Ch.22 A Second Encounter is A Sign of A Good Friendship

The receptionist gave me verbal directions, so I followed them down the corridor and headed towards the first warehouse.

When I went inside, there were quite a lot of people there, including people who were currently having their items purchased and people sorting the items they had bought.

Fortunately, I only want to exchange the leaves for cash, so I can have them appraised in person and they don't take up any space.

"Umm, a person who can use appraisal..."

"Here, I found one."

"Oh, uh... thank you..."

All the staff seemed busy and while I was wondering what to do, Sakidori Midori-san took someone by the hand and brought her over.

The staff member who was brought in was a petite woman.

However, it didn't seem like she was being forced, and she immediately began putting on gloves to assess the item, as if she was used to being treated like this.

"Are there many items to be appraised? Are they large?"

The reason She asked me first if it was large or many was probably because of the explorers. They'll likely bring a lot of monster materials.

Not only the player, but also NPC explorers.

"No, it's some small items... Here."

It's easier to just take it out than to explain, so I take out my main body's leaves from the magic bag. I'm selling four of them this time.

"This leaves... Don't seem to be ordinary leaves. Hmm. Let me appraise it."

The staff member looked at each leaf intently, then examined the next leaf, then the next, one after the other.

I wonder if it'll be a little cheaper in the capital. I hope it's more expensive.

As I was thinking that, the woman suddenly raised her head.

"After the appraisal, the price for four leaves is 23,000 Monies. I can bring the money here if you'd like."

Wow, that's a good amount.

In Marathos' case, I got a little over 20,000 Monies for three pieces. I think it was one piece picked fresh from a branch and two that fell off.

There are only four fallen leaves this time, so I thought the price would be less, but it seems like the price has gone up a little.

There should be more fairies in the royal capital than in other places, but do they not come to sell? Or are they here to sell and this is the price?

"That would be appreciated."

"Understood. Please wait a moment."

The clerk picked up the leaves and walked briskly to the back of the store. She was a very straight-laced person.

"What's that? Wasn't it just a normal fallen leaf?"

"...I'm not here to sell normal fallen leaves."

I wonder if Sakidori Midori-san is the type of person who would come to sell normal fallen leaves. I don't have the courage to do that. I'm sure the store clerk would get angry with me.

"It's kind of annoying."

"Ouch! What are you doing? Please stop. I only said I'm not coming to sell normal fallen leaves."

What do you mean by "it's annoying"? When she flicked my forehead, it didn't hurt, but it sent shivers down my spine.

I just don't feel pain. What a strange body. Hahaha.

"I felt like I was being made fun of."

"That's just your imagination. I don't think that at all."

"...Right. Sorry about earlier."

"It's okay. It doesn't hurt."

It's good to be able to apologize.

Did I make fun of you? Is that so? I can't even realize it myself.

…Hmm? Did you read my mind? …Could Sakidori Midori-san be an esper?

"I'm not, okay?"

"I didn't say anything, did I?"

"I felt it from you."

Yeah, she's an esper. Is that a magic spell? Is it a skill? I don't know. Oh yeah, at least tell me the name.

"Ouch. You did it again."

"What are you doing? I can tell from your face what you're thinking. You're making fun of me."

No, I'm not making fun of you. But now I'm rubbing my face.

Is it that easy to see on my face?

"Sorry to keep you waiting... Customer?"

"Um, ah, sorry. the payment, right?"

"Ahahaha."

Damn you, Sakidori Midori-san. You've caused trouble for the staff. Don't laugh.

"Ouch. What are you doing?"

"It's because you're laughing. Staff member-san, thank you for the purchase."

"Ah, yes. Thank you for using our service."

Sakidori Midori-san and I are seen off with a polite bow.

You really just wanted came along, huh? You didn't even sell anything?

"Not now, I guess."

"I see. So you really can read my mind."

"You're just easy to understand. Oh, you've gone back to using honorific language. You were speaking casually just a moment ago."

"I mix both together, so of course it comes out."

Regardless of the time or place, I tend to talk in a way that's easy for me. Common sense? I'll keep it in mind just in case.

When I went outside, the sun was about to set.

I think I'll eat something before I go home today. It'll be night by the time I fly home.

"What's your name?"

"It's Vester. You're Sakidori Midori-san, right?"

"Oh, you can tell by looking at my head. That's right, Vester-san."

Hmm. This person speaks casually and seems like a rough person, but deep down she's a serious person. Calling me fairy-san and then Vester-san.

Is that it? Roleplay? Are you acting?

Oh, your face is red. Stop it, put your hands down.

"That's not it."

Yes, I'll keep it to myself. It may show on my face though, as you say.

"That's fine. S-so, are you interested in adding me as a friend...?"

I'm speechless. Mustering up all that courage. How adorab- ouch.

"You did it again!"

"Because you're the one messing around! Anyway, what do you think?"

Friend registration, was it? To be honest, I don't have anyone in this life yet, so I've been wanting to have one. I'd like to go hunting together.

"So, I look forward to working with you Menu."

"It's crazy that the menu screen opens from that flow of words."

Sakidori Midori-san is laughing for some reason.

Hmm, was there something strange? I didn't say it on purpose or anything. It just happened that way.

I use the menu screen to send a friend request.

Then, the other person immediately touched the window to approve it, and within a few seconds, she's on my friend list. Isn't that too quick? I'm not going to run away.

"Thanks. Call me if you need me."

"Thank you very much, please let me know if you need anything."

"Well then, I'll call you without hesitation."

Ahh. I feel like she will really call me without any hesitation. Well, that's fine.

Please don't call me if something troublesome happens though.

"Well then, see you later."

"Oh, we're separating now? How about dinner?"

"No, in reality- no, you wouldn't know, I have something to do now."

Yeah, I won't respond. What's reality?

If you have something to do, there's nothing I can do.

"I see. See you next time."

"Oh, See you then."

Sakidori Midori-san raised her hand and ran off.

Is it dinner time in real life? If she's in a hurry, is she a student? Or could she be a working adult?

Once I could no longer see her back, I went to eat dinner.

Today's meal is a fish soup set meal. I don't know what kind of fish monster it is, though.

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Here's the leaves that the main character is cashing in.

〘Material item: Blood-Rotten Tree Leaf〙

★★★☆☆

Leaves harvested from blood-rotten trees.

By using this leaf, you can make some fairly rare potions.

Depending on how you use this leaf, it can gives things either a decaying or preservative effect.

The more dead the leaves are, the more potent they will be.

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