Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 22
Sorry, I was tired yesterday.
1-22. Mari-nee and New Equipment
After changing classes, I immediately logged out, feeling a sense of accomplishment after clearing one of my goals, and ended up falling asleep with my blind circlet on..
The next morning, waking up on my bed, I touched my face, wondering why it was still dark. At that moment, the stern-looking Masato, who had stood up straight like a guard, scolded me, saying, “If you’re going to sleep, do it properly.”
Apparently, when Masato saw the sensor data from my bed in the morning, he noticed that I hadn’t turned over much and got worried.
Come to think of it, maybe the equipment interfered with my sleep, or I still felt drowsy.
It might be overly protective, but Masato, mainly, had been looking after me for the five years I was bedridden.
I apologized sincerely and reflected on it. Enjoying the game is good, but I shouldn’t worry my younger siblings.
I regained my focus, washed my face, had breakfast, and then proceeded to rehabilitation after a short break.
Perhaps due to the incident in the morning, the rehabilitation was harder than usual.
After finishing, my body, which already didn’t move as I wanted, was now even more reluctant to move due to muscle soreness.
Since I was drenched in sweat, I asked Maki to let me take a shower.
After feeling refreshed, I logged into MWO.
In MWO, it was already afternoon. After greeting Estelle-san and the children, I picked up a large amount of Black Wolf fur that I had requested to be cleaned and visited the Adventurer’s Guild.
A few days had passed since my last visit, so the dismantling of Forest Deer should be done by now.
Entering the Adventurer’s Guild, I discreetly looked at the counter on the right. Allen-san, with a dead-eyed look, was there.
Um, is it my fault?
Approaching cautiously, Allen-san showed no reaction.
“Uh, hello, Allen-san.”
“…Hey… Maria-chan.”
His voice was intermittent and somewhat vacant.
“If the dismantling of Forest Deer is done, I will pick it up.”
“…Fo, Forest Deer! Forest Deer!!”
Suddenly trembling and repeating the words, Allen-san was pulled away by other staff as if he was having a nightmare.
“Um…?”
“Oh, sorry. That day when Missy brought Forest Deer, he ended up working on the dismantling team until morning. Unlike Black Wolf, Forest Deer is big, but it looks cute at first glance, right? In an empty room, he dismantled it while being stared at by countless round, lightless eyes. When the dismantling team that had been working elsewhere came, Allen was crying and apologizing to the dismantled Forest Deer.”
“Uwaah…”
Imagining that kind of scene, it’s definitely traumatic.
I sympathize, and I feel sorry, but yeah, I’ve sworn to myself that I won’t participate in dismantling.
Feeling sorry for Allen-san, I asked him to accept the stewed hamburger from the item box when I received the items obtained from dismantling Forest Deer. I included a note with words of encouragement.
“This is a dish called stewed hamburger. It’s a dish made by Estele-san and the children. Please let Allen-san know when you give it to him.”
“First time seeing this dish, but it smells good. I don’t really get it, but is that how I should respond? Got it.”
Alright, that should cover Allen-san’s situation.
The items obtained from dismantling were?Forest Deer’s Horn?, ?Forest Deer’s Meat Chunk?, and?Magic Stone (Small)?.
The skin seemed to have little value and was disposed of.
The?Forest Deer’s Horn?had a wide range of uses and could be sold for a good price, as it could also be used in medicine.
The?Forest Deer’s Meat Chunk?was said to have low fat but not too tough.
I heard it was delicious when smoked, so I decided to keep it instead of selling it.
I might ask Vanessa-san later.
After peeking at the open stall markets run by adventurers, I headed to the usual place where Roulette-san was.
Although she had said it would take a day, I realized there wasn’t a specific time mentioned.
Considering the time, I thought it might be impossible, but she was there.
With orange wavy hair and distinctive swirling glasses, yes, it was Roulette-san.
“Hello, Roulette-san.”
“Maria-san, isn’t it? Good afternoon. You came at the perfect time. Your new clothes are ready.”
Excitedly, she opened her arms, revealing the white shirt-like top and navy blue long skirt she had mentioned before.
“Wow, you really made it in just one day.”
“Hehe, I did my best.”
Roulette-san, with her hands on her hips, looked adorable.
Gratefully receiving the clothes, I stored them in the item box and activated the screen.
After thanking the beginner set that I had been using, I tapped on the new equipment.
“Ohh~”
Behind her glasses, I felt Roulette-san’s eyes sparkling.
Though it looked like a men’s shirt at first glance, delicate lace adorned the hem and sleeves, subtly asserting a feminine touch.
I didn’t know the material, but the texture was smooth like silk, and it felt incredibly comfortable.
The navy blue long skirt seemed like the skirt part of the traditional outfit worn by a maid, with fine pleats on the fabric, giving it a modest and elegant appearance.
The dark blue wasn’t overly conspicuous, and the fabric had small tucks, providing a slightly fluffy yet not too sweet look.
I had zero fashion experience, but I thought the design was very tasteful.
Most importantly, with this, Roulette-san’s mentioned mature feeling should be well represented!
“It’s really wonderful! I’ve never worn such fashionable clothes in real life.”
“If you say that, it makes all my efforts worthwhile. Also, please take this.”
She handed me slightly yellowish thread and navy blue shoes that seemed to match the long skirt.
“I processed this thread from a Giant Spider’s thread. I made the shoes from spare leather. Feel free to take them if you like.”
“Thank you very much. Is it okay to accept so much?”
“Oh no, it’s actually thanks to Maria-san that I’m making a profit. I can buy things there that other adventurers can’t, so I can make a lot of money.”
Come to think of it, the residents of the second city don’t get along well with adventurers, right?
If we use trade as an example…
Moreover, if she’s the one handling it all, the profits might be substantial.
“So, please don’t hesitate to accept it.”
“Understood. I’ll gratefully use them.”
Expressing my gratitude and handing over the wolf bone and vegetable soup I made last time, I happily walked through the city.
Although my current equipment was reflected on the screen, well, this should eliminate the childishness and bring out a more mature feel.
I’d like to hum a tune, but I can’t sing, so I summoned Nero, had him perch on my shoulder, and headed to the church.
I felt like I heard passing adventurers muttering something, but I shouldn’t be bothered anymore by comments like “Whose child is there?”.
However, at the time I had no way of knowing that this was such a big flag.