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Mengdie was both amused and annoyed. For this girl, separated from her sister and unaware of what lay ahead, she decided to let her indulge in her whims.
"I want to buy some equipment. I'm not sure if this town has any. As for the Sura..."
Mengdie smiled and, ten minutes later...
She stood in front of Edward, stretching out her hand unceremoniously.
"4600 Sura, I remember it very clearly, buddy," Mengdie said with a charming smile, her eyes curving into crescents.
Edward, who was still oiling his greatsword, looked stunned. After a moment, he nodded vigorously.
"Right, this money should be given to you. Wait here, I'll have the town mayor bring it to you. Don't worry, it'll be in cash." Edward, being serious, put down his sword and stood up. But Mengdie quickly stopped him.
"Hey, hey, what do you mean 'give it to me'? If you pack 4600 Sura, it'll be quite heavy. You're not planning to give me all of it, are you? Just give me 500 Sura for now. Carrying such a huge sum of money on the streets isn't a good idea."
Edward uttered an "Oh," called a servant from outside, and took out a bag containing a hundred Sura, handing it to Mengdie.
Mengdie weighed the bag in her hand, satisfied. After tucking the money bag into her bosom, she took Nia's hand to leave. Just then, Nia, who had been hiding behind Mengdie, avoiding facing Edward, suddenly stopped and turned to look at him.
"Mengdie sister, is he sick?" Nia whispered to Mengdie, pointing at Edward, who was still solemnly oiling his sword, "In the past, wherever you went, he would follow. Why is he so well-behaved today and not following?"
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Mengdie glanced at Edward, his expression still solemn and absorbed in his sword as if contemplating its secrets. She gently shook her head and pulled Nia out of Edward's room.
"Everyone has their own problems to face. This guy, he has his own set of issues too."
With a mysterious smile, Nia still looked puzzled. But that was okay; Mengdie decisively led her out of the mayor's residence, heading towards the commercial district the mayor had mentioned that morning.
Having arrived at Garuru Town only last evening and preoccupied with anxiety, Mengdie hadn't properly appreciated the town. Now, with time to spare, even in the dense fog, the town was bustling with activity. The fruit shop owner with a half-bald beard, the fishmonger with a typical potbelly - the lakeside town's charm was evident. If it weren't for her current body, Mengdie would have loved to wander around.
If it weren't for this body... The drooling crowd behind her, with their wolfish eyes upon seeing a lamb, made Mengdie's improving mood plummet once again.
It wasn't their fault for being so clingy. Since it was a day off and not for battle, Mengdie, heeding Nia's suggestion, hadn't tied up her long hair. In the thick fog, a goddess-like girl with ample breasts, a slender waist, and a curvy figure walking down the street, her black hair swaying... It would be a problem if a man wasn't mesmerized by such a sight.
"Hmph! I want to slaughter them!"
Mengdie clenched her fist. Her hair, slightly damp from the morning's exercise, released a seductive fragrance, stirring the hearts of every man...
Finally reaching the largest weapon and armor shop in town as mentioned by the mayor, Mengdie pushed open the door to a chorus of "Welcome." She was met with not only the scorching forge but also the surprised gazes of everyone inside - men and women, employees and customers alike.
Ignore them... They're not looking at me, they're not looking at me.
Despite her efforts, Mengdie couldn't ignore such intense scrutiny. She bit her lip, lowered her head, and moved step by step toward a counter, knocking on it and folding her hands.
"Hello, do you sell combat gloves here? And light, small-sized armor? For men." Trying to politely address the drooling clerk, Mengdie fought the urge to punch him.
The clerk was too dazed by Mengdie's soft voice to respond. A middle-aged, plump woman came over, yanked the clerk's ear, scolded him in words Mengdie had never heard, and then stood in front of Mengdie.
"What do you want to buy!!!" The woman glared at Mengdie with absolute hostility. After noticing Mengdie's chest, she inexplicably puffed out her own breasts, lifting them with her hands as if in challenge.
Mengdie was baffled by the woman's actions. Did military merchants in this world have to lift their chests before doing business?
Mengdie politely repeated, "Um... do you have..."
"What do you mean 'do you have'!!! Speak up, girl! What do you want to buy? Just say it. I warn you, we don’t allow 'mohala' here!"
"Mohala???" A word Mengdie had never heard before suddenly popped out of the woman's mouth. She looked confused, which to the men around (especially the males), made her seem even more innocent and pitiful.
It was Mengdie's habit to ask when she didn't understand. She turned to Nia and asked, "Nia, what does 'mohala' mean?"
Nia, usually unabashed, suddenly blushed and looked around as if wanting to escape. She hid behind Mengdie, pulling her hair tightly, too nervous to speak.
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