Spirit’s Paradise And The Idle Another World Life

Cooking Utensils

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Equipped with armor, I walk through the labyrinth city feeling good.
There was some trouble at the adventurer’s guild, but the city itself seems pleasant.

 

This must be the place where the grocery stores are gathered.
I buy what catches my eye while talking to the shopkeepers.
As expected of a labyrinth city, many of the goods sold here seem to be obtained from the labyrinth.

 

The vegetables seem to have been grown in the surrounding towns and villages, but the meat and fruits are apparently from the labyrinth.
Even the fruits are obtainable in the labyrinth?

 

Even Bell and Turu, who usually stay away from vegetables, seem interested in the fruits.
They sniff around the fruits lined up, but it’s not okay to eat them.

 

I gather up the fruits they recommend to me, and because Bell and Turu look happy, I end up buying more than I intended.
Ideally, I should taste the fruits before buying them, but they pull me along, signaling me to buy this and that, and dance with joy when I make the purchase.

 

Bell and Turu have big smiles on their faces, waving their arms and legs, while Rain flaps her fins and Tamamo wags her tail cutely.
I end up buying a lot of fruits because of Tamamo’s cuteness.

 

As for the meat, it’s not clear whether it’s delicious or not until it’s cooked, so everyone’s interest is low.
Since it’s from the labyrinth, I prioritize variety over quantity and buy a smaller amount.

 

This area seems to be a shopping district where commoners gather, and items from the relatively shallow levels of the labyrinth are gathered here, so it’s probably more cost-effective to defeat monsters and obtain them myself.
But the processing seems like a hassle, so it would be nice to have a connection with a butcher.

 

There are many types of vegetables here, including ones that resemble those found in Japan and some that I have never seen before.
I bought a large amount of the ones I recognize and a small amount of the ones I’m trying for the first time.

 

I was happy to find tomatoes, potatoes, and onions.
I bought a large amount of both tomatoes and potatoes.
I heard that tomatoes grow best with less water, so I want to get some seedlings.

 

But don’t tomatoes grow in warm places? I wonder if it’s okay around here since it’s hot.
Before returning to my base, I should visit nearby villages.

 

I bought quite a bit, so I was told I must have a good magic bag.
I got too excited about shopping after a long time and the delicious-looking ingredients were tempting.
It might not be good to buy more here.
Let’s move on to the next place.

 

I walk towards the general shop while looking at the map.
I need to get cooking utensils, tableware, seasoning, and clothes.

 

“Yuta, there are four people following us.
From what I overheard, they seem to be after your bag.
One of them wants to observe you first, but the other three mention you don’t have weapons and say it’s okay.
They plan to attack you all at once when we enter a less crowded area.”

 

Oh no, it seems I was too slow to calm down.
I got too excited, showing off my money while buying in bulk, and my magic bag’s high performance also got exposed.
If the fact that it has unlimited capacity and time-stop gets revealed, I might be targeted even more.

 

(If we avoid less crowded areas, we won’t be attacked, right? I think it’s okay since we won’t enter narrow paths.
Please keep an eye on them, just in case.)

 

“Understood.”

 

I got carried away despite knowing that public safety in this world is poor.
Even in Japan, there is a possibility of being targeted if I do such things.
It’s even more so in this world.

 

However, I worked hard to cultivate plants in the land of death, and I had only seen a zombie’s rotten meat, so ordinary ingredients shone brightly in my eyes.
I think it’s natural to feel extremely happy and get excited.

 

This time, it seems we won’t be attacked as long as there are people around, so it’s somewhat fortunate.
But don’t they think it’s strange that we don’t have weapons, given that we have a magic bag? I walked a bit faster towards the general shop.

 

This must be it.
It’s a big general shop that has a lot of things gathered here.
It feels like a department store, perhaps? Anyway, I entered it.

 

(Sylphy, are they still following me?)

 

“Yes, they are following you.
Hmm? Wait a moment… One of them is keeping watch at the front, and another at the back.
The rest are planning to call for reinforcements.
Three more people will be joining them.
They plan to create a scene and drag us into a back alley.”

 

The situation is worsening.
If Sylphy is with me, there shouldn’t be any problems, but I’m getting tired of this rough stuff.
Should I escape while there are still a few people? Will those who are keeping watch follow me? If I fly away, it will only create more commotion, so what should I do?

 

(Sylphy, are those people following us strong?)

 

Even if I ask for help, can something be done about being followed? If I’m found out, it’ll be over.

 

“No, they’re just ordinary thugs.
Bell’s Wind Wall will be enough to defeat them.”

 

Well, then there’s no problem.
It would be troublesome if they followed us to the inn, so let’s try to drive them away as peacefully as possible.
If it’s just one or two, we can scatter them with ease, but if their numbers increase, they’ll come back to attack us, so we’ll deal with them all at once.

“For now, let’s go shopping since there are many things we need to buy.
If you see something you want, call me over.
Silphy, I’m sorry, but please stay by my side.”

 

“Understood.” “Got it!” “Kyuu!” “Okay.” “Kuu!”

 

Watching Bell and the others fly off happily, I look around the store to find a clerk.
Who’s the clerk here? The receptionist at the adventurer’s guild wore the same clothes, but there should be a uniform.
Ah, those clothes look like a uniform.

 

“Excuse me, I need to buy a lot of things.
Could you please help me?”

 

Even in a different world, they should be able to guide me to the products I need, right?

 

“Oh, a large purchase.
We welcome it! Leave it to me.
What are you looking for?”

 

The clerk I called out to responds with a smile.
She seems like a businessperson.
The fact that her eyes are marked with a money symbol is a bit concerning.

 

“Well, I need a set of cooking utensils.
I particularly need a lot of pots.
Next, I need dishes, especially regular and soup plates.
I also need about ten cups.
Then, if there are any types of seasonings, I would be happy to have them.
Lastly, I need underwear and nightwear.
Five sets of underwear and two sets of nightwear, please.”

 

“Understood.
Let me guide you.
First, I’ll show you the cooking utensils.”

 

I hear a voice saying, “We’ve got a big spender!” I hope it’s not the clerk’s voice.
As we follow her, we arrive at a shelf with cooking-related items.
I also notice that there are now three more clerks.
This store is starting to scare me.
Are they ninjas?

 

“If you tell me what you need, I’ll get it for you.
I can also recommend some items.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, my name is Marie.
However, my three sizes are a secret.”

 

Marie lightly waves her finger and winks while saying, “As a matter of course!” This world really does have people like her.
I never thought I’d be hit with a three size joke in another world.
I’ve only seen it on TV in Japan.

 

“P-Please don’t look at me with eyes that make me feel like a rare beast.”

 

I couldn’t help but stare in amazement.

 

“Oh, I’m sorry.
Um…”

 

“ Since you said you need everything, I’ll prepare basic cooking tools that are typically used in ordinary households and are reasonably priced.”

 

“I understand.
Please do.”

 

Blushing, she thinks to herself, “This is strange.” The other men were happy with my jokes, but what about this person? Is he into men? She mumbles something rude under her breath while selecting cooking tools.
The other clerks are surprised that Marie’s special technique was dodged.

 

Maybe the three size joke really is a special technique.
Maybe it was cutting-edge humor in this world.
She’s certainly beautiful, and if I had been surprised by the three sizes joke, I might have bought more things.
Also, I’m not into men.
I like women.

 

“Here’s the complete set of cooking tools: knives, cutting boards, ladles, turners, frying pans, and pots.
Do you need anything else?”

 

It seems that basic cooking tools are readily available in this world.
I check the quality, but I can’t really tell.
However, it feels like they have a different weight and solidity than mass-produced products.
This set should be sufficient for now.

 

“Please give me four more large pots and a grill if you have one.
How much will it be for all the cooking tools?”

 

“Understood.
I’ll also prepare the grill.
Um, it will be a total of 60,000 Elt.”

 

Wow, cooking utensils are more expensive than I expected.
Is it because they are all handmade? But I have no choice but to buy them since they are necessary.
If cooking utensils are this expensive, I wonder how much furniture costs?

 

“I understand, please bundle them together for me.”

 

“Understood.”

 

When Marie snaps her fingers, three shop assistants come over to carry the cooking utensils.
Their training is excellent, but their movements seem a bit old-fashioned.
Is it just me feeling that way because I am Japanese?

 

“The tableware is right next to us.
Please come over here.”

 

As I move to the side, I see various types of tableware displayed.
Oh, they also have ceramic dishes.
I wonder if they have any glass tableware.
Wooden plates should be sufficient for serving dishes.

 

I would like a ceramic cup, but if I sign a contract with Nomos, he can make various glass cups for me.
It’s a bit debatable whether I need them or not.
Oh, but I do want a ceramic cup.
It should make coffee taste delicious.

 

“Um, could I have 30 sets of wooden plates and soup bowls each, 20 wooden cups, and 20 sets of knives, forks, and spoons, please? Is the ceramic cup expensive?”

 

“Understood.
The ceramic cup costs 5,000 Elt each.”

 

5,000 Elt for one cup.
Is it expensive? In the case of another world, it might seem cheap.
But it is still expensive if I think about it.
Hmm, if I buy one for everyone, it will cost 45,000 Elt…quite a hefty price.

 

I don’t know how much the furniture costs, so I’ll have to hold off on buying it for now.
If I have the money later, I’ll come back to buy it.

 

“The ceramic items are expensive.
Are they valuable?”

 

“In the case of ceramics, we use a lot of charcoal, which drives up the cost.
We also use ceramic containers for potions and other magical medicines, which makes cups and other items even more expensive.”

 

I see.
Magical medicines are very important.
How could I forget about them? Can I also buy charcoal here?

 

“Marie, can I buy magical medicines and charcoal here?”

 

“We have charcoal and magical medicines, but we only have those that are effective for minor cuts or mild illnesses for the general public.
If you need more potent medicines, please purchase them at a pharmacy or the adventurer’s guild.”

 

“Okay, then please give me the charcoal.”

 

I must get potions.
Necessary items keep popping up.
I may have bought too expensive armor.
I’m starting to worry if I have enough money.