Day 141: Peaceful Wagon Escort.
Holy Era 6102, Month of the Long-Night Monkey, 1st day.
Weather: Sunny
Now, it was time for a short escort missing.
We would meet the client at midday, so we had to buy various tools before then…
While it was a relatively easy job, it was important to prepare.
After finishing breakfast, we headed to the market.
We were looking for a branch of the Nekomata Trading Company.
Due to the contract, we could only buy tools there.
We walked through the market for some time until we finally found the store.
It was a small place that was tended by a Cait Sith with brown fur.
When we approached it, I saw that there was a sign showing that it was an affiliated store of the Nekomata Trading Company.
Just like their name suggested, it seemed most masters of these stores were Caith Sith or Catfolk.
We greeted the friendly owner and then went around to look at the products.
Hmm… There were a lot of things you didn’t see in general stores.
Also, there were a lot of tools that I had no idea how to use.
…But Ms. Mia’s eyes were filled with delight. So perhaps they were tools just for catfolk?
Once we had secured food and supplied, we went out to the docks.
While we were right on time, the client, who was a catfolk man, was already there.
We rushed to him and introduced ourselves as he prepared his covered wagon.
He laughed and assured us that he had just arrived as well. His name was Mr. Tarl.
After that, we helped load the cargo into the wagon.
I noticed that Mr. Tarl did not meow when he talked…
When the wagon was full, we climbed in as well, and then it was time to depart.
We should arrive at the destination village at noon.
Since it was quite close, it should be a safe journey…
Hah… I get sleepy when swaying in a wagon…
As I fought the drowsiness and stayed on my guard, we finally arrived at the village.
As it was just before noon, we were right on schedule.
I stretched my stiff limbs and got out of the wagon. We then carried the cargo as Mr. Tarl ordered.
Hmm. This felt more like a transportation job than an escort one…
By the time we were finished, the sky was completely dark.
Well, we would not go to the inn to spend the night. But then Mr. Tarl told us the shocking truth.
The inn only had enough space for him… Very well. We can camp outside.
He looked very apologetic as he entered the wooden building.
…Camping near a village seemed strange, but it could not be helped.
It was a good thing that we came prepared.
While Ms. Nico and I pitched the tent, Ms. Noa and Ms. Mia prepared dinner.
…Huh? Ms. Mia could cook!?
As I looked surprised, Ms. Mia smugly filleted the fish… She might actually be better than Ms. Noa!
Tonight’s dinner is vegetable soup with fish meatballs, served with bread and a salad.
Woah… The soup is so good… And the fish doesn’t stink at all.
And yet it still has the flavor of fish…
…This is kind of frustrating… I didn’t think that Ms. Mia would be the type who can cook!
Uhhh… One day, I’m going to be a good cook as well! I will!
Today’s earnings and expenses:
Silver: -3 (Food and supplies)
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Balance: 3 gold, 21 silver, 21 copper
190 cat coins
Remaining Debt: 20 gold.
o(TﾍTo) Grrr… How frustrating.