The Abysmal Territory

[38]

“So we’ll be able to stay here for a week, right? That’s great, we can wait for the new clothes,” Akeiko said.

“I’ll do my best on tailoring your clothes,” Cecilia said.

“By the way, I heard that you’re excellent at using a bow, Silica?” Akeiko said.

“What?! Mom? Did you tell them about it,” Silica asked.

“I might have, I wonder?” Cecilia said.

“Really?! Mom, you're a traitor. Anyway, I don’t think I excel at it. I’m not even getting any better at it,” Silica said.

“Hmm, where’s your weapon? Do you have it inside this house?” Akeiko asked.

Silica walks toward a cabinet and gets her bow.

“This is my bow, we don’t have any good quality here in the village. They even gave me the best one but it’s still like this and I think I’m not improving,” Silica said.

“But you can hit a target with that bow?” Akeiko asked.

“Yes, although sometimes the power of the arrow couldn’t penetrate some of the wild animals' skin here. I couldn’t test it for a while since we’re not seeing any for a week already,” Silica said.

“What? Wait, if you’re not seeing any, where will your village get food for the feast later?” Akeiko asked.

“Ahm, eh. We got a stock in the warehouse, we somehow managed to create a storage for food so don’t worry about this too much,” Silica said.

“Okay? But for your bow, you’re not improving not because of yourself but because of the equipment. Those equipment do limit a person’s ability but I think I saw a bow in my inventory,” Akeiko said.

“I also saw that bow,” Saki said.

“Wait, really? We’re your inventory though?” Silica asked.

“Here,” Akeiko replied.

《Dimension Storage》

A bow came down from a void. It was sparkling and made of unknown metal. The string also looks powerful.

“What?!” Silica said as a response to the dimensional storage and the bow that came from it.

Akeiko grabbed the bow and held it to Silica.

“Wait? You’re really giving me something like this?” Silica asked.

“That looks very expensive and powerful, are you sure about it,” Cecilia said.

“Don’t worry, Auntie. I’m bad at it and Teiko is worse than me, so I think it’s better that it will be held by someone worthy of it. Right, Silica?” Akeiko replied.

“Then, thank you for giving my daughter something like this,” Cecilia said.

“Although, I don’t have any arrows in my inventory,” Akeiko said.

“This is already too much, Akeiko! I could also craft my own arrow so that thing is not a problem,” Silica said.

“That’s a relief,” Akeiko said.

“Anyway, I have a question. What’s your goal as a traveler?” Silica asked.

“I don’t know if I have the right to say it since I just joined Teiko on this journey,” Akeiko said.

“I’ll give you the permission to say it,” Saki said.

“Okay, the main rea-” Akeiko said.

Silica interjected and said, “Wait, wait! That’s fast, should I ask this directly to Teiko?”

“It’s fine, Silica-nee, Teiko-nii also told Cecilia so I think it’s fine,” Saki said.

“So you heard, Teiko, being the son of your hero, he’s on the journey of becoming one and then later facing the evil beings that’s ruling this world,” Akeiko said.

Silica’s eyes lighten up.

“Really? So he just let you join you?” Silica asked excitedly.

“Actually, I have to force him a little, he’s too careful not to endanger anyone so I have to do that,” Akeiko said.

“So, if I asked him, would he let me join?” Silica asked.

“Ahmm. I’m not really sure, though if you’re good at making and repairing clothes, I’m sure he’ll be glad to let you join,” Akeiko said.

“Really?” Silica asked. She looks at her mother with a sparkling eye.

“Alright, my daughter. I’ll teach you with everything I know. Just be sure to not slack off or you’ll not be able to do it in just a matter of days,” Cecilia said.

“I’ll do that, mom!” Silica said enthusiastically.

“What’s happening? Teiko asked after leaving the bath.

Akeiko looked at Teiko’s direction.

Kyaaaaaa!

Cecilia and Silica looked at Teiko.

“What’s the matter?” Teiko asked.

“What do you mean, what’s the matter? You’re walking half naked there and you’re just asking me that?” Akeiko said.

“Eh? I thought it’s alright doing it and it's a normal thing,” Teiko said.

“Yup, it is really normal,” Silica said.

“Ehh? Really?!” Akeiko asked.

Silica laughs. She said, “ Are you flustered seeing Teiko’s bare body? He's got a lot of developed muscles.”

“Don’t worry, I already put my clothes on right now,” Teiko said.

“I’m just not used to something like that so that ain’t normal for me,” Akeiko said.

“I’ll not do that again in front of you,” Teiko said.

“No, no, no. It’s fine, don’t make it a big deal. If everyone is okay with that, then I’ll not get flustered after seeing that anymore,” Akeiko said.

“So, you really are?” Silica asked.

“Nooo!” Akeiko exclaimed.

Everyone laughs.

“Seriously, I’m not. Teiko, strip right now. I’ll prove that I’m not,” Akeiko said.

“Okay, someone is getting out of hand here,” Saki said.

Akeiko became more flustered and just bowed her head.

“Kids nowadays are very expressive,” Cecilia said.

“We all already believe in what you’re saying, Akeiko. Let’s just let this matter slip aside,” Silica said.

“Of course, of course. Anyway, Teiko, Silica have something to tell you,” Akeiko said.