Chapter 50: Who Dates Like This?
Compared to usual, Liam, who rarely took a day off for himself, didn't feel that sense of urgency while walking the streets of Orario. The number of adventurers heading to the Dungeon in the early morning was high, promoting the city's prosperity.
The various shops on both sides of the street and the food stalls selling all kinds of snacks were all experiencing exceptionally brisk business this morning.
"."
Casually buying himself a portion of "fried potato balls" for breakfast, Liam headed with a clear goal towards the Adventurer's Guild.
They had only agreed on a time, not a location.
Since their relationship started at the Adventurer's Guild, choosing to meet here was very appropriate.
The development of events did not exceed his expectations.
Arriving at the road directly in front of the palace where the Adventurer's Guild was located, he looked up and noticed the figure standing at the entrance.
Short brown hair fell naturally on her shoulders. Without her usual glasses, the sense of seriousness she unconsciously exuded was gone.
On the contrary, today's look was exceptionally girlish.
She wore a white V-neck form-fitting blouse, outlining Eina's excellent figure, with a gray bow tie adorning the bottom of the collar.
Paired with it was a red pleated skirt that radiated youthful energy.
But what truly caught Liam's attention was the faint fleshy feel of her straight, flawless legs, outlined by black over-the-knee socks.
After all, she was the most popular employee in the Adventurer's Guild. Her rare casual attire made it seem like she was waiting for a date.
It caused many passing adventurers to stop in their tracks.
However, most of the discussion was about "just who is the guy dating Miss Eina today!"
"."
Squeezing through the crowd with difficulty, Liam had no intention of being a show-off, but this kind of thing was definitely unavoidable.
Facing the strange gazes from his surroundings.
He walked towards Eina with an unchanged expression, greeting her with a relaxed smile, "Sorry to have kept you waiting, Miss Eina."
Ignoring the gazes of others, Eina's eyes did not move away from Liam. His usual capable adventuring style.
She didn't feel that Liam was being disrespectful to her.
If the atmosphere was made too serious, she wouldn't know how to interact. Watching the young man walk over without hesitation.
Eina tilted her head slightly, her smile flowing with gentleness, "I just arrived too. I thought Liam-kun might not be able to guess the location."
"I didn't expect us to think of the same place!"
They hadn't mentioned a meeting spot, yet their thoughts cleverly coincided.
Although the date hadn't even started yet, she already believed that her time with Liam today would be absolutely delightful!
Standing quietly beside the young man.
Eina, unable to contain her curiosity, turned her head slightly and asked in a soft voice, "Has Liam-kun made plans for today?"
Liam didn't flatter himself. Facing Eina's gentle and expectant gaze, he felt inexplicably guilty.
Each matter had to be handled separately, making the process seem complicated.
Coordination was a skill, and it just so happened that he was quite good at it. Facing her expectant gaze, his expression remained unchanged.
"I have."
The impression Liam had given her during their previous interactions was one of a maturity and steadiness that didn't belong to his current age.
A faint smile hung on the corners of Eina's mouth. She had made a simple guess about the course of the date. Perhaps he would accompany her shopping.
Then go to a favorite restaurant for lunch?
On her first date with a member of the opposite sex, this was all she could imagine. Of course, she hoped for some unexpected surprises.
"Do you need me to help you with some suggestions?"
The young woman's bright smile held a hint of teasing. Noticing the strand of hair falling by Liam's cheek, she reached out and gently flicked it away.
Only after he was neat and tidy did Eina withdraw her finger.
Facing Liam's clear and sincere gaze, she quickly turned her head away, her slender, upturned elven ears showing a faint tendency to turn red.
"Your hair... was a bit messy."
"Miss Eina is really gentle."
Liam's tone was earnest. Finally, he braced himself and shared today's arrangements, "I need to go to the Guild first to exchange yesterday's Dungeon earnings."
"After that..."
"I'll go to the Hephaestus main weapon shop in Babel to pick up my repaired weapon, and then just wander around." "I might have to trouble Miss Eina to help me pick a suitable and handy weapon."
"?"
The expectant look in the young woman's eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a question mark appearing in her mind. Today's itinerary was indeed a bit unconventional.
It even gave Eina a strong illusion.
Today's itinerary wasn't a date at all; this guy purely wanted to use her as a guide for Babel, a utility person!
The slight twitching at the corner of her mouth illustrated just how absurd she felt.
But noticing Liam's cautious and probing look, Eina didn't get angry. Instead, she found this look full of contrast.
"This is an arrangement that Liam-kun would make."
She nodded with a blank expression. Turning around, she of course wasn't leaving, but strictly executing the date plan Liam had made.
Discovering that he hadn't followed.
When the young woman turned around, her tone was unquestionably firm, "Actually... the specific arrangements don't matter."
"If it's you..."
"I will feel very happy!"
"Thank you."
It was hard to evaluate objectively. Eina's gentleness and consideration were different from others, and she was very good at being direct.
Especially after hearing her say these words.
Liam only felt the half-elf young lady's understanding, and that faint, almost imperceptible "super mature older-sister/wife" vibe.
As a response, he put away his smile, his attitude gradually becoming serious, "I hope to spend a pleasant day with Miss Eina!"
Thanks to the Monster Party he encountered yesterday, the vast amount of magic stones dropped were eventually exchanged for 50,000 Valis.
Counting his savings and extra income.
Liam finally held four hundred thousand Valis, an adventurer with relatively abundant assets. For now, he had no other equipment needs.
Buying a Second-Grade weapon should be sufficient.
Walking side by side with Eina on West Main Street, he got to experience the feeling of a star adventurer, being looked at by passing adventurers.
There was no unwarranted malice, more a curiosity about each other's identities.
The process went smoothly as they arrived at Babel. With Eina as a guide, they quickly arrived at the Hephaestus weapon shop.
"This is it."
Standing in front of the weapon shop, she wasn't clear about the relationship between Hestia and Hephaestus, or why he was getting his weapon repaired here.
Eina was quite curious inside, but considering it involved privacy, she didn't ask.
"It should be resolved quickly."
Regarding weapons, although the "Hephaestus Weapon Shop" had a warranty service, if one were to buy a Second-Grade armament here.
The money in his pocket right now would definitely not be enough.
Liam took out the two short swords Tsubaki had lent him. After pushing open the glass door and entering the shop, he looked around. Soon.
His gaze locked onto the dark-skinned older sister figure sitting on a chair by the counter, waiting for him in advance.
Towards Tsubaki, who had helped him repair his weapon and provided a loaner, his attitude was respectful, "Senior Tsubaki, I've come to return the weapons."
"Mm."
"Just put them down anywhere."
If it were just returning weapons, handing them to a shop assistant would have been enough. The reason Tsubaki was waiting here for Liam's arrival.
Was that ordinary short sword imbued with sword aura!
She stood up and stretched lazily, her tone gradually becoming serious, "I had you return them in person because there's something I need to tell you."
(End of this chapter)
♧♧♧
-> SUPPORT ME WITH POWER STONE
-> FOR EVERY 200 PS = BOUNS CHAPTER
♧♧♧
-> 20 Advanced chapters Now Available on Patreon!!
-> https://www.patreon.com/c/Segais
(Just remove the hyphen to access patreon normally)
If you like this novel please consider leaving a review that's help the story a lot Thank you