I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 269: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 10

Episode 269: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 10

At first, we were receiving many distant, wary glances. But after seeing Rugda-san, Irina-san, and especially Gies-san, with his arm around Arata’s shoulder, the number of eyes on us gradually decreased.

“I’m telling you, this is all thanks to me, alright? You better be grateful.”

It would have been better if he hadn’t imposed the favor on us just as we were parting ways.

Well, it’s the truth, so there’s nothing to complain about. We waved goodbye to Gies-san, who waved back at us over his shoulder.

“Will Ride-sama and the others only be staying for one night?”

“Yes.”

“I’d like to recommend an inn, but… well, to be honest, I’ve never had any experience hosting guests with familiars… I’m actually surprised familiars truly exist.”

Rugda-san spoke apologetically. But since it was understandable, we didn’t mind at all.

“Please don’t worry about it. Most likely, they’re the only ones traveling with familiars across the country.”

“…Is that so?”

“Yes. Well, maybe their friends, too.”

“…Haha, they really are extraordinary people, aren’t they?”

Hmm, whether we’re extraordinary or not is up for debate. But now I’m wondering what we should do about lodging.

“Maybe camping would have been better after all?”

“I feel like forcing it wouldn’t be right.”

“I wouldn’t have a problem with it, though?”

“If you’d like, I could even build a small hut for you to rest in outside.”

“No, no! You can’t make us camp out like that… Huh? A hut?”

“Ah, I’m talking about something else, so don’t worry about it.”

“…I-I see.”

It was probably beyond Rugda-san’s expectations to hear about building a hut. 

…..…Well, I was surprised too. So I can’t blame him. After all, we’re talking to someone with the body of a kid.

“I-If it’s a bit cramped, we do have guest rooms at the barracks. It might be a little tight for your familiars, but there’s also a stable. If that works for you, I can show you to that.”

As long as we could rest, it didn’t really matter to us. And it would be much better than camping. So we nodded without hesitation.

“Ah, that’s a relief! We’re almost there. So once we arrive, I’ll show you straight to your rooms.”

It seemed they had been heading toward the barracks from the start. 

Well, it was only natural. But a stable, huh……..… I wonder if the horses will be alright sharing the place with Haku and Sunny.

For the horses, it would be like suddenly having magical beasts under the same roof. So they might act up…..… But I guess it’ll be fine?

With that concern on my mind, we arrived at the barracks. It was where soldiers were running around in a flurry.

“………..Is this our fault?”

“No, it’s not.”

Irina-san answered my murmured question.

“They’re all new recruits, handling the daily chores for us.”

“Do they always run around like this?”

“Yes. They’re assigned all sorts of chores for the first year. So they have to rush around like this.”

I wonder how many chores there are.

And though she mentioned they were new recruits, there sure are a lot of them running around.

“Now, let me take you to the stable.”

We followed Irina-san. She had swapped places with Rugda-san at the front. We kept an eye on the bustling soldiers as we went.

Soon, we reached the stable. I had been nervously anticipating how things would go, but my worries seemed to be unfounded.

“…Looks like the horses will be fine.”

“They’re smart animals. As long as there’s no hostility, they won’t usually act up.”

Irina-san smiled and pointed us to an empty stall, where we put Sunny and Haku.

But then….…

“Pikyaa!”

“Hey, Sunny! You can’t go inside the room!”

“Peepii!”

Haku entered quietly. But for some reason, Sunny was acting up as a juvenile beast. It wouldn’t listen and kept causing trouble.

I was wondering what to do when…

“Your name is Sunny, right? With its size, it might get cramped for Maki-sama. But you could sleep in the same room with it.”

“Huh? Well, if it’s cramped, then Sunny should stay here instead—”

“Pikyah!”

“Ugh!?”

“…Seems like it’s been decided.”

Ugh, I’m starting to worry if I’ll even be able to rest properly.

“…You’re a good one, Haku.”

“…Woof!”

While I was being squished by Sunny, Arata patted Haku and said that.