Another: Memory of Another World

Ch. 55 Struggles in the store

Seeing the large building that presents a variety of these items, made Antares quite surprised. Even Steve had thought that he was standing in a royal warehouse rather than a store. It was more like 4 large buildings that were made into one. One for food, one for military rations, and one for jewelry.

Is the business in Rimun profitable? // ask Antares in heart. At first glance, each room is filled with a different type of person. One building was filled with ministries that bought food for its master. The two buildings were more towards teenage boys and the adventurers in striking armor. While the third building is filled with teenage women who come from the upper class only. There were also some men who bought rings and necklaces with thin smiles. Maybe he'll give it to someone as a gift.

The noble class is different.// Antares comments.

"Let's go in, I hope he's not busy." After staring for quite a while, the two immediately went into one of the skates. That is the leftmost, skat for food.

Once inside, everyone's eyes were on Antares. His face was as soft as silk, perfectly smooth without flaws, adorned with a pair of dark blue gems and golden hair making anyone who saw it would beat fast. As soon as their eyes met, the maid would avert her gaze while blushing in embarrassment.

"Welcome, can I help Steve's grandfather, deck Antares?" ask one of the shopkeepers with a warm smile. He was one of the servants who took part in the expedition a few days ago. So he knew both. He had seen the whereabouts of the two men since Steve and Antares stood quietly in front of the store, but chose to remain silent.

"Yo mbak Delly how are you? you look very busy as always." Antares asked excitedly which made the hard face of the young woman named Delly slightly softened.

Meanwhile, the servants who saw the interaction with the two whispered to each other with enthusiasm

"Thank you to Mr. Gustav, I live a long life. Also thank you to both of you we were able to arrive at Rimun town safely." He said while bowing his body.

"No need to think, but may I ask, does the building next door belong to son Gustav? and is this store always crowded?"

"Yes, one of the selling points of the trader is his name. And the master is already known in high-end circles as an honest trader who sells quality products. The store will be crowded every day. The shop next door, was also his permanent property."

"That's only natural after seeing the contents of that carriage."

"Hehe, we need to go the extra mile to keep him in the best shape possible. Oh yeah, what are you guys doing here? Do you want to meet with Mr Gustav? Or just buy equipment for the expedition?" He knew both were very strong travelers. Especially the grandfather, so he thought both of them were about to go on another expedition.

"No, we want to see Mr. Gustav, does he exist? If he's busy, we can wait while we look around." Antares saw some ingredients that were quite difficult for him to find naturally in the forest, such as salt and sugar, monster meat that only lived in the southern regions, vegetables that only grew in the highlands, which are only grown in the highlands, et cetera.

"Okay, I'll be right back." Delly bowed her body once more, then she immediately went through the back door.

Steve stood against the wall, watching the little boy scurry around the store, sorting out the materials that caught his eye. Not long after, a group of thugs came to the store. Making a noise in the store. Steve only frowned when he saw the guards and thugs fighting. The servants who were immediately away so as not to get involved in the fight, while the soldier who was proud of the dukedom still did not come.

"What's this, what's the reason you're making a mess here?" A distinctive voice came from behind.it was the wide middle-aged man, Bernard Gustav.

"Gustav are you senile? You haven't paid your debt for this month, so the boss sent us here to withdraw it?."

"Oh, debt? Why I've never heard of it. What's the name of the boss who owed me that?"

"The name is Steve Emmanuel! He is a man who has conquered the Dragon alone."

Bernard was a little surprised when the biggest thug said a familiar name. So did Steve who was watching from earlier in the corner. Meanwhile Antares tries to stay flat-faced with the corners of the mouth going up and down.

"I believe I don't owe him any money. Moreover, he will not send barbarians like you here to do such trivial things."

"No matter the reason, you have to pay 500 pieces of gold right now, or we will destroy this place!" threatened again.

"But how dare you laugh at us! Do you want your house destroyed by Steve!?"

"Yes right, destroy the house, and hand the boy over to the boss!" said another thug.

"This, are they your grandfather's men?" Ask a rather surprised Gustav. Delly had not yet mentioned the names of the two guests when another waiter walked in and complained about what had happened.

"You know them Antares?"

"Ha. Hm, I know them, if not one of the members of the Black Wolf gang that rules the underworld." hearing the word black wolf, everyone's faces suddenly turned pale. "So, I don't think it's okay to call the guards and throw them in jail."

"Are you crazy! I don't know where you heard that name from, but you better not say it so carelessly." One of the servants present scolded the boy loudly.

Because the name is a little taboo among the upper class.

"So that's how it looks..." But Bernard was deep in his own thoughts.

"Everyone, respond to the child and the old man! Take them to the boss!"

"Ready!"

Steve was about to step forward, only to be held back by Antares' hand. He saw a faint smile on the child's face, then decided to retreat.

"Don't make too much noise" Steve asked.

"No need to worry, [Transmutation]." Antares casts one of the low-level spells he knows.

A magic circle formed in front of his palm, then a reddish light enveloped the bodies of the thugs.

For a moment, everyone was surprised because the child was able to use level 2 magic at the age of 10-12 years. Then they were surprised because the ank turned the thugs into snails. The service that scolded him a moment ago also broke out in cold sweat when it saw the incident.

"You should have left one person to interrogate." - Steve.

"I don't think that's necessary, because Mr. Gustav already knows who's behind all this commotion" he said in a plain tone.

The statement made Gustav slightly gasp. Same with the people who were there.

"Well, let's talk about that inside. Let's go in Grandpa Steve, son of Antares."

The name that came out of Bernard's mouth made everyone fall open once more.

(connecting.).

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