Deiga-san Goes to Crimonia Part 1
PoV: Deiga
My name is Deiga. I run a restaurant and an inn in the port town of Mileela. My precious daughter Anzu had already moved to Crimonia.
“Hmmm…” (Deiga)
“Anzu will be fine. All the children who visited us from Crimonia were good, weren’t they? Tirumina-san, who came to say hello, was a good person, too. So Anzu should be fine under their care, you know?” (Coachman)
“That’s true, but I have to see for myself.” (Deiga)
I didn’t mean to doubt the Bear missy.
Anzu’s letter said that she was enjoying herself and that the restaurant was doing well. When she visited the beach, she also updated me about the restaurant.
I knew everything was fine.
But it was a parent’s instinct to worry about where their child was working.
“What I’m worried about is whether her skills have declined.” (Deiga)
I said as if making an excuse.
It was not a lie. She could have forgotten what I had taught her and been cutting corners because I was not watching over her.
“The merchants who stay at your place also say that Anzu’s cooking is delicious, right?” (Coachman)
“But…” (Deiga)
“If you’re so worried about Anzu, go and see her.” (Coachman)
My wife said the same thing as the merchants I asked before.
“You have the Inn, who’s going to cook with you leaving it behind?” (Coachman)
“My stupid son will handle it with my wife. How many years do you think they’ve been cooking with me? If they needed more hands, I already asked someone I know.” (Deiga)
Actually, I was forced out of the Inn and ended up going to see Anzu in Crimonia.
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During the time when my Inn was less busy, I made a reservation for a shared carriage.
A coach service started running between Crimonia and Mileela. It was supposed to run once every two days.
The coach usually left first thing in the morning, so it would arrive in Crimonia in the early evening.
“I’d like to take the coach to Crimonia.” (Deiga)
The woman at the reception desk said, “Great timing. There are still coaches with available seats, no problem.”
“Okay, then, I’ll take the earliest one to depart.” (Deiga)
“Okay. But, did you make arrangements to be able to stay in Crimonia? The carriage should reach there in the evening. It should be fine if you know someone there, but it will be difficult for you to find accommodation after reaching there in the evening.” (Coach Manager)
That was true.
I couldn’t just go straight to Anzu’s place and stay the night.
Above all, it would be a nuisance to just turn up unannounced.
“You know, regarding that, we do have a plan that includes both the carriage fare and accommodation.” (Coach Manager)
Actually, my Inn also offered the same service. I have prepared several rooms at my Inn for the visitors from Crimonia.
“However, the fee must be paid in advance. There are no refunds during cancellations.”(Coach Manager)
“No problem. I’ll take that.” (Deiga)
“Understood. Is it only for one person?”(Coach Manager)
“Yes.” (Deiga)
The woman at the reception desk processed the application quickly and handed me a piece of paper.
“Then, please go to where the carriages are located on the day of departure with that paper. We will depart on time, so please don’t be late.” (Coach Manager)
“Okay.” (Deiga)
I always get up early in the morning for work.
There was no way I would oversleep and be late.
On the day of departure, I left my wife and son in charge of the inn and headed for the carriage station.
Even though the sun had not yet risen, several carriages were already ready to depart.
I approached the carriage and called out to the person in charge of the carriage.
“I’m sorry, but I’d like to get on the carriage I reserved.” (Deiga)
“Yes, could I see your reservation slip?”
I took out the paper.
“Um, oh, see this number? Please find a carriage with that number.” (Deiga)
“Okay.”