YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 414: The Ugly Side of Nobility

"Hey, have you already checked the inventory? Make sure everything's perfect."

"Agh～! That was a long day... We could finally go home!"

"Mari, don't run so fast! You're going to trip yourself!"

Left, right, front, and center. The whole town was abuzz, people heading home, the stores closing down, and hustle and bustle slowly mellowing out as the sun continued to sink down the faraway horizon, the bell only waiting to ring.

The sky was still blue, hints of red and orange painted subtly as the colors started to shift. It was now 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and twilight was soon approaching. Yet despite that, the town was still lively, people looking forward to a lovely supper.

Two figures walked down by the streets, eyes lingering here and there as they passed through the neighborhood. There was a young lady, now humming to herself, a piece of candy in her mouth, and a young man watching over her. It was Grey and Yuna.

"You sure look happy... Then, can I take it that you had a lot of fun?" ［Grey］

"Un! It was amazing! There was so much to see and the people were amazing! Some of their dishes were a little too spicy, though..." ［Yuna］

"Hahaha. That's fine, isn't it? You were able to handle them better today. Some day, I'm sure you'll be able to eat all sorts of spicy things." ［Grey］

"Un! I'm sure of that! I want to eat them with Grey, after all!" ［Yuna］

The two are now done with their dates, and had lots of fun. They went to all sorts of stores and stalls, watched new plays, watched performances by street performers, went on a carriage tour around town, and did so much more.

Of course, they also enjoyed lots of Veltofarian cuisine which revolves around beef, cheese, eggs, mushrooms, and lots of spices. Some were a little too spicy for Yuna, but she still managed to hold out and eat them without surrendering.

Grey had asked her not to push herself, but she still went on, wanting to share the experience with Grey even when tears were already forming by the corner of her eyes. It was a sight to behold, Grey chuckling all the while.

"Still... Grey, you were really mean. You were laughing all the time! You may have covered your mouth, but I could hear all your chuckles, you know?!" ［Yuna］

"Hahaha. That's because you were just too cute." ［Grey］

"Hmph! That won't work on me, you know?!" ［Yuna］

Or so she says, but her cheeks were tinted a light pink color as soon as Grey's words rang out in her pointy ears. She tried to hide it, trying to seem pouty, but her lips only broke into a bright and elated smile, obviously happy to have been complimented.

Like a little kitten, Yuna then started inching closer towards Grey and little by little, her hands slowly approached Grey's, soon holding with his big hands ever so tightly, their fingers interlocking with one another, not wanting to let go.

Grey already knew of Yuna's clingy tendencies, but when she does something like such, he couldn't help but have his heart skip a beat. He could only squeeze her hands in response, warming their hands under the golden sun.

"Anyway... Grey, let's go on another date tomorrow, okay?" ［Yuna］

"Eh? But we've been going out on dates these past few days. Shouldn't we stay in and relax ourselves a little? Aren't there any potions you wanted to brew?" ［Grey］

"Hmm... Let's have an alchemy date then! Grey will help me brew potions and be my test subー I mean, my assistant! It will be a lot of fun!" ［Yuna］