ALL NOVEL Another outing
Red hair POV
“Where is this place anyway?”
“Dunno. Just following the instructions.”
Juliet and I were walking towards somewhere. That maid suddenly told us that we were going somewhere on Sunday. I didn’t want to but Juliet forced me so now I’m here. Ugh, how annoying.
“I think we’re here.”
There was a pretty big place in front of us.
“Really? What the hell is this place anyway?”
“Only one way to find out!”
Juliet went to the door then she knocked.
“Well, no one’s here. Let’s go home now.”
“Oh, come on. Just wait for a bit.”
Juliet grabbed me. Tsk. The door opens as the maid and another person walks out.
“Oh, you are both here. Good, let us go towards the market. We can talk on the way there.”
The maid and her plus one started walking. I looked up and saw her. It was weird. She looked distracted, like she wasn't even here. Then, she just turned around and left. She must be feeling bad or something, not that I care.
“Why do you even need me here anyway? Just go with the three of you.”
“Ah, our task will be impossible without your assistance.”
“Hah? What do you need my help for?”
“Wait, wait, wait. Why are you guys already talking about business? How about we start with introductions! My name is Juliet. Nice to meet you.”
Juliet addresses the other one with the maid. Oh, right. Juliet said something about her having connections with them.
“Oh, uh, sorry. I mean, my name is Melanie! Melanie Vermillion!”
She has a last name? Must be a noble then. Tsk, why is she timid if she’s a noble? It doesn’t make sense. Then, I felt something hitting me. I looked at it and Juliet was hitting me with her elbow.
“What?”
“We’re doing introductions silly. Now come on, stop being grumpy and introduce yourself.”
“Argh. Fine. Lucina, just call me Lucina.”
I looked at the maid face and it was the same as before. Hmm, guess even she can take a hint.
“I have no last name. However, in accordance to my mistress. My name is currently Sylvia Eterna.”
“Woah. You got her last name? Also, what do you mean? I don’t get it.”
“I am from a fallen noble line. Our last name has been lost in history. However, my mistress decided to lend hers to me so that I can be in the same class as her.”
“Woah. She really wants you to be with her.”
“No. My mistress needs a tool by her side. Which is why I am there. No more, no less.”
“If that’s the case, why are you even here? Just go back to your house and let me go home.”
“Stop complaining already, Lucina.”
“Hey, you dragged me here. I don’t even know why!”
“Let me explain. Our mistress intends to join the announced tournament. She has tasked us on finding shops specializing in equipment. However, Melanie and I are not knowledgeable of the city.”
“Hah? How? You’re like always there on Sundays.”
“I do not wander around.”
“I, uh, only go to bookstores most of the time.”
“Okay, I get it. I still don’t know why you brought me here. I don’t go out either.”
“Yeah. I have to drag Lucina out all the time. Don’t worry, I know all about the shops! Even those in the back alleys. Be careful of getting robbed though!”
“This is appreciated Juliet. As for Lucina, we have brought you here to help in choosing the equipment.”
“What?”
“Look at all of us. Do you think we have any idea about equipment?”
I look at them. All I see is a maid, a chatterbox, and a small creature.
“I hate that I see what you mean.”
“From what I know, Juliet is not a combat type and the same is for Melanie. I on the other hand have no need for such. I mainly use magic to fight. Judging from our prior experience, you were the only candidate that I could ask for.”
“Let me guess, your mistress wants a sword and armor.”
“Correct.”
“Fine. We are getting paid for this right? Juliet’s already in your hand but I’m not. I don’t have a reason to help you out here.”
“That is understandable. What type of payment do you wish?”
“Just give me cash. That’s good enough for me.”
The four of us went to the market. We looked around shops here and there. Wait, this is just a shopping trip! Juliet keeps dragging us to places. I don’t need makeup!
“Hey, where did that small scared creature go.”
“Yeah. It’s weird.”
This Melanie girl was talking to the merchants every now and then.
“Oh, Melanie is a peculiar case. She is born into a merchant family but she is very timid. But when she is talking business, her demeanor changes.”
“Merchant family? Wasn’t she a noble?”
“Melanie is an ascended noble. Her family was given noble status due to her father’s deeds. Thus, they became Vermillion.”
“Woah. Cool!”
“Hey, Juliet.”
“What is it?”
“Most commoners don’t like nobles and the others don’t really like them. So, I just don’t get what you feel about them.”
Juliet suddenly looks around and gestures to Sylvia and I to get nearer. Then, she whispered to us.
“In the end of the day, we’re all people, right? So, I just don’t care about that.”
“Huh. Didn’t think you’d be open minded.”
“Hey, what does that mean!?”
“My mistress shares your point of view to an extent.”
“She does?”
“Yes. She said that nobles and commoners are all the same. They are all beneath her, only the royal family are above her.”
Tsk. How typical.
“Is it really the same?”
“No. However, it is something I wish to share with both of you. Mistress does not care who or what you are. She only cares for those who she wants to. That is how she is.”
Melanie finally comes back.
“Sorry for the wait. I had to talk to them about business.”
“Do not worry about it, Melanie.”
“Yeah! Follow me! Let’s go to those secret shops that nobody knows about.”
“How is it a secret if you know about it?”
“Stop yapping and let’s go!”
I reluctantly follow her. I guess the shopping still isn’t over.
