Chapter 8 “The Visiting Monster Hunters Part 2”
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“How about it? Sell or not? Actually, I don’t mind if the price is a bit high, we can discuss the subject if you like…” Dawn acted like he didn’t know and kept pestering the group. The eagerness in his eye looked precisely like an overly excited fan finding a treasure.
“The crossbow is made by my friend so it’s not for sale.” The female monster hunter couldn’t take it anymore and took a step back over the chill running down her back.
“So that’s why eh?” Dawn pretends to lament the fact and sound defeated, “Then can I request a custom one as well from your friend? Everything is negotiable…”
The other two males present also couldn’t take it anymore and wanted to flee. Grabbing their female companion, both men didn’t wait and began dragging their partner away: “Leave, leave, leave, why are we wasting our time with him?”
Watching the three depart from his property, Dawn didn’t relent and continued to play out his act of being an enthusiast by sending them out to the front yard.
“The monster hunters are gone?” Shadow had come out of nowhere to ask with a big grin on her face.
“You saw it all so why ask me?” Dawn returned with a smile and closed the door behind his back, “Aren’t you nervous?”
“I’ve dealt with them many times before already. It’s probably a habit of nature for me by this point.” Shadow points out she didn’t take her own words to heart and instead asked about her own wardrobe, “Would it be strange for me to wear this outfit outside?”
Her attire didn’t change at all from yesterday so this made Dawn wonder why she asked the question: “It’s very normal, similar to a modern girl’s dress. Sssss…. You were wearing such outfits a hundred years ago?!”
The catling’s style wasn’t outdated in the modern era, but she came from a century ago! If true, wouldn’t her wardrobe be regarded as strange by everyone back then?
“Flag dresses are really not my thing. I designed this costume myself. It’s light and flexible. As for what humans think of me, I don’t care.”
Dawn scratched his head and got even more confused now, “If you don’t care then why are you asking me now?”
Making an it’s obvious expression: “You’re walking with me, I naturally have to be considerate of your feelings. If it stands out too much, wouldn’t that bring you trouble? We did just deal with those monster hunters so you get.”
“Mhmm… You’re right.” Dawn nods and agrees. It’s good to be so experienced because he didn’t even think about the issue.
“Now let’s eat! After we eat, I want to go shopping. I can’t wait!”
….
Half an hour later.
Dawn and the catling were riding a bus to head into the city.
“I say… this big iron box is indeed better than a horse-drawn carriage, but isn’t it a little overcrowded?”
“Nothing we can do. To head directly into the city center, we need to take this bus for half an hour so bear with it.”
Taking the initiative to protect the cat lady with him acting as the human shield, he found it frustrating as well. They lived in the suburbs with only this bus line leading into the city. Forget about walking. Even calling a taxi was difficult here. Then it’s a Sunday when all the neighbors like to visit the market, so it’s no wonder the bus got stuffed to the brim.
Fortunately, it wasn’t too long before they arrived at the station.
“We’re getting off here.”
“Eh… we’re here?”
Dawn smoothly grabbed the catling’s wrist and led the way down the exit. If he doesn’t do this, she will continue to nap on the seat. Also, it’s great seeing the confused face she was making after waking up. “Cute”, that’s the best word that came to mind in describing the girl’s expression.
It was not easy to squeeze off the bus, but they got it done and came out to the station where Dawn attended university. It’s familiar ground to him.
“These… they’re all houses? Can people live in them?” The catling’s surprised expression was plain as day over the high-rises, “I thought the buildings where we live were already very tall, but now in comparison to these, it’s simply… how exactly long did I sleep for…”
She’s starting to doubt her own life at this point. She’s lived for a thousand years, yet far more changes occurred within the last century than all the time combined. If Dawn told her this was the kingdom of heaven, then she would also believe it.