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In fact, the capital was a place that Leia was so familiar with, that she could even cast her eyes into every nook and cranny of the deserted alleys.
However, because she was grateful that Jack, who was calm as usual, spoke and explained various things, Leah nodded intently and listened.
then.
“Oh?”
“What happened?”
“Ah...nothing, I wonder if this is someone I know.”
Leah shook her head with a dejected expression.
Jack looked at this curiously.
I can't believe that Leah, who has lived in an orphanage her whole life like me, sees someone from D.C. and thinks it's someone she knows.
However, Leia, who looks like she is deeply thinking about something while smiling bitterly, is unfamiliar and . …
She looked so beautiful that Jack couldn't take his eyes off her.
Leah, who hadn't actually noticed those looks, sighed inwardly.
In fact, she couldn't help but think of the Master and the Chiefs when she thought of exiting Elad Palace a few days ago.
Maybe we met by chance, maybe because I kept thinking that way.
I ended up confusing the black-haired person who passed by a moment ago with Mr.
'He's someone who's hard to see even in the guild, so what…. ? ….’
“...Leah!”
“Oh?”
“We have arrived, come down quickly.”
I was so immersed in thought that it seemed as if I had just left the palace, but I had already arrived at the central square, which is arguably the center of the capital.
Leah got out of the carriage, holding Jack's hand, and looked around with puzzled eyes.
As he cloy examined the parts that resembled her memories and the parts that had changed, Jack, who thought Leia was watching in amazement, exclaimed, “Hmm!” He cleared his throat.
“Let's eat something first, are you hungry? The restaurant is obviously this way...”
Even though he was directing Leah as skillfully and familiarly as possible, Jack's face turned pale.
I was so confused that I was confused as to whether I was going in the right direction or if my arms and legs were going in the same direction.
Eventually, our steps stopped in front of a restaurant.
“...here? Is this really a recommended restaurant?”
“Huh, yeah why?”
As Jack tilted his head, Leah asked with an embarrassed expression.
“Jack, have you ever eaten here?”
“...No, actually, I heard other knights talking about him.”
“I see! I heard about it from the other maids too!”
Leah, suddenly looking bright, approached Jack's side and whispered.
“The restaurant next door is much better than this house. The price is cheap and the people are generous. Of course, the cooking is basic. The seafood dishes are especially excellent. Oh, no, they said it was excellent.”
Leah, who hurriedly changed her words, still looked at Jack, worried that he would not break his stubbornness.
If Jack hadn't chosen a place known as the worst restaurant, he wouldn't act like he knew anything.
Fortunately, Jack blinked and saw the sign for the restaurant Leah had pointed out.
Shortly after seeing the sign of the store he wanted to go to first, he said, “Oh.”
He nodded.
I realized I made a mistake with the Tice restaurant he recommended.
“Okay, let's go there.”
The meal that followed was very satisfying.
Needless to say, Leah's satisfaction with visiting her favorite restaurant for the first time in a long time was surprising, and even Jack, who isn't picky about food, was surprised.
But this was not the only surprise for Jack.
Leia, who was outside the Duke's residence for the first time except for the Academy Festival, began to lead Jack as if she was familiar with the capital.
〈If you want to go to the library, I don't think you should go there.〉
〈If you want snacks, come here.〉
〈There's a lot to see there!〉
〈knife? As for swords, I know a really good weapon shop!〉
Jack, who had been following Leah out of his daze for a while, suddenly came back to his senses and asked.
“Leia, how do you know about places so well? Have you heard this from the maids as well?”
"Huh? Ah."
“Even about...a gun shop?”
“There are cases where gifts are given to knights...”
"You . … ".
Jack raised his eyebrows when he saw Leah awkwardly turning away.
“I already had high expectations for today, well, I had some expectations when you came to ask me out.”
“Yes, that's right, I had high expectations.”
“But why don’t you go to the jewelry store today? During the festival, you bought a lot of jewelry.”
She even got pocket money, but today, Leah didn't seem to have any intention of buying accessories.
As expected, Leia shrugged and said.
“I bought a lot last time, but when I actually bought it, I realized I didn't have much time to do it. I'll just live for next time. It's here.”
The place she referred to was a high-end weapons shop that only nobles and high-ranking knights would visit.
They say craftsmen don't blame tools, but Leah thought good things were good things.
This is because if the sword itf is superior, its strength and sharpness will be different, so it naturally consumes much less stamina and mana.
“If you tell them you're an apprentice knight of the Rexion Knights, they'll probably take care of it, but still, take a closer look, and ask them to rework it to fit your hand.”
Jack said he wanted to look at the sword, but he didn't expect them to bring it to the gun shop right away like this.
He seemed embarrassed by Leah's constant advice.
“I wasn't planning on buying it today, the sword that comes as supplies isn't bad either.”
“Supplies? Jack, you are not an attendant, you are an apprentice knight, you cannot aim to become a full-fledged knight without a sword to fit your hand.”
"Is this correct?"
“Yes, by the way, let’s deposit the deposit today and next time come with the Vice Commander to buy it.”
“What? That’s a little… I brought enough money today.”
“It's not about the money...”
Leia sighed lightly and said
“He should also have the opportunity to be a father, if you ask him to buy you a sword for use in the future, I'm sure he will love it.”
"but."
“Jack, you have the advantage of being an adult, but you're still only eleven years old, you and him are a family now, I think it's okay to be a little more foolish.”
“Adult...”
Jack looked confused by the unexpected word.
Then my heart sank as I wondered if Leah saw me as young as Allen.
“And you're nine years old, who's telling you to act like an idiot?”
“What? Haha, are you and me the same?”
Despite Jack's whiny tone, Leah found it so funny that her shoulders shook and she laughed.
“Then take your time and choose.”
"What? Wait a minute?"
“I want to buy some cake.”
“Then let's go together.”
“No, because I will pack it anyway. By the way, the cake I want to buy is a popular product, so it will take some time.”
Before Jack could catch up with her, Leah said, “Then enjoy the views!” She waved her hand and quickly disappeared.
Jack looked at Leia's back in confusion.
* * *
“Did I act like I knew too much?”
As I walked around the capital for the first time in a while, I felt excited without even realizing it.
Although I felt some regret, I left the alley where the gun shop was located, thinking it was a good time. Then I immediately put on the robe I brought with me.
The all-over gray robe covered the face, but since I grew into the body of a small child, it looked more suspicious and would attract attention.
'Ah, if I had known this would happen, I would have somehow learned magic to change my appearance.'
The thing that the Terenceum Guild members who knew how to use magic used the most was Appearance Changing Magic.
This is because he was able to infiltrate different places to collect information and at the same time protect his identity.
But unlike other types of magic, I couldn't perform any magic that would change my appearance.
Not only did the teacher not teach it, I tried to learn it by looking over my shoulder, but it wasn't easy.
Even guild members with less skill than me seemed to be easily able to adjust their hair color, facial expressions, and even their age.
'At least this is a camouflage. …No, it's okay.'
Guild members who didn't have any talent in magic used to disguise themves as ghosts, but I couldn't even do that.
To be precise, I didn't learn that.
Because disguise was Jade's specialty.
I knew for sure that he hated me and ignored me, but I didn't want to bend to him to teach me.
And so far, I don't regret it at all.
“Tsk.”
I snapped my fingers as I looked at my reflection in the window of the nearby store, but there was no change in appearance.
I thought I might be able to do it now that I have a lot more mana than before, but I don't think so.
I clicked my tongue, put my robe back on tightly, and turned around.
It's time to head to the real destination of the day's outing.
* * *
TRRRORRN.
When I opened the door I heard a clear bell sound.
The place I came to was Royce, a candy store that opened not long ago in the capital.
“It is also the hideout of the Information Guild Daryl.”
I'm not sure if this is the headquarters, but every time they contacted me to scout, I received a message asking me to come to Ross.
The level of information handled by the Information Syndicate is directly related to the level of informants.
There was a high probability that there was a senior person assigned to contact information sources from other guilds.
“You're welcome, what do you want me to give you?”
A child covered in a robe in a place full of honorable ladies and noble ladies wearing luxurious dresses.
Although it seemed quite suspicious, the employee responded skillfully.
I said looking at the cake for no reason.
“What I'm looking for isn't in the display case, I guess I'll have to order that separately.”
“Yes? We do not receive separate production requests...”
“Chocolate mint cake.”
I made direct eye contact with her.
“I want to ask for it.”