Isekai Yururi Kikou ~Raising Children While Being an Adventurer~

Before the Departure 2

Somehow managing to persuade Allen and Elena who wanted to quickly return to make steamed buns, we headed to the Fiji Company next, where we told Stefan-san that we are leaving on a trip .

He was feeling down that we were leaving the Capital, but knowing that we are adventurers, Stefan-san had already contacted branches in other towns, so he told us to “Drop by anywhere as you please . ”

Shopping was included, but Stefan-san implied to “Come to Fiji Company, not other stores if I get some novel idea” . Well, if I want something made, I already know the Fiji Company’s disposition, the conditions are also good and they treat us favorably, so I nodded to him, thinking that there was no need to expressly go to another store .

“Before I forget, Stefan-san, I have a frozen sweet called shaved ice, if you—”

“Shaved ice! Frozen sweet!! Takumi-dono, what kind of thing is that!!”

Next, I tried talking about the shaved ice, but the moment Stefan-san heard the name, he opened his eyes wide and urged inquiringly .

I tried to explain, but he didn’t let me .

“This is it . Please, give it a try . ”

“Hooh! So this is shaved ice, I see!”

I wanted to explain in words, but thinking it would be faster if he tried it, I handed the shaved ice I brought with me to him and Stefan-san stared at it fixedly .

“The ice is finely shaved, I see . Additionally, is that boiled fruit on top?”

“… Stefan-san, it’s going to melt, so you better taste it first . ”

“Ohh, that’s right! Well then, here I go . ”

When I urged Stefan-san who was staringly observing to eat, he finally put the shaved ice into his mouth .

“Ohh! This is nice! Takumi-dono, this will sell!”

Stefan-san who ate a mouthful of shaved ice vigorously raised his voice .

“Ah~ the magic tool store’s Grandpa Sol said same, he said he would like you to sell it . ”

“Is that fine!?”

“Err… what might be?”

“I was wondering whether it was fine for me to sell this shaved ice?”

“Ah, yes, I don’t mind . It’s just that I will be leaving the Capital soon, so the decision-making would have to be left completely to you and Grandpa Sol, so——”

“Please leave it to us!”

Again! Why won’t he let me speak until the end!?

I remember having a similar experience before, but… was it Stefan-san before as well? Was it someone else? Well, either one is fine~

“… Then, I will leave it to you . ”

Stefan-san already started planning this and that, so after telling him to talk it through with Grandpa Sol, we left the Fiji Company .

Following that, we went to receive the mortar and mallet we ordered, and also the pearl jewelry at the Jewellers .

Although we have already received the butterfly hair ornament Elena wanted, I thought of dropping by before leaving the Capital . The people from the store would always come to the Ruven mansion, so I have never seen the store myself~

“This is it . ”

“My, my, isn’t it Takumi-sama! Thank you very much for coming!”

“Hello . I have nothing in mind, but may we take a look around?”

“Of course! Please take your time . ”

A familiar merchant greeted us when we entered and guided us to the shelves with goods on display .

“Heeh~ this is quite incredible . ”

“Sparkly~”

“Fuoha~~~”

Beautiful jewelry made with multicolored gems were lined up in great number on the shelves .

Excited expressions formed on the children’s faces when they saw the glittering articles, but their expressions had different meanings .

Allen just seemed to show interest in the sparkling and glittering things, while Elena clearly showed interest in the jewelry itself .

“Onii~chan! So amazing!”

Elena rushed to the lined-up goods and intensely stared at them .

“Ojousama seems to be fond of these . ”

“Yea, they are pretty~!”

Elena showed a whole-faced smile .

“Do you have something kids could wear every day?”

“Let’s see . There will be fewer if you exclude young noble ladies and daughters of wealthy families, but I will prepare them right away . ”

“Sorry, but please do so . ”

The merchant understood what rank of goods I had in mind, so he immediately prepared several articles .

“The price of these is considerably lower, so I believe there won’t be problems with Ojousama’s usual activities . ”

What the merchant showed us were articles that didn’t use gems but were mainly focused on the craftsmanship .

“Heeh~ there’s many designs . ——Elena, how about it? I will buy it for you if there’s something you like . ”

“Really!”

“Yeah . But, only one, okay?”

“Yea!”

Elena earnestly observed the jewelry one at a time .

“How about you, Allen?”

“N~? Don’t need~”

I tried talking to Allen while Elena was deciding, but he seemed to be satisfied just by looking, so he watched Elena choose in silence .

“That so? Then, would you like to have a look at the Weapon’s store next?”

“Weapons~?”

“Right, weapons . Do you have an interest in swords or things like that, Allen?”

“Swords! Want! Like Al-sama’s!”

The two’s appearances are very similar, but their interests have recently been branching off .

Even if they say “I love ice cream”, Allen prefers chocolate while Elena’s favorite is the Ichi-flavored one . Picture books too, Allen loves books about adventure, while Elena apparently likes books in which princesses appear .

That being the case, when I tried asking Allen about swords, his expression immediately changed .

“Like Al-sama’s sword? N~ that kind of sword might be too early for you . But, how about we look for a sword that you can practice with?”

“Yea!”

As expected, it would be dangerous for Allen to wield a long sword meant for adults, so it would be better to look for a short sword with a dull blade .

“Onii~chan, I decided~!”

In the meanwhile, Elena apparently decided on the jewelry .

“You did? Which one?”

“This one~”

What Elena chose was a brooch in the shape of a snow crystal .

“Oh, you chose a cute one . ”

“Ehehe~”

Not only cute . She did not choose a necklace or hair ornament, but a type of accessory she didn’t have yet… as expected of her .

“Then, we will take this one please . ”

“Yes, thank you for your business . ”

Elena wanted to wear the brooch right away, so when I fastened it to her chest, she slowly turned around with a very nice smile .

Her expression that said “How do I look?” was truly adorable .