Thapira POV:
"WHAT !! Fifteen Silver coins for all these ?"
I exclaimed, shocked by the price of the items I was about to buy.
"Are you going to buy it or not ?"
The shop owner asked, impatiently.
"Yes please !"
I responded quickly, handing the money over to him..
"Here you go !"
"Thanks !"
With those fifteen silver coins, I treated myself with a new shirt, pants and leather boots, leaving me with five silver coins in my pocket. It was so fast that I almost spent my entire savings. How was I going to pay for the inn for the next couple of days? Spending money in this city was no joke.
Now that I think about it, the inn where I was staying was quite isolated from the others. As the street began to empty, the streetlight flickered to life, casting shadow on the pavement.
As I approached the inn, I noticed a couple blocking the entrance. I couldn't tell if they were lovers or friends, but the man was middle-aged, and the girl — wait, long brown hair tied with a white ribbon? This girl resembled someone I had seen earlier today. Oh right, it was Isabelle.
I had thought Isabelle disliked men, but here she was with an older man. Don't tell me she prefers older people! Perhaps that explained why young male adventurers like me received such harsh treatment from her. Regardless, it was her choice. Wait, maybe he is someone that she knew.
As I watched from afar, it appeared they were engaged in a serious conversation. Should I interrupt and politely ask them to move aside ?
When I got closer, their conversation got louder.
".. Please … I will give you the rest by next week !"
Isabelle told the man.
"Come on, I can't just go back with this amount, my boss is going to drill me again !"
The man replied.
"I already … told you, please that's all I have !"
She claimed.
"Just ask your foster, I dont think they're asleep yet !"
He suggested, pointing to the inn.
"... No .. please don't bother them"
She replied softly, bowing her head down.
The conversation was more intense than I had expected.
".. You little —"
"Excuse me, can I get through, please ?"
I interrupted, bowing and slowly walking past them.
The two were surprised when they saw me. What caught my attention was Isabelle's expression. The aggressive and seemingly timid girl I had met at the guild now looked vulnerable, her eyes filled with tears and her hand pressed together in a pleading gesture.
She looked at me with those eyes as soon as she noticed my presence.
".. Oh .. why are you still here ? Go to bed kid ! "
The man yelled, noticing me looking at Isabelle.
"... Um .. Yess "
I replied awkwardly, scratching my head.
" . .eh"
I muttered, feeling something tug at the back of my shirt. Turning my head, I saw a small hand hesitantly pulling the fabric of my shirt.
"... please .."
She whispered softly, her eyes meeting mine as a tear fell.
[Crack!]
"Isa !! What is going on ? And who is that man ?"
Suddenly, the entrance's door burst open. Fre and Rue, the owners of the inn, appeared.
"Father, mother !"
She called out.
"Please go inside !"