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What Changed in Pond, and What Didn’t – Part 07

They’d delayed their return by a day, but today Hikaru decided it was finally time to head back to the royal capital. Lavia was probably waiting for him.

But before he left, there was one last stop he wanted to make.

“Oh, if it isn’t Hikaru! How’ve you been?”

It was Leniwood, the stylish and dashing Elf. He sported a headband, and his sleeves were rolled up to reveal thin, pale arms. He ran Leniwood’s Weapon Workshop, where he sold weapons and armor.

“Long time no see. You look well.”

“Yeah, you’re looking good too. Well, I’m nothing if not full of energy. The shop, thought? Still as dead as ever.”

Leniwood laughed heartily. He was as cheerful as the last time Hikaru had seen him.

“So, you still adventuring alone?”

Hikaru had asked Paula to arrange a carriage for later, so he came here alone.

“I’ve got a