Chapter 64 After Work, A Little Something
For a while, I was able to rest my chin and play around, being entertained in various ways. However, I couldn't stay there forever, so I had to go back home. Centrena, who seemed reluctant to see me go, saw me off, and we left the stable.
"Maybe it's because my husband never took her out. I'm hoping that you'll take her out. No, I'm sure you will."
"Is that so?"
Is acrophobia (fear of heights) really that tough? I find it enjoyable though.
When I returned to the guild, I performed the treatment on people as I did yesterday. Meanwhile, Rosalier-san went out for an investigation. Privia-san and Risleyria-san had a meeting to discuss the current situation in this town.
After drinking mana tea and casting the "Mana Recover" spell, I was ready. As soon as I started the treatment, the first one in line was surprisingly the manager of the liquor tavern. He brought all the employees from the liquor tavern, including Mesaja-san.
"Ah, thank you for yesterday."
"Oh no, I'm sorry for coming so early."
Standing behind the manager is Mesaja-san. She is wearing casual clothes that I've seen before, and She is waving their hands. "Yes, good morning. Did you find that amusing?"
"No, it's just that I've realized that people who do a lot of water work tend to progress quickly, so I think it was the right decision to have you come."
"...I see, so that's how it was."
The manager isn't wearing gloves. Even though he is a man, his nails are neatly groomed, just like a woman's. I guess it's the same in this world too, where people in customer service positions need to present themselves well.
"As expected, things are progressing a little quickly."
Mesaja-san, who is standing behind, darkens her expression.
"'Dis Recover (Cure Disease)', 'Full Recover'"
I chant the spells in a low voice.
"But it's okay. You'll probably have to do a lot of wet work, and you'll be dealing with customers, so you won't be able to wear gloves. Yes, you're better now."
"Huh? Already?"
The manager looks surprised as he looks at his fingertips. It seems like he managed to treat it without being noticed.
"Oso (Dreadful element) poison aside, are there any other injuries that concern you?"
"No, I'm okay. Thank you so much, really."
The manager stands up and bows deeply. It's even more polite and slow than when I first went to that liquor place.
"I'm happiest when you make me happy like this."
Yes, yes. Mesaja-san. I can't help but feel tears in my eyes.
"Well then, next person, please."
"Oh, okay."
Mesaja-san. Just as I thought she sat down, oh no, her tears are welling up. I take out a towel from the inventory. Of course, it's brand new.
"Okay, come this way. I'll give you this."
"T-thank you very much."
She gently cover her eyes with the towel she received from me. As I place the towel on my lap, even without saying anything, she extends his hand to me. Oh, she didn't wear gloves. I hope she's okay.
"Well then, excuse me. Ah, just a little, no, well... It's much better than before."
"Huh?"
While I'm surprised, I silently use the skill I just learned. I can only use "Display Self-Status" without an incantation. I hum the same way, but only in my mind.
"Dis Recover," "Full Recover."
"Look, it's already gone."
"What?!"
It's nice, isn't it? When she gets surprised like that. And when I look at her fingertips, it really disappeared.
"T-thank you so much."
She's happy, and shows me a smile. I wonder what it is? It's a sense of accomplishment that I couldn't feel when I was a technical salaryman. Is this what it feels like to be in the service industry or something like that?
"Alright, alright. The next person is waiting."
Anyway, she's being rushed by her colleague from behind.
"I-I'm sorry."
"Well then, see you later."
"Yes, see you later. Thank you very much."
She bowed even more firmly than during work. The next person is Mesaja-san's colleague. Well then, let's keep up the good work.
* * *
Wow, things are moving quickly. With just 'Dis Recover' and 'Full Recover', the treatment reliably finishes, and mana hardly decreases at all, so even if I continue treatment, it doesn't feel forced.
Having treated two people at a time, Julienne-san and Etoelise-san at the reception sometimes can't keep up, and I end up waiting. I even joked once, "Wouldn't it be faster if those who finished at reception lined up and I walked around?"
During that time, we crossed over 100 people in a day. Both of the receptionist were exhausted at the reception, so I really wanted to cast "Recover (Healing Spell)," but I held back. That would be like doping, you know. I used to do it a lot, though. But if they really seem to be suffering, I have to consider helping them.
After finishing the day's treatments, before returning to the inn. I left the guild and decided to go the opposite way home.
"Rosalier-san, can we make a little detour?"
"Where would you like to go?"
"Yeah, there's something I'm curious about."
"I see. ...Is it towards Centrena and Alesion's place?"
"You guessed it? Just as I thought."
"Yes. It's in the opposite direction from the inn, isn't it?"
It was like taking a stroll with Rosalier-san all the way to the stable. I even added an extra coat, and it became even colder than before. But I don't really mind it that much. About this winter season.
Rosalier-san, on top of her usual attire, is wearing something like a black shawl. "Black again!" I feel like commenting, but I'm more curious about where she was hiding it. She didn't have it on in the morning, so I think she probably stopped by the inn to get it.
"Over here, over here."
We soon arrived at the stable, but...
"Huh? The entrance is closed."
"Tatsuma-sama, go where the light is."
"Oh, I see."
There's a place that looks like a reception.
"Excuse me."
"Yes, yes. Oh, Saint-sama."
Poking their head out is a man around thirty years old.
"Hey, um, sorry to disturb you at this hour."
I'm not used to being called like that.
Yeah, I vaguely remember this person. His hands were so covered in black stains. I've seen him on shows about ranches, so he must have a fair share of water work too.
"Yes. What can I help you with?"
"Um, I came to see the running dragon."
"I understand, I will open it now, please wait a moment."
There is a rumbling sound, and the entrance opens slightly to the left and right. It's as if the castle gate is opening. Wow, the door seems to be about 30 centimeters thick. Amazing.
"Yes, please come in."
"Thank you."
"Please bring your companion as well."
"Yes, thank you very much."
Passing through the entrance and along the corridor, we arrive at the door at the very back.
"Insert the key like this."
This is the key to this door that I received from Privia-san. It seems that the door is locked like this at night. Perhaps because there is only one person on night duty.
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