The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 36.1

— January 3 —

After eating breakfast, I head to the gate where I’m meeting with the Star’s Guidance.

“It’s cold! It’s really, really cold!”

As Iris said, it is indeed extremely cold. The severe cold wave we feared has arrived. Could it be that someone from the slums will die from this?

Mergin’s steps are also heavy as he tells Iris to hurry up. On a day like this, he would rather be snuggled up in a kotatsu.

Creak creak creak creak

Hmm? Is that the Baum family’s carriage?

The carriage we saw before is coming towards us.

When it gets closer, the door suddenly opens and Rose jumps out.

“Mergin!”

Suddenly, Mergin is engulfed in a warm embrace from Rose. Though he doesn’t understand why this is happening, he hugs her back. Perks of the job♪

“Lady Fairy Rose, please refrain from such public displays of affection.”

Rose is scolded by the maid Adele who comes out afterward.

“I-I’m sorry. I was just so happy and wanted to thank you as soon as possible.”

Rose, though blushing, looks very happy.

“What happened?”

“Listen! I got promoted and I’m going to participate in the upcoming swordsmanship tournament. It’s all thanks to Mergin!”

“Me?”

According to Rose, thanks to the thermal clothing, she endured the cold while everyone else shivered, which caught the battalion commander’s eye and led to her promotion.

“Well, congratulations. But I don’t think the promotion was just for that. I’m sure they recognized all your hard work.”

“Y-Yes. It means my efforts were acknowledged. But there’s no denying it’s thanks to the thermal clothing!”

“That’s a bit much. But I’m glad it was useful and made you happy. I didn’t expect Adele to make it in just one day. Sorry for the trouble.”

“No, Lady Fairy Rose, I was also concerned about you. I wanted to deliver Mergin-sama’s kindness quickly. Also, this is for your apprentice. Please accept it.”

“You already made one for Iris too? Thank you.”

“Oh, it’s no trouble. It’s a small thing compared to the reward.”

Even though it was a simple item, Adele quickly made one for both Rose and Iris, for which she is appreciated.

“Also, I’m sorry, but Master Ortenen has learned about the thermal clothing. He asked me to pass on a message that he would visit on the 5th.”

“Little Brother is coming here?”

“Yes, it seems he has requests regarding the thermal clothing’s circuit and other matters.”

Perhaps about the sword?

“Understood. Is it alright to wait around this time?”

“Yes, I will convey that.”

As long as the thermal circuits for Little Brother are made and delivered, the fabric will be prepared by the Baum family, so there’s no problem. The circuit is very simple and can be made quickly.

“Then, please tell him we’ll be waiting on the 5th.”

“Certainly.”

“Mergin, are you heading to training again?”

Rose asks Mergin, who seems to be heading out.