Allrounders!!

mies in one blow.”

What’s with that explanation? It totally sounds like an exposition about the theory behind a math formula.

“Okay, okay, I got it.
Your nickname has a meaning.
My brain rejected translating it whenever I heard it, but now that I’ve heard the explanation, I can somewhat understand where it’s coming from.
And I’ve also decided to remain a nameless adventurer for eternity.”

Sword revealed an evil grin, “You think you’ll be able to escape’ havin a nickname stuck on you while adventurin’ with me? I’m pretty sure folks will give you an awfully embarrassin’ nickname, so I’m goin’ to look forward to that.”

I plugged my ears.

I-CAN-NOT-HE-AR-ANY-THING—LA-LA-LA!

 

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The stall boy seemed to be Sword’s fan.

“My little brother is a much bigger fan of yours.
He’s aiming to become an adventurer to follow in your footsteps!”

The boy said…but, when I looked at Sword’s face, he grabbed my face.

“Mmh-mmh-m-mmh-mmhmmh-mh!”

I can’t talk!

“It might be because you don’t know the rumors about me, but don’t look at me like that!”

Like how?

The boy abandoned his stall, and ran off to call his brother.

“Isn’t that wonderful? You’re quite popular, aren’t you? So wouldn’t it be alright for you to get along with your fans?”

I was able to talk again since he finally stopped grabbing my face.

“No, that’s a bit… I don’t even know what bein’ my fan is about.”

Isn’t it alright to get along with your fans even without being an idol? The other party apparently idolizes him like a god, but if he crushes that deluded idea, I’m sure they’ll be able to become friends.

 

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The stall boy brought his brother along.

But, I gotta say, that kid’s outfit totally screams 『adventurer cosplayer』!

“Going by his appearance, he’s quite the adventurer!”

“At least when compared to you.” Sword retorted.

“Wasn’t it you who said that armor would be meaningless in my case?”

“Normal enemies wouldn’t be even able to scratch you ‘n me, even if we were stark naked.
And in case of an enemy, who can injure us, armor won’t be of much use either.
In such case, I think it’s more feasible to aim for clothes that allow easy movement over heavy armor restrictin’ it.
Even this here is sturdy in its own right.”

It’s a suit and mantle made out of some random leather, isn’t it? Moreover, the maids went over the top with the ornaments while claiming, “It’s such a rare opportunity, so let’s make something decent!”

In the end, I’m not looking like an adventurer in the least!

“Whoa, it’s the real 【Thunderclap Whitefang】! Awesome!”

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“Hey, watch your language and be more polite!” The boy hit the top of his excited brother’s head with a knuckle.

“Nah, it’s cool.
No need to be formal ’round me.”

Sword became somewhat apathetic.
It looked like he didn’t like being in this situation.

“Hey, cheer up, will you? In the eyes of this boy, you’re a hero, right? So act like one, for heaven’s sake.”

“Now listen, if he carelessly aims to become an adventurer because of that, blunders, and dies…” He glared at me.

“That would be the boy’s way of life then.
You wouldn’t be responsible for it.
How often do I need to tell you until you get it? On the other hand, he could also follow in your footsteps as an adventurer out of adoration, and achieve great things.
Consider that possibility as well.
Also, it’s not like I’m telling you to deceive him with some pretense.
Just treat him kindly, will you?”

“…Gotcha.”

Now then.

Leaving the little brother to Sword, I talked to the big brother.

“It’s just perfect to have you here.
There’s something I’d like you to tell me if possible.”

“Eh? Me?”

I nodded.

And then I explained to him that I wanted milk – if possible a regular supply of milk for myself, and asked him whether anything could be done about it as it was apparently only being sold in this town.

The boy pondered.

“Hmm, you see, milk can be procured from monsters called Charge Cow.”

Charge Cow? In other words, normal cows?

“It’s a very cowardly monster that lives deep in the mountains.
In addition, they’re somewhat ferocious.
If you irk them the wrong way, they’ll charge at you and you’ll get killed.
But, they’re slaves to their appetite.
If you give them fodder, they become completely engrossed with eating.
At that time, they’ll release milk.
We fill that milk into tanks, refill it into bottles after coming out of the mountains, and sell it.
…If I remember correctly, the milk doesn’t last long, and I don’t know how far it is to the mountains, but you might spoil your tummy if you drink it after around one day has passed…”

Figures.

…But, I got it.
Contrary to my idea that they might be raising them, they were actually wild monsters.

“Would it cause any issues if I caught those monsters and took them with me?”

“Eh? I-I wonder.
So far as it goes, they’re monsters famous for only living in this area, and you don’t get into any trouble even if you accidentally kill them after getting attacked, but neither the adventurer nor the merchant guild would ever buy them off you, you know?”

Alright, let’s take back around two or three while pretending I accidentally killed them.

“Sword! Our next steps are decided!”

“Hold back on it for a bit.
Don’t make any moves on your own since I’m goin’ to pass it through the adventurer and merchant guild first.”

I was stopped by Sword.

…Oh well, no choice then.
I’ve also experienced adult society in the other world, so I know you’ve got to lay the groundwork for a smooth exchange.
Though, a part of me thinks that it might be totally fine for me to take back a few for raising since this world doesn’t have any animal protection laws anyway.