Chapter 328: 328

Once we got inside the commercial guild, we saw the counter was vacant, and there are only a few people in such a large room .

I went to the reception . The receptionist is working while facing down without noticing my presence .

[Ano~……] Yuna

[Oh yes! I’m sorry…… Bear-san!? And Karina-sama?] Receptionist

When I called out, the receptionist raised her face and got dumbfounded . She was even more surprised to see me, than seeing Karina next to me . And she even made a stunning three-stage surprised expression .

The receptionist is a woman in her 20’s with brown hair .

The receptionist looks at my face and Karina alternately . There’s a appeared, floating above the receptionist’s head .

Well, you know what I mean .

However, I have no reason to answer that, so I will carry out my purpose of coming to the guild .

[I have something to ask, is it okay?] Yuna

[Um, yes . What would it be?] Receptionist

The receptionist nods while being confused .

I talked about wanting to purchase a small house and gave the letter of introduction I got from Balima-san . The receptionist looks at the letter of introduction that was given to her and repeatedly look at me, the letter, and Karina in a loop .

[Karina-sama, this is…] Receptionist

[I’m sorry . I just came along with her, so I don’t know the contents of my father’s letter . ] Karina

Karina replies politely like the lord’s daughter should be .

[Etto, Yuna-san right?] Receptionist

The receptionist spoke my name . Did Balima-san even mention my name in the letter?

[Yeah, that’s right, so I want a small house, but is there any available? I think I can afford it even if it is a little expensive . ] Yuna

There is no problem even if it is small since it’ll only have a Bear Gate in it . But the reply from the receptionist was very unexpected .

[No, no payment is required . ] Receptionist

[…………?] Yuna

This time, a appears on my head .

I don’t even understand what she’s saying . But the receptionist answered my question immediately .

[It says here in the letter, . ] Receptionist

What was that? I haven’t heard anything like that from Balima-san .

However, it may be possible after remembering Balima-san’s face and behavior . At first, he told me to stay at his home, but when I thought he was just thinking, he suddenly agreed to write a letter of introduction and let me buy a house .

Did I offend him because I refused his offer of gratitude?

[Etto, Karina-sama I would like to confirm to you but is Bear… Yuna-san connected to the Ishrit family?] Receptionist

[Yuna-san is an important guest of the Ishrit family . I can guarantee it . ] Karina

After all of that, even if there was a letter of introduction, she still can’t trust it, huh?

Just because I’m a Bear!

[I understand . Then, can you please tell me your desired home?] Receptionist

The receptionist endured wanting to ask about my appearance and handled her job swiftly .

Many eyes have been staring at me everywhere . Words such as [A bear], [She’s a bear], and [Cute] can be heard from the merchants and guild staffs .

Karina turns her line of sight to those people and silenced them .

I told her not to use her authority . However, I have to thank Karina for being with me here .

I explained to the receptionist that it would be helpful if my house was nearby a store . It’s convenient if I want to go for a quick shopping if the store is just nearby .

When I told her that, Karina cuts into the conversation .

[I would like her house near my house . ] Karina

[Um, why?] Yuna

[The closer you are, the better!] Karina

Karina said strongly . I replied, [Y~yeah, sure . ] as Karina pushed herself to me .

The receptionist who saw that was laughing .

[I’ll look it up . Please wait a moment . ] Receptionist

When the receptionist checked the map, words like, , , , , and can be heard from her, then followed by a long .

[Sorry for the wait . ] Receptionist

The receptionist spread the map and told us where Karina’s house was and the nearby streets where shops were lined up . There must have been a shop where I can buy spices somewhere along these streets . That could work .

Then she told us the locations of the candidate houses . They were all in the streets between the shops and Karina’s house . I’ve seen a few of the houses close to the shops on the street where I pointed my Bear Puppet .

[Right about here would be good, I think?] Yuna

[Right here!] Karina

On the contrary, Karina pointed at a house close to her house . Both of our opinions were divided .

[Why are you pointing over there?] Karina

[Because it’s closer to the store?] Yuna

[If that’s the case, this house isn’t so far away either, so there’s no problem!] Karina

[But if I want to go shopping, this one is more convenient!] Yuna

I and Karina look into each other’s eyes . Neither of us backed down .

I could back down, however… Somehow, it turned into a showdown .

[Ano~ what about here?] Receptionist

Watching us having a big showdown, the receptionist proposes a new option . The place suggested by the receptionist was a house in the middle of the area that I and Karina had pointed to .

[This house is relatively new, it’s close to Karina-sama’s house and close to the shops as well . I think it fits both of your requests . ] Receptionist

I and Karina looked at each other again .

We nod at each other with a expression, face to face .

I and Karina accepted the proposal of the receptionist . Looking at us, the receptionist made a relieved expression . But, as expected, she is a staff member of the commercial guild, so she is also good at mediation .

Well, all I have to do is to check at the actual house and decide whether to buy it . If it doesn’t work, I’ll play at Karina’s house again .

We went to check the house together with the receptionist . Its location on the map was halfway along the street between Karina’s house and the shops .

I look at my house .

[Yeah, it’s nice . ] Yuna

It’s a small house, though it’s a two-story house .

[Isn’t it small?] Karina

[It’s enough because it’s only me who will be staying there . ] Yuna

There are no plans to come here in a large group . It’s fine even if I come here with Fina who knew about the Bear Gate . Even so, I can just go home without staying here . So I really don’t need a big house .

[Do you want to check inside?] Receptionist

[Yes, please . ] Yuna

The house is new and the interior is beautiful . But it’s a bit dusty and it needs cleaning .

The first floor has a kitchen, a dining room, a bath, and a toilet, also a small warehouse at the back . There are two rooms on the second floor .

Apparently, it looks like a house for newlyweds .

[Yeah, it’s decided . I’ll take it!] Yuna

[Ah, thank you very much . Then let’s head back to the guild to make the contract . ] Receptionist

We went back to the Commercial Guild .

[So, may I have your guild card?] Receptionist

Name: Yuna

Age: 15 years

Occupation: Bear

Adventurer Rank: C

Commercial Rank: E

She looked at my guild card and said .

[Occupation: Bear?] Receptionist

As always, why would everyone look at that?

[Yuna-san is also a member of the commercial guild . ] Receptionist

[Well, I have some little businesses . So I’m paying with my money . ] Yuna

[As I said earlier, it’s okay because it will be covered by the Ishrit family according to Balima-sama’s letter . ] Receptionist

[I will pay half . ] Yuna

Even before I heard about it, I had no intention of having Balima-san pay all of it . But if I pay it all, I would hurt Balima-san’s feelings . So I decided to pay half of it .

The receptionist seems to be confused at my words . Balima-san’s letter of the introduction states that . But I suddenly said that I’ll pay half . She doesn’t seem to know which of the instructions to take .

[Yuna-san . It’s gratitude from my father . Please, accept it . ] Karina

[I can’t accept all of it . But I’ll take half because I can’t ignore Balima-san’s feelings . I won’t back down here even with the words of Karina and Balima-san . ] Yuna

[Yuna-san……] Karina

I asked the receptionist about the purchase price of the house .

[But……] Receptionist

[I will talk to Balima-san . ] Yuna

[……I understand . ] Receptionist

The receptionist took a deep breath and accepted my words . I paid half of the amount presented and bought the house .

I can’t believe how much he wanted to thank me, he even wants to pay for the house .

Although, haven’t I received a house with picture books and stuffed animals before? Well, I couldn’t refuse at that time . Everything was modest .

After successfully paying, Karina and I went to the house that I just bought, to clean it . Although they did manage it, it’s still somewhat dirty .

[Yuna-san, you really are wealthy . That Oneesan was really surprised by you . ] Karina

She was surprised that I paid half of the price of a house, even though I only paid half .

When I entered the house, I summoned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to help with the cleaning . Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear wiped the floor with a rag .

(TN: Whew, for a second, I thought they were the rags . )

I want to borrow a cat’s paws for cleaning, so I decided to borrow the bear’s paws . Even if I say that they’re helping with cleaning, it feels like they’re just playing .

Well, I’ve been spending so much time with Karina, so I thought this time, I’ll also be spending it with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear .

[Hey, Karina will also help with the cleaning . ] Yuna

[Yes, of course . I will not lose to Swaying Bear-chan and Hugging Bear-chan . ] Karina

Back at the commercial guild, I tried to say good-bye to Karina because I was about to go and clean my house, but Karina said she would also help . At her home, they have maids . So I’m worried if such a lady can clean properly, I’ve never seen a lady who can be good at cleaning .

[…………] Yuna

And so, my worry was right on the target .

[Karina, Swaying Bear is there!] She almost trampled Swaying Bear .

[Karina, look out!] She hit her head against the door .

[Karina, watch your step!] She’s looking at Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear cleaning with a rag, she steps on her rag that was on the floor .

[Karina, watch out for the bucket . ] This time her clothes got stuck on a bucket of water and tripped .

[Uu, Yuna-san, Hugging Bear-chan, I’m sorry…] Karina

Hugging Bear was splendidly soaked . The water splashed and hit Hugging Bear who’s right next to her . The water was dirty because it was being used to wash the rags . The white bear became a little darker .

Hugging Bear sadly cries .

Karina hurriedly tried to wipe Hugging Bear with the dirty rag she had in her hand, so I quickly stopped her .

[Hugging Bear is fine . Karina just continue to wipe the floor . ] Yuna

I unsummoned Hugging Bear and quickly summon it again . A beautiful Hugging Bear appears .

[Hugging Bear-chan has become beautiful!] Karina

[Karina is prohibited to clean near Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear!] Yuna

[Uu~u, but that’s…] Karina

Karina became gloomy and depressed .

If I don’t act like an Oni here, the damage will escalate even more .

And it goes without saying that I was very tired when we finished cleaning .