『Calm down, Fate.』
[Yeah, but I feel that that guy will be a problem.]
Unaware of my thoughts, he arrived. He still kept the smile even as he begun talking to me.
[Hi, my name is Norden Alistair. You are really strong. I’ve been watching you from afar and yet, I can still feel your overwhelming might. May I know your name?]
Norden said while offering his right hand for a handshake. However, I didn’t respond to it.
[I am Mukuro. Just a warrior. Nothing more, nothing less. Would you please? I want to return to Babylon to cash this out.]
[So you are a Holy Knight…]
[As you’ve guessed, I’m a Holy Knight. Today was the first time in my life that I went on vacation. So I brought my men and came to this place.]
I was quite amazed. He considers hunting monsters as nothing but a game. Norden put up a smile while combing his blonde long hair with one hand. If I were a woman, I might’ve fallen for him already. Unfortunately, I’m a guy.
This is slowing me down.
Anyways, a Holy Knight, eh? Perhaps he’s angered from me snatching the 2 squads of orcs just now. That’s probably also why he ordered his men to surround me like this.
[Could it be you want these?]
[Let me tell you this: don’t waste my time anymore or else.]
[Wait, hold on. As I said before, I’m very impressed with your strength.]
[So…?]
[How about this. Why don’t you serve under me? I can give you anything you want.]
[I refuse. You can do that to others. But I only work alone and will not join others. I hope that is all.]
[I had seen you using that black sword during the previous fight. How I was really amazed. Its shape can actually change, can’t it? It was said that there is something like multiform weapons in the past. I read about it in an old document once. Who would’ve thought that it actually exists? If you don’t mind, can you show me how it works?]
[I also refuse. I don’t have time to do that now.]
[Understood. Then shall we save it for when the next opportunity arises?]
[….there will be no next time. I hate persistent guys.]
[We’ll see about that. I always got all the things I ever want. And that’s not going to change even now.]
[I’m working at the Babylon’s military district under Roxy Heart who just arrived yesterday. Come visit us anytime if you don’t mind. I’ll be waiting.]
[Hey, Greed.]
『What’s the matter? Where did your usual energetic self go?』
[That’s……no, nevermind]
『What is it? It’s alright, you can tell me.』
[It’s fine.]
I tried to consult with Greed, since I felt something weird. But I felt stupid for doing that, so I refrained. It’ll be alright.
[Well then, let’s return to Babylon. Cash this thing out and buy new equipment.]
『Umu, I’ve been waiting for that. Craft me a sheath made of pure gold』
[Are you kidding me? That’ll be too heavy!]
『Hahahahah, consider it muscle training. How about that!』
Aside from the muscle training part, he’s just too unreasonable as usual. Greed prefers flashy equipment. And he kept nagging me about that. If I were to leave the managing of my equipment to Greed, I’ll end up fully dressed in golden attire…..I don’t really want to imagine it.
If I try to go to tavern or inn like that, I’ll end up being a laughing stock.
[What my ass. Normal is the best, normal! Normal is number one!]
『That’s boring. I bet you’re going to buy another set of black clothes again, aren’t you~? Too plain.』
[That’s right. Black is practical since the dirt stuck on it will be less noticeable.]
『Fine, fine.』
[Fu~, now while we’re at it, I’ll put a black sheath for Greed.]
『That won’t do. Your preference is far from impressive.』
[Hah! Speak for yourself!]
Really now……when you say that, I felt like leaving you behind inside a shelf.
As I continued to converse with Greed, the fortress Babylon came into view. A defensive city protected by outer wall made of adamantite. We went in through the gate at the northern side.
Well, let’s get the cash then buy new clothes and sheath. I’ll buy some that will match this skull mask. Of course, all of it will be black-colored.
