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Death’s Daughter Chapter 167

Author:“FoodLovingPanda”

CHAPTER 167: STROLL DOWNTOWN

“Nao-chan, I have come to escort you into the town. I have come to a realization that you will most likely try to sneak out again, so I thought why not come and just go with you in the first place.”

That is suspicious, what is he planning to do by offering this to me? I haven’t even been speaking with him lately. Could this be his retaliation against me for what I did last night? Honestly, his politeness and that smile is creeping me out.

“Naoko-sama will you be talking a shopping bag with you? I recommend you bring along some tools to help you carry items that you plan on buying. I can offer to carry some in my special bag that can hold many items while having reduced weight effect.”

“Thanks for the offer Mia-san, but I have my [Inventory] skill, so there is no need to bring anything. Also no need to be so polite with me, just calling me Naoko is good enough. After you, you are my senior at the guild and honestly I feel weird having you call me Naoko-sama.”

Hopefully I will be able to thwart this wedding, so I should never get used to people treating me like I was above them. And from what I saw Mia-san should be quite capable adventurer, so maybe I will be able to recruit her to join my clan. If we become closer, pulling her in will be that much easier.

“In that case, I will call you Naoko-chan. It’s cuter and fits you much better.”

I knew she would attach –chan to my name. She is the kind of character that likes cute stuff, but on the outside is cold and distant. I made sure to wear some clothes that would not stand out since I didn’t want people staring as we are passing through the town. While I was getting ready Vitou kept on waiting at the main gate. He was accompanied by both Ishikawa and Nakamura.

“It’s been a while Maeda-san, or not really?”

“Ishikawa-kun, it really has been a long time.”

He better not try anything to imply my status as a Dungeon Master. I know for a fact that the curses I put on these two would be the ones most easily broken, considering the two of them are way ahead of any other hero summoned to Doren.

“So, Nao-chan, where do you want to go? I am sure there is so much about this city that you have yet to discover.”

“Mia, we’re going to be leaving Byakko at the Dragon’s Descent HQ, he will be staying there from now on. Can you please go bring him here while I have a serious talk with a certain royalty?”

She immediately took off. I am glad she didn’t complain about it, after all, not everyone would be willing to go and meet a huge monster. Then, turning my attention to the trio still waiting, I said what I needed them to be aware at all costs.

“Listen up you spineless bastard. I do not plan on acting all chummy with you pretending that we are some loving couple and that the heroes are only here to protect us. I will try and sabotage this wedding under all circumstances. Right now I am being forced into a corner, so don’t be surprised that I will bite back one day. Also, this is mostly for the sake of the commoners living here, but all three of you will become super busy now that I am staying at Kapitalia. You should prepare yourselves the best you can and hope you heroes will be able to go against many different monsters.”

“What are you talking about? Kapitalia is the safest place in the entire kingdom. Even the number of small monsters such as goblins, wolves and slimes is kept extremely low thanks to all the adventurers. Also many high ranking adventurers have their base here so I have no idea what you mean that we will be busy?”

“Just wait and you shall see. But the adventurers here cannot deal with all that will come. Unless there is some party that is specialized in taking down monsters fast, you will be overwhelmed with the work you would have to do. Also since I am currently pissed at you and that man claiming to be my brother, I assure you, unless there is an imminent crisis for the commoners Dragon’s Descent will not move a single muscle against what is about to come.”

He was frowning and for a good reason. Dragon’s Descent only had a single S-rank adventurer, but there were plenty other high-ranking ones. After all, when this group was formed, the ones most offended by my drunken exclamation were those high-ranked adventurers. Another reason is that we have gained some influence lately and because of that, if others start wondering why we aren’t making a move, they might also be suspicious.

“But how is it my fault? Also, I will be accompanying you even if you protest. And I am sure the wedding will be held in the end.”

“Because, thanks to this little game you, your father and that bastard played I got stuck with a certain cursed title. You should also felt its effect when you saw me bring in the first batch of wyverns, didn’t you? Also Nakamura, Ishikawa stop laughing, you will be in trouble as well. I should tell you that the Ogres that you asked me to help take down are only common mobs that would be coming here.”

They stopped their snickering. Since I said what I wanted, I returned to ignoring them. Mia was coming back with Byakko in tow. Oddly enough, he seemed quite attached to her. This is not something that I expected, since it took him over a week to even dare stay close to my students.

“Byakko, you can be at the mansion. Ichi and Ni are there. If you want to we can go together. Oh and I almost forgot. Fulgy will most likely come by as well. You are free to ask him to cook anything for you.”

The oversized tiger nuzzled up to me before heading out. I guess there is no need to go with him. Well then, time to go. I had a lot of things to buy and restocking to do. First stop is the farmers’ market.

***

“Naoko dear, you are back at just the right time. I have received quite the amount of that cheese you like, you will not be disappointed in the quality. I must say before you used to come here every week, now I barely see it. When you don’t come the sales are always so slow.”

“You know me too well Kyrrila-san. There aren’t many people that sell cheese, so I am always happy to hear there is some to buy from you. I will be taking everything that you can sell as usual. How is Dan-san, is his back better?”

“It’s much better, he is back to being as energetic as ever. Your advice really helped out a lot. But I can’t help but ask you, why is our Crown Prince with you today? Is it really true, you are going to marry him? I must say you found yourself a good man Naoko dear. I sincerely congratulate you.”

*

“Naoko-chan, I have sugar for you. Also there was some extra honey leftover from the past year if you are interested.”

“Naoko, are you here looking for more vegetables?”

“Naoko, when did you arrive? Here I have…”

“Naoko…”

***

“What the heck Naoko? How do all these people know who you are and are so friendly with you? I thought you lived in Orzak.”

“What? I buy food here often, or at least I used to before I got stuck to the vicinity of Orzak. There is so much more to choose from and also spices are much cheaper here. Especially sugar, that thing is way too expensive to buy in bulk I Orzak.”

I made an excuse as soon as I was asked, as it felt like I was being accused. I completely forgot that I was not supposed to be talking to Vitou at all.

“That what do you plan on doing with all that food? Open a public kitchen?”

“No need, there is already one near the HQ. I will cook it for myself of course. Thanks to the Orzak’s Guild Master I lost almost my entire stockpile. I wonder if he was able to get rid of the smell by now.”

I merely smiled thinking about all the food that I will be able to cook with all these ingredients and continued my shopping spree.