I came back to the inn with Shinobu. I said that she followed me on her own.
[You’re staying in such a nice place.] Shinobu
Shinobu looked at the large inn in front of her.
I knew it was a good inn.
When I enter the inn, I see Konoha.
[Welcome back.] Konoha
[I’m back.] Yuna
[Etto. And that person is?] Konoha
Konoha looks at Shinobu, who is behind me.
[She’s a stranger. I’m going to go back to my room, I would like to have a meal.] Yuna
[U~u, we’re not strangers, we’re working together.] Shinobu
[Just so you know, if you come to my room, I’ll kick you out.] Yuna
[You’re so mean, Yuna. Then we’ll meet at the entrance of the inn tomorrow morning.] Shinobu
I left Shinobu to start a conversation with Konoha and head back to my room.
What is she really about?
Her character is full of smiles and laughter.
I also wondered about her adventurer rank. I can’t speak for others, but she’s the same rank as me at her age, a rank C. In my case, it’s thanks to my bear equipment. If her power is enough to get her a rank C, then she must be pretty good.
And if she could do it alone, she wouldn’t have to take it on with me. When I tried to refuse the request, she said it was meaningless. I don’t understand.
For now, I’ll be careful around her.
To do this, I summoned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear in cub form and asked them to tell me when people were coming.
After that, there was no attack from Shinobu, and Konoha brought the food.
[Anou, what about the girl who was with me?] Yuna
[Yes, she’s staying here.] Konoha
She really did stay.
[If anyone asks about me, please don’t say anything.] Yuna
[Yes, it’s okay. We are not supposed to talk about our customers, since it would be a credibility problem for us if we do.] Konoha
I’m relieved that they seem to be properly trained.
I’m glad I stayed at this inn.
[Thank you.] Yuna
[No need to thank me, I’ll be back to collect the dishes later, so please enjoy your meal.] Konoha
I took her words and ate my meal.
Then, I finished my meal, and now minding my own business, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear looked toward the door and cried <ku~u ~ n>.
When I used my detection skill, there’s a human reaction near the room. And the reaction stops in front of the door and doesn’t move. Konoha would not stop at the door. Besides, she had just cleaned up the dishes after eating.
I told Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to hide and slowly opened the door without making a sound.
[U wa~a.] Shinobu
It was Shinobu at the door.
[What do you want?] Yuna
[Well, I wanted to talk to you about tomorrow.] Shinobu
She replied with a laugh.
No matter how you look at it, it’s a lie.
[You don’t need my advice. Shinobu, you can defeat the Kamaitachi by yourself, right? If it comes down to it, I’ll leave it to you.] Yuna
[You’re leaving it up to me?] Shinobu
[I mean, you’re strong, right?] Yuna
[No, no, that’s not true. It’s just that Sumire-san is exaggerating. I’m weak.] Shinobu
Sumire? Do you mean the guild receptionist?
Maybe I should have asked the receptionist a little more about Shinobu.
[But how did you know I was in front of the room?] Shinobu
[Because your footsteps were loud, you know?] Yuna
I said something appropriate.
[My footsteps?] Shinobu
I’m not going to tell you the truth.
[That’s impossible……] Shinobu
Shinobu muttered in a small voice.
[Did you say something?] Yuna
[No, no, I’m just talking to myself, don’t worry about it.] Shinobu
Suspicious.
[By the way, are you alone, Yuna?] Shinobu
[That’s right.] Yuna
She tries to check the room to see what’s going on, but Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear are hidden.
[Then don’t be late tomorrow morning.] Shinobu
Shinobu left.
What did she come here for, really?
I then asked Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to tell me if anyone came when I went to the hot springs or when I went to bed. Then I went to sleep.