Chapter 29 – Mines, Kobolds, and Senior Adventurers (4)

Arriving in the city, we received the commission reward.

Belita was 190 Cooper, me, Andrew, and Joey were 140 Cooper, and Seris and Kara were 100 Cooper.

Sister Seris looked at the money bag containing 100 coppers and brightened her expression.

Kara heard her purse jingle as she shook it, and Celis noticed her surroundings and secretly put the purse into her bosom.

“What are you guys planning to do from now on?”

“It’s already evening, so we should fill our stomachs and rest at the inn. Change some bandages.”

I tapped the bandage wrapped around my head. Patrick nodded as he crossed his arms.

“It means there is nothing special to do.”

“Um… You could say that.”

“Then how about eating at my house for dinner tonight? I will give you my special invitation.”

At Patrick’s sudden invitation, I turned to Celis and Kara. Looks like both aren’t bad.

“Yes, then I will be grateful.”

“Okay, how are you guys? Would you like to eat together?”

“No, we are.”

“I have a date.”

Andrew and Joey left just like that. Belita clicked her tongue as she watched the two of them leave.

“Dating sucks. I’ll make rice cakes in bed.”

“Eh..?”

Seris looked at Belita in surprise.

“Why?”

“Oh, no…”

He immediately laid her eyes on it.

* * *

Before going to Patrick’s, Sister Ceris and I stopped at an inn first. Disarmed and put on new bandages.

“I’m glad there’s no more bleeding.”

Seris, who was wrapping the bandage, said in a relieved voice.

After changing into our casual clothes, we headed to the address Patrick gave us.

“It should be about this… Oh, is this place?”

The place I arrived at was a two-story house with a neat appearance.

‘Patrick, you’re living better than I thought.’

I thought I was living without it because I got food from my junior.

A sense of betrayal crept up.

“Huh…”

“Wow…”

Seris and Kara’s eyes lit up as they looked at the two-story house. You must have seen this a lot while going to and from the city. Does it feel different because it’s someone you know?

Smart. I knocked on the door.

“Who are you?”

A young voice was heard from within.

‘Am I Uncle Patrick’s daughter?’

I refined my voice.

“Hello. I was invited to dinner by Mr. Patrick.”

“What is your name?”

“This is Han Yuseong.”

“How old are you? How tall are you? Do you have a girlfriend?”

“…Yes? Why is that…”

“Can’t you answer me? Then you are lying!”

“No what…”

As I looked at the door with disconcerted eyes, I heard a chuckle from inside.

After a while the door opened.

“Sorry, it was just a joke. Come in.”

She opened the door to a young woman with curly hair and round eyes. She seems to fit Patrick’s daughter.

We followed Patrick’s daughter into the house.

The house was tidy, and the bonfire lighted the interior softly.

“Oh, are you here? Come sit down.”

Patrick, who was sitting at the table, pointed to an empty chair. When I sat down, Kara sat on my left and Seris on my right.

“Kara, next to your sister…”

“Huh? No, I like it here.”

“…So.”

Seris became sullen. She didn’t even laugh because it was just like everyday life. I looked at Belita, who was sitting across from me.

She sat awkwardly, leaning back in her chair as if it were her own home.

“What. Why are you looking at me?”

“I think you are quite used to it.”

“Of course. Belita unnie eats here at least three times a week. Haa… That makes my mother’s spine bend…”

“Hey, but you paid for the meal.”

“She should be able to buy food with that money, but if she dares to come here to eat… That sister is secretly lonely? If she’s lonely, she could make a boyfriend…”

“That’s right. I wonder if her personality is like that so we can marry her.”

Her daughter’s words were taken by Patrick. Belita’s brow furrowed.

“Why did you suddenly say that?”

“I do it because it hurts. My sister has a nice face and a nice figure, but because of her fiery personality, all the guys who approach her run away.”

“Sure, then.”

Patrick crossed his arms and nodded his head as he said.

“Imitate me. My gentle nature.”

“Hmm. Hmm.”

Belita sighed as a thump slammed her well-fitting father and daughter. She said then she said

“Yes, you are right. I should imitate you.”

“Uh? Why is your sister acknowledging it? That’s right, my sister likes me…”

“I seduce a bastard like you, go on a date, eat together, and then kiss.”

Patrick, who nodded, stiffened. Patrick’s daughter panicked and tried to stop her bellita. But her Belita’s words carried on.

“Then when the atmosphere gets better, we just grope each other.”

“Oh, sister, wait! I’m sorry, I was wrong! So stop…”

“Then interlock your hands and go to a secret place… Oh shit… Bitch, even if you do that, why the fuck are you doing it around my house? I sleep because of your moans…”

“Kyaaak!! Kyaaaaa!!!”

Patrick’s daughter had a seizure. She seems to be there to cut off Belita. But she was late. Patrick’s head slowly turned to his daughter.

“Mary..? What do you mean…?”

“Oh, Dad, that’s…”

“What, did you not know? I went all the way until I went with that bitch with bare feet and her boyfriend.”

“Sister, shut up!!”

“What kind of guy is this…”

Patrick grated it. Patrick’s daughter, Mary’s complexion turned pale.

“Oh, Dad…?”

“Somebody isn’t even married, but he touches me! Mary, Dad needs to see him. Just a bunch of legs!!”

“Oh, Dad, calm down! I’m going to marry him, so it’s okay!”

“You haven’t done it yet!”

Patrick and Mary squabbled, and Belita, watching them, looked delighted.

I pinched my thigh. That was not enough, so I chewed my lips carefully. I don’t think I can stand it if I don’t do this.

That’s a burst of laughter.

Patrick looked very serious, so it was not a situation to laugh at.

I glanced around. Seris and Kara were similar to me. In the case of Seris, she pinched so hard that tendons grew on the backs of her hands.

“Honey, stop it. If you say that, you have nothing to say, right? You also took my virgin before marriage.”

Said Patrick’s wife, bringing food on a tray.

Her words turned the tide of battle.

“Hey honey, that’s…”

“What is it, did Dad break his leg or something like that?”

“Oh no, that’s…”

“Big…!”

Seris burst out as if she couldn’t stand it any longer. Her six pairs of pupils converged on her. Huck – I could hear her gasp.

“Oh, no, this is… So…”

Seris waved her hand in bewilderment. Then he gave me a look of salvation. But the salvation was not me, but Mrs. Patrick.

“Hey, look at this. Even the customers laugh at the ridiculousness. Stop and eat.”

It was a little vague to call it salvation.

“Kh, hmm…”

“Uh, um…”

Patrick and Mary cleared their throats and sat down.

“Heh, heh…”

Seris let out a weak voice. I could easily imagine the expression behind the mask.

I’m sure you’re crying

* * *

Dinner was sumptuous.

Whole grilled chicken, savory bread and sausage, and thick vegetable soup. When the wine Patrick brought out was added to it, it became a feast.

‘Is it because it’s night? It’s a bit cold…’

The wine Patrick brought was pretty strong. I came out when I got drunk. I got a little better when I got some cold air.

“What are you doing here?”

Belita opened the door and looked at me and said,

“I was just out to get a drink. What about Belita?”

“I have this.”

What Belita took out was a wooden pipe. She put her finger in the hole in the front of her pipe.

Then, a cloud of white cigarette smoke rose.

“Do you smoke too?”

“Why is it bitter?”

“Isn’t it bad for you?”

“Well, that’s right.”

Belita took a bite of her cigarette and she spat it out. White smoke billows up.

“But what does it matter if you don’t know when to search?”

She said, looking at the rising cigarette smoke. Those eyes were vague, so I didn’t say anything.

Only after the smoke had completely dissipated did Belita open her mouth.

“Hey.”

“Yes?”

“At the mine earlier… That, what… Well done.”

Belita scratched her head, as if she wasn’t used to being praised.

“Oh man, that is so filthy unfamiliar. How can that man say things like this so easily?”

Belita glanced at Patrick’s house, she said. She sighed and took another cigarette.

“Hey, didn’t the old man ask us to do this together?”

“Yes, it was.”

“Why do you think that would be?”

Belita’s red eyes turned to me. She was a little embarrassed, but she pondered her question.

Why do you think it was…

Suddenly, the image of Patrick, who did not save advice, came to mind.

“Would you like to give some advice to newcomers?”

“Answer.”

Belita let out the smoke from her cigarette and continued.

“There are so many dirty things about that person. That’s why when I see newcomers, I can’t help but fret.”

&QuotI’ll mind my own business,” Belita tutted and clicked her tongue.

“Anyway, since that person is like that, there are a lot of bastards like that. Bastards who are trying to pick up and eat at least soy bean curd somehow.”

“I didn’t think so.”

She answered quickly. Belita laughed.

“I know, climber. If you did, you wouldn’t have said that.”

She stared at me and said.

“Would you like to come to our party?”

“…Yes?”

She asked back at the sudden sound.

“Are you coming to our party?”

“Uh… It’s not like I didn’t hear it, but it was a bit sudden.”

“This is all sudden. So what’s the answer?”

“…If I accept, will Celis and Kara go too?”

“No.”

Belita cut it off.

“The reason I am telling you this is because you are useful right now. Of course, there are some clumsy parts, but that’s because it can be fixed. But not those guys. There may be some prospects, but right now it’s not zero.”

Belita shook her head. Then she looked at me again. Like asking what she’s going to do.

There was nothing to worry about, so I answered right away.

“Sorry. That sounds a bit difficult.”

At my answer, Belita smiled as if she knew it. She bit the pipe again.

“Because of those guys?”

She pointed her thumb behind her. I nodded slowly.

“It must be difficult to take care of myself. Oh, you’re buying hardships too. Is there any special reason?”

‘Reason…’

Of course there is.

I want to get a wish To do so, the main quest must be completed, and Seris’ safety is included in the success condition. And she loves my sister.

That’s why I’m taking both. However, nonsensical words came out of my mouth.

“It was fun.”

I thought he was sober, but it seems he wasn’t. Unexpected words flowed out.

“Calling together, laughing, fighting… I really didn’t know this at first, but later, when I became alone, I came to realize it. That time was good.”

My parents congratulated me on my birthday, and the images of my older brothers and sisters laughing and crying in a small room flashed past my head.

I felt bitter.

“But after meeting the two of them, the surroundings became noisy again, so it was just… Nice. I think of the past a lot. That’s why it’s more fun than annoying.”

A laugh came out.

I think it’s probably not a bitter laugh.

Belita stared blankly at me, then she gave me a hard slap on the back.

Damn!

Sharp pain that rises with a crackling sound.

I glared at Belita, rubbing her throbbing back.

“Why are you hitting me?”

She said a word with a faint smile.

“Live long. Do not die.”

“Yes?”

“Live long.”

Damn!

Belita gave me another slap on the back and went home. I rubbed my back and went in when the throbbing had subsided.

“Hoe… The ceiling is spinning…”

“Uh? Two older brothers… Hee hee…”

“…”

* * *

“Miss Belita.”

“Why.”

“Thank you…”

“Shut up.”

On the way back to the inn, Belita and I had Celis and Kara on our backs, respectively.

“Hehe, Yooseong-ssi and others are comfortable…”

“Me too, I want to ride on oppa’s back…”

“…I’m really sorry.”

I couldn’t raise my head.