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Painter's Request
The client Emilio brought in was a very beautiful woman. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
A shining silver hair and transparent blue eyes. Despite this being summer, her skin is as white as snow without blemishes or sunburn.
She was wearing a softly-colored one-piece and a light shawl draped over her shoulder.
A woman with a fleeting impression coupled with a delicate build gave her the impression that she’s going to break if touched carelessly.
The woman finishes her orderr and her drink arrives.
After taking a sip of the mint tea, she immediately looked at me and opened her mouth.
「I am sorry for suddenly disturbing you during your day off. I have come here since there is something I absolutely need to ask of you, Teleporter-san. My name is Lefyria」
「Hmm? That name, seems like I’ve seen it in the art gallery before.....?」
That name was very familiar. Specifically, from the exhibition at the art gallery I stopped by before.
「That is right. My work is currently being displayed at the royal capital’s museum in the Royal Capital’s Exhibition」
「Are you perhaps the painter of that Zeral Castle?」
「That is right」
Lefyria broadly smiled when I tried asking to confirm.
「That Zeral Castle, it was beautiful」
「Thank you very much. Just hearing you say that makes the effort of painting that piece worthwhile」
No way, to think that the person who painted that beautiful piece is right in front of me, it’s surprising.
I had the image of the artist to be more nervous than this, but it was surprising for them to be a gentle woman like her. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「You might have heard of me from Emilio, but please allow me to introduce myself again. My name is Kureto, a Teleporter at the Adventurer’s Guild and an employee in Emilio’s company」
「Pleased to meet you, Kureto-san」
Lefyria brightly smiled after I introduced myself.
It’s a kinda fresh experience to meet an elegant and gentle person, uncommon around me - here.
「By the way, is it alright if I ask about your relationship with Emilio?」
I’m curious since someone who seemed to have no commercial spirit is a personal acquaintance of Emilio. When I asked her that, Lefyria turned toward Emilio, he nodded at her with a wry smile.
「He is my friend and patron. At the time when I was just starting out and troubled over money, he took a liking to my painting and gave me support and advice」
「Heeー, to think Emilio would do something like that……」
It’s one thing if it’s about business, but it’s surprising for Emilio to do that kind of thing.
「It was obvious since Lefyria had a talent for painting. I just felt it would be a waste if such a talent ended up ruined. And I simply love beautiful things」
Using his own words, it was a prior investment, huh?
That means it must have happened before arriving at the royal capital.
It was only recently that he arrived in the royal capital. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
I’m also curious about that, but I’m not gonna get too deeply involved.
「It is only thanks to Emilio’s effort I was able to work in the royal capital and participate in a major exhibition like this」
「Looking at that painting, it was not just Emilio’s strength, I think it was also due to Lefyria-san’s ability though…..」
「No no, I still have a long way to go. I want to try a lot of things even more....」
Even when I tried to express my honest feelings, Lefyria still replied humbly.
From Emilio’s wry smile, it looks like this is just her normal behavior.
This lack of pride might be the secret to Lefyria’s skill.
「I see, understood. So, may I know what it is that Lefyria-san wants?」
「I want Kureto-san to take me to various places with your transfer ability! Places where I can not go alone or places where an ordinary person can not go! I want to paint scenes that ordinary people can not see from various angles!」
When I tried to ask her the reason for meeting me, Lefyria leaned forward and spoke with enthusiasm.
「I, I see. I understand,d so please calm down」
「……I am sorry, I ended up getting a little too passionate」
Lefyria’s cheeks turned red when I pointed that out, and she reseated herself.
「So, I just have to bring you with me to various places for your sketch?」
「Yes, that is right. I am receiving a reasonable income, so I think I will be able to pay you properly,y but I wonder if that is all right with you?」
Lefyria nervously asks as though inquiring hesitantly.
Hm, I need to take her to all sorts of place and it’s going to take a long time considering the total hours spent working but, it’s not a particularly difficult request.
There’s no need to do things simultaneously and there is no need to keep track of multiple event. It’s extremely simple compared when teleporting adventurers. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
It will take quite an amount of time, but I could probably do it at leisure.
「Can I state one condition to accept that request?」
「What is it?」
「If it’s possible, may I ask for Lefyria-san’s painting as the payment instead? Not a huge one like that painting in the exhibition, but just the size I can display in my house」
Given the choice, I’d prefer Lefyria’s painting instead of money. I had become so captivated by her painting that I ended up thinking that way.
Emilio cheerfully laughs after hearing my question
「Ahaha, to ask for painting as the payment, Kureto has a discerning eye 」
「I thought it was going to be wonderful to have Lefyria-san’s painting hanging on my house」
There’s no deep reason, but I had that hunch inside.
「I will be happy to paint for you if you are willing to take on my request」
「Well, it is a deal then」
When I held out my hand while saying that, Lefyria stared at me in wonder and grabbed my hand.
「As expected from Emilio’s friend, you say a similar thing」
I made a subtle expression after hearing her words as she chuckled.
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「Is it enough just to draw paintings?」
That’s the first thing I asked after we left the cafe.
「Yes, I have my art supplies that have bits of everything,g including coloring tools. Still, I can not bring large tools like an easel」
Lefyria is holding a travel trunk. Inside that are probably things like her sketchbook, coloring tools, and such. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
However, I feel like that’s just the bare minimum art supplies.
「You can store and carry anything with Kureto’s magic. If you’d like, why not return to your studio and get your tools?」
「Eh, you can also do that!?」
「I can」
「Then please, I would like to!」
Lefyria’s eyes shone after I nodded at Emilio’s suggestion.
As expected, it seems like she’s not satisfied with the art supplies on hand.
It would be a waste to have insufficient art supplies, even though she’s going to paint the perfect scenery after this.
「In that case, let’s teleport to Lefyria’s studio. By the way, it is within walking distance from my company」
「So you suggested that to take advantage of my teleportation?」
I thought it was unusual and kind of him to suggest that but it seemed like his purpose was to take advantage of the teleportation itself. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
「It’s fine, isn’t it? I’m acting on Lefyria’s request after all. There’s a chance you would have to turn back midway if I hadn’t said anything, you know?」
「It’s my holiday, so can I charge an extra fee?」
「It doesn’t count as working for the company since it’s a holiday. I am just connecting the two of you after all, and it was my personal request to Kureto」
Whatever I say he always has a comeback.
As always, I didn’t think I could win an argument with Emilio.
「Fine. Then I will teleport you close to the company location this time」
「Yes?」
I cast teleport after telling the two of them.
We teleported to Emilio’s company office in an instant from in front of the Black Cat cafe.
「Kyaa!」
Lefyria looked like she was about to fall, so I quickly reached out my hand to catch her.
「Are you alright?」
「I’m sorry, the location suddenly changed so I was surprised」
「Me too, I’m sorry for that. I’ve been taking people with me often lately that I forgot to warn you」
Traveling with teleport gives you a slight floating sensation. But, it won’t bother you anymore if you've gotten used to it, but I’ve heard that it will give you a strong floating sensation to those who are not familiar with it.
I ended up forgetting that since the people I use teleport on are adventurers who have high physical abilities and Nina - who has good athletic ability.
「Incidentally, Lefyria is bad at sports and has trouble staying focused. It’s better to think you’re taking a small child with you」
「It’s true my physical ability is low but it’s not that lo―kyaa!?」
Lefyria tried to step forward - being angry Emilio pointed that out - but then she tripped over the trunk she had placed down and fell.
……un, certainly looks like it’s going to be better to face this situation like I’m taking a small kid with me. www.ihavesinnedtranslation.com
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