The outfit I ended up choosing was a black suit, similar to ready-made clothes.
-Why are ready-made clothes called ready-made clothes? This is because it is an acceptable outfit no matter who looks at it. Master, you must not trust your own senses.
Rdio’s harsh advice was effective.
After changing, I realized how terrible the clothes I had just worn were, and Tyria’s reaction made me even more certain.
Tyria breathed a sigh of relief.
Elric felt ashamed.
Anyway, this is the city center that was finally created through that process.
Elric felt something new. When she thought back, she had never been to the downtown square since returning to Yubin.
On the first day back, I only took the quickest route to the mansion, and the only two outings since then were a visit to my father’s grave and a visit to the Weibin family mansion.
As such, Elric’s eyes as he looked at the square showed both longing and joy.
“I guess nothing has changed.”
It was a circular square.
It was just a large square without any decorations such as a fountain, and surrounding it were several of the best-selling stores in Wibin.
The name of the store was also the same as 10 years ago.
People I meet on the street greet me politely.
As Elric waved his hand and accepted it, Tyria spoke.
“It was safe for 10 years, so no one had to leave their position.”
“Is that so?”
“The only thing that has changed is that the restaurant you see over there has been handed over to my son and his wife.”
“… “I know that store.”
“Is that so?”
“When I was young, I often got snacks from that store. “The owner had a really nice voice.”
After playing with the neighborhood children for a while, when they got hungry, the owner would call out with a smile on his face.
-You troublemakers! You came today too!
Then, they led him to a table in the corner of the restaurant and gave him a sandwich with jam and meat on bread before the meal, the taste of which was still in Elric’s memory.
It wasn’t very tasty, but it was warm.
Maybe it was the warmth of the owner who always greeted me with a smile rather than the taste.
As I am immersed in memories, a smile naturally appears on my face.
Looking at the temporary buildings erected here and there in preparation for the harvest festival makes me feel like I have returned to my childhood.
While looking around, Elric made eye contact with Tyria.
To be precise, he belatedly found Tyria staring at him.
“… Oh, I’m sorry. “I came out to work today.”
“There is no reason to be sorry. “It’s not like we’re running out of time.”
“Haha, then let’s get started. “What can I do?”
“I am the director. “All we have to do is look at the temporary buildings that have come up and make sure they are sturdy.”
Elric nodded, and Tyria began to walk slowly, matching his steps.
There wasn’t much to see. Most of the stalls are temporary buildings, and the biggest one is a campfire the size of a building.
Even after looking at the lines drawn on the ground for order and the various decorations commemorating the festival, only two hours had passed.
The job was completed quite easily.
It was a moment of judgment.
“Now let’s go meet the store owners.”
“hmm?”
“Shops near the square become chaotic with crowds, especially on festival days. So, you have to do a safety inspection in advance.”
It was indeed a plausible statement.
In fact, if I remember back, as the festival was approaching, there was a rope made of twisted rope in front of the store.
“Are you checking all that?”
“It’s natural that there shouldn’t be an accident.”
Be meticulous too.
Well, given my father’s personality, he would have been extremely wary of unplanned accidents.
Elric nodded.
“Let’s go. “I also want to say hello to my store owners.”
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Do you still remember yourself?
Such a thought appeared in Elric’s mind.
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The store owners did not immediately recognize Elric.
There was such a big change that even Rdio was shocked, so it was only natural.
However, it wasn’t that sad.
This is because they all remembered Elric from their childhood.
“Uh, hmm? Are you really that Master Elric? “Webin’s troublemaker?”
Elric laughed at the store owner’s words.
A feeling of joy filled him.
“I hope you remember.”
“How could you not remember? “It still gives me a headache when I think about how much time it took for our store’s fabrics!”
Elric flinched at what the clothing store owner said while laughing.
“Is that so… ?”
“Cancer. I remember dragging all the neighborhood kids around and yelling about sieges and all. Hey… That troublemaker is like this… !”
The store owner was lost in memories and made a happy face, but Elric could not smile.
Now that I think about it, I think something like that happened.
No, I definitely had an accident not only here but also at a nearby store.
Naturally, I noticed Tyria’s attention.
As Tyria rolled her eyes, her face looked as if nothing had happened.
“Why are you doing that?”
“… I’m embarrassed. “I was a bit of a weird kid back in my day.”
“I knew.”
“Well, did you?”
Elric was afraid of his past, as his notoriety had spread even to the Weibin family.
Meanwhile, the store owner said.
“Anyway, nice to meet you. “I only heard that you left Weibin, but I’m so glad you’re back here!”
“… “I will definitely reimburse you for the fabrics I used back then.”
“It is done. “I don’t even remember how much it was, but now that I think about it, the market was so lively thanks to you.”
The store owner’s face soon became bitter.
“It’s so quiet these days, so I think about that time sometimes. Do you know? Almost all of the accidents that happened with you went to the big city. It’s already been 5 years since I left, saying I wanted to make a big splash, and I have no intention of ever coming back… .”
It wasn’t that special.
The invention and development of the steam engine reduced the distance between cities.
With freedom of movement, it is natural for young and ambitious children to head to big cities.
It is no longer common to take over farming duties like in the past.
“… Well, he still sent me a letter once in a while. Oh, do you remember Lutten? “Young master’s right hand man.”
“How could I forget that friend?”
“They say you have become a knight.”
“Oh, really?”
“Yes, Wibin’s pride. I wonder why Lutton’s father still goes around bragging about her like that… .”
Elric felt glad to hear the store owner’s words.
-We will become knights! The greatest royal knight in our kingdom!
-huh! I will trust the leader and follow him!
Oh, it was like that.
He was a friend who dreamed of becoming a knight together.
When I think about it again, wasn’t he a friend who had a good physique and was strong, so he could have become a knight if he wanted to?
‘You have achieved your dream.’
It was fortunate.
Unlike himself, who became a war mercenary, Chinwoo achieved his dream.
“house owner.”
Tyria said.
“Safety inspection has been completed. “Let’s go to the next store.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
It seems like the work is finished while we are talking like this.
Elric spoke to the store owner while feeling embarrassed.
“Then I will come visit you again.”
“If you ever need to make clothes, please come visit me anytime.”
“Yes, I will do that.”
After saying goodbye and leaving the store, I visited quite a few stores.
The last place we arrived at was the restaurant where we always ate.
Although the owner had changed, it was still someone I knew.
“Elric? “You’re Elric?!”
What I couldn’t help but know was that the son who inherited the store was friends with Elric.
“This is crazy! “You’re really back!”
His name was Bart. In war games, he was always a supply soldier, and he was a quick-witted guy who was the first to run away when an accident occurred.
As they met again, Elric hugged him.
What followed was a chat.
Selling memories is not enough.
The feeling of welcome never subsides.
“Do you remember that time? huh? “The day I secretly climbed the mountain behind it.”
“Everyone dispersed and ran away when they saw the wolf-type beast from afar. “Isn’t it a miracle that no one died?”
“okay! “You remember!”
As I was giggling and laughing, I suddenly felt closer to the past, and also the image of myself rolling on the battlefield became blurred.
Elric’s smile grew even deeper.
Was that the problem? Elric failed to conduct a safety inspection at this store.
It was Tyria who played that role.
“Matriarch, the job is done. “It’s slowly coming back.”
“oh… .”
Tyria said as she shouted in frustration.
“It is done. “Do you understand the joy of meeting a close friend?”
“I’m sorry.”
“Elic, you are a bad husband.”
As Bart chuckled, Elric glared at him.
Bart shrugged.
“Goodbye. “I always come here to eat during the festival.”
Anyway, he’s still very sly.
Elric chuckled and said goodbye to him.
“Okay, I’ll see you then.”
So I left the store.
Bart kept waving until he was out of sight.
“honey.”
“Oh sorry. I’ll be going soon.”
“What are you looking at? “I know it’s good to meet friends, but we have a lot to prepare.”
“just… “It’s a bit surprising.”
Bart’s eyes were still focused on the spot where Elric had left.
“I didn’t know those two would get married.”
“yes?”
“That’s just it.”
Bart scratched his cheek and turned his head.
What came to mind were past memories.
-hey! ugly!
-… no.
-You’re ugly! Is your face swollen and ugly? Rdio said! They say that pretty people have very slim faces!
A smile appeared on Bart’s lips.
‘No, are they married because they are the two of them?’
He was the one who approached that girl without fear, so maybe this would suit him.
Bart shook off the thoughts that came to his mind and headed to the kitchen.
The unexpected reunion was quite pleasant.
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