All-rounder Healer Chapter 280: From The Party

“Cheers!” (John)

“Cheers!” (Rook)

“Let’s party!” (John)

　After finishing work for whatever reason, I returned to town and decided to buy the four of them dinner.

　Or rather, I just couldn’t leave them alone when they were trying to have poisonous mushrooms for dinner.

“Well, you don’t have to be shy about eating today.” (Rook)

“Thank you!” (John)

“This may be the first time I’ve seen so much food on the table…” (Adventurer)

“Yum, yum…” (Adventurer)

　They—the party called Winds of Solmar includes two boys, John and Sam, and two girls, Noe and Bouse, but the restaurant they recommended was located close to a slum and was a rundown establishment… To put it mildly, it was a shabby restaurant.

　The food they served was more quantity than quality, which was not what I expected, but they seemed to enjoy it.

　I was not satisfied with this pile of boiled Potatohs and soup without any ingredients, but I don’t know how much it would cost if I took them to a regular restaurant, so I gave up and decided that there was nothing I could do.

“I’m just happy I don’t have to eat the dizzy mushrooms…” (Noe)

“Right, I feel so sick when I eat them.” (Bouse)

“Yes, yes. It kind of makes me think about bad things…” (Sam)

“Really? I don’t feel that, at all!” (John)

　What’s that, I’m scared.

　Is it some kind of mind-altering poison?

“You’re too used to eating dizzy mushrooms!” (Noe)

“Don’t eat them until you get used to them…” (Bouse)

　If you keep eating them, will you develop a tolerance to the poison?

　I was somewhat intrigued by the mushrooms, so I asked them about it.

“How do you eat dizzy mushrooms?” (Rook)

“You can eat them raw!” (John)

“You cannot.” (Noe)

“It’s impossible. They are too hard to eat raw.” (Bouse)

“Usually, they are grilled. Grilling them reduces the side effects and makes them easier to eat.” (Sam)

　So it’s a poison that breaks down when heated.

“The uncles said that men should shut up and take a raw bite to make themselves stronger!” (John)

“That’s just a myth, isn’t it? That’s just a bunch of nonsense to get kids to eat dizzy mushrooms.” (Sam)

　After eating and drinking, they went home.

　Leaving the dizzy mushrooms…

　John gave them to me like a gift, and I couldn’t refuse, so I took them, but frankly, I don’t know what to do with them.

　Well, I guess I could use them as emergency rations in case I really run out of food…

　That being said, I’ve somehow gotten involved with them a lot and now that I’m involved, I can’t leave them alone.

　…Apparently, they are renting a room at Stella Church’s orphanage, so it might be a good idea to check in on them once in a while. When I go to pray.

　A few days have passed since then.

　I visited the Adventurers’ Guild every day, accepting requests for healing regardless of the cost, and I also completed a request to investigate abandoned mine tunnels. I also do my best to gather information by exploring the town, looking for bookstores, browsing in armorers’ stores, and talking to adventurers.

　Sometimes I go to the church to pray, and sometimes checking on John and the others.

“Here are some Horned Rabbits.” (Rook)

“Sorry for the bother and thank you very much.” (Priest)

　When I go out of town and hunt Horned Rabbits, I don’t sell them but donate them to the orphanage.

　When I checked on John, I saw the orphanage attached to the church… and I couldn’t turn a blind eye.

“It’s on! It’s Horned Rabbit tonight!” (John)

“Oh yeah!” (Orphan)

“Amazing! I’m so excited!” (Orphan)

　John and his party members are overjoyed along with the children… well, let’s leave it at that.

“Here’s some hot water.” (Priest)

“Thank you.” (Rook)

　I took a seat and sipped the white water that the priest had poured for me.

　I breathed a sigh of relief as my cold body warmed up little by little.

　I don’t think I have ever had the custom of drinking water in any town before, but in this town, people drink water from wells and springs.

　I wondered if the water was clean because of its proximity to the mountains.

“How are you doing these days?” (Rook)

　I began my small talk with a simple, “How are you doing?”

“Hoho… Thanks to Lady Tessretia, I am able to spend time comfortably.” (Priest)

　The priest sitting across the table from me sipped his warm water.

　From the next room, you can hear the sound of small children playing, and from the kitchen, you can hear the sound of a Horned Rabbit being chopped into pieces.

　Apparently, they are making soup.

　I wonder how many times I have chatted with the priest like this. Perhaps it’s his personality, but I feel so at home with him that I tend to linger and make small talk with him.

“But recently there are days when the mine is closed. I’m concerned about that…” (Priest)

“I’ve heard about it.” (Rook)

“This is a mining town. Many residents are employed in jobs related to the mines. If it stops, it will be… Well, I hope it won’t be too bad.” (Priest)

“What would be the reason for the mine to shut down?” (Rook)

“Well… Well, an old man, relegated to the edge of town like this, will not get that kind of information… the Great Church may have some information about it.” (Priest)

　Saying that the priest looked into the distance.

“Great Church…” (Rook)

“That one is also very involved with the upper echelons of the country.” (Priest)

“Um… What’s the difference between the Great Church and the Stelle Church in the first place?” (Rook)

　I had not asked him before because I did not know whether it was right or wrong to ask or not, but when the name of the church came up, I took the plunge and asked him.

“There is no difference. Originally.” (Priest)

“Originally?” (Rook)

“We are both believers in Lady Tessretia and we both pray to her. I used to be a member of that church. But they are acting with support from the nobles—no, let’s not talk about it now. It’s too late to talk about it now.” (Priest)

　Somehow, I got the feeling that I could not go into the matter any further, so I thanked the priest and left the church.

“Hmm… Well, I wonder. There must be a lot going on in this town.” (Rook)

“Kyu?” (Shion)

“I mean, there are grown-up circumstances.” (Rook)

　It’s such a big town, so there must be a lot of things going on that can’t be easily talked about.

　It’s not like I’m going to say anything but it’s going to be difficult.

　I was thinking about this as I headed for the Adventurers’ Guild.

　Today’s work, an investigation of an abandoned mine, needs to be reported.

　When I entered the Adventurers Guild, there were a lot of people inside, probably because it was evening, and I lined up at the reception desk while regretting that I made a mistake in the order of going to the Adventurers Guild and the church, and finally, it was my turn, and my report was completed.

“Tunnel No. 6 was clear.” (Rook)

“Oh, Mr. Rook, good timing. Actually, I have an important matter to talk to you about, it’s urgent, are you available? You can listen? Right?” (Receptionist)

“Huh? Well, I have time…” (Rook)

“Thank you very much! Then, this way, please.” (Receptionist)

“Huh? Understood.” (Rook)

　The receptionist asked another woman to work at the counter and guided me past the counter.

　Eh? Isn’t this the staff area? I’m a little nervous, but…

　Then she brought me to a door at the back of the room.

“This way.” (Receptionist)

　The receptionist knocks on the door.

“Come in.” (Voice)

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