An A-Ranked Adventurer’s - Chapter 18

Our Circle

Hahahaha! So thats why you were asking who she was! Oh thats a good one!

Toack laughed as he clapped his hands while we sat in the living room.

Settle down already

Aisha said as she suddenly got her head off the table and glared at Toack.

I cant even laugh at this since I was the one who had no idea who she was.

I felt Aishas sharp gaze suddenly stabbing at me, as if she was telling me that this was all my fault.

Was Toack not surprised seeing how Aisha looked? I thought there was a chance that he would have thought that a stranger had come if I asked him about it. That was how surprising it was for me because of how different she looked.

I bet she was dressed up by her younger sister Ena, right? She was probably like Dont go to eat lunch with people in your work clothes. Here, wear this and go

With a smile on his face, Toack teased Aisha as he touched the sleeve of her dress.

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He seemed to have hit the mark, so Aisha could not refute what he was saying and only brushed away his hand. I feel like I could almost see wrinkles forming on Aishas pretty looking face cause of how shes knitting her brows at him.

I have no idea which ones the older sister and which ones the younger one-

Is it because of Aishas bargaining attempt from a while ago? Toack is taking this opportunity to get Aisha back while shes weak.

If he bullies her this much shes going to retaliate later. Is he going to be okay?

I stood up as I started to feel somewhat uneasy from imagining that happening and went to prepare some food that I picked out.

Its good that Aisha brought raisins. Aside from the raisins from Aisha that we can snack on, we can also eat the pico and erue that I harvested when I was with Loren-san.

Oi, hold on a sec, Aisha. Stand up and spin for me so I can take a look

Im not doing that. That kind of embarrassing thing

While I was getting the utensils and a plate to put the fruits and nuts on, the two continued their conversation like that. They get along pretty well despite their age difference.

Its probably because they grew up in the same village and knew each other from a young age. I cant imagine what they were like when they were younger, but I would have liked to have seen it.

Here, I brought us some light snacks

When I took out the plate, Aisha got up happily and escaped from Toacks bantering.

On the other hand, Toack seems to be a bit sad that I came back so soon. His disappointment was showing all over his face.

Ara, I thought it was only going to be raisins. Im so tired of eating raisins.

Aisha said with a happy face when she saw what was on the plate. As I thought, she was tired of eating raisins since she grows them at her place.

She was happy that shes going to get to eat something other than raisins.

That isnt something that a grape farmer would say

Try eating raisins every morning. Youll be tired of it in three days

Im jealous that she gets to have raisins every day, but theres no doubt that anyone would get tired of them if they eat them every day.

I got lots of raisins from Aisha, but I dont want end up in that state.

What kind of food can you make with raisins?

You can mix them with anything, you know? You can mix them in to bake bread, make salads, cook things combing them with apples, and even with chicken

Aisha answered my question while she scraped the erue fruit with her spoon.

She answered smoothly as someone who appreciates food well.

Everything she said sounded tasty. It would be a waste to just eat the raisins by themselves here, so I think Ill try cooking something with them.

I see. Teach me a simple way to cook with them after

Sure

For a while after that, we picked up our spoons and silently dug at the body of the erues.

After snacking on the fruits, Aisha said she wanted a full tour around my house so I decided to show her around.

However, since I have just moved in recently, theres not really any furniture or accessories in my house, so I dont think theres much to see.

Hehhh, thats a big bath

Aishas said with an impressed voice in the bathroom.

The people who lived here before seemed to really liked bathing. They designed this rooms layout in such a way that narrows down the size of the changing room for a bigger bath

So thats why the changing room is this small. But, isnt it hard to fill up a bath this big by yourself?

Im confident in my physical abilities, and I love bathing as well

The truth is I rely on the power of the magic tools, but it wouldnt do much good if too many people know about it. Magic tools are valuable items that usually only nobles use, so it would start some weird misunderstandings.

We walked through the changing room one behind the other, as there wasnt enough space for a grown man and woman to go through together side-by-side.

What is this empty room here for?

Aisha asked as she got out into the hallway and saw the next room.

This is the bedroom. The bed isnt finished yet though

Toack, hurry up and finish the bed for him

Im here because you said you wanted to have lunch together all of a sudden

When Aisha muttered from down the hallway, Toacks voice of protest flew out from the living room as he was relaxing there.

Aisha then walked back as if she couldnt hear him.

Well, this is an average villagers house so it was pretty loud and clear.

We continued as I showed a bitter smile.

You sure you want to keep going? All thats left is the storage room

I moved the magic tools and swords that I had from the living room in there, so it would be a little troubling if she stared around in that room like the bathhouse.

There are also some high grade materials that I put in there which could be exchanged for money in the case of an emergency. I dont invite people over often, but since I dont know what will happen from now on, I should make a secret place to store those items above the ceiling or under the floor.

Oh? Never mind then

Aisha said as she took a glance at me before turning back.

I was a bit worried since she said that she wanted a full house tour, but now Im a little relieved.

Since I just moved in and I should have had nothing to store in a storage room, I should not have said that I have a storage room at all.

When I was walking back with Aisha from the hallway to the living room, I heard knocking noises coming from the door.

From the gentle knocking noises, I knew that it was Flora.

Thats probably Flora

The knocks would be loud if it was Aisha.

When I was thinking that, I heard Toack calling out Someones here- from the living room.

Yeah yeah, you dont have to get it because you have never really talked to her

I know that

Aisha and I headed for the door in small steps. Certainly, it would suddenly surprise Flora if Toack went to get the door since she is shy.

Welcome

H, Hello

When I opened the door, Flora was there in a white blouse and a blue one piece dress.

The blouse was a little different from the one that she usually wore, as the neck area had a fine rose embroidery and there was a blue ribbon on the chest area. Furthermore, her dress that was swaying in the wind was not just dark blue, but also mixed with a refreshing blue that was a slightly brighter shade.

Its clothes like these that highlight Floras pure and neat style of look. Her long hair that is usually straightened out is braided carefully today and she has a mature feel to her.

U,umm

Hurry up and invite her in

Just when Flora was shying away from me looking at her in silence, Aisha, who was next to me, tapped my shoulder and told me to invite her in.

Clothes and hairstyles can really change how a woman looks, so its not strange for them to look so different.

Ah, right. Please come on in

O, Okay, ojamashimasu

Flora changed into slippers and came in after I invited her inside.

Sorry for suddenly calling you here

No, its alright. Todays afternoon work wasnt that important. And Aisha had always invited me out randomly since we were kids

She said Aisha had always invited her out randomly like it was trouble. If Toack or I were the ones who said that, Aisha would be looking at us with cold eyes.

However, Aisha was silent and did not care. She has nerves of steel right now compared to her usual self.

This is Aldo-sans new house, huh. This is my first time here

Flora said as she looked around curiously, then her face turned red as if she was reminded of what happened the last time she was here.

Were the only ones here who know of that scene.

Aisha showed a bitter smile, and Toack was looking over here grinning.

Okay okay, lets start cooking since Floras here now. My stomach is already growling

Y, yeah

Aisha changed the topic with a bright tone. With that, Flora seems to have stopped thinking about it as well.

Just when we were going to move our crowd into the kitchen, Toack spoke up.

Oi, is it okay for me to introduce myself?

I want to say that you can but Flora will get nervous if theres someone here shes not familiar with

Y, yes. Please, go ahead

Flora answered stiffly since Toack came out.

Im Toack, someone who lives around here. I make furniture for a living

Although Toack was trying to speak in a tone as gently as possible, to other people he still looked like he was a man with an angry look on his face.

His personality is peevish and hes not very straight forward though

He always looks angry but hes not really angry

What are you guys saying?!

Aisha and I added on to Toacks too formal of an introduction, and he replied in an upset tone.

Ufufufu. Ah, s, sorry about that. The conversation between you three was funny

As Floras stiff expression softened up, Toack also quieted down as if he was surprised by that.

Then, Flora somehow made eye contact with Toacks scary-looking face and said,

Im the village chiefs daughter, Flora. Nice to meet you

Ah, nice to meet you

I was worried, but the introduction between those two seemed to have worked out pretty well.

Flora has relaxed, and its nice that our circle will be getting bigger from here on.