Chapter 344: Bear-san Invites Lurina-san

344 Bear-san Invites Lurina-san

Credits to: valiant

Finally, were leaving for Mereera in the early morning tomorrow.

I greeted Gran-san and promised to take care of Misa. Well, Marina is there so she would be escorting her instead of me.

Thanks to Sherrys hard work, the swimsuits for Misa, Marina, and Eru could be made in time.

Then, when I went to the orphanage to check the situation, theres already a person wholl take care of the birds, and I saw him taking care of them with the children. Im glad he came.

If he didnt come by, I would worry.

Then, while Im on my way to Bear-sans rest shop to get the ingredients that Tirumina-san asked, I saw Anzu and the others who were about to buy souvenirs. Their store has been closed since yesterday. Tirumina-san is taking a break early because shes checking the schedule when the tunnel management changes the flow of traffic.

When I arrive at Bear-sans rest shop, Morin-san and Karin-san were preparing breakfast and lunch for tomorrow.

Misa is exploring the town of Crimonia together with Noa, Fina, and Shuri. They also visited my house. Their target is Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear. They wanted to play with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear all day long. Those children are really energetic.

And so, we will leave tomorrow. I knew it, Lurina-san and Gil didnt come back. The children might get lonely, but it cant be helped. Even those two are working.

Ive decided on the number of people going to Mereera, so I went outside of the town to remodel the Bear Bus. Then after leaving the town alone, I arrived at the place where I made the Bear Bus with Fina and Shuri from the last time.

It should be okay here because n.o.body will notice me here. With that in mind, I took the Bear Bus out from the Bear Box.

[What is this weird thing?] ???

A voice came from behind me. When I look back, there was an unexpected person standing there.

[s.h.i.+a?] Yuna

s.h.i.+a is in front of me. Next to her is Lurina-san.

I cant grasp the situation. Why are these two here together?

And why are you standing behind me in the first place?

[Etto, why is s.h.i.+a in Crimonia? Also, why are you together with Lurina-san? But before that, why were you behind me?] Yuna

For now, lets try to sort out some questions.

[Im here because I saw Yuna-san walking.] s.h.i.+a

[Then why are you in Crimonia?] Yuna

[I came from the royal capital.] s.h.i.+a

[Why did you come here all the way from the royal capital?] Yuna

[To go to the town of Mereera together with Yuna-san.] s.h.i.+a

[] Yuna

s.h.i.+a answered my questions plainly. But no one told me she would be coming with us to Mireera.

[Did I make you a promise?] Yuna

[No, you didnt.] s.h.i.+a

Yeah, I havent done that. I dont have a memory of that.

The other day, after giving a report for delivering the water magic stone to Dezerto, I got donna-donna by Eleanora-san. At that time, I remember talking to Noa about going to the sea. And, I remember the envious s.h.i.+a, however, she never said anything about going with us.

[Arent you a student? What about school?] Yuna

[The school is closed. Im on a long break. And I thought I wouldnt make it in time if I use a carriage, so I came here on horseback. But it seems that it was good timing that I saw Yuna-san leaving the gate so I followed you.] s.h.i.+a

Im sure it wasnt just a coincidence.

[You didnt say anything when you saw me.] Yuna

[I wanted to surprise Yuna-san and Noa. And my mother didnt allow me to go until the last minute of the school closing.] s.h.i.+a

[Speaking of which, is Eleanora-san with you?] Yuna

I confirmed my surroundings.

[She isnt. My mother is at work.] s.h.i.+a

Shes not here? Im a little relieved.

If Eleanora was here, itll turn into a big mess.

Well, I understand why s.h.i.+a is here.

[If you told me earlier, I wouldve changed the date.] Yuna

Theres no problem with just a few days change in the schedule. I dont need to book an inn. Im not even hiring carriages. The only ones who have problems with it are the ones wholl take care of the birds.

[Then I cant surprise Yuna-san and Noa.] s.h.i.+a

To surprise me, huh. You dont have to do that.

[So then, s.h.i.+a and Lurina, why are you together?] Yuna

[Thats because I happened to be in the royal capital and I was asked to protect s.h.i.+a-chan.] Lurina

Lurina-san answered my question.

According to Lurina-san, She and Gill went to the royal capital for work. So, after finis.h.i.+ng their work, Lurina-san and Gil were looking for a job that goes along going to Crimonia, met s.h.i.+a, who came to ask for the request.

So Lurina-san said she has been escorting s.h.i.+a to Crimonia as requested.

But Lurina-san and Gil went to the royal capital. So thats why they didnt come back sooner.

[And then, when I chatted with Lurina-san, I was surprised to hear that she was acquainted with you.] s.h.i.+a

[Theres only a handful of adventurers in Crimonia who are friendly with Yuna-chan after all.] Lurina

That, thats not true, you know?

Im sure there are many adventurers who also happens to be close friends.

There are adventurers like Jade-san and his party which is based in the royal capital. Blitzs party are adventurers who wander around without a fixed base. Marina and her party are adventurers based in the city of Sheleen. And the only Crimonian adventurers I get along with are Lurina-san and Gil.

Later, four new adventurers will be added.

After some reconsideration, I realized that Im not really close to these adventurers, because I did not form a party with them or do a request together.

But I dont feel lonely since I dont need a party because I have my Bear Equipment, so Im used to it.

Im not pretending to be tough.

[While returning to Crimonia, I enjoyed listening to Yuna-sans story in a variety of ways.] s.h.i.+a

What? Thats my personal information youre talking about. But if Lurina-san knew what Cliff knows, then, Eleanora-san would naturally know.

[Yuna-san. You seem to have beaten up Lurina-sans former friend.] s.h.i.+a

I see so thats what the story is about.

Certainly, Lurina-san knew more about what happened in the adventurers guild and Deborane.

[I also enjoyed talking about the Adventurers Guild.] Lurina

Maybe its about the infamous b.l.o.o.d.y Bear? Somehow I feel like shes talking about something I know nothing about.

I have to ask Lurina-san what she said later.

[So Yuna-san. Is this a vehicle? Are you perhaps going to use it to go to Mereera?] s.h.i.+a

s.h.i.+a has been circling around the Bear Bus for a while now, it seems shes very interested.

[Yeah, thats right.] Yuna

[Isnt it too big?] s.h.i.+a

[I think so too. How many people can ride in it?] Lurina

Is that so? Though I think that there are horse carriages of this size, like a large carriage that carries luggage on top. But youll need many horses to pull that.

[Ill take all the children in the orphanage along with the people who work in the shop. If its not big enough, they wont be able to ride in it.] Yuna

[But how will you move such a big thing?] s.h.i.+a

s.h.i.+a asked that question. After that, s.h.i.+a goes around the Bear Bus once more, and Lurina looks at the Bear Buss face from the front.

[Maybe Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan are the ones going to pull it?] s.h.i.+a

I knew you would say that.

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear will cry when they hear that.

[No they wont.] Yuna

[So horses then? How many do you need?] Lurina

[In that case, it would be better to just bring a few more carriages.] s.h.i.+a

To Lurina-sans words, s.h.i.+as words are more like common sense. Well, if were using the same number of horses anyway, it is easier to just use multiple normal carriages instead.

But I dont think anybody knew that it uses magic to move.

[Its a golem-type carriage driven by my magic.] Yuna

[Golem carriage? And it uses Yuna-chans magical power to move it?] Lurina

[Its like moving an ordinary golem.] Yuna

I made a normal earth bear golem and pour my magic power to make it move. The bear golem ran around the Bear Bus.

[Like that. Though it uses a lot of magical power.] Yuna

[Its usually difficult to make golems since it consumes a lot of magical power, but move such a big thing.] Lurina

Lurina-san looks at me and the Bear Bus alternately with astonishment.

By the way, Marinas party knows that I made a big bear golem before, but Lurina-san doesnt.

[But as usual, Yuna-chan makes bears.] Lurina

It cant be helped. I can easily create stuff using the image of a bear, and if I make the same thing, I can reduce the magical power consumption. Furthermore, the strength is higher just like the Bear House. There is no reason not to make it a bear because the merit of making a bear is far too great. If I put up with it, the magical power consumption will be suppressed and the children will be safe.

[Yuna-chan, can I ride it a little?] Lurina

[You can get on it if you come along with us to Mereera, Lurina-san.] Yuna

[Ara, I can come along?] Lurina

[I was going to invite Lurina-san and Gil to this trip, so I asked the adventurers guild to tell me when you came back to Crimonia.] Yuna

[Is that so?] Lurina

[But you never came back.] Yuna

[Sorry.] Lurina

Im not asking for an apology, though. I just want to say it.

[But isnt it a trip for people involved with Yuna-chan?] Lurina

[Lurina-san and Gil know the children so theres no problem. Besides, there are some people I havent even invited.] Yuna

I glanced at s.h.i.+a whos looking around at the Bear Bus.

[And the kids will be happy with you two around.] Yuna

[Fu fu, thats right. Though Im afraid Gill is more popular with boys, anyway. Hes quiet, but he carefully takes care of them.] Lurina

Gill seems to be playing with the children with an expressionless face, but he doesnt seem to dislike it.

I dont even ask him for it, but he sometimes comes to the orphanage.

[So, youre not together with Gill?] Yuna

[We were together. But then we said wed follow Yuna-chan, Gil said

and went home to the city.] Lurina

Thats Gill alright. But I might have noticed him if Gill who has a big body followed me.

[So Lurina-san, why dont you and Gill come with us?] Yuna

[Right. We wont be your escorts or anything, right?] Lurina

[I wont pay any request fee, but Ill give you a place to stay and meals.] Yuna

[A place to stay, is that the big Bear House?] Lurina

[Have you seen it?] Yuna

[Everyone knows that if you go to Mereera, youll see it. Yeah, its okay. Ill go with you. Ill tell Gill later.] Lurina

Im happy that Lurina-san is here, but I dont have a swimsuit for her. Even if I ask to make it now, it will not be on time. Though when I told her that

[Clothing for swimming in the sea? You mean swimsuits, right? Its okay. I have the swimsuit that I bought when I went to Yufalia last year. Im sure my figure hasnt changed.] Lurina

Lurina-san touches her body lightly. She has an adult-like body. I would also grow up to be like her once I reach the same age, so there was no need to panic.

Also, I was curious about her swimsuit, but she spoke the name of a place Id never heard about.

[Yufalia? Whats that?] Yuna

[Yuna-chan, you didnt know?] Lurina

Yes, Im from a different world so I dont know. You dont have to be so surprised, you know.

[Yufalia is also known as the city of water. It a city with a big lake.] Lurina

[Its a very beautiful city. Wealthy people and aristocrats go there during hot seasons.] s.h.i.+a

To sum up their story, it seems that the city was built around the lake.

[I happened to go to work there last year. At that time I bought a swimsuit.] Lurina

However, there is such a city. I want to go there once. But I wont go because Im reluctant to wear a swimsuit.