# E5 - Ryoma and the New Acquaintance
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**[00:03] ---**
What?
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The cleaner slime ate charcoal?!
**[00:08] ---**
Yes. I'm sorry to spring that on you,
when you've just returned from Lenaf.
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You mentioned that the charcoal
you placed in the kitchen
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had good effects, like clean the air
and decrease humidity, right?
**[00:23] ---**
Yes.
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We thought that effect would be
helpful elsewhere, as well,
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so we put some in the laundry room.
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And the slime ate it.
**[00:33] ---**
Yes.
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According to Miss Maria and the others,
after it started eating charcoal,
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it gradually started eating
less laundry grime.
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I see...
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I'm sorry. It's my fault, since I was the one
tasked with taking care of the shop.
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Oh, no, don't worry about it.
**[00:52] ---**
In fact, I want to thank you
for noticing this.
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Huh?
**[00:58] ---**
Mr. Callum, that cleaner slime
is about to evolve.
**[01:03] ---**
Evolve?
**[01:05] ---**
Yes. When a slime evolves, it sometimes
gains new abilities and dietary habits.
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I'll take care of that slime, for now.
**[01:14] ---**
If you see any other similar slimes,
please let me know.
**[01:17] ---**
Yes, understood. I'll keep a record
of what they ate, too.
**[01:26] ---**
Mr. Ryoma, thank you for the letter.
**[01:29] ---**
A cleaner slime evolving?
I am rather surprised!
**[01:35] ---**
I wonder what kind of abilities
this new slime will get.
**[01:38] ---**
Once it evolves,
please be sure to let me know!
**[01:42] ---**
That story about the magic item market
was interesting, as well.
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I've never visited that market,
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so if you do, please write to me about it.
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I look forward to hearing about it.
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The magic item market...
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I am curious, but I do have
a business to run. What should I do?
**[03:40] ---**
"Episode 5"
"Ryoma and the New Acquaintance"
**[03:47] ---**
Did you need me, Manager?
**[03:49] ---**
Yes. There's something personal
I wanted to discuss.
**[03:54] ---**
Personal? What is it?
**[03:57] ---**
I'm thinking about
going back to my hometown.
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I left behind some heirlooms
that my grandparents left me.
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I want to prepare for that trip,
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so I'd like to focus more on my work
as an adventurer from now on.
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I understand. In that case,
I will take care of the shop.
**[04:18] ---**
So, Manager, you mentioned preparation,
but where is this hometown of yours?
**[04:24] ---**
Well, it's in the Great Forest of Schluss...
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Wow, what's that look on your face?
**[04:31] ---**
P-Pardon me. I was just surprised.
**[04:36] ---**
I'm surprised you're alive, Manager.
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So you know about the Great Forest.
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A dense forest filled with
countless monsters.
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I have heard that it's one of the most
dangerous places in the world.
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It's a miracle you made it out alive.
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I plan to raise my rank as an adventurer
and go back the proper way.
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So it'll be a while before
I actually go out there.
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If that's your decision, I won't stop you.
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But please, do make sure you prepare
as well as you possibly can.
**[05:11] ---**
Yes, of course.
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That's why I'm going to go
to the guild to discuss this.
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Is it all right to ask you to
take care of the shop now?
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I understand. Please have a safe trip.
**[05:33] ---**
"Maylene, receptionist
at the Adventurer's Guild"
**[05:36] ---**
Oh hello, Ryoma. Working over here today?
**[05:40] ---**
Yes.
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My business is running smoothly now,
so I'd like to do more adventurer work.
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Oh, that's good news.
Well, let's see what we have...
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About that, there's something
I wanted to discuss, if that's okay.
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Of course, anything--
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N-No!
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--Come on, just one drink after work.
**[06:07] ---**
--Oh, no. One moment.
--Come on, just one drink after work.
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Come on, you fools. Stop picking on her!
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Oh, Miss Maylene.
**[06:19] ---**
Um, I guess we overdid it.
**[06:22] ---**
If you got a job, stop chatting
and go and get it done!
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Yes, ma'am.
**[06:39] ---**
Is there a problem?
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Yeah, just a little thing.
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First, let me introduce you to Paena.
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She started here last week.
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I-I'm Paena. Nice to meet you.
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I'm Ryoma Takebayashi.
Nice to meet you, too.
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As you could probably tell,
she's a bit of a pushover.
**[07:01] ---**
Um... I'm sorry...
**[07:03] ---**
Mr. Ryoma, can I put her
in charge of your issue?
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I want her to get more experience quickly.
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I'll support her, too.
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Sure, that's fine.
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Y-Yes. S-So please tell us what you need.
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Right. It's about
my activities moving forward.
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I've set a new goal.
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I'm currently at rank E,
and I'd like to raise that to C.
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Also...
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I'm looking for jobs
that involve these monsters.
**[07:42] ---**
Let me take a look.
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Treant, mad salamander, calif monkey...
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Some of these aren't suited
for rank E adventurers.
**[07:54] ---**
I'll take those on as I raise my rank.
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But I'd like to get information
on them beforehand.
**[08:04] ---**
I heard the guild has
that kind of information.
**[08:08] ---**
Yes! How much would you need?
**[08:12] ---**
Let's see... I'd like to
learn basic information,
**[08:15] ---**
like their biology and their habitat,
with the latest information you have.
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Understood--
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Also! About the Great Forest of Schluss.
**[08:24] ---**
I'd like to learn about
the monsters in that area.
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Huh?
**[08:29] ---**
Wait, you're trying to go to *that* forest?
**[08:36] ---**
Yes. Actually...
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I see... Your grandparents' heirlooms...
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I'm sorry, I spoke out
before I learned your reasons.
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As long as you're willing to prepare properly,
we have no right to stop you.
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Please continue.
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Thank you.
**[09:04] ---**
All right, Paena,
please prepare the contract.
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R-Right!
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I didn't know you're from that forest.
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Do you know that area well?
**[09:17] ---**
Thanks to my line of work, yes.
But it explains a lot.
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Explains?
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Compared to other kids your age,
your abilities are way too high.
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But if you're from that forest,
it's only natural.
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Thank you for waiting!
**[09:38] ---**
So fast!
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Maylene, please take a look.
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Yes.
**[09:44] ---**
Yes, it looks fine.
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Thank you.
**[09:49] ---**
In that case, please confirm the content
and sign if everything is in order.
**[09:55] ---**
There's... no problem.
**[10:04] ---**
All right, here it is.
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Yes, accepted!
**[10:09] ---**
Here is the proof of the exchange.
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You'll need it when coming back for the item.
Please make sure you don't lose it.
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Understood. Item Box.
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All right, that contract is complete.
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So, Ryoma, will you be taking on any jobs?
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It would help us a lot.
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Yes. I don't mind if it's a bit tough,
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but is there something short-term
that might let me raise my rank quickly?
**[10:43] ---**
A short-term job that might
let you gain ranks quickly...
**[10:47] ---**
Oh! In that case...
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So fast!
**[10:51] ---**
Thank you for waiting.
**[10:53] ---**
How about this one?
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Let's see. Parcel delivery, to Keleban.
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The time limit is...
"As soon as possible"?
**[11:08] ---**
Y-Yes! They sent the carriage out before
realizing they forgot to load the parcel.
**[11:14] ---**
So their desired delivery date is noon,
day after tomorrow.
**[11:18] ---**
The day after tomorrow?!
That sounds impossible.
**[11:22] ---**
Yes, so they won't
penalize for any delays.
**[11:27] ---**
But...
**[11:28] ---**
I noticed you were using
space magic earlier,
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so I thought perhaps you could
make it there on time.
**[11:35] ---**
Ah.
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I'm sorry.
**[11:39] ---**
No, thank you very much
for your solid service.
**[11:43] ---**
Yes, she's really good at her job.
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That's why I keep telling her
to be less timid.
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I'm sorry...
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All right, I'll take this job.
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Yes! Thank you!
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Keleban... That's the town
that Mr. Serge was talking about,
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where the magic item market
is taking place.
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I did want to check it out.
This is a good opportunity!
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I'm so happy, I'm so timid, I'm Paena.
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I could have told a cool story if I had
30 seconds, but I only have five.
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Welcome to Keleban.
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Thank you.
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That's quite a crowd.
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Yes. The market is starting tomorrow.
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This upcoming market is for magic items.
**[12:38] ---**
You mean, there are other
types of markets?
**[12:42] ---**
Yes, there are six markets every year.
**[12:45] ---**
There are many food stalls coming, too.
Please enjoy your stay.
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Yes, I will.
**[12:58] ---**
Dinome's Magic Item Workshop...
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This must be the place.
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Item Box.
**[13:08] ---**
Pardon me.
**[13:15] ---**
Excuse me, is anyone here?
**[13:20] ---**
Yeah, hold on a second.
**[13:24] ---**
Hmm? What's a kid doing here?
**[13:27] ---**
I'm on a job from the Adventurer's Guild
to deliver a parcel.
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Sign here, please.
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Oh, here already?!
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I didn't think it would
make it on time. Thanks!
**[13:43] ---**
Thank you.
**[13:47] ---**
I'll excuse myself--
**[13:48] ---**
Hold up.
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Yes?
**[13:50] ---**
You came all the way from Gimul, right?
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The least I could do
is get you a cup of tea.
**[13:55] ---**
Here.
**[13:57] ---**
Thank you.
**[14:00] ---**
Hmm? This tastes more like
coffee than tea.
**[14:06] ---**
This is delicious. What kind of tea is it?
**[14:10] ---**
It's the root of a flower named dante.
**[14:12] ---**
It's supposed to be good for your health.
**[14:16] ---**
Dante... Dandelion coffee?
So they make this here, as well.
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Thank you.
**[14:27] ---**
Yeah. Thanks for the package.
**[14:30] ---**
You're welcome--
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Hey, you're finally here, Mr. Serge!
**[14:38] ---**
Mr. Ryoma?
**[14:40] ---**
Mr. Serge?
**[14:41] ---**
What, kid, you know him?
**[14:45] ---**
Yes, I get his support
in many ways at Gimul.
**[14:50] ---**
Oh, no, in fact, we're the ones
getting support from Mr. Ryoma.
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What brings you here?
**[14:57] ---**
I was delivering a package
as an adventurer. What about you?
**[15:02] ---**
This is one of the magic item
workshops that I frequent.
**[15:07] ---**
I came to say hello
before the market began.
**[15:09] ---**
I see.
**[15:12] ---**
Oh, I'm sorry.
I failed to greet you, Mr. Dinome.
**[15:17] ---**
Never mind that. It's interesting
that you two know each other, though.
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I'm Dinome. Nice to meet you.
**[15:26] ---**
Likewise. I'm Ryoma Takebayashi.
**[15:31] ---**
Mr. Serge, I want to show you something.
**[15:34] ---**
Ryoma, you want to take a look, too?
**[15:38] ---**
Are you sure?
**[15:40] ---**
Yeah!
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Wow...
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Feel free to look around,
just don't touch anything.
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Mr. Serge, yours is this way.
**[15:50] ---**
Yes.
**[15:52] ---**
So this is the latest magimobile...
**[15:55] ---**
I've improved the engine
and lightened the chassis.
**[15:59] ---**
I see.
**[16:01] ---**
If it's about the magimobiles,
they must be discussing hobby stuff.
**[16:04] ---**
I should stay out of it.
**[16:09] ---**
Mr. Dinome, is this a magic item, too?
**[16:14] ---**
Hmm? Oh, that one's not a magic item,
it's just a normal carriage.
**[16:19] ---**
A neighbor asked me to repair it.
**[16:23] ---**
Oh, that's rare. You used to turn down
all non-magic item related jobs.
**[16:29] ---**
Well, there's... something.
**[16:32] ---**
I need money... for my grandson.
**[16:37] ---**
I see, for your grandson.
**[16:40] ---**
Is it a gift? I could lend my aid,
if you'd like.
**[16:45] ---**
No, that's not it.
**[16:47] ---**
It's tuition. I want to
send him to the academy.
**[16:52] ---**
The academy?
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In the capital?
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Yeah. The reason is...
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My grandson might be a great genius!
**[17:01] ---**
--He's only turned four years old,
but check this out!
**[17:01] ---**
--Uh oh, I have a bad feeling...
--He's only turned four years old,
but check this out!
**[17:04] ---**
--He's only turned four years old,
but check this out!
**[17:07] ---**
Your grandson made this?
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You see?! Yes! Isn't it awesome?!
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It's not something I could sell,
but a four-year-old kid did this!
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Good work.
**[17:21] ---**
You, too. By the way...
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What should I do with this?
**[17:28] ---**
I couldn't turn it down,
given how the conversation was going.
**[17:31] ---**
You get it, nice! I like you!
Here, have this!
**[17:37] ---**
Um, thank you...
**[17:40] ---**
You should keep it.
**[17:43] ---**
You might disappoint him
if you try to give it back.
**[17:47] ---**
Yes, I see.
**[17:50] ---**
By the way, Mr. Ryoma,
what do you have planned for today?
**[17:53] ---**
I'll need to find a place to stay.
**[17:56] ---**
Since I'm here, I'm thinking of staying
to see the market before heading back.
**[18:00] ---**
I see. In that case, I can introduce you
to the inn I'm staying at.
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I can show you around
the market tomorrow, if you like.
**[18:08] ---**
Are you sure?
**[18:10] ---**
Of course.
**[18:12] ---**
Thank you, Mr. Serge.
I'll take you up on that offer.
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So, Mr. Ryoma.
**[18:22] ---**
I have several more places to visit,
but I'll be back in the evening.
**[18:26] ---**
Let's have dinner together.
**[18:28] ---**
Yes, please.
**[18:33] ---**
Let's see.
**[18:36] ---**
I have some free time
until Mr. Serge comes back.
**[18:45] ---**
Maybe I'll try making
something with this...
**[19:01] ---**
Mr. Ryoma?
**[19:03] ---**
Oh, welcome back Mr. Serge!
**[19:05] ---**
Dinner, right?
I'll get ready straight away.
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It's very popular.
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It's the night before the market.
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By the way, Mr. Ryoma.
**[19:18] ---**
It seemed like you were working on
something quite passionately.
**[19:22] ---**
Were you working on a magic item?
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You saw.
**[19:27] ---**
I knew it! May I take a look,
if you don't mind?
**[19:32] ---**
Yes, sure.
**[19:37] ---**
What is...
**[19:38] ---**
It's called a music box.
**[19:41] ---**
Ah.
**[19:43] ---**
It plays music, like this.
A toy, I guess, not a tool.
**[19:50] ---**
Mr. Serge?
**[19:52] ---**
Oh, sorry.
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I've never seen anything like this before.
**[19:57] ---**
Huh? These things don't exist?
**[20:00] ---**
No. There are magic items
that are musical instruments,
**[20:05] ---**
but nothing that
automatically plays music.
**[20:08] ---**
Mr. Ryoma, you mentioned
earlier that it's a toy.
**[20:12] ---**
There are many nobles that are
very fond of toys like these.
**[20:16] ---**
If you put some effort into its
appearance, it will definitely sell.
**[20:20] ---**
It would be a waste
not to bring this idea to fruition.
**[20:23] ---**
I see.
**[20:24] ---**
But I have to take on adventuring jobs,
as well as take care of my shop.
**[20:30] ---**
I can't make these myself...
**[20:32] ---**
Yes. In that case--
**[20:34] ---**
Thanks for waiting! Here's our special,
steaks with herb butter!
**[20:43] ---**
We can discuss this later.
**[20:45] ---**
Indeed.
**[20:47] ---**
Thank you for the food.
**[20:49] ---**
Thank you for the interesting item.
**[20:53] ---**
Mr. Ryoma, about the discussion earlier,
**[20:56] ---**
if you're willing to sell them,
you should probably commission someone.
**[20:59] ---**
Yes, I thought so, too.
**[21:02] ---**
But who to ask...
**[21:05] ---**
I have several ideas,
but why don't you ask Mr. Dinome?
**[21:11] ---**
He already seems to like you.
**[21:15] ---**
Wouldn't that be a burden for him, though?
**[21:18] ---**
He should be fine.
He has three apprentices.
**[21:24] ---**
Moreover, there's the issue
of his grandson's tuition.
**[21:28] ---**
I'm sure he would appreciate
any offers for a job, at the very least.
**[21:35] ---**
Ah.
**[21:36] ---**
If you'd like, I can bring it up
with Mr. Dinome tomorrow.
**[21:41] ---**
What do you think?
**[21:43] ---**
Yes, please.
**[21:48] ---**
Dear Lady Eliaria Jamil.
**[21:52] ---**
Right now, I'm visiting
a town named Keleban.
**[21:55] ---**
It's the town where the magic item market
that I mentioned earlier is taking place.
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The market begins tomorrow.
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I wonder what I'll find at the market.
I'll let you know in my next letter!
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