Chapter 79

Alfred stood at the entrance of the shop, mentally and physically drained from the unfamiliar long hours of shopping, but he endured without complaint for the sake of his beloved wife.

The surrounding female customers watched the affectionate couple with envy, glancing at the knocked-out man and feeling disappointed.

They really do make a great couple, don't they?

I thought there wouldn't be much to see for a kid like me, but surprisingly, there were quite a few small items.

Maybe these would make good souvenirs for Emma. If that's the case, coming to this store wasn't a bad idea after all.

With that thought, I began to look at the various small items displayed on the stylish tables in the spacious store.

There were barrettes, hair ties, scrunchies, headbands, bracelets, and a variety of colorful items. The store was filled with female customers, and if I weren't a child, I might have hesitated to enter.

Still, the voice of the lady in the back has been quite loud since just now.

"How about this? Do you think it suits me?"

"Yes! It suits you perfectly, madam, with your ample figure!"

In the back, it seems to be a noble lady shopping with her attendants.

Still, "ample" is quite a skillful way to put it.

The attendant behind her is practically shaking with laughter. A completely disloyal attendant.

"Really? Then, shall I take this coat as well?"

"Thank you!"

"The slightly rough texture and the ethnic embroidery are so stylish."

The round lady put on a bright red coat and headed to the counter.

Still, is that really a coat? I don't think so.

While I was wondering, the lady finished her purchase and left with her attendant, who was desperately trying to hold back laughter.

"Thank you!"

"Manager! The carpet in the break room is gone?"

"Oh, that? I sold it to a curious noble."

"Is that so? But that carpet was quite worn out, wasn't it?"

"The mind of a noble is beyond our understanding as commoners."

"That's true."

Well, the attendant never once called it a coat.

It would be impossible to find clothes that fit such a large figure without a custom order. She must have been complaining about various things, and when the carpet was offered, she bought it with great joy.

Well, that's not important now. What's more important are the souvenirs.

I picked up each of the beautifully arranged items, but there were some whose uses I couldn't understand.

Oh, this is for clipping here.

As I was looking, Mina came over and picked up a hairpin.

She then clipped it into a strand of her bangs and said with a smile,

"Hehe, does it suit me?"

"No, it makes your forehead more visible and makes you look even more foolish."

"Aah! Master Alfred, that's mean! Please think about how you say things! And what do you mean by 'even more foolish'? That makes it sound like I usually look foolish!"

Well, even if I say to think about how to say it, it just doesn't suit her. If I said it suited her and she started wearing it, it would be a pity for her.

"Then, how about this?"

Mina confidently picked up a light blue scrunchie and tied her hair back.

"...It looks like a tadpole's tail."

Her hair isn't that long, so I don't think she needs a hair tie.

"Master Alfred, that's too much! Sara!"

Mina, with tears in her eyes, clung to Sara, who was nearby, but

"What's wrong, Mina—haha, what's that?"

"Uaaaaa! Sara is mean too!"

She was laughed at by Sara as usual.

I tried to cheer up the sulking Mina with cookies for a while.

After buying a few nice-looking small items, I thought about the souvenirs.

I can manage with something for Emma. Even if it's a bit awkward, she would take it with her angelic smile, and it would end up as fertilizer in the storage room, discovered by Thor, who would then mock me... Just thinking about it made me want to cry.

No, the items I bought this time should be practical. It shouldn't come to that.

I also bought something for Sheila, but she seems to be more interested in food, so it's fine.

The problem is the souvenir for my sister. If I bring something half-hearted, she'll probably say she doesn't need it right away.

I don't know what Elinora would be happy to receive.

If Elinora is happy with something, it would probably be a weapon, like a new wooden sword?

No, if I give her something like that, she'll probably turn on me. So, weapons are definitely out of the question.

Something safer and something Elinora would be happy with. Maybe my groveling? No, the value of my groveling is already gone. I've done it so many times, it wouldn't satisfy her anymore.

Doesn't Elinora have any cute hobbies?

Since I can't think of anything right away, let me think about her daily routine.

Elinora's day consists of morning practice, study (for a very short time), practice, and training with the vigilante group, and lounging around the mansion. Whenever she has free time, she comes to my room or Silvio's room.

She really only practices. It's a life that doesn't seem to fit a girl her age. The only thing that resembles a normal life is playing with Emma and Sheila after training with the vigilante group.

"This dress would suit Elinora, don't you think?"

"Hmm? Isn't it a bit too flashy? Elinora doesn't seem like the type to wear such clothes."

"That's true. She suits everything, but she's like someone and doesn't like to dress up."

She's just like Mother Elna in terms of personality, despite being obsessed with swords.

"Maybe so."

"She's a girl of marriageable age, so I wish she would pay more attention to her appearance."

Elinora doesn't care about fashion. She only wears clothes that are easy to move in, and her hairstyle is usually a ponytail, which she says is the most convenient.

Come to think of it, Elinora's hair tie was looking worn out.

Hmm, I don't know if she'll be happy with it, but I'll get her a hair tie.

I'll buy various types and colors just in case. She might complain about the color.

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After buying various items, it seems there should be no problem with the souvenirs for the women. Whether they'll be happy is only known to God.

As we left the store, the sound of a bell rang, and we realized it was around noon.

It was lunchtime, and Mina, who had completely recovered her good mood, headed to the main street in the south with Sara.

She seems intent on conquering all the food stalls in the capital.

I don't think that's possible, but with Sara, she'll probably be brought back safely. The inn is north of the main street in the south, so it should be fine.

So, we decided to have lunch. When I asked Father Nord where we were going, he said it was a restaurant that serves fish dishes nearby.

Oh, fish dishes! They must be different from the river fish from Coirat Village. I haven't had much seafood since coming to this world, so I'm looking forward to it.

Personally, I prefer seafood to meat.

We walked a bit north from the main street in the west and found the restaurant.

It's a bit expensive since it's in the north.

As we entered the calm and elegant restaurant, a man greeted us.

"Welcome, Mr. Nord Slowlett?"

A calm and dapper man bowed politely.

Being a high-end restaurant, they must be good at serving nobles. The quality of the staff seems high.

From the way the staff spoke, it seems we had already made a reservation. Impressive, as expected of a capable man.

"That's right."

"Please follow me."

We followed the staff and took our seats as directed.

Looking around the restaurant, there were many other customers. The sound of calm conversation could be heard, and the atmosphere was both luxurious and relaxed.

There were many families like us.

Here, we can enjoy our meal without feeling too formal. However, it's a bit of a hassle to have to pay attention to manners.

I wish we could eat more leisurely at the mansion. However, our territory is surrounded by mountains, and the sea is far away.

We occasionally eat dried fish, but it's too salty and not to my liking.

I remember Eric's territory has a sea. I should visit if I get the chance.

"It's been a while since we've had seafood."

"Our river fish are delicious, but the variety and taste of sea fish are better."

Thanks to the prospect of having seafood again, Mother Elna and Father Nord seemed to be in good spirits.

"Al, have you ever had sea fish?"

"No, I've only had river fish."

I looked at the menu, but most of the fish names were unfamiliar. The ones I knew were in the minority.

"Is there anything you want to eat?"

"Hmm, I don't really know, so I'll go with the recommendation."

Actually, I want to eat shellfish and shrimp. But I'll pass on that to avoid getting a giant fish head or eyeball like at the social event.

"Got it."

Father Nord smiled and ordered with Mother Elna. They ordered wine, which I thought was unfair, so when I said I wanted wine, it was immediately rejected and changed to grape juice.

The staff and other customers' gazes were quite warm.

Thanks to the delicious seafood dishes, I was able to recover from the mental and physical drain of the morning. The seafood soup, which was infused with the flavors of various seafood, was the best. Despite the mix of many shellfish, fish, and shrimp, the taste was well-balanced and refined, which I thought was a professional touch.

During the meal, I learned that in this country, it's almost unheard of to eat raw fish.

Is it because they don't have the concept of eating raw fish? If they had soy sauce, it would definitely become popular.

I will definitely find soybeans and make soy sauce, or find soy sauce itself.

I want to buy soy sauce.

I know how to make it from my school days and my previous job, but it takes time and effort.

If there's a place that sells it, I'll go there immediately, even if it's in another country. With my teleportation magic, I can go there anytime once I memorize the location.

Maybe Triella will bring rice again.

After spending some time chatting leisurely after the meal, we went to see the magic tool that Baltro had asked us to check out.

The magic tool store was in the north, not far from here, and was very different from the small magic tool store in the west that I visited first.

The store was huge, and there were many magic tools on display. It was completely different from the secret base-like magic tool store I visited the other day.

The best-selling items seemed to be lighting, water, and fire-starting magic tools. These are probably standard items for nobles, as they are very convenient if you have magic power.

However, the refrigeration magic tools were sold out. A noble who couldn't buy one was pressing the staff to ask when they would be restocked.

The staff seemed to be having a hard time. Currently, the supply of refrigeration magic tools is not meeting the demand. There are few ice magic users, and they can't keep up with the daily production of the magic circuits.

"Welcome! Is there something you're looking for?"

As we were looking around the store, the staff who had been grabbed by a noble earlier came over to us.

He must have come over to escape from the noble.

"Um, we came to see the new fire magic tool that was recently released."

"Oh, we have the new fire magic tool. It's a must-have for cooking. Here it is!"

The staff led us to a display of a magic tool that looked like a stove from my previous life.

"This is a magic tool for starting a fire for cooking. It's not just a simple fire starter. It can adjust the strength of the fire. With this, you can cook easily without using firewood."

"I'll buy it!"

"Thank you, young master."

"No, no, Alfred will decide!"

"What are you saying, Father Nord? This is a revolutionary magic tool. It will make cooking much easier!"

That's what you say because you don't cook. You don't understand how good this is.

With this, you won't have to chop firewood, and it will significantly reduce cooking time. You can even make tempura easily.

"You're saying the same thing as Baltro."

Of course, I feel the same way as Baltro.

"If Baltro and Alfred, who usually cook, say it's necessary, then it probably is."

As expected of Mother Elna. She understands and is a great help.

Then, Mother Elna looked at me and asked,

"Will this allow you to mass-produce sweets?"

"Yes! It will also allow you to create new sweets!"

I said it, but it can't be helped. This is necessary. Besides, Baltro will be the one using it. I think Baltro will mass-produce sweets while crying tears of joy if she gets this stove.

My answer seemed to be very satisfying, and Mother Elna smiled.

"Then, let's buy it. How much is it?"

"Thank you, madam. It's eighty gold coins."

"Expensive!"

"Come on, pay up quickly."

When it comes to sweets, even the usually intimidating Mother Elna becomes a source of support. I don't know what would happen if I disappointed her.

"Really, are you going to buy it?"

"Yes."

"For my sweets... to make our meals at home even better."

Mother Elna, control your desires.

"Anyway, let's hear a bit more about it. We don't have to buy it today."

If we miss today, the day of mass-producing sweets will be far away. Mother Elna wouldn't allow that, and after a while, Father Nord took out a platinum coin from his pocket.

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