I Supported My Fiancé for 10 Years After He Said, 'Let's Get Married When I Succeed,' but When He Finally Did, He Dumped Me. By the Way, I'm a Witch and Turning 30 Next Year!! - Episode 10
While Mr. Gata brings out the magical bathtub from the back of the store, I take a look around inside.
There are various items, but this is the first time I’m really looking at them closely.
There are items like a magnifying glass that can use low-level appraisal magic, speedy shoes for running, costumes that let you transform into a cat or dog, and treasure maps that might lead to hidden relics. It looks like there are many interesting things here.
Merv Maple is also curiously inspecting the items.
“Hey, Merv Maple, did you find anything interesting?”
“This!”
She says, presenting a clear bottle. I wonder what it is, and when I look closely, it says “Waterproof Liquid.”
The description says, “Just apply to your equipment for waterproofing! Plus, it dries quickly and lasts for 30 years!”
“Maybe I should apply this to the bathroom space!”
If I were to use tiles, I’d have to make mortar and stick them, but with this, all I have to do is apply it. It’s not too expensive either, costing five silver coins.
“Merv Maple, you found a good item!”
“I found it by chance.”
“You’re so humble.”
There might be more good items, so I decide to look for them actively.
Soon enough, I find exactly what I need.
“A bag with storage magic! I’ve wanted one of these!”
It seems to be made from the skin of a monster, Mimic, which turns into treasure, and it can hold about the size of a large cart.
It costs three gold coins, which is expensive, but this rare item isn’t something you’d find at a regular shop. I might not want to hesitate about the money.
“If I’m going to start lunch service, I’ll need to buy supplies.”
This seems like a fitting purchase for a new beginning, so I decide to buy it.
I will get the magical bathtub, waterproof liquid, and the storage bag.
“Is there anything else you want?”
“Yes, this.”
“The storage bag just arrived yesterday. It’s quite rare, so you’re lucky.”
“I thought it might be rare.”
The storage bag is popular with adventurers, and some people even want to reserve it in advance.
“We don’t know when it will arrive, so I usually don’t take reservations.”
“Am I lucky to have bought it?”
“Of course. Our store works on a first-come, first-served basis.”
With that, I don’t hesitate to buy it.
Mr. Gata even gave a small discount on the waterproof liquid and storage bag, so it turned out to be quite a good deal.
He also explained how to use the bathtub.
“The operation is simple. Just place a magic stone in this groove and rub the inscription on the bathtub, and the water will fill up.”
The temperature can also be adjusted, so you can have anything from a hot bath to something closer to a cold one.
If there is no magic stone, it seems you can use magical energy instead. It even has a function to evaporate the water once you’re done. It’s an incredibly convenient bathtub.
It looks heavy, made of enamel, and I wonder if Merv Maple will be able to carry it, but then I hear some useful information from Mr. Gata.
“This bathtub fits inside the storage bag.”
Mr. Gata says, lifting the bathtub and asking me to open the storage bag.
When I bring the bathtub near the bag, a magic circle appears, and the bathtub starts to disappear into the bag.
“When you take it out, just think of the item and open the bag, and it will come out.”
For large items like bathtubs, it seems you need to turn the bag upside down to get them out.
“That’s so convenient!”
Not only will it be useful for shopping, but it will also be handy when I go to the forest to collect herbs. I made a great purchase.
I thanked Mr. Gata and left the shop.
I feel happy, having bought such expensive items that I needed.
“Since I’m here, maybe I should buy some other necessary items for daily life?”
Merv Maple agrees to come with me.
We head to the central shopping district and first buy a few new clothes. It’s been a long time since I bought new ready-made clothes.
Meanwhile, Rymer has bought five sets of formal clothes, two sets of white knight armor, and six evening dresses over the past ten years.
When I was an apprentice to the lust witch, I wore hand-me-downs from flashy dresses, but since becoming the herb witch, I’ve been using a simple dress for many years, mending it as needed.
Maybe it’s time I pay a little more attention to my appearance.
I think I should also buy some cosmetics.
I still have the cosmetics set I received from the lust witch, but they’re all bright colors, so I can’t use them now.
I consult the shopkeeper and buy cosmetics that are more appropriate for my current age.
Then I pick up some pots, plates, cups, and cutlery needed for cooking. Having a uniform design for the tableware makes it look a bit like a restaurant.
I also buy ingredients needed to try out some recipes.
As I’m about to leave, I hear that fresh bread has just been baked.
I bought a baguette and decided to sit on a bench in the fountain square to enjoy it while it’s still warm.
I give Merv Maple some berry jam I bought at the bakery. She’s happily licking it bit by bit.
I break the baguette and spread plenty of butter on it.
The outer crust is crispy with a delicious wheat aroma, and the inside is soft and fluffy.
The melted butter soaks into the bread, and the salty taste spreads in my mouth.
“Mmm, this is the best!”
Who would have thought I would spend such a lovely afternoon?
Thanks to the broken engagement, I got to enjoy a fulfilling shopping time.
Without realizing it, I had walked around a lot, and by the time I got home, it was evening.
When I returned to the pharmacy, there was someone there.
“Could it be Ie-san?”
As I think this casually, the person I absolutely didn’t want to meet in the Holy City turns around.
“Rymer?!”
“Rei, there you are!!”
He’s coming toward me with a furious expression.