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The inside of the carriage was much larger than it looked from the outside. It worked on the same principle as the magic workshop room I’d created before.

Grape was currently explaining things to me.

“Nnn… oh dear, what to do?”

Oi oi, what did you just say? Saying something like that right before explaining our room is unsettling.

“Is, um… something wrong?”
“Nnn, no. There’s only one room for the adventurers, so… Gabaina and Alim…”

Ah, so it’s that.

Huh. I’m a girl now. I see. Well, nothing to worry about. I can sleep on the sofa in the living room.

“Nnn, I didn’t expect a girl would come… sorry about that…”
“Then I’ll sleep on the living room sofa.”
“No, I’ll take the sofa. Alim should sleep in the bed. I was prepared to rough it from the start.”

So says Gabaina. No, no, I can’t have that. Gabaina’s role is far more important than mine.

“That… I can’t let you go that far! You have to fight demons. I should take the sofa… no… but if you’re fine with it… well… even in the same room… would that be okay?”

Why am I blushing as I say this? Maybe this is one of the lingering effects of the gender change? Probably.

Gabaina looked at me with a slightly puzzled face.

“…Is that really all right?”
“Mmm, yes… I don’t mind. I think it’ll be okay if it’s you.”

I don’t really know what is ok, so it can’t be helped that I’m a little embarrassed. Really, the effect of the charm title, is it really good or bad?

“Hmmm… well, if she says it’s all right, I guess I can’t complain…”
“Nnn… sorry about that.”
“Oi.”
“I’m fine with it.”
“Nnn, then, since we won’t have anything to do for a while, I’ll be relaxing in the living room.”

Oh… Grape left us alone in our room. Spare time, huh? What should I do? I didn’t really have anything in mind. I should probably refrain from bothering the other passengers. Maybe I should pester Gabaina? Nah, it’s too soon for that.

What to do… there didn’t seem to be anything at all.

As I was thinking such things, Gabaina called out to me.

“Alim, how’d ya become D Rank at such a young age? It generally takes years to reach D Rank, and that’s already considered fast, yet it only took you a few days.”

Oh, I’ve heard that before. Right. Guess I should answer.

“Well… before I became an adventurer, I already had experience fighting monsters. So advancing as an adventurer was basically a cakewalk.”
“Haaa… so that’s it. You already had experience fighting monsters. That explains it.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”

Repositioning his arms, Gabaina continued. “Nevertheless, Alim sure has a fascinating charm that attracts people. In three or four years all the boys will be clamoring over you.”

“Fue!? Is that so? Ehehe…”

Oi, oi, what is this guy suddenly saying? Gabaina’s intuition about people is way too sharp.

“Ah, my bad. That was a bit forward.”
“Aye…”

I wasn’t sure I was following what Gabaina was trying to say.

At that point, Grape interjected.

“Nnn, I’ve traveled a lot for business and seen plenty of girls… but you’re exceptional, aren’t you?”
“Grape too!”

Nooo, I already have that dangerous Charm Talent. I’ve already been labeled a beautiful girl.

With that feeling we continued to chat amiably until the coachman suddenly slowed the carriage and shouted.

“Uwa! It’s a monster!”

Grape exchanged a glance with Gabaina, who immediately understood, stood up, and said, “Roger.”

Gabaina left the carriage to confront the monster. I watched from the carriage while looking it up in the Monster Library. The monster’s name was Trent, a D-Rank tree monster.

Gabaina was equipped with a lance and shield. He blocked the Trent’s vine attacks with his shield and lunged with his lance.

“Great Spearmanship: Double Attack Strike!”

Calling out the technique’s name, Gabaina delivered a massive piercing thrust. It should have struck only once, but the Trent had three clean holes through it.

The Trent collapsed.

So this is one of the *Great Spearmanship* skills, huh. Incidentally, my own swordmanship techniques can also be used while calling their names, but I haven’t tried it yet.

Grape inspected the fallen Trent.

“Well, as expected of an A-Rank skill… Alim, can you dismantle this monster?”
“Yes~”

I got out of the carriage to dismantle the Trent where it lay. Although I took my time, judging by their reactions my speed was still abnormal. Gabaina, Grape, and his coworkers all looked surprised.

I’d heard beforehand that the dismantled parts would be given to Gabaina after the request was complete. At that time, Grape said he’d buy them.

After dismantling, Grape stored the Trent in his magic bag, and we continued on our way.

By then it was lunchtime. I was hungry since I’d skipped breakfast.

Grape asked me to prepare lunch. It seemed I could use the supplies in the carriage freely. Furthermore, the carriage had a tidy kitchen. As expected of a merchant.

All right, let’s make something delicious. Omelets it is.

With Item Master’s abilities, I made the best omelet possible. Might as well leave the apron on to show off.

“Yes! It’s ready!”
“Nnn… delicious, it smells so good.”
“Fumu. I can expect a lot from the taste.”
“Apron’s looking good.”
“So cute!”
“That makes me hungry.”
“Beautiful girl in an apron… so good!”
“All right, everyone, let’s eat.”

Everyone gave their thanks for the food, scooped some omelet with a spoon, and began eating.

Eh, eh? Everyone went silent. There was a moment of silence, then Grape spoke.

“Nnnn… hey, Alim, what is this!?”
“Fue!? D-does it not suit your taste?”

It wasn’t delicious? If so, I’m really sorry…

Grape shook his head.

“It’s the opposite… it’s too good. I’ve eaten food from the kingdom, even at the royal castle. This isn’t flattery, this is more delicious than both. I can assure you as a gourmet, this is insane.”

Incidentally, Arkin said something similar. Was it that tasty back then too?

Thanks to Item Master, has it finally gone too far?

After Grape finished, the others spoke up.

“It’s delicious… as Grape said, a female adventurer who’s not even a teenager yet made this dish. Who are you? Even your dismantling speed was abnormal.”
“Nom. Nom. Nommmmmm~”
“I’ve already finished mine. Can I have seconds?”
“A cute girl made this, but the taste feels like heaven…”
“Can we eat this tonight, tomorrow, and on the way back?”

Everyone wanted more. I was glad.

Then Grape’s merchant eyes gleamed. When I sold the Great Potion to Arkin, he’d had the same look.

“Nnnn, Alim, if you ever want to trade, please come to our Medial Merchant Association.”

Grape handed me a card. Ah, this was probably a pass to the Merchant Association headquarters.

“Thank you very much, Grape, but I’ve already been trading frequently with the Medial Merchant Association. I already have a similar card from Arkin. The gatekeeper let me straight through when I showed it.”
“Well now, Arkin sure is doing business at his best. Both Arkin and I are senior executives at the Medial Merchant Association headquarters… mmmm, Arkin… oh, maybe about the 104 blue tongues that were sold, was that you?”
“Yes, that was me.”
“Nnn! I thought so! Headquarters was in an uproar with rumors when such a large number of blue tongues were bought. Please continue to keep in touch with the Medial Merchant Association. Whether it’s Arkin or me, we’ll be happy to work with you.”

With this, the Medial Merchant Association would always be there to help me. No doubt it would be very convenient. I might even be able to ask for unreasonable things.

Everyone finished eating. They asked for seconds, but there was none, sorry. I promised to make extra for dinner.

For the rest of the day we encountered two D-Rank monsters and one C-Rank monster. They were quickly subdued, and nothing in particular happened.

Dinner was stew. I made a lot so everyone could have seconds. But it’s a secret that I used rabbit meat just to have enough, even though the meat wasn’t especially tasty.

Grape and Gabaina each had one bowl. The other four people averaged two bowls each. Actually, there were two strong challengers who ate five bowls.

The carriage didn’t have a bath, but there was a tool to clean the body, so no problem. I didn’t get to change into sleepwear. If someone saw, they’d probably faint.

It was time to sleep, and Gabaina would be going to bed a little later. He seemed to be squeezing himself too far into the corner, he really didn’t have to worry so much.

Regarding that, Gabaina said, “Alim is a girl, ya know? It’s not proper for someone your age to share a room with a man. So please, Alim, go ahead and sleep first.”

I gave everyone a goodnight greeting before going to bed. I felt a little sorry for Gabaina, but I went to sleep first.

It seemed we would arrive at the port town by tomorrow night.

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