New chapter of Ordinary Person is out! (3/3 chapters)

 

 

Chapter 82

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“Unbelievable. To think there would be a fierce warrior who fought through the third floor without noticing the ‘Goblin Shaman.’” (Suzuki)

“Ahahaha… Well, I guess, I should take some countermeasures, right?” (Kouta)

I asked the Onee-san, who looked completely exasperated, with all my effort. The long-haired Onee-san who had been pressured by Sofia and the others was now relieved, as the two’s attention had been diverted.

“That’s right. Equipment that increases mental stats or raising MDEF is the mainstream. Debuff resistance types have been confirmed to exist, but they are not distributed in the market, and mental-up types are far too expensive. Therefore, realistically, the only choice is to raise MDEF.” (Suzuki)

“Ah, so that’s why those suspicious-looking pieces of equipment sell, huh.” (Kouta)

Indeed, I was convinced. I think I now understood why those pieces of equipment, ones I would never wear, were bought for such high prices.

As the conversation reached a pause, I shifted the topic to the fine item the Onee-san was holding in her hand. I had been curious about it for a while.

“So then, what you are holding in your hand, Onee-san, is ‘Kokimaru the Little Ogre,’ correct? Why is that here?” (Kouta)

“Fufuun, correct♪ Some idiot bought it once and then said they wanted one with more curvature, so they returned it. Of course, since returns are not accepted, it became a repurchase. The country profits from the price difference, the Guild’s stock improves, and a good weapon reaches an explorer. Nothing but good things!” (Onee-san)

So, they didn’t buy it after looking at the product? Since it’s expensive, maybe a rich person bought it and someone else went to buy it afterward? I don’t know the reason, but… it’s not a fake, right?

“Let me see it!” (Mira)

That was fast, Mira.

“Not yet. I have to make the appraisal certificate first! Shizuka, please.” (Suzuki)

“Understood, I’ll make it right away. Please wait a moment!” (Shizuka)

It seems the long-haired Onee-san’s name is Shizuka-san. Shizuka-san swiftly inspected the sword and immediately began writing the appraisal certificate. So, that was why she was always at the buy-counter or the shop.

Maybe the fact that this other Onee-san’s location is not fixed is the more unusual one.

“Kouta-kun, why are you staring at Shizuka~? Is that the type of girl you like?” (Suzuki)

She probably meant it as a joke, but I seriously wanted her to stop.

The stabbing gazes hurt, you know. For this Onee-san, such killing intent probably feels like no more than a breeze, but for me, it is painful!

I thought it was dangerous to say it out loud, so I stayed silent… but to divert these gazes, I had no choice.

“Well yes, ‘Appraisal Magic’ seems really convenient, doesn’t it?” (Kouta)

“…” (Everyone)

“…Uh, w-what are you talking about~…” (Suzuki)

If you are going to try to cover it up, I wish you would do it a little better. Even the long-haired Onee-san had stopped her writing.

“I’m not going to go spreading it around. But if you don’t at least make it look like you are using something that could be an appraisal item, people will notice right away, you know?” (Kouta)

The Onee-sans exchanged glances.

If this had been a trick, I wonder what they would have done…

“Kouta is amazing…” (Mira)

“Appraisal skills and appraisal items are lacking worldwide. If you’re found out, you will be targeted immediately.” (Sofia)

“It’s the cause of fake dungeon-sourced items circulating, right? I heard fake potions are especially bad.” (Kouta)

Mira was probably thinking about whether she could use this as leverage for preferential purchasing. As for Sofia, was it just information sharing? Or maybe she thought she was cleverly going along? I feel like the topic has drifted, though.

“Mira, stop before the Onee-san becomes wary of you. I still don’t want to die yet, you know?” (Kouta)

“Tch, I thought I could use it for price reduction negotiations.” (Mira)

“Too bad, it didn’t work out.” (Kouta)

“You guys are wicked…” (Emilia)

Ah, so it was for a discount! I see. I was surprised that Sofia was also on board with it. And Emilia even called them out.

“Keep quiet about it! In exchange, I’ll waive the ‘repair cost’ this time. How about that?” (Suzuki)

‘Repair cost’ refers to the expense for repairing dungeon-sourced items, which can be restored in the same manner as altering their form. As long as they are not broken, they can be returned to their original state, It’s a truly amazing technique. For that, the cost is high. It’s 10,000 yen per item. And this time, it’s free!!

“Please and thank you!” (Everyone)

There was no hesitation in that decision.

Right there, I handed over my weapon and poncho, making sure to remove the rabbit tail first. I wanted to include my cotton shirt as well, but since I came here wearing it from home and had no change of clothes, I gave up on that. Emilia and the others rushed off to the changing room.

 

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