34.1. It’s A Little Embarrassing To Be Expected Like That, Isn’t It?

The city of Gandarl was as lively as ever.
It’s evidence that the politics of the Border Viscount Veil Road are going well. However, the scarcity of demi-humans, typical of large cities, remained unchanged.
Although the number has decreased now, discrimination against demi-humans still runs deep. Especially in large cities, it’s fair to say there’s no place for demi-humans.
“Still, there aren’t many demi-humans.”
“Oh, Craft, do you happen to know any demi-humans?”
“Yeah, I grew up in a rural orphanage, and there were plenty of demi-human children there. Also, Leafan is probably a half.”
“Come to think of it, you’re right. Leafan looks normal, so it’s easy to forget. Besides that, I’ve had no contact with demi-humans.”
“Is there still discrimination among soldiers?”
“I don’t have any… at least I don’t think so. But there are a few colleagues who seem prejudiced. I think it’s a relic of the past.”
“It can’t be helped… Once you say that, it’s over. From the perspective of those who get discriminated against just for being demi-human, it’s unbearable.”
“Yeah, you’re right. I try my best not to think that way.”
“I have plenty of demi-human acquaintances!”
“Well, Leafan is a half, after all.”
“Yeah, that’s true.”
Moreover, Leafan has an easygoing personality. It seems like she’d have many friends without such discrimination. 
And if she’s in the Production Guild, she’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet different people.
“Well, Leafan seems like he could get along with anyone. He’s like a mascot, you know?”
“I feel like I’m getting subtly mocked here!?”
“Oh, those skewers look delicious. Let me treat you both.”
“I feel like we’re getting blatantly deceived here!”
“It’s just your imagination, just your imagination. Are you not going to eat?”
“We’ll eat!”
Fortunately, I have quite a bit of money.
I’m currently a guild officer in the Production Guild.
So, while my basic salary is fixed, it’s a decent amount. In addition to that, I receive special rewards for contributing to the development village. So I’ve become quite wealthy.
I switched from the Adventurers Guild to the Production Guild, and the last job from the Adventurers Guild, which was to go to the development village, paid quite well.
Because of this, I have quite a bit of money now, and since most of the materials needed for development are expenses, my funds aren’t decreasing.
As for the money I spend, it’s mainly on books from Jabir-sensei and alchemical equipment that I purchase as my own possessions. 
Of course, they’re expensive, but they’re not consumables, so with my current income, it doesn’t really affect my wallet.
Of course, money isn’t something I’m short of, but since I can’t break my contract with the guild and become independent as an alchemist, it’s basically disposable income.
So, a little bit of spending isn’t a big deal.
I’m still waiting for approval, but presenting the elixir to the Border Viscount is also expected to bring a special reward as a contribution to the guild.
Since I’ve already obtained the books I planned to buy, I have quite a bit of money left over.
“Hmm. I never thought I’d go from being a poor adventurer to being wealthy.”
“Craft-kun, you’ve achieved a lot.”
“It makes me happy to hear you say that.”
It’s a great thing to be able to help people and receive money for it.
All that’s left is for Kyle to be happy, but I have one concern.
Since I’m heading to the Commercial Guild now, I can discuss that too.
“Hey, old man, give me 4 of those skewers.”
“Thanks as always!”
I received the fragrant skewers and gave one to Persia and two to Leafan.
“”……””
Huh? Why are they silent? Isn’t this the moment to say thank you?
“Craft-kun, can I ask you something?”
“Yeah.”
“Why did I only get two?”
“Well, you’re gonna eat 2, right?”
“”……””
Huh? Why?
“Craft, let me give you some advice.”
“Oh, sure.”
“Don’t you think saying to a woman, ‘You’re a glutton, aren’t you?’ is a bit much?”
“Huh!?”
Huh? Huh!?
But Leafan is like a hungry character, right!?
“How do you see people, Craft-kun!?”
“Well… you always eat a lot despite being small…”
For some reason, Persia held her forehead.
“Craft, you… you’re not popular, are you…?”
“Ugh!?”
Wh-why does she know my secret!? Is it magic!?
“Craft-kun. We should talk sometime.”
“Huh!? Is it my fault!?”
For some reason, Leefan and Persia looked at each other before shaking their heads.
Huh!? Is it really me!?
“For now, hand over your skewer to me.”
“Come to think of it, Persia is also a hungry character!”
“Don’t call me a hungry character!!!”
On the way, the 2 of them lectured me about consideration for women.
Unbelievable.
It was the Production Guild that helped me in such situations.
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