“In the end, we ended up getting quite a lot.”
“Yeah, considering what happened, Maron was being way considerate.”
Afterward, we had originally planned to only take what we absolutely needed, but as Maron kept handing us this and that, we ended up receiving a considerable amount of goods for free. I was able to replace my armor, or rather, clothes, which were originally my main objective. The clothes made from magically infused material enhanced my power and were naturally more durable than ordinary fabric.
“We owe it to the 『Twilight Coffin』.”
Rei and Ace seemed to want it.
“But you guys need to play an active role somewhere other than as luggage carriers.”
“Kyuooo!”
“Gumooooo!”
As I told them while stroking their heads, they seemed to become more motivated, which was good. I bought some things that seemed like they could be treats for them, so I’ll give them later.
“By the way, this place is thriving.”
“Yeah.”
There were more places with open-air stalls bustling with activity than shops with buildings, like Midgard Trading Company’s main store or the store used by Fade and the others.
“Oh, look, a cute little girl. How about this? It’s a popular apple candy in the capital.”
“It looks sweet! Wow, it’s delicious. I’ll take ten.”
“Well, as always…”
Before I finished speaking, Milm eagerly grabbed a large quantity of apple candy that she couldn’t carry, leaving the stall owner slightly flabbergasted.
“Humans aren’t so bad!”
“Just because of that…?”
Half-amused, we continued walking through the shopping district turned street market. Milim’s striking appearance attracted attention from various people, as expected of merchants who praised and flattered her…
Milim, with both hands full of an enormous amount of sweets, which she carried without even putting a little in the 『Twilight Coffin』, was devouring them with such gusto.
“Wow… How much can you eat?”
“Oh? Did I not mention it?”
Milim paused from eating and looked at me.
“I’m close to being a spirit body. I won’t die even if I don’t eat.”
“Huh…”
‘So that’s why she’s been eating so much…?’
“I can convert what I eat into something other than nutrients, similar to your 『Food Enhancement』 skill.”
“『Food Enhancement』… Ah.”
So it means it doesn’t have to be food. That seems quite convenient.
By the way… Every time I saw Milim interact with humans like this, I’ve noticed something.
“Lately, there hasn’t been much resistance between you and humans.”
“Well… um…”
Milim suddenly blushed and turned her gaze away.
“It’s because… of you…”
“Uh…”
She muttered softly, and I couldn’t find the right words to respond.
With a somewhat comfortable yet awkward atmosphere, we continued walking side by side through the bustling shopping district.
