Riot Grasper

1st Volume, 16th Chapter The Warm Welcome

Finally, 1st volume ends.

Although it was tiringIm feeling satisfied. (Authors note)

5th month, 2nd week, the day of the Light. Clear weather.

Before the sunset.

We safely arrived in Merville town, bade farewell to Batteau-san and underwent the formal procedure of promotion.

As for the result, all three of us passed.

Although Batteau-san included whatnot in the feedback, there was no issue with the escort quest itself. According to Bays-sans revelation, in case of a complaint, an adventurer below rank B may be demoted to rank E.

So, you broke my precious baselard just like that.

Im sorry.

And so, here I am in front of a grim bearded dwarf, Jig-sanwhos demanding an explanation.

He shot these words at me after witnessing the blade of the sword which had snapped from the base.

I was trembling.

Then, what do you want from me?

Ummthis

I fearfully took the horn of the Blood Ogre out and put it down.

Ill be glad if you make me a new sword with this, I think.

So, now you bring your own material and want an order made sword. Didnt you so brazenly say that you were a novice adventurer? Didnt I give you the baselard the other day because you said that you werent proficient at using any weapon? Did you lie to me?

Ive just been promotedto rank D-

Aah?

Ill just buy an available for sale sword. I apologize for being impertinent.

Butits an authentic horn of a Blood Ogre. Moreover, being an odd variant, the quality of the material is excellent. So, the story of the battle with the Blood Ogres really was true.

Yes.

Show me your hand.

He grabbed my arm and stared at my palm for a while.

No sooner he released me, he threw a suitable sword available at the shop.

Since there was no hostility, I took it as a permission and practice swang a bit.

Fumuoh well. Looks fine.

Eh, can I keep it?

Dont misunderstand! Youre just a young bird that has yet to grow. It just means that Ill make you a sword, so dont get ahead of yourself!

T-Thank you very much.

Inside my head, it went like this, d-dont misunderstand. It has only just begun, so dont be hasty I banged my head on the table to delete it.

What the heck are you doing!? Sowhat kind of a sword do you want?

A black and hard sword, please!

What?

A black, hard and cool sword, please!

Thats not what I meant! The material is already black and its hard, too! What I mean isshould it be a single handed sword or double handed? Single edged or double edged? And, what should the length of the blade of the sword be?

After having calmed my excitement, I reflected on what I just babbled out and agonized in my mind.

I-Im sorry. Normally, I use only one hand; however, I would be grateful if I could use both hands if needs be. Edgemake it single edged, please. Lengthshould be appropriate for my height.

As to why I chose single edge, its because it would be useful if I were to fight a human.

After I placed my order, Jig-san measured the height of my body. Right then, I recalled something important which I had forgotten.

Umm, Jig-sanwhat will be the price

Aah, I totally forgoton the contrary, how much will you pay me?

Hey, returning a question with a question is a foul play!

If I quoted an inappropriate price, he might refuse to forge.

How much? How much will be appropriate?

E-Ei! I dont have time to think. Take however much you want!

Don! I put my pouch on the table .

Thats to say

Thats all I have. It may not be enough, but

It may indeed not be enough. There are as little as 30,000 Dalas inside.

Although I brought the material with me, there are a lot of items in Jig-sans shop the price of which far exceeds easily.

At such an answer, Jig-san approached me quickly.

Even though my skill is too expensive to buy

Without looking at the contents of the pouch, Jig-san laughed heartily, seemingly satisfied with my answer.

After receiving the payment from the pouch, Jig-san tossed 1 gold coin to me.

Umm, this?

Its a congratulatory gift. After allyou have promoted to rank D-, havent you?

Yes, I have. Dont make me cry~

On the verge of crying, I returned to Feeder Pops and took a seat in the dining area on the first floor.

By the way, I had already turned up to Dario-san a while ago.

Since I returned one full day later than planned, in order to relieve their worries, I acted all uppity. Because of that act, there would be a modest celebration with everyone here in the dining area.

When I conveyed to the rest of us three, who were promoted, that Dario-san would be putting all his effort, they were enthusiastic.

They were quite excited.

Huh? Just Arnold-san? Wheres Lim?

She left her seat just now. Shell probably come back right before it starts.

Ah, okay.

A few minutes later, Dario-san and Flower-san brought the disher over one after another.

All the dishes which Dario-san had made thus far were absolute gems.

However, the items he lined up tonight were so extravagant that they exceeded by far. Although I was feeling sorry for Lim, I couldnt hold my chopsticks back.

With Sword Arts skill in full throttle, I stabbed the knife I was holding into the meat. After cutting a mouthful, I moved immediately to the next dish.

I shook my fork into the salad, which was lavishly filled with cheese and vegetables, and covered with oil fried flake shaped pastry. Its aroma fragrant and texture mouth watering.

Kuha! Its tasty. Pops, another cup of booze.

While Arnold-san and I were immersed in the gluttonous galore, the lid was blown off something which looked like a dessert.

I remember itisnt it the fruits pie from that time?

Disregarding such a concept as after meal dessert, I tossed it into my mouth.

N? This isnot bad.

Butwhy does it taste different?

Did Dario-san meet failure?

How is it?

For Dario-san was pressing for my impression with a beaming smile, I gave my honest opinion without reservation.

Actually, itdoesnt taste like Dario-sans usualoh well. Its natural to fail once in a while.

In response, a somewhat puzzled look floated up Dario-sans face.

Dont tell me he has the glass heart of an owner! If thats the case, then Ill immediately

When Dario-san shifted his body with a *sui* swishthere stoodLim.

Dunno why my body was trembling as I stood up.

O-Ou. Lim, where were you? Why dont you have a seat and eat with us?

I madethat

Eh?

Sorry, I dont know what youre talking about.

That fruits pie. It was so deliciousthat I had Dario-san teach me and made it myself.

What?

As for Lims expression, I couldnt tell for she had her head drooped.

Wait- wait a minute! What did I say earlier!?

When Dario-san solicited my impressionthen

Its natural to fail once in a while, is what I said. Teehee *pero*

Uoaaaaaaaaaa!!

No, its not like that! Yeah, I thought it was made by Dario-san; hence, I said so. As for general evaluation, it would be delicious.

I make excuses, flustered.

SeijiLets go outside. Since its a full moon night, Ill have to show you my true self.

No! No- no- no! I know that Lim put in all her effort to make it. You know it, too, Arnold-san. Please dont be so angry!

The dining area was filled with clamor. Amidst the explosive situationcame the sound of the door opening.

Oh, I came here to congratulate you, butwhy is it so noisy inside?

Seiji-san, everyone, congratulations on your promotion.

Bays-san andSheena-san!?

Since its time for the change of shifts, we stopped by for a bit

Ah, thank you very much. Both of you, please have a seat. Dario-san, the bill is on me. Please bring the dishes *janjan* non stop.

I grabbed Lims arm, who was still standing, and forced her to sit.

You, too, Lim. Sit here and eat all you want. Its okayLim, you have reached the level where you can make terrific dishes.

It wasnt a lie for she had Cooking skill.

Un

You, too, Arnold-san. Please sit down. You seem to be pretty drunk because you were downing alcohol *dondon* so quickly.

When everything somehow calmed down, I finally took a breather and looked around.

Fuuthat was so scary.

However, I really am indebted to everyone.

The Dario couple neednt be mentioned. The two guild staff members, the beastkin father and daughter, Batteau-san, whos not present, and Jig-san wholl be making me a sword.

Although I have spent but a short time in this worldthat Im able to harbor such feelings is owing to these people around me.

Un, not bad.

Not half badthis world.

Such were my thoughts while looking at everyones jubilant visage.

The dishes were brought over until everyones stomach was jampacked as the merrytime continued till late night.