I Surrendered My Sword for a New Life as a Mage: Volume 6 [Parts 1 to 10] by Shin Kouduki

Author:Shin Kouduki
Language: eng
Format: epub

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Now that they’d decided on a direction, their next move was obvious: a good meal.

“I apologize for the lack of space,” the owner said with a bow after being informed of their desire to have lunch and taking them to the dining room.

It was behind the reception area, and it certainly couldn’t have been called spacious. There were only three tables and only three chairs at each one. The room’s size matched that; it could almost have been called compact for an inn.

“No, it doesn’t pose any problem for eating...and in fact, I wouldn’t call it particularly small.”

Soma responded that way because that was the simple truth. While it was smaller than other inns, it was a suitable space. It was more than adequate for Soma and his party to have a meal, at least.

“Yes, it would be hard to relax in a dining room that was too large,” Felicia agreed.

“Mm-hmm... This matches the atmosphere.”

“Yeah, it’d be weird if the dining room was huge in a place like this.”

“I’m glad you think so. Your food will be out right away.”

After making sure Soma’s party had taken their seats, the owner dipped his head and went into another room. Apparently there weren’t any other workers.

Based on the little Soma had heard, this area was relatively old compared to the rest of town. That went for the buildings, of course, but also the stores and whatnot; it was where things and people had been left behind who couldn’t move to the newer areas. Only travelers with particular tastes would have gone out of their way to stay here, which meant few people used this inn. That meant the innkeeper had neither the need nor the resources to hire workers.

“It’s no wonder he’s so thankful, considering we not only helped his daughter but became customers.”

“I keep telling you, I didn’t help her!”

“Well, that aside, this place feels quite relaxing,” Felicia said. “I haven’t stayed at many inns, but I can tell this is a nice one. Since even I can tell, I think more people would come if the location was better...”

“I’m glad you feel that way, but I earn enough to get by even if I can’t afford employees, and I’m rather attached to this building...although I do wish I could give my daughter a better life.”

When Soma picked up on the reason for the owner’s complicated expression, it made sense to him. He had been thinking the same thing as Felicia, but the owner was thinking of his daughter. They were able to lead a relatively calm life here, and he didn’t know whether they could if they moved. He had to consider the townspeople, of course, and the guests who would be staying at his inn.

It now made sense that the owner had seemed slightly nervous when the girl had come out. Felicia came to the same realization and gave the owner an apologetic look.

“Oh, I apologize. I shouldn’t have been presumptuous about your situation.”

“No, I apologize for interrupting your conversation.

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