Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 36: Luggage Carrier (2)
A white teacup was placed on the table.
The small golden rim on the edge of the cup added a touch of elegance.
I wrapped my fingers around the handle and lifted the cup.
Inside, there was a light green liquid, sparkling with a shimmering glow.
I could faintly hear a groaning sound coming from the liquid, accompanied by bubbles.
It was probably just my imagination.
“Do you have a book on potion crafting?”
I placed the teacup back down without drinking from it.
The witch grinned.
“Ho ho. So you came for that, huh?”
“I managed to get the herbal compendium. But I couldn’t get a book on potion crafting.”
“Ah, I see, you got the herbal compendium. Well done, Wof.”
“Do you have a book on potion crafting?”
“Of course, of course. I have one. I do indeed.”
“Good. Is it… expensive?”
I could understand that it would be costly.
However, I couldn’t predict how expensive it would be.
I had conflicting values in my mind.
The values of this world, and the values from my previous life.
In this world, books are precious.
Especially books on potion crafting, they’re rare.
But in my previous life, books weren’t considered valuable.
Potion crafting wasn’t rare or special either.
These conflicting values and emotions…
I realize now that they are both a strength and a weakness of mine.
“Hmm… I knew you’d come for this. But I didn’t expect you to get the herbal compendium so quickly… Hmm… It’s much earlier than I predicted.”
She muttered to herself.
Did she have some plan when she gave me the crescent-shaped device?
The witch was deep in thought. This isn’t good. It might be impossible.
But I still have a trump card.
The elixir container in my pouch, shaped like an egg.
There’s nothing inside, but the container itself should still be valuable.
Now that I think about it, I’ve had it in there the whole time.
I’ve never taken it out since I put it in.
For some reason, I didn’t want to look at it or touch it.
It scared me.
That’s right. Now’s the time to let it go.
I slowly reached into the pouch and felt around for the egg-shaped container… Huh?
“Eh…?”
“Yes, yes. That’s it! Exactly!”
“W-What is it?”
I quickly withdrew my hand from the pouch.
That feeling just now… No, no, there’s no way.
“Hehe, hehe. You know, one of Kon’s old acquaintances, a kid, is now an explorer.”
“An explorer?”
“Yes, yes. A Grade IV explorer, and they’re in a party.”
“I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
“The important part comes next. They’re going to dive into a dungeon soon. They’re looking for a Luggage Carrier.”
“Does that mean a hired assistant?”
I instinctively felt repulsed.
“Well, well, not exactly. Not a hired assistant.”
“Just a Luggage Carrier?”
“Yes, yes, and they’ll also need someone for odd jobs.”
“…If I take on that role, will you give me the book on potion crafting?”
“Yes, yes. I appreciate your quick decision.”
“That’s only for the time while we’re inside the dungeon, right?”
“Of course, of course. How does that sound?”
I thought for a moment.
A Luggage Carrier, or just someone to handle odd jobs.
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It seems like a great deal for the potion book.
I can’t think of a reason to refuse, but… I’m anxious. I’ve never done something like this before.
I’ve never done it before, but…
Yeah. That’s it. It’s because I’ve never done it before.
“Alright. I’ll accept.”
“Great, great. You’ve helped me out.”
“So, who are these people?”
“Hmm, hmm, Wof, have you heard of ‘Lightning fang’?”
“…Sorry. I’m not really familiar with that kind of thing.”
“Oh dear, well, Kon doesn’t know much about them either.”
“Aren’t you supposed to know about your acquaintances?”
“Hehe, you’re tough on me.”
“So, this is a party called ‘Lightning fang’, huh?”
“Yes, yes. You’ll have to see for yourself what kind of party it is.”
“Got it.”
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“Alright, I’ll get in touch with them. It’ll take about 2 or 3 days.”
“Understood. I’ll come back in three days.”
“Ah, ah, wait for me, wait for me.”
As I tried to stand up, the witch handed me a piece of paper.
“What’s this?”
“Hehe, hehe, it’s a recipe for something that even the current Wof can craft.”
“Something I can craft now!?”
“Yes, yes. The necessary ingredients can be found in the town and the forest.”
“…Thank you.”
I left the witch’s house.
The recipe she gave me was very intriguing.
But the thing I was most concerned about right now was one thing.
The egg-shaped container that held the elixir.
The elixir had been used, so the container should be empty.
It should be light since it’s empty. That’s only natural.
Yet, I felt its weight.