The Simple Job of Only Perishing to the Hero

Book 5: Chapter 8

I can feel gazes for some reason?

Kain was walking while being urged on by Ys, but there was something he realized after walking for a bit.

Walking along the main street while linking arms with a beautiful girl, that alone would draw a considerable amount of attention.

It wasnt like Kain had done a single thing to feel guilty about, but for some reason, he would end up recalling Yss words from earlier.

S, say.

What is it?

That womanizer thingWho was the one that told you that?

I believe it was a child wearing the same uniform as you, Kain. If I remember correctly, he was a red haired boy named Jeff

So it was him

Remembering the face of his buddy at the Edius Adventurer School, Kain became dejected.

Certainly, Kain had more female acquaintances. He would often go out to place with those girls, and Kain himself enjoyed being together with those girls. The time he spent together with the girls was much longer than the time he spent together with his male friends.

That was the case for the after noon, and at night, he would meet with Ein.

Up until the other day, the mysterious Mazoku, the Alva, would come to attack almost everyday when it turned into night, but since they completely stopped coming out for some reason recently, he had Ein accompany him in battle practice. And for some reason, Seira, Sharon, and Quelia-senpai, all of whom similarly attended the Adventurer School, would end up showing their faces in those battle practices.

In that sort of meaning, the time he was meeting with girls certainly was long, but not a single thing to feel guilty about was done during that time. Thats why I shouldnt be at the level of being called a matchless womanizerthat is what Kain thought.

More importantly, about the baked coin. It really is strange. If it is going to be called a baked coin, an actual coin should be baked. Or maybe it should be baked using a coin. With the reason being because its shape just somehow resembled a coin, there is no way I could accept that.

Kain thought I wouldnt want to eat something like that. A coin that was baked wouldnt be edible, and since baking it with a coin would give off an air of vulgar prosperity, he somehow didnt like that.

He also tried thinking things like But if it were baked with a coin and was called something like baked money luck that would increase ones luck with money, that in itself might make it sell.

N, now, now. Isnt it fine? Youll be at a loss just by being bothered by the names of things like this.

I feel that way of thinking to be questionable.

Ah, look! I can see it there.

As if running away from Ys who was glaring at him, Kain pointed at the food cart.

At the food cart where the sweet aroma was wafting from, a good amount of people lined up could be seen.

Ara, that must be it. It certainly does give off the same smell.

Un, thats right. Incidentally, one of them costs seven small copper coins.

That isnt really a problem. Come on, lets go line up together, okay?

With Kains arm being pulled by Ys, Kain walked while saying it cant be helped. He didnt need one since he already ate one, but he felt that it would be wrong to dampen the mood of Ys who said that sounding like she was having fun.

He definitely wouldnt be able to get lunch, but that much wasnt that big of a problem.

Lining up at the end of the line together with Ys, Kain gazed at the long line.

The baked coin that was branded as something suspicious when it was first starting out had now become a new special product of the royal capital. Its said that the orders to the Tianot Company for the ingredients for the cream used in the baked coins had increased, and since it was said that there were orders for it even from the royal family, its popularity was tremendous.

Quite a lot of people have lined up, havent they?

It is popular after all.

Ys shook her head at Kains words.

That is not what I mean. Even though it has this much popularity, is there only one store?

No, there should be others around the area though

Then would that mean that there are other food carts that have lines similar to this one?

Kain thought now that she mentions it, I wonder. He felt that that was most likely the case, but Kain had not heard about the situation of the other stores.

Thinking Ill try asking Sharon next time, he waited while chatting with Ys, and before long, it was their turn.

The line continued on even behind Kains group, and there was no sign of it ending.

ErmMay I have two. Yes, thats right. Including his portion, it will be two.

As he was looking at the line and was pondering, Kain noticed Yss voice and turned around.

Eh, what did you say just now?

Alright, here.

In place of the answer, a single piping hot baked coin was handed over into Kains hands.

Kain hurriedly tried to bring out his walletHowever, Ys grabbed that hand.

Come on, what might you be doing? Well be in the way if you stand there in a place like this, right?

Eh? B, but

No buts. Lets go.

While being strongly pulled away, Kain left from the front of the food cart.

Some voices that went *hyu* making fun of them could be heard, but Ys showed no signs of being bothered by it.

After pulling Kain like that all the way to the plaza, Ys took a bite into the baked coin in her hand.

I see. A freshly baked baked coin is crispy. Although it is unfortunate that this food texture cannot be preserved, might that in itself be a scheme to motivate the will to line up and buy it?

I, I wonder about that.

While saying that, Kain tried to pull his wallet out, but Ys saw that and restrained him.

Ill say this now but. Since that is a present from me, I wont accept any payment you know?

Ugh. But

Its something like thanks for having you accompany me. Just obediently accept it.

Ys said that, and took another bite of the baked coin.

Un, it really is delicious. Though I dont agree with the naming.

No, that should be fine already

No.

Kain smiled looking troubled, and bit into the baked coin. The creams sweetness and warmth spread throughout his mouth, and he ended up feeling a bit of happiness.

So Kain. Just what were you doing?

Eh? Me?

Thats right. I had heard the school was off for the day but, it couldnt be that you were just wandering about for no reason, right?

Unable to say actually, I was doing just that, Kain quickly averted his eyes.

It would have been fine to accept a request and go out on an adventure, but he felt like wanting to wander about for no reason. After deciding to walk around while eating for the first time in a while, once he bought a baked coin and started walking, he came across Ys but

Ara, so you really were just wandering about. It is great that things are so peaceful.

Y, youve got it wrong, okay!? Im normally much more dashing, okay!?

Yes, I know. Ive never seen it before, but Ill believe you.

Uwah! So you totally dont believe me!

Seeing Kain make a fuss, Ys replied with a chuckle.

Seeing that Ys, Kain breathed a sigh sounding exhausted, and after suddenly remembering something, he asked her a question.

Huh, come to think of it, Ys, what were you doing? Youre usually together with someone, right?

Kain recalled the knights that usually accompanied Ys. For Ys to be walking alone was something quite rare.

Ahh, Im alone today. Plus, if I were to say what I was doing, lets see

After Ys gazed at Kains eyes, she smiled looking mischievous.

A date with you, I suppose?

Heh!?

Well, thats just a joke though.

Putting aside Kain whose face had gone red, Ys chuckled and licked the cream on her hand with a *perori*.

But, it is also true that I have business with you.

Business?

Ys answered with thats right and continued her words.

Well, before we enter that conversation, lets do some exercise to help with digestion. It is a valuable day off, right? It would be a loss to not spend it in a meaningful way.

Ys lightly tapped the sword that hung on her waist.

Eh, nnI think we can use the schools arena if I request it, but.

Ys breathed a sigh while pulling the hand of Kain who said something that was off the mark.

You really are a troubling person. For Adventurers, doing something meaningful means completing a request, right?

Eh? Starting now?

Thats right, starting now. If its a request for a place nearby, then it can be completed right away, right?

While being pulled by Ys, Kain started running towards the Adventurers Guild.