Chapter 113: I’m Living The Dream.

"What exactly do you mean by ’that’?"

"Well, everything. For starters, what she had was a storage bag, right? She pulled that big bag out of a small one." (Silvia)

"Well, yeah, that’s what happened, and it seems like the most obvious conclusion."

"No, it’s not obvious. You know, those things are ridiculously expensive and hard to come by. I thought she was a commoner, but that’s not something an ordinary person would have. Besides, that big bag she gave you didn’t sound like it had copper coins in it, and it seemed like she was going to give you more." (Silvia)

"Oh, I see you have a lot of questions, but, Silvia, unfortunately, I can’t tell you anything about it. Unlike Lea, you and Amy have no connection, and I don’t give out my clients’ personal information to others."

"Well... you have a point. Yeah, it’s not something I should be asking. It’s just that, since she has that, she’s either a very powerful ruin hunter, a successful merchant, or a noble. The first two are fine, but if she’s a noble..." (Silvia)

"What about nobles? Isn’t Lea one, too?"

"Yes, but that’s exactly why I have to warn you. You might have a misunderstanding about nobles because of My Lady, but nobles like her are very few and far between. Most view commoners as inferior beings, and that mindset stems from how easily they can deal with a commoner just because they want to." (Silvia)

"I see, but you don’t have to worry about that. Even if what you say is true—that Amy is a noble—she and Iris get along really well and all that. Amy’s a good girl, too good, actually. Look at the size of the tip she left. By the way, they were copper coins; she’s very peculiar when it comes to paying."

"...Well, if you say so, you should just be very careful. You said you came from a rural village, right? Well, here and in other big cities, the law depends on the nobles themselves, and irrationality is a reality." (Silvia)

"Oh, I understand. I’ll keep that in mind. I really appreciate your advice and concern for us."

"Hmph! I just don’t want this great place I just found to be destroyed on a noble’s whim." (Silvia)

"Tsundere, triple bonus!" (\^o^/)

"Huh? What did you say?" (Silvia)

Damn it, my thoughts slipped out. At least I celebrated internally.

"(ㆆ_ㆆ) I didn’t say anything. By the way, Silvia, did you go out to pay? Are they about to leave? Did Lea wake up?"

"No, I just... didn’t understand what had happened and was looking for you to explain it to me." (Silvia)

"Oh, I see. Do you want more massages, or are you done?"

"No need—I’m completely satisfied. Sorry if I’m being too blunt, but... damn, I’ve never felt this good before. I feel like I’ve been reborn. You didn’t give me anything illegal, did you?" (Silvia)

"Nope! Just massages."

Well, I don’t know how legal that candle was, but she doesn’t need to know that.

"You’re really good... At least that part of what she said was true—It’s really worth making the effort for days just to have a free moment to come here." (Silvia)

"I’m glad you like our service so much. So, can I assume you’ll make an appointment for the future?"

"Ugh. Well, next time it’ll be with my own money, and there were so many things I wanted to buy... Hmm, but... This is worth it, I’ll definitely find a time to come back, even though I don’t know exactly when that will be." (Silvia)

"Oh, you don’t have to worry about that. I always have room for you, Silvia, and I don’t say that to just anyone. It’s also a kind of compensation for what Iris did to you earlier."

"Haha! You really are a nice, skilled, and thoughtful person. I can see why you seem irresistible to women who crave attention." (Silvia)

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Nothing important. Don’t pay any attention to my ramblings. Anyway, I think it’s already late, and dusk might—Huh? Am I seeing this right? Why is it all dark outside?" (Silvia)

"...I guess it’s because it’s already nighttime."

I hadn’t actually noticed that. It’s a little hard for me to tell the time by looking outside, since even right now, what’s shown outside keeps switching back and forth between various places in different time zones.

But when I think about what I’d like to see—the place connected to Lea—the changing landscape comes to a halt, settling on a scene where it is already nighttime.

"Huh? Wait, what the heck? We got here a little after noon—so what time is it now? How long did I sleep?" (Silvia)

"Hmm, I’m not entirely sure. We don’t have a clock here, but I think it’s been dark for quite a while now."

Well, we do have a clock, and now that I think about it, I set it based on the time zone of Lea’s place—she was our first client.

So it should be in sync with theirs, and when I took a quick look, I realized it was almost midnight.

I really didn’t expect so much time to have passed, especially considering that the days are longer here.

"Oh, this can’t be." (Silvia)

On the other hand, Silvia didn’t seem to have had any intention of staying that late, and—looking a little rushed—she went back into the room.

I guess she’s going to wake up Lea, and then they’ll both get changed. I was wondering if I should take a peek when...

Smack, smack, smack!

Suddenly, there were sounds like several slaps in a row. I took a quick look to see what was going on and...

"Wake up, you damn sleepy slork—the shoe store is about to close."

Smack!

I think I was about to see something I shouldn’t, so I wisely backed away and closed the door.

I don’t want to witness something I shouldn’t.

Side note: Silvia doesn’t hesitate to use violence when she’s in a hurry.

Second note: Find out what a slork is.

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"(￣ε(#￣)" (Azalea)

"A-are you okay, Lea?"

"Don’t make a big deal out of it. How much is the bill? We have to get back—if we’re both gone too long, they might start looking for us." (Silvia)

"Excuses, you damn spinster half-elf and potential lesbian. It’s all because of those stupid shoes. I already warned the chief of the guards that we might be late." (Azalea)

"Lesbian!? Lea, tell me more!"

"No! And you stop saying that in public...Don’t make me say what I really think of you. Besides, I wouldn’t have to resort to those methods if you were the kind of person who wakes up right away. If I hadn’t done that, it would have taken us much longer." (Silvia)

"You could have tried to wake me up gently for a little longer." (Azalea)

"Do you think I lack experience? When you don’t wake up after a few shakes, I have to use the second method." (Silvia)

"눈_눈, are you sure you tried to wake me up the nice way first?" (Azalea)

"Yes,(¬_¬)," (Silvia)

"If you want to convince me of that, at least look me in the eyes... Astan, dear, you tell me: did she try to wake me up gently first, or did she go straight to violence?"(Azalea)

"...I was outside the room, so I couldn’t see what happened."

"Ah, I see." (Azalea)

"Yeah, it’s your fault for being such a heavy sleeper—we ended up running late. Pay up and let’s go." (Silvia)

"Oh! It’s nighttime again. I really lose all sense of time here. Fufuf, your services are as good as ever, dear Astan." (Azalea)

"I-I hope you’re satisfied with my personalized services, (≧﹏≦)."

"Ara~, you’re being so cute. And of course I’m satisfied—you completely met all my expectations." (Azalea)

"(≖_≖)" (Silvia)

"Huh? Why are you looking at me like that?" (Azalea)

"If you know that he’s someone who loves his wife very much and their relationship is going perfectly well, right!?" (Silvia)

"What’s that supposed to mean now? I was just complimenting him on a job well done... do you still have all that nonsense you made up in your head?" (Azalea)

"No, I already realized I was wrong about some things, you damn shameless woman." (Silvia)

"Hey! Didn’t you say that when you realized you were wrong, you’d apologize and all that to me?" (Azalea)

"Tsk! Shameless. Just pay and let’s go." (Silvia)

"Seriously? I don’t get you. That’s exactly the kind of attitude that’s kept you from getting a boyfriend for forty years." (Azalea)

"Oh! Lea, tell me more about that."

"No! And you, stop saying that in public. Seriously, if you don’t stop, I’ll tell the young lady everything I found out."(Silvia)

"W-wait, Silvia, you can’t just say that... Astan, about what she said, I-I..." (Azalea)

"Huh? Is there a problem? Silvia already told me while you were sleeping that you’re a mother."

"Huh? I-I can explain it, I mean... huh? Wait—did that happen before or after my massage?" (Azalea)

"Before, while I was giving Silvia hers."

"And you don’t mind that? Ahem! I mean, I have a grown daughter, and well..." (Azalea)

"Huh? Why would I care? I think it’s a good and admirable thing. Being a mother is one of the most beautiful things there is."

"(￣y▽￣)╭ Fufufu! Dear Astan, you really know how to make a girl happy. Ahem, by the way, Silvia told you more about me." (Azalea)

"Hmm, about that, well..."

"(ㆆ_ㆆ), I told her everything—even that your feet stink!" (Silvia)

"Nooo! That’s a lie. It only happened once, and it was because I’d been standing for several hours wearing leather boots." (Azalea)

"And the time when—hmep, mnhgh..." (Silvia)

"Ahem! It seems Silvia’s still a little sleepy and talking nonsense. How much is it? No, never mind, just take it all... Silvia, come here—we need to talk."(Azalea)

Just as Silvia seemed to be about to dig up more of Lea’s dirty laundry, Lea gagged her. Then she hurried to pay.

Once she’d done so, she grabbed Silvia by the head and, as if she were a rag doll, dragged her toward the exit.

"Thank you again for choosing us. I hope you’ll come back soon. Have a wonderful evening."

"Yes, I promise I’ll come back when I have time. I haven’t seen Iris, so say hi to her for me. Well, see you soon."(Azalea)

Plack!

The door rang. It was a rushed departure.

I don’t know what to think—whether to be impressed because, clearly, Lea’s strength seemed better than I expected, or because once again there was a big bag of money in front of me.

It makes me wonder what the hell the massage prices are for if all the clients are absurdly generous.

Well, the word "complaint" doesn’t exist in my vocabulary—after all, technically I have two Sugar mommy, I’m living the dream.