Isekai Nikyoten - Chapter 43

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Glasswork Store

「Kureto-sama, please take this if you do not mind」

 As we had finished our lunch, about to return to our stroll, and left the mansion, Elza handed a piece of paper to me. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「This is?」

「I have put together a list of shops that Nina-sama would likely enjoy」

 When I opened the note at Elza’s urging with her eyes, I saw the names of various shops written there.

 Such as a clothes shop, an accessories shop, a glasswork shop, a general store, and a coffee shop.

「If you are not sure where to go you might want to visit the shops listed there」

「……this is really helpful」

「No, not at all」

 I hadn’t had the time to learn the shops suitable for going on a stroll with Nina so getting guidance from Elza - who is the same geder- is really helpful. My maid is so brilliant.

「I am going to return to Howling village after taking Nina for a stroll so you all can take it easy」

「Understood」

 After briefly explaining my schedule to Elza, I left the mansion with Nina

「Have a good day, Kureto-sama, Nina-sama」

「Maid-san, thank you!」

 Nina cheerfully waved back to the maids who came out to see us off and started walking.

 Before long, we can no longer see Elza and the others so Nina stops waving and starts walking ahead.

「How about we go and try out various shops after this?」

「Un! I want to see all kinds of shops!」

 Since Nina didn’t raise any objection to the idea, we headed to the Central district.

 The Central district is a commercial district lined with many shops just like the market we went to earlier. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 If you were in trouble deciding, then you could just visit various shops in the Central district to manage the situation somehow.

 Because of that, the street is always crowded with people.

「Waa, there are more people here compared to the market before」

 Nina appears to be overwhelmed by the wave of people coming and going on the street.

 And it is perhaps because she is not used to walking among the crowd that her steps are extremely unsteady. 

 She was so distracted by the various items being sold and the scenery of the royal capital that she bumped into people several times, it was really dangerous.

「It will be terrible if we get separated, let’s walk ahead while holding hands 」

「Un!」

 Nina took my hand with a smile when I held out my hand.

 Un, I’m glad she didn’t dislike the idea. I might get traumatized for my whole life if I were to get rejected.

 It was a scene where Andre would overreact if he saw us, but this is something unavoidable if you consider the danger of being separated.

 I continue walking ahead and guide Nina in the right direction on the street.

 Indeed, there will be a lot of the recommended shops from Elza if we go in this direction.

 As I walked through the crowd while recalling the note, the surging crowd calmed down and we came to an open area shortly after.

 There are rows of beautiful buildings with wooden ornaments here and we can see plenty of gorgeous items through the glass.

「Amazing! What beautiful stores!」

 Nina’s eyes are sparkling, seeing the row of stores.

 They are probably fully aware of the store's image. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 Decorative workmanship is embedded on the wooden lattices. It has a square base, but because they are stacked together, they are extremely rich in design.

 When I tried to look at the store beside it, this store is also a similar wooden building but uses plaster as the finishing, decorating with an embossed carving pattern that makes use of the texture and unevenness of the finishing material and plaster.

 The design of every store is of very high quality.

 Certainly, I felt that there were a lot of women here when I went around using Teleport in this area, but now I understand it, seeing such stylish stores. It’s a beautiful streetscape that lets you experience something extraordinary just by looking at it.

 I start walking while unconsciously pulling Nina’s hand.

 She also gave in to her curiosity without resisting.

 The first store Nina ran up to was a glasswork store.

 She intensely stares at the glassworks lined up on the display shelf visible through the window.

「Waa, pretty.....」

 She commented with a sigh. She spoke out in a small voice as though she thought that the glasswork in front of her would break if she spoke loudly.

「Shall we go inside for a bit?」

「Un!」

 I thought Nina would immediately enter after nodding to my suggestion, but for some reason, she came behind me and pushed my back.

「What’s the matter?」

「Kureto can enter first.....it’s kind of embarrassing to enter such a stylish store」

 Apparently, she doesn’t have the courage to go in first, having been overwhelmed by the store’s stylish atmosphere.

 I thought it would be easier for a cute girl like Nina to enter first instead of a man like me, but oh well. I open the door - having made to be in front  - and enter the store. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Welcome」

 There is a clear sound of a bell when I enter *chirinchirin* and the quiet voice of a woman wearing glasses who looks like the storekeeper echoes in the air.

 The storekeeper didn’t approach us or say anything more to us after welcoming us, she just sat at the counter.

 It looks like besides doing business, she is also making a different ware. Truly creator-ish.

 There are many shelves inside the store with various glassworks placed there.

 There is a wide range of items, from animals such as deer, rabbit, and bird to wild bear and boar, and even goblin, orc, and slime. Ranging from elaborately realistic to deformed shapes.

「A transparent rabbit-san」

 Nina is looking at a rabbit made of transparent glass.

 As a focal point, the eyes are finished with red glass.

 The smooth surface of the rabbit’s body matches extremely well with the rounded shape of the rabbit's body. 

 After staring at the rabbit for some time, Nina moves to a slime on another shelf next to it as if drawn by it.

「It’s a slime」

「Yeah, it has a sense of liveliness」

 The slime in front of us was a glasswork captured in the middle of its jump.

 The unique opacity of the light blue glass was eerily beautiful, just like the color of slime you can encounter outside.

 While I was fascinated by the slime, Nina was once again drawn to another piece of glasswork and moved toward it.

 She’s brimming with curiosity and quick to observe. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 It seemed like she had completely gotten used to the store’s atmosphere, she looked around for things that interested him as she stopped following me.

 Hmm, these glassworks are really beautiful. There are other varieties such as Fire slime, Green slime, and Poison slime, which also move in a way that takes advantage of their gelatinous bodies.

 Each of them is made using colored glass, and they’re extremely beautiful.

 I thought my new home in Howling village and my room in the mansion looked dreary, so let’s buy some.

 Having set my eyes on several conspicuous items, I call out to Nina.

「Was there anything you like?」

「Un, that first rabbit I saw!」

「I’ll buy it for you」

「It’s okay! I got pocket money from kaasan!」

 Nina takes out a leather bag from her pouch as if puffing up with pride so she can buy it herself.

 I guess Stella gave her some money to make sure I wouldn’t have to pay for everything.

 Since Stella had given her some money and the person herself said she wanted to pay for it, there was no need to force me to pay for it. Stella will just end up worrying over it if I offer to pay for everything.

「Okay. Let’s pay for it then」

「Un」

 Nina bought 2 rabbit glassworks while I bought 5 different types of slime.

 Once the payment for our items is done, Nina happily put the glasswork she bought into her pouch.

 It would be safer to store them inside my subspace but it’s boorish to say that now.

 There is also meaning in holding what you bought yourself.

「Where are we going next?」

「Hmーm, I wonder where we should go nextー」

 Leaving the glasswork store, Nina looks at the store with a troubled expression.

 There are so many different types of stores that she’s probably confused.

「Apparently, the general store over there is a recommended spot, y’know?」

「Then, let’s go there!」

 Nina nodded - as if she had made up her mind - when I casually suggested the store written on Elza’s note. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 604

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Key Points To Deep-Fried Skewers

「I will tell you the key points. Feel free to ask me anything you are curious about」

　The cooking space had the magic stove in the mansion’s kitchen that has been moved here. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　Turning the knob to light the stove, the generous amount of corn oil in the pot begin to heat up.

「Then allow me to ask. What do Alfried-sama think about the appropriate oil temperature for deep-fried skewers?」

　I know that Bernard is the one who is going to suddenly ask about the oil temperature 

　It is important to know the oil temperature when deep-frying after all.

「It is between 170 and 180 degrees」

　It will be sticky if the temperature is too low and only the surface will get burnt if it’s too high and undercooked on the inside.

　Also, the point is not to fry too many all at once as the temperature will drop if you put in too many skewers. And if the temperature drops, you have to adjust as you will will have to wait a little before frying the next batch. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　When I casually supplemented such a piece of information, the young chefs were taking notes with ghastly expressions on their faces.

　This is difficult to do.

　But, it is my responsibility to explain it like this this time so let’s endure it.

「Let’s start with a test fry」

「What is a ‘test fry’?」

「It is to measure the oil temperature and stabilize it」

　I put a little breadcrumbs into the oil to check the temperature.

　The batter will sink to the bottom if it’s around 140 degrees. After a short interval, it will slowly float up.

　At 160 degrees, the batter will sink to the bottom and immediately float up.

　At 180 degrees, the batter will not sink to the bottom. I will only sink halfway to the bottom and immediately float up.

　At 200 degrees, the batter will only sink slightly. The batter will quickly spread out as if scattering in the oil.

「So there were easy-to-understand indicators like that」

「There is also another easy-to-understand indicator of using long chopstick so you can try to feel around using it」

　It was an obvious knowledge in Slowlett house, but it seems like even the chefs in the Misfid house don’t know about it.

　Now then, the oil temperature is at 180 degrees.

「First, we will start with something that can be fried in a relatively short time」

「Sure enough, there is proper order when it comes to frying deep-fried skewers, eh?」

「Un, first will be ingredients that have little moisture and cook easily」

　When I gently added ingredients such as quail eggs, cheese, shishito peppers, and baby corns, small bubbles began to rise up *juwaa* sound.

　I could see that the guests who had been chatting all turned around to look at us after hearing the sound of oil. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

　Ra-chan - brimming with curiosity - was the first one approaching.

「Waaー! Al, are these the deep-fried skewers?」

「Right――I mean, yes, that is right. Ranna-sama」

「……Al, your way of speaking is strange」

　When I corrected my wording in a hurry, Ra-chan looked up at me with a serious expression on her face.

「Ranna-sama, it is a formal occasion right now」

「Buuー」

　Reproved by her maid Loretta, Ra-chan appears dissatisfied that she was unable to have the usual conversation with me. But, it can’t be helped since there are other people besides the usual members.

　And the deep-fried skewers won’t fry any faster even if you rush it.

　The batter slowly turns golden brown.

　The heated oil enveloped the ingredients and the breadcrumbs puffed up softly.

　When I gently rolled them with the long chopstick, the oil sizzled and made a light, cracking sound *bachibachi*. 

「So you skewered the ingredients, coated them in batter, and fried them at high temperature, right?」

　Alicia also came over and looked into the pot.

　I immediately cast non-attribute magic Shield to separate the front of the pot from the spectator’s side and expand it.

　Lim was trying to move as I cast magic suddenly, but Alicia held her back with her hand.

「Please excuse me. I deployed magic to separate the pot so Alicia-sama and Ranna-sama’s beautiful dresses will not get dirty」

「So it was like that. Thank you for your concern」

　I can’t comfortably cook here when I thinking about oil splattering on their dresses that might cost more than 50 gold coins.

「Alfried, are the deep-fried skewers ready?」

　Gideon was already in front of me before I knew it, standing stiffly upright.

　Behind him is Schugel, bringing Barnack and Gregor along with him.

　Nord-tousan and Elna-kaasan have already eaten deep-fried skewers so they continue chatting with Floria.

　I was being watched by most of the people in the venue before I knew it.

　This is extremely difficult. I am just a 7-year-old kid after all. Please give me a kinder look.

　The moisture from the ingredients gradually evaporates, turning into small, fine bubbles..

　A fragrant smell drifts in the surroundings and once the batter has turned light brown and well-cooked, I gently lift them up from the oil.

　We served them on a plate while draining the excess oil and keeping it hot.

　The Misfid house’s chefs put some sauce on the plate as well.

「Please enjoy」

　Quickly handing the plate to the server, the first batch of deep-fried skewers is then distributed to everyone. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「It is courtesy to Alfried-dono and the chefs to eat them while it is still hot. I will not say much, everyone, please enjoy. Cheers」

　When Schugel took the lead for a toast, everyone raised their glasses and joined in.

　That helps. It will make the deep-fried skewers cold if the greeting is too long.

「Tasty!」

　The first person who voiced out her thoughts was Ra-chan - who was brimming with curiosity.

　She has a big smile on her face while having sauce around her mouth.

「The outside is crispy and fragrant. To think that you can enhance the ingredients' sweetness and savoriness just by cooking them in hot oil……」

　The next one to voice out his impression was Gideon.

　He chose baby corn instead of his favorite seafood, but his eyes opened wide in surprise, I guess the taste must have been beyond his expectations.

　Even so, he’s surprisingly good at food reviews.

　Since he’s poor at speaking, I thought he would be the type who would only say ‘It’s delicious’ and that’s it.

「Alicia-sama, shall I remove the food from the skewers and cut it for you?」

「No, I will have them as they are. The purpose of today’s tasting event is to enjoy deep-fried skewers deliciously all. That will be rude to everyone if we do that, right?」

　Alicia shook her head at Lim’s offer, opened her small mouth and took a bite.

　I could hear a crisp, light crunching sound from in front of me.

「Ara, this is delicious. It is crispy outside, but the egg yolk inside is soft and melty. How come?」

「That is because we boil the quail eggs until they are half-cooked before. You will be able to get a crispy exterior and soft, creamy inside on the deep-fried quail eggs if you deep fry them in slightly hot oil after 」

　The egg yolk of the quail eggs will turn solid if you fry them properly.

　Still, it is delicious enough, but I like it a bit half-cooked, so I took the liberty of adding a little extra touch.

　Bernard - standing nearby - nodded in admiration while the young chefs were desperately taking notes.

　Aah, I ended up teaching him a little practical technique.

　Oh well, I guess this is enough service, huh? www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「…………」

　As I was looking at Ra-chan, Alicia, and Gideon, I saw Shelka standing a little behind them in a daze.

「How about you, Shelka-sama? Did it suit your taste?」

「I, it’s just so-so!」

　Nervously calling out to her, Shelka came to her senses and spoke such a tsundere line.

「You said that neechan, but you ate all your skewers」

「Th, that’s because the portion was small!」

　Shelka’s face turns red, and she denies it after Ra-chan points it out.

　Four kinds of skewers are served for the first batch, and even among the adults, Shelka was the first to eat everything on her plate.

　It’s obvious she took a liking to the food and ate them all, but it will be too pitiful for her if I question her any further.

「Muu, this is really delicious. The fragrant batter and the savoriness from the ingredients spread inside my mouth」

　The organizer and the one who wanted to taste the food - Schugel - heartily bites the skewers.

　Judging from that reaction, it looks like he enjoys the skewers.

「The deep-fried skewers are delicious but this sauce is also good」

「It has the fragrance of soy sauce, but it also has a sweet, fruity-like taste to it」

「Aah, this sweetness and sourness softens the oiliness, leaving a refreshing aftertaste」

　Barnack and Gregor also have their eyes wide open from eating the deep-fried skewers.

　It seems like those two took a particular liking to the tastiness of the sauce.

「Floria-sama, you can also use salt to eat the skewers and enjoy the ingredients themselves besides using the sauce」

「I also recommend squeezing lemon on them」

「Ah, I prefer this lighter version. Thank you for letting me know this method」

　Nord-tousan and Elna-kaasan were teaching Floria about how to enjoy and change the flavor of the dish since they had experienced it before. Since she is on the lighter faction, she might be happier if we serve her less meat and more seafood and vegetables.

「I will fry seafood skewers next」

　This also cooks relatively easily,y so it’s best to fry it quickly.

「The batter on the seafood-type skewers easily comes off, do you know how to prevent that?」

　Bernard asked when I was about to throw the skewers.

　That’s a really good question.

「You sprinkle some salt when you prepare it to remove excess moisture from the ingredients and lightly coat it with flour. And then coat it again with beaten egg and breadcrumbs and let it rest in the refrigerator for a while. This will allow the batter to get attached to the ingredients and prevent it from coming off easily」

「I, I see. I learn a lot」

　Bernard looked at me with awe while the young chefs’ pens were moving at a tremendous speed.

　I almost got the illusion that I’ve become someone really important.

　I was just speaking using the knowledge and experience from my previous life, so it was not that amazing.

But, I guess others wouldn’t understand something like that. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 603

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Chaldea's Farmer

 After I bowed, Barnack perhaps thought it was rude to greet and talk with the same people for a long time, so he made an excuse and went to talk with Alicia.

 And then Gregor came over after he left. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Alfried-dono, I received a sudden invitation from Schugel-sama, but what is today’s event….?」

「Aah, it looks like Gregor was invited to make a connection with Barnack-sama」

「I see, so it is as I had thought」

 After telling him Schugel’s purpose, Gregor noticeably looked relieved.

 It looks like he was anxious to attend a party where the two Duke houses are participating without knowing the reason.

「I heard you can’t get the talk about the puppet show across properly?」

「M, mm」

「……I thought you said it was going well somehow since you’re on good terms with him」

「Tha, that is……」

 In the past, the relationship with the Barnack’s house was quite good since in the past the Slowlett house had supplied clothes used in the performance. He said he would be sure to obtain a performance slot.

「That’s not it! Alfried-sama! Gregor-sama was trying to promote the puppet show, but the other noble houses were getting in the way!」

 It was instead Tickle - who was standing nearby Gregor - who spoke up when I asked about the real situation.

「What do you mean other noble houses getting in the way?」

 After hearing the details of what happened from Tickle, it seems like there are a lot of nobles - like Gregor - who also want to be involved in the performance of the royal capital’s opera house project.

 Especially among them is the Dragon Slayer play, which not only brings great benefits to the Slowlett house but also solidifies the house’s status and reputation.

 Although it was an extremely successful case, it seems like a lot of nobles believe they can’t ignore its influence. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 And perhaps because of this, the competition for the performance has intensified.

 And it seems like most of the nobles who are knowledgeable in the arts are high-ranking nobles, and they seem to be hindering Gregor.

「……certainly, you can’t promote the puppet show in that situation」

 I have also attended parties in the past, so I know there are a lot of high-ranking nobles with insufferable behavior. There’s no way things will go well if those people are hindering you all together.

「But it is a fact that I can not show any result even though I have spoken big words. I am sorry. Even though Alfried-dono also wants to see the puppet show as soon as possible 」

 Gregor quickly lowered his head to apologize.

 Err, I certainly would like to see the puppet show Gregor made, but I’m not asking for that much, you know? I wish you’d stop thinking as if I’m on the same page as you and have the same passion.

「But, I think you’re going to be able to manage somehow right now?」

 In any case, aside from the organizer of tonight’s party - Misfid house -, there are only Slowlett house and Ringrande house present.

 Alicia has no plan to promote a performance to Barnack, and the Misfid house is openly siding with Gregor, while the Slowlett house is also supporting him.

 This is practically like Gregor’s monopoly.

「Yes, Schugel-sama and Alfried-dono had prepared everything up to this point. I will make sure to negotiate well tonight」

 I didn’t do anything special. Just treating people to deep-fried skewers.

 It will be a problem if the puppet show doesn’t go well now, so it needs to succeed that the business has grown this big, I really want Gregor to do his best.

●●●

 The invited nobles were gracefully exchanging conversation while lightly tilting their wine glasses. Gentle melodies played by the band resound in the garden, serving as a pleasant BGM to the friendly conversation. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Well then, Alfried-dono. I would like for tonight’s main dish to be served soon」

「Understood. I will prepare it right away」

 The invited guests had all arrived, they had finished greeting each other, and the venue had begun to warm up.

 Now then, shall we start the deep-fried skewers tasting event, which is the main purpose of this buffet party?

 Receiving Schugel’s instruction, I moved to the kitchen area prepared on one side of the garden.

 The chefs of the Misfid house were preparing the deep-fried skewers over there.

「Alfried-sama, we have been waiting for you」

 The one who called me was the Misfid house head chef, former chef of the royal court, Bernard.

 Being a former chef of the royal court is quite a distinguished status, isn’t it? Although he’s no longer on active duty, he must be someone who received considerable trust and influence from the royal court. They might actually hold a noble title.

「……umm, Bernard-san? Bernard-sama?」

「Right now, I am merely a chef serving the Misfid house, and I am in the position of learning a new cooking technique under Alfried-sama. Please refrain from using such formal language 」

 Just as I was hesitating on how to call him, Bernard said that with a grin.

 He doesn’t seem to care about age or title and appears to feel absolutely happy to be learning about making deep-fried skewers from me.

「Cooking techniques are not included in the promise though.....」

「Please do not worry. I will only take a peek this time. In the event that Schugel-sama takes a liking to it, we will formally request further cooking instructions later. Although in my opinion it is certain」

「Eeh, that’s clearly double the effort, isn’t it?」

 If I’m going to end up teaching them anyway, it’s better and easier to teach them while we’re doing it right in front of me, like now.

「So, what would you like to receive as compensation to teach the technique? Unfortunately, I can not arrange for magic tools as compensation since that will require permission from Schugel-sama」

 Hmーm, I have received too many magic tools from Schugel lately, I can’t think of anything I want in particular. When it comes to money, it’s better to have more, but we haven’t had that much financial difficulty lately.

 The thing that I found new recently is..... www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「I want Chaldea’s ingredients」

「Chaldea’s ingredients, is it?」

「Un」

 The asparagus I ate the other day was very delicious.

 A rare ingredient that is only cultivated in the sacred mountain Chaldea and contains mana.

 I would like to eat it again, and I thought of trying to cook with that ingredient.

「Then, shall I introduce you to a Chaldea farmer that I am on friendly terms with?」

 Bernard’s words caused the chefs behind him to stir.

「Is this Chaldea’s farmer someone amazing?」

 A newly invented dish can not be learned and mastered in a day, although the profit you can get from that might even exceed hundreds of gold coins if done well.

 I wonder if it’s worth that much for it to be exchanged for an introduction to that farmer?

「That merchant is the best when it comes to handling Chaldean ingredients. Just that, his character is somewhat difficult, so you will have to meet him in person once, but you will not be refused completely if I give you a letter of introduction」

 It looks like a troublesome person, but that merchant is apparently the leading expert in terms of cultivating Chaldean ingredients. 

「Okay. I will teach you with that as the compensation」

「Thank you very much」

 Bernard deeply lowered his head when I agreed.

 Although we have not obtained formal permission from Schugel, Bernard - including the chefs - has been strongly requesting the cooking technique used.

 Even if Schugel didn’t think the cooking technique was important or needed, Bernard and the other chefs would still want them, and the compensation fell within the scope unrelated to the Misfid house.

 This would probably be considered valid as a personal contract. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 

Isekai Nikyoten - Chapter 42

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Lunch At The Mansion

「We’ve arrived. This is my house in the royal capital」

 When we arrived in front of the gate of the mansion, Nina looked at it with a blank, surprised expression on her face.

「……rather than a house, this is a mansion, isn’t it?」

 It’s fun I was able to surprise Nina just as I planned.

 I’m satisfied with the reaction as I imagined.

「Come, let’s enter, shall we?」

「U, un」

 Nina followed me despite feeling bewildered when I opened the gate and entered.

 We headed towards the mansion’s building, taking a glance at the beautiful lawn that spread out at the courtyard.

「「Welcome back, Kureto-sama」」

 When I opened the entrance door, all the maids, including Elza, greeted us with neat bows.

 It was usually not this polite, but it looked like they were motivated just because I told them I was going to bring guests.

 The movements of those behind her like Arche, Lulua, and Ralasha are also perfectly synchronized.

 This vividly reminds me of the first day I moved into this mansion.

「Waa, maid-sans!?」

「They are taking care of my house」

「My name is Elza, the head maid taking care of Kureto-sama. Behind me from the left are Arche, Lulua, and Ralasha. We will be responsible for taking care of Nina-sama」

「My name is Nina! Please take care of me today!」

 Although Elza and the others are a little taken aback by Nina’s cheerful and energetic greeting, they quickly respond with a smile and a polite bow.

 Anyone will get comforted after seeing Nina carefree smile.

「Well then, let me guide you to the dining room」

「Eh? Do I have to take my shoes off?」

 Nina let out a confused voice when Arche tried to guide her

「It’s fine to wear outdoor shoes in this house」

 I prohibit people from wearing shoes in my Howling village’s house, but this house is in keeping with the culture in the kingdom.

 Perhaps he was relieved after hearing what I said as Nina stepped inside without hesitation.

「So this is the rumored lover of Kureto-sama. She is younger than I expected」

「Ha? What are you talking about?」

「Is it not? We have heard from Emilio-sama that Kureto-sama has a close relationship with a girl in Howling village.....」

 That guy, he knows the truth but he deliberately told them in a weird way, didn’t he?

「Nina is the girl living next door to my house. We are close in a friendly sense but we are not in that kind of relationship at all」

「So it is just that there is no progress?」

 Elza still seems to be suspicious of me as she looks at me with doubt.

「There is a 17-year age of difference between us ,you know」

「That is not unusual in the world of nobles, though….」

「Nina and I are commoners so it’s not common among us」

「I see. At any rate, I understand that neither of you has that kind of relationship」

 It seems like she finally understood it after I clearly said this much and Elza nodded as if she accepted it.

 I was on the verge of being labeled as a lolicon.

 I’m glad the misunderstanding had been cleared, and so we entered the dining room.

「Uwaa! What a wide room! And the carpet is also soft!」

 Nina happily exclaimed as soon as she saw the dining room.

 The dining room is quite wide as it is a room in this mansion. It’s well over twice as large as the living room of the house in Howling village.

「The meal is already prepared, shall we serve it right away?」

「Aah, please」

 Since they said that the meal is prepared already, I asked them to bring it here.

 When Elza sent a look her way, Arche and the others quickly left the room.

 Cutlery already placed on the table, so all we have to do is probably just wait for them to bring the food.

 Before long, the dining room’s door opened and Arche and Lulua entered, pushing tea wagons.

 There were many dishes for our lunch on the tea wagon, and they started to be served on the table.

「Nina, lunch is ready」

「Un!」

 When I called out to Nina - who was looking at the furniture and furnishings in the dining room - headed to the table and sat down on the chair opposite of me.

「The dishes starting from the middle are gallete, mussel with garlic butter, seafood salad, bacon shrimp bread, and cold corn potage 」

「Amazing! They are all fish I have never seen before!」

 It seems like the unusual dishes completely captivated Nina.

 The menu includes dishes you can only eat in the royal capital, such as seafood dishes and special bread.

 And yet, they were all at just the right level of lavish that doesn’t feel overwhelming

 It’s exactly on the level of the dishes I asked them to make.

 To think they could prepare this level of dishes in such a short amount of time with no preparation.

「Thank you for preparing these despite the sudden request」

「Please do not worry about it. We have made preparations for a situation such as this」

 Elza replied calmly as if it was not a big deal when I thanked her in a whisper.

 As expected from a capable maid, always prepared for emergencies.

「Galette goes well together with cider, would you like some? Or should we skip the alcohol and go with apple juice?」

 Ralasha asked while holding two different bottles, while I was still being impressed with her.

「We are still going out after this so let’s go with regular juice」

「Understood」

 Cider has low alcoholic content, but I’m currently taking Nina sightseeing the royal capital and I didn’t feel like drinking.

 Ralasha continues to pour apple juice into Nina and my glass.

「It’s okay for everyone to withdraw」

「Understood. Please let us know if you need anything」

 

After Elza said that on behalf of the others, the maids all left the dining room.

 As expected, it seems like Nina is nervous with the maids standing by in the room with us as she lets out a sigh of relief soon after they leave.

「They are kind and pretty but I feel nervous when they are nearby」

「I understand that feeling. I also can’t say I’m used to them yet」

 We weren’t used to being attended to by someone else, we still had the mindset of commoners through and through.

 Emilio would tell me I wouldn’t have the self-awareness as the master if he saw me, but I wanted to at least have my meal leisurely.

「Now then, shall we eat? Let’s not care about manners and just eat like you normally do」

「Un!」

 After I said that, Nina picked up a fork and knife with a very relaxed look on her face.

 First is the large galette.

 It’s a pretty famous staple food in the royal capital and it is often served in restaurants and cafes.

 After cutting them into bite-sized pieces with a knife, and then break the yolk in the center with a fork. Scooped the rich, flowing yolk, spread it, and then brought it to my mouth.

 The aroma of buckwheat flour spread inside my mouth. It is crispy outside and chewy on the inside.

 There are also egg whites and bacon added inside.

「Un, delicious」

「It’s delicious!」

 Nina also seems satisfied with this, she smiles happily with a relaxed expression.

 The sight of Nina moving her mouth, chewing the food, looks so adorable, like a small animal.

 After eating a bit of galette, Nina continued to eat the seafood salad and bacon shrimp bread.

 Every time she eats them she says ‘Delicious’ and looks really happy.

 That makes me happy as well if they make you that happy.

 As expected, you would want to eat food you normally don’t eat if you go to the royal capital.

 But well, the people preparing them are Elza and the others.

 Nina munches on the food, takes the mussels, and stares fixedly at it.

「……it’s completely different in size from the shellfish I saw in the river」

「There are a lot of creatures living in the sea, and it’s also rich in nutrients. The creatures living there are also huge」

「I see!」

 I’m unsure if this will answer her question, but the scale difference between the sea and the river is different.

 It’s probably only natural that the size of the creatures living in the sea is different from the river creatures.

 Since it looks similar to the shellfish in the river, it seems like she knows how to eat it.

 Nina skillfully uses her hand and eats the mussel.

「The meat is big and filling!」

「Looks like a flavor Andre would like」

 This type of dish is mainly enjoyed with alcohol. Andre - who loves wine - will definitely be delighted with this.

 Nina gave me a questioning look when I unintentionally blurted out those words.

「What’s the matter?」

「……say, Kureto. Can I take a little back home? They are so delicious, so I want to give some to tousan and kaasan」

 I was deeply moved by Nina’s kindness. What a good kid she is.

「I’ve prepared some souvenirs for Andre-san and Stella-san so feel free to eat them all」

「Really!? Thank you, Kureto!」

 After thanking me, Nina resumed eating the food with a look free of worry.

 Un, children should be like this after all.

Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 602

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Just Playing

 Just when I shudder at the fact that it was not only Shelka, but Gideon was also a loner at the Academy, I could see Alicia’s figure walking on the garden’s stone paving. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 She was wearing an elegant dress with a purple base during the day, but she is now wearing a Gothic Lolita-style dress with a wine-red and black base, similar to the tone of her crimson hair.

 I’m sure she purposely changed her dress for this buffet party.

 Her attendant maid - Lim - held up a parasol as she followed behind her. Using a parasol even though it is nighttime, I guess a parasol is part of her fashion.

「Hello there, Alicia-dono. Thank you for accepting my sudden invitation」

 Schugel walked up to Alicia when she stepped onto the lawn.

「No, I was the one who came uninvited. Thank you for accepting us」

 It’s the present head of a Duke’s house and the eldest daughter of a Duke’s house.

 In terms of status, the present head of a family is overwhelmingly higher, but Schugel’s attitude when towards Alicia looks like he’s dealing with someone of the same status.

 Curious, I decided to ask Nord-tousan, who was standing nearby.

「Say, Nord-tousan」

「What’s the matter?」

「Why is Schugel-sama paying that much attention to Alicia-sama?」

「That is because it has been decided that Alicia-sama will become the next head of the Ringrande house」

「Eh? So Alicia is going to be the next head of her family?」

「I guess that is how it is going to be」

「The day of the announcement event hasn’t happened yet, but the present head of the house has already announced it officially」

 I presumed she was someone close to becoming the next head of her family but, to think it has been decided that she is going to become the next head, I didn’t know of that, kaasan.

「Heeー, so it’s like that」

「Rather than that, how come Al doesn’t know of it when you play together with her that much?」

 Elna-kaasan looked so shocked as though she was surprised I didn’t know of it.

「Uh no, I basically just talk about playing and about toys with Alicia」

 We’re playing with young Ra-chan. We don’t talk about somewhat bothersome topics of nobles, and we don’t have any plan to do that.

 To begin with, am I even close enough to Alicia for her to talk to me about something like that?

 Personally, my impression is that Alicia is following along as Ra-chan is attached to me.

「That’s shocking. So you really were just playing around」

「Eeh? What is there to do other than play?」

 According to Elna-kaasan, even when children of nobles met and had conversations, they seemed to casually try to investigate information about the state of the royal capital or flatter the other party to find out about the other party’s local specialties.

 It’s scary that nobles would try to attach such ulterior motives to something as simple as children playing together. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「 That’s not something the Slowlett house could possibly do」

「Eleonora and Sylvio probably can’t do it, but I think it’s possible for Al since you’re good at it」

 Does that mean I’m the only one among her children with a bad personality?

 I wanted to retort like that, but as expected, I should restrain myself since we are at a party venue.

 Instead, when I looked at Elna-kaasan with a gaze of protest, she chuckled at me as if brushing it off.

「Nevertheless, it’s a buffet-style party, huh?」

 I could hear Alicia’s question in her conversation with Schugel when I was messing about with Elna-kaasan.

 I think it would be best for me - who suggested it - to explain.

「With the deep-fried skewers' special characteristics, it is best served and enjoyed when still hot, so I humbly suggested it like this」

「Hee, that is an interesting suggestion. I am looking forward to the deep-fried skewers that Al thought of 」

 Alicia smiled in satisfaction after I explained the reason for the buffet style.

「Alー! Are the deep-fried skewers readyー?」

 After I finished talking with Alicia, Ra-chan looked up at me and asked in an impatient tone.

 Behind me, Schugel was instructing the servants, 「Prepare it right away! Ranna wants to eat now!」 but was stopped by Floria by covering his mouth.

「The deep-fried skewers will be served after all the invited guests have come」

「Who else is coming?」

「It’s Gregor and Earl Barnack」

「’Barnaーk’?」

「It’s the person who runs the opera house in the royal capital」

「Oohー」

 She seemed not to know what kind of person he is, but knew about the opera house, so she understood it must be someone amazing. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Speaking of them, it seems like they both have arrived」

 When I turned around after hearing Alicia, there were two large men walking toward us from the stone-paved path that serves as the garden’s entrance.

「They’re both hugeー」

 Ra-chan openly voices out the honest thoughts we were all having.

 Gregor himself is almost 2 meters tall, but Barnack was also around the same height as Gregor.

 A man with mustard-colored hair and dark green noble attire.

 He has sharp features, but he was not as intimidating as Gregor.

 However, he has a very well-built physique and gives the impression of a warrior.

 It’s really impressive to see two such men walking side-by-side like that. Each of them has such a visual impact that it made me late to notice Barnack’s butler and Gregor’s maid - Tickle - behind them.

「Hello there, Schugel. This is quite a sudden invitation today」

「I’m sorry for the sudden invitation, Barnack. But, today’s guests are people you are going to feel happy to meet, right」

「Indeed, the head of the Slowlett house is coming after all, right!? If that was not the case, I’m not gonna answer your invitation, no matter how good our relationship is!」

 Barnack slapped Schugel’s shoulder and let out a hearty laugh.

 Although they both have different statuses of a Duke and an Earl, it seems like they both have a good relationship to the point that they don’t care about such small details in manners. The words they exchanged were also friendly.

「The Dragon Slayer play has also become a major hit in our opera house. So I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for allowing both of them to be the models. Schugel, introduce us」

「Indeed, let me introduce you right away」

 Hearing the flow of their conversation, Nord-tousan and Elna-kaasan straightened their posture and turned toward Barnack.

 While I’m not a Dragon Slayer, I should also introduce myself as a member of the Slowlett house.

 Handing the glass in my hand to a waiter, I walked toward the two of them. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Nord-dono, Elna-dono, this is the manager of the royal capital’s opera house, Earl Orlando Barnack」

「I have been looking forward to the opportunity of meeting you face-to-face, Nord-dono and Elna-dono!」

 Barnack raised his voice, and his nostrils began to flare when Schugel introduced him.

「The honor is mine to be able to meet you, Barnack-sama」

「I have been looking forward to the day we can speak directly with you every time we exchange letters 」

 Ooh, Elna-kaasan in in her Baroness mode.

 Even though she would never use such wordings in the mansion. Though I’m not really in a position to say that.

「I am very grateful that we were able to use the stories of your adventures in the plays. Thanks to that, the Dragon Slayer play is very popular among the citizens of the royal capital」

「No, we are the ones grateful to have Barnack-sama picking up an adventure story like ours」

「Thanks to Barnack-sama, despite the hardship we faced, we were able to develop the territory and enrich the lives of the citizens. I can not express our gratitude enough」

 Hee, so the Dragon Slayer play is performed with Nord-tousan and the others’ formal permission. Moreover, it seemed like they received some sort of usage fees from what Elna-kaasan said.

 It’s unclear whether they were continuously receiving a portion of the massive success of the play or if it was a one-time payment, but it seems like it served as a source of financial assistance for the Slowlett house during our time of hardship.

 Although the Slowlett house is currently prosperous from the interest of my invention, I heard that we suffered from monster and bandits' attacks in the past, the tax yield was low, and the territory was struggling because the population was fewer than now.

 Although they were embarrassed by the Dragon Slayer play, they never called for the play to be stopped and it’s probable because of the contract they made.

「Barnack-sama, my son is here today as well, may I have the honor of introducing him?」

 As I was listening with interest to the story behind the play based on my parents, Nord-tousan presented me forward while pushing both of my shoulders, I guess he wanted to change the subject.  www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Aah, I would greatly appreciate it」

「I have received the honor of being introduced by my father, my name is Alfried Slowlett」

 I introduce myself with the Kingdom-style bow while putting my hand on my left chest.

「…………your gentle gaze is very similar to Elna-dono」

 ……that’s an awfully long gap, isn’t it?

 He probably needed more time than expected to offer words of praise since I looked too plain compared to my parents’ brilliance. Un, if the situation were reversed, I would also not know how to react, so it can’t be helped.

 Once the self-introduction was over, there was a pause.

 Barnack also appeared to not know how to start a conversation with me, as I was hard to read. It was a slightly awkward moment.

「The main dish for tonight’s party was something Alfried-dono invented. Our head chef has also given the dish his stamp of approval for its taste. I would like Barnack-dono to enjoy it too」

 Schugel assisted me just when I was trying to find a starting point for a conversation.

 It seems to be a plan to show my capability and spark Barnack’s interest in me.

 In fact, upon hearing that a dish had been developed, Barnack’s eyes changed slightly.

「Hou, receiving Bernard-dono (ベルナード) - the former chef of the royal court - recognition? That is something to look forward to. I am counting on you」

 Hm? Just now, I heard he said ‘former chef of the royal court’?　

 I treated him to the deep-fried skewers, and he helped me prepare earlier was actually such an amazing person.....nah, let’s not think of unnecessary things before the important buffet part. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 601

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Out-Of-Place Sister And The Solitary Brother

 As we busily prepared the buffet party the sky was dyed in deep indigo blue before we knew it and the curtain of the night quietly enveloped the garden. However, the garden never falls into complete darkness. The Misfid house boasts a lot of lighting magic tools installed all over the mansion and the garden, giving off soft, magical lights. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 Crystal lamps are positioned along the stone paving in the garden, glowing faint bluish-white, glowing as if stars covered in evening dew had descended to the ground.

 The water fountain in the middle is releasing a blue light and perhaps it’s due to the power of the water current control from the magic tool that the shape of the water current changes as time passes. The flowing water reflects the moonlight, it’s beautiful.

 A pale, glowing lantern magic tool hangs on a large tree in the back, and warm golden lights shine through the gap between branches and leaves, casting shadows on the ground.

「Being able to handle lighting magic tools this well is probably because they are the Misfid house after all」

「It is a family lineage that is being called the Magic Nobles after all」

「Yes, and not only about handling magic, we prided ourselves on handling magic tools as well」

 Schugel and Floria proudly answered the impression I let slip while looking at the garden.

 Rather than just simple magic tools to illuminate the surroundings, they are arranged in a way to delight the guests’ eyes.

 There are a lot of other nobles who possess illumination magic tools but the only one who could handle them as artistically as this is probably only the Misfid house.

 Round tables are set up for the buffet party in the garden, decorated with gorgeous ornaments and lavish food.

 Although the purpose of this event is pretty much an unveiling of a new dish called ‘Deep fried skewered food’, there will also be easy-to-eat dishes and snacks to go along with the liquor.

 A band was lined up at the edge, playing a gentle melody.

 Perhaps a party in the Misfid house’s garden is more extravagant than renting a poor venue in the royal capital. 

「Alー! I wear a dress, see!」

 Just as I was staring at the mansion, Ra-chan came over.

「Ohー, the dress also looks good on you today」

「Ehehe, thank you!」

 Ra-chan was wearing a refreshing mint green dress. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 It pairs perfectly with her platinum hair, creating a delicate yet graceful atmosphere.

「Ohhー! Ranna! Your dress is cute today! I thought an angel――no, a forest fairy had descended to the garden!」

「Papa too, thank you!」

 Looking at Ra-chan’s appearance, Shugel had the look of a good-natured old man.

 Ra-chan didn’t even get put off by the annoying praise, so she must really be a forest fairy-san.

「Good grief, why should I suddenly attend a buffet party in our garden as soon after I return from school?」

 Just when I was admiring Ra-chan’s generosity, Shelka approached from behind her.

「Ah, Shelka. It has been a while」

「’It has been a while' you said, we just met each other the other day so it should not be that long since we met...」

「Was that so?」

 I was staying as the guest of honor in Misfid house’s mansion but Shelka attends the Magic Academy almost every day so I surprisingly don’t have that many chances to meet her.

 Perhaps the only times I saw Shelka properly were when we had the banquet on the first night and she stepped on a No-Impact Ball mine during my Chant Omission training with Gideon.

 That was the extent of our interaction, as I had closer interactions with Ra-chan and Gideon, so I was under the strong impression that it had been a while.

「By the way, this matter with the buffet party was due to your father and Alicia’s plan, you know?」

 Originally, I had suggested that it be a dinner party just for the family.

 The ones who added their own intentions and curiosity to it were none other than Schugel and Alicia. 

 It’s vexing that people thought I was the one who caused such a fuss.

「……hmm, fine then」

 Well, if it’s fine with yo,u then why did you involve yourself with me?

 I couldn’t help but find it strange.

「……hey, you don’t have anything to say to me?」

「Eh, what?」

 Was there something I needed to say to Shelka?

 Did I do something to make her angry?

「Ah, are you talking about the time when you fell down at the training ground? I already apologized before and to begin with, that was something Ra-chan buried and Gideon――」

「That’s not it!」

 When I explained the incident when she stepped on the landmine and conspicuously lifted up her skirt, Shelka cut in and denied it.

「Then, what?」

「I say, you can tell if you saw this right?」

 Shelka said somewhat shyly while playing with her bangs.

 Looking at her again, I noticed that she was not wearing the usual Magic Academy uniform but a royal blue dress.

 Still, if you put it that way then I know what you’re trying to say.

「Ehー? You’re the type who wants that kind of thing?」

「Whether I want it or not, it is a nobleman’s manner to compliment women on their dresses at a party you know」

 Do I really have to compliment them each time I see a woman?

 Uhehー, nobles are so troublesome. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Hm, I wonder if it is too much to expect such words of praise from a frontier noble like you? 」

「It is the first time I have seen Shelka-sama in a dress, but you look so beautiful, like you are wearing the twinkling stars in the night sky. It is as if a goddess had descended to the garden」

「Hee!?」

 Shelka’s face turned red as she exclaimed in surprise when I praised her on the spot.

「How about that?」

「……h, hmm. I guess about 30 points」

「That’s passable, isn’t it」

「That’s a falling mark since the perfect score is 100」

「Ehー, that’s tough」

 I used these kinds of words of praise to appease my older sisters back in my previous life but it seems like they didn’t have any effect on Shelka.

 I need to increase my repertoire of words of praise to earn high marks from the women of this world.

「Ufufu, Shelka speaks freely when you talk with Alfried-kun, eh?」

「I, it’s not what you think! I, I will go get a drink!」

 Shelka retreated as if running away from Floria’s heartwarming gaze.

 Although she basically responds confidently against Schugel and Gideon, it seems like she’s weak against her own mother, Floria.

「Isn’t Shelka-sama always like this normally?」

「Yes, that child has a quiet personality」

 ……Shelka is quiet?　

 Her words and actions until now were a far cry from that which makes me tilt my head in puzzlement.

 Perhaps Floria’s eyes are just bad?

「What Mother said is true. Shelka feels out of place in the Academy because of her Duke’s house background and the fact that she skipped grades」

 Just as I was feeling suspicious of Floria’s words and actions, Gideon came over from the side.

「Hmmー, so it is like that. To me, that is a fact that is hard to believe」

「That must mean for Shelka, Alfried-kun is someone easy to talk to, right 」

 Rather than confidence in me, isn’t it just because she thought it would be clearly easy for her to deal with me since I have a lower status and was younger than her? That’s what I thought, but as expected, I hesitated to refute that fact on the spur of the moment after seeing Floria’s happy expression.

「So, the older brother who knows her sister is out-of-place in the Academy, you didn’t think of trying to do anything about it?」

「Why should I help my sister make friends?」

「He is also the next head of the Duke’s house, he does not have any proper friends」

 Floria said with a lament.

 I thought ‘what a cold brother’ but then it seemed like he was also out-of-place himself and couldn’t be of any help to her.

 The Misfid house’s lack of communication skills is serious.

 Thinking like that, really shows just how outstanding Ra-chan’s communication skills are among her older siblings. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

Isekai Nikyoten - Chapter 41

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Going Around The Market

 We parted with Gadolf and Urd. We arrived at the market in the Central district of the royal capital.

 In the open space, shops are lined up here and there compared to the main street, and merchants raise their voices as if competing with each other. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

「Amazing! Are all these shops selling food?」

「Aah, that’s right. Ingredients from all over gather here in the royal capital」

 I answered the question from Nina, who asked with shining eyes.

 It’s precisely because it is the largest city in the Kingdom that it is a place where goods and foods circulate here the most.

Small settlements or villages carried their food to trading cities and eventually, multiple trading cities brought abundant goods into the royal capital.

 It is definitely the place where the most ingredients gather in the country.

「This is the first time I’ve seen so much food! So this is how they sell food in the city」

 Nina says, being impressed as she stares at the displayed food.

 There is no place to trade food like this in remote regions like Howling village.

 It is basically done by bartering, or people would go to other villages if there is something in short supply, or rely on peddlers who regularly came to the village.

 As you would expect, even Nina would get overwhelmed and become speechless―

「Hey, Kureto! There is a fish with a strange appearance! That’s interesting!」

 She curiously pointed to a displayed fish.

 Un, Nina was this kind of girl.

 It was a huge flat-faced fish that looked sleepy somehow.

「That’s a sea fish called Nuovo (ヌオーボ)」

「The sea! I’ve heard about it! It’s much wider than the river and the water is salty, right?」

「 That’s right. It is a fish that lives there」

「Hee, so you came from the sea――eh, so expensive! This fish, it costs 8 silver coins!?」

 Nina leaned over the Nuovo and was surprised after seeing the price written for the fish.

「Ice magicians use magic to chill them and then they are transported securely over long distances so that’s why it ended up being costly」

「I, is that so」

 Even so, it is being transported from the port town Pedrick (ペドリック) to the royal capital so the prices are relatively cheaper. If it were transported from places further away, then it would skyrocket and only the wealthy would be able to eat them.

「But, if you go to the port town, the price won’t jump up like this, you know. They are being sold in the market as they are」

「……purchasing cheaply and then transporting them to together places with magic with higher prices ....is that the kind of business Kureto runs?」

「Ooh, that’s amazing of you to understand that. Buying cheaply and selling at a higher price somewhere else. That’s the basis of doing business」

「I see! I think I understand a little what Kureto does!」

 I was inwardly surprised to see Nina say that with an understanding look on her face.

 Although I occasionally told her about my work, I didn’t think she would understand it that much.

 I thought she was a levelheaded kid from the start, but she’s smarter than I imagined her to be.

 Be that as it may, I’m not going to take Nina to do business with me. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 If Nina wishes for it, then I will give her advice as much as I can, but that is her problem.

 After looking at the fish dealer for a while and then going past it, the next thing that took Nina’s interest was the vegetable shop.

「Eh? Could this be a spring onion?」

「That’s right」

「……aren’t they a bit small?」

「That’s rude of you, jouchan. Our spring onions are purchased from a well-known farmer and they are fresh. Look here! This firm wrapping and firmness! And that glossy shine! It’s definitely proof of good spring onions, ya know?」

 The vegetable shop’s shopkeeper was the one who responded to Nina’s honest remark.

 Guess it’s natural that he won’t keep quiet if someone were to find fault with their displayed foodstuff.

 But, I can’t say it is Nina’s fault this time. The spring onions from Howling village are much better than the spring onions here.

 Nevertheless, it’s also pointless to tell that to the shopkeeper.

「I’m sorry, this kid says some weird stuff」

「……sorry. I also got too fired up」

 I apologized in place of the blankly standing Nina, and perhaps the shopkeeper regain his calm and said that looking awkward.

 I take Nina away and leave the shop for the time being.

「I, did I say something strange?」

「No, not strange at all. What you said was not strange and what he shopkeeper said before was also not strange. It’s just a difference of common sense between the two of you. Just like what I said before, the spring onions from other places are like that and it’s normal」

 The spring onions produced in Howling village are special, possessing both size and taste, but the spring onions being sold earlier were also commonly recognized as spring onions among the general populace

 That’s why, Emilio and I noticed the special characteristic and deliciousness of the Howling village’s produce and sold them at the high-class restaurant.

「So it’s like that! Say, I want to see some other vegetables!」

「Sure. Just that, don’t call them small or something next time, alright? I mean, it would be too sad for the seller if their products were to be criticized like that 」

「You’re right. I also don’t want the spring onions we grow to be called small……」

「Well, that’s all part of the experience after all. Let’s just relax and enjoy looking around」

「Un!」

 Nina was dejected at that fact, but she nodded and regained her lively tone when I told her that.

 It’s important to think a lot and experience all sorts of things, but this is the royal capital after all. It’d be a waste not to enjoy it.

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 As we walked around the market looking at various ingredients, Nina's stomach suddenly rumbled as she walked beside me.

「Ahaha, I got hungry」

「Is there anything you would like to eat?」

「U, umm, I want to go to a slightly stylish store. I can’t normally go to that kind of place……」

 Nina told me her wish while being a little embarrassed.

 Ooh, Nina finally made a request that feels fitting for sightseeing a city.

 I feel it’s strange that she feels more embarrassed about this than the fact that her stomach growled.

 There aren’t any restaurants in Howling village after all. Guess it’s only natural for Nina to say she wants to go to such stores. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com

 So girls want to go to stylish stores, huh?

 Although even if I brought Nina - who visits the royal capital for the first time - to such stores, she would probably end up getting nervous. I should choose a store that is not too strict on their table manner and gives off a moderate capital-ish, and relaxing feeling while being there.

 I know a lot of high-class restaurants and places with nice atmosphere I used as business dinners, but I don’t know about a casual place where I can take a girl to have a good time.

 While I was the one who suggested it, I realized that I don’t have many ideas of places at a suitable level to take her to.

 Although I teleported everywhere when it comes to my work, it is pathetic that I don’t know much about it even though I’m based in the royal capital. I should have done more research about that before bringing Nina with me here.

 Should I just walk around and somehow enter a store that seems to fit our current standard? Nah, it would be scary to enter a store famous for something without knowing anything about it.

 Have you been here? What if Nina asks something like that, then my answer will sound pathetic.

 Should I teleport back to my mansion and ask Elza and the others about stores that seem good to play, bringing a kid?

 As I was having such thoughts, I remembered something. Wouldn’t it be fine to just go back to my mansion?

 From my own perspective, bringing her to my own place just to have a meal after taking her with me to the royal capital feels a bit off, but from Nina’s perspective, it would feel fresh and exciting since she had probably never been in a mansion before.

 Elza’s cooking skill is also at the level where she won’t lose to those restaurants and she would be able to eat comfortably without worrying about manners if it’s my place.

 Why don’t I try suggesting it as one of our choices to Nina for now?

「This might be different from what Nina wants but I have a house in the royal capital, would you like to visit it?」

「Is that so! So Kureto also has a house here too!」

 Nina reacted to my words as if she suddenly remembered something.

 Un, for Nina, my house might be a single building just like the one in the Howling village.

 I mean, I live in two places so I pretty much have one more house.

「I have a maid good at cooking there and their skill won’t lose to the restaurants around, how about it?」

「I want to go! Rather, it’s better to go there! I want to see Kureto’s house here!」

 Nina’s eyes sparkled when I suggested that.

 Ooh, her reaction is greater than I expected. For now, it seems that she’s happy with my suggestion and that’s what matters most. www.iha

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「Okay, let’s have lunch at my place. Can you wait up here for a bit?」

「Huh?」

「Waa waa! We’re on top of a building!」

 We moved away from the market and I teleported us to the roof of a building.

 This is a place with a good view so it’s probably a good place to kill some time. There is also no one around so there’s no worry of people poking their noses into us.

「I will use my magic to return and ask them to prepare for a bit. I will be back soon, so can you please wait here for a moment?」

「Un, okay!」

 I actually want to bring Nina with me by teleporting back since it is much safer that way, but it’s a rare chance for her so I want to make her surprised by walking back to my mansion.

 Nina is completely taken in by the scenery as she cheerfully nods at what I said.

 After confirming her answer, I teleport back to my room in my mansion.

「Hello, anyone hereー?」

「Yes, what can I help you with, Kureto-sama?」

 When I called out after leaving my room, I heard Elza’s voice replying from the hallway.

 She experienced sudden teleportation like this so many times that she doesn’t get surprised anymore.

「I’m sorry for being sudden but could you prepare some lunch?」

「What kind of guests are they? Do you have any requests for the meal?」

「It’s a girl who came to the royal capital for the first time. I would be happy if you could make those stylish dishes with a royal capital-ish atmosphere」

「Understood. We will prepare it as soon as possible」

 It was a really vague request, but the capable maid Elza should be able to make them nicely. That’s how much confidence I have in her.

「She will not come by teleportation as we are going by foot so there is no need to rush」

「Thank you very much for your consideration」

「Then, I will leave it in your hands」

 So I said to Elza - who bowed and thanked me - and then I teleported to the roof of the building where Nina was waiting.

「Waa! That surprised me, welcome back!」

 When I came right up to Nina’s side, she welcomed me with a smile on her face.

 It was just about 30 seconds since I left her but thanks to the good view of this place, she didn’t get bored or anxious.

「I’m back. Well then, shall we go?」

 We teleported down to the street and Nina and I walked to my mansion in the royal capital. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com