Kamisama Shop de Cheat no Kaori

Chapter 115. Three Companions And Enemy

“Hehehe, it’s been a while, merchant.”

A girl suddenly appeared on top of the camper.

I don’t understand why.

Anyway, her outfit is the same as when we first met: large black-silver gauntlets with claws on her arms, matching greave boots,

a short cape, and revealing clothes. A fabric barely covering her budding chest and daringly cut pants exposing her navel—an outfit quite unsuited for the wilderness.

She looks like a cute middle schooler idol with black-silver ponytail hair.

The only thing different is the two horns growing from her head.

In this world with various races (?), this is just a charm point.

Sure, she looks unusual, so I understand why one might be cautious, but these two who easily fend off buffalos aren’t ones to emit killing intent so much to stay on guard against her.

“Yes, it’s been a while. Did you stay on top of the camper the whole time?”

“Hehehe. Yes, it seemed fun, so I jumped on.”

“I see.”

“Hehehe, since I rode for free, should I cut off your arms?”

“What?! No, no! I wouldn’t do that! But if you wanted to ride, you should’ve just asked.”

“Hehehe… that’s a fair point.”

Despite this somewhat strange but friendly conversation, Hagg and Yaralai did not hide their killing intent. Hagg was even glowing with energy.

The girl remained unfazed under their murderous gaze.

Unable to bear it, I asked them,

“Hey, why the scary faces?”

I tried to sound playful, but I was honestly scared.

Hagg answered without taking his eyes off the girl.

“Fool! We didn’t notice someone on the roof?! On that shaking wagon?! She could’ve killed us anytime! Who is she, Akira?!”

Even if you ask who, she’s just a customer from my stall… now a freeloading girl?

“She came to my stall once. I was wary since then.”

Yaralai pointed his black needle at the girl. I thought Yaralai wouldn’t aim at women, but apparently, it didn’t matter.

“Hehehe, this won’t end like this… Fine. Shall I play with you two? Prepare lunch, including mine.”

As the girl said this to me, she vanished.

“Huh?”

“What?!”

“Ugh!”

I didn’t understand what happened. Only a small dust cloud remained where she stood.

But Hagg and Yaralai looked in the same direction. Following their gaze, I saw the girl standing 20 meters away, provocatively with her hands on her hips.

“Hehehe, here’s good, right? Come on.”

She beckoned with a large clawed gauntlet.

“How dare you mock us!”

“Black Needle, Yaralai, let’s go!”

The two warriors charged. Hagg chanted a spell to enhance his aura, while Yaralai cloaked herself in wind spirits. Both were serious.

Hagg’s massive hammer attacked the slender girl. It looked like overkill. Yaralai’s black needle targeted her heart from a blind spot.

Meanwhile, I focused on the high-speed battle. Otherwise, I couldn’t keep up.

I couldn’t even shout “danger.” The image of the girl becoming minced flashed in my mind.

But not even a drop of blood spilled.

The girl smiled, showing fangs, and blocked the hammer and needle with her gauntlets.

As if ignoring the mass, she didn’t move.

“Ugh! As expected, she’s unaffected! Monster!”

“I see, a top warrior! Name?!”

Hey, Hagg, did you predict this wouldn’t work?

It seemed like you were going to shred her… He’s not that cruel. He’s kind to follow me. She must be special.

Yaralai seemed to treat her differently. Acknowledging her as a top warrior. She introduced herself earlier.

“Hehehe. Good attacks, both of you. Most wouldn’t survive them. Be proud.”

No, no!

You’re unfazed; who are you?!

As if hearing my inner thoughts, she answered.

“Hehehe, my name is Falna Malz! Call me Faf affectionately!”

Opening her arms, Hagg and Yaralai were blown away several meters. They landed gracefully, though Hagg, with his armor and hammer, might weigh a ton.

I couldn’t understand.

Instead of starting a killing fight, Hagg and Yaralai lowered their weapons.

“Hmph. She toyed with us. Akira! Food! Lots!”

Hagg returned with a grim face.

“Hey, what’s going on?”

“Hmph. I don’t know well. But she has no hostility… that’s all.”

I sensed no hostility, but why did it turn into a fight?

“She mocked us clearly. We knew she’d toy with us but couldn’t ignore it.”

I didn’t get it, but is she a master to Hagg? That idol-like girl?

The world seems vast. Or is this world strange?

While I was amazed, Yaralai approached the girl.

“Thanks for the match, Falna Malz.”

“Hehehe, I’ve heard. Wandering elf warrior… . Worthy of the name.”

“No, I lost completely. I respect you.”

“Hehehe. Call me Faf.”

“…Got it. Faf.”

“Hehehe.”

They seemed to have bonded.

They both came over.

“Hehehe… And you, the meal isn’t ready.”

“…Huh?”

Wait, you expect me to cook while witnessing a superhuman battle?!

Besides, there wasn’t enough time!

I wanted to retort but had a more pressing question.

“I’ll cook, but… any payment?”

I didn’t like being bossed around, so I said this. I could treat her, but I’m short on cash.

“Hehehe. I’ll pay with my body.”

“Uh… I don’t need help.”

I don’t need water fetched, horse tended (since it’s a car), or anything else. Fuel is an issue, but I can’t let her handle gas.

“Hehehe. No, no. I mean, you can use my body. At night, of course.”

“…”

A terrible joke.

I sighed and shook my head, then started preparing the meal without thinking.