Chapter 109 – Teacher Roxy
Fortunately, there were a lot of high quality halite in the mountain near our territory that we could sell to other places as a source of income. Also, we’re trying to cultivate various spices in order to prepare more stable funding.
The cultivation method was based on the knowledge that Seto had acquired after travelling across the country. The land in the territory seemed to be suited for planting spices. Capsicum, pepper, and turmeric were said to be in high demand around the country, so we’d start out with those. Since there were no stable suppliers just yet, we can expect huge profits once our products hit the market. I remembered how Seto enthusiastically explained this to me.
[Fate-san must be really happy since you’ll be meeting Roxy-sama today.]
[Uh….cough, cough, cough]
Involuntarily, the bread that was already inside my mouth got stuck in my throat.
[Thank you for the meal]
Shara put down the dishes as she had finished eating.
I also hurriedly finished my bread and soup.
[What will you do today? The usual?]
[Yes, it is. I’ll be helping out on the orphanage.]
[In that case, I’ll take you there. The security around the capital has become better, but the same thing cannot be said with the slums.]
[Thank you very much]
I couldn’t even imagine that at the moment, but Aaron said that it’s something that I’d understand eventually.
After the dishes had been cleaned up, I headed back to my room to retrieve Greed.
[Sorry for the wait.]
『How long were you going to make me wait?』
[Don’t be like that. Today we’ll be surveying the hobgoblin forest. I’ll be able to fill up my stomach.]
『Is it Gluttony?』
[That’s right. Come on, Shara is waiting at the front door.]
My equipment was badly damaged from the battle against Rafal, but the crafter Jade Stratos who I met back at the Fortress city Babylon had repaired it for me. Since I had a personal contract with him, I was given priority regardless of the state of my equipment.
That Jade has become famous competitor among the craftsmen in Babylon. That’s par for the course. After all, I, who made an exclusive contract with him, actually defeated Tenryu.
As soon as it became known that I was wearing gears made by Jade, the warriors in Babylon quickly rushed to his shop.
Since it had yet to be tested, I did not know how effective it’ll be. But since he wrote many good things about it in the letter that came with the equipment, I guess I could expect great things from it.
At the frontmost room which floor was covered with soft colored carpet, Shara was waiting.
[Sorry for the wait. Okay, shall we?]
[Yes]
And so the two of us left the mansion. Shara was carrying a rather big suitcase, but she declined when I offered to carry it for her.
[I’m but a servant, how can I allow my master Fate-san to carry my luggage?]
[If you go that far…well, just tell me if you are tired, okay?]
[I’ll do my best!]
[Good morning, Shara-chan!]
[Good morning]
[Fate-san, come on]
[Okay okay]
As we walked along the commercial district, I inquired to her about what happened at the gate just now.
[Just now, does it usually happen?]
[Yes. sometimes they gave me some sweets. It’s a good souvenir to bring for the kids at the orphanage so I’m grateful that they do.]
[Do you, want it?]
[….no.]
[Shara, this for you as a thanks for always working hard. You can share it with the kids at the orphanage.]
[Uaaaaaa, is it really alright to give this to me…..? Thank you very much]
The sugary sweet taste, no, it must’ve come from honey. The natural sweetness melted inside the mouth, driving away the fatigue from daily activities. The butter used must’ve been fresh, as the texture was crispy, but gradually turned mellow and produced moist aftertaste in my mouth.
[It’s delicious, Fate-san!]
[Un. indeed it is. Let’s buy it again sometime]
[Yes!]
While I was thinking about the children in the orphanage while munching on the cookies slowly, a familiar voice called out to me.
[Eating something delicious, aren’t you?]
[Roxy!]
[…..Roxy-sama, greetings]
Roxy approached us, looking alternately between me and Shara. I didn’t think that I’ve done anything wrong, but when being stared at like that, I felt like I did do something wrong.
[We are going to survey the Hobgoblin forest, Fai. Why are you still walking around leisurely while eating cookies?]
[Ermm, I’m just escorting Shara to the orphanage. In the meantime, I bought the cookies to be given to the kids. Ah, here is yours, Roxy.]
I handed over one of the bags which I had the storekeeper prepared beforehand. Then an unexpected thing happened! Roxy smiled like a blooming flower when she received the bag of cookies.
[Is it for me….thank you. Alright, let’s escort Shara to the orphanage together.]
[Ah…..thank you…..Roxy-sama]
Shara was escorted like a VIP. Flanked by two holy knights on each sides, she couldn’t help but the have a cold sweat as she watched how the passerby looked at us.
[I feel a little nervous.]
[There no need to make a big deal out of it.]
[It’s because Roxy-sama……Fate-san, some help, please?]
[Shara, just give it up. Roxy won’t budge regardless….]
[Alright, everyone! Let’s roll]
[[Yes~!]]
Shara entered the orphanage and immediately went to meet the kids. Of course, bringing along the bag of cookies with her. Judging from the loud noises of children coming from the back room, the souvenir seemed to be a great success.
[Doesn’t your ladyship have duties at the castle already?]
[It won’t be a problem really. Recently, Eris-sama has divided the duty evenly among the holy knights. Therefore, I won’t be working as much as I used to…]
[I see… in that case, teacher Roxy, please do your best]
[Yes, count Fai in too.]
[Don’t misunderstand yet. Fai will become the student here. I’ll be sure to properly teach you the appropriate knowledge befitting of a member of Barbatos family!]
[Eeee, please spare me from more studying, Roxy…]
[It’s teacher Roxy for you]
[Uaaaa, she’s on it already!]
