Volume 2 Chapter 38 Sandra's House
The house I was invited to was like a cozy grandma's log cabin mixed with a magic goods store atmosphere.
"There are so many things here."
"I've collected them from all over the world. It's just my hobby. If you happen to get something rare, feel free to exchange it with something here."
"Okay! I'll remember that."
Invited by the old lady, I took a seat at the table. Sandra, who seemed a bit down, sat next to me.
"Just wait a moment. I'll bring some tea."
"Oh, don't worry about it."
"You fool. Youngsters should quietly accept the tea and sweets offered by the elderly."
I couldn't help but laugh at that.
"Well then, let's dig in."
"Mmm, very good. I constantly receive familiar treats from the past. If I were alone, I wouldn't be able to finish them and they'd just go bad. It's better to share them like this."
With a satisfied expression, the old lady retreated into the back.
Then, Sandra said resentfully,
"You're interfering unnecessarily."
"What do you mean?"
"No matter if you are my fated person, meddling too easily in family matters is uncouth. You're so clueless, Wade."
"I was just lured in by the book. It's like how Sandra lured me in with a wyvern."
"Ugh. Easily lured in but so eloquent with words. Not cute."
"Really?"
"...Being scolded by that old hag in front of a junior is so embarrassing that my face turns red with shame. I'd rather not be seen."
Sandra covers her face with both hands. Though her facial muscles don't move, her cheeks seem to have a tinge of redness more than usual.
"Sandra is cute."
"Gah! ...Wade, are you actually a playboy? Having many girls at the party is because of that, right?"
"No, not at all. ...Not at all, but ever since I slipped up before, I've become less resistant to saying things."
In the past, when Ice and Toxy were playing around together, I couldn't help but say, "Both of you are cute."
For a moment, the atmosphere froze, but everyone blushed and seemed happy, so now there's a trend where if I find something cute, I just say it.
"Wade, your environment has changed. Surrounded by girls..."
"Well, there are mostly guys around here. Alex is here too."
"Alex?"
"Oh, you haven't met him. He's staying at our house teaching magic... a teacher? A merchant? Something like that."
"The merchant with deep crimson hair? He laughs with a 'Kakaka!' like a young person."
From the back, the old lady comes out with a tray carrying a teapot and some snacks.
"Oh, yes. That's right. Do you know him?"
"He come here occasionally to buy from this collection. More like a fellow enthusiast than a business partner. Truly, it's a small world."
While talking, old lady sat in front of Sandra. Sandra, in an easy-to-understand manner, turned away with a pout... or rather, towards me.
"Anyway, I asked you to help with persuasion, but let's first explain the situation."
I nodded as I took the plate of cookies offered by old lady.
"Basically, it's nothing much. It's just that I want this delinquent girl to stop wandering around aimlessly every day."
"...She wanders around every day?"
"Pout."
Sandra turned away from me as well.
"I heard she used to stay overnight at the Nightfather's facility not long ago, and I thought my heart would stop. What is she thinking, teaming up with them!"
"Pout."
Sandra is not listening.
"...And that's the situation. She won't listen to me. So, I want you, who she likes, to tell her."
"I see."
I pondered for a moment and asked a question.
"Why did you come back yesterday?"
"Why do you ask?"
Sandra tilted her head, seeming not to understand my words.
It seems she will respond as long as it's not in a scolding tone.
"Well, from what I heard, you didn't stay overnight at your grandma's house yesterday, right?"
"...Well, yeah.
"Yesterday, she was lying down in that park nearby. I found her during my afternoon walk, and that's when that argument happened."
In a park? But it wasn't in the park where I found the two of them.
Could it be that the argument at that spot was the result of Sandra running away, her grandma catching her, and repeating it while subtly moving around?
She moved around too much, and her grandma has too much patience.
"That's the problem. You should at least sleep in a place with a roof."
"Right!? Look, even your crush is saying the same thing, Sandra."
"I don't sleep in the park because I like it. It's just better than sleeping in this noisy house all the time."
"Isn't it dangerous to sleep in the park?"
"Dangerous? For adventurers like me with a silver rank, the dangers in the city are nothing."
With a jingling sound, Sandra swings two out of her three silver adventurer's badges.
Sandra is definitely strong. With a silver bow, she must have a variety of magic. If she has magic that can automatically counter attacks, it might not be a problem.
But there's definitely a better place than that.
"Hey, Sandra."
"What? I don't want to hear another lecture from you, Wade."
"Instead of sleeping around here, why don't you come to my place?"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"Boy, what are you talking about?"
After receiving tsukkomi from the two of them, I clear my throat and start over.
"First, let's confirm the situation. This old lady is worried about you, Sandra, who is camping out. She wants you to stay at home, but first, she wants you to stop camping out."
"Well, that's not..."
"So, Sandra probably doesn't have much money and is camping out out of necessity. But Sandra in her rebellious phase, so she doesn't want to come back here."
"Rebellious phase... yeah."
"In that case, Sandra, you can stay overnight at our party house. I couldn't talk to you about it yesterday before you left, but that house is mine for parties, and there are still plenty of private rooms available."
"I'm in."
"Wait!"
There's an immediate decision from Sandra and a pause from old lady.
"Wade. I'll bury my bones at Wade's house."
"Wait, wait, wait! Don't just jump ahead with the conversation! First of all, what!? Boy, do you have your own house? At your age?"
"I recently had some extra income and bought a house. It's quite big, for parties."
And then, Sandra tilted her head.
"...Is it about Eujary?"
"Well, yeah."
"Wow... impressive."
"Indeed... to have such financial power at a young age, boy."
I don't think I can make a killing like in that incident, but for now, I'm not lying.
"So, there are quite a few girls in our party, and Sandra has already joined. Since it's a proper house, it's much better than sleeping outdoors."
In response to my suggestion, Sandra nodded like a red panda doll.
On the other hand, the old lady looked thoughtful with her arms crossed. It might not be easy for her to easily accept the proposal of a younger man who suddenly appeared than a girl.
"Can you show me the deed to the house?"
"Yes. If necessary, I can come to show it tomorrow. If you also want to see the house, please feel free to visit."
"Don't talk like a merchant, you..."
Oops. It seems like the sales skills from my past life's job rotation slipped out a bit.
"Let's see... Well, yeah, I got it. It's better than sleeping outdoors by far. Sandra seems to like you too."
"Wow... I've never seen old hag nod so quietly before."
"That's probably because Sandra doesn't think too much about things!"
"Old hag's mad... talking is a hassle."
Sandra forcefully puts me against the wall, creating a guard towards old lady.
The old lady, perhaps deciding it's pointless to talk to Sandra, sighs and says,
"Boy, your name is Wade, right? I entrust this wild girl to you... She may be a bit of a handful, but she's a genius when it comes to combat and magic. Use her well."
"Yes, understood."
"And this is a promise. Here you go. Everything about your god, Newton, is written here in detail. Return it when you're satisfied."
"Oh, thank you so much!"
I receive a thick book. I'm excited that I can become stronger with this.
"And Sandra. There aren't many good guys like him. If it's fate, make sure to catch him for sure."
"Got it. I'll show you your great-grandchild next time, old hag."
"Bfft."
I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Um, Sandra-san? old lady?
"Oh, oh, if you manage to catch this excellent catch properly, show me the face of my great-grandchild before I die."
"Don't worry, it'll be soon."
"Sandra, and old lady. Fast. Both of you are quick in different ways."
When I said that, Sandra gently took both of my hands and said,
"Don't worry, I'll lead the way since I'm older."
"You're not getting it at all. I'm surprised."
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