New chapter of Ordinary Person is out! (2/3 chapters)

 

 

Chapter 153

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After leaving the appraisal room, I made straight for the alchemy counter inside the shop. She was not there. It would have been nice to see a familiar face, but today a beautiful Onee-san was sitting there.

“Hey, isn’t that the boy? What’s up? Work?” (Konno)

Eh? That rough tone… no way.

“Could it be… Konno-san?” (Kouta)

“Who else would I be?” (Konno)

What!? The only image I have of Konno-san is sunken eyes and a pale, unhealthy face!

“Ah! The last time you saw me was before the strike, huh? I have been watching your streams, so it feels like we have met often since then. How do I look? Surprised?” (Konno)

“Yes. You look so beautiful, I was shocked.” (Kouta)

“Of course! That’s why I joined the Self-Defense Forces. Otherwise, I could not stand it. The pay was better than other jobs, but the training was hell! I lost count of how many times I wanted to punch my superior officer!” (Konno)

Onee-san!? Her coworkers are nodding? Is this really something safe to say aloud?

“Um… is everyone like that?” (Kouta)

“Of course!” (Konno)

Wait, everyone is nodding!?

“Complaining about your superior officers over drinks is a soldier’s refined pastime!” (Konno)

“Oh!” (Everyone)

No, everyone, that is not “oh!” even if you say it in unison! Even Shizuka-san over there looks like she wants to join in! And for the record, the Self-Defense Forces are not technically a military organization!

“But I heard the idea that it helps beauty is just a rumor.” (Kouta)

“That’s because the beauty industry will not admit it. Inside the Self-Defense Forces, it is common knowledge now.” (Konno)

So that was why, when I came to this guild, I felt surrounded by beautiful women. It was not thanks to Toyota City’s finances, but because of the dungeon’s effects. This might be worth reporting to Mira.

“Anyway, I would like to make this usable. Could you do it?” (Kouta)

I almost forgot my original purpose. That was how stunning Konno-san had become. She was practically a different person.

“Hm? This is… a new item, huh?” (Konno)

“It is, actually.” (Kouta)

As expected of Konno-san. She immediately lowered her voice.

“Shall I adjust the condition and prepare a sheath?” (Konno)

“If possible, could you make it look like the Goblin Sword?” (Kouta)

“Huh?” (Konno)

She looked thoughtful at my request.

“Is that impossible?” (Kouta)

“We can reuse an existing sheath. The exterior disguise is not hard, but changing the inside is impossible.” (Konno)

“That is fine. Please, just the exterior.” (Kouta)

“Shall I make it the same style as Emilia’s? That would help the camouflage.” (Konno)

“Yes, please.” (Kouta)

I decided to go with her clever suggestion.

Amazingly, Konno-san completed the work in only 20 minutes.

 

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