Chapter 116 – Hero’s Close Friend
I can’t just stay in the palace. I didn’t come to Borodin just to sightsee. I came here to incorporate Elven technology and improve the island.
“What are we going to do now?”
Skor brewed tea for me.
I held the teacup and enjoyed the aroma. Mmm, unique. No, this is not the time to be impressed with the tea.
“That’s right, there’s still some time until sunset… I want to meet someone who is knowledgeable about agriculture. Skor, do you have any idea?”
“Agriculture? Hmm…”
Skor pondered.
Skor, who has lived in the elf country for a long time, seems to have some idea. As I was expecting, Skor claps her hands.
“Did you remember something?”
“Yes! Theodore-sama might know more about it.”
“Theodore? …Hmm.”
It’s a name I heard somewhere recently. When and where did I hear it? Hmm, I can’t remember. Someone must have mentioned that name.
“He is so famous that he has requests to come from all over the world, so I don’t know if he is in this country right now, but let’s go and see.”
“All right, I’ll leave it to you. Let’s take Havamar and Strelka with us too.”
“Okay. Let’s go then.”
We left the room and headed for Havamar’s room. After walking through the long corridor, we finally arrived just when Havamar showed up.
“Big brother, Skor!”
“Hey, perfect timing. I was thinking of going out. Do you want to come with us, Havamar?”
“Yeah, I was planning to head to your room from the beginning.”
“Perfect timing indeed. Next up is Strelka.”
We went to the room right next door. After knocking on the door and receiving a response, we entered.
“Welcome. What can I do for you, Rasty-sama?”
“We’re going out together. Are you coming too, Strelka?”
“Of course, I’ll join you!”
It’s decided. With everyone gathered, we headed for the mansion where “Theodore” is said to live. We left the Humoresque Palace and descended into the city.
“By the way, big brother. Where are we heading?”
Havamar tugged at my sleeve and asked. Come to think of it, I haven’t told them where we were going yet.
“Well, we’re going to visit a person named ‘Theodore,’ who is said to be knowledgeable about agriculture. Skor will guide us.”
“Theodore, huh~. I see! At one time he was a blacksmith, at another time an alchemist. And now he is a monster tamer.”
“Do you know him, Havamar?”
“I don’t know anything about him. He’s a legendary figure in the Holy Demon War. He is Ludmila’s close friend. We talked about him a little while ago.”
Come to think of it, we did talk about the “Legendary Monster Tamer”. …Ah, that’s right! No doubt about it! So, Theodore is a companion of the Hero Ludmila.
While I was surprised, we arrived at Theodore’s mansion.
――Even so, he’s an Elf. It’s not surprising since Ludmila is an Elf too, but still. Wasn’t he from the Republic? There’s a lot of missing information. Anyway, I’d be happy to meet him in person.
Theodore’s mansion was right in the middle of the city. It’s not so much a mansion as it is――
“Wait… is this a ‘shop’?”
“Yes, that’s right. It is a shop. Theodore-sama runs a lot of shops. Right now, he mainly manages a pet shop.”
I see, so that’s why he’s famous as a monster tamer. But isn’t he also a blacksmith and an alchemist? He’s a bundle of various skills. Truly befitting of a legend.
We arrived in front of the incredibly large shop.
It seemed to be operating as usual, and the number of customers is intense. As I was observing how prosperous the shop was, someone called out to me from behind.
“Oh my, what a rare customer. Aren’t you the Third Prince, Rasty Vermilion-sama? Oh, and this lovely young girl is Holy Maiden Skor-sama? You’ve returned, haven’t you?”
――Wha!, since when did…?
Is this guy “Theodore”…?
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