Chapter 10

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It's been a few months since I started working at the guild.

Recently, not only the old men from the guild but also girls from the town have started coming to me.

It seems to be spreading by word of mouth.

Thanks to that, I've become somewhat well-known in this town, and I now receive various services in many places.

I've also become quite close with Aura and the others, and to be honest, I feel like I'm being bossed around by them.

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And now, I'm facing a major problem.

"Hey, I've been meaning to say this for a while...,"

"Hmm, what is it?"

Aura asks from the seat across the table.

"Our room is too small."

Indeed, the decisive lack in our life is housing. With the increase in the number of people, the cost of lodging has risen, and we can't even sleep in the bed, which is causing a lot of trouble.

"That's why...

...we're buying a house today."

"Wait, buying it today!?"

"Actually, I've already talked to the real estate agent. I thought I'd let you and the others see it one last time before making the decision."

"But, but the money...?"

I stroke True's worried face.

"Don't worry, it's no problem!!"

It really was no problem. It seems our treatments have been more profitable than we thought, and even after buying the house, we still have plenty left.

"Yay!! A new house!!"

Lily seems quite satisfied.

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So, that's why we're now standing in front of the house in question.

"Hey, isn't this huge!?"

I understand what Aura is saying. After all, this used to be a noble's house.

"Hmm. Since we had a lot of money to spare, I thought this house would be fine, but what do you think?"

"Well, you're our master, so if you think this nest is good, we have nothing to say about it."

Aura's words are echoed by the others with nods.

"If that's the case, it would be nice if you always did that..."

"That's different. We need to keep a close eye on our master to make sure he doesn't embarrass us."

"We need to keep an eye on him!"

Even True is quietly nodding in agreement.

It seems I have no allies in this situation...

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After informing the real estate agent of our intention to purchase, we return to the inn. We can move in next week, and they will clean up any dirty spots in the meantime.

Leaving this inn, where we've been taken care of, is not without its emotional weight.

The kind innkeeper lady who took care of me, a country bumpkin.

The old man who served delicious food.

And the cute signboard girl.

"Hey, ladies, I bought a house, so I'm moving out of the inn..."

"Ah, you're leaving already? Then let's have a farewell party today!"

They decided to have a farewell party for me at the inn.

"Drink up! It's on me today!"

The old man laughs and pats my back. I'll endure the pain...

"So, when are you moving to the new house?"

"Um, next week, I guess?"

"Is that so? I wish you could stay longer. I'll miss you."

That night, we partied until the morning.

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I am the signboard girl at the inn.

One day, a man about my age came to our inn. He seemed to have come here from a rural village to look for work.

His name is Anest.

I only saw Anest occasionally in the dining room, but one day I made a mistake and cut my hand a little.

Anest came over and healed my injury. It turns out he could use healing magic.

Since then, whenever he saw me with an injury, he would heal it right away.

But finally, Anest decided to leave the inn.

I feel so lonely.

Seeing him chatting with everyone at the farewell party, I can feel my face getting hot.

But I am the inn's daughter. It's natural for people to come and go.

And so, Anest left the inn.

I cried all day. My mother didn't say anything.

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A little while later, I was on an errand for the inn and came to the market.

There, I saw Anest.

"Anest, it's been a while! What are you doing here? Are you staying at the inn again?"

If so, this time I'll tell him how I feel, even if it doesn't work out...

"What? No, I live nearby... I told your parents, didn't you know?"

What! My parents knew about this!

What must my face look like right now? I can feel it turning red.

"S-Sorryyyyyy!!!"

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That day, I stayed under the covers all day.