I’m Not Good at Offensive Magic, but I’ll Do My Best With Support Magic!

「Did you enjoy the bath?」

After I got out of the bath and walked past the counter, the receptionist called out to me.

「Yes, it was very good」

「I’m glad to hear that you are satisfied with your stay. Would you like to have your meals in your room?」

「I’d appreciate it if you would」

I looked at the dining room, and although there were empty seats, there were still a lot of people there, and I was very worried that I wouldn’t be able to eat calmly.

「Understood. Please wait for me in your room, I’ll be right with you」

「Thank you very much」

When I got out of the bath, the Oneesan didn’t mention anything about me wearing a robe, but rather took care of it.

I’m sure that she was aware of the situation in some way. I don’t know if she knows that I’m a quirky, abominable child, though.

Then, when I got back to my room, there was one thing I had to do first.

「Diiiive!」

That is, jumping into the futon!

I couldn’t do it earlier because Shea-san stopped me.

The futon I jumped into was very fluffy and soft, and it accepted me.

「Yuan, you look happy」

「Yes, a futon like this would make me want to stay here every day!」

「Not every day at our current rank, but it’s not a problem if we’re staying at the right places」

「But… it would be a shame to have to stay at the Inn so often」

I was shaken by the fact that I was mainly camping out in the field.

Do I save as much as I can to buy a house someday, or do I stay at an Inn to regain my wits, even if it means making a detour?

I don’t have a problem with camping out in the open… but Inns…. That’s how much I’ve learned that a well-run Inn is attractive.

Besides, Shea-san will be with me from now on, and if I choose to camp, I’m sure she won’t object since she’s Shea-san. I’m afraid that because of that, I’m going to get frustrated without knowing it.

As I wrapped myself in my futon and pondered, there was a knock at the door.

「Sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve brought your meal」

「Hai~」

「Yuan!」

After taking a bath and wrapping myself in warm blankets, I seemed to be out of it. More than anything, I was looking forward to the smell of the dining room as I walked past it, and my actions seemed to have become bolder.

This caused me to lose my usual attention to my actions.

「Excuse me…」

Shea-san didn’t call out in time, and I opened the door without putting on the hood of my robe, and I met the Oneesan’s eyes…

「「――――― !」」

The Oneesan and I were at a loss for words, and I let out a muffled scream.

I’ve done it. But it’s too late, her eyes are wide open and she’s frozen. Of course, so am I.

Maybe I’ll get kicked out of the Inn.

「Black… Heavenly Fox, sama?」

「…… Eh?」

I was surprised to hear the Oneesan’s words. I was expecting to be cursed at, so I was somewhat disappointed.

But maybe she’s being considerate because I’m a guest. When I think about it, it still scares me.

「Etto, Don’t you feel… uncomfortable?」

「Not at all! I’ve met the Black Heavenly Fox-sama!」

However, the words that she replied to me were not words of abuse.

「Etto, Shea-san?」

Unable to understand the situation, I asked Shea-san for help, but she just nodded her head. Shea-san also didn’t seem to understand the situation.

Despite the fact that my appearance is usually referred to as an abomination, Oneesan calls me a Black Heavenly Fox and looks at me with sparkling eyes.

I couldn’t understand why.

「In the meantime, we’ll have some food. Yuan is hungry too」

「Ah, yes. I’m sorry, let me take these inside for you」

Oneesan seems to have come to her senses and brings the food to the room.

I’ve already seen the food laid out on the table… but it was the most opulent meal I’ve never had.

「Please enjoy your meal」

「Ah, thank you very much」

I thank the Oneesan who put the food on the table for me.

However, Oneesan does not leave the room.

「Um… ?」

「Yes?」

「No, I was just a little concerned because you didn’t leave the room」

「Ah, I’m sorry. I was hoping to catch a glimpse of Black Heavenly Fox-sama eating, and if possible, to get your impressions of the meal…」

「I’m not… called the Black Heavenly Fox, I’m called the Abominable Child」

Oneesan is most likely mistaken. If I keep quiet, I’m sure it will end up being a misunderstanding, but I don’t feel comfortable feeling like I’m deceiving people.

In that case, I decided to make a bold confession of the truth.

「Abominable child, is it?」

「Yes, that’s what the black-haired beastmen are called」

「Could it be that Black Heavenly Fox-sama is from the Imperial City?」

「I’m not from the Imperial City, but from a village near it」

「Ah… I see」

Oneesan nodded as if she was satisfied.

What does that mean?

「I can’t explain it in detail, but my grandmother knows a lot about that area. Why don’t you ask her about it later, if you like? I’m sure my grandmother would be happy to talk to you. I don’t want to force you to do this, but it will depend on your schedule」

「Shea-san… ?」

「I’ll do whatever Yuan wants. But I’m also a little curious」

The Abominable Child and the Black Heavenly Fox.

There seems to be a clue lying around as to what makes it different, and what my existence as so called means.

I was troubled, but I made a decision.

「Oneesan, when we finish eating, could you ask your grandmother if we could have a word with her?」

「Yes, I will be sure to let you know!」

「Thank you very much」

「Now, please enjoy your meal」

I thought she was going to leave the room right away, but she persisted in trying to watch me eat.

As Oneesan peeked at me indefinitely, Shea-san muttered, 「Innkeeper’s receptionist… reputation…」 and finally left the room in a hurry. Shea-san, you’re amazing!

But I understand the feeling. Like myself, there are times when I can’t overcome my curiosity.

I finally settled down, and although the word Black Heavenly Fox bothered me, my curiosity was more about the food than about it, so I started on the long awaited meal.

「It’s delicious…」

It’s so good that it almost brings tears to my eyes.

I was happy when I ate with Wings of the Fire Dragon, but this meal was even better.

The bread is soft and goes well with the salty soup full of ingredients, and the stewed meat of the dish melts in my mouth.

The taste, of course, and the texture and smell are a delight.

「Shea-san, it’s delicious!」

「Un, delicious」

Shea-san also seemed to enjoy the food, crunching it into her mouth.

「But it’s so extravagant, I’m afraid of what comes after」

「Really?」

「Yes, next time I might compare it to dried Goblin meat-sama!」

「It’s okay. I’ve eaten a lot of things, but that was that. They’re all the same」

「Is that so?」

「Un. It’s definitely an elegant taste. However, dried Goblin meat is a strong yet nostalgic taste. I like the chewiness of it more than anything」

Apparently, Shea-san likes the dried Goblin meat.

Yes, it was, an excellent travel companion. This meal and dried Goblin meat-sama are different. They have different qualities!

When I realized this, I apologized to the dried Goblin meat in my heart.

Shea-san asked me to keep working on it.

But the happy times don’t last. Instead, a different kind of happiness will come, though.

「My stomach… is full」

「Yuan eat a lot more」

「I can’t…」

In the end, I couldn’t finish all the dishes. Still, I was very happy to have a full stomach of delicious food. I am happy.

Both the feeling of happiness while eating and the feeling of happiness after eating are great.

Shea-san ate the rest of the food that I couldn’t finish. Even so, there still seemed to be room for more, perhaps because Shea-san is a surprisingly big eater?

So I’m a little surprised that she haven’t gained weight.

「I hope it’s okay, though」

「What is?」

「I’m talking about the Oneesan」

I can’t stay in a happy mood forever.

The plan for the rest of the day was to talk to her Oneesan’s grandmother.

However, I am a little nervous when I think about the possibility that it could be a trap.

It scares me to think that if that story was made up and it was a manipulation to catch me, an abominable child.

「I’ll kick it all to the curb then. Yuan just needs to rest easy」

「Yes, you’re right, Shea-san’s here!」

That’s right. I’m not alone. If something happens, Shea-san will be there. I can also fight with Shea-san, so there is no problem.

Realizing once again that I was not alone, I went to Oneesan to return the dishes and to talk to her grandmother.

「! ! ! Black Heaven…………… thank you for taking the trouble to return it. How was your meal?」

For a moment, Oneesan almost shouted out in excitement, but she quickly accepted the dishes.

There are still people in the dining room, so they took notice of us.

「Yes, it was the best meal I’ve ever had!」

「I’m sure my father will be very pleased to hear that」

「So…」

「Yes. My grandmother will be visiting you in your room later, is that okay with you?」

「No problem」

「Thank you very much. Please make yourself comfortable in your room until then」

Apparently, her grandmother will be coming to our room. In a way, it’s comforting to know that we’ll be there to welcome her.

If you are an adventurer, you would understand that unknown spaces and places are dangerous.

We went back to our room and waited patiently for her to arrive.

Author:

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