Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 30.1

Thanks to the young lady, I can now openly stroll around with Pochi in broad daylight. However, we were being eyed strangely by those around us.

Well, I can understand why. I mean, if someone asks about Pochi, what can I say? “He’s like a Cerberus… I guess? He only has one head and has a super calm expression.”

The young lady, riding on Pochi, seemed very pleased.

But still, even with all the strange looks from everyone around her, the young lady didn’t bat an eye.

Is it typical of nobles to be like this, or is the young lady just exceptionally unique? Either way, she’s… ahem.

“Beryl! Next, we’re having tea at that restaurant!”

“Okay, okay…”

After that, the young lady’s whims continued. We rested and had tea at a shop, bought things from various stores without even knowing what they were for.

As the sky turned crimson, we arrived at a large park on the south side of Emblem City.

It seemed lively during the day with families letting their children play, but by evening, the vast grounds were engulfed in silence.

There were couples sitting here and there on benches, whispering sweet nothings. I thought they could all just disappear and it wouldn’t matter, but then I remembered my parents and decided to stop cursing. They had a love marriage, after all.

“Today was fun~”

“I’m exhausted.”

“You really hate crowds, don’t you?”

“I never want to go again in my life.”

“Nope. We’ll be going regularly from now on.”

“…”

“Accept it and get used to it.”

“Okay, okay…”

We sat on a bench and watched the sinking sun.

The sun disappearing beyond the towering castle walls, the sky dyed red as if to emphasize it, and lonely clouds half-tinted in red—they presented a sight like the most beautiful artwork in this world.

“It’s beautiful…”

This world of fantasy sure has its share of scenic spots; that’s one of the charms of the World of Liberty. I remember occasionally searching for scenic viewpoints in various places.

But the idea of viewing it from within the city itself is quite fresh to me.

“Hey, Beryl.”

“Yes?”

“…I’ve made up my mind. By now… Moose must be paying for his sins, right? When he comes back… I’ll become a daughter who isn’t ashamed. …To laugh together with him again.”

I’ve told the young lady that Mr. Moose has been sent to do hard labor far away.

“Please do your best. I’ll protect you in the meantime.”

“…Yeah. Thank you.”

Today, the young lady is unusually straightforward. Maybe that’s the resolve she’s decided on.

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The next day.

As usual, I attended etiquette lessons after breakfast and had an early lunch.

“Beryl. You’re going to the dungeon now, right?”

“Yes.”

“…Hey, leave Pochi behind.”

“Huh!?”

“I feel like I can do my best when Pochi isn’t around.”

“No, no… Please don’t give Pochi unreasonable orders.”

“Yeah! Yeah!”

Outside, Pochi looked at me with a somewhat lonely expression.

“Pochi, sorry, but please take care of the young lady’s protection.”

“Growl.”

“Yeah, good boy. Well then, young lady, I’m off.”

“B-Beryl!”

“Yes?”

“Um… Please don’t push yourself too hard…”

“?”

“I heard dungeons are really dangerous places…”

“Is that what you’re worried about? Don’t worry. Despite how I look, I’m strong!”

“Hehe. Yeah. Because I believe in you. Have a safe trip.”

“I-I’m off then.”

Hmm, something feels off. The young lady’s being so sincere and kind now—it’s just not like her at all. It was easier when she was all lively and energetic like usual…

Come to think of it, it’s about time to cash in those materials. Black Size is a decent weapon, sure, but compared to other magical beasts, Black Wolf is on the lower end. If I’m going to face tougher opponents ahead, I’ll need a stronger weapon.

Suppressing the urge to head straight to the dungeon, I make my way to the Adventurers Guild.

Hehehe! With neither the young lady nor Pochi around, no one’s giving me strange looks. Just stick to the edges of the street and blend right in!

Thanks to being freed from the stress I’ve been feeling lately, I actually enjoyed walking through the town for the first time in a while.