Chapter 43

"Long time no see, Grandma Lumina!"

"Ah, please come in."

"Thank you."

As she entered the house, Grandma Lumina turned her gaze to Tarte. "A Kitsu is quite rare," she said, while searching the tea cabinet and asking, "Would you like some candy?"

"This is my disciple, Tarte, the Alchemist."

"Nice to meet you, nya. I'm Tarte, please take care of me, nya."

"You did a good job introducing yourself. Here, have some candy."

"Wow, thank you, nya!"

After a brief introduction, Grandma Lumina brought out a large lollipop, about the size of Tarte's palm. Tarte's eyes sparkled with surprise.

Maybe Grandma Lumina felt like she was looking at her cute granddaughter?

We chatted over tea for a while before I got to the main topic.

"Actually, I want you to make Tarte's 'Adventurer's Bracelet.' I've collected the materials just like I did for mine."

When I said that, Tarte took out the items needed for the quest from her bag. She had worked hard to gather them over the past few days.

Grandma Lumina looked at them and nodded, saying, "The quantity and variety seem to be just right."

—Could it be!

"Really, gathering the materials first is just like you, as always."

"Nyaa!?"

After Grandma Lumina laughed, Tarte's tail stood up straight and she jumped on the spot. She seemed surprised—ah, the quest window!

"Tarte, it's okay, calm down."

"The bracelet will be ready soon, so just chat and wait."

"Y-Yes, nya..."

Tarte placed her hand on her chest and took a deep breath, saying, "Nya~." Yeah, if the quest window suddenly appeared in front of you, you'd be surprised too. I should have told her about it beforehand...

But even if I had, I would have been startled too. It really does appear suddenly, and even if you know it's coming, you still go, "Ohhh!"

"Does Master always have these things appear, nya?"

"They're called quest windows. It's not like they always appear, but they tend to show up for important items, like this one, or for rare professions and important matters in this world... I'm not sure how to explain it well, though."

After all, it's only been about a month since I regained my memories as Toyosumi Mutsuki. I have game knowledge, but I'm still a beginner in this world.

...I wish I could teach in a more master-like way. In this case, I'm the one who needs to be taught.

After a while, Grandma Lumina's voice echoed through the room, "It's done!"

"Here's your 'Adventurer's Bracelet.'"

"Nyaaa!"

Tarte happily took the 'Adventurer's Bracelet.' It was the same as the one I was wearing, a slender accessory with two magic stones embedded on the outside.

"It matches Master's, nya."

"Yeah, it feels like a master-disciple relationship, which is nice."

"Yes, nya!"

Tarte nodded vigorously and immediately put on the bracelet, choosing her left wrist like I did. The 'Adventurer's Bracelet' adjusted to fit Tarte's wrist size.

Once we check the functions of Tarte's 'Adventurer's Bracelet,' this matter will be concluded.

"Thank you, Grandma Lumina, nya."

Tarte bowed, and Grandma Lumina smiled, saying, "It's nothing."

"Come back anytime. Old people get bored at home, so I'm happy just to have company."

"We'll come back, nya!"

"Next time, I'll bring some sweets or something."

"That would be great!"

Grandma Lumina nodded, looking forward to it.

***

—Now. This is the main part. We're back at the inn, and I need to teach Tarte how to use the 'Adventurer's Bracelet.' On the way back, I asked Tarte if she knew how to use it, but she shook her head.

In other words, even if she had the 'Adventurer's Bracelet,' without game knowledge, she wouldn't know how to use it.

"Okay, I'll teach you how to use it. Say 'System Menu.'"

"System Menu? —Nyaa! Something appeared, nya!"

I laughed a little at Tarte, whose fur was standing up again, and started teaching her.

"What menu do you see, Tarte? Can you read it?"

"Yes, nya. It seems I can use 'Status,' 'Titles,' 'Skills,' 'Bag,' 'Map,' and 'Simple Storage,' nya."

I nodded, saying, "It's the same as mine." Tarte can't use items like 'Guild' or 'Camera,' which I can't use either.

...This is what it looks like when using the 'System Menu' from the outside.

It looks like you're stabbing your finger into the air, which is quite surreal. I silently vowed to be careful when using it in public.

After a brief overall explanation, Tarte's eyes widened.

"Can so many items fit in here, nya!? ...They fit, nya!!"

"It's very convenient, you'll find it useful."

Tarte was amazed as she put items into her 'Bag' and 'Simple Storage,' saying, "It's amazing, nya!" I understand, the value of an inventory is something you only realize when you don't have one.

The other functions shouldn't be too difficult to use once you get the hang of them. I think Tarte will adapt quickly and master them soon.

"Okay, let's get to the main topic."

"The main topic, nya?"

"Yes. —Acquiring the 'Alchemist' skill!"

I changed Tarte's previously acquired 'Potion Throwing' skill to 'Star Balance.'

(There's no significant change to the main story, so you can just think, "Oh, I see," and that's fine.)