Ch.79 The End of a Long Day

"Hmm, so I'm left alone after all..."

An empty classroom after school... That's how it feels right now.

I'm so tired today. After flying around and fighting a lot, we went to the hot springs and had a fun celebration.

It was fun, but I definitely feel mental fatigue that isn't reflected on my HP bar.

It's a little early, but I think I'll take a rest. It's already evening.

Now, should I go back to the Fairy Forest or stay at an inn?

Today's Fairy Forest was raining. It's probably raining or at least cloudy tomorrow.

If it's only a light rain, I can still fly, but if it becomes normal or heavy rain, it'd be as if my wings are being attacked repeatedly, and not only will I be unable to fly properly, but I will also have difficulty moving my wings to begin with.

Even in the case of light rain, if it continues for a long time, my wings will be wet, become heavy and limp, and I will no longer be able to fly.

The rain in the Fairy Forest might be getting stronger... Alright, I'll stay at the inn.

"As for the inn... that place is good. The food is delicious."

I quickly decided where I would stay. It's the same inn I often stayed at when I stayed in Marathos during my first year of university in my past life.

With that decided, I'll go to the Culinary Guild first and apply to be able to use the kitchen tomorrow.

I can still use it when it's available without applying, but if I apply, they'll save me a spot when it's full.

In fact, there aren't many people who would go to the trouble of applying to use the kitchen. Both players and NPCs generally cook at their home, and if they have an aptitude for magic, they can cook outside too.

Even if they don't have the aptitude, they can still manage with magical tools, so there's not much need to go to the Culinary Guild to cook.

If there is one advantage, it would be that all the tools you'll need will already be there, and there is a shop within the guild where you can buy ingredients and seasonings, which is convenient.

That's probably one of the reasons people use it, but you can imagine that there are few applicants even with that. It's likely that there aren't many people who are using it with a strong desire to cook in the guild kitchen.

If the kitchen space is full and unavailable, I think people would just turn back and think that there's no need to do it at the guild.

Once I had successfully completed the application, I head out onto the street and towards my familiar lodging.

I leave the area where guild-related businesses and government offices are located, turn right, and there's the inn.

After moving around like this for a while, I can see a brown gate and a building with a yellow roof behind it.

"Just as I remember. It's still here."

Once I pass through the gate and a small stone steps, I'm greeted by the same three-story building with its distinctive yellow roof and yellow-green wooden exterior walls that I saw since earlier, welcoming visitors.

The sign reads "<Frog Manor>".

There's no doubt that this is the inn where I stayed in my previous life.

I approach the door and touch it. The door will open to the left and right upon sensing a touch.

It's somewhat cooler inside than outside.

Upon entering, there is a fairly large hall and a reception counter. The dining area and stairs to the top are on the left side of the hallway, while the baths, entertainment facilities, and stores are on the right side.

"Let's play UFO Catcher later. There might be a prize I want."

The prizes for the crane games at this amusement center change every week, so I always find myself going to see this week's prize, I love that kind of thing.

So when I find something I want, I just go for it. It can't be helped, because what's inside is a prize exclusive to crane games that isn't for sale anywhere else.

Humans are the kind of people who, if they see something they want, will keep trying until they get it.

Yes, sorry about the waste of money.

I walked past several round tables and sofas, and across the red carpet to the reception counter.

"Welcome to Frog Manor."

When I arrived at the counter, the receptionist greeted me with the usual catchphrase. She's a cool-looking woman in a suit.

"I'd like to stay tonight, but do you have any rooms available? I don't have a reservation..."

"Please wait a moment while we're checking for availability."

The staff lowered her gaze and started typing something on the keyboard.

She moved the mouse and wheel, looked at the screen in front of her for a moment, then stopped and looked up.

"We can provide single and double rooms. Which would you prefer?"

"Single please."

With this body, double or twin room is out of question.

Even a single room feels quite spacious.

"Understood."

She gave a short reply, then moved the mouse and clicked away. She stops again, looks up, and speaks.

"Do you have any ID? If so, please show it."

"I understand."

I rummage around my bag, take out my ID and hand it to the staff.

She's taking it with both hands and starts typing on the keyboard while looking at it.

"Thank you very much"

When she's done, she handed me back my ID, bowed, and walks through the door behind the counter.

The accommodation fee is paid when I leave the accommodation.

By entering who stayed in which room and when into their database, they can immediately see how many days people stayed when they check out.

Of course, taking keys or running away in an attempt to avoid paying are counted as crimes.

"Here's your room key."

The staff returned shortly after, holding a regular key, not a card key.

The key is a rectangular piece of plastic with the room number written on it attached like a strap.

"Go up the stairs on your right and you will find your room on the second floor, it is room 220."

"Thank you."

I put the room key I was given inside my bag and thanked the staff.

"Please, make yourself comfortable."

I left the reception desk with a bow from the staff.

This inn doesn't have an elevator, so people have to climb the stairs to get to their room.

So I head for the stairs and go down the left passage.

I bought some cider from a vending machine on the way and gulped it down. I really needed some carbona... Drink today.

The food at the party was mostly meat and had a strong flavor, so I got thirsty. The extra apple cider I ordered seemed like a lie.

I'm glad there's a vending machine. I was thinking about drinking the tap water in my room, though I don't know if it's safe to drink.

I put away the plastic bottle of cider, which was more than half full, to my bag and went up the stairs to the second floor.

"...215...218, 219... There it is."

I take out the key and put it through the keyhole.

I turn it until I hear a click, then simply lower the lever handle and push it down.

"Yeah, it's really spacious."

I enter room 220, but the space is human-sized and is too large even for a single room.

Well, at least I wont fall from the bed no matter how much I change my position. I can comfortably roll around.

"Uwoo, yay, hurray!"

I put my stuff on the table and jumped into bed to check its softness.

I'm not heavy enough to sink deeply into the bed, but I can still feel the softness of it.

"Mmm, it's warm. Ah, it's so warmmm... I need to brush my teethhh..."

Before I knew it, my eyelids are fully closed.

Perhaps I was feeling tired, because I fell asleep without realizing it.

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〘Consumable Item: Cider〙

A soft drink made by adding sugar or acidic substances to carbonated water.

When you drink it, the bubbles pop in your mouth.

The refreshing taste and smell of the herb has the effect of lowering body temperature, making you feel cooler.

Do not shake the plastic bottle, as it will be difficult to open once you do.

Apparently, if you shake it too much, the container will fill up and explode.

It makes a loud noise and the plastic bottles that pop off can hurt a lot if they hit you, so avoid shaking it too much.

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