Rising Of The Shield Hero Web Novel ver

Gift of Life

Now then, what's next?
I remember the leftover potions from the wave.
Even though I had them prepared beforehand, I never used them in the end. It might be better to just sell them to a medicine shop.

"Let's go to the medicine shop and then, the blacksmith."
"Naofumi-sama, we won't be receiving any more aid so we need to be more careful with our money. We should refrain from what we've been doing up until now."
"Understood."
"Right now, we'll be fine with out current equipment. Let's consider buying them only when we really need them."
"..."

Hmmm, that is a good idea.
However, we only have cheap goods compared to the equipment of the other Heroes.
I think it would be a good idea to get Raphtalia a better weapon when we start fighting stronger enemies.

"It has only been a few days since we got new weapons. Imagine what Oyaji would think."
"Yeah..."

The Oyaji from the weapon shop has given us various services. Although he allows us to trade in our equipment, we won't be able to afford better gears with our current funds...

"Alright, let's save up then."
"Yes!"

Well it isn't a bad idea to be frugal with your money.

"Then, let's go to the medicine shop."

And so, we went to the medicine shop. The owner had a friendly smile when he saw us.

"What? What's going on?"

Normally, he has a sour look on his face when he sees us, so seeing him smile sent a shiver down my spine.

"Nothing much. I just wanted to thank you if you came."
"Huh?"

We're both confused.

"I heard that you guys saved my relatives in Riyuuto Village. They told me to help you out if possible."
"Oh... I see."

When the wave ended, everyone from Riyuuto Village got together to thank us. It seems like his relatives were among them.

"So, thank you for that."

The shop owner retrieved a book from a closet and handed it to me.

"What's this?"
"You've been making beginner level medicines, this book has a bunch of recipes for mid-level medicines. This will be a good time for you try them out."
"..."

I gently open the book of mid-level recipes. The binding is in bad shape but the letters are printed clearly.
Yup. Can't read it.

"T-thanks. I'll try them out."
I should show him some gratitude for helping us out.
Recipes for medicines with higher sale value should probably be found in here.

"I'm happy to hear that."

I felt pressured because I might not be able to answer his goodwill.
I already gave up reading the language of this world... but it might be a good idea to learn.

"The owner of the magic shop also tells you to drop by."
"Magic shop?"
"Naofumi-sama, it's the shop that sells magic books."
"Oh, I see."

I thought it was just a bookstore... but now that I think about it, they had things like crystal balls at the back.

"Where is that?"
"The big store along the main road."

... Ahh. One of the biggest bookstores in town.

"So, how may I help you today?"
"Ah, today's--"

I sold my potions for higher than the usual amount.
I also bought new tools using that money before heading to the magic shop.