

My true identity was discovered by four beautiful girls, and I don’t know what it was, but we ended up traveling together.

I don’t mind it, and to some extent we know each other because we were together all the time when I was playing the role of the fake hero Alta.

Incidentally, back then, when I wasn’t switching places with Alta, I would hide in the shadows with my concealment skills fully open, or I would stand by under the carriage.

I had been trained that way all my life, so it wasn’t particularly hard for me.

But that’s not what I’m worried about.

“Seti Dono, don’t worry! I, Karina von Allanbard, will protect you! I swear it by the name of the knight!”

The princess knight Karina would get more and more excited and insist on it at every opportunity.

After learning that I was being targeted by the organization, she started staying by my side to protect me.

No, it’s not me I’m worried about. I mean the opposite, to be frank.

“I’m sorry, Hina san. It’s too small, isn’t it?”

“No, it’s fine. Fiala onee chan”

The girls are shrinking into each other’s arms in the cramped carriage.

No wonder. No wonder. Originally, it was a carriage that was only used by Master Io, Hina, and Shabazo. Halfway through, I started riding and it seemed like there was some leeway.

With four more people on board at once, it was only natural that the inside of the carriage would be cramped.

There were also numerous cooking utensils, equipment for stalls, and tents for sleeping.

Moreover, we only have one donkey to pull the wagon. He is large and silly-looking, but he is breathing more heavily than usual and looks as if he is having a hard time.

The overstaffing seems to be taking its toll.

“…… let’s give the donkey a rest. We have a lot of distance to cover again, and we may have to consider camping out in the field.”

We still have a few dozen kilometers to go to the next country, don’t we?

We might as well take a day to get there without overdoing it.

In a way, that’s what the slow life is all about, isn’t it?

“I’m sorry ……, Seti kun. We just barged in.”

Manisa, an older and beautiful sister with glasses, looks apologetic.

She is a very talented magician and her breasts are still as full as if she had grown two melons.

“No, it’s not like that, Manisa san.”

“Manisa is fine. No need for honorifics, Seti kun.”

“Yes, ……”

“Hey, Seti. What country are you on your way to?”

“Yes, I’m going north to the Kingdom of Izla.”

In response to my response, Miriel tilts her head cutely while hanging down her elf-like long ears.
　

“Hmm~, Is there anything in Izla?”

“Not that there’s anything going on, but it’s going to get hotter from now on,……, and it’s cooler up north, and that will have a big impact on sales of the ‘lunch wagon,’ which focuses on warm Japanese cuisine.”

This is another management technique that Master Io taught me.

We have cold ramen and other seasonal dishes in our repertoire, but we also take into account overall sales.

“I see. You’re a good manager, Seti.”

“No, that’s not true…… ah yeah. The kingdom of Izla is also famous for its hot springs, especially for its mixed baths. Especially mixed bathing.”

“”””Mixed bathing?””””

For some reason, all of the girls except for Hina bit the dust.

“W-What’s wrong with that?”

“N-no,……, Seti-dono, you are also suddenly so bold.”

Eh? What is it, Karina? bold?

“…… Umm, Seti san. Speaking of mixed baths, are there family baths or some other restricted places?”

I don’t know, Fiala.

Why are you wiggling your body with pinkish-white cheeks?

“Maybe there are. I’ve never been to this country either.”

“Hey, Seti nii chan. When we go to the hot springs, let’s go in with Hina.”

“Yes, that sounds good.”

“”””Sounds good!?””””

Eh? W-What?! Everyone suddenly raised their voices!?

“S-Seti kun, you are …… that, aren’t you? He is a boy, isn’t he, having such a desire?”

What do you mean by that kind of desire, Manisa? What’s the problem?

“We’re going to wash each other’s backs and …… soak in the hot water together.”

What’s the matter with you, Miriel? What, are you thinking of Hina? This child is only 9 years old, you know?

If it’s just Hina, she’ll be fine in the men’s bath, right?　

But there are some perverted bastards …… who look at the cute Hina with dirty eyes, too.

“No, well,…… since you’re all here, it would be nice to go to the women’s baths with just the girls, wouldn’t it, Hina?”

“Yeah, I think so. Onee chan, let’s go in with Hina!”

“”””Eh, well, yeah……””””

What’s that? The air has become more subtle all at once.

What are you disappointed about?

D-Did you think you were going to take a mixed bath with me?!

No, it’s just too bad, isn’t it? …… Just the thought of taking a mixed bath with everyone makes my head spin and I feel dizzy.

We ended up staying in the wild that day.

There was only one simple tent, so I took it upon myself to be the fireman and keep an eye on the fire.

The girls looked unhappy, but there was no way I would be able to sleep properly with them so close to me.

I’m at an age now, and I’ve got Hina to deal with,……, so if I make a mistake, I’ll be in trouble.

“Gawwah, gawwah.”

The young dragon, Shabazo, is unusually close to me.

He’s a cowardly fellow, so he doesn’t seem to have any place to be when four beautiful girls suddenly barge in on him.

I pat his blank head. I thought this is the first time I’m doing this plainly.

“I’m sorry, Shabazo. I’m sorry …… for losing your place, but they’re very nice girls. I’ll figure something out in time.”

I know it came out this way in the heat of the moment, but if we are going to continue our journey together, we have to think about the future.

Deep down, I’m glad to be with you all.

I owe them for giving me the chance to regain my lost heart.

Besides, as a man, I want to protect …… them.

The next morning.

Dong! Dong! Dong!

The sound of dry gunfire echoes.

It was Hina’s gun training.

I was standing beside her, instructing her to shoot at an empty can from a distance.

“Hina, body halfway up. Relax your right hand and squeeze the trigger.”

“Yeah …… yes!”

Only then, I become a master from a big brother.

As an assassin.

Dong–pash!

The bullet hit the empty can brilliantly.

Good streak.

I have mixed feelings about this, but I think she’s talented.

She’s at a level where I can eventually teach her not only marksmanship, but other skills as well.

Hina must learn to shoot as well, since she is being targeted by the Dark Nine Dragons.

At least enough to be able to protect herself,……, because she is a precious child entrusted to me by Master Io.

But recently, because of the bustling environment, Hina also said that she has started to laugh a lot in a natural way.

Especially since Master Io disappeared, she often forced a smile out of concern for me.

Thinking about it, I have to thank Karina and the others.

We were able to arrive at the Kingdom of Izla around midday.

The faint smell of sulfur. The country is famous for its hot springs.

We immediately applied to the town hall for permission to operate.

The “Lunch Wagon” opened in the plaza of the royal capital.

The restaurant is more successful than ever before.

The place was overflowing with people and there was a long line of customers.

We know why.

–It was the girls.

“”Welcome! The lunch wagon is now open for business~♡””

Manisa and Miriel called out

Moreover, they were wearing sexy, slightly revealing maid’s uniforms, with frilly mini-skirts and open bosoms.

Apparently, she had purchased this outfit before she left for her trip as a “call-in outfit”

Moreover, Manisa, who is usually so calm and collected, is sounding very sweet, and Miriel has changed her character and is showing off her bratty side.

I had heard that they were going to help, but I didn’t realize how stubborn both of them were.

Manisa, who boasts of her outstanding style, and Miriel, an elf girl who is as good as an idol, have an unusually large number of male customers, probably due in part to their sales skills.

I began to wonder if they were really here for lunch.

“Seti san, it’s ready! Grilled pork set meal!”

“Thank you, Fiala! Hina, take it to the customer at table 8!”

“Yes, okay!”

Fiala, dressed in a maid’s uniform, assists me in the kitchen, and Hina tries her best to help me.

Especially Fiala, who has been a good cook since she was a member of the hero party, was able to handle most of the cooking with just a little instruction.

It’s really helpful because I can’t cover it all by myself.

This is what a god sent means.

Furthermore…….

“Hey guys, this is the place I recommend! It’s delicious!~”

Karina brought a large group of men and women with her.

All were dressed like adventurers.

Yes, Karina had gone out of her way to call out in the guild while working as an adventurer.

This is another thing that happened. ……

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