SWNOVELXO Chapter 114 - the divine cat Mii-chan thinks that Nero is weak when it comes to money.
114 The Divine Cat Mii-chan thinks that Nero is weak when it comes to money.
Since they wouldn’t reach the capital by the end of the day anyway, they decided to stop by a bazaar before departing.
Yuri, Perro, and I walked around the bazaar, holding hands. Who knows where Perro would wander off if we let go? Well, he’d probably end up in front of a food stall, anyway.
“Nero, is there anything you want to buy?” Yuri asked.
“Well, yes, but my main concern is raising funds.”
“Raising funds?”
Oh, I just spotted a silver cutlery set! After negotiating with the vendor, I got an even better deal and made the purchase. When I showed it to Yuri, she seemed surprised.
“But what will you do with this? Selling antiques is very difficult, you know.”
“I think so too, so I plan to sell it through a trusted person after joining the Merchant Guild.”
“You have someone you trust in the capital?”
“By now, they should be heading to the capital from Quarto.”
“Mii~”
“Oh, Mii-chan knows them too?”
“Mii~”
Well, she is Lady Mii, after all. And yet, I’m still just Nero…
We continued browsing through jewelry, weapons, and armor. Unfortunately, nothing caught Mii-chan’s attention. Still, I made several purchases.
“You plan to sell those elsewhere, right?”
“That’s right.”
“There are some good items here. I didn’t know that.”
“Keep it a secret.”
“Hehe… okay.”
“Mii~”
After leaving Settimo, we encountered infantry and mercenary units marching, but we ignored them. So they’re still around here, huh? Good luck.
We stayed in Terzo that night and reached the capital just before noon the next day.
When Yuri and I entered the Hunter Guild, we were unexpectedly approached by Jin.
“Well, well, I haven’t seen you around lately. I see you’ve been cozying up with this beautiful lady.”
“What are you saying?! We were in Quinto. This is Yuri, who will soon be the Assistant Chief of Purchasing here. Yuri, this is Sigmund.”
“Sigmund of the Dragon Claw…?”
“Well, that’s what some people call me. But if you’re Nero’s acquaintance, just call me Jin.”
“If you’re Nero’s friend, then please call me Yuri as well.”
“Got it. How’ve the cats been?”
“Mii~”
“So, Perro is…”
“Mii!”
“Grr…”
“I’ll need to talk to you later, Nero. Make some time.”
With that, Jin walked away.
I spoke to the receptionist, who then arranged a meeting with Guild Master Zest.
“Nero, have you settled everything?”
“When I went to Guild Master Serion, they were already preparing for voluntary resignation.”
“Hahaha! That figures.”
“Haha… it’s not funny. By the way, hasn’t Ms. Pamir arrived yet?”
“The Assistant Chief? Not yet. And who might this lovely young lady be?”
“I’m Yuri. Guild Master Serion informed me that I’d be hired by the Hunter Guild in the capital.”
So Pamir hasn’t arrived yet, huh? We must have overtaken her somewhere along the way.
Yuri handed a letter to Guild Master Zest, who quickly skimmed through it.
“So, this is about the Assistant Chief of Purchasing position. When can you start?”
“I can start right away.”
“Both Yuri and Pamir are highly skilled appraisers. It seems like the capital is gathering too many talented people.”
“You’re the one who chased out Nero from Celtio, and now you say that…”
Oops, looks like I dug my own grave with that comment.
“Mii~”
“Of course she left~,” Mii-chan seems to assert.
“I’d like you to start work tomorrow. We’ll prepare a room next to Pamir’s for you to stay in. For now, you’ll spend two or three days in the accommodation we provide.”
“Oh, that cramped place… Yuri, you might want to refuse.”
“What are you saying?! It’s the rule that Guild staff stay there.”
“And does the Guild Master stay there?”
“I… pay out of my own pocket to stay at an inn.”
“As you can see, it’s better to stay at the inn for a few days.”
“…Okay.”
That place is too small; it’d just make you feel down.
“Mii…”
Mii-chan seems worried too.
“By the way, Nero, what are your plans after this?”
“I’ll be heading to the royal palace.”
“I meant for the future. I’d like to give you a personal request.”
“A personal request?”
“I read the report from Serion about your skills. That was you, wasn’t it?”
“I haven’t read the report, so I’m not sure what it refers to, but I did help out.”
“I’d like you to do the same here. There are many hunters in the capital with atmospheric skills.”
“You mean you’re paying for this request, right?”
“Of course.”
“I’ll take it!”
“Good, good, I’m glad you’re someone who understands, Nero. Hahaha!”
“Mii…”
“Nero’s weakness was well exploited!”
No, no, money is important. Perro, you’re a hunter now, so earn your keep.
“Oh, that’s right! I’ll do my best! That way, I can have lots of yummy treats!”
You’re already eating plenty… do you still want more?
“So, about five days from now, is that okay? But seriously, what are your plans?”
“I plan to join the Merchant Guild. I’ll be a traveling merchant for a while.”
“Not becoming a hunter?”
“I’ve thought about it, but it’s impossible for me now. I’m weaker than a goblin.”
“W-well…”
Even though I’m weak, I’m improving—barely. I’ve been promoted from ‘extremely weak’ to just ‘weak,’ but I’m still no match for even a single goblin.
With my conversation with the Guild Master finished, I headed downstairs to the tavern for lunch. I’ve used the kitchen here before and even gave the master some recipes for seasonings.
The tavern was bustling since it was lunchtime. Jin was the only one sitting at a table, so I asked if we could join him.
“Oh, done talking with the Guild Master? Then let’s talk over lunch.”
“Sure. Excuse me~! Seven lunches, please!”
“Hey, that’s too much.”
“No problem.”
We have a bottomless pit among us, so it might not even be enough.
“Mii~”