Leo was popular in the town

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“So, what did you do today? I can see that Liza is quite happy. Are you here on some business?”
“No, we are on our way to Range village, and so we cannot stay for long. But I thought we could stop by for a visit.”
“I see. Range village again…”
“Grandmother, grandmother.”
“What is it?”

As Ms. Isabelle was all alone in the store, I had worried that she might be lonely.
When I first came here, I remember that she looked sad when we finished and had to leave.
It was probably difficult for customers to enter, due to the appearance…well, perhaps it was rude to think that.

…Though, Mr. Reyndorf used to come. And Sebastian also visited. So maybe there were other people as well.

“By the way, I heard about it, Mr. Takumi.”
“…What?”
“About Deam. He was one of the things that Reyndorf was worried about before he died. And so I am glad that it is settled.”
“Ah…so you know. But what did he have to do with Mr. Reyndorf?”
“Well, everyone is talking about it. This town was not that dangerous, I suppose. But it is a little safer now. As for Reyndorf…yes, he talked about it when he visited this store. He was worried about how things were in the slums, because he had Liza.”
“I see…”

I suppose the news really had spread through the whole town then.
Though, she might be more sensitive to such information than most.

“Hey, grandmother…”
“Oh, what is it, Liza?”
“She really seems to be fond of you.”

They had known each other before I met her.
As we talked, Liza would pull on Ms. Isabelle’s sleeve to try and get her attention.
She wanted to talk about all the fun things that had happened.

“Well, we will come again.”
“Goodbye, grandmother.”
“Aye. Next time, maybe you could buy something. Liza, you can visit anytime without worrying, alright?”
“Yes!”
“Haha…I’ll think about it…”

After talking with Ms. Isabelle for some time, we got up to leave.
The last time I was here, it was to find out about the Gift. But since we just talked this time, it was similar to window shopping.
As she sold magic tools, it was probably a good thing to buy something next time.
I wonder what kind of things she has? I would have to ask her.

We then left the store and reunited with Leo and the guards.
Next up was Mr. Halton’s store.
We had probably stayed here for too long, so we would have to hurry.
I didn’t want to keep Tilura and Sebastian waiting.

“They aren’t here yet…”
“Excuse me… Can I touch her?”
“Ah, yes. Don’t worry. But be gentle.”
“Wuff!”

I was now waiting in front of Mr. Halton’s store with Leo and Tilura.
In the meantime, some of the townspeople would come and ask to pet Leo.
At first, I thought they were just going to watch us from a distance, but then a little girl came with her mother, and eventually more gathered around.

Well, Leo liked children. And as long as they weren’t pulling her fur or being rough, she was happy. And so I let them take turns petting her.
Now that I thought about it, something similar happened the first time we were here…
In any case, I was happy that Leo was accepted in Ractos.
She had been furious when Liza had a stone thrown at her, but the people had seen how she stayed controlled without going wild.

“Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Takumi.”
“Ah, Sebastian. Tilura. Did something happen?”
“…No. Nothing happened. But getting into the town took a little longer than expected.

After about a dozen people had petted Leo, the others finally arrived.
I thought that we were the ones who were going to be late, and so I wondered if something had happened… But Sebastian averted his gaze.
…So something did happen then!

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