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Chapter 138.6
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Chapter 138.6 – A Troublesome Knight
“Ohh. So this is the food of the race, huh?”
“That’s right. I think it’s one of the more expensive kinds. Besides, please don’t call it ‘race.’ We don’t call ourselves a race. You’ll be found out, you know?”
“I-I understand. I’m sorry.”
In front of us were about five large platters of food, plus soup, salad, and a large basket of bread.
And, of course, there’s wine in a glass.
That wasn’t the plan at first.
I said she could eat whatever she wanted, but I thought we’d sit at a table for two, like the one I sat at for breakfast, and we’d choose something from the menu to start and then order more if we needed it.
I had imagined something like a modern izakaya, where you could slowly enjoy your meal while chatting about future plans, but when I walked up to the counter, things changed dramatically.
Or rather, the old man did.
The old man, who had been standing at the counter looking out into the lobby, noticed me, bowed, and then his expression froze when he saw Rigal-sama.
After that, his eyes kept following Rigal-sama. As soon as he realized that we were heading for the restaurant, he started walking really fast to catch up with us, and then he started acting as our guide.
The result was a long table in a secluded place that could seat about 20 people.
For some reason, we were made to sit alone in the middle of the table, and the food was brought to us without us even being given a menu.
Who was this old man?
And was the food in front of us really just an ordinary taste?
He probably thinks that Rigal-sama is a knight from another country because of her appearance.
If he assumes that Riste is a princess or a nobleman, then it wouldn’t be strange to think that Rigal-sama is a great knight from that country who has been entrusted with her protection.
If that’s the case, what am I?
It seems like the old man is watching us from somewhere, and if he’s more aware of us than necessary, there’s a possibility that we’ll get into a bad situation.
That’s why I say this.
Since Rigal-sama doesn’t seem to be very careful, if I don’t stop this early, I might end up getting involved in a big disaster.
“Well, I think the manager here was being considerate, so let’s eat first, okay?”
“I guess so.”
“Then, cheers!”
“?”
“This is my doing… well, it’s a custom of sorts. When you have a meal with alcohol, you clink glasses first.”
“I see. Then, cheers!”
“Cheers!”
It’s the first day, so I’ll have at least one drink, and after that, I look at Rigal-sama, wondering a bit.
Actually, I think it would be better if I ate something first and then judged whether it was that spicy dish or not…
But it doesn’t look like it, and I thought it would be better for appearances if Rigal-sama tried it first instead of me.
While her eyes wandered around, Rigal-sama seemed to have her eye on the meat dish, and she plunged her fork into the plate with a loud thud.
Then, as soon as she took a bite, her eyes widened, and she froze.
“(Oh dear, was it the spice bomb…?)”
But it was only for a moment.
“This is delicious… Are humans… Do people usually eat food like this…?”
Hearing those words, I felt relieved.
Not only because it wasn’t a spice bomb but also because I knew that Rigal-sama liked the food that humans eat.
“Rigal-sama, instead of eating directly from this plate, please take as much as you want from the small plates next to it. That’s the proper etiquette. I’ll take it for you when I’m here.”
“I-I see. Then please do so.”
“It looks like you like this meat dish, but I’ll also divide the other dishes for you, so if you want more, just let me know.”
“Mm.”
From then on, she ate voraciously.
As she cleaned her plate each time she took some food, I prepared a new plate for her, and in between, I also threw some food into my own mouth.
Yes, it’s definitely better than the food I ate alone last night.
Even with just one piece of bread, the difference is clear, but this time, I’m also making up for my earlier apology.
As I watch the food disappear before my eyes, I steel my wallet to add more if it’s not enough.
“If you think it’s not enough, please let me know – I’ll order more. Also, you can drink whatever you’re interested in.”
“It was even more delicious than I imagined, and I ate it all in a trance… is that okay?”
“There is no problem. It’s an apology for earlier.”
“I see…then I want to eat more of it.”
“This is the first meat dish. Looking at it, I can see that you like meat, don’t you, Rigal-sama?”
“Yes, I do. Just looking at it makes me want to eat it so much.”
“Haha, so shall we order some meat dishes?”
Then I asked the waiter, who was standing in the corner of my vision as if he were our personal waiter, for the menu and ordered some of the recommended meat dishes.
Then Rigal-sama ordered wine, and I ordered fruit water. I watched as Rigal-sama ate her food with gusto.
“(She looks like she’s skinny, but she’s amazing… it’s a pleasant sight to see her eat.)”
Her manners were not flattering, and she ate with the mindless enthusiasm of a child eating her favorite food.
But she has never had to eat before, nor is she in the habit of doing so, and she does not study the lower world from the memories of others like Riste. This is probably inevitable.
What’s more, since she is now on a sightseeing trip to the lower world, I want her to be satisfied enough not to show her flaws.
As I watched the scene of her eating, it seemed that she was satisfied, and Rigal-sama stopped eating.
“Whew, I’m not going to eat anymore. I’m completely satisfied.”
With a little dirt around her mouth, she pats her stomach and smiles, and I feel all warm inside.
“That’s good to hear. Shall we go back to the room then? I think it’ll be easier to talk there.”
Actually, it would be nice if there were paper napkins, but that’s not a common thing in this world.
With no choice, I wipe her mouth with my sleeve and stand up.
“I was told I could pay the bill here, but can I pay at the counter?”
I ask the employee who seems to be in charge.
“No, the manager told me that the bill for Loki-sama’s food is included in the room charge, so there is no need to pay here.”
“Eh? I-is that so?”
I guess that pretty much confirms that that old man is the manager.
Besides, it’s clear that he’s very aware of Rigal-sama.
“(Huh~, is staying in that room okay?)”
While I was thinking that, I turned around to look behind me, where I couldn’t feel anything.
There was Rigal-sama, looking down, with her shoulder shaking and not moving from her chair.
The moment we returned to our room, a scream echoed through the room.
“Loki! I’m not a child!”
“I know that. Besides, it’s getting late, so you shouldn’t scream so loud.”
“Hm? I’m sorry… but it’s happened again! I can’t help but feel like I’m being treated like a child!”
“That is a misunderstanding. Rigal-sama is a great goddess of this world, isn’t she?”
“H-h-have you really thought that…?”
“Of course. Even when we talked through Divine Communication, you sometimes said some good things. But even though it’s Rigal-sama, you’re not used to the lower world, are you?”
“S-sometimes… Well, that’s true.”
“And the lower world has its own rules and common sense. You understand that, right?”
“Of course. Even the divine world has its own rules.”
“That’s why I, being somewhat older than you in the lower world, teach you as much as I can. Do you understand why?”
“Hmm? Well… I don’t understand.”
“It’s so that you won’t be disrespected, Rigal-sama.”
“?!”
“If I hadn’t wiped your mouth earlier, it would still be dirty. What would happen if you went out into the lobby with a dirty mouth like that? People might laugh at you, Rigal-sama.”
“I see… So you have prevented that from happening.”
“That’s right. Even the shouting you just did could have resulted in you being shouted at from the other room!”
“W-what did you say?!”
“You have to be quiet in the room and not disturb the people next door. It’s common sense and an unspoken rule. People are always sleeping, so it’s only natural that they get angry if that’s disturbed.”
“I see. I’ve learned something.”
“So I’ll teach you the rules of the lower world. In return, the goddesses, including Rigal-sama, will teach me the rules of the world. You see? It’s a balanced relationship, right?”
“Hmm. As expected from Loki. I understand now.”
Yes, I didn’t really know what I was saying either.
I was just doing what I often did when I was doing sales work, which was to “push through with momentum and atmosphere.
I think that Rigal-sama is very obedient, or rather, has a personality that is as straight as a stick.
The end of that straight line is probably filled with battles, so she might have a childlike atmosphere compared to the other goddesses, but…
If that’s the case, I’ll fix things and follow through so as not to embarrass her.
Of course, I think that’s my role as well.
And if, as a reward, I can learn something about power, I’ll be happy.
“Well, let’s check the schedule first.”
As I sit down on the provided chair, Rigal-sama also sits down, so we continue to talk.
“First of all, will your stay be about a week, like the other goddesses?”
“Yes, that’s the plan.”
“What about food? If you’re interested, I can go with you, so I’ll leave that up to you.”
“If possible, I’d like to try to eat a variety of things.”
“I understand. Then, since I’ll be hunting at noon, let’s eat breakfast and dinner together if our schedules coincide. Besides… the purpose of this trip to Malta is to find the transmigrator, right?”
“That’s right.”
“By the way, is there anything else you want to do?”
“Yes, I want to check Loki’s current strength. I also want to take a look at the skills exclusive to monsters, and if there are any developments in the information on the status screen, which is the only thing Loki knows about the rules that form the basis of this world, I want to hear about it.”
“I see, I see… It’s all about fighting and strength, isn’t it?”
“After all, I am the Goddess of War! Hahahaha!”
“Rigal-sama, please be quiet about such dangerous words.”
“Oops… I’m sorry.”
“I also want to know how strong I am right now – yes. I think I’ll hunt all day tomorrow because I have a goal, but the day after tomorrow, I plan to use it to gather information because of the other hunting grounds. So how about we do what you want to do the day after tomorrow as well?”
“I understand. That’s what I was looking forward to the most.”
“In exchange, I also have a question for you, so please cooperate.”
“Hmm? Is that something I can answer?”
“I think it’s something only you can answer, Rigal-sama. Riste said it would be better if I asked you.”
“I see. Then it doesn’t matter.”
“Also… ah, are you going to walk around the city of Malta in that getup, Rigal-sama?”
“Of course I am.”
“Rigal-sama, would you mind standing up for a moment?”
“Hmm?”
She stood up and tilted her head, so I also moved away a bit and looked at Rigal-sama’s whole figure from a somewhat distant perspective.
“(Hmm, this is definitely dangerous…)”
Speaking of dangerous, she’s even more dangerous than Riste.
Even though Rigal-sama does not have that divine aura, with her tall stature, her striking beauty that is different from the other goddesses, and her conspicuous armor, there is no doubt that she is extremely conspicuous.
At first glance, she might appear to be a hunter, but she looks like a high-ranking S-class hunter.
The fact that such an S-rank hunter-like person is wandering around this city is already strange.
And of all the statues of the gods, it is definitely Rigal-sama who stands out the most and leaves the strongest impression.
Even when I first came to this world, Rigal-sama was the only one I remembered.
Since she was the only one who looked different, it is very likely that the inhabitants of this world are thinking the same.
“Hunters tend to visit churches a lot. If Rigal-sama, who is known to the hunters, were to go around town in that outfit, it would be suicide. They would definitely be suspicious.)”
If Riste’s idea is to avoid being suspected, then it should be safe, but because it’s Rigal-sama, I can’t help but feel that if she were asked, “Are you Rigal-sama?” on the street, she would just answer, “Yes, why?” without batting an eyelid.
This is not good.
“Rigal-sama, it’s an emergency.”
“W-what is it?”
“If things continue like this, I’m sure it will be discovered that you are a goddess. I understand your obsession, but please, at least wear normal clothes.”
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