Day 90: Ms. Nico’s Wallet Situation.
Holy Era 6102, Month of the Seven Night Horses, 12th day.
Weather: Cloudy
Yesterday really was a shock…
However, I was a little happy when I heard Ms. Noa’s reasoning for the party name.
Because it was filled with memories that she shared with me… Oh, you!
Yes, I will do my best and work hard today as well!
We arrived at the guild and I found Ms. Nico at the bar…perfect.
Since it was just midday, we might as well eat together and talk about the next job.
That was what I thought when I approached the table, but…I was stunned.
…What are you doing? Huh? Is this a joke!?
On the table was an assortment of delicious-looking… No, it was a colorful assortment of medicine!
From small potion vials to pills and powders wrapped in paper. There were at least ten different kinds!
As Ms. Nico drank them happily, I couldn’t help but recoil.
Do you want some? Ms. Nico asked as I looked stunned.
No, I will not have some!? In fact, it is quite strange to be dining on medicine, you know?!
But Ms. Nico looked very confused by how frantic I was…
In-in any case, let’s sit down and eat…
That was our purpose here. To eat together and talk about the job!
I was not trying to escape reality or anything like that!!
Is there a quest you want to do, Ms. Nico?
…One that is lucrative… Yes, I understand you completely.
But, those ones will be similar to the last one. Do you still not mind?
I asked, and Ms. Nico shook her head. Then she placed a leather bag on the table.
…It was very deflated… She told me to look inside…uh…about ten coppers… Huh?
As I looked confused, she weakly muttered that she wanted to get paid more than last time.
Wait a minute. Didn’t I give you twenty silvers just yesterday?!
I asked while leaning over the table. Ms. Nico admitted that she had already spent most of it.
Apparently, she had converted them into materials and tools for her medicine.
…This person! She was the type who should not be allowed to freely use their money!
What do you mean it’s over if you’re warned by someone like me? That is very rude, Ms. Noa!
I am not nearly as bad! …I think!
Hah… But what should we do?
Considering the time, there would not be a lot of quests that pay well…
…Al-alright. We will just have to take on several gathering quests at once. Since there are three of us, we should be able to make a lot of money!
Evening. We finished the jobs. But after splitting up the money, the amount was quite underwhelming…
Ms. Nico looked very gloomy. Oh, how miserable.
I-I know! Since Ms. Nico joined our party, we should give her some preparation money!
Ms. Nico’s eyes widened while Ms. Noa’s rolled.
…Hey, it can’t be helped… I just feel so bad for her!
I gave Ms. Nico the money and she went away happily… Was this the right thing to do?
…We should return to the inn as well. Today, we would stay in a normal room to save money.
Ah, don’t be angry, Ms. Noa. I have a plan, I promise!!
Hah… This is quite the unexpected problem.
Today’s earnings and expenses:
Copper: -8 (Lunch x2)
-28 (Inn x2) (Bed: B, Food: B)
Silver: +3 (Gathering quest x5)
-1 (Ms. Nico reward)
-20 (Ms. Nico preparation money)
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Balance: 52 silver, 25 copper
30 cat coins
(ﾉ_-;) Hah… Ms. Nico… My head hurts.