I Became a Foreign Worker Loved by Transcendents

Chapter 73: Come Back~♥

Merilyn Sutherland.

Our first meeting was special to me, and the fact that I had to forget her brought me sorrow.

I might never see her again, but as per the letter she left me, I would have to live as if I'd forgotten her until we met again.

"I'll stop by my house for a moment and come back."

"Okay, see you in a bit~"

Now that I had met her again, I couldn't just send her away.

So, I decided to catch up over a meal, and after arranging to meet, I went home to disarm and catch my breath.

Following the road from the guild, past the square, and through the city, I arrived at my modest house in a residential area.

Compared to my recent earnings, it was a humble house, but far better than the slums or adventurers' inns used by the poor.

It had a yard, and though smaller than a two-story house, it had a spacious attic that could be used as a storeroom or guest room in a pinch.

"I never thought I'd own a house in this life, something I couldn't do in my past life."

Indeed, this was quite an achievement for a rookie adventurer.

But what made me happier was knowing there was someone waiting for me when I returned to this house.

Airi Haven.

Having received various help from her and eventually suggesting cohabitation, she was my benefactor, and though not directly mentioned, someone who had become as dear as a companion in my daily life.

"I'm back, Airi..."

I was about to call her name as soon as I returned home, but my mouth shut the moment I saw the entrance.

Usually, she would come out of the kitchen to greet me at the time I arrived, but today, she was at the entrance earlier than usual, arms crossed, facing me.

Without any greetings, she was just silently staring at me with her mouth shut.

"..."

"...Uh."

Yes, she just stared at me without saying a word.

Far from her usual affectionate and shy demeanor, as if she had some complaint.

"Uh, Airi..."

"Come in."

I was about to ask if something was wrong, but she just walked ahead into the kitchen.

What's going on? She would usually greet me.

Did I do something wrong?

"Eat this."

"Ah, yes. Thank you."

Deciding to go along, I followed her in, and Airi swiftly served me a cup of tea brewed with hot water.

Afterward, she, seated across the table, began staring at me with eyes sharper than before.

"Um, about dinner..."

"Do you need it?"

"Ah, no. Actually, there's something I wanted to discuss with you, Airi."

"Yes, I know. You plan to dine out today, right?"

"Yes, that's right. Actually..."

"You were going to say you'd have dinner with an acquaintance you met after a long time, and therefore, I should dine alone tonight, right?"